Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, with the combo ranking in the 1072nd position out of 3700 tested combinations. The data indicates that this system is highly capable across most settings, though 4K Ultra presents a significant challenge, falling below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 104.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, delivering an average of 76.1 FPS. High settings drop to 56.7 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra falls to 39.5 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 1072 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the performance distribution.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's performance consistent with its benchmark percentile?

A: The GPU holds a 68th percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its measured FPS in Evolve shows strong scaling from 1080p to 1440p, though the jump to 4K imposes a heavier penalty at higher presets.

Q: What is the lowest performance scenario recorded?

A: The most demanding scenario is 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 39.5. This is the only tested configuration that falls significantly below the 60 FPS target.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and a single-core score of 3157, suggest it provides ample headroom. The data shows consistent FPS scaling across resolutions, indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 secures the 1072nd rank out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This placement indicates a solid, above-median position in the database, reflecting a system that handles the game's demands without exceptional strain. The CPU itself sits in the 77th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 24709, placing it in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728 (a negligible -0.1% difference). The GPU, while in the 68th percentile with an average score of 23172, trails its nearest rivals by a slim margin; the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (-0.3%), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (-0.3%). This ranking data suggests the platform is well-balanced for Evolve, with no single component acting as a severe weak link.

The rank of 1072 out of 3700 means the combo outperforms roughly 71% of all tested configurations for this specific title. When interpreting this, it is useful to consider that Evolve is a game from 2015, and the hardware is significantly newer, which explains why the system can push high frame rates at most settings. The performance gap between this combo and lower-ranked ones is likely substantial, given the modern architecture of both the Zen 3 CPU and Ampere GPU. However, the rank also indicates that there are still 1071 combos that deliver better performance, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs or newer generations of hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the combo scales across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional performance. Low settings produce an average of 251.9 FPS, Medium jumps to 193.6 FPS, High delivers 149.5 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a comfortable 104.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 3080 is rarely the limiting factor, and the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 96 MB L3 cache provides sufficient throughput for high frame generation.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a predictable decline due to increased pixel count. Low settings average 169.1 FPS, Medium hits 130.3 FPS, High reaches 104.4 FPS, and Ultra stays above the 60 FPS threshold at 68.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is nearly linear across presets, with an average reduction of roughly 33-35% in frame rate, which aligns with the increased GPU load. At 4K, the performance drops are more pronounced. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 95.5 FPS, Medium drops to 76.1 FPS, High falls to 56.7 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 39.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is particularly steep—a 19.4 FPS difference—suggesting that High settings introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, so the analysis relies on mean performance. The 4K High result of 56.7 FPS is the only sub-60 average in the entire set besides 4K Ultra, indicating that the system is either fully playable or entirely unplayable at the extremes, with little middle ground at that resolution. The 1080p and 1440p results all clear the 60 FPS bar with significant headroom, making the system versatile for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdict for this PC is clear: it can run Evolve, and it does so exceptionally well at most settings. According to the verdictByResolution data, at 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option, achieving an average of 76.1 FPS. High and Ultra are not playable at 4K, as they average 56.7 FPS and 39.5 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra delivering 68.8 FPS, making it the best setting for that resolution. At 1920x1080, the same holds true: every setting clears 60 FPS, and Ultra provides a strong 104.3 FPS average.

This means the system is fully capable of delivering a smooth experience for the vast majority of users. For 1080p and 1440p gamers, there is no need to compromise on visual fidelity, as even the highest preset maintains frame rates well above the playable threshold. For 4K users, the system requires a settings adjustment to Medium to stay comfortably above 60 FPS, but the visual trade-off is acceptable given the performance gain. The data suggests that the RTX 3080's 10 GB memory buffer is sufficient for this title, but the 4K Ultra preset likely exceeds its capabilities in terms of raw shading throughput, given the 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in Evolve is evident from the scaling patterns. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the GPU is not fully saturated at lower resolutions. The jump from Low (251.9 FPS) to Ultra (104.3 FPS) at 1080p represents a 58.6% reduction, which is primarily driven by GPU-intensive effects like shadows and textures. However, the CPU's 16 threads and high single-thread score of 3157 in Cinebench R23 ensure that it can keep up with the frame generation demands, as evidenced by the 251.9 FPS Low result, which is near the upper limit for many displays.

At 1440p, the GPU begins to assert its dominance. The frame rates drop by roughly 33% across all settings compared to 1080p, which is close to the pixel count increase of 78%. This indicates that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, with the CPU's role diminishing. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The difference between 1080p Low (251.9 FPS) and 4K Low (95.5 FPS) is a 62.1% reduction, while the difference between 1080p Ultra (104.3 FPS) and 4K Ultra (39.5 FPS) is a 62.1% reduction as well. This consistency across presets highlights that the resolution scaling is uniform, and the GPU's workload scales directly with pixel throughput.

The preset scaling also reveals the GPU's role. At 4K, going from Low to Medium improves the visual load but costs 19.4 FPS; going from Medium to High costs another 19.4 FPS. This near-linear decrement suggests that each preset tier adds a similar level of GPU work, likely from increased shader complexity and memory pressure. The CPU's contribution is more pronounced at lower resolutions and higher frame rates, where its 8 cores and 96 MB L3 cache help maintain frame pacing. In contrast, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are not directly relevant, but the 8704 shading units are fully taxed, resulting in the 39.5 FPS average.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best setting is defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, which delivers 76.1 FPS. This is the optimal balance, as High drops to 56.7 FPS, failing the threshold. At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, achieving 68.8 FPS. This is a notable result, as it allows for full visual quality at a high frame rate, making 1440p the sweet spot for this combo. At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 104.3 FPS, providing a significant buffer above the 60 FPS target.

These recommendations are directly derived from the verdictByResolution data. The 4K Medium result of 76.1 FPS is 16.1 FPS above the playable threshold, providing some headroom for demanding scenes, though the lack of min FPS data means there is no visibility into potential dips. The 1440p Ultra result of 68.8 FPS is closer to the threshold, with only 8.8 FPS of headroom, so users may prefer High (104.4 FPS) if they prioritize consistency over maximum fidelity. At 1080p, the 104.3 FPS Ultra result offers ample margin, and even the highest settings leave the system far from any performance concerns. For users with high-refresh-rate displays, the 1080p Low setting at 251.9 FPS or the 1440p Low setting at 169.1 FPS provide extreme frame rates that could take advantage of 144Hz or 165Hz panels, though the visual compromise may not be worthwhile for all players.