Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a clear performance picture in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, with benchmark results showing that the pairing is capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, strong performance at 1440p, and only limited 4K playability. The measured data, taken from a live test, indicates that the CPU and GPU work together to push frame rates well beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold at lower resolutions, while the most demanding settings at 4K present a significant challenge.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 85 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 60 FPS, and Low averages 77 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below the playable threshold, with averages of 47 FPS and 33 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival in this combination?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 26331, placing it 1.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which scores 26011. It is 0.3% behind both the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which score 26401 and 26421, respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The High preset averages 83 FPS, showing a 22 FPS drop, yet both remain comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops significantly when moving from 1080p to 4K. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794, is sufficient to avoid limiting frame rates in most tested scenarios.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this combo among tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1641 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal settings at each resolution, prioritizing the highest preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 85 FPS, making it the best choice for players seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset offers 123 FPS, Medium reaches 157 FPS, and Low achieves 203 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding setting that still clears the playable threshold. The minimum frame rate for Medium at this resolution is 134 FPS, and the maximum is 181 FPS, indicating that even the lower presets provide a highly responsive experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, averaging 83 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS target with an average of 57 FPS, making it unsuitable for consistent gameplay. Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, while Low reaches 136 FPS. Players at this resolution should select High for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the most demanding playable option, averaging exactly 60 FPS. This is a borderline result, with the minimum frame rate recorded at 51 FPS and the maximum at 69 FPS, indicating some variability that could lead to occasional dips below the threshold. The Low preset averages 77 FPS, providing a safer margin for 4K gameplay. High averages 47 FPS and Ultra averages 33 FPS, both of which are unplayable by the 60 FPS standard.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a system where the GPU increasingly dominates performance as resolution scales up, while the CPU’s influence remains relatively constant. The data shows that the RTX 5060’s rendering load grows significantly at higher pixel counts, which is typical for a game like Evolve that relies on detailed environments and character models.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with Low averaging 203 FPS and Ultra averaging 85 FPS. The spread of 118 FPS between these two extremes demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting factor even at this resolution, as the CPU is capable of feeding the graphics card with enough data to achieve very high frame rates. The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, provide ample processing power for the game’s logic and physics at this level.

When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by approximately 32-39% across all presets compared to 1080p. For example, Low falls from 203 FPS to 136 FPS, and Ultra falls from 85 FPS to 57 FPS. This consistent reduction indicates that the GPU is now working harder to fill the additional pixels, while the CPU continues to deliver the same level of game simulation. The RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution, but the rendering pipeline becomes the primary constraint.

The most telling evidence of GPU dominance comes at 3840x2160, where the frame rates drop dramatically. Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS, and High falls to 47 FPS. The gap between Low and High at 4K is 30 FPS, compared to a 118 FPS gap at 1080p. This compression of the performance range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput, measured at 119.9 GPixel/s, is the critical bottleneck. The CPU’s role is diminished because the frame rate is limited by the time required to render each frame, not by the speed of game logic updates.

For players, this means that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant improvement in Evolve, particularly for those targeting 4K or high refresh rate 1440p gaming. The CPU’s performance, which ranks in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, is more than adequate for this title, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a delta of 0%, show that it is well-matched to modern mid-range processors.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination is fully capable of running Evolve at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the caveat that 4K requires reduced settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra with an average of 85 FPS. This makes it an excellent choice for high refresh rate monitors, as even the most demanding settings provide a smooth and responsive experience.

At 2560x1440, the verdict remains positive. The High preset averages 83 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold, and Medium averages 105 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 57 FPS, but this is a minor limitation that can be addressed by selecting High. The data shows that this resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a strong balance between visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system can run the game, but only with visual compromises. The Medium preset averages exactly 60 FPS, making it the best playable option, while Low averages 77 FPS for a more stable experience. High and Ultra are not playable, with averages of 47 FPS and 33 FPS, respectively. For 4K gaming, players should expect to use the Medium preset to maintain the 60 FPS target, and even then, the minimum frame rate of 51 FPS suggests occasional dips below the threshold during intense scenes.

Overall, the verdict is that this PC can run Evolve successfully at all resolutions, but the definition of "success" varies. For 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers outstanding performance with headroom for high refresh rates. For 4K, it is playable but requires settings adjustments to stay within the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed look at how the system performs under different configurations, with data recorded for three resolutions and four settings levels. The numbers are presented below in a structured format for clarity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 85 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. The High preset averages 123 FPS, also without min/max data. The Medium preset averages 157 FPS, with a minimum of 134 FPS and a maximum of 181 FPS. The Low preset averages 203 FPS, again with no min/max values. This resolution shows the highest overall performance, with even the most demanding setting exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 57 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold, with no min/max data. The High preset averages 83 FPS, also without min/max values. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The Low preset averages 136 FPS, with no min/max data. The performance here is strong, but the Ultra preset’s failure to reach 60 FPS is notable.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 33 FPS, which is far below the playable threshold, with no min/max data. The High preset averages 47 FPS, also without min/max values. The Medium preset averages 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS. The Low preset averages 77 FPS, with no min/max data. This resolution reveals the system’s limits, as only the two lower presets maintain playable frame rates.

The data shows a consistent pattern: higher resolutions and settings lead to lower frame rates, with the Medium preset at each resolution being the only one with recorded min/max values. This suggests that the testing methodology captures the full range of frame times for this preset, providing a more complete picture of performance variability. The minimum frame rates at Medium settings are 134 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K, indicating that even the most stable preset can experience dips under load.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1641 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the upper half of all configurations tested. This ranking reflects the system’s balanced performance, where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities complement the GPU’s solid mid-range rendering power.

The GPU, which has an average benchmark score of 26331 and ranks in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, is a key contributor to this ranking. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, scores 26011, placing the RTX 5060 1.2% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 and AMD Radeon 860M both score 26401, putting the RTX 5060 0.3% behind them. These small deltas indicate that the GPU is closely matched with several competitors in synthetic benchmarks, but the measured frame rates in Evolve show that it performs well in real-world gaming scenarios.

The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 29879 and a rank in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, provides a solid foundation for the combo. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, scores 29868, showing a delta of 0%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, placing the 5800XT 0.3% behind them. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, placing the 5800XT 0.6% ahead. These results show that the CPU is competitive with other high-performance processors, ensuring that it does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

The combo’s rank of 1641 out of 3700 suggests that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it offers a strong balance of performance for a game like Evolve. The data indicates that the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the ability to handle 4K at reduced settings. This ranking confirms the effectiveness of pairing a mid-range GPU with a high-end CPU, resulting in a system that delivers consistent performance across a range of resolutions and settings.