Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F sits in a tightly contested performance band, with its nearest CPU rivals all within roughly one percentage point of its average benchmark score. The database shows the Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, a delta of only 0.2% from the 9700F’s 69,996 average. The Intel Core i7-14700KF trails by 0.2% with a score of 70,163, while the Ryzen 9 7950X lands 0.7% behind at 69,515, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% lower at 69,355. This means a system builder choosing among these four processors should expect nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Evolve, with any frame-rate differences attributable to other system components or game settings rather than processor headroom.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060’s average benchmark score of 15,290 places it in a cluster where the nearest rivals are separated by less than one percent. The GeForce GTX 580 scores 15,283 (a 0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270 (0.1% behind), the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199 (0.6% behind), and the Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171 (0.8% behind). These four graphics solutions will deliver effectively interchangeable rasterization performance in Evolve at the same settings and resolution. The RTX 2060’s 58th percentile ranking across all GPUs, combined with the CPU’s 94th percentile ranking, indicates a pairing where the GPU is the more likely constraint when pushing high frame rates at higher resolutions.

For a user considering alternative hardware, the data suggests that swapping the CPU to any of the four listed rivals would not materially change the measured FPS in Evolve, because the game’s performance at the tested settings is dominated by the GPU’s capabilities. Conversely, replacing the RTX 2060 with a GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, or RX 7600 would produce nearly identical results, assuming the rest of the system remains constant. Notably, the RTX 2060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, whereas some older rivals may lack full feature support, but the raw benchmark scores indicate similar frame generation potential.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combination run Evolve at 60 FPS in any resolution?

A: Yes, but only at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High averaging exactly 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) reach or exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 62 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting at 1920x1080 for this combo?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 62 FPS. Medium averages 113 FPS (min 96, max 130), High averages 89 FPS, and Low averages 146 FPS, so users could also choose Medium or High for higher frame rates.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, no tested preset reaches 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 56 FPS average, followed by Medium at 43 FPS (min 37, max 50), High at 34 FPS, and Ultra at 23 FPS. The verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmark terms?

A: The RTX 2060’s average benchmark score is 15,290. The GeForce GTX 580 scores 15,283 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270 (0.1% behind), the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199 (0.6% behind), and the Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171 (0.8% behind). All five GPUs are effectively equivalent in average score.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile compared to all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals are within 0.9% of that score, so users should not expect meaningful differences when upgrading or downgrading among those four CPUs.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the RTX 2060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This includes ray tracing and tensor cores (30 RT cores, 240 tensor cores), though Evolve is from 2015 and may not utilize these features.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets. All measurements are from actual runs, not estimates. The playable threshold is 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across the board. Low settings produce an average of 146 FPS, the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings average 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 and a maximum of 130. High settings average 89 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, average 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with only 2 FPS of headroom. The database does not record min or max values for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, so only the Medium preset has documented variance.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable for three of four presets. Low settings average 98 FPS. Medium settings average 76 FPS, with a minimum of 65 and a maximum of 87. High settings average exactly 60 FPS, placing it at the playable threshold. Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS average, which is not playable. The min and max values are not recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets reach the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings average 56 FPS, which is the closest to playable. Medium settings average 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 and a maximum of 50. High settings average 34 FPS, and Ultra settings average 23 FPS. The database records no min or max for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution. The 4K results show a clear progression: each step from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS by roughly 10 to 12 frames, with Medium being the only preset to report a minimum and maximum.

The measured data reveals that the RTX 2060’s 6 GB GDDR6 memory with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth and its 192-bit bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Evolve, but not for 4K. At 3840x2160, even Low settings fall 4 FPS short of the playable threshold. The GPU’s 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s collection of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 2,910th out of 3,700 combos. That places it in the lower 21% of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects the fact that the RTX 2060, while still capable at 1080p and 1440p, is an older GPU (end-of-life status, released in 2019) that limits the system’s ability to push very high frame rates or run at 4K. The CPU, by contrast, is a current-generation part (released in 2025) with a 94th percentile ranking, but the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down.

The 2,910th rank out of 3,700 means that a large majority of tested combos outperform this one in Evolve. However, the rank alone does not tell the full story. The measured FPS data shows that the combo still achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p for most presets, which means the low rank is driven by the fact that many other GPUs (newer and more powerful) can hit higher frame rates or handle 4K. For a 2019 GPU paired with a 2025 CPU, the result is expected: the CPU is not the bottleneck, but the GPU’s age limits the system’s overall standing.

The deltas to the GPU’s nearest rivals (all within 0.8%) suggest that the RTX 2060’s rank is not an outlier; many similarly scoring GPUs would produce comparable ranks. The CPU’s nearest rivals all score within 0.9%, so the CPU choice is unlikely to change the combo’s rank by more than a few positions. The combo rank is therefore primarily a function of the GPU’s performance tier, not the CPU.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends entirely on the target resolution. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the combo is fully playable at all tested presets. Low averages 146 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS, High averages 89 FPS, and even Ultra averages 62 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Any user with a 1080p monitor can run Evolve at the highest settings without issue.

At 2560x1440, the combo remains playable for the majority of presets. High averages exactly 60 FPS, Medium averages 76 FPS, and Low averages 98 FPS. Only Ultra falls short at 41 FPS. Users with a 1440p display should stick to High or lower for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset. Low averages 56 FPS, which is the closest, but still below the threshold. Medium averages 43 FPS, High 34 FPS, and Ultra 23 FPS. 4K gaming is not viable with this hardware in Evolve.

The verdictByResolution data confirms these findings: there are no playable settings at 3840x2160, three playable settings (High, Low, Medium) at 2560x1440 with High being the best at 60 FPS, and all four settings playable at 1920x1080 with Ultra being the best at 62 FPS. The game’s 2015 release date means it is not particularly demanding by modern standards, but the RTX 2060’s hardware limits still apply at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest quality option that remains playable. For users who prefer higher frame rates, Medium offers 113 FPS (min 96, max 130) and High offers 89 FPS, but those are not necessary to clear the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. Medium averages 76 FPS (min 65, max 87) and Low averages 98 FPS, but High is the best quality that remains playable. Ultra is not playable, averaging only 41 FPS.

At 3840x2160, there is no preset that reaches 60 FPS. The database does not recommend any settings at this resolution, and the best available option, Low, averages only 56 FPS. Users should not attempt 4K with this combo for Evolve.

The data also shows that the GPU’s memory size (6 GB) and bandwidth (336.0 GB/s) are adequate for the playable settings. At 1080p Ultra, the 62 FPS average indicates the game is not heavily memory-constrained. At 1440p High, the exact 60 FPS result suggests the GPU is working near its capacity. The RTX 2060’s 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are sufficient for these tasks, but not for 4K.

For a user seeking the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the recommendation is clear: run Ultra at 1080p (62 FPS) or High at 1440p (60 FPS). The system cannot handle 4K, so the choice between 1080p and 1440p comes down to monitor resolution and personal preference for higher detail versus higher resolution.