Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti presents a high-end combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS. Measured data shows average FPS across four presets and three resolutions, with the combo ranked 476th out of 1695 tested configurations. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all processors, while the GPU reaches the 83rd percentile, yet the in-game rank suggests a more nuanced story. This analysis examines the measured FPS rows, the scaling behavior, and the roles each component plays in shaping the experience.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of how each preset behaves at each resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 260.5 FPS, Medium 202.2, High 157.5, and Ultra 112.3. For a 144 Hz display, High is sufficient, and even Ultra exceeds 100 FPS. At 1440p, the numbers shift: Low 174.9, Medium 135.5, High 106.3, and Ultra 76.3. Here, High still clears 100 FPS, while Medium offers headroom for high-refresh monitors. At 4K, the situation tightens: Low 98.7, Medium 76, High 60.5, and Ultra 39.6. For a 60 FPS target, High at 4K is just at the threshold, while Medium provides a comfortable margin. Ultra at 4K falls below 40 FPS, making it impractical for smooth gameplay.

The data suggests that the best experience depends on the display's refresh rate. For 1080p, High or Ultra are both viable, with Ultra still above 110 FPS. For 1440p, High is the sweet spot, offering 106.3 FPS, while Medium can push to 135.5 if visual fidelity is less critical. For 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, delivering 76 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS baseline. High at 4K is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Low settings are only advisable for competitive play at 1080p, where 260.5 FPS maximizes responsiveness.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in Evolve?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + RTX 3080 Ti combination is ranked 476th out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 20875. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900, -0.1%), AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, +0.1%), and Intel Core i5-12600T (20917, -0.2%). All are within 0.2% of the Ryzen's score, indicating a tight cluster.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41224.

Q: What is the effect of settings on FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, average FPS ranges from 260.5 on Low to 112.3 on Ultra, with Medium at 202.2 and High at 157.5. The gap between Low and Ultra is 148.2 FPS, showing a strong sensitivity to preset.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $159, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 2319 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 836 in 3DMark single-thread, indicating solid per-core capability for a 6-core part.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts. At High settings, the average FPS is 157.5 at 1080p, 106.3 at 1440p, and 60.5 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 51.2 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 45.8 FPS. This consistent decline suggests the GPU is the primary limiter as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the numbers are 260.5, 174.9, and 98.7 respectively, still a steep decline but with absolute values high enough to keep the experience fluid even at 4K. The scaling pattern holds across all presets: each step up in resolution reduces FPS by roughly a third to a half, depending on the preset.

The data implies that Evolve is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution rises, because the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth dominate. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 260.5 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5500 is not a bottleneck at that setting. At 4K Ultra, the FPS collapses to 39.6, a clear sign that the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum visual effects.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values from the FACT PACK:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 60.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 98.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 76 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 39.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 106.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 174.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 135.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 76.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 157.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 260.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 202.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 112.3 |

These numbers show a consistent ordering: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution. The largest absolute difference between Low and Ultra occurs at 1080p, where the gap is 148.2 FPS. At 4K, the gap narrows to 59.1 FPS, but the absolute values are much lower. The data also shows that Medium at 4K (76 FPS) outperforms Ultra at 1440p (76.3 FPS) by a hair, suggesting that resolution scaling and preset interact in non-linear ways.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 476 out of 1695 places it in the upper portion of the tested field. Given that the CPU is in the 79th percentile and the GPU in the 83rd, one might expect a higher in-game rank. The discrepancy suggests that Evolve's engine may not fully utilize the hardware, or that the game's specific demands favor other combinations. The nearest CPU rivals are all within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 5500's average score, so the processor is not a differentiator. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3090, is only 0.5% ahead in average score, yet the RTX 3080 Ti's in-game performance could be influenced by driver optimizations or thermal constraints not captured in synthetic benchmarks.

The rank also implies that many other combos achieve higher FPS in Evolve, possibly due to higher core counts or faster memory. The Ryzen 5 5500's 6 cores and 12 threads are modest by modern standards, but the game's release date of 2015 suggests it may not scale beyond a few threads. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 260.5 FPS, which is likely near the engine's ceiling. The rank of 476 out of 1695 means that roughly 72% of tested combos perform better, but the absolute FPS numbers are still high enough for smooth play at most settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It has 16 MB of L3 cache and a TDP of 65 W. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 16429 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2319 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 19330 and single-thread of 3058. These numbers place it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.2% in average score, indicating a highly competitive mid-range part.

In Evolve, the CPU's role appears to be secondary at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the FPS of 260.5 suggests the CPU can feed the GPU without bottlenecking. However, at 4K Ultra, the FPS drops to 39.6, which is far below the CPU's potential. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in demanding scenarios. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are likely sufficient for Evolve's AI and physics, as the game is from 2015 and may not utilize many threads. The single-thread performance, evidenced by the 2319 Cinebench R23 score, is strong enough to handle the game's main loop. The data does not show any CPU-specific bottleneck at 1080p, as the FPS scales linearly with resolution, which is typical of GPU-bound workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end Ampere GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1365 MHz and boost clock is 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU has 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 5077 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, 191309 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 171798 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its Passmark G3D score is 26896, and it sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, is only 0.5% ahead in average score, making the 3080 Ti a near-flagship performer.

In Evolve, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The FPS drops from 260.5 at 1080p Low to 98.7 at 4K Low, a reduction of 161.8 FPS, which is directly attributable to the increased pixel load. At Ultra settings, the 4K FPS of 39.6 shows the GPU struggling with the combination of high resolution and maximum effects. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for Evolve, as the game's textures are unlikely to exceed that capacity. The memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s helps maintain high fill rates, but the raw compute power is what ultimately limits performance at 4K Ultra. The data suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti is well-matched to the Ryzen 5 5500 for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, especially with Ultra presets.