Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 presents a generational split in the benchmark data for Evolve. The CPU is a 2018 Zen+ part, while the GPU is a 2025 RDNA 3.0 card. The measured frames per second (FPS) show a combination that is heavily influenced by the graphics card at higher resolutions but reveals the processor's limitations at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and scaling behavior based solely on the provided data.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo in Evolve?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 195, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next best is 156 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?*

A: The combination ranks 1374 out of 2872 tested combos. This places it in the lower half of the overall performance distribution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 135 on Low settings to 57 on Ultra settings. This represents a significant 78 FPS decrease when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the measured minimum FPS is 51. The maximum FPS recorded for that specific configuration is 68.

Q: Does the CPU's benchmark score place it closer to a modern mobile chip or a server processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, with a score of 21440, which is a 0.2% difference. It also sits within 1.2% of the AMD EPYC 9454.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 falls into the 58th percentile when compared against all GPUs, indicating it performs better than a majority of the database's entries.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen (Pinnacle Ridge) architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs tested. This puts it in a tight performance cluster with rivals like the Intel Core i9-11900H (avg score 21367, delta 0.5%) and the AMD EPYC 9454 (avg score 21223, delta 1.2%).

In Evolve, the CPU's role is most visible when the graphical load is low. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 195 FPS. This is a high frame rate that a 6-core/12-thread processor can support, but it is not the ceiling for the GPU. The data shows that the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates in this scenario, but its single-thread performance, as indicated by a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 157.3, is a limiting factor preventing even higher output. The CPU's performance is also evident in the scaling from 1080p to 1440p; the 135 FPS at 1440p Low is a 30.8% drop from the 1080p Low score, which is a more significant decline than would be expected if the GPU were the sole bottleneck. This suggests the CPU is keeping pace at 1080p but starts to become less of a constraint as the GPU takes on more work at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a modern graphics card built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. Its average benchmark score is 15852, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a score of 15862 (delta -0.1%), showing a very close performance match in aggregate benchmarks.

The GPU's performance in Evolve becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear progression: at 4K, the GPU is heavily loaded, with the average FPS dropping from 77 on Low to 32 on Ultra. This 45 FPS difference demonstrates the GPU's struggle to maintain high frame rates at 3840x2160, especially with the most demanding settings. The GPU's capability is better showcased at 1440p, where it achieves 82 FPS on High settings and 135 FPS on Low. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures at these resolutions. The scaling from 1440p to 4K, where the High preset drops from 82 FPS to 47 FPS (a 42.7% decrease), clearly indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and Radeon RX 7700 achieves a rank of 1374 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This rank of 1374 places it slightly above the median, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is also not a low-end performer. The ranking reflects the balance between the two components: the GPU is strong enough to provide good performance, but the older CPU prevents the combo from reaching the upper echelons of the benchmark hierarchy.

The delta between the CPU and its rivals is minimal in aggregate benchmarks, but in a real-world game like Evolve, the combination's rank is a product of the specific interaction between the 6-core CPU and the modern GPU. The 1374 rank suggests that many other combos with newer CPUs and similar or slightly weaker GPUs outperform it, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU's age is a more significant factor. The performance is respectable, but the data indicates it is a mid-pack configuration for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern in how the combo scales across resolutions. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is more moderate, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is severe, pointing to the GPU as the limiting component at the highest resolution.

• Low Settings: From 1080p (195 FPS) to 1440p (135 FPS), the FPS drops by 30.8%. From 1440p to 4K (77 FPS), the drop is 43.0%. This shows a consistent decline, but the GPU is still able to produce playable frame rates at 4K on Low.
• Medium Settings: The combo goes from 156 FPS at 1080p to 105 FPS at 1440p (a 32.7% drop) and then to 60 FPS at 4K (a 42.9% drop from 1440p). The 4K result of 60 FPS is the only preset at that resolution that is close to a standard 60 Hz monitor's refresh rate.
• High Settings: The scaling is similar, with an FPS drop from 122 (1080p) to 82 (1440p), a 32.8% decrease. The subsequent drop to 47 FPS at 4K is a 42.7% decrease. The 4K result is below the 60 FPS threshold.
• Ultra Settings: The most demanding preset shows the steepest absolute decline. From 85 FPS at 1080p to 57 FPS at 1440p is a 32.9% drop. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS falls to 32, which is a 43.9% decrease.

The analysis shows that the drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 31-33% across all settings. The drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently around 43%. This consistency indicates that the scaling is primarily tied to the resolution and the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The severe drop at 4K confirms that the RX 7700 is the primary bottleneck at that resolution, as the CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination in Evolve.

1920x1080:

• Low: 195 FPS
• Medium: 156 FPS (min 133, max 179)
• High: 122 FPS
• Ultra: 85 FPS

At 1080p, the combo delivers a very smooth experience. The 195 FPS on Low and 156 FPS on Medium are excellent for high refresh rate monitors. The High preset at 122 FPS is also very playable. Even the Ultra preset at 85 FPS is well above the 60 FPS standard. This resolution shows the CPU and GPU working well together to provide high frame rates.

2560x1440:

• Low: 135 FPS
• Medium: 105 FPS (min 89, max 120)
• High: 82 FPS
• Ultra: 57 FPS

At 1440p, the performance remains strong for most presets. The Low setting still provides a high 135 FPS. Medium and High presets offer 105 FPS and 82 FPS, respectively, which are excellent for a 1440p experience. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS falls just short of the 60 FPS target. The data at this resolution shows a balanced workload between the CPU and GPU.

3840x2160:

• Low: 77 FPS
• Medium: 60 FPS (min 51, max 68)
• High: 47 FPS
• Ultra: 32 FPS

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Only the Low and Medium presets manage to reach or exceed 60 FPS. The High preset at 47 FPS is playable but not optimal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at 32 FPS is not smooth enough for a competitive FPS. The results show a significant performance cliff at this resolution, emphasizing the need to adjust settings for a playable experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

• For 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best choice. With an average of 85 FPS, it provides a high-quality visual experience while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard. If a player has a 144 Hz monitor, the High preset at 122 FPS is a better option for maximizing smoothness, but Ultra offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

• For 2560x1440: The High preset is recommended. It delivers an average of 82 FPS, which is a very smooth experience for 1440p gaming. The Medium preset at 105 FPS is also a viable option, providing an even higher frame rate. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is playable but is too close to the 60 FPS boundary to guarantee a consistently smooth experience in intense scenes.

• For 3840x2160: The Medium preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, with an average of 60 FPS. The Low preset at 77 FPS offers a higher frame rate but at a significant cost to visual quality. The High preset at 47 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering. The Ultra preset at 32 FPS should be avoided for this game.

The data indicates that the best overall experience is achieved by targeting the High preset at 1440p, which provides a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K, players must accept the Medium preset to achieve a stable 60 FPS experience. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p where the hardware has enough headroom to maintain a high frame rate.