Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers a highly resolution-dependent experience in Evolve, with benchmark data showing a clear transition from a smooth 1080p performer to a 4K slideshow. The combo ranks 1428th out of 1695 tested configurations, placing it in the lower third of all pairings, though its behavior across the four settings presets reveals specific strengths and bottlenecks worth examining.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?*

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets remain playable, with average FPS ranging from 54.4 at Ultra to 133.6 at Low. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 38 FPS, and at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only manages 53.1 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12331, placing it 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12241) and 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M (12490). It sits 1.4% behind the GTX 1650 SUPER (12504) and 1.7% behind the Tesla K20Xm (12547).

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

A: At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra (133.6 down to 54.4 FPS) shows a 79.2 FPS spread, indicating the GPU becomes the primary constraint as settings increase. The Ryzen 5 5500's 6-core, 12-thread configuration appears sufficient to feed the GPU at lower settings.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 1428th out of 1695 total tested combos, putting it in the bottom 16% of all configurations. This low ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's modest 51st percentile standing among all GPUs.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its closest CPU competitors?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 20875, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900). It performs 0.1% better than the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845) and 0.2% better than the Intel Core i5-12600T (20917).

*Q: Does the GTX 1070's VRAM capacity matter for Evolve?*

A: With 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves only 20.1 FPS, suggesting the memory subsystem is not the primary bottleneck at extreme settings—the core compute limits dominate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a Pascal-architecture GPU with 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock runs at 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, while memory operates at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective). These specifications produce a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 6.463 TFLOPS.

In Evolve, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 79.2 FPS (133.6 vs 54.4), showing that the GPU has significant headroom at lower settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset comparison shows a 48.4 FPS gap (86.4 vs 38), indicating the GPU is being pushed harder. At 3840x2160, the gap narrows to 33 FPS (53.1 vs 20.1), suggesting the GPU is nearing its limits even at Low settings.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity on a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming. However, at 4K with High settings, the combo manages only 30.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 20.1 FPS—both below playable thresholds. The GPU's 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs (with an average benchmark score of 12331) confirms it sits near the median of available hardware, explaining its struggles at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo delivers strong results across all presets: 133.6 FPS at Low, 100 FPS at Medium, 82.6 FPS at High, and 54.4 FPS at Ultra. These numbers indicate a well-balanced system where the CPU and GPU work together effectively at standard HD resolutions.

Scaling to 1440p shows a significant drop. Low settings fall from 133.6 to 86.4 FPS (a 35.3% reduction), Medium from 100 to 69.3 FPS (30.7% drop), High from 82.6 to 51.2 FPS (38% drop), and Ultra from 54.4 to 38 FPS (30.1% drop). The consistent ~30-38% reduction across all presets suggests the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor, as the increased pixel count demands more fill rate and memory bandwidth.

At 4K, the performance collapse becomes severe. Low settings drop to 53.1 FPS (a 60.3% reduction from 1080p), Medium to 42.1 FPS (57.9% drop), High to 30.4 FPS (63.2% drop), and Ultra to 20.1 FPS (63.1% drop). The fact that even Low settings at 4K cannot maintain 60 FPS (53.1) clearly identifies the GTX 1070 as the bottleneck. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread design with Zen 3 architecture is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, but the GPU's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute simply cannot handle the 8.3 million pixels of 4K output at high quality levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1428th out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places the pairing in the bottom 15.8% of all configurations, which aligns with the GPU's modest 51st percentile standing among all GPUs (average score 12331) and the CPU's stronger 79th percentile among all CPUs (average score 20875).

The CPU's nearest rivals show it performs competitively within its class. The Ryzen 5 5500 trails the Intel Core i5-12500 by just 0.1% (20875 vs 20897) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE by 0.1% (20875 vs 20900). It edges out the AMD EPYC 7J13 by 0.1% (20875 vs 20845) and the Intel Core i5-12600T by 0.2% (20875 vs 20917). This suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story. The GTX 1070 outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 by 0.7% (12331 vs 12241) but trails the GTX 880M by 1.3% (12331 vs 12490), the GTX 1650 SUPER by 1.4% (12331 vs 12504), and the Tesla K20Xm by 1.7% (12331 vs 12547). The low combo ranking is therefore attributable to the GPU's position near the median of graphics hardware, which becomes especially apparent at higher resolutions in Evolve.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the data supports running at High settings (82.6 FPS) as the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 54.4 FPS, which is still playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium (100 FPS) and Low (133.6 FPS) offer higher frame rates but sacrifice visual fidelity that the GPU can clearly handle at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings (69.3 FPS) represent the best experience, providing smooth gameplay above 60 FPS. High (51.2 FPS) is acceptable for slower-paced moments but may feel stuttery in combat, while Ultra (38 FPS) falls below the playable threshold. Low (86.4 FPS) works for competitive play but noticeably degrades the visual experience.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low (53.1 FPS) is the only option approaching smoothness, while Medium (42.1 FPS), High (30.4 FPS), and Ultra (20.1 FPS) all produce unplayable results. Users prioritizing 4K should stick to Low settings, but the data clearly indicates this combo is not designed for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are: Low 133.6 FPS, Medium 100 FPS, High 82.6 FPS, and Ultra 54.4 FPS. The progression shows a consistent 18-25 FPS drop per preset tier, with the largest gap between High and Ultra at 28.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 86.4 FPS, Medium 69.3 FPS, High 51.2 FPS, and Ultra 38 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 17.1 FPS, Medium to High is 18.1 FPS, and High to Ultra is 13.2 FPS. The smaller drop at Ultra suggests the GPU is saturating its compute resources.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 53.1 FPS, Medium 42.1 FPS, High 30.4 FPS, and Ultra 20.1 FPS. The gaps are 11 FPS (Low to Medium), 11.7 FPS (Medium to High), and 10.3 FPS (High to Ultra). This compressed scaling indicates the GPU is fully utilized at every preset, with diminishing returns from lowering settings.

Across all resolutions, the 1080p Low setting (133.6 FPS) is the highest recorded average, while 4K Ultra (20.1 FPS) is the lowest. The 113.5 FPS spread between these extremes demonstrates the extreme resolution sensitivity of this hardware pairing in Evolve.