Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers consistently high frame rates in Evolve, with the measured data showing every resolution and preset combination clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still holds playable performance. The Medium preset at 4K averages 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, providing a substantial cushion above the playability floor. Dropping to Low at 3840x2160 raises the average to 154 FPS, while the High preset sits between these at 94 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales upward significantly. The Ultra preset averages 114 FPS, which is 49 FPS higher than the same preset at 4K. Medium at 1440p averages 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS and maximum of 242 FPS. High reaches 165 FPS, and Low tops out at 266 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 152 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution even with the most demanding settings.

At 1920x1080, the system approaches the upper limits of what the game can display. Ultra averages 170 FPS, High averages 246 FPS, Medium averages 277 FPS with a minimum of 235 FPS and maximum of 318 FPS, and Low reaches 304 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded across the entire test suite is 102 FPS at 4K Medium, which means even the worst-case frame pacing stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. The maximum FPS recorded is 318 at 1080p Medium, showing that the combination can push very high frame rates when the resolution is lowered.

The data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 5090 D scales almost linearly with resolution changes. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces Ultra performance from 170 FPS to 114 FPS, a 33% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces Ultra performance from 114 FPS to 65 FPS, a 43% drop. This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides enough throughput to avoid bottlenecks even at 1080p where frame rates approach 300 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU places the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in a tight performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 51947 is essentially identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, which scores 52073 with a delta of -0.2%. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121 with a delta of -0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301 with a delta of -0.7%. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730 with a delta of 0.4%, meaning the Ryzen 9 5950X is actually slightly ahead of that chip. These delta values are all within 1% of each other, so any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, placing it at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearestRivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a score of 76904 and a delta of 1.1%, meaning the RTX 5090 D is about 1.1% faster than that mobile GPU. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 with a delta of -1.6%, making it about 1.6% faster than the RTX 5090 D. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 with a delta of -2.1%, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 with a delta of -2.4%. These delta values show that the RTX 5090 D sits within a narrow band of comparable GPUs, with the largest difference being about 2.4%.

In practical terms for Evolve, a system with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX or Intel Core i7-14700 would deliver frame rates within 1% of the Ryzen 9 5950X at all resolutions. Similarly, swapping the RTX 5090 D for an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT would change performance by less than 2%, which would not alter the playability verdict at any resolution. The benchmark data indicates that this hardware combination is well-matched, with neither component significantly outperforming or underperforming its direct competitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining performance in Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: at Ultra settings, performance drops from 170 FPS to 65 FPS, a 62% reduction. This magnitude of scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the number of pixels the GPU must process. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS at 1080p Low and 266 FPS at 1440p Low.

The preset scaling within each resolution further confirms the GPU's dominance. At 4K, moving from Low (154 FPS) to Ultra (65 FPS) reduces performance by 58%, which is a substantial penalty for increased graphical fidelity. At 1440p, the same preset change drops from 266 FPS to 114 FPS, a 57% reduction. At 1080p, Low runs at 304 FPS while Ultra runs at 170 FPS, a 44% reduction. The smaller percentage drop at 1080p suggests that the CPU begins to exert more influence at this resolution, as the GPU has more headroom and can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it.

The CPU's capabilities are evident from its benchmark scores: the Ryzen 9 5950X achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26017 and a single-core score of 1614, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 45424. These numbers indicate strong multi-threaded performance, which helps maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is not the limiting factor. However, the measured FPS data shows that for Evolve specifically, the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K and 1440p, while the CPU becomes relevant only at 1080p where frame rates approach 300 FPS. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all resolutions and presets are playable, so the CPU-GPU balance does not create any problematic bottlenecks.

The Verdict

This system can run Evolve at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all configurations exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, which clears the threshold by 5 FPS and provides playable performance with maximum graphical settings. The Medium preset at 4K averages 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS, offering a smoother experience for players who prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual quality. The High preset at 4K averages 94 FPS, and the Low preset averages 154 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system delivers 114 FPS on Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a comfortable margin for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery even in demanding scenes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 170 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 304 FPS, meaning the system can drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p without breaking a sweat.

The verdictByResolution data lists all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) as playable at every resolution, with the best settings being Ultra at all three resolutions. The average FPS at the best settings are 65 at 4K, 114 at 1440p, and 170 at 1080p. The system ranks 49th out of 3700 combinations tested for this game, placing it in the top 1.3% of all CPU-GPU pairs evaluated. This rank reflects the overall capability of the hardware to handle Evolve, and the measured data confirms that no settings compromise is required for playable performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 65 FPS. This is the maximum graphical preset available, and it clears the playable threshold by 5 FPS. Players who want a higher frame rate at 4K can choose High (94 FPS), Medium (120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS), or Low (154 FPS), but Ultra is the best choice for visual fidelity while remaining playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 114 FPS. This provides a significant performance cushion above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended preset for this resolution. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS, which would be suitable for players with 240 Hz displays, but Ultra remains the best balance of visual quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 170 FPS, making it the best settings choice at this resolution. The High preset averages 246 FPS, Medium averages 277 FPS with a minimum of 235 FPS, and Low reaches 304 FPS. Since all presets exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin, the decision comes down to whether the player prioritizes maximum visual quality or maximum frame rate. Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and with 170 FPS average, it offers both quality and speed.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the system runs Evolve at 3840x2160 on all four presets tested. The Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, High averages 94 FPS, Medium averages 120 FPS, and Low averages 154 FPS. All of these exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 114 FPS, which is the highest available preset and maintains well above 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS, and Low averages 266 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, which is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT. It is also 2.1% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 2.4% slower than the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for this GPU in Evolve?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K and 1440p, where frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant as frame rates approach 300 FPS, but the system still achieves 170 FPS on Ultra settings without issues.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 170 FPS. The High preset averages 246 FPS, Medium averages 277 FPS, and Low averages 304 FPS. All presets exceed 60 FPS by a substantial margin.

Q: How does this hardware combination rank for Evolve specifically?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 49th out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve, placing it in the top 1.3% of all hardware pairs evaluated for this game.