Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti form a pairing that pits a six-core, 12-thread Zen 2 processor against a Blackwell 2.0 flagship-class GPU. The data for Evolve shows a combination that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet the CPU still manages to keep pace at 1080p. This analysis examines the measured frame rates to understand where the bottleneck lies and how this specific configuration ranks against the broader database.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 7 nm desktop processor from the 4000 series, built on the Zen 2 architecture (codename Renoir). It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, providing six cores and twelve threads. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 8 MB of L3 cache. The processor supports DDR4 memory via a dual-channel interface, with a theoretical bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its benchmark scores show a single-thread result of 726 in 3DMark and a multi-thread score of 4889 in the max-threads test, while Cinebench R23 yields 1919 single-core and 13593 multi-core scores.

In Evolve, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher settings, but it still matters at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combination achieves 232 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations. This suggests the 4600G is capable of feeding the RTX 5070 Ti enough data to reach very high frame rates, but it does not fully saturate the GPU's potential. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1430 and the single-thread score of 726 indicate modest per-core performance compared to modern rivals, yet the 12 threads help in scenarios where the game engine can utilize parallel workloads.

The CPU's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507, places it in the mid-to-upper tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which scores 17482 (a 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395 (0.6% higher). The data implies that the 4600G is not a bottleneck at 1080p Medium, where the combination hits 211 FPS, but the gap between Low and Medium settings (232 vs 211 FPS) suggests some CPU dependency. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 51 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the processor.

The CPU's architecture and clock speeds are sufficient for this 2015 FPS title, but they do not provide headroom for extreme frame rates beyond what the data shows. The 3DMark 4-thread score of 2732 and 8-thread score of 4138 highlight that the processor scales well with more threads, which is beneficial for games that utilize multiple cores. However, the passmark physics score of 676 is relatively low, which could impact games with heavy physics calculations, though Evolve's results do not appear to suffer from this at the measured settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a 5 nm GPU from the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring the GB203 chip. It has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It includes 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores. The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS.

In Evolve, the RTX 5070 Ti's performance is clearly the dominant factor in determining frame rates. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the combination achieves 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is not a limitation of the GPU's raw power but rather the demanding nature of Ultra settings at 4K. The passmark G3D score of 32974 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 place the GPU in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49957.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which scores 50001 (a -0.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 50951 (a -2% delta). This indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is competitive with previous-generation flagship cards, despite being newer. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Evolve, which was released in 2015 and does not have high memory demands. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are not bottlenecked.

At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 232 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit. The GPU is not the constraint here, as the RTX 5070 Ti is capable of much higher frame rates. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops due to the GPU's workload. At 1440p High, the combination hits 129 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops to 73 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is well-utilized at higher resolutions, but the CPU becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions where the GPU could otherwise push even higher frame rates.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p High, the combination achieves 192 FPS, while at 1440p High, it drops to 129 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 73 FPS. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 62% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

For Low settings, the frame rates are 232 FPS at 1080p, 203 FPS at 1440p, and 120 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 12.5%, while the drop from 1080p to 4K is 48.3%. This indicates that at Low settings, the CPU has more influence, as the GPU has less work to do. The fact that 1080p Low and 1440p Low are relatively close (232 vs 203 FPS) suggests that the CPU is nearing its limit at 1080p, and the GPU is not fully saturated until 4K.

The Medium settings show a similar trend: 211 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 93 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 22.3% and 55.9%, respectively. The Ultra settings exhibit the most significant scaling, with 133 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 61.7% drop from 1080p to 4K. The data clearly shows that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, particularly at Ultra settings where the frame rate falls below 60 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling analysis indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant factor in determining frame rates at 1440p and 4K, while the Ryzen 5 4600G becomes more relevant at 1080p. The 1080p Low result of 232 FPS is the highest measured, and the gap between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra (232 vs 133 FPS) suggests that the GPU is doing more work at Ultra, but the CPU is still able to keep up. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as even Low settings only achieve 120 FPS, which is a significant drop from 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 597th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 16.1% of all configurations. This is a strong ranking, particularly given that the CPU is a mid-range processor from 2020, while the GPU is a high-end card from 2025. The rank suggests that the GPU is able to compensate for the CPU's limitations, resulting in solid overall performance.

