Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a varied performance profile across resolutions in Evolve, with the data showing a clear sweet spot at 1080p and a sharp drop-off at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that this combination is highly capable for mainstream gaming, though it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at the highest resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combination performs exceptionally well. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 144.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings deliver 115.5 FPS, High settings produce 91 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains a solid 61.3 FPS average. This makes 1080p a comfortable environment for the hardware, with every preset clearing the playability bar.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but requires more careful preset selection. The Low preset achieves 100.8 FPS, which is excellent for a higher resolution. Medium settings still deliver a very playable 76.7 FPS, and High settings drop to 57.1 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls to 39.3 FPS, which is noticeably below playable standards. The data shows that 1440p users should stick with Medium or Low settings for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the hardware clearly hits its limits. The Low preset manages 53.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 45 FPS, High settings fall to 31.4 FPS, and Ultra settings produce only 20.6 FPS. None of the 4K presets achieve playable frame rates, indicating that this resolution is beyond the capability of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 2060 combination in Evolve.

The frame rate scaling across resolutions is consistent with expectations. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 83.5 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom for quality improvements. At 1440p, the same spread is 61.5 FPS, and at 4K, it narrows to 33.1 FPS, suggesting that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 61.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the best option, delivering 76.7 FPS. This is the highest quality setting that maintains playable performance at this resolution, as High settings drop to 57.1 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. All four presets at 3840x2160 fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The best result is the Low preset at 53.7 FPS, which is still not playable by the established standard.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At the Medium preset, performance drops from 115.5 FPS at 1080p to 76.7 FPS at 1440p, a difference of 38.8 FPS. At the Ultra preset, the drop is from 61.3 FPS to 39.3 FPS, a difference of 22 FPS.

Q: Which preset offers the highest frame rate overall?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces the highest average frame rate in the dataset at 144.8 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold and indicates significant headroom for competitive play.

Q: Does the combo perform better at High settings or Medium settings at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver 76.7 FPS, while High settings drop to 57.1 FPS. The Medium preset is the better choice for smooth gameplay, as the High preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset qualifies with an average of 61.3 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting that maintains playable performance, and it barely clears the threshold with a margin of 1.3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option, delivering 76.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while offering better visual quality than the Low preset. High settings at this resolution fall short of playable performance, so Medium is the recommended choice.

For 3840x2160, there is no preset that achieves 60 FPS or higher. The dataset shows no playable settings at this resolution, meaning users must either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The Low preset comes closest at 53.7 FPS, but it still falls short of the playable standard.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the Ryzen 7 3700X in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, which is 0.1 percent lower than the 3700X's average score of 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P also scores 34220, again 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2 percent higher than the 3700X. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5 percent lower. These delta values show that the 3700X performs nearly identically to these alternatives, with differences well within a single percentage point.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060's average benchmark score is 15290. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, scores 15283, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6 percent lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8 percent lower. These figures indicate that the RTX 2060 is closely matched with these GPUs, with no rival differing by more than 0.8 percent in average score.

For a user considering this combo, the data suggests that swapping the CPU to an Intel Core i5-13450HX would provide a negligible 0.2 percent improvement in CPU benchmark performance. Similarly, moving to a GTX 580 GPU would result in virtually identical GPU performance, as the delta is 0 percent. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the closest competitor on the GPU side in terms of positioning, though it scores slightly lower.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's records for Evolve, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2947 out of 3700 tested combos. This places the hardware in the lower 20 percent of all tested configurations for this specific game. The ranking reflects the game's age and the hardware's mid-range positioning relative to more modern components.

The rank of 2947 out of 3700 indicates that while this combo can run Evolve at playable frame rates in many scenarios, it is outperformed by a substantial majority of other tested combinations. The 1080p results are strong, but the 4K performance is clearly below what many other combos can achieve. This ranking is consistent with the RTX 2060's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 84th percentile among all processors.

The percentile data for the individual components provides context for the combo ranking. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile, meaning it outperforms 84 percent of all tested CPUs, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile. The combo's rank in Evolve is lower than the CPU's percentile would suggest, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for this particular game.

The Verdict

The data provides a clear answer on whether this PC can run Evolve. At 1920x1080, the combination is fully playable across all settings, with the Ultra preset achieving 61.3 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for the best visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 144.8 FPS offers a strong option for players seeking maximum frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable with Medium settings, delivering 76.7 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 57.1 FPS are borderline but fall short of the playable standard, so users should avoid them for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: this combo cannot run Evolve at playable frame rates. All presets fail to reach 60 FPS, with the best result being the Low preset at 53.7 FPS. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution or consider different hardware.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a capable configuration for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not suitable for 4K gaming. The system's best performance is at 1080p with Ultra settings, providing a smooth experience with a 61.3 FPS average. For 1440p users, Medium settings at 76.7 FPS offer the best balance of quality and performance. The hardware's limitations at 4K are the primary constraint on its overall ranking in the database.