Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers playable frame rates across every tested resolution and preset in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Measured data shows the combination never falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding settings, though the margin at 4K Ultra is notably slim.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptionally high frame rates that scale predictably with preset selection. The Low preset averages 301.6 FPS, which drops to 275.3 FPS on Medium and 226.5 FPS on High. The Ultra preset still manages 156.4 FPS average, which is more than double the playable threshold of 60 FPS. These numbers indicate the CPU and GPU combination has substantial headroom at this resolution, with the Low-to-Ultra gap representing a 48% reduction in average frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low settings produce 251.6 FPS average, Medium yields 190.8 FPS, and High delivers 154 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 107 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is 57.5%, showing that Evolve's higher presets exert increasing pressure on the hardware as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090's capabilities are more fully exercised. The Low preset averages 144.6 FPS, Medium delivers 111.9 FPS, and High produces 88.9 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 62.6 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS playable line. This represents a 56.7% reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration tested where the frame rate approaches the playable limit, with just 2.6 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

Notably, the measured data includes only average frame rates — no minimum or maximum values are provided. This means the analysis relies entirely on mean performance, which can mask occasional frame dips. However, given that the lowest average across all tests is 62.6 FPS, even moderate variance would likely keep the experience playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but with minimal headroom. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 Ultra is 62.6 FPS, which is just 2.6 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other 4K presets — High at 88.9 FPS, Medium at 111.9 FPS, and Low at 144.6 FPS — provide much larger margins.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 107 FPS, making it fully playable. This is the highest quality option available, and it still delivers well above the 60 FPS threshold. For comparison, High averages 154 FPS, Medium 190.8 FPS, and Low 251.6 FPS.

Q: How does the 1080p performance compare between presets?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 301.6 FPS, Medium 275.3 FPS, High 226.5 FPS, and Ultra 156.4 FPS. All presets clear the playable threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding setting achieving more than 2.6 times the minimum required frame rate.

Q: Is there any preset where this combo fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the measured average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest recorded value is 62.6 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 156.4 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, it drops to 62.6 FPS. This represents a 60% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the highest preset.

Q: Which resolution provides the most consistent performance across presets?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 has the smallest relative drop from Low to Ultra (48% reduction), while 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 show larger drops of 57.5% and 56.7% respectively. This suggests 1080p is the most forgiving resolution for preset scaling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 4090 share the workload in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are extraordinarily high — 301.6 FPS on Low and 156.4 FPS on Ultra — which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a rate that far exceeds the 60 FPS target. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution (48%) indicates that even the most demanding settings do not saturate the GPU, leaving the CPU as the more active participant in maintaining high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but the preset-to-preset scaling becomes more aggressive. The drop from Low (251.6 FPS) to Ultra (107 FPS) is 57.5%, which suggests the GPU is beginning to take on a larger role as pixel count increases. The RTX 4090 still has considerable headroom, but the workload is shifting toward the graphics card.

The most revealing data comes from 3840x2160. Here, the Ultra preset averages 62.6 FPS, which is only slightly above the playable threshold. The Low preset at this resolution averages 144.6 FPS, showing that even at 4K, the GPU can deliver high frame rates when settings are reduced. The fact that 4K Ultra produces such a dramatic drop relative to 4K Low (56.7% reduction) indicates that Evolve's Ultra preset at 4K heavily taxes the RTX 4090, making the GPU the primary bottleneck at this configuration.

The CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and lower presets, where frame rates exceed 250 FPS and even approach 300 FPS. The Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads, and its benchmark scores — including 15476 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 27732 in Passmark multithread — support its ability to sustain high frame rates without becoming the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, however, the GPU is clearly the determining component, as the frame rate drops to near the threshold regardless of CPU capability.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3700 tested combinations in the database, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 140th for Evolve. This places it in the top 3.8% of all tested combos, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of systems running this game. The high ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which clear the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination.

The rank of 140 out of 3700 suggests there are 139 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in Evolve. These would likely include newer or more specialized hardware, but the data does not specify which components are in those higher-ranked systems. What is clear is that this combo sits firmly in the upper echelon of performance for this title, with the RTX 4090 being the standout component given its 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 60347.

The CPU's ranking is comparatively modest — the Ryzen 7 5800X sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 29123. This suggests that while the processor is capable, it is not the primary driver of this combo's high position. The GPU's exceptional performance, particularly its 38194 Passmark G3D score and 82258 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, is what propels this system to the 140th spot.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 7 5800X, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H with a score of 29093 (0.1% lower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29245 (0.4% higher), the Intel Core i5-13500HX at 29270 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28940 (0.6% lower). These processors would likely produce similar results in Evolve when paired with the same RTX 4090, as their benchmark scores are within 1% of the 5800X. The differences are so small that they would be unlikely to affect measured frame rates meaningfully.

For the RTX 4090, the nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657 (2.9% lower). These GPUs are all within 3% of the RTX 4090's benchmark average of 60347. When paired with the Ryzen 7 5800X, any of these graphics cards would likely deliver frame rates very close to those measured for the RTX 4090, assuming similar driver performance and thermal conditions.

It is important to note that these rival comparisons are based solely on aggregate benchmark scores, not on Evolve-specific testing. The measured FPS data in this analysis applies only to the exact combination of Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 4090. Systems using the rival components listed above would need their own testing to confirm identical performance in this game.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at 60 FPS or above in every tested configuration. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 156.4 FPS and Low reaching 301.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra at 107 FPS and Low at 251.6 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, all presets are playable — Ultra averages 62.6 FPS, High 88.9 FPS, Medium 111.9 FPS, and Low 144.6 FPS.

The best settings for each resolution are the Ultra presets, as they provide the highest visual quality while still maintaining playable frame rates. At 4K, the Ultra preset's 62.6 FPS average is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS limit, leaving minimal margin for frame drops. Players seeking a more comfortable buffer at 4K should consider High settings (88.9 FPS) or lower. At 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra presets provide ample headroom of 47 FPS and 96.4 FPS respectively, making them safe choices for consistent performance.

In summary, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is more than sufficient for Evolve at any resolution or preset. The system's 140th rank out of 3700 tested combos confirms its high standing, and the measured data shows no configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS playable standard. The only caveat is the narrow margin at 4K Ultra, where the average frame rate of 62.6 FPS leaves little room for variance.