Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1935th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the pairing in the lower half of the database, at roughly the 52nd percentile overall. The rank reflects a system that is capable of playable framerates at most settings, but it is not a top-tier configuration for this title. The data indicates that the pairing is a mid-pack performer, with the strongest results appearing at 1080p and 1440p resolutions where the combination can leverage its balanced CPU and GPU capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1935 out of 3700 tested configurations places this system in the middle of the pack for Evolve. The position indicates that while the pairing is far from the slowest tested, it is also not competitive with the top 50% of systems. The rank is a composite measure that accounts for performance across all tested resolutions and settings. The Ryzen 5 5500 holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RX 6700 XT sits at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. These individual component percentiles suggest that the system's mid-pack ranking is consistent with the hardware's overall standing in the database.

The nearest rivals to the CPU provide context for its contribution to the overall rank. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 0.1% higher on average, while the Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core i7-10700F trails by 0.5%, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF leads by 0.7%. These narrow margins indicate that the Ryzen 5 5500 is positioned within a tightly clustered group of processors, and its performance in Evolve will be typical of this class of hardware. The GPU's nearest rivals show similar clustering, with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile matching the RX 6700 XT exactly, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 trailing by 0.5%.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz. The memory runs at 2000 MHz, which translates to 16 Gbps effective. These specifications are directly relevant to Evolve's performance, as the game's results show clear scaling with the GPU's capabilities across different settings and resolutions.

The GPU's 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units process the game's visuals, while its 40 ray accelerators are present but not heavily utilized in this title. The FP32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS provides the raw compute headroom for the game's effects. The measured data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K resolution, where the average framerates drop noticeably. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the system produces 45 FPS, which falls to 31 FPS on Ultra. This behavior is consistent with a GPU that has sufficient memory capacity but is constrained by its raw throughput at higher pixel counts.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than adequate for Evolve at all tested resolutions, as the game does not appear to exceed this allocation. The memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s supports the texture streaming and geometry processing required by the game. The GPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases, with the framerate gaps between settings widening at 4K compared to 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average framerate is 117 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 78 FPS, a reduction of 33%. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields 45 FPS, which is 62% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component as resolution increases.

The Low preset shows similar proportional scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 192 FPS. At 1440p Low, this drops to 129 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K Low, the framerate is 73 FPS, which is 62% lower than 1080p. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain performance.

The Medium preset provides the only min/max data in the measurements. At 1080p Medium, the average is 149 FPS with a minimum of 127 and maximum of 171. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 100 FPS with a range of 85 to 115. At 4K Medium, the average is 57 FPS with a range of 48 to 65. The narrower range at 4K compared to 1080p indicates that the system is more consistently GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system produces 149 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum framerate of 127 FPS ensures that there are no significant drops during intense sequences. At 1440p Medium, the average of 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS provides a solid experience for higher-resolution displays. At 4K Medium, the average of 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS is playable, though it approaches the lower boundary of smoothness.

The High preset is also viable for users who prioritize visual fidelity. At 1080p High, the system delivers 117 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. At 1440p High, the 78 FPS average is acceptable, though it requires a monitor with adaptive sync for optimal smoothness. At 4K High, the 45 FPS average is borderline, and users may prefer to drop to Medium for a more consistent experience.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p, where the system produces 81 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, the framerate drops to 54 FPS, which is below the threshold for fast-paced gameplay. At 4K Ultra, the 31 FPS average is not suitable for competitive play. The Low preset offers the highest framerates, with 192 FPS at 1080p and 73 FPS at 4K, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that Medium is the optimal preset for this combination, providing a strong balance of performance and quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Evolve with this hardware?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the best performance, with average framerates ranging from 81 FPS on Ultra to 192 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable with averages between 54 and 129 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system only achieves playable framerates on Low and Medium settings, with 73 and 57 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 27425 places it nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which scores 27435. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565, which is 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27839, which is 1.5% higher. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27135, which is 1.1% lower.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RX 6700 XT in Evolve?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores show it is a capable processor, with a multithread score of 19330 in PassMark and a single-thread score of 3058. The scaling data from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, indicating that the CPU does not bottleneck the system in this game.

Q: What framerate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 78 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is a 33% reduction from the 1080p High result of 117 FPS, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM provide enough capacity for Evolve?

A: The game is not memory-limited at any tested setting or resolution. The 12 GB GDDR6 memory with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game's requirements, as evidenced by the framerate scaling that follows the GPU's compute capabilities rather than hitting a memory cap.

Q: How does this system compare to others in the database?

A: The combination ranks 1935th out of 3700 tested systems, placing it in the lower half of all configurations. The CPU's 73rd percentile and GPU's 72nd percentile among their respective categories suggest that the mid-pack ranking is expected given the hardware's overall standing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 provides six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. The processor operates at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boosts up to 4.20 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. This setup is well-suited for Evolve, which does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded based on the performance scaling.

The CPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16429 and single-core score of 2319 indicate that the processor has solid throughput for gaming workloads. The Geekbench multicore score of 7976 and single-core score of 1730 further confirm this. The PassMark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 place the CPU in the 73rd percentile among all tested processors.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The measured framerates at 1080p Low reach 192 FPS, which indicates that the CPU can handle the game's logic at high frame rates. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the framerate drops proportionally with pixel count rather than being constrained by CPU performance. The CPU's nearest rivals show that it is competitive with modern processors, with the Intel Core i5-12500 scoring only 0.4% higher on average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the highest framerates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 192 FPS, which is the maximum measured for this combination. The Medium preset averages 149 FPS, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. The High preset averages 117 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 81 FPS. These results show that the system is well-suited for 1080p gaming, with even the most demanding preset remaining above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the framerates scale down proportionally. The Low preset averages 129 FPS, which is a 33% reduction from 1080p. The Medium preset averages 100 FPS, with a range of 85 to 115 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the system remains playable across all settings, though the Ultra preset approaches the boundary of acceptable performance for fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes more constrained. The Low preset averages 73 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS. The High preset averages 45 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 31 FPS. The 4K results show that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the framerates drop significantly compared to lower resolutions. The Medium preset at 4K provides the best compromise between visual quality and performance, with an average that stays above 50 FPS.