Evolve

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combo rank for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 2408 out of 3700 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the system is capable but not exceptional for Evolve, especially at higher settings and resolutions.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 167 FPS. This is the highest measured average across all tested configurations. For comparison, Medium settings deliver 129 FPS, High delivers 101 FPS, and Ultra drops to 70 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU limit performance in Evolve?

A: The data indicates a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM and the GPU's memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s become limiting factors as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 27, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads and boost clock of 5.00 GHz remain underutilized at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only configuration with a recorded minimum FPS is Medium settings: 42 FPS at 3840x2160, 74 FPS at 2560x1440, and 110 FPS at 1920x1080. All other settings rows have null minFps values in the measured data.

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

A: The Radeon RX 6650 XT has an average benchmark score of 19765. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla K40m, scores 19885, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, which is 0.7% lower. These deltas are minimal, indicating the GPU performs within a tight band of its immediate competitors.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F places in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 24964. The closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, scores 24935, a difference of only 0.1%.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip. It operates with a base clock of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2190 MHz with an effective data rate of 17.5 Gbps, delivering a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. This configuration provides 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operations units.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is dominant. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS drops significantly. At 1080p High, the combo produces 101 FPS, but at 4K High, it falls to 39 FPS. This represents a 62 FPS drop, or roughly a 61% reduction. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is likely a contributing factor at 4K, where texture memory demands can exceed this capacity, leading to performance degradation.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. It achieves a PassMark G3D score of 17166 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1859. Its percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs suggests it sits comfortably in the mid-range tier. The nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Tesla K40m and AMD FirePro W7000, show delta percentages of -0.6% and -0.7% respectively, indicating the RX 6650 XT is statistically comparable to these professional-grade cards in raw compute.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2408 out of 3700 tested combinations places it in the 65th percentile of all tested systems for Evolve. This is a mid-pack result. The data suggests that while the combo is not among the top performers, it is far from the bottom. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, with the GPU being the more significant contributor to the final FPS numbers.

This ranking is consistent with the GPU's percentile of 65 among all GPUs. The CPU's percentile of 77 is higher, but in Evolve, the GPU's capabilities are the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The combo's mid-pack rank implies that for a competitive FPS game like Evolve, players may need to adjust settings to achieve a smooth experience, especially at 4K where the average FPS across all settings is below 64.

The rank also suggests that the combo is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At these resolutions, the measured FPS ranges from 47 to 167, which is a broad span. The lower end of this range at 1440p Ultra (47 FPS) is borderline playable, while the upper end at 1080p Low (167 FPS) is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 129 FPS with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. This provides the best balance between visual quality and smoothness, as the minimum FPS stays above 100. The High preset at the same resolution offers 101 FPS, which is still playable but with less headroom. The Ultra preset at 70 FPS is the minimum recommended for a playable experience, though it may exhibit stutter in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. This keeps the frame rate within a range that supports smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz monitors and is adequate for 144Hz displays with adaptive sync. The High preset at 68 FPS is acceptable, but the minimum FPS is not recorded, which introduces uncertainty. The Low preset at 112 FPS is ideal for competitive play if visual fidelity is not a priority.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset averages 64 FPS, which is marginal. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High and Ultra presets, at 39 FPS and 27 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a playable experience. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, it may not be sufficient for fast-paced FPS action.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 167 FPS with no recorded minimum or maximum. Medium settings average 129 FPS, with a minimum of 110 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. High settings average 101 FPS with no recorded bounds. Ultra settings average 70 FPS with no recorded bounds. This shows a clear linear progression: each step up in settings reduces the average FPS by roughly 30 to 40 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower overall numbers. Low settings average 112 FPS, a 55 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. High settings average 68 FPS, and Ultra settings average 47 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, indicating the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls sharply. Low settings average 64 FPS, which is a 103 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 49 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS. High settings average 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27 FPS. The 4K results show that the GPU is heavily taxed, with the Ultra preset producing a nearly unplayable frame rate. The data reveals that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide ample capacity for gaming workloads.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 167 FPS, which is a high frame rate that could potentially be CPU-limited. However, the CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by a Geekbench single-core score of 2374 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 974, suggests it has sufficient headroom for this game. The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a PassMark multithread score of 26825, are more than adequate for Evolve's engine.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 among all CPUs places it above the majority of processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11850H with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with a delta of -0.2%, show that the 7500F is competitive within its tier. This means that in Evolve, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU workload increases. The data implies that the 7500F provides a stable foundation for the RX 6650 XT, allowing the GPU to operate at its full potential.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the limiting component in this combo. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 101. At 1440p High, it drops to 68 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K High, it falls to 39 FPS, a 61% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound system, where the GPU's rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

The data for Medium settings shows a similar trend: 129 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 33% and 62% respectively, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal, as its performance does not change with resolution. The CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 6 cores are sufficient to feed the GPU at all resolutions.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 27, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the average FPS of 64 is marginal. This indicates that the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB VRAM and 280.3 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K gaming in Evolve. The GPU's pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s are also taxed heavily at this resolution.

The scaling data suggests that the combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At these resolutions, the FPS drops are manageable, and the GPU can maintain playable frame rates across all settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and players would need to significantly reduce settings to achieve a playable experience. The data implies that for a game like Evolve, this combo is best suited for 1080p high-refresh-rate gaming or 1440p at medium to high settings.