Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a dominant performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, across all tested resolutions and settings. Measured data shows the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in every configuration except for 4K Ultra, where it falls just short. This pairing leverages the RTX 5080’s massive compute advantage to push frame rates far beyond what the aging game engine typically demands, making it a high-refresh-rate powerhouse at 1080p and 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Measured data for Evolve reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three resolutions and four presets tested. At 1920x1080, the combo produces an average of 287.6 FPS on Low settings, 263.8 FPS on Medium, 219 FPS on High, and 148.8 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Ultra costs over 48% of the frame rate, yet even the most demanding 1080p preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling between presets is not linear: the drop from Low to Medium is 23.8 FPS, from Medium to High is 44.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 70.2 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces a significant workload increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain exceptionally high. Low settings yield 241.1 FPS, Medium drops to 181.7 FPS, High produces 146.3 FPS, and Ultra still manages 100.3 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 16-19% across all presets, with the smallest absolute gap at Ultra (48.5 FPS difference) and the largest at Low (46.5 FPS difference). Notably, 1440p Ultra stays above 100 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 133.5 FPS, Medium drops to 106.9 FPS, High falls to 80.5 FPS, and Ultra dips to 57.1 FPS. This is the only resolution where the combo fails to maintain 60 FPS, and that failure is specific to the Ultra preset alone. The 4K scaling penalty is steep: compared to 1440p, 4K Low loses 107.6 FPS, Medium loses 74.8 FPS, High loses 65.8 FPS, and Ultra loses 43.2 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the sole configuration below the playable threshold, with a 2.9 FPS deficit.

No min or max FPS values were recorded in the measured data, so the analysis relies entirely on average frame rates. The absence of frame-time variance data means the verdict is based on sustained average performance, which still provides a robust picture of playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve, with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G providing sufficient headroom at all resolutions. The GPU’s raw throughput—evidenced by its 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth—allows the combo to scale predictably with resolution. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (148.8 FPS at Ultra) that the CPU’s single-thread performance (899 in 3dmark single-thread, 1494 in Cinebench R23 single-core) becomes a potential limiting factor, but the measured results show no bottleneck severe enough to cap performance below 148 FPS.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. From 1080p Ultra (148.8 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (100.3 FPS), the drop is 32.6%, which aligns with the 1.78x increase in pixel count (2,073,600 to 3,686,400 pixels). From 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (57.1 FPS), the drop is 43.1%, corresponding to a 2.25x pixel increase (3,686,400 to 8,294,400 pixels). This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and texture rate (879.3 GTexel/s) are being taxed heavily at 4K, while the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads remain adequate.

The CPU’s contribution is most visible at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the 287.6 FPS average approaches the practical limit for many displays, and the CPU’s 3dmark 16-thread score of 6629 and multithread score of 24419 indicate it can feed the GPU efficiently. However, the Ryzen 7 5700G’s PCIe Gen 3 interface (16 lanes) could theoretically limit the RTX 5080’s PCIe 5.0 bandwidth, but the measured frame rates show no evidence of a practical bottleneck. The data supports a conclusion that this game is GPU-bound at 4K, GPU-bound at 1440p with minor CPU influence, and balanced at 1080p where the CPU’s single-thread performance (242.5 in Cinebench R15 single-core) keeps pace.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combo ranks 210th out of 3,700 tested combinations for Evolve, placing it in the top 5.7% of all systems. The rank reflects the RTX 5080’s strong standing among GPUs—it sits in the 87th percentile versus all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 56,083. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S (56.6% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% faster), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% faster), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% slower), which shows the RTX 5080 is competitive within a tight performance band.

The CPU, meanwhile, ranks in the 79th percentile versus all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27,051. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (0.4% faster), Intel Core i5-14400T (0.4% slower), and Intel Core i7-1370P (0.6% faster). This places the Ryzen 7 5700G in a narrow performance cluster where no single rival holds a decisive edge.

The combo’s 210th rank out of 3,700 is notable because it outperforms the majority of systems despite the CPU being a mid-range 2021 part. The GPU’s 87th percentile standing carries the pairing, as the CPU’s 79th percentile is respectable but not elite. The ranking implies that for Evolve, the RTX 5080 boosts the overall experience far beyond what the CPU alone would suggest, and the system outperforms many combos with newer or higher-tier CPUs paired with weaker GPUs.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Evolve effectively. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 148.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 100.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets remain playable—Low at 133.5 FPS, Medium at 106.9 FPS, and High at 80.5 FPS—but Ultra falls short at 57.1 FPS.

The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the data shows the combo misses it only at 4K Ultra by a margin of 2.9 FPS. For competitive play, 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra offer headroom for high refresh rates, while 4K High provides a stable experience above 80 FPS. The only scenario where the system struggles is pushing maximum settings at 4K, which is an extreme demand for a game from 2015. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 256-bit bus (960.0 GB/s bandwidth) are sufficient for all tested settings, and the CPU’s Zen 3 architecture handles the game’s threading requirements without issue.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K without dropping below 60 FPS?*

A: At 4K, the combo maintains 60+ FPS on Low (133.5), Medium (106.9), and High (80.5) settings. The Ultra preset averages 57.1 FPS, which is 2.9 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold, so 4K Ultra is not playable by the database’s standard.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this combo?

A: The best 1440p setting is Ultra, which averages 100.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it provides a comfortable margin above it.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 1080p Ultra?

A: 1080p Low averages 287.6 FPS, while 1080p Ultra averages 148.8 FPS. The Low preset is 138.8 FPS faster, representing a 93.3% increase in frame rate.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 the main performance driver in this combo?

A: Yes. The GPU ranks in the 87th percentile versus all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 79th percentile versus all CPUs. The GPU’s higher percentile and the frame rate scaling with resolution indicate it is the primary factor in Evolve performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score is 27,051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,097) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26,936). The differences are minor, placing them in a tight performance band.

*Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested systems for Evolve?*

A: Yes, the combo ranks 210th out of 3,700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.7% of all systems tested for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 148.8 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable preset, averaging 100.3 FPS. This is the most demanding option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it provides enough margin for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, averaging 80.5 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 57.1 FPS, so High offers the highest visual quality while maintaining a stable frame rate above 60 FPS.