Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER pairing in Evolve presents a study in imbalance. The data places this combination at rank 1473 out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the bottom percentile of systems. This is not a high-end pairing, and the measured frame rates confirm a system that struggles at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU is a modern powerhouse, but the GPU, an older Turing-based card, becomes the clear bottleneck in this FPS title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution for a smooth experience. At this resolution, the Low preset achieves 125.1 FPS, Medium hits 95.9 FPS, and High reaches 76.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops the High preset to 52.7 FPS, and 3840x2160 High is unplayable at 32 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, scores 26262, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26214, which is 0.2% lower. The data shows these processors are effectively tied in synthetic performance, despite the 7600X being a newer desktop part.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU in this game?

A: Yes. The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, is in the 83rd percentile. The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a severe drop (from 76.3 FPS to 32 FPS at High settings), indicating the GPU is the limiting factor preventing the powerful CPU from reaching its full potential.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable with this hardware?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 125.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This is the only configuration in the data that breaks the 120 FPS mark. The next highest is 95.9 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

Q: How does the GPU's memory bandwidth influence 4K performance?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s over a 192-bit bus with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset only manages 22.5 FPS. The data suggests that the limited 6 GB VRAM capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in Evolve, causing a major performance collapse.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a strong CPU for gaming?

A: Yes, based on synthetic benchmarks. It scores 24128 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3406 in single-core. It also has a 5.30 GHz boost clock. However, in this specific combo, its performance is wasted because the GTX 1660 SUPER cannot keep up, as evidenced by the combo's low rank of 1473 out of 1695.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. These are high frequencies for gaming, where single-thread performance is often critical. Its benchmark scores reflect this strength, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2892. The CPU also has a large 32 MB shared L3 cache, which helps with game data access.

In Evolve, a fast-paced FPS, the CPU's job is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The Ryzen 5 7600X is more than capable of this task. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24128 shows it can handle many threads, and its single-core score of 3406 ensures it can process the main game thread quickly. The processor is not the bottleneck here.

The data confirms this. The combo's performance is held back by the GPU. While the CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, the GPU sits in the 55th percentile. This mismatch means the 7600X is often idle, waiting for the GPU to render frames. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (125.1 FPS) is likely close to the CPU's maximum output, but at higher resolutions, the GPU's workload increases, and the FPS plummets, proving the CPU has headroom to spare.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1920x1080 display, the Medium preset at 95.9 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It is a significant jump from the Low preset's 125.1 FPS but provides a much better visual experience. The High preset at 76.3 FPS is also playable and is a good choice for gamers who prioritize visuals over a higher frame rate. The Ultra preset at 50.6 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the options become more limited. The Medium preset drops to 65.2 FPS, which is still playable. The High preset at 52.7 FPS is a compromise. The Low preset at 84.7 FPS is the only way to get a high refresh rate experience at this resolution, but it comes with significant visual compromises.

At 3840x2160, no preset is truly playable. The Low preset is the best option at 46.4 FPS, but it is not smooth. The Medium preset at 37.3 FPS and High at 32 FPS are too slow for an FPS. The Ultra preset at 22.5 FPS is a slideshow. The data strongly suggests that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Evolve. The 1080p Medium or High presets are the recommended choices.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Ryzen 5 7600X and GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1473 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 13% of all systems tested. This is a poor ranking, and the data shows why. The system is held back by its GPU, which is a mid-range part from a previous generation.

The ranking implies that most other tested CPU/GPU combinations provide a better experience in this game. The GTX 1660 SUPER's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (with a delta of -0.7%), underscore that the GPU is a mid-range performer. The CPU, in contrast, is a high-end part. This creates a fundamental imbalance that limits the system's overall capability in Evolve. The low rank is a direct result of this bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 1408 shading units. It has a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz. Its memory configuration is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This is a capable 1080p card, but its performance in Evolve is limited.

The GPU's role is to handle the rendering of the game world, including geometry, textures, and shaders. The measured FPS data shows its limitations. At 1920x1080, it can deliver high frame rates. However, its performance degrades rapidly as resolution increases. The jump from 1080p to 1440p results in a significant FPS drop, and the jump to 4K is catastrophic. This is a classic sign of a GPU that is running out of memory bandwidth and raw compute power.

The GTX 1660 SUPER's compute capability is rated at 5.027 TFLOPS for FP32. This is not enough to handle the pixel count at 4K resolution in a modern game. The data reflects this, with the 4K Ultra preset delivering only 22.5 FPS. The GPU is the definitive bottleneck in this system, preventing the Ryzen 5 7600X from being fully utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system performs well:

• Ultra: 50.6 FPS
• High: 76.3 FPS
• Medium: 95.9 FPS
• Low: 125.1 FPS

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly:

• Ultra: 34.8 FPS
• High: 52.7 FPS
• Medium: 65.2 FPS
• Low: 84.7 FPS

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable:

• Ultra: 22.5 FPS
• High: 32 FPS
• Medium: 37.3 FPS
• Low: 46.4 FPS

These numbers show a clear and consistent trend. The GTX 1660 SUPER is a 1080p-class card. The 1440p results are borderline, and the 4K results are unplayable. The differences between presets are also consistent, with the Ultra preset being significantly more demanding than the Low preset at each resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the system's fundamental limitation. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 76.3 FPS at 1080p to 52.7 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 30.9%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the FPS drops from 52.7 to 32, a further reduction of 39.3%. Overall, from 1080p to 4K, the FPS drops by 58%.

This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound system. The CPU's workload does not increase significantly with resolution, but the GPU's does. The GTX 1660 SUPER simply does not have the pixel throughput to handle 3840x2160. The drop is not linear; it is a steep curve that flattens out as the GPU reaches its absolute limit.

The data implies that the Ryzen 5 7600X is not the limiting factor. If it were, the FPS would remain consistent across resolutions, or the drop would be less severe. Instead, the FPS collapses as the resolution increases, which is a definitive sign that the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the component holding this combination back in Evolve. For a smooth experience, the 1080p resolution is the only practical choice.