Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, though 4K remains a challenge at higher presets. The data shows a clear performance scaling pattern: the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the game’s textures well, while the 5600G’s six Zen 3 cores provide ample headroom. At 1080p, this combo ranges from 69.4 FPS on Ultra to 163 FPS on Low, making it a strong choice for high-refresh monitors. The 1440p results are equally impressive, with a 110 FPS average on Low settings. However, 4K Ultra dips to 27.5 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor at that resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the sweet spot, with all settings exceeding 69 FPS. At 2560x1440, Low and Medium presets remain highly playable at 110 FPS and 84.3 FPS respectively, but Ultra drops to 45 FPS. 3840x2160 is only viable on Low settings, which hits 58.8 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G perform relative to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The 5600G’s average benchmark score of 19983 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928). It trails the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P by 0.2%, both scoring 20024.

Q: What is the GPU’s standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. It edges out the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 by 0.5% (19680) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN by 0.3% (19706), while leading the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 by 0.8% (19623).

Q: Which graphics preset provides the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: Low settings deliver the highest average at 163 FPS, followed by Medium at 126 FPS. High produces 99.8 FPS, while Ultra yields 69.4 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra represents a 93.6 FPS difference, showing significant headroom for competitive play.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this combination?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which achieves 58.8 FPS. Medium drops to 47.9 FPS, High to 35.9 FPS, and Ultra falls below playable levels at 27.5 FPS. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are sufficient for 4K Low, but the 7.181 TFLOPS compute limit becomes apparent at higher presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested system configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1155 out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the 68th percentile. This mid-tier ranking reflects its strong 1080p and 1440p performance but relative weakness at 4K Ultra compared to higher-end pairings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of Evolve’s visual fidelity, and its specifications explain the measured frame rates. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth—ample for the game’s texture streaming at 1080p and 1440p. The 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game’s lighting and post-processing effects, while the 136 texture mapping units ensure detailed surfaces remain sharp.

Clock speeds play a pivotal role in the performance scaling. The GPU’s base clock of 1470 MHz boosts to 1650 MHz, providing a 12.2% uplift under load. This boost behavior is evident in the 1080p results, where the card achieves 163 FPS on Low settings. The 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions: at 3840x2160 Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 27.5 FPS, as the GPU’s pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s cannot keep pace with the 4K pixel count.

The Turing architecture’s 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, though Evolve does not meaningfully utilize ray tracing or DLSS. Instead, the traditional rasterization pipeline dominates, and the card’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full API compatibility. The 175 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate the card draws consistent power under sustained load, which is reflected in the stable FPS averages across multiple runs.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs contextualizes its performance. It sits just 0.3% ahead of the GTX TITAN and 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 in aggregate benchmarks, yet the measured FPS in Evolve shows it punching above its weight at 1080p. The 14.36 TFLOPS FP16 throughput (2:1 ratio) offers theoretical headroom, but Evolve’s workload is FP32-bound, making the 7.181 TFLOPS figure the practical ceiling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G provides the computational backbone for this pairing, and its six cores and twelve threads are well-matched to Evolve’s engine. Based on the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process, this CPU runs at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boosts to 4.40 GHz—a 12.8% increase that directly benefits single-threaded game logic. The 16 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core reduce memory latency, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame pacing.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reveal its strength in gaming workloads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365 and multicore score of 16758 indicate strong per-thread performance, while the Geekbench single-core result of 1933 confirms this. The 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and 2-thread score of 1705 show that Evolve’s primary game thread benefits from the high boost clock. The PassMark single-thread score of 3177 further validates the CPU’s IPC efficiency.

In this combo, the 5600G rarely becomes the bottleneck at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at 1920x1080 shows a 93.6 FPS drop (163 to 69.4), which is more attributable to GPU load than CPU limits. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low hits 110 FPS, while Ultra drops to 45 FPS. The CPU’s 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR4 dual-channel) is sufficient to feed the GPU’s demands without stalling.

The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19983, places it in the upper tier of gaming CPUs. It trades blows with the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% faster) and Intel Core i7-11800H (0.2% slower), showing that the 5600G is competitive with mobile H-series parts despite being a desktop chip. The 65 W TDP keeps thermals manageable, allowing the boost clock to sustain over long gaming sessions, which is reflected in the stable average FPS figures.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for this combo. At 1920x1080, Medium settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 126 FPS—comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and close to the 144 Hz mark. High settings at 99.8 FPS remain excellent for most users, while Ultra at 69.4 FPS is playable but sacrifices the headroom needed for competitive play. Low settings at 163 FPS are optimal for esports-focused players.

For 2560x1440, Medium is the recommended preset, achieving 84.3 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 75 Hz monitors while retaining visual fidelity. High settings at 66.9 FPS are acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but Ultra at 45 FPS introduces noticeable stutter in fast action. Low at 110 FPS is the choice for players prioritizing frame rate over graphics, and it works well with 100 Hz+ monitors.

At 3840x2160, Low settings are the only viable option, yielding 58.8 FPS. This is marginal for a 60 Hz display, and players should expect occasional dips below the refresh threshold. Medium at 47.9 FPS is playable but not ideal, while High (35.9 FPS) and Ultra (27.5 FPS) are best avoided. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K Low, but the GPU’s compute limits constrain higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 1155 out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the 68th percentile of all system pairings. This mid-tier ranking reflects a balanced setup: the CPU ranks in the 78th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile. The CPU’s higher relative standing means it can support more powerful GPUs in future upgrades, but in Evolve specifically, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo outperforms many higher-ranked systems that may pair weaker CPUs with stronger GPUs, as the 5600G’s strong single-thread performance prevents CPU bottlenecks. However, at 4K Ultra, the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 27.5 FPS result drags the combo down relative to systems with higher-end graphics cards. The 68th percentile placement indicates that this pairing is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming but not for enthusiast 4K setups.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings average 163 FPS, Medium hits 126 FPS, High reaches 99.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 69.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 57.4% performance drop, with the largest single step between Medium and High (26.2 FPS) and High to Ultra (30.4 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low averages 110 FPS, Medium drops to 84.3 FPS, High manages 66.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 32.5% on Low, 33.1% on Medium, 33% on High, and 35.2% on Ultra, showing slightly higher GPU load at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, performance is limited. Low averages 58.8 FPS, Medium drops to 47.9 FPS, High reaches 35.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 27.5 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K reduces performance by 46.5% on Low, 43.2% on Medium, 46.3% on High, and 38.9% on Ultra. This disproportionate drop at 4K Low indicates the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the primary constraint.