Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT pairing produces a wide performance envelope in Evolve, with frame rates ranging from a demanding 38 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 237 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates a system where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s six cores provide a stable foundation at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the component roles, and offers settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern: performance degrades predictably as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 144 FPS at 1080p to 97 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 55 FPS at 4K. This represents a 38% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 43% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound, as the jump to 1440p still yields a high frame rate, but the transition to 4K exposes the GPU’s limits.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story, though with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 237 FPS, which drops to 159 FPS at 1440p and 90 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are steeper here—33% from 1080p to 1440p and 43% from 1440p to 4K—indicating that even at minimal graphical load, the rendering pipeline becomes more demanding at higher pixel counts. The 4K Low result of 90 FPS is still playable, but it is less than half of the 1080p Low figure.

Medium settings provide the only complete dataset with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 184 FPS with a minimum of 156 FPS and maximum of 211 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 123 FPS, with a range of 105 to 142 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and maximum of 81 FPS. The minimum FPS values at each resolution stay within 15% of the average, suggesting relatively consistent frame pacing rather than sporadic stutters.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates across all resolutions. The 1080p Ultra average is 100 FPS, which is 31% lower than High at the same resolution. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 67 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 38 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured point below 40 FPS, indicating that this preset pushes the RX 7800 XT to its absolute limit with this processor. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 62% reduction, the largest percentage drop across all settings, confirming that Ultra settings amplify the GPU workload disproportionately at higher resolutions.

The data reveals that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the high frame rates on Low and Medium settings suggest the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but the gap between Low (237 FPS) and Ultra (100 FPS) shows the GPU’s fill rate and shading capabilities are still the primary constraint. At 4K, the frame rates compress across all settings, with the spread from Low (90 FPS) to Ultra (38 FPS) being 52 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute throughput are the dominant factors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark results show a single-thread score of 913 in 3DMark and a multi-thread score of 5554 in the same test, placing it in the 74th percentile among all CPUs. This level of single-thread performance is sufficient for Evolve, a game from 2015 that does not require extreme core counts.

The CPU’s role becomes evident when examining the frame rate differences at 1080p. At Low settings, the system reaches 237 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU’s per-core performance becomes relevant. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1794 and 4-thread score of 3446 suggest that the processor can handle the game’s primary thread load, but the scaling from Low to Medium (237 to 184 FPS) and then to High (144 FPS) indicates that the GPU is still the bottleneck in most scenarios.

At higher resolutions, the CPU’s influence diminishes. The frame rate drops from 1440p High (97 FPS) to 4K High (55 FPS) are almost entirely due to the GPU’s pixel processing workload. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for feeding the RX 7800 XT, as the average FPS at 1440p Medium (123 FPS) remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 further confirm that the processor has enough headroom for game logic and physics at these frame rates.

The nearest rival comparisons for the CPU show it performing nearly identically to the Intel Core i5-12490F, with a delta of -0.3% in average benchmark score. The Ryzen 5 5600GT’s 6 cores and 12 threads are well-matched to Evolve’s requirements, as the game was released before the widespread adoption of 8-core processors. The data shows no evidence of CPU-induced frame pacing issues, as the minimum FPS values on Medium settings remain proportionally close to the averages.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2430 MHz and 3840 shading units provide substantial compute throughput, reflected in its 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The GPU’s 96 ROPs and 240 TMUs are directly responsible for the rasterization and texturing workloads in Evolve.

The GPU’s role is most apparent at 4K resolution, where the average frame rates range from 38 FPS on Ultra to 90 FPS on Low. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game, as even 4K Ultra would not exhaust the available memory, but the memory bandwidth becomes critical. The transition from 1440p Ultra (67 FPS) to 4K Ultra (38 FPS) shows a 43% reduction, which aligns with the pixel count increase from 3.7 million to 8.3 million pixels.

The GPU’s benchmark results place it in the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 24176. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, which has a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, with a delta of -1.8%. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not game-specific performance, but they indicate that the RX 7800 XT sits in the mid-range of the GPU hierarchy.

