Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a stark example of a generational mismatch in a gaming rig. The 4600G is a 4000-series desktop APU built on the Zen 2 architecture, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz can boost up to 4.20 GHz, which is respectable for a chip of its class, but it also carries a 65 W TDP and relies on a shared 8 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, Intel Core i5-12450H, and Intel Core i3-14100T, all within a 1% delta of its average score of 17489. For Evolve, a 2015 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance is the more critical factor, and the data shows it can keep up with the demands of the game, though it is hardly a powerhouse by modern standards.

The real star here is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. This Ampere-based card is a massive piece of silicon with 10240 shading units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. Its boost clock of 1665 MHz is modest, but the raw throughput is immense, offering 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The memory subsystem is equally impressive: 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus delivers 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's average benchmark score is 41224, which puts it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and the newer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with deltas of -0.5%, -0.9%, and -1.1%, respectively. This means the 3080 Ti is effectively trading blows with a next-generation card, making it a formidable component for any resolution.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

In Evolve, the CPU's job is to manage the game's simulation, AI, and physics, which for a title from 2015 is not overly demanding on core count. The Ryzen 5 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for this workload. The 3DMark scores show a clear scaling curve: the 2-thread score is 1430, which jumps to 2732 at 4 threads, and 4138 at 8 threads, before plateauing at 4889 with max threads. This indicates that the game benefits from multiple threads but does not scale infinitely, and the sweet spot is well within the CPU's capabilities. The boost clock of 4.20 GHz is the more relevant metric here, as higher clocks directly reduce frame times in a game that is not heavily multi-threaded. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the FPS numbers are extremely high, but its limits become apparent at 4K where the GPU's workload increases. The 4600G's mediocre single-thread performance—a Geekbench single-core score of 1575—means it is not holding back the GPU at 1080p, but it is also not providing headroom for future, more demanding CPU-bound titles. In this specific game, the CPU provides enough throughput to keep the RTX 3080 Ti fed at 1080p and 1440p, but the frame rates at 4K suggest the GPU is doing the heavy lifting and the CPU is along for the ride.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant force in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM is ample for Evolve, even at 4K Ultra, as the game's textures are not particularly large by today's standards. The memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s is the key factor, allowing the GPU to stream high-resolution assets without stuttering. The boost clock of 1665 MHz is standard for the 30-series, but the massive number of shading units and texture mapping units (320 TMUs) ensures that pixel throughput is never an issue. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26896 is a strong indicator of its raw rasterization power, which is what Evolve primarily relies on, as it has no ray tracing features. The 3080 Ti's performance in this game is exceptional, as evidenced by the measured FPS. At 1080p with Low settings, it hits 233.6 FPS, demonstrating that it can obliterate the game's frame rate caps. The GPU's 80 RT cores are unused here, but its compute power for traditional shading is more than enough to push high frame rates at all resolutions. The VRAM capacity is not a concern, and the high bandwidth ensures that even at 4K, the card is not starved for data. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the star of this show, and its performance is only limited by the CPU at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This particular combination of CPU and GPU ranks 494 out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. That places it in the top 30% of all systems tested, which is a solid position, but not a top-tier one. Given the strength of the RTX 3080 Ti, one might expect a higher rank, but the Ryzen 5 4600G is a limiting factor. The combo rank reflects the overall balance of the system; a more powerful CPU would likely push this ranking much higher. The data implies that while the GPU is capable of top-tier performance, the CPU prevents it from reaching its full potential in a game that is not heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions. Compared to other combos, this pairing is in the upper-middle class, delivering excellent frame rates but falling short of the absolute best scores achieved by systems with more balanced, high-end CPUs. The delta between the CPU's average score and its nearest rival is negligible, but the GPU's performance is what contributes most to the combo's rank. In essence, this is a case where the GPU is overqualified for the CPU, and the rank reflects that imbalance. It is a fast system, but the data suggests that upgrading the CPU would yield a significant jump in this ranking, as the 3080 Ti has more performance to give.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of this combo's behavior. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it averages 233.6 FPS. Moving to Medium, it drops to 203.5 FPS, and High settings yield 160.8 FPS. At Ultra, it still averages 110.9 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the difference between Low and Ultra is significant but the absolute numbers are all high. At 1440p, the frame rates remain high but start to show the GPU's influence. Low settings produce 172.5 FPS, Medium drops to 135.3 FPS, High is at 108.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 74.1 FPS. The scaling is more linear here, indicating a more balanced workload. At 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck. Low settings average 98.7 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings drop to 75.4 FPS, High is at 58.7 FPS, and Ultra brings the system to its knees at 41.1 FPS. These 4K numbers are telling: the RTX 3080 Ti is capable of handling Evolve at 4K, but only at lower settings for a smooth 60 FPS experience. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 17.6 FPS, which is a steep price for the visual fidelity gain. Overall, the data shows a system that is overkill for 1080p, excellent for 1440p, and only playable at 4K with settings compromises.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 233.6 at 1080p to 98.7 at 4K, a reduction of 57.7%. At High settings, it drops from 160.8 to 58.7, a 63.5% reduction. At Ultra, it drops from 110.9 to 41.1, a 62.9% reduction. These percentage drops are consistent across settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The 1080p scores are likely limited by the CPU, as the GPU is capable of much higher frame rates, but the 4600G cannot feed it fast enough. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload increases proportionally, and the CPU has more time to prepare frames, thus the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The fact that the FPS drop is not linear with pixel count (4K has 4x the pixels of 1080p, but FPS does not drop by 75%) indicates that the CPU is still contributing to the frame time at lower resolutions. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is the bottleneck, and at 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. At 1440p, the system is reasonably balanced, with neither component being overly stressed. This scaling behavior is typical for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, and it confirms that the 4600G is holding back the 3080 Ti at resolutions where the GPU has spare capacity.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best experience, the settings should be chosen based on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the player has the luxury of choice. Ultra settings at 110.9 FPS is a great experience, and High at 160.8 FPS is even smoother. There is no reason to go below High at this resolution, as even Ultra provides a frame rate well above 100 FPS. At 1440p, the sweet spot is High settings, which delivers 108.9 FPS. This is a perfect balance of visual quality and performance. Medium at 135.3 FPS is acceptable if the player prefers extra smoothness, but High is recommended. Ultra at 74.1 FPS is playable, but the frame rate is getting close to the point where a high refresh rate monitor would not be fully utilized. At 4K, the settings must be dialed back. High settings at 58.7 FPS is borderline for a smooth experience, but Low at 98.7 FPS is the better choice for competitive play. Medium at 75.4 FPS is a good compromise for a single-player experience, offering a solid frame rate with better visuals than Low. Ultra at 41.1 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate is too low for a smooth experience in a fast-paced FPS. The data suggests that for a 60 FPS target at 4K, Low or Medium settings are required, while 1440p and 1080p can easily handle High or Ultra presets.