Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a performance profile that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings in Evolve. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but one that struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K Ultra, placing it in the 1749th position out of 2872 tested combos. This pairing of a 6-core Zen 4 processor with a 50-series Blackwell GPU produces results that suggest a balanced 1440p machine, with the measured frames indicating a clear shift in bottleneck from the CPU at lower resolutions to the GPU at higher ones.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Evolve?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 169 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 27 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth, playable performance in a fast-paced FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 113 FPS on Low settings to 48 FPS on Ultra settings, a significant reduction of 65 FPS.

Q: Is there a measurable frame time variance at 1080p Medium settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the measured average FPS is 131, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, indicating some variance in frame delivery.

Q: Where does this specific CPU+GPU combination rank among all tested combos for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1749 out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum for Evolve.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: On High settings, the average frame rate drops from 103 FPS at 1920x1080 to 39 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 64 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary driver for visual fidelity and resolution scaling in this configuration. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The data shows that this memory configuration and the GPU's compute capabilities become a limiting factor as resolution increases. The GPU's performance, measured by its 13.17 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 205.8 GTexel/s texture rate, is sufficient for high frame rates at 1080p, but the demands of 4K rendering quickly expose its limits.

This is evident in the measured frames. At 1080p, the RTX 5050 can push an average of 169 FPS on Low settings, showcasing its raw throughput. However, the transition to 4K on the same Low settings results in an average of 64 FPS, a 105 FPS drop. This substantial decrease indicates that while the GPU has the raw power for lower resolutions, its memory bandwidth and fillrate are insufficient to maintain high performance at 4K. The boost clock of 2572 MHz helps in lighter scenes, but the frame rate at 4K Ultra (27 FPS avg) shows the GPU is fully saturated. The GPU's transistor count of 16,900 million and die size of 149 mm², built on a 5 nm process, represent a modern architecture, yet the 8 GB VRAM capacity is a constraint for maximum detail settings at higher resolutions in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results reveal a steep performance penalty as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 on High settings, the average frame rate plummets from 103 FPS to 39 FPS. This 64 FPS loss (a ~62% reduction) is far more severe than what would be expected from a purely CPU-limited workload, confirming that the RTX 5050 is the limiting component at 4K.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing but still significant. On Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 131 to 88, a 43 FPS decrease. However, at 1440p, the system is still able to maintain playable frame rates above 60 FPS on Low (113 FPS) and High (69 FPS) settings. The trend suggests that the CPU, with its high single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072), is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, allowing the GPU to hit its maximum output. As resolution increases, the GPU's pixel and texture processing workload grows, and the frame rate drops accordingly, showing that the RTX 5050's architectural limits are reached. The 4K results, particularly the 27 FPS average on Ultra, indicate that this resolution is not viable for a smooth experience with this GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for this combo is found at 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding an average of 69 FPS. This provides a smooth experience while maintaining a higher level of visual detail than Low or Medium presets. For gamers prioritizing a higher frame rate, the 1440p Low preset, with an average of 113 FPS, is the best choice.

At 1920x1080, the system is powerful enough to run Ultra settings at an average of 71 FPS, which is playable, but the High preset (103 FPS) offers a better experience for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1080p (131 FPS) is also a strong option for very high refresh rate displays, as it provides a significant frame rate boost with a modest visual compromise. The data suggests avoiding 4K Ultra entirely, as the 27 FPS average is not a playable experience. Even at 4K Low, the 64 FPS average is not consistent enough for a smooth experience, and the visual quality would be severely diminished. The 1440p High setting appears to be the sweet spot, offering a significant improvement over 1080p visuals while maintaining a frame rate that is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across a matrix of resolutions and settings.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: Average 27 FPS.
• High: Average 39 FPS.
• Medium: Average 50 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS.
• Low: Average 64 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: Average 48 FPS.
• High: Average 69 FPS.
• Medium: Average 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS.
• Low: Average 113 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: Average 71 FPS.
• High: Average 103 FPS.
• Medium: Average 131 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS.
• Low: Average 169 FPS.

The data shows that the step from Medium to High settings at 1080p costs 28 FPS (from 131 to 103), while the step from High to Ultra costs 32 FPS (from 103 to 71). At 1440p, the drop from Medium to High is 19 FPS (from 88 to 69), and the drop from High to Ultra is 21 FPS (from 69 to 48). These diminishing returns are typical, but the magnitude of the drop at 4K is particularly harsh, with a 12 FPS difference between Low and Medium, and another 11 FPS between Medium and High. This indicates that the GPU's processing power is severely taxed at 4K, with each incremental increase in settings having a large impact on the final frame rate.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a crucial role in ensuring the GPU is not held back, particularly at lower resolutions. Its Zen 4 architecture, clocked at a base of 3.70 GHz and a boost of 4.70 GHz, provides strong single-threaded performance. This is evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and its Passmark single-thread score of 3689. The CPU's performance is competitive, with its average benchmark score of 32750 placing it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H.

The CPU's job is to prepare frames for the GPU. At 1080p, the GPU is able to render frames very quickly (up to 169 FPS on Low settings), and it is the CPU's ability to keep up with this demand that allows such high frame rates. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for this task. As the resolution increases, the GPU's rendering time increases, and the CPU's role becomes less critical. This is clear from the frame rate scaling: the difference in FPS between the CPU-heavy 1080p scenario and the GPU-heavy 4K scenario is vast, but the CPU's performance remains constant. The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F is more than capable of supporting this GPU, and the bottleneck at higher resolutions is entirely attributable to the graphics card. The 65W TDP also indicates an efficient processor that won't create excessive heat, allowing the system to maintain its boost clocks under sustained load.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination holds the 1749th rank out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the 39th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The ranking is a direct result of the measured FPS data, which shows a system capable of high performance in less demanding scenarios but clearly limited in others.

This rank is influenced by the GPU's overall standing. The RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (which it leads by 1.6%), are older or lower-tier models. This suggests that the RTX 5050 is positioned as a mid-range GPU, and its performance in Evolve reflects that. The CPU, on the other hand, ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a strong processor. The combo's overall rank in the 39th percentile is therefore dragged down by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions, particularly 4K. If the game were played exclusively at 1080p, the combo would likely rank much higher, as the CPU's strength would ensure the GPU is fully utilized. However, the overall ranking reflects the system's performance across all tested settings and resolutions, and the 4K results significantly impact its standing.