Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2,151 out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve. That places this system in the bottom half of the database, roughly in the 42nd percentile. For a game released in early 2015, this hardware combination is decidedly mid-pack, but the story is more nuanced than the raw rank suggests.

The CPU is the stronger half of this pairing. The Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 74th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,468. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 20,454 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20,425 (0.2% behind), and the AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20,422 (0.2% behind). The EPYC 7713 trails by 0.5% with a score of 20,363. This is a CPU that punches near the top of its class, with strong multi-threaded throughput for a six-core part.

The GPU is comparatively weaker. The RTX 2070 SUPER lands in the 65th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals show it being narrowly outperformed: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M leads by 1% (20,480), the RTX 3070 Mobile leads by 1.2% (20,534), the Intel Arc B570 leads by 1.3% (20,556), and the Intel Arc A750 leads by 1.5% (20,582). The 2070 SUPER is competitive with these cards but sits at the lower end of that cluster.

The rank of 2,151 reflects the GPU holding the combo back. In Evolve, which is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, the 2070 SUPER's Turing architecture—while capable—cannot fully leverage the Ryzen 5 5600's Zen 3 efficiency. The data shows a system where the CPU has headroom to spare, but the graphics card becomes the limiting factor as resolution and quality settings climb.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 or the RTX 2070 SUPER the bottleneck in Evolve?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU ranks in the 74th percentile (average score 20,468), while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile (average score 20,282). At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 28 FPS, which is far below playable, while the CPU's 6-core/12-thread design is more than sufficient for this FPS title.

Q: How does this combo handle 1080p gaming in Evolve?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across settings. Low averages 177 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS (min 116, max 157), High averages 107 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. All settings are comfortably playable, with even the most demanding preset clearing 60 FPS.

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At this resolution, High averages 72 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS (min 78, max 106), and Low reaches 118 FPS. Only Ultra dips to 50 FPS, which is still borderline playable. At 4K, performance becomes inconsistent, with High at 41 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER (average score 20,282) trails the Quadro M4000M by 1% (20,480), the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.2% (20,534), the Intel Arc B570 by 1.3% (20,556), and the Intel Arc A750 by 1.5% (20,582). It is the weakest of these five GPUs in average benchmark score.

Q: Is this CPU competitive with newer processors?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 5600 (average score 20,468) is statistically tied with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20,454, 0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20,425, 0.2% behind). It even edges out the AMD EPYC 9454P (20,422, 0.2% behind) and EPYC 7713 (20,363, 0.5% behind) in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the combo's overall standing in the database?

A: This combo ranks 2,151 out of 3,700 tested combinations in Evolve. That places it in the lower half of all tested systems, reflecting the GPU's age relative to newer graphics cards.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops at every settings level, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly by preset.

At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (177 FPS) to 2560x1440 (118 FPS) represents a 33% reduction. Pushing to 3840x2160 (67 FPS) drops another 43% from 1440p. This steep decline indicates the GPU is being increasingly taxed as pixel count rises, even at minimal quality settings.

At High settings, the pattern is similar but slightly shallower in percentage terms: 1080p (107 FPS) to 1440p (72 FPS) is a 33% drop, and 1440p to 4K (41 FPS) is a 43% reduction. The consistency of these percentages across Low and High suggests the game's rendering load scales nearly linearly with resolution, which is typical for a 2015-era FPS.

Medium settings show the most complete data, including min and max FPS. At 1080p, the average is 137 FPS (min 116, max 157). At 1440p, it drops to 92 FPS (min 78, max 106). At 4K, it falls to 52 FPS (min 44, max 60). The 4K Medium result is the only 4K row with variance data, and the 44 FPS minimum shows the system can dip below smooth playability at that resolution.

