Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a remarkable performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Measured data shows this combination handles the game with high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the system ranking 96th out of 3700 tested combinations for this specific game. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, comparing the hardware to its nearest rivals and providing detailed settings guidance based on actual measured FPS data.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combination achieves an average of 65 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, though with less headroom than lower resolutions. High settings at 4K produce 94 FPS average, Medium produces 120 FPS average, and Low produces 154 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, which is a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (0.3% higher).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.6% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (2.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (2.4% higher).

Q: Which resolution provides the highest average FPS with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves 170 FPS average. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, it achieves 114 FPS average. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, it achieves 65 FPS average. The 1080p result is 2.6 times higher than the 4K result.

Q: Are there any settings that fall below the 60 FPS threshold?

A: No, all measured settings across all three resolutions stay at or above 65 FPS average. The lowest recorded average is 65 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The highest recorded average is 288 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for Medium settings?

A: The measured FPS breakdown includes minimum and maximum values only for Medium settings. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 102 FPS and maximum is 138 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 179 FPS and maximum is 242 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 223 FPS and maximum is 302 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700's synthetic benchmark scores are tightly clustered with several alternatives. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, which is effectively identical at 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, also 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, 0.3% higher. These four alternatives all fall within a 0.4% range of each other, meaning any of them would produce nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Evolve.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has a more varied set of nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D's 77712. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% higher. The Tesla P100 cards, while scoring higher in synthetic benchmarks, are data center parts without consumer display outputs, so they would not be practical direct replacements for gaming.

The performance differences among these GPU rivals range from 1.1% to 2.4%, which in practical terms means the RTX 5090 D and its nearest competitors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. For a game as undemanding as Evolve, the GPU headroom is substantial at lower resolutions, but the gap between these cards would manifest more clearly at 4K Ultra where the RTX 5090 D's 65 FPS average could shift by roughly 1-2 FPS with any of these rivals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is less stressed, and the frame rates are extremely high across all settings. Low settings produce 288 FPS average, Medium produces 263 FPS average, High produces 240 FPS average, and Ultra produces 170 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 118 FPS, showing that settings changes have a substantial impact even at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease but remain very high. Low settings produce 252 FPS average, Medium produces 210 FPS, High produces 165 FPS, and Ultra produces 114 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 138 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload becomes dominant. Low settings produce 154 FPS average, Medium produces 120 FPS, High produces 94 FPS, and Ultra produces 65 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 89 FPS, which is narrower than at 1440p. This narrowing suggests that at 4K, even Low settings present enough GPU load that the CPU is no longer the primary bottleneck.

The scaling between resolutions shows a clear pattern. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 170 FPS at 1080p to 114 FPS at 1440p, a 33% reduction, then to 65 FPS at 4K, a 43% reduction from 1440p. At Low settings, the drop is from 288 FPS at 1080p to 252 FPS at 1440p, a 12.5% reduction, then to 154 FPS at 4K, a 39% reduction. The larger percentage drops at Ultra settings confirm that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, while Low settings at 1080p may be partially CPU-bound given the relatively small performance delta to 1440p.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows this system can run Evolve at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every measured configuration exceeds it. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as all playable. The best settings at 4K are Ultra, achieving 65 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra being the best at 114 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 170 FPS average.

The 4K Ultra result of 65 FPS average is the only configuration that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it comfortably. For players who prefer higher refresh rates, dropping to High settings at 4K yields 94 FPS average, and Medium yields 120 FPS average. At 1440p, even Ultra settings provide 114 FPS average, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, all settings produce frame rates well above 144 FPS, with Low reaching 288 FPS average.

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is more than sufficient for Evolve. The game's 2015 release date means it does not stress modern hardware heavily, and the measured results confirm that this system has substantial headroom. Even in the most demanding scenario tested, 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 65 FPS, which is 8.3% above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 96th out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This places it in the top 2.6% of all tested systems for this game. The rank reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings, with the system delivering consistently high frame rates.

The high rank is primarily attributable to the GPU's strong synthetic benchmark performance. The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The CPU also contributes positively, with the Ryzen 7 5700's average score of 25517 placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Neither component is a weak link, and their combined performance results in a top-100 ranking.

For context, the 3700 tested combinations include a wide range of hardware from budget to enthusiast tiers. A rank of 96 means that only 95 other combinations deliver better performance in Evolve. Given that Evolve is an older title, the ranking likely reflects that many high-end systems can run it well, but this specific combination excels due to the RTX 5090 D's raw power and the CPU's solid multi-threaded performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides the best visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold. Players who prefer more headroom can use High settings at 94 FPS average, but Ultra is the best playable option.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving 114 FPS average. This provides both excellent visual quality and a frame rate that supports high-refresh-rate monitors. The 114 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving room for demanding scenes without dropping below playable levels.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, achieving 170 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate among all Ultra settings across the three resolutions. The 170 FPS average is suitable for 144Hz or even 165Hz displays, providing a smooth experience with maximum visual quality.

Across all resolutions, Ultra is the best playable setting, which speaks to the system's overall capability. The lowest frame rate among these best settings is 65 FPS at 4K, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. For users with 4K displays, this means they can run the game at maximum settings without compromise. For 1440p and 1080p users, the system provides substantial headroom above the threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all three resolutions and four settings levels. At 3840x2160, the results are as follows: Low settings produce 154 FPS average, Medium produces 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 138 FPS, High produces 94 FPS average, and Ultra produces 65 FPS average. The medium setting is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, showing a spread of 36 FPS between the lowest and highest frames.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates increase significantly. Low settings produce 252 FPS average, Medium produces 210 FPS average with a minimum of 179 FPS and maximum of 242 FPS, High produces 165 FPS average, and Ultra produces 114 FPS average. The Medium setting's spread is 63 FPS, which is wider than at 4K, indicating more variance at higher frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are the highest of all. Low settings produce 288 FPS average, Medium produces 263 FPS average with a minimum of 223 FPS and maximum of 302 FPS, High produces 240 FPS average, and Ultra produces 170 FPS average. The Medium setting's spread is 79 FPS, showing even more variance at these high frame rates.

The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent scaling pattern. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 288 to 252 to 154 across the three resolutions. At Medium, it drops from 263 to 210 to 120. At High, it drops from 240 to 165 to 94. At Ultra, it drops from 170 to 114 to 65. The percentage decrease from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than from 1440p to 4K for all settings, confirming that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed at higher resolutions.

The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings provide insight into frame pacing. At 4K, the minimum of 102 FPS is 85% of the average, while at 1440p, the minimum of 179 FPS is 85.2% of the average, and at 1080p, the minimum of 223 FPS is 84.8% of the average. These consistent ratios suggest stable performance without major frame drops. The maximum values show similar consistency, with the 4K maximum of 138 FPS being 15% above the average, the 1440p maximum of 242 FPS being 15.2% above, and the 1080p maximum of 302 FPS being 14.8% above.