Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT pairing delivers a performance profile that is heavily dictated by the graphics card, with the CPU providing a solid foundation for the 2015 FPS title Evolve. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but one that requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K. This analysis breaks down the component roles and measured performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings is 107.7 FPS, indicating the combo can handle maxed-out settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in average benchmark score, making them effectively performance equals in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT sits at the 82nd percentile, placing it in the upper tier of all GPUs in the benchmark database.

Q: Is the measured FPS data for this combo in Evolve considered reliable?

A: Yes, the `dataIsMeasured` field is true, meaning the FPS figures come from actual testing rather than estimation.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bus width?

A: It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed and how many cores does it have?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz across its 6 cores and 12 threads.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant force in this pairing for Evolve. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, provides ample headroom for the game's textures and assets. The GPU's architecture, RDNA 4.0, is built on a 4 nm process, and it features 4096 shading units. The memory clock is listed at 2518 MHz, with an effective data rate of 20.1 Gbps.

The core clock speeds are crucial for understanding performance scaling. The GPU has a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. The large gap between base and boost clocks means the card can aggressively ramp up performance when thermal and power headroom allows. This is reflected in the benchmark data. For instance, the GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 48.66 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 380.2 GPixel/s, which directly impacts how quickly it can fill frames at high resolutions.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is clear when examining the FPS delta between settings at a fixed resolution. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 103 at Low settings to 43.7 at Ultra settings. This 59.3 FPS swing is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's workload. The card is powerful enough to deliver 4K Low at over 100 FPS, but the demands of Ultra settings at that resolution push it below the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU's percentile ranking of 82nd among all GPUs confirms its high-end positioning, though the data suggests that Evolve's Ultra preset is exceptionally demanding at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT provides the processing foundation for this combo. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.60 GHz, which is sufficient for feeding frames to the powerful GPU. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are standard for its class.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores indicate it is a capable mid-range part. For example, it scores 17,272 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,438 in single-core. Its average benchmark score places it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the performance is tightly clustered. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-10700 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (0.3% faster). This indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor will perform similarly to those alternatives.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 262 FPS. While the GPU is doing the heavy lifting for rendering, the CPU must be able to process game logic and draw calls at that speed. The 5600GT's strong single-thread performance (2,438 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is a key factor here. The data shows that even at 1080p, where CPU bottlenecks are more common, the system maintains very high frame rates, suggesting the 6-core/12-thread setup is not a limiting factor for this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

1920x1080: At this resolution, the combo delivers exceptional performance. The average FPS starts at 262 on Low settings, drops to 203.2 on Medium, and 158.9 on High. Even at Ultra, the system maintains an average of 107.7 FPS. This indicates that the RX 9070 XT is not fully stressed at 1080p, and the frame rates are well above the threshold for competitive play.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. The average FPS is 173.4 on Low, 134.5 on Medium, and 108 on High. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 75.8. This is a significant reduction from 1080p Ultra (107.7 FPS), showing a 31.9 FPS loss due to the increased pixel count. The system still provides a smooth experience, but the gap between settings becomes more pronounced.

3840x2160: The 4K results show where the GPU's limits lie. At Low settings, the average FPS is 103, which is playable. Medium settings yield 78.9 FPS. However, High settings drop to 59.6 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings push the system to 43.7 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth. The scaling from 1440p to 4K Ultra is severe, with a 32.1 FPS drop, highlighting the massive pixel overhead. The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, users should stick to High settings or lower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's performance in Evolve places it at rank 442 out of 1695 tested combinations. This places it in the top 26% of all tested systems. This ranking is impressive given the CPU's mid-range positioning. The high rank is largely attributable to the GPU’s strength; the RX 9070 XT is a high-end card that can brute-force its way through many games, even when paired with a less expensive processor.

The rank of 442 indicates that while this is a strong setup, there are 441 other combos that achieve higher average FPS in Evolve. These would likely consist of higher-end CPUs paired with the same or more powerful GPUs. However, the data shows that for this specific game, the Ryzen 5 5600GT does not bottleneck the RX 9070 XT to a significant degree. The FPS at 1080p Low (262) suggests the system is not CPU-limited, as the number is exceptionally high.

The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 575 and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, have nearly identical average benchmark scores (deltaPct of -0.1% and 0.2%, respectively). However, the RX 9070 XT is a desktop part with a much higher TDP (304 W), allowing it to sustain higher clocks under load. The combination's overall rank of 442 reflects a system that is more than capable of delivering high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and respectable 4K performance when settings are moderated. The data ultimately shows a well-balanced pairing where the GPU is the primary driver of the final ranking, but the CPU provides enough support to avoid being a significant liability.