Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing in Evolve presents a fascinating case of a modern, high-end GPU being paired with a capable mid-range CPU in a game from 2015. The measured data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but which still delivers exceptional frame rates across the board. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to explain exactly how each component contributes to the experience, what settings to use, and how the system scales across resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 83.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 interface. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (0.3% slower), and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% faster), indicating that its raw processing power is competitive with these other parts.

In Evolve, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4090 at 1080p, where the system is most likely to be CPU-bound. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 342 FPS. This is the highest frame rate measured across all resolutions and settings, and it suggests that the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread performance (a 3DMark single-thread score of 999) and multi-thread capability (a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12735) are strong enough to handle the game's logic at very high frame rates. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are likely sufficient for Evolve's engine, which was designed for the hardware of its 2015 release era. The data shows that even at 1080p, the CPU does not become a bottleneck that would prevent the GPU from reaching its maximum potential, as evidenced by the 342 FPS Low score being far above standard 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitor refresh rates.

The Ryzen 5 7600's performance relative to its rivals suggests that its high boost clock is key. With a 5.10 GHz boost, it provides the kind of latency-sensitive performance that older game engines often need. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1938 and 4-thread score of 3686 are particularly relevant for a game like Evolve, which may not fully utilize all 12 threads but will heavily rely on a few strong cores. The benchmark results show that this CPU is not a limiting factor in this configuration, as even the most demanding settings at 1080p (Ultra, 156 FPS) and 1440p (High, 151 FPS) yield frame rates that are high enough to be considered excellent. The CPU's performance is a solid foundation for the system, ensuring that the GPU is never starved of data.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed performance leader in this configuration. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features a massive 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth. Its base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. The GPU has 16384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It also includes 128 RT cores and 512 Tensor cores. The card's raw compute power is rated at 82.58 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. Its benchmark scores place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% faster), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (2.5% slower), though these are professional-class cards, not gaming parts. The RTX 4090's performance is in a different league compared to these rivals.

The GPU's immense power is the primary driver of the high frame rates seen in the Evolve measurements. At 4K (3840x2160) with High settings, the system averages 86 FPS, a very playable figure. The 24 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Evolve at any resolution or settings, as the game was released in 2015 and its texture requirements are modest by modern standards. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s ensures that even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is working hardest, it can feed its cores quickly enough to maintain a 60 FPS average. The boost clock of 2520 MHz is crucial for extracting the maximum performance from the Ada Lovelace architecture, and the data shows that it allows the card to handle the game's load with ease. The difference between the 4K Low (141 FPS) and 4K Ultra (60 FPS) scores clearly demonstrates that the GPU is the main scaling factor when settings are increased.

This GPU is so powerful that it is likely the limiting component at 4K and at higher settings at 1440p. The measured data shows that frame rates scale inversely with resolution and settings, which is the expected behavior for a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 4090's performance is so high that it effectively trivializes Evolve's graphical demands, providing over 60 FPS at 4K on the highest settings and over 100 FPS at 1440p on Ultra. The card's end-of-life production status makes it a less common choice in 2024, but its benchmark data indicates it remains a top-tier performer.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this system depend on the resolution and the target frame rate. The data shows that the system can easily handle High or Ultra settings at most resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 225 FPS, and the Ultra preset delivers 156 FPS. Both are exceptionally smooth, but the Ultra preset offers a significant visual upgrade for a 69 FPS drop. For competitive play, the High preset at 225 FPS is an excellent choice, as it provides a high refresh-rate experience while still looking good. However, the Ultra preset at 156 FPS is still far above the 144 Hz threshold for most monitors, making it the recommended preset for the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The Low preset at 342 FPS is only useful for esports-level competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, but the visual downgrade is substantial.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 151 FPS, which is excellent. The Ultra preset drops to 105 FPS, which is still very playable on a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 193 FPS is a good middle ground, but the High preset offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance. The recommended preset here is High, as it maintains a frame rate high enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. Ultra is also a strong choice if you prefer maximum quality, as 105 FPS is still a great experience.

At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 86 FPS, which is ideal for a 60 Hz or 120 Hz display. The Ultra preset drops to 60 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold for a standard 60 Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 110 FPS is also a good option for 4K gaming, but High is the best balance. The recommendation for 4K is to use the High preset, as it provides a smooth, fluid experience with a high level of visual quality. The Ultra preset is only recommended if you have a 60 Hz monitor and prioritize maximum visual fidelity over higher frame rates. The Medium preset at 110 FPS is also a good option for 4K gaming, but High is the best balance.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this system can achieve in Evolve?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 342 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with a smooth 60 FPS?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS, and the High preset averages 86 FPS, both of which are playable on a 60 Hz display.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's performance compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. It is essentially tied with the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), is 0.3% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, and is 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 248 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 105 FPS. This represents a 143 FPS difference, or a 58% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 342 FPS, indicating the CPU can handle the game's logic fast enough to feed the GPU. The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 78th percentile, showing it is a capable processor.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The measured data only includes minimum FPS values for the Medium settings presets. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 93 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, and 244 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This scaling is a strong indicator of which component is the limiting factor under different conditions. The data shows that the system is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 342 at 1080p to 248 at 1440p, and then to 141 at 4K. This represents a 28% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. This large drop between 1440p and 4K is a classic sign of GPU limitation, as the GPU must render four times the pixels at 4K compared to 1080p. The CPU is not the bottleneck here, as its workload remains relatively constant regardless of resolution.

At High settings, the frame rate drops from 225 FPS at 1080p to 151 FPS at 1440p, and then to 86 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 33% (1080p to 1440p) and 43% (1440p to 4K). The consistent drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K. The fact that the 1080p to 1440p drop is smaller (around 30%) suggests that at 1080p, the system is less GPU-bound assures that the CPU is still able to keep up.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a drop from 156 FPS to 105 FPS at 1440p, and then to 60 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 43%, which is consistent with the other settings. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, regardless of the visual preset. The RTX 4090's performance is so high that it can still maintain playable frame rates at 4K, but the data clearly shows that the GPU is the component that is working hardest at these resolutions Moroever, the CPU's performance does not degrade with resolution, confirming that it is not the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS data for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

1920x1080:

• Low: 342 FPS average.
• Medium: 287 FPS average, with a minimum of 244 FPS and a maximum of 330 FPS.
• High: 225 FPS average.
• Ultra: 156 FPS average.

2560x1440:

• Low: 248 FPS average.
• Medium: 193 FPS average, with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS.
• High: 151 FPS average.
• Ultra: 105 FPS average.

3840x2160:

• Low: 141 FPS average.
• Medium: 110 FPS average, with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS.
• High: 86 FPS average.
• Ultra: 60 FPS average.

These numbers illustrate a highly capable system. At 1080p, the system is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond 144 Hz, even at Ultra settings. At 1440p, it remains an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, with the High preset delivering 151 FPS. At 4K, the system can deliver a stable 60 FPS experience on Ultra, and a much smoother 86 FPS on High. The data confirms that this pairing is an overkill for a game like Evolve, but it provides a future-proof platform for more demanding titles. The only data points with min/max FPS are for the Medium settings, which gives a glimpse into frame time consistency, but the raw averages show a very strong performance profile across all resolutions.