The combo rank is influenced by the fact that Evolve is a 2015 title, which is not particularly demanding on modern hardware. The RTX 5070 Ti is overkill for this game, and the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks at most settings. The 597th rank out of 3700 indicates that there are 596 combos that perform better, likely featuring newer or higher-end CPUs paired with similar or better GPUs. However, the 4600G's 71st percentile CPU ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking suggest that this combo is well-balanced for this game.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and Intel Core 7 150U, have similar average scores (17482 and 17395, respectively), with deltas of 0.1% and 0.6%. This means that swapping the 4600G for these CPUs would result in negligible performance changes in Evolve, as the GPU is the primary driver. The combo's rank of 597 is likely determined by the GPU's performance, as the CPU is not a significant differentiator in this game.

In comparison, the GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 and RX 6900 XT, have similar benchmark scores (50001 and 50951), with deltas of -0.1% and -2%. This suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti's performance in Evolve is comparable to these older cards, and the combo rank would be similar if paired with them. The data indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti is a strong performer for this game, and the 4600G does not detract significantly from the overall experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Evolve?*

A: The highest average FPS is 232, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 51, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 232 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit, as the GPU is capable of higher frame rates. The CPU becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 597th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.1% of all configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti's average benchmark score is 49957, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001) and 2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951).

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo achieves 192 FPS at 1080p and 73 FPS at 4K, representing a 62% drop in performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience in Evolve depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High settings offer 192 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The Medium settings at 1080p achieve 211 FPS, which is slightly higher, but the visual quality improvement from Medium to High is worth the minor FPS reduction. For players seeking the highest possible frame rates, Low settings at 1080p provide 232 FPS, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High settings deliver 129 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate. The Medium settings at 1440p achieve 164 FPS, which is even better, but the visual quality difference is noticeable. For a balanced experience, High settings at 1440p are recommended, as they provide a good mix of performance and visual quality. The Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 89 FPS, which is still playable but may not be necessary for a 2015 title.

At 4K, the High settings achieve 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good experience. The Medium settings at 4K reach 93 FPS, which is better, but the visual quality difference is significant. The Ultra settings at 4K drop to 51 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stuttering. For 4K, the Medium settings are recommended, as they provide 93 FPS, which is smooth and visually impressive. The Low settings at 4K achieve 120 FPS, but this is unnecessary for most players, as the visual quality trade-off is substantial.

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

The measured FPS data for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low settings produce an average FPS of 232, with no minimum or maximum recorded. The Medium settings yield an average of 211 FPS, with a minimum of 179 and a maximum of 243. The High settings achieve an average of 192 FPS, with no minimum or maximum. The Ultra settings produce an average of 133 FPS, with no minimum or maximum.

At 2560x1440, the Low settings achieve an average of 203 FPS, with no minimum or maximum. The Medium settings produce an average of 164 FPS, with a minimum of 139 and a maximum of 189. The High settings yield an average of 129 FPS, with no minimum or maximum. The Ultra settings achieve an average of 89 FPS, with no minimum or maximum.

At 3840x2160, the Low settings produce an average of 120 FPS, with no minimum or maximum. The Medium settings achieve an average of 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 and a maximum of 107. The High settings yield an average of 73 FPS, with no minimum or maximum. The Ultra settings produce an average of 51 FPS, with no minimum or maximum.

The data shows that the Medium settings consistently provide the most stable frame rates, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values. The Ultra settings show the largest performance drop at higher resolutions, while Low settings provide the highest frame rates but with less visual fidelity. The 1080p Low result of 232 FPS is the highest measured across all configurations, indicating that the CPU and GPU combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.