Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X sits in a tightly packed performance cluster according to the database's aggregate benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 29,123 places it within 0.6% of four nearby processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29,093, a delta of just 0.1% above the 5800X. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 and Intel Core i5-13500HX score 29,245 and 29,270 respectively, sitting 0.4% and 0.5% below the 5800X. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT rounds out the group at 28,940, trailing by 0.6%. In practical terms, these four alternatives would deliver near-identical CPU-bound behavior in Evolve, with differences well within run-to-run variance. The 5800X's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it is a strong but not top-tier part, and users moving between any of these five chips should expect no meaningful frame rate shifts in this title.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 posts an average benchmark score of 15,290, placing it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15,283, a delta of 0.0%. The AMD Radeon 680M follows at 15,270, just 0.1% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199, a 0.6% gap, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 trails by 0.8% with 15,171. These four alternatives are effectively interchangeable with the RTX 2060 for Evolve's rendering workload. The RTX 2060's end-of-life production status does not diminish its measured capability; the data shows it clusters with these rivals despite being from an older generation. Users seeking similar GPU behavior in this game could consider any of these four parts, though the GTX 580's 0.0% delta makes it the closest match in pure aggregate terms.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1080p with maximum settings in Evolve?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 64.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440. It delivers an average of 76 FPS. High settings drop to 58.1 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is Low settings at 55 FPS average, which still misses the playable threshold. Medium produces 44 FPS, High produces 33.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 20.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X scores 29,123 on average. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, scores 29,093, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29,245, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29,270, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,940, 0.6% lower.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 148.7 FPS average, while Ultra produces 64.2 FPS. The gap is 84.5 FPS, indicating that Evolve's preset scaling has a substantial impact on this configuration at 1080p.

Q: How does the GPU's nearest rival compare in performance?

A: The RTX 2060's average score is 15,290. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is the closest with 15,283, a 0.0% difference. The AMD Radeon 680M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM follow at 15,270 and 15,199 respectively, with deltas of 0.1% and 0.6%.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,700 tested combinations in the database for Evolve, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 holds rank 2,951. That places it in the lower quintile of all tested combos, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-pack 58th percentile standing and the CPU's stronger 81st percentile. The ranking reflects that while the processor is capable, the graphics card constrains overall performance in this title.

The rank position matters more at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, which means the combo lands in a segment where many other configurations succeed. At 2560x1440, the system recovers to a playable state at Low and Medium settings, but High and Ultra fall short. The 1920x1080 results are fully playable across all presets, with Ultra clearing the threshold by 4.2 FPS. The rank of 2,951 out of 3,700 suggests that roughly 80% of tested combos outperform this pairing in Evolve, but the specific resolution and preset results show that the system is adequate for standard 1080p gaming and moderate 1440p gaming.

The Verdict

The data indicates this PC can run Evolve, but the answer depends heavily on target resolution and quality expectations. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset tested: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all exceed the playable threshold. Ultra averages 64.2 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination performs best.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with restrictions. Low and Medium settings both stay above 60 FPS, with Medium delivering 76 FPS average. High settings dip to 58.1 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra falls to 43.8 FPS. Users at 1440p must accept Medium as the ceiling for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: this combination cannot maintain 60 FPS at any tested preset. The closest result is Low at 55 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. For 4K gaming, this hardware is not sufficient for Evolve. The GPU's 6 GB memory and 192-bit bus, combined with its Turing architecture, limit headroom at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers three resolutions and four settings presets each. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 148.7 FPS, Medium produces 110.4 FPS, High produces 86.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 64.2 FPS. Every preset at this resolution exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the margin ranges from 4.2 FPS on Ultra to 88.7 FPS on Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low settings average 95.3 FPS, Medium averages 76 FPS, High averages 58.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 43.8 FPS. Only Low and Medium clear the 60 FPS threshold. The step from Medium to High costs 17.9 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs an additional 14.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results fall below playable levels across the board. Low settings average 55 FPS, Medium averages 44 FPS, High averages 33.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 20.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34.4 FPS, and no preset comes within 5 FPS of the 60 FPS target.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows consistent degradation. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average drops from 86.7 FPS to 58.1 FPS, a reduction of 28.6 FPS. From 1440p to 4K at High, it drops from 58.1 FPS to 33.8 FPS, a further reduction of 24.3 FPS. The resolution scaling is roughly linear, with each step up costing between 24 and 29 FPS at High settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 64.2 FPS. This is the maximum quality configuration that remains playable, and it provides a 4.2 FPS margin above the threshold. Users prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity could choose Low for 148.7 FPS, but Ultra is the verified ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 76 FPS. This delivers a 16 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a reasonable balance of quality and performance. High settings at 58.1 FPS are not recommended for consistent 60 FPS play, and Ultra at 43.8 FPS is well below the target.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best option is Low at 55 FPS, which misses the threshold by 5 FPS. The database records no best settings for this resolution because no configuration meets the playable criteria. Users at 4K would need to reduce resolution or upgrade hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 2060 shifts with resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores allow the GPU to stretch its legs. The 5800X's 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,574.5 provide ample headroom for game logic and draw calls. The GPU becomes the limiting factor at this resolution, evidenced by the large frame rate swings between presets: from 148.7 FPS on Low to 64.2 FPS on Ultra. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; the GPU's rendering load dictates performance.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The GPU's workload increases with pixel count, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The CPU still maintains playability at Low and Medium, but the GPU's limits become more apparent at High and Ultra. The RTX 2060's 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for Medium at 76 FPS, but the 58.1 FPS at High shows the GPU straining. The CPU's performance remains consistent regardless of resolution, as its benchmark scores do not change with display output.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The RTX 2060 cannot reach 60 FPS at any preset, and the CPU's capabilities are irrelevant to the outcome. The 4K results, ranging from 55 FPS on Low to 20.6 FPS on Ultra, are purely GPU-bound. The 5800X's 16 threads and 32 MB L3 cache provide no additional benefit when the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel throughput demands.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this interpretation. At High settings, the frame rate drops 28.6 FPS from 1080p to 1440p, and another 24.3 FPS from 1440p to 4K. This consistent degradation pattern indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, but the GPU still sets the ceiling. The database's percentile rankings reflect this: the CPU at 81st percentile outperforms the GPU at 58th percentile, and the combination's rank of 2,951 out of 3,700 aligns more closely with the GPU's lower standing.