Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is heavily dictated by graphics settings. The measured data shows a clear hierarchy across presets, with the most balanced experience found not at the top end, but in the middle. At 1440p, the High preset produces an average of 134.3 FPS, while the Medium preset reaches 170.8 FPS. The jump to Ultra yields a 95.8 FPS average, which represents a significant 39% drop from High. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces a disproportionately heavy load for the visual gain.

At 4K, the pattern intensifies. High settings deliver 77.3 FPS, which is playable, but Medium achieves 99 FPS, offering a much smoother experience. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 55.6 FPS, which is a steep decline. The data suggests that for most users, the Medium preset is the optimal choice. It provides a substantial frame rate cushion over High and Ultra, ensuring consistent motion, while still maintaining a level of visual fidelity that is far above Low. At 1080p, Medium produces 246.6 FPS, which is close to the Low preset’s 266.3 FPS, making the quality upgrade essentially free in terms of performance. The High preset at 1080p, at 199.7 FPS, is also excellent, but the Medium preset’s proximity to the Low ceiling makes it the most efficient setting for high-refresh-rate displays. For those with 144Hz monitors at 1440p, the High preset is the best fit, as it clears the refresh rate threshold with room to spare, but for those seeking maximum fluidity, Medium is the clear winner.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 134.3 FPS, which is slightly below a 144Hz target but very close. The Medium preset, at 170.8 FPS, provides a comfortable margin above 144 FPS, ensuring the display’s refresh rate is fully utilized. Given the 36.5 FPS difference between the two, Medium is the safer choice for a locked experience.

*Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER have enough memory for Evolve at 4K?*

A: Yes. The GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The benchmark results show that even at the Ultra preset at 3840x2160, the system maintains a 55.6 FPS average, indicating that the memory subsystem is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance affect the game’s frame rates?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 shows a 3dmark single-thread score of 836 and a passmark single-thread score of 3058. While these are moderate, the high frame rates across all settings, particularly the 266.3 FPS at 1080p Low, suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately in this title.

Q: Is there a large performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 266.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 142.9 FPS, a difference of 123.4 FPS. At 4K, the gap is 70.9 FPS, with Low at 126.5 FPS and Ultra at 55.6 FPS. The scaling is consistent, with Ultra costing roughly half the frame rate of Low.

Q: What is the 4K performance like on the High preset?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 77.3 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for a 60Hz display and even offers some headroom for slight dips. It is a 49.2 FPS reduction from the 1440p High result, showing the heavy cost of 4K resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 151st out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the top 9% of all tested systems, indicating a very strong performance tier for this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve. Its role is defined by its large memory pool and high bandwidth. The 16 GB GDDR6X frame buffer is more than sufficient for the game’s assets, preventing any texture swapping or stutter that might occur with smaller memory capacities. The 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth ensures that the graphics processor has a constant stream of data, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s clock speeds are also a factor. It operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. These high clocks, combined with the 10240 shading units, allow the card to process the complex geometry and effects in Evolve efficiently. The data reveals that the GPU’s capability is the primary limiter when moving to higher settings. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 266.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 142.9 FPS. This 123.4 FPS decline is almost entirely due to the increased pixel and shader workload that the GPU must handle, rather than any CPU limitation.

The GPU’s compute power is also significant. It scores 34245 in passmark_g3d and 19822 in passmark_gpu_compute. These scores indicate a high level of raw processing ability. In Evolve, a fast-paced FPS, this translates to the ability to render effects like smoke, fire, and dynamic lighting without a significant penalty. The GPU’s performance at 4K is particularly telling. At the High preset, it manages 77.3 FPS, a demanding workload that only a high-end card can handle. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s performance here confirms that it is the engine driving the high frame rates, with the CPU playing a supporting role in ensuring the data pipeline remains full.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds a rank of 151 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 91st percentile of all tested systems, a strong showing that indicates the system is well-suited for this game. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU’s high average benchmark score of 53610, which sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. This suggests that the GPU is performing closer to its maximum potential in this game.

The CPU’s position is slightly lower, with an average benchmark score of 20875, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. This disparity implies that the GPU is the primary contributor to the combo’s high rank. The GPU’s performance is so strong that it can compensate for the CPU’s more modest capabilities. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M. This shows that the GPU is at the top of its performance tier.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The Ryzen 5 5500 is only 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-12500 and 0.1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7J13. This tight grouping indicates that the CPU’s performance is competitive with other mid-range options, but it is not a standout performer. The high combo rank is therefore a testament to the RTX 4080 SUPER’s ability to drive high frame rates in Evolve, even when paired with a more modest processor. The 151st rank out of 1695 is a clear indicator that this system delivers top-tier gaming performance for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear and expected pattern of decline as resolution increases, but the rate of decline varies by settings preset. At the High preset, the system delivers 199.7 FPS at 1080p. This drops to 134.3 FPS at 1440p, a 32.7% reduction, and then to 77.3 FPS at 4K, a 61.3% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases exponentially with pixel count.

The Low preset shows a different scaling curve. At 1080p, it achieves 266.3 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 226.4 FPS, a 15% reduction. At 4K, it falls to 126.5 FPS, a 52.5% reduction from 1080p. The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p suggests that at lower settings, the CPU is able to keep up better, and the GPU is not yet fully saturated. The larger drop to 4K indicates that even at Low settings, the pixel fill rate becomes the limiting factor.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most severe scaling. It starts at 142.9 FPS at 1080p, drops to 95.8 FPS at 1440p (a 33% reduction), and then plummets to 55.6 FPS at 4K (a 61.1% reduction). This steep decline shows that the Ultra preset is heavily reliant on pixel processing power. The data indicates that the limiting component is the GPU across all resolutions and settings. The CPU’s performance, while adequate, is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in frame rates at lower resolutions, where the GPU has less work to do. Instead, we see continuous scaling from 1080p to 4K, which is the hallmark of a GPU-limited workload. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s performance is the sole determinant of frame rates in this test.