Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing produces a fascinating bottleneck dynamic in Evolve. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 part with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, is clearly the elder statesman here, while the GPU, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, carries the graphical weight. This combination yields a comprehensive set of measured frames per second (FPS) across three resolutions and four quality presets, allowing for a detailed analysis of where each component’s influence begins and ends.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 5600G’s specifications suggest a processor designed for balanced throughput. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, paired with a 16 MB L3 cache, provide a solid foundation for gaming. The benchmark data for this CPU shows a significant jump from 2-thread to 8-thread performance in 3DMark, with scores of 1705 and 4694 respectively, indicating that the processor scales well with additional threads. This is relevant for Evolve, a game that must manage the simulation of a large monster, four hunters, and numerous AI-controlled wildlife.

The CPU’s influence on the measured FPS becomes most apparent when the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 280.7 FPS. This high frame rate is a direct result of the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates quickly. The single-thread performance, as measured by a 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2365, is crucial here. While the 5600G is not at the top of the charts — its average benchmark score of 19983 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs — it has enough headroom to push frame rates well past the refresh rate of most monitors.

However, as resolution increases and graphical settings become more demanding, the CPU’s role shifts. The data shows that while the CPU is capable of high frame rates, it is not the primary driver of performance in this game. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11800H, have an average score of 20024, just 0.2% higher, confirming that the 5600G is in a performance tier that is more than adequate for a game like Evolve. The processor’s 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node indicate it is efficient, but the benchmark results suggest that its architecture is not the bottleneck in this system. The limiting factor for the highest frame rates is the GPU’s rendering capabilities, not the CPU’s processing power.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable graphics card, and its specifications align with the high frame rates observed. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, it has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is a critical asset for Evolve, which features a lush, detailed environment with dense foliage and complex character models. The GPU’s high texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s allow it to process the game’s visual effects with ease.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are impressive, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and a Passmark G3D score of 29995, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 42576 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42653, a delta of just -0.2%. This shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is operating at the peak of its expected performance envelope. The card’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 7168 shading units provide the raw compute power necessary to handle the game’s DirectX 12 rendering path.

The GPU’s role is most evident when observing the FPS drop between settings presets. At 1440p, moving from Low (198 FPS) to Ultra (80.3 FPS) shows a drastic reduction. This is the GPU being tasked with increasingly complex shaders, lighting, and shadow calculations. The 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Evolve at all tested settings, as there is no indication of memory-related stuttering or frame drops in the data. The GPU is the dominant component in this pairing, and its capabilities are the primary reason the system can achieve playable frame rates at 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the system scales with resolution. At 1080p with High settings, the system averages 176.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 116.6 FPS, a drop of 33.9%. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 67.7 FPS, a further 41.9% decrease from 1440p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance is sufficient at 1080p to allow the GPU to work at its maximum capacity, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU’s rendering load grows exponentially, and the frame rate drops accordingly.

The data at Low settings reinforces this. At 1080p Low, the system hits 280.7 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 198 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 111.5 FPS. Even at the lowest quality settings, the 4K resolution demands significantly more from the GPU. The fact that the frame rate does not double when resolution is halved (from 4K to 1080p) suggests that there is a point where the CPU begins to have a minor influence, but the overall trend is overwhelmingly GPU-limited. This is particularly clear when comparing the 1080p Low (280.7 FPS) to 1080p Ultra (125.7 FPS); the GPU is doing vastly more work, but the CPU is still able to keep up.

The implication is that for a user seeking higher frame rates, reducing resolution is the most effective lever. The system is never CPU-bound in a problematic way at the tested settings, as even the lowest 4K result of 48.8 FPS on Ultra is a playable frame rate. The bottleneck is the GPU’s ability to fill pixels, not the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Analyzing the measured rows, the "Medium" preset appears to offer the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 225.7 FPS, a significant improvement over High’s 176.4 FPS, while likely retaining most of the visual fidelity that makes the game’s world immersive. At 1440p, Medium produces a very smooth 153.3 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. At 4K, Medium achieves 84.4 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for a responsive experience.

The "High" preset is also a strong contender, but it sacrifices too much performance for its marginal visual gains. At 1440p, High drops to 116.6 FPS, which is still excellent, but the jump to Ultra is even more punishing. The "Ultra" preset, while visually stunning, is only recommended for users with a 1080p monitor, where it still achieves 125.7 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, Ultra’s frame rates of 80.3 FPS and 48.8 FPS respectively make it a less desirable option for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The "Low" preset offers the highest frame rates but is not recommended for a game like Evolve where visibility of the monster is crucial; the visual clarity provided by Medium or High is a worthwhile trade-off for the FPS reduction.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 280.7, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the system can exceed 60 FPS at 4K on Low (111.5 FPS), Medium (84.4 FPS), and High (67.7 FPS) settings. It only falls below 60 FPS on the Ultra preset, averaging 48.8 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1440p to 4K on High settings?

A: On High settings, the average FPS drops from 116.6 at 1440p to 67.7 at 4K, a decrease of 48.9 FPS.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate drops significantly with increased resolution, while the CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset averages 153.3 FPS at 1440p, while the Ultra preset averages 80.3 FPS, a difference of 73 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11800H’s score of 20024, a difference of only 0.2%.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 280.7 FPS
• Medium: 225.7 FPS
• High: 176.4 FPS
• Ultra: 125.7 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 198 FPS
• Medium: 153.3 FPS
• High: 116.6 FPS
• Ultra: 80.3 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 111.5 FPS
• Medium: 84.4 FPS
• High: 67.7 FPS
• Ultra: 48.8 FPS

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Evolve is strong. The combo is ranked 311 out of a total of 1695 tested combinations. This places it in the top 18.3% of all systems tested for this game, a solid result that underscores the effectiveness of this pairing. While the CPU’s overall benchmark percentile (78th) is lower than the GPU’s (84th), the combination is greater than the sum of its parts in the context of Evolve. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, coupled with playable 4K performance on most presets, demonstrate that this system is well-balanced for this title. The rank of 311 suggests that while there are more powerful combinations, this duo provides a high level of performance that will satisfy most gamers playing Evolve. The data confirms that this is a capable and versatile setup, with the GPU’s strength compensating for the CPU’s more modest standing.