Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile holds the #1 rank out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve. This is a top-tier placement, meaning no other CPU-GPU combination in the database produces higher frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the combined capability of both components working together, and the data positions this combo at the very apex of the tested field.

The CPU alone sits in the 95th percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 76,212. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (0.1% ahead), AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (0.4% behind), AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (0.4% behind), and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (0.6% ahead). These delta values are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the 8945HX is statistically tied with several other high-end processors in raw compute performance. The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 67th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 22,729. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (0.7% behind), AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0.8% ahead), Intel Arc B580 (1.3% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (1.3% ahead).

The disparity between the CPU's elite percentile ranking and the GPU's more modest standing is notable. The processor is clearly overqualified for this pairing in a relative sense, but the combination still achieves the top spot in Evolve specifically. The game appears to reward the CPU's strengths, and the GPU provides sufficient rendering throughput to complement it. For a game released in early 2015, this modern hardware combination represents an enormous generational leap, which explains the dominant ranking.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for this combo is empty, so the role split must be inferred from the component specifications and benchmark scores. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,713 and single-core score of 6,030 indicate exceptional processing capability. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17,469 and DirectX 11 score of 157 suggest strong but not class-leading graphics performance.

Evolve is a competitive FPS where frame pacing and consistency matter more than absolute peak throughput. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provide substantial headroom for game logic, physics, and AI computations. The GPU's 3,072 shading units and 96 TMUs, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, are well suited for the game's visual demands.

At lower resolutions, the CPU typically plays a more prominent role in determining frame rates, as the GPU has spare capacity to render frames quickly. The Ryzen 9 8945HX's single-thread performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 3,907, ensures that even the most CPU-bound scenarios are handled with minimal bottlenecking. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as pixel throughput demands increase and the RTX 4060 Mobile's 11.61 TFLOPS FP32 compute is pushed closer to its limits.

The game's 2015 release date means it was designed for hardware from that era. Modern multi-core processors like the 8945HX can dispatch threads across its 32 logical processors with ease, while the GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture with DirectX 12 Ultimate support far exceeds the API requirements of the title. The scaling between resolutions would likely show a gradual transition from CPU-bound behavior at lower settings to GPU-bound behavior at higher settings, though without measured FPS data, this remains an inference from the component profiles.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are all within a 1% performance delta. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX posts an average score of 76,155, just 0.1% behind the Ryzen 9 8945HX's 76,212. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P scores 76,492 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX scores 76,513 (0.4% ahead). The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 75,779, which is 0.6% behind. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-side performance in Evolve, making them suitable substitutes if the 8945HX were unavailable.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22,895, which is 0.7% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile's 22,729 average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22,549 (0.8% ahead), the Intel Arc B580 scores 23,021 (1.3% ahead), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 22,435 (1.3% behind). These four GPUs represent the closest performance tier, and swapping any of them in place of the RTX 4060 Mobile would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve.

Interestingly, the RTX 4060 Mobile's closest rival is the RTX 2080, a desktop-class GPU from an earlier generation. This highlights how far mobile GPU technology has advanced. The RTX 5060 Mobile, a newer generation part, is only 1.3% behind in average score, suggesting that the 4060 Mobile remains competitive even against its successor. The Intel Arc B580, a desktop GPU, sits marginally ahead at 1.3%, indicating that the mobile 4060 holds its own against desktop alternatives in this performance class.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Evolve among all tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile combination ranks #1 out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest competitor?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX has an average benchmark score of 76,212, which is just 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (76,155) and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (75,779 is 0.6% behind the 8945HX, so the 8945HX is ahead of it).

Q: How does the GPU compare to desktop alternatives?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile scores 22,729 on average, which is 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (22,895 is 0.7% ahead of the 4060 Mobile, so the 2080 is slightly ahead) and 1.3% behind the Intel Arc B580 (23,021).

Q: What architecture does the CPU use, and when was it released?

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX uses the Zen 4 architecture (codename Dragon Range) on a 5 nm process node from TSMC, and it was released on April 22, 2025.

Q: What memory configuration does the GPU use?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth with a memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Q: Is the measured FPS data available for this combo?

A: No, the measured FPS array is empty for this combination, meaning the ranking is based on component benchmark scores rather than direct in-game frame captures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this specific combo is not available in the database. The `measuredFps` field contains an empty array, and the `dataIsMeasured` flag is set to false. This means the performance figures presented here are derived from the component-level benchmark scores and the composite ranking system, rather than direct frame rate captures from Evolve.

The absence of measured FPS data is notable given the combo's #1 ranking. The rank is computed from the aggregate benchmark scores of both components, and the 3,700 combos are ordered based on these scores. While this provides a reliable relative ordering, it does not substitute for actual frame rate measurements at specific resolutions and quality presets. Users seeking exact FPS numbers for Evolve at their preferred settings would need to consult direct gameplay benchmarks from other sources.

The GPU's benchmark profile offers some insight into its DirectX capabilities. Its Passmark DirectX 9 score is 216, DirectX 10 is 107, DirectX 11 is 157, and DirectX 12 is 73. These scores suggest the GPU is most efficient in legacy DirectX 9 workloads, which is relevant for a 2015 game that may primarily use DirectX 11 rendering paths. The DirectX 11 score of 157 indicates solid performance in the API most likely used by Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

Without measured FPS data, definitive settings recommendations per resolution cannot be made from the FACT PACK. The verdictByResolution field is empty, and no frame rate figures are available to determine which presets maintain 60 FPS at which resolutions.

However, the component profile provides strong indications. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking and the GPU's 67th percentile ranking suggest substantial headroom for Evolve's requirements. The game launched in 2015, when typical gaming hardware had far lower specifications. The Ryzen 9 8945HX's multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,713) and the RTX 4060 Mobile's modern architecture should handle Evolve's maximum settings at most resolutions comfortably.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for a 2015 title, and its 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support with 12_2 feature level means the GPU can run the game using any API path the game supports. Given the game's age, even demanding settings at 1080p would likely remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, with higher resolutions also feasible.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile combination is ranked #1 out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve, which is the strongest possible placement in the database. The CPU's 95th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 67th percentile standing among all graphics cards combine to create a system that should run Evolve with substantial performance margin.

The verdictByResolution data is empty, so explicit per-resolution verdicts cannot be stated. However, the component specifications support a clear expectation: this combo should clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at any resolution and preset combination the game offers. The CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads with a 5.40 GHz boost clock provide enormous processing headroom, while the GPU's 3,072 shading units and 8 GB GDDR6 memory are far beyond what a 2015 FPS title requires.

The verdict is straightforward: this PC can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher across all likely settings and resolutions. The #1 ranking among 3,700 combos reinforces this conclusion. The only caveat is the lack of direct measurement data, but the benchmark-derived ranking and component profiles make a compelling case for excellent performance. For a competitive FPS, the combination of a top-ranked CPU and a solid mid-range GPU ensures consistent frame delivery without the CPU bottlenecking the GPU or vice versa. The game's age relative to this hardware means it is effectively a solved problem for this configuration.