Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 1158 out of 1695 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 scores 21765 on average, which is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (21635) and 0.6% behind the AMD EPYC 9554P (21899).

Q: What is the best 1080p result for this combo in Evolve?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 160.4 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7600 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 7600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Ryzen 5 5600?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the RX 7600 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) among its supported APIs, along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, backed by 32 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications position it as a solid mid-range desktop part for gaming workloads, and benchmark data confirms its capability: the CPU scores 18309 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2584 in single-core, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3256.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is evident when examining the measured FPS across different resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 160.4 FPS, which suggests the processor can feed the GPU adequately at lower graphical loads. The 3dmark single-thread score of 882 and 2-thread score of 1737 indicate reasonable per-core performance for a game that may rely on fewer threads. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765, places it near the Intel Core i7-11700F (21957, deltaPct -0.9) and AMD EPYC 9534 (21900, deltaPct -0.6). This proximity to higher-core-count server parts in average score suggests the 5600's strong single-thread efficiency compensates for its modest core count.

The 12 threads allow for adequate multi-tasking, though Evolve, released in 2015, likely does not scale heavily beyond a handful of cores. The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are typical for this class. Data compression (251687 in PassMark) and encryption (15531) scores show the CPU handles background workloads without issue, which matters if streaming or recording accompanies gameplay. For this game specifically, the CPU appears sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p, as evidenced by the 160.4 FPS Low result—a figure that likely approaches the engine's practical ceiling for this hardware pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (chip Navi 33, codename Hotpink Bonefish) using a 6 nm process, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. With 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, it delivers 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s.

The GPU's role in Evolve becomes clear when examining the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 71.1 FPS, but at 3840x2160 with Ultra, it falls to 27.4 FPS—a dramatic reduction that points to the GPU as the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for a 2015 title even at 4K, but the 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain performance at higher pixel counts. The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20258, places it near the RX 7600 XT (20146, deltaPct 0.6) and RX 460 (20088, deltaPct 0.8), while trailing the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct -1.3) and Intel Arc B570 (20556, deltaPct -1.5).

The RX 7600's DirectX 12 Ultimate support suggests it can handle modern rendering features, but Evolve's older engine likely benefits more from raw rasterization throughput. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 16634 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310 indicate solid general performance. At 1080p Medium settings, the combo reaches 123.5 FPS, showing the GPU can drive high refresh rates when the resolution is modest. However, the steep scaling to 4K—where even Low settings yield only 61.3 FPS—reveals that the GPU's memory subsystem becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide spread of results. Low settings produce 160.4 FPS average, which is the highest measured figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 123.5 FPS, High drops to 98.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 71.1 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression where each settings tier costs roughly 20-30% performance relative to the previous tier. The 1080p Ultra result of 71.1 FPS remains playable, but the gap between Low and Ultra is substantial—about 89 FPS difference.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings average 109 FPS, Medium 86.3 FPS, High 66.3 FPS, and Ultra 46.3 FPS. The 1440p results are consistently lower than 1080p by roughly 30-35%, which is expected given the increased pixel count. The Ultra result of 46.3 FPS approaches the threshold where smooth gameplay becomes questionable, though it remains technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles more visibly. Low settings average 61.3 FPS, Medium 46.1 FPS, High 36.3 FPS, and Ultra 27.4 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 27.4 FPS is barely interactive, while even Low settings dip below the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution exposes the GPU's limitations most clearly—the 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are inadequate for maintaining high frame rates at 4K in this title.

Across all resolutions, the delta between Low and Ultra remains consistent: approximately 89 FPS at 1080p, 62.7 FPS at 1440p, and 33.9 FPS at 4K. This suggests the GPU handles the same relative workload scaling regardless of resolution, but the absolute performance headroom shrinks as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and revealing. At Low settings, the combo delivers 160.4 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p (a 32% reduction), and 61.3 FPS at 4K (a 62% reduction from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the progression is 71.1 FPS at 1080p, 46.3 FPS at 1440p (a 35% reduction), and 27.4 FPS at 4K (a 61% reduction). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings tiers indicates that resolution scaling is predominantly a GPU-bound phenomenon.

The data shows that 1440p represents a manageable step up from 1080p, with roughly one-third of performance lost. However, the jump to 4K nearly halves performance again, confirming that the RX 7600's 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become the primary constraint. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal—the Ryzen 5 5600's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output even at 1080p Low, where the combo hits 160.4 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing FPS gains when lowering resolution, but the data shows consistent scaling from 4K up to 1080p.

The 1080p Low result of 160.4 FPS suggests the engine's frame rate ceiling is well above what this CPU can deliver in other workloads—the 3dmark max-threads score of 5659 and Cinebench R23 multi-core of 18309 indicate the CPU has headroom. The limiting factor at 4K is clearly the GPU's memory subsystem and compute throughput, as evidenced by the 27.4 FPS Ultra result at 4K versus 71.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra. For players seeking high frame rates, 1080p is the sweet spot; 1440p remains viable for Medium or High settings; 4K should be avoided unless Low settings and sub-60 FPS are acceptable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 98.9 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while providing a meaningful visual upgrade over Medium (123.5 FPS) or Low (160.4 FPS). The Ultra preset at 71.1 FPS is also playable and provides the maximum visual fidelity, but the 27.8 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gains for most players. A player with a 144 Hz monitor could also consider Medium at 123.5 FPS, which delivers a 25% frame rate increase over High with moderate visual compromises.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 86.3 FPS is the recommended choice. It maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while retaining reasonable visual quality. The High preset at 66.3 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes, and the Ultra preset at 46.3 FPS dips below the smoothness threshold. Low at 109 FPS is viable for competitive play, but Medium offers a better balance for most users.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding this resolution for serious play. The Low preset at 61.3 FPS is the only option that reaches 60 FPS, and it does so with minimal visual settings. Medium at 46.1 FPS and High at 36.3 FPS are progressively less playable, while Ultra at 27.4 FPS is effectively a slideshow. If 4K is mandatory, Low settings are the only practical choice; otherwise, dropping to 1440p with Medium or High settings yields a dramatically better experience.

The overall recommendation is to run Evolve at 1080p High (98.9 FPS) for the best experience, or 1440p Medium (86.3 FPS) if higher resolution is preferred. The combo's performance characteristics—where 1080p Ultra reaches 71.1 FPS and 4K Ultra drops to 27.4 FPS—indicate that the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are best utilized at 1080p or modest 1440p settings. The CPU's strength ensures that frame rates are GPU-limited at all resolutions, so players should prioritize GPU-intensive settings like texture quality and resolution over CPU-related options.