Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT in Evolve?

A: This combo ranks 900th out of 2,872 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573 on average. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 7800 XT averages 11,627. It is 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M, and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla K20c. It is 1.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest average FPS is 237, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 38 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What memory configuration does the GPU use, and how does it affect performance?

A: The RX 7800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity and bandwidth support high-resolution textures and smooth frame pacing across settings.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a launch MSRP of $269.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at rank 900 out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve, a position that reflects a system capable of strong frame rates at most resolutions but not at the absolute top tier. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 89, meaning it outperforms 89% of tested processors in PassMark benchmarks. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 51, which is more modest, indicating the graphics card sits near the median of all tested GPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are tightly clustered. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is just 0.2% behind, the Intel Core i9-13950HX is 0.5% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% behind. The Intel Core i5-14600 leads the Ryzen 5 7500X3D by 0.7%. These deltas are small, meaning the processor is competitive with a broad set of modern chips, though it does not dominate any of them.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern of close margins. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 trails by 0.5%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M trails by 0.9%, and the NVIDIA Tesla K20c trails by 1.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT leads by 1.8%. The RX 7800 XT's PassMark G3D score of 24,176 is its strongest benchmark result, while its DirectX 12 score of 93 is comparatively weak, suggesting the card excels in older or less API-heavy workloads.

In context, this combo ranks in the 69th percentile of tested systems for Evolve. That means a majority of tested combos perform worse, but a substantial minority outperform it. The rank is driven more by the GPU's median standing than the CPU's strong percentile, as the processor is clearly above average while the graphics card is closer to the middle of the pack.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how this combo scales across three resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average is 237 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 159 FPS, a reduction of 78 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 90 FPS, another drop of 69 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings results in a 62% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p average is 184 FPS, dropping to 123 FPS at 1440p and 70 FPS at 4K. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs 61 FPS, while the step from 1440p to 4K costs 53 FPS. These reductions are slightly smaller in absolute terms than at Low settings, suggesting that the GPU is already the limiting factor at Medium.

High settings show a more pronounced drop. The 1080p average is 144 FPS, falling to 97 FPS at 1440p and 55 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p step costs 47 FPS, and the 1440p to 4K step costs 42 FPS. At Ultra settings, the averages are 100 FPS at 1080p, 67 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K, with each resolution step costing 33 FPS and 29 FPS respectively.

The scaling behavior across all settings points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck. The CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, as evidenced by the 237 FPS Low result, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates as resolution increases. The consistent frame rate drops at every settings level reinforce that the RX 7800 XT's performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU's. The 4K Ultra result of 38 FPS is particularly telling, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 3,494 in PassMark suggests it is not the limiting factor in this scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 237 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU can feed frames quickly. Medium settings average 184 FPS, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS, providing a smooth experience with headroom for dips. High settings average 144 FPS, still well above typical refresh rates. Ultra settings average 100 FPS, maintaining playability even at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low settings average 159 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 123 FPS, with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS, ensuring consistent frame pacing. High settings average 97 FPS, approaching the 100 FPS mark but staying just below. Ultra settings average 67 FPS, which is playable but starts to show the GPU's limits at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 90 FPS, which is acceptable for 4K gaming. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS, keeping the experience just above the 60 FPS floor. High settings average 55 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold and becoming less smooth. Ultra settings average 38 FPS, which is not ideal for fast-paced FPS gameplay and would likely result in noticeable stutter.

The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 156 FPS, at 1440p it is 105 FPS, and at 4K it is 60 FPS. These minimums suggest that Medium settings provide the most consistent frame delivery, with the 4K minimum exactly at the 60 FPS mark, indicating the GPU is pushing its limits.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip. It has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1,295 MHz, the boost clock is 2,430 MHz, and the game clock is 2,124 MHz. The memory operates at 2,438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective speed.

In Evolve, the GPU's memory capacity proves sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 38. The 16 GB buffer is not exhausted at any tested setting, as the minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 60, indicating the card can handle the memory demands of the game. The 256-bit bus and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provide ample throughput for texture streaming at high resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are relevant to its performance in this game. The boost clock of 2,430 MHz is significantly higher than the base clock of 1,295 MHz, allowing the card to scale performance when thermal and power headroom permit. The game clock of 2,124 MHz represents the expected sustained frequency during gameplay, which aligns with the measured FPS results showing consistent performance across settings.

The GPU's percentile rank of 51 places it near the median of all tested GPUs. This is reflected in the 4K results, where the card cannot maintain 60 FPS at High or Ultra settings. The 4K High average of 55 FPS and 4K Ultra average of 38 FPS indicate that the GPU's compute capability, measured at 37.32 TFLOPS FP32, is not sufficient for the most demanding configurations in this game. The pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s also contribute to the observed scaling, as higher resolutions require more pixel and texture throughput.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable. Ultra averages 100 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. High averages 144 FPS, which pairs well with 144 Hz monitors. Medium averages 184 FPS, and Low averages 237 FPS, both suitable for high refresh rate displays. For 1080p users, High or Ultra provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with Ultra staying above the 100 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, High settings average 97 FPS, which is close to the 100 FPS threshold but not quite there. Medium averages 123 FPS, offering a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Ultra averages 67 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains an average of 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS, ensuring consistent performance. High is also viable at 97 FPS, but the lower minimum FPS data is not available, so Medium's confirmed 105 FPS minimum makes it the safer choice.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 90 FPS, providing a smooth experience at reduced visual fidelity. Medium averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS, which is the threshold for acceptable gameplay. High averages 55 FPS, dipping below 60 FPS and potentially causing noticeable stutter in fast-paced action. Ultra averages 38 FPS, which is not recommended for FPS gameplay. For 4K, Medium is the best choice, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS and a minimum exactly at 60 FPS, while Low offers higher average performance at the cost of visual quality.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates even at Ultra settings. At 4K, users should stick to Medium settings to maintain playable performance. The 4K Ultra result of 38 FPS is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, and pushing beyond Medium will result in sub-60 FPS gameplay.