Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti pairing represents a study in contrasts: a modern 7 nm Zen 3 processor paired with an end-of-life 16 nm Pascal flagship. Benchmark data for Evolve shows this combo achieves a rank of 1003 out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. The measured frame rates reveal a system whose performance is heavily dictated by graphics settings and resolution, with the CPU’s six cores providing a stable foundation that rarely becomes the primary constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 78.9 FPS. This is notably lower than the 182.2 FPS achieved at Low settings, indicating a significant performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 19402, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, has a nearly identical average score of 19405, showing a delta of 0%. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp is 1.1% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro 560X is 0.1% behind.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread score?

A: In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 5 5600 scores 2584 points in single-core and 18309 points in multi-core tests. The multi-core result is roughly 7 times higher, reflecting the benefit of its 6 cores and 12 threads, though the single-core score is strong for gaming workloads.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 3840x2160. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 30.6, while the CPU's capabilities, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309, remain largely underutilized in this scenario.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GTX 1080 Ti provide?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti features 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s. This high bandwidth is crucial for feeding the GPU's 3584 shading units at high resolutions.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score compare to the Intel Core i7-11700F?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765, while the Intel Core i7-11700F scores 21957. This gives the Intel chip a 0.9% advantage over the AMD processor in the data provided.

GPU Role

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the dominant force in this pairing for Evolve. Its 11 GB of GDDR5X memory and 484.4 GB/s of bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game’s assets at all tested resolutions. The GPU's base clock of 1481 MHz and boost clock of 1582 MHz, combined with 3584 shading units, drive the rendering pipeline. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales directly with the workload; at 1080p Low, the card achieves 182.2 FPS, but this drops to 30.6 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The benchmark results indicate that the GTX 1080 Ti's raw compute power, rated at 11.34 TFLOPS, is sufficient for high frame rates when settings are moderated. The card's 61st percentile ranking versus all GPUs, with an average score of 19402, situates it as a capable but aging solution. Its nearest rival, the GTX 780, achieves a virtually identical average score, which is surprising given the architectural generational gap, but the data confirms this parity. The GPU's end-of-life production status is reflected in these results, as it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at the highest settings in Evolve at 4K, where it falls below 60 FPS even on Medium settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 110.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 76.9 FPS, a 30% reduction. The jump to 3840x2160 further reduces the average to 42.2 FPS, representing a 62% decrease from the 1080p figure. This steep decline indicates that the GTX 1080 Ti’s pixel throughput, rated at 139.2 GPixel/s, is the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 182.2 FPS at 1080p to 69.9 FPS at 4K. This 62% drop mirrors the High setting trend, suggesting that the GPU's fill rate is the bottleneck regardless of graphical complexity. The CPU’s role in this scaling appears minimal; its high single-thread score of 2584 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the GTX 1080 Ti is the constraint, and users should expect to lower settings to Medium (56.1 FPS) or Low (69.9 FPS) to achieve smoother gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS ranges from 182.2 at Low settings to 78.9 at Ultra. The Medium preset yields 139.7 FPS, while High produces 110.2 FPS. These numbers show a clear linear progression of performance cost as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 119.2 FPS for Low, 94.4 FPS for Medium, 76.9 FPS for High, and 50.4 FPS for Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra is significant, a 26.5 FPS drop, indicating that Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the numbers compress considerably. Low settings yield 69.9 FPS, Medium drops to 56.1 FPS, High falls to 42.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30.6 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium at 4K costs 13.8 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 11.6 FPS. This data shows that at 4K, even the GTX 1080 Ti's 11 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth cannot maintain fluid frame rates on maximum settings, making Low or Medium the only viable options for consistent playability.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific hardware combination ranks 1003 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 59th percentile of all systems. This rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 5600's strong CPU performance and the GTX 1080 Ti's dated GPU architecture. The CPU's average benchmark score of 21765 places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's 19402 average score sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The discrepancy in these percentile rankings suggests the GPU is the weaker link in the pairing.

The combo's rank indicates that while it handles 1080p and 1440p gaming well, it falls behind in high-resolution, high-settings scenarios. The data shows that the GTX 1080 Ti's performance, which is closely matched by the older GTX 780 in synthetic tests, prevents this system from reaching the top tiers. The CPU has headroom to support a faster GPU, but as configured, the system's overall standing is dictated by the graphics card's limitations in Evolve's most demanding presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides a robust foundation for this system. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it offers balanced performance for gaming and multitasking. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, coupled with a 32 MB shared L3 cache, ensure that the CPU is rarely a bottleneck in Evolve. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and single-core score of 2584 confirm its capability to handle both threaded and single-threaded workloads efficiently.

In the context of this game, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 182.2 FPS, which is likely near the engine's frame rate ceiling, but the CPU's performance is not the primary factor limiting higher frame rates at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600's 79th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average score of 21765, shows it is a strong processor. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11700F, is only 0.9% faster in average score, indicating parity in CPU-bound scenarios. The data suggests that the CPU provides ample support for the GTX 1080 Ti, and upgrading the GPU would yield more significant performance gains than a CPU upgrade.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Evolve, the data points to a trade-off between visual quality and frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers a strong balance at 110.2 FPS, providing smooth gameplay while still delivering enhanced visuals over Medium. The Ultra preset drops to 78.9 FPS, which is still playable, but the 31.3 FPS cost over High may not justify the marginal visual improvement.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering 94.4 FPS. High is also viable at 76.9 FPS, but Ultra falls below 60 FPS, making it less desirable for competitive play. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 119.2 FPS is the best option.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. The Medium preset at 56.1 FPS is the highest quality setting that remains above 30 FPS, but it is still below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 69.9 FPS provide a more playable experience, though it sacrifices most visual enhancements. The Ultra preset at 30.6 FPS is not recommended for consistent play. Based on the measured rows, the High preset at 1080p offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, while 1440p Medium and 4K Low serve as the most practical alternatives for their respective resolutions.