Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a clear progression of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers robust frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 157.5 FPS, while Medium yields 122.9 FPS and High reaches 98.2 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 65.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold with some headroom. This makes the pairing comfortably suited for 1080p gaming at any quality level.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain strong but begin to show the increased load on the GPU. Low settings deliver 106.8 FPS, a substantial drop from the 1080p result but still far above the threshold. Medium settings produce 80.8 FPS, and High settings hold at 67.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the playable mark at 46 FPS, indicating that maximum quality at this resolution is not feasible without compromise. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 60.8 FPS, which demonstrates the significant cost of the highest quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a heavily GPU-bound scenario. Low settings average 60.4 FPS, which just barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 47.4 FPS, High settings fall to 35.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 27.1 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: High settings lose 31.8 FPS on average, and even Low settings lose 46.4 FPS. The minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average values, but the trend is unmistakable: 4K gaming is only viable at the lowest preset.

Across all resolutions, the delta between Low and Ultra presets is consistent in direction but varies in magnitude. At 1080p, the difference is 91.6 FPS; at 1440p, it is 60.8 FPS; at 4K, it narrows to 33.3 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions reflects the GPU reaching its limits, where even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel throughput demand.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at the 84th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34260. Its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark rankings include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with an average score of 34222, a delta of 0.1 percent, meaning the 3700X is effectively tied with that part. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also a 0.1 percent delta, while the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, putting it 0.2 percent ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5 percent behind. For Evolve, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-driven performance, so the choice among them would have minimal impact on frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds the 62nd percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, a delta of -0.4 percent, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a -0.5 percent delta. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, which is 1.5 percent higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6 percent higher. In practical terms, these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Evolve at the same settings and resolution, with differences likely within the margin of measurement error.

For a user considering upgrades or replacements, the data suggests that swapping the CPU to any of the listed rivals would not meaningfully change the gaming experience in Evolve, as the game at the tested resolutions appears primarily GPU-limited in the higher settings. Similarly, the GPU alternatives would behave almost identically, making the RTX 2060 SUPER a stable reference point for this performance tier.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower settings, as evidenced by the 157.5 FPS average on Low. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is steep, a 91.6 FPS drop, which indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck when quality settings increase. The CPU's eight cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to avoid capping the frame rate at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases substantially. The Low preset still reaches 106.8 FPS, but the gap to Ultra (46 FPS) shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER's raw throughput is the limiting factor. The CPU contribution becomes less relevant as resolution rises, because the GPU must process more pixels per frame. The recorded data shows no anomalous dips or stalls that would suggest CPU limitations, so the Ryzen 7 3700X is likely not the constraining component at any tested setting.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant factor. Even Low settings only achieve 60.4 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 27.1 FPS. The CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way as the GPU's, so the 3700X remains underutilized while the RTX 2060 SUPER struggles to maintain playable rates. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 97.1 FPS, which is almost entirely attributable to GPU pixel throughput. In summary, the CPU role is stable and secondary, while the GPU role becomes progressively more dominant as resolution and quality settings increase.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution and quality preset. Based on the verdict data, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER clears the 60 FPS threshold in several configurations.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 60.4 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall short, with averages of 47.4, 35.4, and 27.1 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, the user must accept the lowest quality settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, which averages 67.2 FPS. Medium averages 80.8 FPS, and Low averages 106.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is not playable. This resolution offers a good balance, allowing high quality with a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 65.9 FPS. High averages 98.2 FPS, Medium averages 122.9 FPS, and Low averages 157.5 FPS. For a 1080p display, this hardware can run Evolve at maximum quality without dropping below the 60 FPS target.

The overall verdict is positive: this system can run Evolve, but the experience varies widely by resolution. Users with 1080p monitors can enjoy full settings, while 1440p users must compromise on Ultra, and 4K users are restricted to Low. The data indicates a playable configuration at every resolution, but only at the appropriate preset level.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 65.9, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset is the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average of 67.2 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 46 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 60.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, which is within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i5-13450HX and within 0.1 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The closest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, a 0.4 percent difference, while the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a 1.5 percent difference.

Q: What resolution offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: Based on the data, 2560x1440 with High settings provides an average of 67.2 FPS, while 1920x1080 with Ultra settings provides 65.9 FPS. Both are playable, but 1440p High offers higher resolution with a similar frame rate margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at position 2697 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall distribution, which is consistent with the measured performance data. The ranking reflects that while the system is capable of running the game at 1080p and 1440p with playable frame rates, it struggles at 4K beyond the Low preset.

The percentile standings of the individual components provide context for this rank. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all tested CPUs, meaning it is above average in raw processing power. The GPU, however, sits at the 62nd percentile among all tested GPUs, which is closer to the median. Since Evolve at higher resolutions and settings is GPU-bound, the combo rank is dragged down by the GPU's relative position.

The rank of 2697 out of 3700 indicates that a majority of tested combinations in the database outperform this pairing for Evolve, likely due to more powerful GPUs. However, the data also shows that this combo is far from the bottom, and it remains a viable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming. For users with a 4K display, the rank suggests that this hardware is not ideal, but the Low preset does achieve the playable threshold, so it is not a complete failure.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles is notable: the CPU is significantly stronger than the GPU relative to their respective pools. This imbalance means that upgrading the GPU would yield a much larger performance gain in Evolve than upgrading the CPU. The recorded frame rates and the combo rank both point to the GPU as the primary limiter, and any future improvements should focus on replacing or supplementing the RTX 2060 SUPER.