Evolve

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to its closest rival in CPU benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D posts an average benchmark score of 44,573, which places it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%, which scores 44,889.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18,093. It sits 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18,159) and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18,189). The AMD Radeon RX 460 (18,373) and Intel Arc A770M (18,383) lead it by 1.5% and 1.6%, respectively.

Q: What are the core and clock specifications of the CPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D features 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock is 4.00 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It has a 96 MB shared L3 cache and a TDP of 65 W, based on the 5 nm process from TSMC.

Q: What memory specifications does the GPU use?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It achieves a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, with memory clocks rated at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective.

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

A: This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2,025th out of 2,872 total tested combos in Evolve. The data indicates it sits below the median performance tier for this game.

Q: Which preset yields the highest average FPS at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces the highest average FPS of 160. This is followed by Medium at 124 FPS, High at 97 FPS, and Ultra at 68 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER serves as the primary rendering engine in this configuration. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with a 256-bit bus, delivers a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock runs at 1470 MHz, boosting to 1650 MHz under load. These specifications place the card at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,093.

The data shows this GPU's performance characteristics directly influence Evolve's frame rates. At 1080p with Low settings, the card achieves 160 FPS average, demonstrating its capability to handle lighter workloads with headroom. However, the Ultra preset at the same resolution drops to 68 FPS, indicating that the GPU's 2,176 shading units and 64 ROPs become a limiting factor when pixel shader complexity increases. The 136 texture mapping units (TMUs) process textures at a rate of 224.4 GTexel/s, which appears sufficient for mid-range settings but strains under maximum quality.

The GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance, along with its 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, provides a baseline for understanding its frame delivery. In Evolve, the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings suggests a GPU that performs admirably at lower graphical loads but progressively loses ground as settings escalate. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,011 and the Passmark G3D score of 16,462 corroborate this mid-range positioning. The card's 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors contribute to its thermal and power profile, though the data does not include in-game power draw measurements.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 2,025 out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve. This places the configuration in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution, meaning roughly 70% of tested systems deliver superior frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects the aggregate performance across all measured settings and resolutions.

Examining the data, this rank makes sense given the GPU's percentile standing. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, which is a solid mid-range position, but Evolve's engine appears to favor configurations with more recent or higher-tier graphics hardware. The CPU's strong benchmark credentials — the Ryzen 5 7500X3D ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs — do not fully compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher settings. This is particularly evident at 4K Ultra, where the combo manages only 26 FPS average, a figure that drags down its overall standing.

The rank also reflects the balance between components. While the CPU provides robust processing power with its 6 cores and 12 threads, the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data shows this imbalance: at 1080p Low the system reaches 160 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 26 FPS. This steep drop-off indicates that the combo's rank is largely determined by the GPU's ability to handle pixel-heavy workloads, which is constrained by its 8 GB memory capacity and older Turing architecture.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Evolve experience with this hardware. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 160 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset still offers a strong 124 FPS average with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings at 97 FPS remain playable, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS, which may still be acceptable for some users but shows a significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. Low settings produce 107 FPS average, which remains fluid. Medium settings yield 83 FPS with a range of 71 to 96 FPS, providing a good balance between visual quality and performance. High settings at 65 FPS are borderline for competitive play but workable for casual sessions. Ultra at 45 FPS falls below the ideal threshold for this resolution.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests limiting expectations. Low settings achieve 61 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS, risking noticeable stutter. High settings at 37 FPS and Ultra at 26 FPS are not recommended for a responsive experience.

Given these results, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best overall experience, providing 124 FPS average with tight minimum and maximum values. For users prioritizing frame rate above all, Low at 1080p delivers 160 FPS. At 1440p, Low at 107 FPS is the safest choice for consistent performance, while Medium at 83 FPS offers better visuals with acceptable frame pacing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve spans four resolution and four settings combinations, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset leads with 160 FPS average. Medium follows at 124 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 106 and 143 FPS, respectively. High settings produce 97 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. This progression shows a 92 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets at this resolution, representing a 57.5% reduction from Low to Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales downward. Low settings average 107 FPS. Medium delivers 83 FPS, with a range from 71 to 96 FPS. High settings achieve 65 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 62 FPS, a 57.9% decrease, closely mirroring the percentage drop seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the impact of 4K resolution becomes pronounced. Low settings average 61 FPS. Medium produces 47 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 40 and 55 FPS. High settings drop to 37 FPS average, and Ultra plummets to 26 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 35 FPS, representing a 57.4% reduction. This consistent percentage decline across resolutions suggests the settings scaling is uniform, but the absolute FPS values at 4K fall below playable thresholds for most presets.

The pattern across all resolutions shows a predictable relationship between settings and frame rate. The jump from Low to Medium exacts a cost of approximately 22-23% at each resolution. The step from Medium to High removes roughly 22-24% of remaining frames. The final step from High to Ultra takes away about 30% of the frames. This consistent scaling indicates the GPU's rendering pipeline handles the incremental complexity increases in a linear fashion, without unexpected bottlenecks at specific settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides the processing foundation for this combo. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, running at base 4.00 GHz and boost 4.50 GHz, deliver strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect this capability: a single-thread score of 3,494 and a multi-thread score of 25,047. The 96 MB shared L3 cache, a hallmark of the X3D series, helps with game data locality, though its effect in Evolve is not directly measurable from the FPS data.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals indicates it is not the limiting factor in this system. With an average benchmark score of 44,573, it sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-14600, which is the closest competitor on the higher side. This places the CPU in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, a strong position that suggests it can feed frames to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less strained. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 160 FPS, a figure that requires solid single-thread performance to maintain. The Passmark physics score of 2,779 and floating-point math score of 43,594 indicate the CPU handles the computational loads associated with game logic and physics in Evolve. However, as resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the primary determinant of frame rate, and the CPU's role diminishes. The data shows this transition clearly: at 4K, the FPS figures across all settings are consistently lower, regardless of the CPU's capability.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process from TSMC contribute to its efficiency, but the benchmark numbers provide the clearest picture of its performance tier. The data compression score of 271,649 and extended instructions score of 20,455 show strong computational throughput, yet these are not directly tied to gaming performance in the measured FPS. For Evolve, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate for the game's threading model, leaving the GPU as the decisive component.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the system produces 160 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33.1% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 43.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 61.9%, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput is the dominant constraint.

Medium settings follow a similar trajectory. At 1080p, the average is 124 FPS. This falls to 83 FPS at 1440p, a 33.1% decrease, and then to 47 FPS at 4K, a 43.4% decrease from 1440p. The overall drop from 1080p to 4K is 62.1%. High settings show 97 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (a 33.0% decrease), and 37 FPS at 4K (a 43.1% decrease from 1440p), totaling a 61.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Ultra settings produce 68 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p (a 33.8% decrease), and 26 FPS at 4K (a 42.2% decrease from 1440p), totaling a 61.8% reduction.

The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that resolution scaling is uniform, with the GPU handling the increased pixel count in a predictable manner. The step from 1080p to 1440p increases pixel count by 77.8%, while the step from 1440p to 4K increases it by 125%. Despite this larger second step, the FPS decrease is proportionally similar, suggesting the GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s are being utilized efficiently.

The data points to the GPU as the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong benchmark performance does not translate into higher FPS at 4K, where the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB memory capacity and compute throughput become the binding constraints. At 1080p, the system can achieve high frame rates, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's limitations become increasingly apparent, with Ultra at 4K producing just 26 FPS average. The scaling pattern confirms that for this combo, resolution has a more significant impact on performance than settings, making resolution the primary lever for achieving playable frame rates.