Evolve

# Evolve with AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti produces a benchmark profile for Evolve that is heavily weighted toward 1080p gameplay, with frame rates falling sharply as resolution climbs. This combination ranks 3185th out of 3700 tested combos for this title, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured data shows a system capable of smooth play at lower resolutions, but one that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with high quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 123 FPS average, which drops to 83 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 47 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 62% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GTX 1660 Ti's rendering throughput is the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. With High settings, the average frame rate moves from 75 FPS at 1080p to 50 FPS at 1440p and 29 FPS at 4K — a 61% drop from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 95 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset demonstrates the steepest decline, falling from 52 FPS at 1080p to 35 FPS at 1440p and 20 FPS at 4K, a 62% reduction across the resolution range.

These consistent percentage drops across all settings strongly suggest that the limiting component is the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than the CPU. The GTX 1660 Ti's 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 84.96 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with Ultra settings demanding more per-pixel work. The 6 GB GDDR6 memory capacity also becomes a factor at higher resolutions, though the measured data does not explicitly indicate memory capacity-related stuttering.

At 1080p, the system achieves playable frame rates even at Ultra (52 FPS), indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution. The 123 FPS at Low settings suggests there is headroom for higher refresh rate displays at 1080p, though the Ultra preset's 52 FPS average indicates that maxing out settings will cap the experience at standard 60 Hz monitors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G brings 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This processor, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process, features 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB L1 plus 512 KB L2 per core. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at resolutions above 1080p. The 3dmark scores show strong multi-threaded performance — 4863 for 16 threads and 4889 for max threads — but the single-thread score of 726 suggests that the game may not be heavily dependent on single-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 indicate a balanced processor that should handle the game's logic and physics without bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 on average, just 0.1% behind the 4600G. The Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% ahead at 17395, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE trails by 0.6% at 17614 and the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% ahead at 17648. These close margins indicate that the 4600G sits in a competitive mid-range CPU segment, though its performance headroom over the GPU is sufficient at 1080p where frame rates exceed 120 FPS at Low settings.

The 4600G's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant in this configuration since the GTX 1660 Ti handles all rendering. The CPU's DDR4 memory support with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures the GPU receives data without significant delays. For a game like Evolve, which released in 2015, the 4600G's processing power is more than adequate; the measured frame rates at 1080p Low (123 FPS) and even Ultra (52 FPS) demonstrate that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve. Built on the Turing architecture with a TU116 chip on TSMC's 12 nm process, the GPU features 1536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. Its base clock of 1500 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus for 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 41st percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7723. Its PassMark G3D score of 12871 and DirectX 11 score of 103 indicate solid DirectX 11 performance, which is relevant for Evolve given its 2015 release. The GPU's nearest rivals show it clustered with lower-tier cards: the AMD Radeon 540 is 0.7% behind, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 is 1.9% behind, the AMD Radeon R7 250 is 2.2% behind, and the Intel Arc A310 is 2.3% behind. This positions the GTX 1660 Ti as a modest performer relative to the broader GPU landscape.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU struggling at 4K resolution, particularly at higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate of 20 FPS is below playable thresholds, while 4K High (29 FPS) and 4K Medium (36 FPS) remain borderline. The 4K Low setting at 47 FPS approaches playability but still falls short of 60 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU delivers 83 FPS at Low, 64 FPS at Medium, 50 FPS at High, and 35 FPS at Ultra — a usable range for most settings except Ultra. At 1080p, the GPU achieves 123 FPS at Low, 95 FPS at Medium, 75 FPS at High, and 52 FPS at Ultra.

The 6 GB GDDR6 memory capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Evolve, though 4K Ultra settings may approach the limit. The GPU's 5.437 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 169.9 GTexel/s texture rate provide adequate compute for the game's effects, but the 84.96 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions where more pixels require processing per frame.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 3185th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 14th percentile of all tested systems. This low ranking reflects the GPU's modest performance relative to the broader database, despite the CPU being in the 71st percentile among processors. The disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles indicates an imbalanced pairing, where the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can utilize.

The rank suggests that most other tested combinations deliver higher frame rates in Evolve, likely due to more powerful GPUs. However, the measured data indicates this combo is functional for 1080p gaming, particularly at Medium and High settings where frame rates exceed 75 FPS. The rank should be interpreted with the understanding that Evolve is a 2015 title, and modern GPUs would naturally outperform this older mid-range card.

In the context of the GPU's nearest rivals, the GTX 1660 Ti's performance in Evolve is consistent with its benchmark scores. The small deltaPct values against rivals (0.7% to 2.3%) indicate that systems with similarly-ranked GPUs would produce comparable frame rates. The CPU's rivals show similar clustering, with deltaPct values under 1%, suggesting that swapping the 4600G for a comparable processor would have minimal impact on Evolve's performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 123 FPS, Medium settings yield 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS, High settings achieve 75 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra (71 FPS) demonstrates the significant impact of quality settings on frame rate at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decrease substantially. Low settings still provide 83 FPS, Medium settings average 64 FPS with a range of 54 to 74 FPS, High settings reach 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 48 FPS, showing a narrower but still significant spread.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 47 FPS, Medium settings 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and maximum of 42 FPS, High settings 29 FPS, and Ultra just 20 FPS. The 27 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest absolute spread, but the frame rates are all below optimal playability.

The Medium preset data is the only one with complete min/max information across all resolutions. At 1080p, the 81-110 FPS range shows consistent frame delivery. At 1440p, the 54-74 FPS range maintains smoothness. At 4K, the 31-42 FPS range indicates noticeable fluctuation, which could manifest as stuttering during intense gameplay moments.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where all settings deliver playable frame rates. At 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 52 FPS, while Low settings reach 123 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: 4K performance is marginal. The best 4K result is 47 FPS at Low settings, while 4K Medium averages 36 FPS and 4K High drops to 29 FPS. 4K Ultra at 20 FPS is below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U, 0.6% behind the Ryzen 3 8300GE, and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i3-14100T.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The data indicates yes. Frame rates drop 61-62% from 1080p to 4K across all settings, a consistent pattern that points to GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

Q: What settings should be used at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings provide 83 FPS, Medium 64 FPS, High 50 FPS, and Ultra 35 FPS. Medium offers the best balance of visual quality and playability.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti sits in the 41st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7723. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 540, is 0.7% behind.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset at 95 FPS average with a range of 81 to 110 FPS provides the best experience. It offers smooth frame delivery above 60 FPS with visual improvements over Low settings. High settings at 75 FPS remain fully playable, but the jump from Medium to High yields only an 20 FPS average reduction while the visual uplift may be modest. Ultra at 52 FPS is playable but sacrifices the headroom needed for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, Medium settings with 64 FPS average and a 54-74 FPS range deliver the most consistent experience. High settings at 50 FPS are borderline, while Low at 83 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality. Ultra at 35 FPS is not recommended for active gameplay.

For 4K, no setting provides ideal performance. Low at 47 FPS is the only option approaching playability, but the experience will still involve noticeable frame pacing issues. Medium at 36 FPS with a 31-42 FPS range is playable only for non-competitive scenarios. Users should consider 1440p Medium as the practical ceiling for this combo in Evolve, balancing visual fidelity with frame rate stability.