Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti combination delivers playable frame rates only at the lowest settings in Evolve, with the pairing ranking near the very bottom of the database. The data indicates a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, yet the CPU’s specifications reveal a foundation that is more than capable of feeding the GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G 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 places in the 75th percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 17489. In Evolve, a fast-paced FPS, the processor’s multi-threading capabilities are substantial; its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 suggests ample headroom for game logic and physics calculations. However, the single-thread performance, reflected in a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919, is more modest, which can matter for games that rely heavily on a single main thread.

The Ryzen 5 4600G’s performance relative to its direct rivals is tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores nearly identically with a deltaPct of 0, while the Intel Core i5-12450H is only 0.1% ahead. The Intel Core i3-14100T and Core i3-13100F are 0.8% and 1% ahead, respectively. This indicates that within its performance tier, the 4600G is a solid, average performer, but in this specific game, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The measured frame rates suggest that the processor is rarely the limiting factor; instead, the workload is shifted to the graphics card. With 12 threads available, the CPU can handle the background tasks and AI of Evolve without issue, but the GPU’s inability to render frames quickly enough caps the overall experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear limiting component in this configuration. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus and a bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s, it is an entry-level card from the Pascal generation. Its base clock of 1291 MHz and boost clock of 1392 MHz are modest. The GPU’s benchmark standing is low, sitting in the 30th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 5316. Its closest rivals in the database, the NVIDIA GeForce 930A (0% delta), GeForce 940M (0.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R7 240 (0.7% ahead), are all similarly low-powered parts, confirming its position in the lower echelons of performance.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is a critical constraint. At 1080p with High settings, the card manages 36.6 FPS, but when pushed to Ultra settings, the frame rate collapses to 25.1 FPS. This drop reflects both the GPU’s raw compute limits and the pressure on its memory subsystem. The GTX 1050 Ti’s performance in DirectX 11, as measured by Passmark, is a score of 45, which is its strongest API result, yet it is still insufficient for demanding modern titles. The data shows that the card’s 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is simply not enough to maintain high frame rates in Evolve, especially as resolution and settings increase. The GPU is the definitive bottleneck, and the CPU’s power is left untapped.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling across resolutions clearly illustrates the GPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 61.7 FPS at Low settings down to 25.1 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the performance drops significantly: the Low setting yields 39 FPS, a 36.8% decrease from 1080p, while the High setting falls to 23.1 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p produces just 16.6 FPS, which is identical to the 4K High result. This pattern shows that the GPU is already saturated at 1080p, and any increase in pixel count severely impacts performance.

At 4K (3840x2160), the results are mostly unplayable. The Low setting manages 24.5 FPS, Medium drops to 20.8 FPS, High to 16.6 FPS, and Ultra to a dismal 8.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Low (61.7 FPS) to 4K Low (24.5 FPS) represents a 60.3% reduction in performance. This steep decline is characteristic of a system where the graphics card’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed. The data suggests that the CPU has no role in this degradation; the frame rate is entirely dictated by the GPU’s rendering capabilities. For a 1080p experience, the GTX 1050 Ti is just barely sufficient at Low settings, but it lacks the headroom for higher resolutions or more demanding presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frames per second data provides a comprehensive view of the system’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the best-case scenario is the Low preset, which yields an average of 61.7 FPS, a playable level for an FPS. The Medium preset drops to 46.8 FPS, and High falls to 36.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the weakest at 1080p, producing only 25.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a fast-paced shooter.

At 2560x1440, the performance is significantly worse. The Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, with an average of 39 FPS. Medium drops to 34.3 FPS, High to 23.1 FPS, and Ultra to 16.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is not a viable resolution for this combo, even on the lowest settings. The jump from 1080p to 1440p incurs a performance penalty of roughly 37% at Low settings, which highlights the GPU’s struggle with increased pixel throughput.

At 3840x2160, the system is essentially non-functional for gaming. The Low preset manages 24.5 FPS, which is borderline, but Medium (20.8 FPS), High (16.6 FPS), and Ultra (8.3 FPS) are all well below playable standards. The data shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1050 Ti is only capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p on Low settings. Any increase in visual fidelity or resolution results in a proportional and severe drop in frame rate, confirming the GPU as the absolute performance ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks 1682 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 0.8% of all systems, indicating that it is one of the least capable configurations for this game. This ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s low standing in the database, as the CPU’s 75th percentile performance is far above the GPU’s 30th percentile. The data suggests that the CPU is not a contributing factor to the low rank; rather, the GPU’s inability to render frames at a competitive rate drags the entire combo to the bottom of the list.

The rank of 1682 is consistent with the measured FPS results. A combo that can only manage 61.7 FPS at 1080p Low is not competitive with systems that can achieve high frame rates at higher settings. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the GeForce 930A and 940M, are all mobile or entry-level parts, further emphasizing the desktop GTX 1050 Ti’s position as a legacy, low-end component. Even with the capable Ryzen 5 4600G providing strong CPU performance, the system is unable to escape the GPU’s limitations. In the context of Evolve, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at the absolute minimum settings, and its overall rank reflects that reality. The data clearly indicates that upgrading the graphics card would yield a massive improvement in both frame rates and the combo’s standing in the database, while the current CPU would remain relevant for years to come.