Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 asymmetrical FPS, presents an interesting stress case for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing. The measured data reveals a configuration that is heavily balanced toward high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, but which hits a predictable architectural wall at 4K. The benchmark results show a clear narrative: this combo is designed to excel in the 1080p and 1440p arenas, while 4K Ultra remains a demanding target that requires significant settings compromises.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at High settings tells a compelling story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p High, the system produces an average of 107 FPS, which is a solidly playable number. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 72 FPS, a reduction of 32.7% from the 1080p baseline. This is a significant hit, but the system remains fluid. However, the jump to 4K High reveals the true cost of pixel pushing: the average FPS plummets to 41, which is a 61.7% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling dramatically and that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system goes from 177 FPS at 1080p to 118 FPS at 1440p (a 33.3% reduction) and then to 67 FPS at 4K (a 62.1% reduction from 1080p). The relative drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, which points to a non-linear scaling cost. This non-linearity is the signature of a GPU that is running out of fill-rate or memory bandwidth headroom as the pixel count quadruples. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5500 with its 6 cores and 12 threads is likely feeding the GPU efficiently. But as resolution increases, the GPU's compute units and memory subsystem become the limiting factor.

The data suggests that at 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary constraint. The gap between Low (67 FPS) and High (41 FPS) at 4K is 26 FPS, a large spread that shows how sensitive the GPU is to shader complexity at that resolution. In contrast, at 1080p, the gap between Low (177 FPS) and High (107 FPS) is 70 FPS, indicating that the CPU is still able to push high frame rates when the GPU load is lighter. The scaling behavior confirms that for this game, the CPU's role diminishes as resolution climbs, and the GPU's raw throughput dictates the final performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows offer a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS or higher, the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring consistent gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The Low preset at 1440p pushes the average to 118 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but it comes at the cost of visual quality. The High preset at 1440p, with an average of 72 FPS, is also viable, but the minimum frame rate is not recorded, so the Medium preset offers more guaranteed stability based on the data provided.

At 1080p, the situation is more flexible. The High preset delivers 107 FPS, which is ideal for 100Hz+ displays. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 74 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 30.8% performance penalty over High for presumably marginal visual gains. The data suggests that High is the optimal preset at 1080p, offering a 44.6% improvement over Ultra while maintaining a high level of detail. The Medium preset at 1080p (137 FPS) is another strong option for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, as it offers a 28% improvement over High.

For 4K, the options are more limited. The Low preset achieves 67 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability bar, but it requires turning down many visual features. The Medium preset at 4K yields 52 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold but still playable on a VRR display, with a recorded minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. The High preset at 4K (41 FPS) and Ultra (28 FPS) are not recommended for smooth gameplay, as they dip below the 30-40 FPS range where responsiveness suffers. The best experience per the measured rows is to use Medium at 1440p or High at 1080p; for 4K, Low is the only preset that provides a consistently acceptable frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the workhorse of this configuration, and its specifications directly explain the observed performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of memory throughput, but Evolve's textures and effects at 4K can strain this resource. The memory clock is listed as 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective, which is a standard configuration for this class of card. The boost clock of 1770 MHz and base clock of 1605 MHz are the frequencies at which the GPU operates, and these clocks, combined with the 2560 shading units, determine the raw compute throughput.

The passmark_g3d score of 18169 places this GPU in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-to-high-end performer. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Arc A750 and Intel Arc B570, with delta percentages of -1.5% and -1.3% respectively, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly slower than these alternatives. This comparison is useful for context, but the in-game data is what matters most. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32, are fully engaged at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop dramatically regardless of CPU performance.

The VRAM usage is a critical factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 28, which is a slide-show. This suggests that the 8 GB frame buffer is either being exhausted or the memory bandwidth is insufficient to handle the data transfer requirements. The difference between 4K Medium (52 FPS) and 4K High (41 FPS) is 11 FPS, while the difference between 4K Low (67 FPS) and 4K Medium (52 FPS) is 15 FPS. These gaps show that each step up in settings adds a significant load to the GPU. The GPU's pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits, and the benchmark results indicate that at 4K, the card is approaching these limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a solid 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system achieves 92 FPS, and at 1920x1080 with High settings, it achieves 107 FPS. Both are excellent options for 60 FPS and above. At 4K, only the Low preset (67 FPS) manages to stay above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's passmark_g3d score is 18169, placing it in the 65th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (-1.0%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (-1.2%), Intel Arc B570 (-1.3%), and Intel Arc A750 (-1.5%). The RTX 2070 SUPER is slightly slower than all of these.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this processor and graphics card combination?

