Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Evolve?

A: This combo ranks 2247 out of 2872 tested combinations in the game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all tested hardware pairings.

Q: Does this pairing hit 60 FPS at 1440p High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the standard 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 146, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 2060 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 2060 features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the boost clock of the GPU and the CPU in this combo?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has a boost clock of 1680 MHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: At 4K Ultra settings, what is the average FPS and is it playable?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 23, which is below the typical playable threshold of 30 FPS, indicating a poor experience at this extreme setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places the Ryzen 5 5600F + RTX 2060 combination at rank 2247 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This position, roughly in the 22nd percentile of all tested systems, tells a clear story: the pairing is not a top-tier performer for this title, but it is far from the bottom. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game at moderate settings but will struggle at the highest presets and resolutions. Benchmark results indicate that the combo sits in a crowded mid-field where many other pairings achieve similar frame rates. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests the processor is not the primary bottleneck. Conversely, the GPU’s 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates the graphics card is the more likely constraint on overall performance. The gap between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s middling percentile, combined with the combo’s low overall rank, strongly implies that the graphics card limits the system’s ability to reach higher frame rates in Evolve. The combo’s rank is determined by the measured FPS at each setting, and the results show a consistent pattern of the GPU holding back the CPU’s potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for the game’s demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, based on the Turing architecture, provide the raw processing power for the game’s rendering. The measured FPS data shows a clear correlation between GPU load and performance. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS of 146 shows the GPU is not fully taxed. However, at 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 23, demonstrating the GPU’s inability to handle the increased pixel count and graphical complexity. The GPU’s 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290, places it near rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (deltaPct 0) and AMD Radeon 680M (deltaPct 0.1). These close deltas indicate that the RTX 2060 is not a significant step above older or integrated solutions in synthetic tests. In Evolve, the GPU’s role is to render the game’s environments and effects, and the data shows it does so adequately at lower settings but fails to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is not the primary issue; rather, the GPU’s compute throughput and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks at high resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 146 at Low to 62 at Ultra. The Medium setting yields an average of 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 and maximum of 130, showing strong consistency. High at 1080p averages 89 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops significantly. Low averages 98 FPS, High averages 60 FPS, and Medium averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 and maximum of 87. Ultra at 1440p averages 41 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. At 3840x2160, the performance degrades further. Low averages 56 FPS, Medium averages 43 FPS (with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50), High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings or resolution reduces the average FPS by a predictable margin. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial. At 1080p, the difference is 84 FPS (146 vs 62). At 1440p, the difference is 57 FPS (98 vs 41). At 4K, the difference is 33 FPS (56 vs 23). This data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates at most settings. At 1440p, it can hit 60 FPS at High, but Ultra becomes a stretch. At 4K, only Low settings approach playable frame rates, and even then, the average of 56 FPS is barely acceptable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU in Evolve. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong single-threaded performance with a Passmark single-thread score of 2872 and a multithread score of 19236. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945, places it near rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (deltaPct -0.2). These close deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600F is a competitive mid-range processor. In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. For example, at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 146 suggests the CPU can process frames quickly enough to allow the GPU to render at high speed. The CPU’s impact becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less taxed. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 146 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame rate capability. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU’s performance is less relevant. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Evolve, which is not a highly threaded game. The CPU’s 65W TDP indicates it runs cool and efficiently, allowing the GPU to receive adequate power. Overall, the CPU provides a solid foundation for the GPU to perform, but its influence on the final frame rate diminishes as resolution and settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user’s resolution and performance targets. For 1920x1080, the High setting at 89 FPS provides a smooth experience with better visual quality than Low. However, the Medium setting at 113 FPS offers a higher frame rate with only a modest reduction in visual fidelity. The Ultra setting at 62 FPS is playable but does not provide a significant visual improvement over High to justify the 27 FPS drop. For 2560x1440, the High setting at 60 FPS is the best choice for a balanced experience, hitting the 60 FPS target. The Medium setting at 76 FPS offers a higher frame rate, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often noticeable. The Low setting at 98 FPS is recommended for competitive play where frame rate is prioritized over visuals. The Ultra setting at 41 FPS is not recommended for fast-paced gameplay. For 3840x2160, only the Low setting at 56 FPS is playable. The Medium setting at 43 FPS is borderline, and the High and Ultra settings at 34 and 23 FPS, respectively, are not recommended. In summary, the data suggests that the best overall experience is at 1080p with High settings, providing a balance of visual quality and performance. For users with 1440p monitors, High settings are the sweet spot. For 4K, users must accept Low settings for a playable experience. The measured FPS rows indicate that the combo is not capable of delivering a consistently smooth experience at 4K with higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this combo. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 146. At 1440p Low, the average FPS is 98, a drop of 48 FPS (33%). At 4K Low, the average FPS is 56, a drop of 90 FPS (62%) from 1080p. This scaling pattern shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the FPS decreases disproportionately with each resolution increase. The CPU’s performance does not change with resolution, so the FPS drop is entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering workload. The data shows that the RTX 2060 cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K, even at Low settings. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is less severe, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is significant. This indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute throughput are insufficient for the pixel count at 4K. The CPU, with its high 85th percentile ranking, is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The data suggests that the combo is best utilized at 1080p, where the GPU can keep up with the CPU’s frame generation. At 1440p, the GPU begins to show its limitations, but the combo can still achieve playable frame rates at medium and high settings. At 4K, the GPU is severely constrained, and the combo is not suitable for this resolution. The resolution scaling analysis confirms that the RTX 2060 is the bottleneck in this pairing, and users should prioritize lowering resolution or settings to achieve their desired frame rate.