Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetric FPS, presents an interesting stress profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing. The benchmark data shows a system that is decisively GPU-limited at higher resolutions but capable of delivering high refresh rate performance at 1080p. The measured frame rates reveal a clear scaling pattern that shifts the bottleneck between the CPU and GPU depending on the target resolution and quality preset.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 clearly demonstrates the changing load profile of Evolve. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 146 FPS. Moving to Medium drops this to 113 FPS, and High further reduces it to 89 FPS. This relatively mild penalty for increased quality at 1080p suggests the CPU is still keeping pace, but the GPU is beginning to feel the load. The jump to Ultra at 1080p yields 62 FPS, a significant 27 FPS drop from High, indicating that the highest preset introduces effects that heavily tax the graphics card.

Scaling to 2560x1440 shows a proportional decrease across all settings. Low produces 98 FPS, Medium 76 FPS, and High 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 41 FPS. The step from Low to Medium at 1440p is a 22 FPS reduction, which is similar in magnitude to the 33 FPS drop seen at 1080p between those same settings. This consistency suggests that the pixel count is the primary driver of the performance change, not a sudden CPU limitation.

At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU becomes the unequivocal limiting factor. Low settings average 56 FPS, Medium 43 FPS, and High 34 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 23 FPS, making it nearly unplayable. The data shows a steep drop-off as resolution increases, particularly on the High and Ultra presets. The gap between 1440p and 4K at High settings is 26 FPS (60 to 34), while the gap between 1080p and 1440p at the same setting is 29 FPS (89 to 60). This indicates that while the GPU load is scaling with pixel count, the 6 GB VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060 are also being stressed at 4K, particularly with higher quality textures.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve, especially as resolution increases. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest a capacity or bandwidth ceiling. The difference between 4K Low (56 FPS) and 4K Medium (43 FPS) is a 13 FPS drop, which is larger than the 11 FPS drop between 1440p Low (98 FPS) and 1440p Medium (76 FPS) proportionally. This indicates that the higher resolution combined with medium textures is pushing the memory subsystem closer to its limit.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1365 MHz and boost of 1680 MHz, provide a consistent foundation for the Turing architecture. The 1920 shading units and 120 texture mapping units process the game's effects efficiently, but the 48 ROPs appear to be a bottleneck at 4K, where fill-rate demands are highest. The data shows that the RTX 2060's performance percentile of 58 places it in the mid-range of all GPUs, which aligns with its behavior here: strong at mainstream resolutions, but struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.

The 12 nm TU106 chip, with 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die, delivers a Passmark G3D score of 14111. This score, combined with a Passmark DirectX 12 score of 53, suggests that Evolve's DirectX 11 rendering path is well-served by the card, but the GPU's raw compute power is not sufficient for 4K Ultra settings. The FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS is adequate for the game's particle effects and lighting, but the 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are not directly utilized by Evolve, as it predates widespread ray tracing adoption. The GPU's 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate a power-efficient design that allows the CPU to boost freely without power throttling concerns.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2910 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the pairing in the 21st percentile of all possible configurations, which is on the lower end of the spectrum. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and the CPU's mid-range positioning, as both components are not top-tier performers in their respective categories.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, holds a percentile of 74 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20733. This places it just 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20802. The Ryzen chip is also nearly identical in performance to the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826), with deltas of -0.4% in both cases. This clustering indicates that the 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost of 4.60 GHz, provide adequate processing power for Evolve's AI and physics calculations, but it is not a performance outlier.

The GPU's percentile of 58 versus all GPUs is more telling. The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 puts it in a dead heat with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (15283, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.1% delta). It is only 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (15171). This tight grouping shows that the RTX 2060 is functionally equivalent to these other mid-range options in synthetic benchmarks, but the 6 GB VRAM capacity may give it an edge in specific games like Evolve that can use more than 4 GB at high settings.

