Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a baseline experience in Evolve that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection. The data shows a configuration that can handle 1080p gaming comfortably at lower presets, but which struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics to explain where this combo stands and how to optimize it.

FAQ

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

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 86 FPS, and at Medium it averages 66 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops the average to 57 FPS on Low, while 3840x2160 only manages 33 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 580's average benchmark score is 12928, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It sits 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940), 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (12986), and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon 740M (12870).

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its peers?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 17507 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U (17395).

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: No. The highest average FPS at Ultra settings is 36 FPS at 1080p, which is below the smooth threshold. At 1440p Ultra drops to 24 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to an unplayable 14 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 52 at 1080p to 35 at 1440p, and then to 20 at 4K. This represents a 61.5% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: This specific combo ranks 3375 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places it in the lower percentile of all possible system configurations for this game, indicating that while it can run Evolve, it is far from a top-tier setup.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the primary workhorse for Evolve's rendering, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p textures but becomes a limiting factor as resolution increases and memory demand grows.

The GPU's clocks are set at a base of 1257 MHz with a boost of 1340 MHz. The memory operates at 2000 MHz, or 8 Gbps effective. These clock speeds, combined with 2304 shading units, deliver a peak FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is what allows the card to hit 86 FPS at 1080p Low, but it is insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions.

The RX 580's position in the market is clear from its benchmark scores. Its Passmark G3D score of 8813 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005 place it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the performance delta is minimal. The data shows a 0.1% deficit to the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile and a 0.4% deficit to the GTX 1660 SUPER, but a 0.5% advantage over the Radeon 740M. These tight margins indicate that the RX 580 is a mid-pack performer, capable of handling older or less demanding titles like Evolve at moderate settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RX 580 ranks 3375 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This rank places the configuration in the bottom 8.8% of all possible pairings, which is a strong indicator of its performance ceiling. The data suggests that while this combo is functional, it is not optimized for Evolve, and many other system configurations will deliver significantly better results.

This low rank is primarily attributable to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The CPU's percentile rank of 71 is respectable, but the GPU's percentile rank of 53 drags the overall combo down. The benchmark results indicate a system that is balanced for entry-level 1080p gaming but falls behind when pushed toward higher fidelity or resolution targets. For reference, the CPU's average benchmark score of 17507 is competitive with its rivals, but the GPU's average score of 12928 is only middling, and this imbalance shows in the final combo ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo performs best. Low settings yield an average of 86 FPS, which is very smooth. Medium settings reduce the average to 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. High settings drop the average further to 52 FPS. Ultra settings are the weakest at this resolution, with an average of 36 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

At 2560x1440, performance degrades significantly. Low settings produce an average of 57 FPS, which is still acceptable. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a range between 38 and 51 FPS. High settings fall to an average of 35 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 24 FPS, making them largely unplayable for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings are the only playable option, with an average of 33 FPS. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High settings drop to 20 FPS, and Ultra settings collapse to just 14 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K gaming is not viable with this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo are at 1080p with Medium or High presets. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a balanced experience with an average of 66 FPS and a minimum of 56 FPS, ensuring most gameplay remains fluid. For users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw speed, the High preset at 1080p provides an average of 52 FPS, which is still within a playable range.

For those with 1440p monitors, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice, delivering an average of 57 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 44 FPS, may be acceptable for slower-paced games but risks noticeable stuttering in Evolve's combat scenarios.

At 4K, the data strongly advises against using this combo. Even the Low preset only averages 33 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at any resolution should be avoided, as it only reaches 36 FPS at best (1080p) and drops to 14 FPS at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that the Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that guarantees a consistently high frame rate, while Medium at 1080p offers the best compromise between performance and visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides the computational foundation for this combo. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This CPU has a 65 W TDP and is built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die.

In terms of gaming performance, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are strong. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and 3DMark 16-thread score of 4863 indicate that it can handle multi-threaded workloads effectively. The single-thread performance is also adequate, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1460 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2653. These scores are competitive with its nearest rivals, with the average benchmark score of 17507 being nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and the Intel Core 7 150U (17395).

In Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 4600G is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. The fact that the FPS drops consistently from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking shows it is more than capable of supporting the RX 580, and the 8 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce latency in game scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, performance drops from 86 FPS at 1080p to 57 FPS at 1440p (a 33.7% decrease), and then to 33 FPS at 4K (a 61.6% decrease from 1080p). This steep decline is a clear indicator that the RX 580's compute and memory bandwidth are being saturated as the pixel count increases.

The scaling is similar across all settings. At Medium, the average FPS drops from 66 at 1080p to 44 at 1440p (33.3% decrease) and then to 25 at 4K (62.1% decrease). At High, the numbers are 52, 35, and 20, representing a 38.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 61.5% drop from 1080p to 4K. Ultra settings show the same pattern, with 36, 24, and 14 FPS respectively.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all presets confirms that the GPU is the primary limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the performance difference between 1080p and 4K would be much smaller, as the CPU load would remain constant while the GPU load increased. Instead, the large FPS drops indicate that the RX 580's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS of compute power are insufficient to handle the higher resolution workloads. The data suggests that to improve 4K performance, a more powerful GPU would be required, as the Ryzen 5 4600G has ample headroom to support it.