Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. This combination ranks in the 59th percentile of all tested combos, placing it at rank 697 out of 1695. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and smooth 1440p experiences, though 4K Ultra settings remain demanding. The pairing leverages a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 2 processor with an Ada Lovelace GPU, creating a balanced setup for this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 provides the most comfortable experience, with average frame rates ranging from 218.7 FPS on Low settings down to 93.8 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the combo still delivers playable results, with averages from 150.2 FPS on Low to 61.1 FPS on Ultra. The system struggles at 3840x2160, particularly on Ultra where the average drops to 37.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 2913, which is identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M with a 0% delta. It is 0.2% ahead of the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, 0.7% ahead of the GT 650M, and 1.5% behind the GTX 860M. These results indicate the 8 GB model performs nearly identically to the 16 GB variant in the tested workload.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for this GPU in Evolve?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded performance is solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045. Given the game's release date and the high FPS numbers at 1080p, the processor appears capable of feeding the GPU adequately. The combination's rank of 697 out of 1695 suggests a well-matched pairing rather than a severe bottleneck.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 150.2 on Low to 61.1 on Ultra, representing a significant 89.1 FPS difference. Medium settings provide a middle ground at 116.1 FPS, while High settings deliver 89.9 FPS. This shows a clear scaling curve where each preset tier costs a substantial amount of performance.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance affect this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 2124 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 696 in 3DMark single-thread tests. For a 2015 FPS title like Evolve, these scores indicate strong per-core performance that supports high frame rates. The processor's 4.20 GHz boost clock helps maintain responsiveness in scenarios that rely on fewer threads.

Q: Does the GPU's VRAM capacity matter for Evolve at high resolutions?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 37.7, suggesting the memory bandwidth and capacity are under significant strain. The 8 GB size appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows limitations at 4K with higher presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. This configuration produces an average of 89.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining good graphical quality. At this resolution, High settings offer a 28.8 FPS improvement over Ultra (61.1 FPS) while only sacrificing some visual details.

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, 1920x1080 with Medium settings delivers 171.7 FPS. This is significantly higher than the 135.9 FPS seen at High settings and still represents a substantial improvement over the 93.8 FPS at Ultra. The jump from Medium to High costs 35.8 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 42.1 FPS, making Medium the most efficient preset for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding Ultra entirely, as the 37.7 FPS average falls below playable standards. High settings at 52.6 FPS are borderline, while Medium at 65.5 FPS provides a more stable experience. Low settings at 85.9 FPS are the only preset at 4K that approaches the smoothness of lower resolutions, but the visual compromise is substantial.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB features a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2250 MHz with an 18 Gbps effective rate, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 128-bit bus. These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor.

The GPU's 22.06 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 121.7 GPixel/s pixel rate help explain its strong showing at 1080p and 1440p. However, its 17th percentile ranking among all GPUs in synthetic benchmarks suggests it is not a top-tier card. The measured results in Evolve reflect this: the card handles lower resolutions easily but struggles with the demands of 4K Ultra, dropping to 37.7 FPS.

Comparing the 8 GB model to the 16 GB variant, the data shows a 0.2% performance difference in synthetic tests. This indicates that VRAM capacity alone is not the primary constraint in this game. Instead, the 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appear more critical, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops at 4K when moving from Medium (65.5 FPS) to High (52.6 FPS) and then to Ultra (37.7 FPS).

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks 697 out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested, roughly in the 59th percentile. The ranking indicates that while this setup is not at the state-of-the-art, it outperforms a majority of other configurations in this game.

The CPU contributes to this ranking through its balanced performance profile. With an average benchmark score of 18129, the Ryzen 5 3600 sits within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-11400 (-0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (-0.2%). This consistency suggests the processor provides reliable performance without being a weak link in the system.

The GPU's 17th percentile ranking among all GPUs is notably lower than the combo's overall ranking, implying that the CPU helps boost the system's standing. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation, as the combo achieves high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p that exceed what the GPU's synthetic score alone might suggest.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 4.20 GHz, which is sufficient for a game released in 2015. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth contribute to its ability to handle game logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15045 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 17700. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2124 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 696. These numbers indicate the processor can handle both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads effectively.

The CPU's 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU's ranking, confirming that the processor is the stronger component in this pairing. This is reflected in the measured FPS, where the system maintains high frame rates at 1080p even on Ultra settings (93.8 FPS), suggesting the CPU has headroom to support the GPU's output without becoming a limiting factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 218.7 FPS, Medium settings drop to 171.7 FPS, High settings yield 135.9 FPS, and Ultra settings settle at 93.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 124.9 FPS range, with each preset tier costing between 35.8 and 46.8 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 150.2 FPS on Low, 116.1 FPS on Medium, 89.9 FPS on High, and 61.1 FPS on Ultra. The transition from Medium to High costs 26.2 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 28.8 FPS. These results show that 1440p remains highly playable across all settings, with even Ultra maintaining an average above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly. Low settings average 85.9 FPS, Medium averages 65.5 FPS, High averages 52.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 48.2 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra at 14.9 FPS. These numbers clearly indicate that 4K gaming requires substantial settings compromises, with only Low and Medium providing consistently smooth experiences.