Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS built on the CryEngine, presents a specific challenge for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 pairing. The benchmark data for this combo places it at rank 1664 out of 2872 tested combinations, which puts it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking is not a verdict on the hardware's quality, but rather a precise measurement of how these two specific components interact when running this particular title. The measured frames per second across various resolutions and settings reveal a system that is capable of smooth gameplay, but one that requires careful attention to settings to achieve the best experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1664 out of 2872 means that roughly 58% of tested system configurations deliver higher average frame rates in Evolve. This places the pairing firmly in the mid-pack, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer for this game, it is far from being an outlier at the bottom. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU; the Ryzen 5 4600G and Radeon RX 9060 are both mid-range components in their respective categories, and their combined performance in Evolve is consistent with that positioning. The data shows a system that will handle the game's core mechanics without issue, but it will not dominate in raw frame rate output compared to higher-end combinations.

To contextualize this rank, we can look at the individual component standings. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all tested processors, meaning it outperforms 71% of its peers in general computational benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 17507 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, with a delta of just 0.1% against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and -0.6% against the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. This indicates the 4600G is a very consistent performer in its class. The GPU, on the other hand, sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores marginally higher by 0.7%. The combination of a slightly above-average CPU and a slightly below-average GPU relative to their respective fields results in the observed mid-pack ranking for Evolve. The data suggests that the GPU is likely the primary factor holding the combo back from a higher rank in this title, as the CPU has more headroom relative to its peers.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Its clock speeds are a significant factor in its performance: a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. These high clock speeds allow the GPU to process the graphical data in Evolve efficiently, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates. The GPU's compute capabilities, including 1792 shading units and an FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS, provide the raw processing power needed for the game's effects and lighting.

In the context of Evolve, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's texture and geometry data at the tested settings. The most demanding configuration tested is 4K Ultra, which yields an average of 28 FPS. This low frame rate suggests that at 4K, the GPU is becoming a bottleneck, as the sheer number of pixels to render overwhelms its processing capabilities. The data shows a clear progression: at 4K, moving from Low to Ultra settings results in a dramatic performance drop from 67 FPS to 28 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's fill rate and shading power are the limiting factors at this resolution. The GPU's pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s are adequate for lower resolutions, but they are stretched thin when tasked with 4K resolution at high detail levels.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user's target resolution and desired frame rate. The data provides clear guidance for each resolution tier. For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers an average of 137 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, Medium yields an average of 92 FPS, still offering a fluid experience with headroom for demanding scenes. Even at 4K, the Medium preset achieves a playable average of 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay.

The High preset offers a visual upgrade but comes at a significant performance cost. At 1080p, High drops the average FPS to 107, which is still very playable. At 1440p, High averages 72 FPS, which is adequate for most players. However, at 4K, High falls to 41 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset is the most demanding and is not recommended for this combo. It only achieves 74 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and a stutter-prone 28 FPS at 4K. The data strongly suggests that the Medium preset provides the best balance between visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions, with the Low preset serving as a fallback for users who prioritize maximum frame rates over visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data offers a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. The results are as follows:

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 176 FPS, showcasing the system's ability to push high frame rates when graphical demands are minimized. The Medium preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS, indicating stable performance. The High preset averages 107 FPS, still providing a smooth experience. The Ultra preset is the only setting that dips below the 100 FPS mark, averaging 74 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 118 FPS, which remains excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset averages 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS, which is still very smooth. The High preset averages 72 FPS, which is playable but begins to show the GPU's workload. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and starts to feel less fluid.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset averages 67 FPS, which is playable but shows a significant drop from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset averages 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS, making it a borderline experience. The High preset averages 41 FPS, which is a noticeable compromise. The Ultra preset is not viable for smooth gameplay, averaging just 28 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 60 FPS on a 1440p monitor?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 2560x1440 with the Medium preset, the combo achieves an average of 92 FPS, and with the High preset, it averages 72 FPS. Both settings provide a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: The Medium preset is the only viable option for 4K, yielding an average of 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS. The High and Ultra presets drop to 41 FPS and 28 FPS respectively, which are too low for a consistent experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 176 FPS, indicating the CPU can keep up. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate falls to 28 FPS, which is a clear sign of GPU limitation.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its closest rivals in general performance?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482, a delta of just 0.1%. It also trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, which scores 17614, a delta of -0.6%.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 107 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This indicates a very smooth and responsive experience for the game.

Q: Does the GPU's memory bandwidth affect its performance in Evolve?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is a factor in its ability to handle texture data. The benchmark results show a significant performance drop at 4K compared to 1440p, which is partially attributable to the demands placed on the memory bus at higher pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU's 65W TDP and 7nm process node make it an efficient part, but its performance in Evolve is what matters here. The CPU's general benchmark scores show it is a solid mid-range performer. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 13593, and its single-core score is 1919. The Geekbench multicore score is 6637, with a single-core score of 1460. These scores indicate the CPU has sufficient multi-threaded and single-threaded performance for a game like Evolve.

In the context of the measured FPS, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic data. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 176 FPS, which is a high frame rate that requires a capable CPU to maintain. The fact that the frame rate scales down significantly when the resolution increases suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as the pixel workload increases. The CPU's cache configuration, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache, is adequate for the game's data, and its 12 threads handle the game's background tasks without issue. The CPU's percentile ranking of 71st among all CPUs further reinforces that it is a competent performer that does not hold the system back in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern of scaling as resolution increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 results in a significant performance drop at every settings preset. This scaling is a direct indicator of the GPU's workload. The GPU has a fixed number of pixel processing units (ROPs) at 64 and a fixed texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s. As the resolution increases, the GPU must process more pixels and texture data, leading to lower frame rates.

For example, at the Medium preset, the average FPS drops from 137 at 1080p to 92 at 1440p and then to 52 at 4K. This is a drop of 45 FPS from 1080p to 1440p, and another 40 FPS from 1440p to 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 62%. This steep decline highlights that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not increase as dramatically with resolution. The data clearly shows that the Radeon RX 9060's processing power is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, which is typical for a mid-range GPU in a demanding title. The CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates when the GPU is not overwhelmed, as evidenced by the 176 FPS result at 1080p Low, but the GPU's performance ceiling defines the system's overall capability in Evolve.