Ultra settings are the most demanding. The 1080p average is 74 FPS, which drops to 50 FPS at 1440p and collapses to 28 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is essentially unplayable, indicating that this combo cannot handle the game's maximum quality at high pixel densities.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus (448.0 GB/s bandwidth) is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show the card running out of headroom. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.40 GHz, is not the constraint—the FPS scaling with resolution is far too steep to be CPU-related.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 177 FPS average
• Medium: 137 FPS average, 116 FPS minimum, 157 FPS maximum
• High: 107 FPS average
• Ultra: 74 FPS average

At 1080p, every settings level exceeds 60 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a 74 FPS average. The Medium preset shows a tight variance window (116-157 FPS), suggesting consistent frame pacing. Low settings push the system to 177 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 118 FPS average
• Medium: 92 FPS average, 78 FPS minimum, 106 FPS maximum
• High: 72 FPS average
• Ultra: 50 FPS average

At 1440p, the system remains largely playable. Low and Medium deliver smooth performance, with Medium's minimum of 78 FPS staying above the 60 FPS threshold. High at 72 FPS is still solid. Ultra drops to 50 FPS average, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold but not unplayable.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 67 FPS average
• Medium: 52 FPS average, 44 FPS minimum, 60 FPS maximum
• High: 41 FPS average
• Ultra: 28 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become stark. Low is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, and it does so narrowly at 67 FPS. Medium averages 52 FPS with a 44 FPS minimum, which will produce noticeable stutter in fast-paced FPS action. High drops to 41 FPS, and Ultra is a slideshow at 28 FPS.

The variance data at Medium settings is revealing. At 1080p, the range is 41 FPS (116 to 157). At 1440p, the range narrows to 28 FPS (78 to 106). At 4K, the range shrinks further to 16 FPS (44 to 60). This tightening range at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is becoming fully saturated, leaving less headroom for frame time variation.

Settings Recommendations

For the best measured experience, the data points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the optimal configuration. This delivers a 72 FPS average, which is smooth for a fast-paced FPS, while maintaining visual quality that is significantly better than Low or Medium. The 1440p High result is the best balance of frame rate and fidelity in the measured rows.

If 1080p is the target resolution, Ultra settings at 74 FPS average are the clear choice. The 2070 SUPER has enough headroom at 1080p to run the game at maximum quality without dropping below 60 FPS. There is no reason to sacrifice visual quality at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset clears the playability threshold comfortably.

At 1440p, players should avoid Ultra. The 50 FPS average is below the ideal smoothness threshold, and the difference between High (72 FPS) and Ultra (50 FPS) is a 44% performance hit for what is typically a marginal visual improvement. High is the recommended preset, with Medium (92 FPS) as a fallback for those prioritizing frame rate.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low at 67 FPS is the only playable preset, and even then, it is barely above 60 FPS. Medium at 52 FPS (min 44) is borderline, and High at 41 FPS or Ultra at 28 FPS are not recommended for competitive play. For 4K users, the data suggests either accepting Low settings or lowering the resolution to 1440p.

The Medium preset's variance data is worth considering for competitive play. At 1440p, Medium shows a 78 FPS minimum, which is the highest minimum among all 1440p presets with variance data. This consistency may be more valuable than the higher average of High (72 FPS average, no minimum data) for players who prioritize frame stability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. It operates at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache layout includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. This is a modern, efficient design for a 2022 release.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The game's measured FPS scaling with resolution is far too steep to implicate the CPU. At 1080p Low, the system hits 177 FPS, which is well above what a GPU-bound title would show if the CPU were the constraint. The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides ample parallel processing for a 2015 FPS that likely uses only a handful of threads.

The CPU's benchmark data reinforces its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18,309 multi-core and 2,584 single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 9,158 multi-core and 1,936 single-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1,737 (2 threads) to 5,659 (max threads), indicating the processor efficiently utilizes additional threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 21,541 and single-thread score of 3,256 both support the notion of a well-rounded CPU.

The nearest rival data shows the Ryzen 5 5600 is not significantly outclassed by newer or more expensive processors. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V by only 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G by 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 9454P by 0.2%. This is remarkable for a desktop CPU competing against mobile and server parts.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's 74th percentile ranking (vs. all CPUs) means it is not the bottleneck. The 65th percentile GPU (vs. all GPUs) is the weaker link. The combo rank of 2,151 out of 3,700 reflects this imbalance: a strong CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU in a game that stresses the graphics card.

The 4.40 GHz boost clock and 32 MB L3 cache are particularly relevant for gaming. Evolve's monster-hunting gameplay involves physics calculations and AI, but the benchmark results show the system is consistently GPU-limited. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 5,659 and single-thread score of 882 suggest it can handle the game's computational load without breaking a sweat, even at 1080p Low where the GPU is least burdened.