In Evolve, the GPU’s scaling across settings is consistent. At 1080p, the difference between Low (237 FPS) and High (144 FPS) is 93 FPS, while at 4K, the difference between Low (90 FPS) and High (55 FPS) is 35 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s shading units and texture units are more heavily taxed at higher settings, but the memory bandwidth remains a constant constraint. The 624.1 GB/s bandwidth allows for smooth texture streaming, but the 38 FPS result at 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU’s compute capacity is exhausted at that configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1229th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top third of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system’s ability to maintain playable frame rates at most resolutions and settings, though it does not reach the top tier of performance. The rank of 1229 suggests that there are 1228 combinations that achieve higher average frame rates, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs.

The combo’s ranking is influenced by both components. The CPU’s 74th percentile standing among all CPUs is solid, but not exceptional, while the GPU’s 51st percentile is more modest. Together, they produce a system that is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra. The data shows that the combo performs best at 1440p Medium, where it achieves 123 FPS average, which is a strong result for a mid-range pairing.

Compared to other combos, this system’s performance is consistent with its component specifications. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, has a nearly identical average benchmark score, suggesting that swapping the processor would yield similar results in Evolve. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, has a slightly lower average score, but the RX 7800 XT’s 16 GB VRAM and higher bandwidth give it an advantage in texture-heavy scenes.

The ranking also reflects the game’s age. Evolve, released in 2015, is not particularly demanding by modern standards, so the combo’s 1229th rank out of 3700 indicates that many newer, more powerful systems outperform it. However, the measured data shows that this combo can still deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, making it a viable option for this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all four presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low (237 FPS), Medium (184 FPS), High (144 FPS), and Ultra (100 FPS) all exceeding 60 FPS. For competitive play, Low or Medium settings would provide the highest frame rates, but High offers a balance of visual quality and performance.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the best choice for most users, with an average of 123 FPS and a minimum of 105 FPS. This provides a smooth experience without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. High settings at 1440p yield 97 FPS, which is still excellent, but the jump to Ultra drops to 67 FPS, which may be preferable for those who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate. Low settings at 1440p (159 FPS) are unnecessary unless aiming for very high refresh rates.

At 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 70 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. High settings at 4K (55 FPS) are borderline, and Ultra (38 FPS) is not recommended for anything other than screenshots or slow-paced gameplay. Low settings at 4K (90 FPS) are possible but require significant visual compromises.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo, as it provides the best balance of frame rate and visual quality across all resolutions. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings—156 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K—indicate that this preset maintains a consistent frame pacing without severe dips. For users with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p, Low settings (237 FPS) will maximize smoothness, but Medium (184 FPS) is a more balanced choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes all measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings preset:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 237 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 184 | 156 | 211 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 144 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 100 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 159 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 123 | 105 | 142 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 97 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 67 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 90 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 70 | 60 | 81 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 55 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 38 | - | - |

At 1080p, the system’s performance is excellent across the board. The Low preset achieves 237 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any monitor, while the Medium preset’s 184 FPS average with a 156 FPS minimum ensures a smooth experience. High settings at 1440p produce 144 FPS, and even Ultra maintains triple-digit frame rates at 100 FPS.

At 1440p, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU’s increasing workload. The Low preset delivers 159 FPS, Medium 123 FPS, High 97 FPS, and Ultra 67 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 105 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates that the system can handle demanding scenes without dropping below the 100 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset achieves 90 FPS, Medium 70 FPS, High 55 FPS, and Ultra 38 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 60 FPS is the only configuration at 4K that guarantees a consistent 60 FPS experience, while the Ultra preset’s 38 FPS average is below the playable threshold for most users.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the best resolution for this pairing, as it offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p Medium, the system achieves 123 FPS average with a 105 FPS minimum, while 4K Medium only reaches 70 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum.

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K Ultra?*

A: Yes, but barely. The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 38 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This configuration is only suitable for slow-paced play or static scenes.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 237 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, the drop to 100 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 105 FPS, which is recorded alongside an average of 123 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS. This indicates consistent frame pacing.

Q: Is the RX 7800 XT’s 16 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than enough for Evolve, as the game is from 2015 and does not have extreme VRAM requirements. The data shows no evidence of VRAM-related performance issues at any resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1229th out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the top third of all systems. This ranking reflects its solid performance at 1080p and 1440p, though it is not a top-tier configuration.