Given the combo's rank of 2910 out of 3700, the data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 913 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3348, ensures that it will not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions. However, the GPU's mid-range standing means that users should temper expectations for 4K performance, as the data clearly shows the GPU struggling to maintain 60 FPS at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of results. Low settings produce a 146 FPS average, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold for competitive play. Medium settings drop to 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and maximum of 130 FPS. High settings yield 89 FPS, and Ultra falls to 62 FPS. The 1080p data shows that the game is playable at all settings, with even the Ultra preset maintaining a solid 60 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still respectable but shows the GPU's limitations. Low settings produce 98 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. Medium settings average 76 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 87 FPS. High settings drop to 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for V-Sync on a 60 Hz monitor. Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The 1440p results indicate that users should stick to Medium or High settings for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance is marginal. Low settings average 56 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Medium settings drop to 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS. High settings fall to 34 FPS, and Ultra produces only 23 FPS. The 4K data shows that the RTX 2060 is simply not powerful enough for this resolution in Evolve, and users should avoid 4K unless they are willing to accept sub-60 FPS performance.

The minimum FPS data provided for Medium settings at each resolution shows consistent frame pacing. At 1080p, the minimum is 96 FPS versus an average of 113 FPS, a 15% drop. At 1440p, the minimum is 65 FPS versus an average of 76 FPS, a 14.5% drop. At 4K, the minimum is 37 FPS versus an average of 43 FPS, a 14% drop. This consistency suggests that the frame time variance is stable across resolutions, indicating a well-optimized game engine rather than a component-specific stutter issue.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: The data shows that at 4K, the combo produces 56 FPS on Low, 43 FPS on Medium, 34 FPS on High, and 23 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset approaches playable territory, and even then, it falls short of 60 FPS.

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

A: The 1920x1080 results are the strongest, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, while Ultra drops to 41 FPS. The 1080p resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combo.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in this game?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a Passmark multithread score of 20325, are strong. The 1080p Low result of 146 FPS suggests the CPU is not limiting performance, as the GPU is still the primary driver of frame rate at higher settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's performance compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 scores 15290 on average, which is 0% different from the GTX 580 (15283), 0.1% ahead of the Radeon 680M (15270), and 0.6% ahead of the RTX 3050 OEM (15199). This indicates very close performance parity in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS, while High averages 60 FPS. The 16 FPS drop from Medium to High represents a significant visual quality increase at the cost of performance.

Q: Does the 6 GB VRAM capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The 4K results show a steep drop from Low (56 FPS) to Medium (43 FPS), which suggests that texture memory usage is a contributing factor. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is also likely stressed at 4K resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings optimization. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 62 FPS is the best choice for visual fidelity, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold. However, competitive players seeking maximum frame rates should use Low at 146 FPS to leverage high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 113 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and speed, with a minimum of 96 FPS ensuring smooth gameplay.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 60 FPS is the recommended target for most users, as it provides a good visual experience while maintaining a consistent frame rate. The Medium preset at 76 FPS is a better choice for those who prioritize smoothness over visual detail, as it offers a 16 FPS advantage over High. The Ultra preset at 41 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate drops below the playable threshold for fast-paced action.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming. The Low preset at 56 FPS is the only viable option, and even then, it may feel inconsistent. The Medium preset at 43 FPS and High at 34 FPS are too slow for a competitive FPS. The Ultra preset at 23 FPS is unplayable. Users with 4K displays should either lower the resolution to 1440p or accept significantly reduced visual quality.

The overall recommendation is to run Evolve at 1080p with Medium or High settings for the best experience. The Medium preset provides a 113 FPS average with solid frame pacing, while High offers 89 FPS for better visual detail. At 1440p, Medium is the safest choice to stay above 60 FPS, while High is acceptable for those with V-Sync enabled. The data clearly shows that the RTX 2060 is a 1080p-class GPU for this title, and pushing it to 4K results in a compromised experience.