Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a formidable combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data indicates the combo ranks 1039th out of 3700 tested configurations, placing it in the upper third of all systems. The measured frame rates show this pairing is more than capable of delivering smooth gameplay, with the primary variable being the resolution and the chosen graphics preset. At 1080p and 1440p, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with every preset tested, while at 4K, it requires a slight reduction in settings to maintain the same playable standard.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at rank 1039 out of 3700 tested combos places it within the top 28% of all configurations in the database for Evolve. This percentile is heavily influenced by the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, which reflects the RTX 3080’s strong rasterization performance. The CPU, with a 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, provides a solid foundation that does not bottleneck the graphics card in this title. The data suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for Evolve, as the GPU’s high average benchmark score of 23172 is more than sufficient to handle the game’s demands, while the CPU’s 25517 average score ensures that physics and AI calculations are processed without introducing frame hitches. The rank indicates that while there are faster combinations available, this system sits comfortably in a performance tier where most users will find the experience highly satisfactory, especially at mainstream resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset achieves an average of 74 FPS, with minimums of 63 FPS and maximums of 85 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 40 FPS, making Medium the most demanding playable option at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best-looking setting that remains fully playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p on High settings?

A: On the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 153 FPS at 1920x1080 to 102 FPS at 2560x1440. This represents a 33% reduction in performance when moving to the higher resolution, indicating a significant GPU load increase.

Q: Is the Low preset ever necessary for smooth gameplay?

A: For this combo, the Low preset is never required to hit 60 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the threshold, and Low is only the top performer in terms of raw frame rate, hitting 251 FPS at 1080p.

Q: What is the difference between the minimum and maximum FPS on the Medium preset?

A: At 1920x1080, the Medium preset shows a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS, a range of 59 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset shows a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, a range of 39 FPS, while at 4K the range narrows to 22 FPS between 63 and 85.

Q: Does the combo rank suggest this is a high-end or mid-range system for Evolve?

A: The rank of 1039 out of 3700 combos places it in the upper echelon, but not the absolute top tier. The data indicates it is a high-performing system that will dominate at 1080p and 1440p, with only 4K Ultra proving too demanding.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 251 FPS, while Medium averages 195 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. High settings yield 153 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 106 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high: Low produces 168 FPS, Medium averages 130 FPS with a 111-150 FPS range, High delivers 102 FPS, and Ultra still clears the playable threshold at 71 FPS. At 3840x2160, the load becomes more apparent. Low averages 96 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS with minimums of 63 FPS and maximums of 85 FPS, High drops to 58 FPS, and Ultra falls to 40 FPS. The absence of min/max data for High and Ultra at 4K suggests that frame pacing may be less consistent at those settings, but the averages indicate a steep performance cliff between Medium and High.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700’s closest match is the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which has an average score of 25530, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H are also near matches, with scores of 25485 and 25550 respectively, showing deltas of 0.1% or less. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U rounds out the group with a 25446 average score, 0.3% lower. For the GPU, the NVIDIA P106-100 is the nearest rival with a score of 23249, just 0.3% higher than the RTX 3080’s 23172. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 and AMD Radeon RX 6600M are also close, with scores of 23250 and 23273, respectively. The AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23276 is the last in the group. In practice, a system with a Xeon D-2752TER and an RX 6600M would produce frame rates nearly identical to the tested combo, meaning users could expect the same 74 FPS average at 4K Medium and 106 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 74 FPS. This setting provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold, with minimums recorded at 63 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 71 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality while still maintaining smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the optimal setting, achieving a robust 106 FPS average. The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, users can max out the game’s settings without concern, while at 4K, a single step down to Medium is necessary to stay above 60 FPS. The difference between 4K Medium and 4K High is significant—74 FPS versus 58 FPS—indicating that the High preset’s additional effects are too costly at this resolution.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve at all three tested resolutions, but with varying degrees of graphical freedom. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best experience being Ultra at 106 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, and Ultra remains the best option at 71 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium being the best choice at 74 FPS. The High preset at 4K falls just short at 58 FPS, while Ultra is far below the threshold at 40 FPS. The system is unequivocally capable of running Evolve smoothly, and the only compromise required is at 4K, where users must sacrifice some visual fidelity to maintain a consistent 60 FPS. For those with 1080p or 1440p displays, this combination offers a fully maxed-out experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in Evolve’s performance, particularly as resolution increases. Comparing the scaling from 1080p to 1440p on High settings, the average FPS drops from 153 to 102, a 33% reduction. This substantial decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load outpaces the CPU’s ability to feed frames. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and presets. At 1080p Low, the system hits 251 FPS, a figure that likely approaches the CPU’s maximum frame generation limit for this game. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to handle Evolve’s AI and physics calculations, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than collapsing due to CPU bottlenecks.

At 4K, the GPU’s dominance is even more pronounced. The jump from Medium (74 FPS) to High (58 FPS) is a 22% performance hit, while the jump from High to Ultra (40 FPS) is a 31% hit. These steep drops are purely GPU-driven, as the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with preset quality. The CPU’s influence is most visible in the minimum FPS figures. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 111 FPS, which is 85% of the average, showing consistent frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 165 FPS, also 85% of the average. This consistency indicates that the CPU is not causing frame hitches. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are the key assets here, as Evolve’s textures and effects at 4K High and Ultra likely exceed what the GPU can handle, leading to the sub-60 FPS results. In summary, the CPU provides a stable platform, but the RTX 3080 is the component that determines whether the game runs at 40 FPS or 251 FPS depending on resolution and settings.