A: It is marginally viable with significant compromises. The 4K Low preset yields 67 FPS, but the 4K High preset drops to 41 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 28 FPS. For a consistent experience, 4K is not recommended beyond Low or possibly Medium settings (52 FPS).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 107 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers 74 FPS. This represents a 30.8% reduction in performance when moving from High to Ultra, suggesting that Ultra may not be worth the visual upgrade.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500's CPU performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 19593 and a percentile rank of 73. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which is 0.1% slower. The Intel Core i5-12500 is 0.4% slower, the Intel Core i7-10700F is 0.5% faster, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF is 0.7% slower.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset across all resolutions?

A: The data provides minimum FPS values for Medium settings. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 44 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 78 FPS. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 116 FPS. These figures provide a baseline for frame time consistency.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. In this game, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 177 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of high throughput when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The CPU's 3dmark_max_threads score of 5411 and passmark_multithread score of 19330 suggest it has solid multi-threading capabilities, which is important for a game like Evolve that manages multiple monsters and hunters.

The CPU's L3 cache is 16 MB, which is a moderate size, and its memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support. This memory bandwidth is sufficient for gaming, but it is not exceptional. The data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU's impact diminishes. At 4K, the frame rates are much lower, and the differences between CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios become less apparent. For instance, at 4K Low, the system gets 67 FPS, which is similar to the frame rate one might get with a weaker CPU, confirming the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution.

The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by cinebench_r23_singlecore (2319 points), is adequate for the game's logic. At 1080p, the CPU is able to push frame rates well beyond 100 FPS, demonstrating that it is not a weak link in typical gaming scenarios. However, the CPU's overall percentile rank of 73 indicates that it is not a top-tier performer, but it is sufficient for this GPU. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are well-matched, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The 65W TDP of the CPU also implies it is an efficient chip that won't thermally throttle in most systems, allowing it to maintain its boost clock of 4.20 GHz during extended gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured FPS values provides a detailed map of performance. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 177 FPS on Low, 137 FPS on Medium, 107 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum values of 116 and 157 FPS, respectively, showing a stable frame delivery. At 2560x1440, the averages are 118 FPS (Low), 92 FPS (Medium), 72 FPS (High), and 50 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, which is a tight band. Finally, at 3840x2160, the averages drop to 67 FPS (Low), 52 FPS (Medium), 41 FPS (High), and 28 FPS (Ultra). The 4K Medium preset has a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS.

These numbers reveal a few key insights. First, the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 58.2% reduction in frame rate (from 177 to 74 FPS). At 1440p, the reduction from Low to Ultra is 57.6% (from 118 to 50 FPS). At 4K, the reduction is 58.2% (from 67 to 28 FPS). This consistency suggests that the settings presets have a similar relative cost across resolutions, but the absolute impact is much larger at 4K due to the lower baseline. The difference between 1080p and 4K at the same settings is stark: Low is 110 FPS faster at 1080p, Medium is 85 FPS faster, High is 66 FPS faster, and Ultra is 46 FPS faster. This data quantifies the massive performance headroom available at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 2151 out of 3700 total combos. This places it in the 58th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of configurations. This ranking is a holistic measure that considers performance across all resolutions and settings. Given that the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile and the CPU in the 73rd, the combined rank is lower than either individual component percentile. This suggests that the pairing is not perfectly optimized for Evolve, likely due to the game's specific engine characteristics that may not fully utilize the CPU's multi-threading or the GPU's features.

The rank indicates that while this is a capable system, there are many other combos that perform better in this specific title. The data shows that the system is strongest at 1080p and 1440p, where it can achieve high frame rates, but it falls behind at 4K. The rank of 2151 is a reflection of the system's overall versatility, but it also highlights that for 4K gaming, a more powerful GPU would be necessary to climb higher in the rankings. The RTX 2070 SUPER's position relative to its rivals (e.g., 1.3% slower than the Intel Arc B570) suggests that swapping to a comparable but slightly faster GPU could improve the system's standing. The CPU's performance is adequate, but the combination's ranking is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at extreme resolutions.