Evolve

Evolve pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, creating a system that shows clear GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. The 4600G holds its own as a mid-range AM4 option, sitting at the 75th percentile across all CPUs, while the RTX 3060 Ti ranks at the 69th percentile among GPUs. This combination lands in the 1198th position out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The data reveals a system that delivers playable framerates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with high settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep performance curve as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average framerate drops from 162.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 107.8 FPS at 2560x1440, then falls to 61.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 3060 Ti becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count grows. The 1080p Low result of 162.3 FPS suggests the CPU has headroom to feed the GPU, but the 4K Low figure of 61.2 FPS shows the GPU is now the primary limiter.

High settings tell a similar story. The system delivers 95 FPS at 1080p, drops to 67.2 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 37.3 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p High is 27.8 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K High is 29.9 FPS, showing a nearly linear decline as resolution increases. This pattern points to the GPU being the limiting component across all tested resolutions, with the Ryzen 5 4600G providing sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the graphics card in this game.

Ultra settings at 4K produce only 27.2 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users. The scaling from Medium to Ultra at each resolution shows the cost of higher graphical fidelity. At 1080p, Medium produces 125 FPS while Ultra yields 64.6 FPS, nearly half the performance. The 4600G's single-thread score of 726 in 3DMark and its passmark single-thread result of 2653 suggest it can handle the game's logic, but the RTX 3060 Ti simply cannot maintain high framerates at 4K with heavy settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1198th out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in approximately the 71st percentile from the bottom. This ranking reflects the RTX 3060 Ti's position relative to other GPUs in the database. The GPU's average benchmark score of 25120 puts it nearly even with several rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 6700M scores 25180 with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 scores 25235 with a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon 890M scores 25246 with a delta of -0.5%. This means the RTX 3060 Ti performs within 0.7% of these competing cards, making the ranking highly dependent on the specific CPU pairing.

The CPU side shows a similar tight grouping. The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score of 17489 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE at 17482 with a 0% delta, and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17475 with a 0.1% delta. The CPU outperforms the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8% and the Intel Core i3-13100F by 1%. This clustering means the combo's ranking in Evolve is more influenced by the GPU than the CPU, as the processor sits within 1% of its closest competitors.

The data indicates this combo is positioned for 1080p gaming primarily, with acceptable 1440p performance. At 4K, the ranking would likely be lower if measured against higher-tier GPU pairings, but the measured results show it can still produce playable framerates at Low settings. The 1695 total combos tested gives context to the 1198 rank, suggesting this is a mid-pack performer rather than a top-tier or bottom-tier solution.

GPU Role

The RTX 3060 Ti brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU boosts to 1665 MHz from a base of 1410 MHz. This memory configuration is sufficient for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but the 8 GB capacity may become a constraint at 4K with High or Ultra settings, where the measured framerates drop to 37.3 and 27.2 FPS respectively.

The GPU's 4864 shading units and 152 texture mapping units handle the game's visual workload, with a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s. The 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in Evolve, which released in 2015 before ray tracing became standard. The FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS places it in a competitive range with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 and RX 6700M, which show deltas of -0.5% and -0.2% respectively in average benchmark scores.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility mean it can run modern rendering techniques, but Evolve's age suggests it relies on older DirectX 11 paths. The passmark DirectX 11 score of 163 versus the DirectX 12 score of 78 highlights this difference, with the card performing better under the older API. This explains why the measured FPS at 4K Low (61.2) is acceptable while 4K Ultra (27.2) is not — the GPU has enough raw throughput for moderate settings but struggles with the increased shading and texture load at maximum quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers strong performance across all settings. Low produces 162.3 FPS, Medium yields 125 FPS, High reaches 95 FPS, and Ultra drops to 64.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with even Ultra settings maintaining above 60 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 30.4 FPS, a significant penalty for the visual improvements.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates remain playable but show the GPU's limitations. Low produces 107.8 FPS, Medium delivers 83.9 FPS, High achieves 67.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 46.2 FPS. The 1440p High result of 67.2 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it viable for most gamers. The 1440p Ultra result of 46.2 FPS is below ideal, suggesting users should stick to High settings for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles with higher settings. Low delivers 61.2 FPS, which is borderline playable, Medium drops to 47.5 FPS, High falls to 37.3 FPS, and Ultra produces only 27.2 FPS. The 4K results clearly show that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming with maximum quality. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 34 FPS difference, with each settings tier costing roughly 10 FPS. For 4K users, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then the 61.2 FPS average may dip in intense combat scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce 61.2 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 47.5 FPS, High to 37.3 FPS, and Ultra to 27.2 FPS, making the higher presets impractical for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with all settings including Ultra (64.6 FPS) maintaining above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 67.2 FPS, which is also playable.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 25120 is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, RX 6600, and Radeon 890M. It trails them slightly, with deltas of -0.2% to -0.5% depending on the rival.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 17489 places it within 1% of its nearest rivals, and the 1080p Low result of 162.3 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings provide 67.2 FPS average at 2560x1440, which is the best balance of quality and performance. Medium delivers 83.9 FPS if you prefer higher framerates, while Ultra drops to 46.2 FPS.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM limit performance in Evolve?

A: The measured results show significant framerate drops at 4K with higher settings, but the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB capacity appear sufficient for 1080p and 1440p across all settings tested.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the best choice since the system maintains 64.6 FPS average, which is above the standard 60 FPS target. This provides the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. If you prefer higher framerates for competitive play, Low settings deliver 162.3 FPS, but the visual quality loss may not be worth the extra performance.

At 2560x1440, High settings offer the best experience with 67.2 FPS average. This balances visual fidelity with performance, keeping the framerate above 60 FPS. Medium settings provide 83.9 FPS for users who prioritize smoothness, while Ultra at 46.2 FPS is below the ideal threshold and should be avoided unless you can tolerate occasional stutter.

For 3840x2160, Low settings are the only recommendation, producing 61.2 FPS average. This is marginally above the 60 FPS target but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings at 47.5 FPS are playable but not ideal, and High or Ultra settings should be avoided as they produce 37.3 and 27.2 FPS respectively. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering resolution to 1440p for a better experience, as the 1440p High result of 67.2 FPS is more consistent than the 4K Low result. The data clearly shows this combo is optimized for 1080p gaming, with 1440p as a viable secondary option and 4K limited to minimum settings.