Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a compelling, high-refresh-rate experience in Evolve, though its performance curve reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and settings. The data shows a system that scales predictably with workload, transitioning from a CPU-limited state at 1080p to a GPU-bound one at 4K, with the middle ground offering the most balanced headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a classic resolution scaling curve. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 245 FPS. This drops to 208 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 118 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 52% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, a steep decline that points directly at the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern changes with higher visual fidelity. On High settings, the average FPS goes from 188 at 1080p to 126 at 1440p to 72 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 43%. This steepening curve indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's rendering workload grows disproportionately with resolution, which is expected for a game from this era that relies heavily on traditional rasterization.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 50, a figure that highlights the extreme demands of maxed-out settings at that resolution. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact on playability. The 1080p Ultra result of 130 FPS, meanwhile, is only 58 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result, suggesting that resolution scaling is more punishing than quality scaling at the top end of the spectrum.

The medium preset provides the most revealing data. At 4K Medium, the average is 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105. At 1440p Medium, the average jumps to 161 FPS with a minimum of 137 and maximum of 185. At 1080p Medium, the average is 223 FPS with a minimum of 190 and maximum of 257. The minimum-to-maximum spread widens as resolution drops, indicating that the CPU has more room to push frames when the GPU is less constrained.

This pattern suggests that for competitive play, 1080p or 1440p is the sweet spot, as the system can maintain frame rates well above 144 Hz. For a cinematic experience at 4K, the High preset is the practical ceiling, as Ultra dips below 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65W TDP. This is a mid-range desktop part, and its benchmark scores reflect a solid but not exceptional performer. Its PassMark single-thread score is 2872, and its multithread score is 19236, placing it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 245 FPS, which is likely near the ceiling of what this processor can feed to the GPU. The fact that 1080p Medium only drops to 223 FPS, while 1080p High sits at 188 FPS, shows that the CPU maintains high throughput even with increased draw calls. The 1440p Low result of 208 FPS, compared to the 1080p Low result of 245 FPS, indicates that the GPU starts to take over the workload between these two resolutions.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its ability to handle the game's simulation and AI logic. The PassMark physics score of 1043 and the floating point math score of 34548 suggest adequate computational headroom for a 2015-era FPS title. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck above 1080p, as the FPS drops more steeply with resolution than with settings changes.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600F is essentially neck-and-neck. It scores 36945 on the average benchmark, which is within 0.5% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112). These delta percentages are negligible, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 245, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 223 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 208 FPS at 1440p Low.

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, at 4K High the combo averages 72 FPS, and at 4K Medium it averages 92 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra the average drops to 50 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest competitors?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31087. It trails the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676) by 1.9%, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532) by 1.4%, and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31220) by 0.4%, while slightly exceeding the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206) by 0.4%.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 208 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 87 FPS. This represents a 121 FPS difference, indicating that Ultra settings are significantly more demanding.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this build?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the primary limiter, as the FPS is high but does not scale dramatically with settings. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as FPS drops sharply with resolution increases.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 417th out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the top 15% of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 417 out of 2872 tested configurations places this system in the upper echelon of performers for Evolve. This rank is a strong indicator that the pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600F and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is well-balanced for this specific title. The top 15% positioning suggests that most other tested combos are either less capable or mismatched in some way.

The rank is influenced by both the high FPS at 1080p and the respectable performance at 4K. A system that can hit 245 FPS at 1080p Low and 72 FPS at 4K High demonstrates versatility that many combos lack. The fact that the GPU is end-of-life and the CPU was released recently does not detract from their combined efficacy in this older game.

The data indicates that this combo is not the absolute fastest — systems with higher-end CPUs or newer GPUs would rank higher — but it is far from the bottom. The rank reflects a system that can handle both competitive and cinematic playstyles without major compromises. The percentile ranking of the CPU at 85 and the GPU at 76 suggests that both components are above average, which aligns with the combo's overall top-tier placement.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features the AD103 chip. It has 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s.

The GPU's role in Evolve is decisive at higher resolutions and settings. The PassMark G3D score of 31811 places it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 demonstrates strong DirectX 12 performance. The GPU compute score of 18372 also indicates robust compute capabilities, which can be leveraged for advanced rendering effects.

The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of performance at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS is a clear indication that the GPU is heavily taxed by the combination of high resolution and maximum quality settings. The 4K Medium result of 92 FPS is more playable, and the 4K Low result of 118 FPS shows that the GPU can still push high frame rates when visual fidelity is reduced.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Evolve, which was released in 2015 and has modest memory requirements. The 672.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and asset loading are not bottlenecks. The pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s are ample for this game's visual complexity.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is slightly behind the NVIDIA TITAN RTX by 1.9% and the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell by 1.4% in average benchmark score, but it edges out the Quadro M5000 by 0.4%. These small deltas indicate that the GPU is performing as expected for its class, and the measured FPS results are consistent with its hardware specifications.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 223 FPS, with a minimum of 190 and a maximum of 257. High settings drop to 188 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 130 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 115 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 208 FPS. Medium settings average 161 FPS, with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 185. High settings average 126 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 87 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 121 FPS, a larger gap than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more involved.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 118 FPS. Medium settings average 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105. High settings average 72 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 50 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68 FPS, which is smaller than at lower resolutions, confirming that the GPU is saturated.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 190 to 257 FPS. At 1440p, it is 137 to 185 FPS. At 4K, it is 78 to 105 FPS. These ranges show a narrowing of frame time variance as resolution increases, suggesting that GPU-bound scenarios are more consistent than CPU-bound ones.

The data reveals that the High preset is the most balanced option. At 1440p High, the combo averages 126 FPS, which is ideal for a 120 Hz display. At 4K High, the 72 FPS average is suitable for a 60 Hz display with some headroom. For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low is the clear choice, while 4K Ultra is only for those who prioritize visual fidelity over smoothness.