Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti pairing delivers a playable 1080p experience in Evolve, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at higher resolutions. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, with the CPU providing ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings to provide a clear picture of what this combo can achieve.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and clearly indicates a GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 75.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 48.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 35%. Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rate plummets to 27.4 FPS, which is a 64% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a graphics card that is overwhelmed by the pixel count at higher resolutions.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For instance, at Low settings, the 1080p result of 124.8 FPS drops to 83.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 50.9 FPS at 4K. The frame rate at 4K Low is still lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 54.8 FPS, further emphasizing that the GTX 1660 Ti's rendering capabilities, not the CPU, are the limiting factor. The data suggests that for 1440p gaming, users will need to rely on lower settings to get close to 60 FPS, while 4K is only viable at the lowest preset and still falls short of a smooth 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a modern 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its multi-threaded performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a Passmark multithread score of 24530. The single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943.

In the context of Evolve, this CPU is more than capable of feeding the GTX 1660 Ti. The frame rates at 1080p, even at Low settings where the CPU workload is relatively higher, do not show signs of a CPU limitation. The 124.8 FPS result at 1080p Low is a clear indicator that the processor has the headroom to push well beyond the 60 FPS mark. The CPU's percentile ranking of 82 places it well ahead of the GPU's 55th percentile, confirming that it is not the performance bottleneck in this configuration. The Ryzen 5 8400F's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory further ensure that it can handle the game's logic and physics without creating a bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the clear performance limiter in this pairing. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 1770 MHz. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 12871 is moderate, and its benchmark scores place it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs. This is a mid-range card that is showing its age with a 2019 release date and end-of-life production status.

The benchmark results directly reflect the GPU's limitations. At 4K Ultra, the card can only manage an average of 18 FPS, which is unplayable. Even at 1440p High, the 48.8 FPS average is below the ideal smoothness threshold. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Evolve at 1080p, but the raw processing power of the TU116 chip is not enough to maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The GTX 1660 Ti's performance is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 570X, which has an average score of 13871 and a deltaPct of 0.4, and the NVIDIA Tesla K10, which scores 14029 with a -0.7 deltaPct. These rivals show the GTX 1660 Ti is in a specific performance class, one that is best suited for 1080p gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Evolve, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ranks at 1471 out of 1695 total combinations. This places it in the lower 13th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a below-average performer for this specific game. This low ranking is primarily due to the GPU's limited capabilities, as the CPU is a relatively strong component.

The combination's rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling. While the CPU is in the 82nd percentile, the GPU's 55th percentile score drags the overall system performance down. For a game like Evolve, which is a fast-paced FPS, this rank suggests that the system will not provide a high-refresh-rate experience at higher settings. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, where it can achieve frame rates in the 75-100 FPS range, but it will not compete with higher-end systems in this database.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in Evolve is at 1920x1080 resolution. The High preset delivers an average of 75.6 FPS, which is smooth and playable. For players with a 144Hz monitor, the Low preset at 1080p, which achieves 124.8 FPS, is the only setting that can approach that refresh rate. The Medium preset also provides a very good experience at 100.2 FPS, offering a balance between visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, users will have to compromise. The High preset at 48.8 FPS is borderline, and the Medium preset at 66.8 FPS is a better choice for smoother gameplay. The Low preset at 83.1 FPS is the best option for a competitive edge, but it sacrifices significant visual fidelity. 4K gaming is not recommended with this hardware, as even the Low preset at 50.9 FPS will feel inconsistent, and the Ultra preset at 18 FPS is unplayable. The data suggests that for the best balance of visuals and performance, the 1080p High preset is the default recommendation, with 1080p Medium as a solid alternative for those who prefer slightly higher visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured FPS data for this combo in Evolve.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: The average frame rate is 124.8 FPS. This is the highest performance setting, ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 100.2 FPS. This setting provides a smooth experience with improved visual details over Low.
• High: The average frame rate is 75.6 FPS. This is a solid, playable setting that balances visual quality and performance.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 54.8 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, offering the best visuals but at a lower frame rate.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: The average frame rate is 83.1 FPS. This is the only preset that provides a consistently smooth experience at this resolution.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 66.8 FPS. This is a good compromise for those with a 60Hz monitor.
• High: The average frame rate is 48.8 FPS. This is playable but may feel less fluid during intense action.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 36.5 FPS. This setting is too demanding for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: The average frame rate is 50.9 FPS. This is the only preset that approaches playability at 4K, but it is not ideal.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 37.6 FPS. This is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.
• High: The average frame rate is 27.4 FPS. This is not a playable experience.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 18 FPS. This is unplayable.