Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing presents a notable imbalance, but for Evolve, the data shows this combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all common resolutions. The RTX 4090, with its 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, dominates the workload, while the Ryzen 7 5700G's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking in this 2015 FPS title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close performance counterparts based on aggregate benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, which holds an average benchmark score of 27051 and ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, the nearest rivals are remarkably tight. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, a mere 0.2% difference, making it effectively identical in overall compute performance. The Intel Core i5-14400T posts 27166, sitting 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trails by 0.4% with 26936. The Intel Core i7-1370P completes the group at 26900, just 0.6% behind. These four alternatives would behave nearly indistinguishably from the 5700G in Evolve, though the 5700G's 16 MB of L3 cache and Zen 3 architecture offer specific gaming characteristics not captured by aggregate scores.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60347 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, matches with 60326 and a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 comes within 0.3% at 60140, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% higher at 61896. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 sits 2.9% below at 58657. Despite these aggregate similarities, the RTX 4090's 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 128 RT cores provide raw throughput that these workstation-oriented cards cannot match in gaming workloads like Evolve, where the 4090's 443.5 GPixel/s pixel rate directly translates to high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings in Evolve?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 59.1, which falls just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which delivers 87.9 FPS average.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that remains playable at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 103.6 FPS. All four settings—Low at 247.2 FPS, Medium at 192 FPS, High at 153.2 FPS, and Ultra at 103.6 FPS—clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested hardware configurations for Evolve?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 171st out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.6% of all configurations tested for this game. The data indicates the pairing is well above average for Evolve performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for Evolve given its age?

A: The game launched in 2015, and the RTX 4090 produces 284.5 FPS at 1080p Low settings. Even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, it stays near the 60 FPS mark. The GPU's performance ceiling far exceeds what Evolve requires, as evidenced by the 155.7 FPS average at 1080p Ultra.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 4090?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 had a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD. It was released on 2022-09-19 and is now end-of-life, with the GeForce 50 series as its successor.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700G bottleneck the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. The CPU's 3dmark_16_threads score of 6629 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 suggest it can feed the GPU effectively. The highest measured FPS of 284.5 at 1080p Low suggests the CPU keeps up with the GPU's output in Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, delivering an average of 87.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 59.1 FPS, so High represents the optimal balance of visual quality and smooth performance. Medium produces 107.5 FPS, while Low reaches 141.3 FPS, but High is the best visual tier that maintains playability.

At 2560x1440, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset achieves 103.6 FPS average, making it the recommended choice. For users prioritizing higher frame rates, High delivers 153.2 FPS, Medium reaches 192 FPS, and Low hits 247.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 155.7 FPS average, making it the clear best setting for maximum visual quality. The lower presets offer progressively higher frame rates: High at 223.5 FPS, Medium at 260.7 FPS, and Low at 284.5 FPS. At this resolution, the system has substantial headroom, and even Ultra settings leave more than double the 60 FPS requirement.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at every resolution tested, with only one exception. At 3840x2160, the system achieves playable performance on High, Low, and Medium presets, with the best playable setting being High at 87.9 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 59.1 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold, so users at this resolution should select High for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 103.6 FPS average. This provides both full visual fidelity and a substantial frame rate buffer. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 155.7 FPS average, making this resolution the sweet spot for the combination of maximum quality and high refresh rate performance.

The overall verdict is clear: this system is more than capable of running Evolve at high settings across all standard resolutions. The only caveat is 4K Ultra, which misses the 60 FPS target by less than one frame. For 1440p and 1080p users, the RTX 4090's power ensures that even the most demanding preset remains comfortably above the playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values show a clear progression from low to high settings. Low settings produce 141.3 FPS, Medium yields 107.5 FPS, High delivers 87.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59.1 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 28.8 FPS, representing the largest single-step drop across the resolution. This indicates that Ultra enables expensive effects that disproportionately impact the RTX 4090 at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale more linearly. Low settings hit 247.2 FPS, Medium reaches 192 FPS, High achieves 153.2 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 103.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 143.6 FPS, but each step remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p results demonstrate that the system has significant headroom even at the highest quality preset.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptional across the board. Low settings produce 284.5 FPS, Medium delivers 260.7 FPS, High reaches 223.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 155.7 FPS. The differences between settings are substantial, but even the most demanding preset at the lowest resolution leaves more than 95 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS target. The data shows a consistent pattern where resolution scaling is the primary factor, with settings having a lesser relative impact at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 171st out of 3700 combos. This places the system in the top 4.6% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU working together in Evolve's specific workload.

The high rank is primarily attributable to the RTX 4090's dominant GPU performance. The GeForce 40-series flagship produces benchmark scores that place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, and its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures it never runs out of resources at any resolution. The Ryzen 7 5700G contributes with a 79th percentile CPU ranking, providing 16 threads that handle Evolve's game logic and physics without becoming a limiting factor.

Given that Evolve is a 2015 release, the combination's 171st rank among 3700 combos shows that most other tested systems cannot match this level of performance. The data indicates this is a high-end configuration for this title, with only 170 combos outperforming it. For users with high refresh rate monitors at 1440p or 1080p, this system delivers the frame rates needed to fully utilize display capabilities. The 4K experience is slightly compromised at Ultra settings, but the High preset at 87.9 FPS provides a smooth, visually rich experience that most systems cannot achieve at that resolution.