Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a combination that places itself in the upper echelon of tested hardware configurations for Evolve. With a combo rank of 612 out of 1695 tested combos, this pairing sits comfortably in the top 36% of all systems benchmarked in this title. The data indicates a system that is well above average for handling Evolve, though the rank reveals that a significant portion of tested combos still deliver higher frame rates. This position is largely a reflection of the RX 6800 XT's standing, as its individual percentile versus all GPUs is 87, meaning it outperforms 87% of the database's GPU pool. Conversely, the Ryzen 5 4600G holds a percentile of 75 against all CPUs, suggesting the processor is a smaller but still notable factor in the combo's overall placement. The gap between the GPU's high percentile and the CPU's slightly lower one hints that while the graphics card is a top-tier performer, the CPU is the less dominant component in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 612 out of 1695 places this system in the 64th percentile of all tested configurations. This is a strong showing, but the data suggests it is not a top-tier contender for Evolve. The GPU is the clear driver of this ranking. The RX 6800 XT's average benchmark score of 49982 places it just 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M, which scores 49737, and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which scores 48704. Looking at the other side, it trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%, which scores 50826, and leads the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 1.9%, which scores 49071. These are all very close margins, showing that the RX 6800 XT is a high-performing card that is competing directly with other upper-midrange to high-end options.

The CPU's contribution to the combo rank is more modest. The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score is 17489. This places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which scores 17482 with a 0% delta. It is also just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12450H, which scores 17475, and 1% behind the Intel Core i3-13100F, which scores 17665. The processor is not a bottleneck in the traditional sense, but its lower benchmark scores relative to the GPU's top-tier performance suggest that the combo's rank is likely held back by the CPU's capabilities. The system's position is a direct result of pairing a very strong GPU with a mid-range CPU. The measured FPS data supports this, showing that at lower resolutions, the system struggles to push past certain frame rate ceilings, a typical sign of a CPU limit.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet informative scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 145.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, that number drops by 32.4% to 98.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields 53.4 FPS, a further 45.8% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is a classic indicator of a system transitioning from a CPU-bound state to a GPU-bound state. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. The fact that the FPS does not scale linearly with the pixel count increase suggests that the CPU is holding the system back at the lower resolution.

The pattern becomes clearer when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system hits 231.9 FPS. At 1440p Low, it falls to 166 FPS, a 28.4% drop, and at 4K Low, it reaches 93 FPS, a 43.9% drop from 1440p. The fact that even at Low settings the 1080p frame rate is not exceptionally higher than the 1440p rate (a 65.9 FPS gap) indicates that the CPU is saturating its capability. If the GPU were the only limit, the 1080p Low frame rate would be significantly higher than the 1440p number. This data strongly suggests that for this combo in Evolve, the Ryzen 5 4600G is a limiting factor, especially at 1080p, where the GPU has more headroom to work with but is constrained by the CPU's processing power.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card with substantial resources. It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2250 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz. These specifications are more than sufficient for Evolve, a game from 2015, and the measured data confirms this. The GPU's performance is never the primary bottleneck, except at the highest resolution and settings combination. At 4K Ultra, the system produces an average of 38.1 FPS, which is a low playable rate, but at 4K High, it jumps to 53.4 FPS. This shows that the GPU can handle the 4K resolution well with moderate settings.

The GPU's role is more apparent when comparing the FPS between settings at the same resolution. At 1440p, the difference between Low (166 FPS) and Ultra (68.5 FPS) is a massive 97.5 FPS, which is a direct result of the GPU's workload increasing. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the component responding most to the graphics quality changes. The GPU's high memory capacity and bandwidth are not stressed by Evolve, but its raw compute power, reflected in its 20.74 TFLOPS FP32 performance, is what allows it to maintain high frame rates. The data shows a GPU that is overqualified for the game's demands, but its performance is capped at lower resolutions by the CPU. The GPU's role is to provide headroom; it is the CPU that dictates the ceiling at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo. The best experience, balancing visual fidelity and frame rate, is achieved at the Medium preset. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 126 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth experience. At 1920x1080, Medium jumps to 187.2 FPS, providing an extremely high refresh rate experience. The High preset is also viable, offering 98.6 FPS at 1440p and 145.9 FPS at 1080p. However, the step from Medium to High comes with a notable performance cost. For example, at 1440p, the drop from Medium to High is 27.4 FPS, a 21.7% decrease. This is a significant hit for a visual improvement that may be less noticeable in a fast-paced FPS.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combo. At 1440p, it only averages 68.5 FPS, and at 1080p, it barely breaks 100 FPS at 99.8 FPS. While these are playable, they are far below the frame rates achievable on Medium. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is too demanding for the CPU or GPU to handle at high frame rates. The 4K resolution with Medium settings (72.5 FPS) is also a strong option for users with a 4K display. For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p offers a sweet spot, providing high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality. The Low preset, which yields 166 FPS at 1440p and 231.9 FPS at 1080p, is only necessary for competitive play where maximum frame rate is the priority. For general use, Medium provides the best balance of quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data for this combination is comprehensive, covering 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions across four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset leads with an average of 231.9 FPS. Medium follows with 187.2 FPS. High is next with 145.9 FPS, and Ultra drops significantly to 99.8 FPS. This spread shows the performance cost of each settings tier. The jump from Ultra to High is a 46.1 FPS increase, while the jump from High to Medium is a 41.3 FPS increase, showing a consistent pattern of performance gains as settings are lowered.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still very high. Low averages 166 FPS, while Medium averages 126 FPS. High and Ultra produce 98.6 FPS and 68.5 FPS, respectively. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance hit of roughly 28-33% across all presets, which is consistent with a GPU that is starting to become more of a factor. At 3840x2160, the system is pushed harder. Low averages 93 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium averages 72.5 FPS. High drops to 53.4 FPS, and Ultra is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS, averaging just 38.1 FPS. The 4K data reveals a clear GPU bottleneck at the higher settings, as the frame rates drop steeply from Low to Ultra. The system is capable of 4K gaming, but only at lower settings presets for a consistently smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 612th out of 1695 tested combinations. This places it in the top 36% of all tested systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. At Low settings, the system achieves 231.9 FPS, but this is not significantly higher than the 1440p Low result of 166 FPS, indicating the CPU is capping performance.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores?

A: The RX 6800 XT, with an average score of 49982, is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. It trails the NVIDIA RTX A1000 by 1.7%.

Q: What settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average frame rate at 2560x1440, delivering 166 FPS. The Medium preset is the highest quality option that still exceeds 120 FPS, with an average of 126 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with a smooth frame rate?

A: Yes, at 4K with the Medium preset, the system averages 72.5 FPS. The High preset is also playable with an average of 53.4 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 38.1 FPS.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the High and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 145.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 99.8 FPS. This is a difference of 46.1 FPS, representing a 31.6% performance decrease when moving from High to Ultra settings.