Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Evolve. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by graphics load at higher resolutions, while at 1080p it demonstrates enough headroom to favor high refresh rates over pure visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep decline in performance as resolution increases, characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 80 FPS at 1920x1080 to 54 FPS at 2560x1440, and then falls to 31 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 32.5% performance hit from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42.6% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not perfectly linear, but the trend is clear: the GTX 1070's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus begin to struggle as the pixel throughput demands increase.

The scaling pattern across all presets tells a similar story. At the Low preset, the system achieves 132 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is particularly telling; despite dropping the settings to their minimum, the frame rate is still only 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. This indicates that at 4K, the limiting factor is almost entirely the GPU's raw fillrate and shading power, as reducing the CPU workload via lower settings does not yield a commensurate increase in performance.

Conversely, the gap between settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 77 FPS (132 vs. 55), but at 4K, that gap shrinks to 29 FPS (50 vs. 21). This convergence further confirms that the system becomes more GPU-limited at higher resolutions; the CPU overhead associated with higher settings is masked by the overwhelming pixel workload. The benchmark results indicate that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1080p is the target resolution, while 1440p is viable for High settings, and 4K is only suitable for Low settings if playability is defined as above 30 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Evolve, this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 holds a combo rank of 3053 out of 3700 tested combos. This places it in the lower 17.5% of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it is far from a top-tier configuration. This ranking is a holistic measure that likely accounts for performance across all measured settings and resolutions, and the data suggests that the GTX 1070, while a capable card in its day, is now positioned near the lower end of the performance spectrum for this title relative to other hardware pairings.

The GPU itself sits at the 47th percentile for all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rivals in terms of raw GPU benchmark score include the AMD FirePro W5000, which is only 0.2% ahead, and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, which is 0.5% ahead. On the other side, the NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 are 0.6% and 0.7% behind, respectively. This tight clustering suggests the GTX 1070 is not an outlier in its performance class; it is firmly in the middle of a pack of older professional and consumer cards.

The CPU, however, is a much stronger component in this pairing. The Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 71st percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% behind). This significant disparity in CPU and GPU percentile rankings (71 vs. 47) highlights a potential imbalance, but in a GPU-bound game like Evolve at higher resolutions, the weaker component dictates the overall experience. The low combo rank is therefore a reflection of the GPU's limitations rather than a condemnation of the CPU.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. The data shows an average of 31 FPS on High settings and 50 FPS on Low settings at 3840x2160. Only the Low preset achieves a playable frame rate above 30 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to an average of 21 FPS, which is not a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 60 FPS experience?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently exceeds 60 FPS across multiple presets. At 1080p, the High preset averages 80 FPS, Medium averages 102 FPS, and Low averages 132 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (88 FPS) surpasses the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to the GPU performance?

A: The CPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers. The Ryzen 5 4600G is in the 71st percentile for all CPUs, while the GTX 1070 is in the 47th percentile for all GPUs. This suggests the CPU has more headroom than the GPU, and the GTX 1070 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for the GTX 1070 in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the system is primarily GPU-limited, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the relatively small performance difference between Low and High settings at 1080p (132 vs. 80 FPS), which points to GPU scaling rather than CPU limitations.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G had a launch MSRP of $154. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 had a launch MSRP of 379 USD.

Q: What is the average frame rate difference between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 68 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 37 FPS. This is a difference of 31 FPS, or a 45.6% reduction in performance when moving from Medium to Ultra, highlighting the heavy cost of the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for optimizing the experience in Evolve. The primary goal should be to maintain a frame rate above 60 FPS for responsive gameplay, and the data shows that this is achievable at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings.

For users with a 1920x1080 display, the High preset is the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 80 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target, while offering a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset. The Ultra preset, while visually superior, drops the average to 55 FPS, which introduces a higher risk of frame pacing issues and dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that the High preset is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance at this resolution.

For 2560x1440 displays, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. It achieves an average of 68 FPS, with a minimum recorded frame rate of 58 FPS, keeping the experience mostly smooth. The High preset at this resolution drops to 54 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold and may be noticeable during intense action sequences. The Low preset at 88 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the Medium preset offers a substantially better visual experience at a modest performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the system is severely constrained. The only preset that achieves a playable average frame rate is Low, which hits 50 FPS. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. Given the data, 4K gaming should be reserved for less demanding titles or for players who prioritize resolution over frame rate. The High and Ultra presets at 4K (31 and 21 FPS, respectively) are not recommended for active gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings combination. Where available, minimum and maximum frame rates are provided for the Medium preset.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 21 FPS average
• High: 31 FPS average
• Medium: 39 FPS average (min: 33, max: 45)
• Low: 50 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 37 FPS average
• High: 54 FPS average
• Medium: 68 FPS average (min: 58, max: 79)
• Low: 88 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 55 FPS average
• High: 80 FPS average
• Medium: 102 FPS average (min: 87, max: 117)
• Low: 132 FPS average

The data clearly shows a direct correlation between settings and performance, with the Low preset consistently providing the highest frame rates across all resolutions. The Medium preset offers a balanced middle ground, with the variance between minimum and maximum FPS being relatively tight, suggesting consistent frame delivery. The Ultra preset exacts a heavy toll, often halving the frame rate compared to the High preset at the same resolution.

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. This configuration provides ample multi-threading capability for modern games, and its benchmark scores reflect a strong showing in synthetic tests. For instance, it scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1919 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 6637.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. Given that the system is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, the 4600G is more than sufficient for this task. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p shows a 77 FPS drop, which is primarily driven by the GPU's inability to handle the increased shading and texture work of the Ultra preset, not a CPU bottleneck. The CPU's 12 threads help ensure that background tasks and game engine threads do not cause hitches, contributing to the relatively stable minimum frame rates seen in the Medium preset data.

However, the CPU's performance does not fully compensate for the GPU's age. While the 4600G sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, the GTX 1070 is in the 47th percentile. This means that in a game like Evolve, which was released in 2015 and is not exceptionally CPU-intensive by modern standards, the 4600G is likely not the limiting factor. The measured data supports this, as the frame rate is consistently tied to resolution and GPU settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 1919) ensures that the game's main thread is handled efficiently, preventing stalls that could otherwise reduce the frame rate.