Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, but it falls short of maintaining playable frame rates at 4K on higher settings. The data shows this pair ranks in the 31st percentile of tested combos for this title, placing it behind a significant portion of the field while still offering a capable baseline for competitive play.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU-GPU combo for Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 1164 out of 1695 tested combinations. This places it in the lower half of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, many other pairings deliver higher frame rates.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for the highest average FPS?

A: The highest recorded average is 161.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds 160 FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 28.7 on Ultra to 60.4 on Low. Only the Low preset crosses the 60 FPS threshold; High and Medium presets fall below 45 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 has an average benchmark score of 18129. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 18150, showing a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18101, a 0.2% difference.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti averages 25120. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6700M by 0.2%, with that rival scoring 25180. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 scores 25235, putting it 0.5% ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 2124 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15045 in multi-core. The multi-core score is roughly seven times higher, reflecting the 6-core, 12-thread design.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1164 out of 1695 is a clear indicator that this is not a top-tier pairing for Evolve. The percentile placement suggests that roughly 68% of tested configurations deliver higher average frame rates. The data shows a wide gap between this combo and the top performers, but the rank is not a measure of playability—it is a measure of relative performance. For a game released in 2015, this pairing still provides a competitive edge at lower resolutions. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's 69th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 76th percentile among all CPUs. The combination of two above-average components does not translate to an above-average gaming result for this specific title, likely due to the game's engine characteristics and the balance between the two parts.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve, given the game's reliance on rasterization. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1410 MHz, with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective. These specifications place the GPU in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25120. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180, a negligible 0.2% difference. The RTX 3060 Ti also trails the AMD Radeon RX 6600 by 0.5% and the AMD Radeon 890M by 0.5%. In Evolve, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K, where the frame rate drops dramatically with increased settings. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures, but the raw compute power of 16.20 TFLOPS appears to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results: Low averages 161.3 FPS, Medium 126.4 FPS, High 99.8 FPS, and Ultra 66.4 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is a 34.9 FPS drop, while the jump from High to Ultra is a 33.4 FPS drop. This indicates that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding. At 2560x1440, the averages are 110.3 FPS on Low, 83.7 FPS on Medium, 68.1 FPS on High, and 44.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 65.5 FPS, showing a steeper curve than at 1080p. At 3840x2160, the performance falls further: Low averages 60.4 FPS, Medium 44.5 FPS, High 37.8 FPS, and Ultra 28.7 FPS. The 4K results show that only the Low preset is playable at a consistent 60 FPS. The data indicates that the gap between Medium and High at 4K is only 6.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 9.1 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns as settings increase.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are relevant for feeding data to the GPU. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 15045 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2124 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 18129, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18150, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18101, a 0.2% difference. For Evolve, the CPU's role is less about raw multi-threaded power and more about maintaining consistent frame pacing. The game, released in 2015, is unlikely to fully utilize 12 threads, but the CPU's single-core performance is adequate to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger FPS drops from resolution scaling.

Settings Recommendations

The data supports the use of the High preset at 1920x1080 as the best overall experience. It delivers an average of 99.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers 126.4 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is not justified by the 26.6 FPS gain. The Ultra preset drops to 66.4 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 68.1 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a balance of quality and performance. The Medium preset at 83.7 FPS is also viable, but the jump to High is only a 15.6 FPS loss. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that averages above 60 FPS, hitting 60.4 FPS. The Medium preset at 44.5 FPS is playable but will show noticeable stutter in fast-paced sections. The Ultra preset at 28.7 FPS is not recommended for competitive play.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 161.3 at 1080p to 110.3 at 1440p, a 31.6% decrease, and then to 60.4 at 4K, a 45.2% decrease from 1440p. At High settings, the averages are 99.8 at 1080p, 68.1 at 1440p, and 37.8 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 31.7 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 30.3 FPS. This consistent drop suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's performance does not change with resolution. The RTX 3060 Ti's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16.20 TFLOPS compute are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher settings. The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the GPU can leverage its full potential. At 4K, the frame rates drop below playable thresholds on all but the lowest settings, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor.