Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a balanced 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. This combination ranks 1291st out of 2872 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains demanding. Below is a detailed breakdown of the CPU, GPU, and measured performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking for Evolve?

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1291st out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the 45th percentile of all tested combos for this specific game.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the combo reaches 201 FPS on Low settings and 122 FPS on High, making 1080p the strongest resolution for high refresh rates. At 2560x1440, it still achieves 135 FPS on Low and 82 FPS on High.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 21771. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874) and Intel Core i7-11700 (21891).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679), but 1% behind the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014).

Q: What is the CPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It has 32 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1291 out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve indicates a mid-pack placement. This is not a top-tier pairing for this title, but it is also far from the bottom. The rank reflects a balanced system where neither the CPU nor GPU is a severe bottleneck at most settings. The data shows that this combo sits near the median of all tested systems, which is expected given the CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 21771 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H (21749, 0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (21874, 0.5% ahead). The Intel Core i7-11700 (21891) is also 0.5% ahead. These are very tight margins, indicating the 5600X is a solid mid-range performer. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15852 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 0.1% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679, 1.1% behind), and AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, 1% ahead). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) is 1.7% ahead.

The measured FPS data aligns with these percentile rankings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 201 FPS on Low, which is excellent for competitive play. At 2560x1440, it drops to 135 FPS on Low, still smooth. The 4K results are more modest, with 77 FPS on Low but only 32 FPS on Ultra. This suggests the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Evolve, with 4K requiring lower settings for playable frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It also includes 40 ray tracing cores. The base clock is 1900 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The memory operates at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a substantial amount of VRAM and bandwidth for a 2015 title like Evolve. The game's texture and geometry demands are well within this GPU's capabilities, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The pixel rate is 236.1 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 393.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 25.18 TFLOPS. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are more than sufficient for Evolve.

The GPU's TDP is 200 W, requiring a 550 W suggested PSU. It is a dual-slot card with 2x 8-pin power connectors. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15852 places it at the 58th percentile, which is competent but not exceptional. In Evolve, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, as the CPU's role diminishes at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. All data points are measured, not simulated.

1920x1080:

• Low: 201 FPS average
• Medium: 156 FPS average (min 133, max 179)
• High: 122 FPS average
• Ultra: 85 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo excels. The Low preset delivers 201 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. Medium averages 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. High drops to 122 FPS, still very playable. Ultra averages 85 FPS, which is acceptable but not as fluid as the lower presets. The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each step down in settings yielding roughly 25-35 FPS improvement.

2560x1440:

• Low: 135 FPS average
• Medium: 105 FPS average (min 89, max 120)
• High: 82 FPS average
• Ultra: 57 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo remains strong. Low averages 135 FPS, which is excellent for this resolution. Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, providing a solid experience. High drops to 82 FPS, which is still smooth. Ultra averages 57 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced FPS gameplay but playable. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 30% across all settings, which is expected given the increased pixel count.

3840x2160:

• Low: 77 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average (min 51, max 68)
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

At 4K, the combo struggles at higher settings. Low averages 77 FPS, which is playable. Medium averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is borderline but acceptable for slower gameplay. High drops to 47 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for FPS titles. Ultra averages 32 FPS, which is not recommended for competitive play. The 4K results show that the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the 16 GB VRAM is sufficient but the raw compute power is not enough for Ultra settings.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most balanced data, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded. At 1080p Medium, the range is 133-179 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 89-120 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 51-68 FPS. These ranges indicate stable performance without severe drops.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1920x1080: The High preset at 122 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 85 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized, but the 37 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not be worth the marginal visual improvement. For competitive play, the Low preset at 201 FPS is the clear choice, but Medium at 156 FPS offers a better visual experience while still exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates.

For 2560x1440: The High preset at 82 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides good visuals while maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 105 FPS is also excellent, offering a smoother experience with only a modest visual reduction. The Low preset at 135 FPS is ideal for players with 144 Hz monitors who want maximum responsiveness. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is not recommended for FPS gameplay, as it dips below 60 FPS.

For 3840x2160: The Low preset at 77 FPS is the only recommendation for a consistently playable experience. The Medium preset at 60 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 51 FPS that could cause noticeable stuttering in fast action. The High and Ultra presets at 47 FPS and 32 FPS respectively are not suitable for this game. Players with 4K monitors should prioritize the Low preset or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for better performance.

The data shows that the Medium preset is often the most balanced choice, as it provides a significant improvement over Low without the steep performance cost of High or Ultra. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 156 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it achieves 105 FPS. At 4K Medium, it achieves 60 FPS. For a 60 Hz display, Medium at 4K is acceptable, but for higher refresh rates, 1440p Medium or 1080p High are better options.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It is fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The base clock is 3.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a TDP of 65 W and supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. This large L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads. The CPU is unlocked for overclocking, and it supports ECC memory. The launch MSRP was $299. The CPU was released on 2020-11-04 and is still in active production.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11838 in multicore and 1541 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 9173 in multicore and 1989 in single-core. In 3DMark, the single-thread score is 917, the 2-thread score is 1793, the 4-thread score is 3363, the 8-thread score is 4811, and the max-thread score is 5588. The Passmark multithread score is 21858, with a single-thread score of 3364. These scores indicate strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Evolve.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms three-quarters of tested processors. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its average score, showing that it is a well-balanced mid-range chip. For Evolve, the CPU's single-thread performance is more important than its multicore capabilities, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded. The 12 threads help with background tasks and system responsiveness, but the game's main thread benefits from the high boost clock and Zen 3 architecture.

The CPU's role in this combo is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. At 1080p, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as evidenced by the 201 FPS Low result. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU has enough headroom to keep up. The 32 MB L3 cache helps with game data access, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface ensures fast communication with the GPU.

The Ryzen 5 5600X's performance in Evolve is further supported by its Passmark data. The data compression score is 252306, data encryption is 15685, and extended instructions score is 16991. The floating point math score is 39487, integer math is 71161, and physics is 1316. These scores indicate a capable processor for gaming and general productivity. The CPU's 65 W TDP makes it efficient, and the AM4 socket provides a wide range of motherboard compatibility.

In summary, the Ryzen 5 5600X is a strong match for the Radeon RX 7700 in Evolve. The CPU provides ample single-thread performance and enough multi-thread capability to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at all tested settings and resolutions. The combo's rank of 1291 out of 2872 reflects a balanced system that performs well at 1080p and 1440p, with playable results at 4K on lower settings. The data indicates that this pairing is well-suited for players who prioritize high frame rates at mainstream resolutions, with the CPU and GPU working together effectively.