Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 produces a broad spread of frame rates in Evolve, ranging from a playable 48.1 FPS at 4K High to a very fast 218.6 FPS at 1080p Low. The benchmark data shows that this combination ranks 766th out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the performance field. This pairing leverages a six-core Zen 2 processor with a modern Ampere GPU, and the measured results reveal a clear pattern where the resolution and quality settings dictate whether the experience is smooth or demanding.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows a significant drop, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo produces 129.3 FPS, but stepping up to 1440p High reduces this to 89.0 FPS, a decrease of roughly 31%. Moving to 4K High further cuts performance to 48.1 FPS, which is about 63% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline suggests that the RTX 3070’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are being pushed hard by the pixel count, while the CPU has enough headroom to keep feeding frames at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. For instance, at Low settings, the combo delivers 218.6 FPS at 1080p, 147.9 FPS at 1440p, and 82.3 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low is about 32%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is about 44%. This widening difference indicates that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become more critical as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 32.7 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay, showing that this combo is not suited for maximum settings at that resolution.

The data suggests that the RTX 3070 is the bottleneck at 4K, as the Ryzen 5 4600G’s 12 threads and 4.2 GHz boost clock are sufficient for the game’s logic at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU keeps up well, with the GPU still able to push over 200 FPS at Low. However, the drop from 168.3 FPS at 1080p Medium to 113.8 FPS at 1440p Medium, a 32% reduction, reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. If the CPU were the constraint, the frame rate would plateau more noticeably at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average is 218.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: At 4K, the combo delivers 48.1 FPS on High and 64.0 FPS on Medium, but drops to 32.7 FPS on Ultra. This indicates it can handle 4K at Medium or High settings, but Ultra is not playable.

Q: How does the CPU’s thread count affect performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The benchmark data shows that the CPU keeps up with the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 218.6 FPS result at 1080p Low, suggesting the game is well-optimized for this thread count.

Q: What is the difference in performance between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, High produces 129.3 FPS, while Ultra produces 93.9 FPS. This is a difference of 35.4 FPS, or about 27% lower performance for the higher quality preset.

Q: Does the combo rank higher than the average tested system?

A: The combo ranks 766th out of 1695 tested combos. This places it in the 45th percentile, meaning it outperforms about 45% of systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory bandwidth influence the 4K results?

A: The RTX 3070 has 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. At 4K High, the combo achieves 48.1 FPS, which is lower than the 82.3 FPS at 4K Low, indicating that the bandwidth is sufficient for lower quality settings but becomes a limiting factor at higher ones.

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. In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, which the benchmark results show it does effectively at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 218.6 FPS is a strong indicator that the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to reach high refresh rates, as this is a demanding scenario for the processor.

The CPU’s 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game. The 3DMark scores for the CPU show a single-thread score of 726 and a max-thread score of 4889, indicating solid multi-threading capabilities. In Evolve, which is primarily a GPU-bound title, the CPU’s 12 threads are more than enough, and the data supports this, as the frame rate scales primarily with resolution rather than becoming CPU-limited.

The processor’s 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is above average, and its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-12450H with a delta of 0.1%, show that it performs on par with other mid-range options. For this game, the CPU is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that dropping resolution from 1440p to 1080p at High settings increases performance from 89.0 FPS to 129.3 FPS, a gain of 45%, which is only possible if the GPU was the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 766th out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the 45th percentile of all tested systems. This means that about 55% of the tested combos deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking is influenced by both the CPU and GPU, but given that the RTX 3070 is a high-end card with a 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, the overall combo rank is likely held back by the CPU’s 75th percentile standing. The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 22214, are strong, but the combo still falls short of the top tier.

When compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 3070 is about 1% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which has a deltaPct of 0.9. This suggests that the GPU itself is not the limiting factor in the ranking, but rather the combination with the CPU. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-13100F, has a deltaPct of -1, meaning the 4600G is 1% faster on average, but this margin is small in gaming scenarios. The 766th rank out of 1695 combos indicates that this pairing is solidly mid-pack, offering competitive performance for the hardware but not breaking into the top tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 218.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings reduce this to 168.3 FPS, still very smooth. High settings produce 129.3 FPS, which is excellent for most displays. Ultra settings drop to 93.9 FPS, which remains playable but shows a significant cost for the highest quality. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 57% reduction, indicating that the GPU is working harder with each quality increase.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings deliver 147.9 FPS, which is still above the 144 Hz threshold for many monitors. Medium settings yield 113.8 FPS, and High settings produce 89.0 FPS, which is suitable for 60-75 Hz displays. Ultra settings drop to 63.3 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent, averaging around 32-35%, showing that the GPU is the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings achieve 82.3 FPS, which is playable, and Medium settings hit 64.0 FPS, which is acceptable. High settings drop to 48.1 FPS, which is below the ideal for fast-paced FPS games. Ultra settings fall to 32.7 FPS, which is not a playable experience for most users. The data shows that 4K is only viable at Low or Medium settings for this pairing, and even then, the frame rate is not high enough for competitive play.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the best experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1080p, the High preset at 129.3 FPS offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, providing a smooth experience on most monitors. If a higher refresh rate is preferred, the Medium preset at 168.3 FPS is a better choice, as it still looks good and delivers a very high frame rate. The Low preset at 218.6 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is critical, as the visual downgrade is significant.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 113.8 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it offers a good balance of fidelity and speed. The High preset at 89.0 FPS is also viable for 60 Hz displays, but the Medium preset provides a smoother experience. The Ultra preset at 63.3 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate dips close to 60 FPS, which can feel less responsive in an FPS. The Low preset at 147.9 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors but sacrifices visual quality.

For 4K, the Low preset at 82.3 FPS is the only setting that provides a solid experience, as it stays above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 64.0 FPS is borderline, but it may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they produce 48.1 FPS and 32.7 FPS, respectively, which are too low for a fast-paced FPS like Evolve. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium to High settings, depending on the desired frame rate and visual quality.