Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination delivers playable frame rates at 1080p in Evolve, but the data reveals a configuration that struggles severely as resolution increases. This pairing ranks at 1597 out of 1695 tested combos for this game, placing it in the bottom 6% of all systems evaluated. The measured FPS figures show a clear pattern: the GTX 1650's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus become the dominant limiting factors at higher resolutions, while the CPU's six Zen 2 cores provide sufficient headroom at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 45.6 at 1080p to 33.7 at 1440p, then collapses to 19.4 at 4K. This represents a 57% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the GPU is being overwhelmed by pixel count rather than the CPU creating a bottleneck. The scaling pattern is even more dramatic at Ultra settings, where 32.9 FPS at 1080p falls to 23.7 at 1440p and eventually 15.2 at 4K.

The resolution scaling behavior suggests the GTX 1650's memory subsystem is the critical constraint. With only 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth and 4 GB of VRAM, the card cannot sustain texture throughput as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the system manages 76.1 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 53.9 at 1440p and 28.6 at 4K. The proportional drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings (62% reduction) is smaller than at High settings (57% reduction), which is counterintuitive but reflects how the GPU's shading units become less relevant when memory bandwidth is the limiting factor.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. The Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clocks, provides enough single-thread performance to keep up with the GTX 1650 at 1080p. However, at 4K, the GPU's compute throughput of 2.984 TFLOPS is simply insufficient for Evolve's rendering demands, regardless of CPU capability. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial gains at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU would remain relevant for another GPU tier.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 1080p with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, at Medium settings the system achieves 59 FPS at 1920x1080, and at Low settings it reaches 76.1 FPS. However, High settings drop to 45.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.9 FPS, which may feel inconsistent during intense combat sequences.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in raw compute?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 8713 places it 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile and 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon 550X. It is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro P2200, showing these cards are statistically identical in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample headroom, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates drop proportionally with pixel count rather than showing a flat CPU-bound ceiling.

Q: What settings should be used for a balance of visuals and performance?

A: Medium settings at 1080p provide the best balance, delivering 59 FPS. Dropping to Low settings yields 76.1 FPS for competitive play, while High settings at 1440p (33.7 FPS) are borderline playable but not recommended for fast-paced action.

Q: How does this CPU compare to the Intel Core i3-13100F in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17489, which is 1% higher than the Intel Core i3-13100F's 17665 score. The delta is 1%, indicating the AMD processor holds a slight edge in multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile among all tested graphics cards?

A: The GTX 1650 sits at the 43rd percentile, meaning 57% of tested GPUs are faster. This places it in the lower-midrange segment, consistent with its 4 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus width.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1597 out of 1695 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 5.8% of all configurations evaluated for Evolve. This is a poor showing, reflecting the GTX 1650's age and limited memory bandwidth relative to modern titles. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is dragged down further by the CPU's 75th percentile ranking, but the pairing still underperforms what either component might suggest individually.

The ranking implies that most other tested combos deliver better frame rates in Evolve. This is expected given the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM capacity and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, which are insufficient for the game's texture-heavy environments at higher resolutions. The CPU's 75th percentile score (17489 average) is respectable, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a GPU-bound title like Evolve.

For context, the Ryzen 5 4600G's nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0% delta) and Intel Core i5-12450H (0.1% faster) — all have similar average scores, confirming the CPU is not the issue. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the RTX 3050 A Mobile (0.4% faster) and Radeon 550X (0.4% faster), also perform similarly, suggesting the entire class of GPUs around the GTX 1650 struggles with this game. The ranking data indicates that users seeking better Evolve performance would need to move up significantly in GPU tier to see meaningful gains.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. Low settings produce 76.1 FPS average, which is smooth for competitive play. Medium settings maintain 59 FPS, offering a good visual experience without sacrificing responsiveness. High settings drop to 45.6 FPS, which is playable but may show stutter in busy scenes. Ultra settings fall to 32.9 FPS, which is marginal for an FPS title.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades noticeably. Low settings still manage 53.9 FPS, which is acceptable. Medium settings hit 41 FPS, while High settings average 33.7 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 23.7 FPS, which is not viable for gameplay. The step from 1080p to 1440p at High settings represents a 26% performance loss, indicating the GPU's pixel throughput is being taxed.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly out of its depth. Low settings achieve only 28.6 FPS, Medium drops to 25.7 FPS, High falls to 19.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 15.2 FPS. None of these frame rates are acceptable for an FPS title, even at Low settings. The 4K data confirms that the GTX 1650 cannot handle Evolve at this resolution, regardless of quality settings.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent behavior: at 1080p, the gap between Low (76.1 FPS) and Ultra (32.9 FPS) is 57%; at 1440p, the gap is 56% (53.9 to 23.7); at 4K, the gap is 47% (28.6 to 15.2). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly bottlenecked by memory bandwidth rather than compute units.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock deliver solid single-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919. The processor's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for feeding the GTX 1650 at 1080p.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The game is an FPS title that relies heavily on GPU rendering, and the measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 76.1 FPS, which is well within the CPU's capability. The 3DMark scores support this: the CPU's single-thread score of 726 and 2-thread score of 1430 indicate adequate per-core performance for this title.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms three-quarters of tested processors. Its nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0% delta) and Core i5-12450H (0.1% faster), all cluster within 1% performance, showing that the 4600G is competitive with contemporary midrange parts. The PassMark multithread score of 15992 and Geekbench multicore score of 6093 confirm the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities, though these are not heavily utilized in Evolve.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 support make this a power-efficient choice, but the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant when paired with a discrete GPU. The PCIe Gen 3 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the GTX 1650, which does not require PCIe 4.0 to reach its full performance potential. In this configuration, the CPU is more than capable of supporting the GPU, and any performance limitations in Evolve are attributable to the graphics card.