Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the overall benchmark standing of this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 1295th out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the database, though the data confirms it is capable of playable performance at several settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-11400 (18150) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18101). It also sits 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (18158) and 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 9274F (18189).

Q: What are the core and thread specifications of the processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 features 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 2 architecture with a 7 nm process node. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and each core has 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 cache.

Q: What memory and bandwidth does the GPU provide?

A: The Radeon RX 5700 XT comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs.

Q: What is the GPU's clock speed range?

A: The RX 5700 XT has a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. The pixel rate is 121.9 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 304.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 9.754 TFLOPS.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its nearest competitors?

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731, which is 0.1% behind the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Arc A350M (24647). It also sits 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (24592) and 0.9% above the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (24519).

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at rank 1295 out of 1695 combinations for Evolve, meaning roughly 24% of tested combos perform better in this specific title. This is not a top-tier position, but the rank alone does not tell the full story. The measured FPS results show that the combo is far from unusable — it depends entirely on the resolution and settings chosen.

In the context of the database, the CPU sits at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a mid-range processor from 2019 and a mid-range graphics card from the same year produces a balanced system for a 2015 FPS title like Evolve. The rank of 1295 suggests that while many newer or higher-end combos surpass it, this pairing still delivers consistent frame rates in the lower resolutions.

The gap between the best and worst measured results is substantial. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 158 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 27.4 FPS. This spread of 130.6 FPS across the tested configurations highlights how sensitive the game is to both resolution and graphical preset. The combo's rank reflects its mid-pack nature, but the FPS data shows it can punch well above its rank in lighter settings.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve, given that the game is a fast-paced FPS where GPU throughput often limits performance. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for a 2015 title even at higher resolutions. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) ensures that texture streaming and memory-intensive scenes do not bottleneck the rendering pipeline.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. The game clock is the realistic sustained frequency under load, while the boost clock represents the maximum achievable in favorable thermal conditions. In Evolve, the boost clock likely comes into play during less demanding scenes, while the game clock sustains performance during firefights. The pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 304.8 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle the fill-rate requirements of 1080p and 1440p without strain.

The FP32 throughput of 9.754 TFLOPS is the raw compute figure, but for a DirectX 12 title like Evolve, the GPU's ability to maintain high clocks under load is more relevant than theoretical peak. The 64 ROPs handle final pixel output, and at 1080p the GPU clearly has headroom, as evidenced by the 158 FPS result at Low settings. At 4K, the ROPs and memory bandwidth become limiting factors, explaining the drop to 35.7 FPS at High and 27.4 FPS at Ultra.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 68th among all GPUs is a useful reference point. It sits just below the RTX A5000 Mobile in average score, but the delta is only 0.1%, meaning the RX 5700 XT is effectively on par with that mobile workstation GPU in synthetic tests. In Evolve specifically, the measured data shows that the GPU scales predictably with resolution, losing roughly 54% of its 1080p High performance when moving to 4K High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets, all reporting average FPS with no min or max values. Starting at 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 158 FPS, Medium drops to 120.5 FPS, High sits at 93.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 69.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 56% performance reduction, which is typical for a game that increases shadow quality, texture detail, and post-processing effects at higher presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings yield 108.9 FPS, which remains highly playable. Medium produces 84.6 FPS, High drops to 64.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.5 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings costs roughly 31-34% of performance across the board. For example, High goes from 93.9 to 64.1 FPS, a 29.8 FPS loss, while Low goes from 158 to 108.9 FPS, a 49.1 FPS loss.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle. Low settings produce 59.5 FPS, which is just about playable. Medium drops to 46.4 FPS, High falls to 35.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 27.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32.1 FPS, a 54% reduction from the already low baseline. The jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 28.4 FPS loss, and at Ultra the loss is 15.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and ROP throughput are saturated at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings if smooth frame rates are the priority. The 158 FPS result at 1080p Low demonstrates that the system can drive high-refresh-rate monitors at lower settings, while the 27.4 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that maxing out the game at 4K is not viable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 93.9 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the jump to Ultra only costs 24.3 FPS while providing marginal visual gains in a fast-paced FPS where motion blur and shadows are less noticeable during action. If the user prioritizes frame rate over visuals, the Medium preset at 120.5 FPS is also excellent, but High provides a more polished image without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 84.6 FPS is the recommended choice. It clears the 60 FPS mark with headroom, and the drop to High at 64.1 FPS is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. Ultra at 42.5 FPS is borderline, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stutter during intense combat. Low at 108.9 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 144 Hz monitor and prioritizes competitive advantage over visuals.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 59.5 FPS is the only setting that approaches smooth playability. Medium at 46.4 FPS and High at 35.7 FPS are both below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra at 27.4 FPS is not recommended for any scenario. If 4K is a requirement, the user should accept Low settings and potentially cap the frame rate to maintain consistency. The data indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K High or Ultra gaming in Evolve.

Across all resolutions, the High preset at 1080p provides the best overall experience, offering 93.9 FPS with a good balance of graphical fidelity and performance headroom. For users with 144 Hz monitors, 1080p Low or Medium delivers the highest frame rates, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra frames in a game like Evolve where environmental detail contributes to immersion.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process node. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz provide solid single-thread performance, which is critical for a game like Evolve that relies on a primary game thread. The 32 MB shared L3 cache helps with data locality, reducing memory latency during gameplay.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores are informative for context. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15045 in multicore and 2124 in single-core, while in Passmark it achieves 17700 in multithread and 2562 in single-thread. These scores place it in the 76th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms three-quarters of the processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 18129 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-11400, with a delta of only -0.1%, indicating that the two CPUs are effectively interchangeable in raw compute performance.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this 2015 title, as modern FPS games of that era rarely utilized more than 4-6 threads effectively. The 3.60 GHz base clock ensures that even if the CPU cannot maintain boost clocks under sustained load, it still provides adequate processing power. The boost clock of 4.20 GHz gives headroom for single-threaded tasks that cannot be parallelized.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is not a bottleneck for this GPU pairing. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is far higher, meaning the CPU can supply data to the GPU without starving it. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 16 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RX 5700 XT, which uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, even at 1080p where frame rates are highest. The 158 FPS result at Low settings indicates that the CPU can process game logic fast enough to keep up with the GPU's output. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as frame rates drop to 27-59 FPS depending on settings, while the CPU would be idle waiting for the GPU to complete rendering tasks. For this game, the Ryzen 5 3600 provides more than enough compute headroom, and the measured FPS differences across resolutions are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's capabilities.