Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER pairing delivers playable frame rates in Evolve at 1080p, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at higher resolutions or with maximum settings. The data shows a system that is consistently GPU-limited, with the CPU providing ample headroom across all tested configurations.

FAQ

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

A: The only resolution where this pairing achieves a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080. At this resolution, all settings except Ultra produce average frame rates above 73.6 FPS, with Low settings reaching 126.8 FPS.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 22.1 FPS on Ultra to 44.5 FPS on Low. These numbers fall well below the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play, indicating the GPU is overwhelmed at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. It performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i7-11600H, which scores 19949 (0.2% slower), and trails the Intel Core i7-11800H by only 0.2%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 14286. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, which scores 14314, a difference of just 0.2%.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a dramatic drop-off that is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system produces 126.8 FPS, but at 4K Low it falls to 44.5 FPS, a 65% reduction that points squarely at the graphics card as the limiting factor.

Q: What is the ideal settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 50.3 FPS, while Medium produces 64.6 FPS. To hit a consistent 60 FPS, the Medium preset is the highest quality option that meets the target, as High falls short.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration provides substantial processing power that far exceeds the demands of Evolve, a game released in early 2015. The CPU’s benchmark results reinforce this: its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758 and single-core score of 2365 demonstrate strong modern performance.

In the context of this game, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU without becoming a constraint. The data indicates it succeeds. When comparing frame rates across different settings at the same resolution, the performance scaling is directly tied to graphical load, not CPU workload. For instance, at 1080p, dropping from High to Low increases the average FPS from 73.6 to 126.8. This 72% improvement is far larger than what a CPU bottleneck would allow, confirming that the processor has ample headroom.

The Ryzen 5 5600G’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support also contribute to its ability to handle game logic and physics without stuttering. Its percentile rank of 78 versus all CPUs places it well above average, ensuring that it will not be the reason for low frame rates in this title. The processor’s performance is so sufficient that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is working least, the system still achieves 126.8 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU could drive even faster graphics cards without issue.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the clear performance bottleneck in this configuration. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1530 MHz with a boost clock of 1785 MHz, and it offers 1408 shading units. These specifications place it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, making it a mid-range part that is showing its age with modern titles.

For Evolve, the GPU’s limitations become apparent as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the card can handle the load well, producing 97.3 FPS on Medium and 73.6 FPS on High. However, the transition to 1440p reveals its struggles: High settings drop to 50.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to a barely playable 32.4 FPS. At 4K, the situation is dire, with even Low settings only managing 44.5 FPS.

The GPU’s memory capacity of 6 GB is likely a contributing factor to the poor high-resolution performance. As texture detail increases, the card must manage more data, and the frame rates suffer accordingly. The difference between 1080p Ultra (51.3 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (32.4 FPS) represents a 37% performance loss, which is a steeper decline than the pixel count increase alone would suggest, indicating the GPU is running out of resources. The data clearly shows that the GTX 1660 SUPER is the component that dictates the playable settings for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1501st out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 11% of all tested systems, a low ranking that is primarily due to the GPU’s mid-range standing. The CPU, ranking in the 78th percentile, is a strong component, but the GPU’s 55th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down.

The ranking indicates that while this system is functional, it is not competitive with the majority of other tested configurations. A user with this setup will be able to play the game, but they will have to make significant compromises on visual quality or resolution to achieve acceptable frame rates. The data suggests that the system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it performs adequately, but it is not a high-performance gaming rig by modern standards. The gap between this combo’s rank and the top systems is substantial, reflecting the GPU’s inability to handle high-fidelity graphics at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a stark and predictable decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This pattern is a textbook example of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 126.8 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 83.7 FPS, a 34% drop. Moving again to 4K Low yields 44.5 FPS, another 47% reduction from the 1440p figure.

This heavy scaling indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is working at its maximum capacity at 1440p and is completely overwhelmed at 4K. The CPU is not a limiting factor, as its performance remains constant regardless of resolution. The data shows that the GPU’s rendering workload, which increases dramatically with pixel count, is the sole determinant of frame rates.

The implications are clear: 1080p is the only resolution that allows the GPU to demonstrate its full capability. At 1440p, the system can still deliver playable frame rates on Medium settings, but the performance headroom is gone. At 4K, the system is not viable for smooth gameplay, regardless of settings. The scaling pattern confirms that users seeking higher resolutions would need a significantly more powerful GPU to maintain the frame rates seen at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of the system’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080:

• Low: 126.8 FPS
• Medium: 97.3 FPS
• High: 73.6 FPS
• Ultra: 51.3 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 83.7 FPS
• Medium: 64.6 FPS
• High: 50.3 FPS
• Ultra: 32.4 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 44.5 FPS
• Medium: 34.4 FPS
• High: 31.3 FPS
• Ultra: 22.1 FPS

At 1080p, the system is highly capable. The jump from Ultra to Low represents a 147% performance increase, from 51.3 FPS to 126.8 FPS, giving users a wide range of options. At 1440p, Medium is the only preset that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, while High falls just short at 50.3 FPS. The 1440p data shows a clear performance cliff between Medium and High, suggesting a significant increase in GPU workload at the High preset. At 4K, no preset achieves a playable frame rate; even Low settings result in sub-45 FPS performance, making this resolution unsuitable for this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This configuration delivers 73.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, while still providing a high level of visual fidelity. The High preset offers a 44% performance improvement over Ultra while only sacrificing the highest level of graphical detail.

For users who prioritize maximum frame rates, the 1080p Low preset is the best choice, delivering an extremely responsive 126.8 FPS. This is ideal for competitive play where reaction time is critical. The Medium preset at 1080p offers a balanced experience at 97.3 FPS, but High provides a better visual-to-performance ratio.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, producing 64.6 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors should select this setting, as High drops to 50.3 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter in fast-paced action. The Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p is not recommended, as it results in frame rates below 51.3 FPS and as low as 22.1 FPS at 4K. For the best overall experience, the data unequivocally points to 1080p High, which balances visual quality and performance perfectly for this hardware combination.