Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Evolve presents a fascinating study in component balance for a 2015-era FPS. The data shows a system that is clearly capable of high refresh rate play at standard resolutions, yet struggles to maintain playable framerates at the extreme end of the spectrum. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against rival components, and offers guidance on how to best utilize this hardware.

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

The Ryzen 5 5600X brings substantial processing power to this pairing. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it leverages the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide the single-thread strength that Evolve, an FPS from 2015, would typically rely upon. The CPU's benchmark scores underscore its dominance; for instance, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18578 and a single-core score of 2622. This positions it well ahead of the 3DMark single-thread score of 917, indicating robust per-core performance.

The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches an average of 158 FPS. This high framerate demonstrates that the 5600X can feed the GPU with ample data, even at lower graphical loads. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs confirms its standing as a high-end processor. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5600X is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT (deltaPct: -0.3) and Intel Core i7-10700 (deltaPct: -0.3) in average benchmark score, while slightly trailing the Intel Core i5-12490F by a 0.5 deltaPct. This places it in a performance tier where frame pacing and geometry processing are unlikely to be the limiting factors for Evolve's engine, especially when compared to the GPU's more constrained performance envelope.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the other half of this equation, and it appears to be the more significant determinant of overall performance. This GPU is built on the Turing architecture, specifically the TU106 chip, using a 12 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is rated at 1750 MHz, or 14 Gbps effective. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. These specifications allow for a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's performance, as measured by its average benchmark score of 19774, places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (deltaPct: 0.3), the RTX 2070 (deltaPct: 0.5), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (deltaPct: 0.8). This data indicates that the 2060 SUPER is slightly outperforming the RTX 2070 in these aggregate benchmarks, a curious result that highlights the efficiency of its design. In Evolve, the GPU's role is critical for rendering effects like lighting and shadows. The measured framerates show that as resolution and settings increase, the GPU's workload grows exponentially, leading to severe framerate drops. This suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's raw compute power, while ample for 1080p, becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern that points directly to the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p High settings, the system averages 99.5 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average drops to 65.7 FPS, a reduction that highlights the increased pixel fill rate demand. At 4K (3840x2160) with High settings, the average plummets to 37.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal for smooth gameplay.

This scaling behavior is even more pronounced when looking at the Low settings row. The system achieves 158 FPS at 1080p Low, but this falls to 105.2 FPS at 1440p and significantly down to 59.5 FPS at 4K. The framerate does not scale linearly with resolution, indicating that the GPU is struggling to maintain its throughput as the pixel count increases. The difference between 1080p and 1440p Low is a 52.8 FPS drop, while the drop from 1440p to 4K Low is 45.7 FPS. This pattern suggests that while the CPU can maintain high frame generation at 1080p, the GPU's fill rate limits performance as resolution climbs. The data strongly implies that for 4K play, the RTX 2060 SUPER is insufficient for a consistently smooth experience, even at lower settings.

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

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings strategy depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For a 1080p display, the High preset at 99.5 FPS offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, easily clearing the 60 FPS mark. The Medium preset at 121.4 FPS is also viable, providing an extra buffer for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 69.9 FPS is playable but represents a significant performance cost for the added visual effects.

At 1440p, the analysis becomes more nuanced. The High preset at 65.7 FPS is the best choice for a standard 60 Hz monitor, but the Low preset at 105.2 FPS is the only option that allows for high refresh rate play. The Medium preset at 85.4 FPS is a middle ground for those with 75 Hz or 100 Hz displays. For 4K, the data shows a challenging scenario. The High preset at 37.5 FPS and Ultra at 27.7 FPS are not recommended for competitive play. The Low preset at 59.5 FPS is the only measured setting that approaches playable framerates, making it the only viable option for 4K, though it will not achieve a locked 60 FPS consistently. The Medium preset at 45.6 FPS offers a visual upgrade over Low but may feel sluggish in fast-paced action.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 1213 out of 1695 tested configurations. This places it in the lower-mid tier of all possible systems, which is a surprising result given the individual component scores. The CPU's high percentile and the GPU's respectable average benchmark score do not translate into a top-tier gaming performance in this specific title.

This ranking suggests that Evolve's engine may not be fully optimized to leverage the strengths of this modern hardware. The game's release date of 2015 predates the architecture of both components, meaning it may not utilize the multi-threading capabilities of the CPU or the advanced features of the Turing GPU effectively. The 1213rd rank out of 1695 combos indicates that many older or more balanced configurations can outperform this setup in this specific game. This is a critical insight for users who expect that high benchmark scores will automatically lead to high in-game performance; the data shows that game-specific optimization can have a significant impact.

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

The following data represents the exact measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER in Evolve.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 158.0 FPS
• Medium: 121.4 FPS
• High: 99.5 FPS
• Ultra: 69.9 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 105.2 FPS
• Medium: 85.4 FPS
• High: 65.7 FPS
• Ultra: 46.7 FPS

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 59.5 FPS
• Medium: 45.6 FPS
• High: 37.5 FPS
• Ultra: 27.7 FPS

These numbers illustrate a clear performance hierarchy. The 1080p Low setting is the only configuration that exceeds 150 FPS, catering to high-refresh-rate gaming. The performance drops are consistent across all settings when moving to higher resolutions, with the 4K Ultra setting being the most demanding at just 27.7 FPS.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistent 60 FPS?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 High settings at 65.7 FPS is the highest quality setting that achieves an average above 60 FPS. At 4K, even the Low setting at 59.5 FPS falls just short of a consistent 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 2070 in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070's average score of 19680, according to the deltaPct values.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The framerate drops significantly with resolution increases, while the CPU's high benchmark scores suggest it is not saturated, as evidenced by the 158 FPS result at 1080p Low.

Q: What is the lowest framerate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average framerate recorded is 27.7 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Evolve?*

A: This specific combo is ranked 1213 out of 1695 total tested combinations.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600X have enough processing power for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18578 and 78th percentile ranking suggest it can handle the game's logic, especially when considering the GPU bottleneck observed at higher resolutions.