Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination ranks 1749 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database (roughly the 39th percentile). This is a pairing where the CPU is a 2020 entry-level desktop part with an integrated GPU, while the graphics card is a current-generation Blackwell architecture product, and the benchmark results show a system that is fundamentally limited by its processor in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1749 out of 2872 tested combinations places it firmly in the lower half of all tested systems for Evolve. This positioning reflects a significant bottleneck: the Ryzen 5 4600G, despite being paired with a modern discrete GPU, holds the system back from achieving higher frame rates. The data indicates that the CPU’s performance ceiling, rather than the GPU’s capability, dictates the overall ranking in this specific game.

Benchmark results support this interpretation. The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (avg score 17482, deltaPct 0.1), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (avg score 17614, deltaPct -0.6), the Intel Core 7 150U (avg score 17395, deltaPct 0.6), and the Intel Core i3-14100T (avg score 17648, deltaPct -0.8). These deltas are all within 0.8% of the 4600G’s score, showing that it performs essentially identically to these other mid-range and low-power parts, none of which are known for high-end gaming performance.

In contrast, the RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (avg score 21153, deltaPct -0.6), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (avg score 21237, deltaPct -1), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (avg score 20713, deltaPct 1.6), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (avg score 21379, deltaPct -1.6). The GPU is clearly the more capable component in this pairing, yet the system’s overall rank suffers because the CPU cannot feed it enough data to reach its potential in Evolve.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective 20 Gbps. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, along with 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores, operating on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture fabricated on a 5 nm process.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role becomes clear when examining the frame rates across settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 169 FPS, which suggests the GPU has ample headroom. However, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 27 FPS. This wide range indicates that the RTX 5050 is fully capable of handling the game’s graphical load at lower resolutions and settings, but it becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality presets where the 8 GB VRAM and 320 GB/s bandwidth are stressed.

The GPU’s performance relative to its rivals further contextualizes its role. The RTX 5050’s average benchmark score of 21035 is within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) and within 1% of the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237). This suggests that in raw compute terms, the 5050 is a solid mid-range performer. In Evolve, the measured FPS at 2560x1440 High (69 FPS) and 1920x1080 High (103 FPS) demonstrates that the GPU can deliver playable frame rates when the CPU is not the bottleneck, but at 4K Ultra the GPU’s limits are exposed as it drops below 30 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture (codename Renoir), fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is best illustrated by the frame rate differences between resolutions at the same settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system produces 169 FPS, but at 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 113 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 64 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that the CPU is not the primary constraint at lower resolutions, as the frame rate drops proportionally with resolution increases. However, the CPU’s single-thread performance, as measured by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 726 and its cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 1919, is modest compared to modern parts.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reveal its capabilities. Its multithreaded performance is decent for its class, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 13593 and a passmark_multithread score of 15992. However, its percentileVsAllCpus of 71 indicates that it is better than average but not exceptional. The nearest rival data shows the 4600G is essentially tied with the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0.1) and the Ryzen 3 8300GE (deltaPct -0.6), which are both lower-core-count parts, suggesting that the 4600G’s extra cores do not translate into a significant advantage in this game. The data indicates that in Evolve, the CPU’s performance is sufficient for playable frame rates at 1080p, but it limits the system from fully utilizing the RTX 5050’s potential at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 1749 out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, which is within 0.8% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, deltaPct -0.8).

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT with a score of 20713, which is 1.6% lower.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved by this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 169 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate achieved by this combo in Evolve?

A: The lowest measured average frame rate is 27 FPS, achieved at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU act as the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data shows the CPU limits performance at lower resolutions, as the frame rate at 1080p Low (169 FPS) is much higher than at 4K Low (64 FPS), indicating the GPU becomes the constraint at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 169 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 113 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 64 FPS. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 103 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 33% and 43% respectively, matching the Low setting pattern. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, since the frame rate drops proportionally with the pixel count increase.

However, the CPU’s role becomes apparent when comparing the frame rates at the same resolution across different settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (169 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) is substantial, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load. But at 4K, the difference between Low (64 FPS) and Ultra (27 FPS) is also large, showing the GPU is still the bottleneck at high resolutions. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output, but at 4K, both components are stressed, with the GPU dropping below playable thresholds at higher settings.

The frame rate at 1440p Medium (88 FPS) and 1080p Medium (131 FPS) shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates across all settings, and 1440p gaming at Medium or High settings, where it still delivers playable performance above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings produce playable frame rates, with Low achieving 169 FPS, Medium 131 FPS, High 103 FPS, and Ultra 71 FPS. For competitive play, Low or Medium settings would provide the highest frame rates, while High offers a balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra at 1080p is still playable at 71 FPS, making it a viable option for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the recommended settings are Medium or High. Medium achieves 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS, while High achieves 69 FPS. Low produces 113 FPS but sacrifices visual quality, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that Medium at 1440p offers the best combination of visual quality and performance for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings achieve 64 FPS, which is the only 4K preset above 60 FPS. Medium drops to 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS, while High falls to 39 FPS and Ultra to 27 FPS. For 4K gaming, Low settings are the only recommended option for a consistently smooth experience, while Medium may be acceptable for those who can tolerate occasional drops below 60 FPS. The data clearly indicates that this combo is not well-suited for 4K Ultra settings, as the 27 FPS average is below playable thresholds for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 169 FPS, Medium settings produce 131 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, High settings produce 103 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 71 FPS. The system demonstrates strong performance at 1080p, with even Ultra settings maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 113 FPS, Medium settings produce 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS, High settings produce 69 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 48 FPS. The step-down from 1080p is significant, but Medium and High settings still provide playable frame rates above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 64 FPS, Medium settings produce 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS, High settings produce 39 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 27 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K maintain a frame rate above 60 FPS, while all other settings fall below that threshold, with Ultra dropping below 30 FPS.

The data across all resolutions and settings shows a consistent pattern: the combo performs best at 1080p, degrades significantly at 1440p, and struggles at 4K. The minimum and maximum values for Medium settings at each resolution provide additional context, showing that at 1080p Medium, the frame rate fluctuates between 111 and 150 FPS, at 1440p Medium between 75 and 101 FPS, and at 4K Medium between 42 and 57 FPS. This indicates that the system can maintain relatively stable frame rates, but the overall performance envelope is limited by the CPU at lower resolutions and the GPU at higher resolutions.