Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination lands near the very bottom of the database for Evolve, ranking 1637 out of 1695 tested combos. This pairing of a capable six-core Zen 3 processor with an entry-level Turing GPU produces playable results only at 1080p with reduced settings, while higher resolutions and quality presets push frame rates into unplayable territory. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the clear limiting factor, yet the CPU’s integrated graphics heritage hints at a system built for versatility rather than high-end gaming performance.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Evolve?*

A: The measured data shows the only configuration exceeding 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 79.4 FPS. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average drops to 60.5 FPS, while High settings yield 44.7 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Evolve?*

A: The combination ranks 1637 out of 1695 total combos in the database. This places it in the bottom 4% of tested configurations, indicating that most other pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 79.4 FPS, while Ultra averages 31.8 FPS. This represents a drop of 47.6 FPS, or roughly 60% lower performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Evolve?*

A: At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS achieved is 31.9 FPS on Low settings. The High preset drops to 21.1 FPS, Medium to 21.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 13.7 FPS. None of these results are smooth enough for comfortable play.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983. It sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928), while being 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P (both 20024).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The GeForce GTX 1650 ranks in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile, scores 8746, a difference of only 0.4%.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, operating at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boosting up to 4.40 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture processor, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, delivers strong single-threaded performance with a 3dmark single-thread score of 872 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking among all processors indicates it is a solid mid-range performer, comfortably outpacing the demands of a 2015 FPS title like Evolve.

The data suggests the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this pairing. With a Passmark multithread score of 19717 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758, the 5600G provides ample headroom for game logic and physics. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support further ensure that the processor can feed frames quickly. Given that the CPU sits in the 78th percentile while the GPU sits in the 43rd percentile, the performance ceiling in Evolve is clearly dictated by the graphics card, not the processor.

The 5600G’s integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics means this CPU is often paired with discrete GPUs in budget builds, yet the benchmark results show the processor itself is not the weak link. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 79.4 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates when the GPU workload is light. The processor’s 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier indicate efficiency and overclocking potential, but in this configuration, its role is to stay out of the way of the GTX 1650.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a Turing-architecture card built on TSMC's 12 nm process, featuring 896 shading units and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s and boost clock of 1665 MHz define its performance envelope. The GPU’s 43rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 8713 place it firmly in entry-level territory, and the measured FPS in Evolve reflects this positioning.

The GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM capacity becomes a critical factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system manages only 13.7 FPS, a clear sign that both the memory capacity and the GPU’s compute power are overwhelmed. The card’s FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s are modest, and the data shows a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings drops the average from 44.7 FPS to 30.9 FPS, a reduction of 13.8 FPS.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the database, the RTX 3050 A Mobile and Radeon 550X, score within 0.4% of the GTX 1650, indicating this card performs as expected for its class. The 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it a straightforward drop-in card, but the benchmark results show it is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium-to-low presets in Evolve. The 128.1 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p, but it becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions where the 4 GB frame buffer fills quickly.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600G and GTX 1650 ranks 1637 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the bottom 4% of all configurations. This low ranking is driven almost entirely by the GPU’s performance, as the CPU’s 78th percentile standing is far stronger than the GPU’s 43rd percentile. The data shows that this pairing is outclassed by the vast majority of systems in the database, many of which likely feature more powerful graphics cards paired with similar or weaker processors.

The rank of 1637 means there are only 58 tested combos that perform worse in Evolve. This suggests that while the system is capable of running the game, it does so at frame rates that are significantly below what most other configurations achieve. The gap between this combo’s performance and the median is substantial, as the 1080p High average of 44.7 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. The combo’s position in the database reflects a system that can play Evolve, but only with compromises.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this system in Evolve is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 79.4 FPS. This is the only setting and resolution combination that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for consistent performance. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 60.5 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

For players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the High preset at 1080p is a viable option with an average of 44.7 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target but remains playable for a slower-paced FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 31.8 FPS, which is likely too choppy for competitive play. At 1440p, the Low preset averages 49.9 FPS, but this resolution pushes the GPU harder, and the Medium preset falls to 38.2 FPS. The data clearly indicates that 1080p is the intended resolution for this hardware, with Low or Medium settings providing the best balance of performance and visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance: Low settings average 79.4 FPS, Medium averages 60.5 FPS, High averages 44.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 31.8 FPS. These numbers show a clear linear scaling with quality presets, where each step up in settings costs roughly 15-16 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium is 18.9 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is 15.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 12.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly: Low produces 49.9 FPS, Medium 38.2 FPS, High 30.9 FPS, and Ultra 19.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 11.7 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 11.0 FPS. This resolution shows the GPU struggling to maintain playable frame rates, with only the Low preset exceeding 45 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system is severely limited: Low averages 31.9 FPS, Medium 21.5 FPS, High 21.1 FPS, and Ultra 13.7 FPS. The performance is nearly flat between Medium and High, suggesting that the GPU’s memory bandwidth or VRAM capacity is the limiting factor. All 4K results are below 32 FPS, making this resolution impractical for gaming with this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 79.4 at 1080p to 49.9 at 1440p, a reduction of 29.5 FPS or 37%. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low settings further drops the average to 31.9 FPS, a reduction of 18 FPS or 36%. This consistent percentage drop indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor, rather than any CPU constraint.

At High settings, the scaling is even steeper: 44.7 FPS at 1080p drops to 30.9 FPS at 1440p (a 31% reduction), then to 21.1 FPS at 4K (a 32% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across resolutions suggest that the GTX 1650 is fully saturated at all resolutions, and the performance loss is directly proportional to the increase in pixel count. The 4K results, which hover around 20 FPS or lower, indicate that the GPU cannot handle the fill rate demands of Evolve at high resolutions.

The data implies that the CPU has minimal impact on resolution scaling. If the processor were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain more constant as resolution increases, but the observed drops are substantial and consistent. The Ryzen 5 5600G provides more than enough processing power to feed the GTX 1650, and the performance ceiling is entirely determined by the GPU’s ability to render frames at each resolution. This system is unequivocally a 1080p gaming machine, with any attempt to play at higher resolutions resulting in a significant loss of smoothness.