Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a formidable performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. This combination achieves a combo rank of 129 out of 1695 tested configurations, placing it in the top 7.6% of all systems evaluated. The data indicates a platform capable of high refresh rate gameplay at mainstream resolutions, with the GPU emerging as the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings. The benchmark results show a system that is well-balanced for 1440p High settings, where it posts an average of 136.3 FPS, but which also reveals clear performance scaling patterns as resolution and quality settings change.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 129 out of 1695 tested combos places it in the 92nd percentile of all configurations in the database for Evolve. This is a strong showing, positioning the system ahead of the vast majority of alternatives. The ranking reflects the synergy between the 6-core CPU and the high-end GPU, which together produce frame rates that satisfy both competitive and visual-fidelity demands. At 1440p High settings, the system achieves an average of 136.3 FPS, a figure that comfortably exceeds the 94.4 FPS seen at 1440p Ultra. The difference between these two settings, 41.9 FPS, illustrates the performance headroom available when graphics presets are adjusted. The data shows that the system's rank is primarily driven by its ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p, where it is less likely to be constrained by the CPU. At 4K, the average FPS at High settings drops to 78.3, which is still a playable frame rate but indicates the GPU is working closer to its limits. The combo's standing is further contextualized by the GPU's average benchmark score of 53610, which is 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's score of 52086. This places the RTX 4080 SUPER in a competitive position against newer hardware, reinforcing its contribution to the combo's high rank.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are critical for gaming performance, as Evolve is a title from 2015 that relies heavily on single-thread performance. The CPU's single-thread benchmark results support this: a 3DMark single-thread score of 917 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622. These scores indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for maintaining high frame rates in a game that may not scale perfectly across many cores. The 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support further contribute to the CPU's responsiveness. In the context of this combo, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to avoid becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 293.7 FPS, but at 4K Low settings, the frame rate drops to 126.5 FPS. This 167.2 FPS difference is largely attributable to the GPU's workload, not the CPU. The CPU's average benchmark score of 20680 places it 0.5% behind the Intel Core i5-12490F's score of 20794, indicating it is a capable mid-range processor. However, its real strength lies in its ability to handle the game's engine efficiently. With a TDP of 65 W, it is an efficient chip, but the data suggests that in Evolve, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU's rendering load dominates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process, it features 10240 shading units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. Its memory subsystem is robust, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The GPU's clocks are set at a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2550 MHz, which directly translate to its strong compute performance. The benchmark results show the GPU excels in DirectX 11 workloads, scoring 301 in the PassMark DirectX 11 test, which is relevant for a 2015 game like Evolve. The GPU's impact on frame rates is most evident when analyzing resolution scaling. At 1080p High, the system hits 201.3 FPS, but at 1440p High, it drops to 136.3 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls further to 78.3 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU is increasingly burdened as pixel count rises. The GPU's average benchmark score of 53610 places it 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 53489, showing it is a top-tier performer. At 4K Ultra settings, the system manages 52 FPS, which, while playable, shows the game's most demanding settings require significant GPU resources. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for this title, even at 4K, but the data shows that the GPU's compute power, rather than memory capacity, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 136.3 FPS. This is a strong result, offering smooth gameplay that is well-suited for high refresh rate monitors. The frame rate is 41.9 FPS higher than the 94.4 FPS seen at 1440p Ultra, indicating that High settings provide a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The system delivers 201.3 FPS at 1920x1080 High settings, which drops to 78.3 FPS at 3840x2160 High settings. This represents a 123 FPS decrease, or a 61.1% reduction in performance, when moving from 1080p to 4K. This significant drop highlights the GPU's workload at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck this system in Evolve?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. For instance, at 4K Low settings, the system achieves 126.5 FPS, but at 4K Ultra settings, it drops to 52 FPS. This 74.5 FPS difference is driven by GPU rendering load, not CPU processing, as the CPU's single-thread performance is sufficient for this 2015 title.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's score of 53489. This puts the two GPUs in a very close performance tier, though the 4080 SUPER's architectural advantages may manifest differently in specific games.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset yields an average of 97.8 FPS, which is 19.5 FPS higher than the 78.3 FPS at High settings. For a 60 FPS target, High settings are sufficient, but for higher refresh rates at 4K, the Medium preset offers more headroom. The Ultra preset at 4K is demanding, producing only 52 FPS.

Q: Does the system achieve high frame rates at 1080p Low settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches an average of 293.7 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the measured data, showing that the combo is capable of extremely high performance when graphics settings are minimized, making it suitable for competitive play.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions is a clear indicator of the bottleneck dynamics in this system. At 1080p High settings, the system achieves 201.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 136.3 FPS, a drop of 65 FPS, or 32.3%. At 4K High, the average falls to 78.3 FPS, a further reduction of 58 FPS from 1440p, or 42.5% lower. This consistent decline with increasing resolution points to the GPU being the primary limiting factor, as the CPU's workload does not scale as significantly with pixel count. The pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings: 1080p Ultra yields 137.5 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 94.4 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra is 85.5 FPS, a 62.2% reduction. This stark scaling at Ultra settings suggests that the game's most demanding visual effects, such as shadows and textures, place an enormous load on the GPU. Conversely, at Low settings, the system achieves 293.7 FPS at 1080p, 227 FPS at 1440p, and 126.5 FPS at 4K. While the 4K Low frame rate is still high, the 167.2 FPS difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low indicates that even at minimal settings, the GPU's rendering output is the limiting factor. The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1440p High or 1080p Ultra gaming, where the CPU can keep up with the GPU's frame production. At 4K, the system is playable but requires dropping to Medium settings to maintain frame rates above 90 FPS.