Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination places at rank 3053 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. That puts this pairing in the lower half of the database, though not at the very bottom. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions, but it is not built for maxing out every visual setting at high resolutions. The rank reflects the GTX 1070's age and its position relative to other GPUs in the test pool, rather than a fundamental flaw in the CPU-GPU pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3053 out of 3700 places it in the 17th percentile of all tested combinations for this game. This is a low ranking, driven almost entirely by the GPU side of the equation. The Ryzen 5 5600 is a strong modern CPU, but the GTX 1070 is an older mid-range card that now sits behind most contemporary options. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 74 versus all CPUs indicates it is performing well above the median processor, while the GPU's percentile of 47 versus all GPUs places it just below the median graphics card.

What this rank means in practice is that this combo will be the limiting factor in Evolve at higher settings and resolutions. The CPU is not the bottleneck; it has the headroom to feed the GPU more frames than the GTX 1070 can render. The data supports this interpretation: at 1080p Low, the combo produces 132 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 55 FPS. That drop is too steep to be caused by CPU limitations; it is the GPU struggling with increased graphical loads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the overall benchmark database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, AMD EPYC 9454P, and AMD EPYC 7713, all within 0.5 percent of its average score. This shows the Ryzen 5 5600 is competitive with a wide range of processors, from mobile ultrabooks to server chips, in synthetic workloads. The GPU's nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Tesla M10, and NVIDIA Tesla C2070, which are professional or older workstation cards. This reinforces that the GTX 1070 is being compared against a different class of hardware in the overall database, but in gaming, its position is defined by its own limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz. The card has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. These specifications define its performance envelope in Evolve. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, as the measured data does not indicate any memory-related stuttering or failures at any resolution or setting.

The GPU's role in this combo is the primary determinant of frame rate. The Ryzen 5 5600 is not holding the system back; the GTX 1070's raw compute power is what dictates the final numbers. The FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and the pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s are the figures that matter for a game like Evolve. At 4K Ultra, the card produces only 21 FPS, which is a direct result of the GPU being overwhelmed by the pixel count and shader complexity.

The GPU's memory clock runs at 2002 MHz, or 8 Gbps effective. This is standard for the GTX 10-series and is not a limiting factor in this game, as the bandwidth is adequate for the textures used at the tested settings. The 150 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector mean this is a relatively power-efficient card for its era, but that does not change its performance ceiling. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU's performance degrades predictably as resolution and settings increase, which is the signature of a graphics-bound workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with Medium settings. This configuration yields an average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. This is the sweet spot where the frame rate is high enough for smooth gameplay in a FPS title, and the visual quality is a meaningful step up from Low. The High preset at 1080p drops to 80 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium setting offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides 68 FPS average with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS. This is acceptable for most players, but it is right at the edge of what is ideal for a competitive FPS. The High preset at 1440p drops to 54 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended setting if you want to stay above 60 FPS for the majority of the time, but be prepared for occasional dips below that mark.

At 4K, no setting provides a consistently playable experience. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is playable but visually compromised. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 21 FPS, which is not viable. The recommendation is to stick with 1080p Medium for the best balance, or 1440p Medium if you prefer higher resolution and can tolerate some frame rate variance. Avoid Ultra settings entirely; the performance cost is not worth the visual gain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 132 FPS average
• Medium: 102 FPS average, with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS
• High: 80 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

This shows a linear progression of performance loss as settings increase. The jump from Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 22 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra costs 25 FPS. This suggests that each tier of settings adds a similar amount of graphical load, and the GTX 1070 handles 1080p well even at High, but Ultra starts to strain the card.

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 88 FPS average
• Medium: 68 FPS average, with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 37 FPS average

At 1440p, the resolution increase has a significant impact. Low drops from 132 to 88 FPS, a 44 FPS loss. Medium drops from 102 to 68 FPS, a 34 FPS loss. High drops from 80 to 54 FPS, a 26 FPS loss. The relative difference between settings is smaller at 1440p, which indicates the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck, and the CPU's performance is less relevant.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 50 FPS average
• Medium: 39 FPS average, with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 45 FPS
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 21 FPS average

At 4K, the GTX 1070 is clearly out of its depth. Even Low settings only manage 50 FPS, and every other setting falls below 40 FPS. The minimum FPS of 33 at Medium shows that the card can stutter under load, making for an inconsistent experience. The data indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Evolve, regardless of the settings chosen.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, which reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the combo produces 132 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. That is a drop of 33 percent from 1080p to 1440p, and another 43 percent from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the numbers are 102, 68, and 39 FPS, respectively. At High settings, they are 80, 54, and 31 FPS. At Ultra settings, they are 55, 37, and 21 FPS.

This pattern is classic GPU-bound scaling. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, because the CPU's workload does not change much with resolution. Instead, the frame rate drops dramatically as the pixel count increases, which is exactly what happens when the GPU is saturated. The Ryzen 5 5600 is more than capable of feeding the GTX 1070 at any resolution; the GPU simply cannot keep up with the rendering demands at higher resolutions.

The scaling also shows that the GPU's performance is not linear with pixel count. From 1080p to 1440p, the pixel count increases by 78 percent, but the FPS drops by only 33 percent at Low settings. From 1440p to 4K, the pixel count increases by 125 percent, but the FPS drops by 43 percent. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU has some headroom and is not fully utilized, but at 4K, it is completely maxed out, and any additional load causes proportionally larger frame rate losses.

The conclusion is that the GTX 1070 is the bottleneck, and the Ryzen 5 5600 has significant performance headroom. If you were to pair this CPU with a faster GPU, you would see higher frame rates at all resolutions, particularly at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU's benchmark data supports this, as its 3DMark scores and Cinebench results are strong, indicating it is not a weak link in this system.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution. At Medium settings, it delivers an average of 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, which is smooth and consistent. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS, which is playable but less ideal for a fast-paced FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: No, the measured data does not support 4K gaming. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 50, and at 4K Medium, it is 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS. These frame rates are below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the Ultra preset at 4K averages only 21 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the bottleneck. The frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases, which is a sign of GPU saturation. The Ryzen 5 5600 has a high benchmark percentile, and its performance does not limit the system in this game.

Q: What settings should I use for the highest frame rate?

A: For the highest frame rate, use Low settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 132 FPS. At 1440p Low, it achieves 88 FPS, and at 4K Low, it achieves 50 FPS. These are the maximum frame rates available for each resolution.

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

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 9780, which is within 0.7 percent of the AMD FirePro W5000, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, NVIDIA Tesla M10, and NVIDIA Tesla C2070. This indicates it is a mid-range card that is closely matched with older professional GPUs in synthetic tests.

Q: Does this combo have enough VRAM for Evolve?

A: Yes, the 8 GB of GDDR5 memory is sufficient. The measured data shows no signs of memory-related performance issues, such as stuttering or texture pop-in, at any resolution or setting tested. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s is adequate for this game's requirements.