Evolve

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional frame rates across every resolution and preset tested in Evolve. Benchmark data shows the system never dips below 60 FPS at any resolution, even at the most demanding Ultra settings. The measured results are uniformly strong, with the weakest result being 60.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still clears the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high. Low settings produce an average of 372.7 FPS, Medium settings hit 287.6 FPS, High settings reach 229 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain 154 FPS. These numbers indicate the GPU is heavily underutilized at 1080p, with the CPU likely becoming the limiting factor at Low and Medium presets. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial — 218.7 FPS — showing that the RTX 4090 has massive headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain very strong but show a more pronounced scaling pattern. Low settings average 250 FPS, Medium delivers 192.6 FPS, High produces 149 FPS, and Ultra holds at 103.5 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a 146.5 FPS difference, demonstrating that resolution scaling affects performance predictably. 1440p Ultra at 103.5 FPS is particularly notable because it offers a high-fidelity experience while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 begins to show its limits relative to lower resolutions, though results remain playable at every setting. Low settings average 143.2 FPS, Medium drops to 109.8 FPS, High settles at 85.6 FPS, and Ultra lands at exactly 60.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measurement in the entire dataset that sits close to the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration tested. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 82.8 FPS, which is narrower than at lower resolutions, reflecting the increasing GPU-bound nature of the workload.

Notably, the dataset includes no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates. The consistency across all twelve measured points (three resolutions, four settings each) suggests that this combination avoids severe frame-time spikes, though the absence of percentile data means such conclusions are inferred rather than directly measured.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, achieving 154 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and represents the highest visual quality available in the game. Since even Ultra delivers more than double the playability threshold, there is no reason to sacrifice visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 103.5 FPS. This result comfortably exceeds 60 FPS while providing the full visual experience. The margin of 43.5 FPS above the threshold gives headroom for demanding scenes, though the measured average already accounts for typical gameplay variations.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra at 60.4 FPS average. This is the only configuration where the system hovers near the threshold — the margin above 60 FPS is just 0.4 FPS. While technically playable, this result is tight enough that users sensitive to frame-rate dips may prefer High settings at 85.6 FPS, which offers a 25.2 FPS buffer over Ultra. The data supports Ultra as the best setting by definition, but the practical recommendation depends on tolerance for occasional drops below 60 FPS.

For all three resolutions, the verdict is consistent: Ultra is achievable. The system's weakest point is 4K Ultra, but even that clears the playability bar.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,700 tested combinations in Evolve, this AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing ranks 92nd. This places it in the top 2.5% of all tested configurations, indicating that only 91 other CPU-GPU combinations outperform it in this specific game. The rank reflects the combined contribution of both components, with the RTX 4090 providing the dominant performance weight given Evolve's GPU-intensive nature.

The 92nd rank is somewhat lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest. The CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The combo's rank of 92 out of 3,700 (roughly the 97.5th percentile) is actually higher than either component's individual percentile, which indicates that the pairing is well-matched for this title. The RTX 4090's raw throughput compensates for the Ryzen 5 9600X's mid-range positioning, and the system performs better together than the sum of its parts would imply.

The measured FPS data reinforces this ranking. At 4K Ultra, the system achieves 60.4 FPS, which is a demanding scenario that stresses the GPU heavily. The fact that the RTX 4090 maintains playability at 4K Ultra while ranking 92nd overall suggests that higher-ranked combos likely include faster CPUs or multi-GPU setups, though the dataset does not provide details on what those top 91 configurations contain.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 9600X performs nearly identically to several AMD processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has an average benchmark score of 29,656, which is 0.2% higher than the 9600X's 29,713 average. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868, putting it 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29,879, also 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS scores 29,955, leading by 0.8%. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these CPUs would produce effectively identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same RTX 4090. The differences are so small that they would be imperceptible in real-world gameplay, with variations of less than 1 FPS in most scenarios.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090's nearest rivals show a similar pattern of near-identical performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60,326, which is 0% different from the RTX 4090's 60,347 average. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, just 0.3% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% higher — a slightly more notable difference, though still small in absolute terms. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, trailing by 2.9%. For Evolve specifically, an Arc Pro A60 or Radeon Pro Vega 48 would deliver frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 4090's measured results. The W6600M might provide a marginal improvement, while the PRO V710 would be slightly slower.

For a user considering this combo, the data suggests that substituting any of these rival components would yield nearly unchanged performance. The largest delta across all eight rivals is 2.9%, which at 4K Ultra would translate to roughly 1.75 FPS — well within measurement noise. However, the RTX 4090's real advantage lies in its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which are not reflected in these rival scores but could matter for other titles or future workloads.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 60.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the margin above the threshold is slim at 0.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 103.5 FPS average, making it the best choice. This provides full visual quality while maintaining a 43.5 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 92nd out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 2.5% of all configurations. The CPU and GPU individually rank at the 81st and 88th percentiles respectively.

Q: Are there similar CPUs that would perform the same?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, Ryzen 7 7840H, Ryzen 7 5800XT, and Ryzen 7 8845HS all score within 0.8% of the Ryzen 5 9600X's average benchmark. Any of these would produce nearly identical results in Evolve.

Q: What is the fastest measured FPS in the entire dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 372.7 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is roughly 6.2 times the 60 FPS playable threshold and indicates massive headroom at 1080p.

Q: Is 4K High or 4K Ultra better for consistent performance?

A: The data shows 4K High at 85.6 FPS and 4K Ultra at 60.4 FPS. High provides a 25.2 FPS larger margin above the threshold, making it the safer choice for maintaining smooth gameplay, while Ultra just barely qualifies as playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve across every tested resolution and setting combination. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra achieving 154 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 103.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 60.4 FPS.

The weakest scenario is 4K Ultra, where the system sits just 0.4 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. For users who prioritize a comfortable frame-rate buffer, 4K High at 85.6 FPS offers a superior experience with only a modest visual downgrade. At 1080p and 1440p, there is no meaningful tradeoff — Ultra settings are the clear choice with 154 FPS and 103.5 FPS respectively.

The data supports a confident conclusion: this combo is overkill for 1080p, excellent for 1440p, and sufficient for 4K. The 92nd rank out of 3,700 combos confirms that only a small fraction of tested systems perform better. Given that Evolve is a 2015 title, the Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 4090 combination has substantial headroom for future games, though the 4K Ultra result shows that even this powerful pairing can be pushed to its limits with maximum settings at the highest resolution.