Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a solid, if not spectacular, showing in Evolve. The data places this combo at rank 1038 out of 1695 tested configurations, which is a mid-pack result indicating that while the hardware is capable, it is not at the top tier for this title. The measured FPS numbers show a system that can handle the game at high refresh rates in 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K when settings are pushed to their maximum.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall ranking of 1038 out of 1695 combos puts this pairing in the 61st percentile of all tested systems for Evolve. This is a respectable position, indicating the hardware is more than adequate for a smooth experience, but it's far from the top echelon of performance. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for mainstream gaming, with the CPU and GPU working in tandem to provide consistent results, but the absolute performance ceiling is limited by the GPU at higher resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. For a game like Evolve, a fast-paced FPS, the single-thread performance and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently are crucial. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124, demonstrate solid single-core capability that is sufficient for this genre. The multi-threaded performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045, but the game's engine likely relies more heavily on a few cores rather than scaling perfectly across all 12 threads. The CPU's performance is comparable to its nearest rivals, sitting within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-11400 and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 in average benchmark scores, showing it is a well-rounded contender in its class.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Evolve with this hardware?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings is an excellent balance, yielding an average of 74.6 FPS. For higher frame rates, 1920x1080 at High settings delivers 108.2 FPS on average.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops below 60 on High settings (44 FPS). To get a playable 70.1 FPS at 4K, you must lower the settings to Low, which indicates the GPU is a limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its immediate rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129. This puts it at a 0.1% deficit compared to the Intel Core i5-11400 and a 0.2% lead over the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, indicating performance is essentially neck-and-neck.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the data is 176.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a high-performing GPU relative to others?

A: The GPU scores in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. It is slightly behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 by 0.5% but ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 2.5%.

Q: What happens to performance when moving from Medium to Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The average FPS drops significantly from 94.4 FPS on Medium to 50.7 FPS on Ultra at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 46%, showing that the Ultra preset is very demanding on the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is consistently fast. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 176.4 FPS, which climbs down to 135.6 FPS on Medium, 108.2 FPS on High, and 73.9 FPS on Ultra. This shows a smooth scaling curve where even the most demanding preset remains comfortably playable on a high-refresh-rate monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the GPU load increases. The average FPS at Low settings is 120.8, dropping to 94.4 on Medium and 74.6 on High. The Ultra preset at this resolution yields an average of 50.7 FPS, which is the first sign of the system being pushed to its limits, falling below the 60 FPS mark that many consider the baseline for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The average FPS at Low settings is 70.1, which is still playable. However, at Medium, the average drops to 54.8 FPS, and at High, it falls to 44 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable, with an average of just 27.6 FPS. This data pattern clearly indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the highest visual fidelity at 4K in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 108.2 at 1920x1080 to 74.6 at 2560x1440, a 31% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is even more severe, falling from 74.6 to 44 FPS, a 41% reduction. This pattern is consistent with a system where the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering capability becomes the limiting factor as the pixel count increases. The performance scaling shows that the Ryzen 5 3600 is not the bottleneck here; the RTX 2070 SUPER simply cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, the data strongly recommends playing at 2560x1440 with High settings. This configuration provides an average of 74.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, while still delivering high visual quality. If a player prioritizes maximum frame rates for competitive play, 1920x1080 with Medium or High settings is ideal, offering 135.6 FPS and 108.2 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset is not recommended for serious play, as it results in a significant performance hit across all resolutions, dropping below 60 FPS at 1440p and 4K. At 4K, the only viable option for a fluid experience is the Low preset, which yields 70.1 FPS, but this requires a major visual compromise.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The GPU's performance in Evolve is the decisive factor at higher resolutions. While it performs admirably at 1080p and 1440p, its limits are exposed at 4K, particularly with the Ultra preset. The data shows the GPU holds a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 22206 places it just 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 and 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. This hardware is a capable mid-to-high-end card, but the measured FPS demonstrates that it is not a 4K powerhouse for demanding titles like Evolve, where the combination of high resolution and the Ultra preset overwhelms its 8 GB frame buffer and compute resources.