Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a wide performance envelope in Evolve, ranging from a highly playable 176.7 FPS at 1080p Low to a demanding 28.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. This data, sourced from measured benchmarks, reveals a system whose capabilities are heavily dictated by resolution and preset, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor as pixel count climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, clearly indicating a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 176.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 117.5 FPS at 2560x1440, a 33.5% reduction, and then further down to 64.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This pattern shows that moving from 1440p to 4K creates a significantly larger performance hit than the step from 1080p to 1440p, which is typical for a graphics card like the RTX 2070 SUPER, which sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

The scaling at higher presets is even more punishing. With Ultra settings, the 52 FPS at 1440p represents only a 32.1% improvement over the 28.6 FPS at 4K, while the jump from 1080p (76.6 FPS) to 1440p yields a 32.1% loss. This suggests that at 4K Ultra, the combination of the 8 GB VRAM buffer and the GPU's compute throughput are being taxed to their absolute limits. The CPU, a Ryzen 5 5600G with 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample headroom at these resolutions, as its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is more than capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions but is not the bottleneck when the GPU is saturated at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Evolve?

A: The best performance is seen at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the system delivers an average of 176.7 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 64.6 on Low settings to 28.6 on Ultra, meaning a playable experience is only possible on lower presets.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its closest rivals in this game's context?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307, making the RTX 2070 SUPER 0.5% slower. Another rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5700, scores 21670, which is 2.5% slower than the RTX 2070 SUPER.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the game runs at an average of 117.5 FPS on Low, but this drops to 52 FPS on Ultra, representing a 55.7% reduction in frame rate for the higher visual quality.

Q: How does the CPU's single-threaded performance compare to its multi-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G scores 2365 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 16758 in multi-core. This indicates strong single-thread capabilities, which is beneficial for game logic, while its 6 cores and 12 threads provide substantial multi-threaded throughput.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck at 1080p High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the system produces 107.1 FPS. Given the CPU's high performance percentile and the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution, the data suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor even at this lower resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the "sweet spot" for this combination in Evolve is the High preset at 2560x1440, which delivers a smooth 74.6 FPS. This provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (93.9 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid gameplay. Pushing to Ultra at this resolution yields 52 FPS, a 30.3% performance penalty for what may be a marginal visual gain.

For players prioritizing high refresh rates, the 1080p Low preset offers the highest possible frame rate at 176.7 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1080p (134.3 FPS) is a good alternative for those wanting a balance of visuals and speed. At 4K, the situation is more constrained; the Low preset at 64.6 FPS is the only reliably playable option, as the Medium preset (50.7 FPS) and High preset (41.6 FPS) dip below the ideal smoothness threshold, and Ultra (28.6 FPS) is not recommended for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1060 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all possible systems, which is a reasonable result given that the CPU is a modern 5000-series part but the GPU, while capable, is from an older generation. The ranking suggests that while this setup can run the game, many other combinations of newer CPUs and GPUs will provide a superior experience.

The combo's rank is likely held back by the GPU’s position in the market; the RTX 2070 SUPER has a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, whereas the CPU is in the 78th percentile. This imbalance points towards the graphics card as the component that determines the system's overall standing in this particular game, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is the bottleneck. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant improvement in the combo's rank than upgrading the CPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides a solid foundation for Evolve. Its boost clock of 4.40 GHz and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365 indicate strong per-thread performance, which is crucial for handling the game's core logic and physics. The processor's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is more than adequate for this title.

The CPU's performance does not appear to be a limiting factor in the measured results. The FPS scaling pattern, where performance drops dramatically with resolution increases, is a classic sign of GPU saturation. At 1080p Low, the CPU is able to feed the GPU enough data to reach 176.7 FPS, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the bottleneck. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient to avoid stuttering, allowing the 12 threads to process game data without introducing frame pacing issues.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance. The Low preset yields an average of 176.7 FPS. Increasing to Medium drops the frame rate to 134.3 FPS. The High preset produces 107.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset brings the average down to 76.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain generally playable. Low settings yield an average of 117.5 FPS. The Medium preset averages 93.9 FPS, and High settings follow at 74.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 52 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. The Low preset averages 64.6 FPS. The Medium preset averages 50.7 FPS, and the High preset drops to 41.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 28.6 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is clearly the dominant component in determining this combo's gaming performance in Evolve. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit memory bus providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, it has the resources to handle modern textures. Its boost clock of 1770 MHz and 2560 shading units allow it to process the complex geometry and effects of an FPS title.

The data shows that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra, where it only manages 28.6 FPS. This is a direct result of the game's demands exceeding the card's capabilities, even with its 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power. The GPU's average benchmark score of 22206 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its performance is closely matched by rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, which is 0.9% slower. The steep decline in FPS from 1080p (176.7 FPS on Low) to 4K (64.6 FPS on Low) highlights that this is a mid-to-high-end card that is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Evolve, rather than a 4K powerhouse.