Evolve

# Evolve with AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable but uneven experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Across the twelve measured configurations, average frame rates range from 26 FPS at 4K Ultra to 160 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows this combination sits at rank 2604 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The CPU is a modern 6-core Zen 4 part with strong single-thread performance, while the GPU is an older Turing-based card with 8 GB of VRAM. The measured results reveal a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably at medium settings, but struggles at 4K with higher presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This processor is designed for the AMD Socket AM5 and was released in September 2022 with a launch MSRP of $299.

In benchmark tests, the 7600X achieves a single-thread score of 1965 in Cinebench R23 and 2603 in Geekbench single-core, reflecting its strong per-core performance. Multi-threaded results include 15236 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 13858 in Geekbench multi-core. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1060 in single-thread to 6879 in 16-thread tests, with 4-thread and 8-thread scores of 3796 and 5715 respectively. PassMark results indicate a single-thread score of 4135 and a multithread score of 28390. The CPU's overall average benchmark score is 27636, placing it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

For Evolve, the 7600X's strong single-thread performance is particularly relevant. The game, being from 2015, likely relies on fewer threads for its core logic, so the high boost clock of 5.30 GHz helps maintain frame pacing. The data shows that at lower resolutions like 1080p, where the CPU has more influence on overall frame rates, the system achieves 124 FPS at Medium settings and 160 FPS at Low settings. This suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at these settings, as the GPU can push frames well above 60 FPS. The 12 threads also provide headroom for background tasks and any game engine threads that may scale beyond the primary thread, though the measured results do not show a significant advantage from the multi-thread capabilities at higher resolutions.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 7600X is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i5-12600K (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (0.4% ahead), while being 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. This indicates the 7600X delivers competitive CPU performance for this game, but the measured frame rates in Evolve are more heavily influenced by the GPU at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It has 34 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card is built on TSMC's 12 nm process with 10,800 million transistors and a die size of 445 mm². Its rated TDP is 175 W, requiring a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested 450 W power supply. This GPU is now end-of-life, released in July 2019 with a launch MSRP of 399 USD.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16462 in PassMark G3D and 6721 in PassMark GPU compute. DirectX tests show scores of 111 for DX10, 130 for DX11, and 61 for DX12. The Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 76957 and 77402 respectively. The GPU's average benchmark score is 18093, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (0.4% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon RX 460 (1.5% behind), with the Intel Arc A770M 1.6% behind.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, as the measured data shows playable frame rates at these resolutions. At 4K, however, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The measured results show that at 4K High, the average FPS drops to 37, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 26, indicating that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity rendering at that resolution. The 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is likely a constraint at 4K, where texture data and frame buffer demands increase significantly. The GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance also limits its ability to handle the pixel and texture rates required at 3840x2160.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the most playable resolution, with average frame rates of 160 FPS at Low, 124 FPS at Medium, 97 FPS at High, and 68 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, the system still delivers 107 FPS at Low and 83 FPS at Medium, but 4K performance drops below 60 FPS for all settings except Low (61 FPS).

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, which is 0.2% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K (both at 27578), and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535). It is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27712).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER is at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher.

Q: At which settings does the 4K resolution become playable?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average FPS above 60, with 61 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS, while High averages 37 FPS and Ultra averages 26 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the 7600X's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread scores?

A: The CPU scores 1965 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15236 in multi-core, a ratio of about 7.75x. In PassMark, the single-thread score is 4135 versus a multithread score of 28390, a ratio of about 6.87x. The 3DMark results show a single-thread score of 1060 scaling to 6845 at max threads.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 107 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 45 FPS. This represents a 62 FPS drop, or roughly 58% lower performance when moving from Low to Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2604 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the system in the 70th percentile of all combinations in the database, meaning about 30% of tested combos perform worse and 70% perform better. Given that the CPU is at the 79th percentile and the GPU at the 62nd percentile, the overall combo ranking is pulled down by the GPU's lower relative performance. The data suggests that in Evolve, the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU's strong benchmark scores do not translate to top-tier frame rates in this title.

The combo's rank reflects that while the 7600X is a capable modern processor, the RTX 2060 SUPER is an older mid-range card that cannot fully utilize the CPU's potential at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the system performs well relative to what the GPU can deliver, but at 4K, the frame rates fall below what would be expected from a top-ranking combo. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: the system is competitive at lower resolutions and settings, but falls behind when demanding presets are enabled at high resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. The Low preset averages 160 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. Medium settings average 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. The High preset averages 97 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 68 FPS, which remains playable but shows the GPU's limits as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 107 FPS, which is still high. Medium averages 83 FPS with a range of 71 to 96 FPS, maintaining good consistency. High settings average 65 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra drops to 45 FPS on average, which may feel less smooth for fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles significantly. Low settings average 61 FPS, barely reaching 60 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS, showing frame dips that could affect gameplay. High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS, both well below playable thresholds for most users. The data shows no minimum or maximum values for most 4K settings, indicating the benchmark captured only average frame rates in those configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset (97 FPS average) offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, as it stays well above 60 FPS while providing better graphics than Medium. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is also viable if visual fidelity is prioritized, but it comes close to the 60 FPS threshold and may dip below during intense scenes.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (83 FPS average) is the recommended choice, as it delivers smooth gameplay with a minimum of 71 FPS. The High preset at 65 FPS is borderline, with average performance just above 60 FPS but less headroom for frame drops. Low settings at 107 FPS provide the smoothest experience but sacrifice significant visual quality.

At 4K, only the Low preset (61 FPS average) achieves playable frame rates. The Medium preset at 47 FPS may be tolerable for slower-paced content, but the minimum of 40 FPS suggests noticeable stuttering. High and Ultra presets are not recommended due to average frame rates of 37 FPS and 26 FPS respectively. For the best overall experience, the data suggests using Medium settings at 1440p, which provides a good mix of visual fidelity and performance without dipping below 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 160 FPS at 1080p to 107 FPS at 1440p (a 33% decrease), and then to 61 FPS at 4K (a 43% decrease from 1440p). This indicates that at Low settings, the system is less GPU-bound, allowing the CPU to push higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows 124 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p (a 33% decrease), and 47 FPS at 4K (a 43% decrease from 1440p). The pattern is consistent, with each resolution step reducing frame rates by roughly one-third. At High settings, the numbers are 97 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (a 33% decrease), and 37 FPS at 4K (a 43% decrease). The Ultra preset shows 68 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p (a 34% decrease), and 26 FPS at 4K (a 42% decrease).

This consistent scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component across all resolutions. The frame rate drops are proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 2060 SUPER's performance scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance does not compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The data shows that the limiting component is the GPU, as the frame rate reductions from 1080p to 4K follow the expected pattern for a graphics-card-bound system.