Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable experience in Evolve, but the data reveals a system that is clearly bound by the graphics card at higher resolutions and settings. The measured frame rates show a steep performance cliff as resolution and quality increase, with the 1080p Low preset hitting 160.8 FPS while the 4K Ultra preset collapses to 24.1 FPS. This pairing ranks in the 73rd percentile of tested combos, indicating a solid but not top-tier configuration for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and exposes the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 160.8 FPS, but stepping up to 1440p Low drops that to 104.6 FPS, a 35% reduction. Pushing further to 4K Low yields 58.4 FPS, which is a 64% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario; the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are being saturated as pixel count quadruples.

The gap widens with higher settings. At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 97.4 FPS down to 38.8 FPS, a 60% loss. The most punishing combination is Ultra at 4K, which delivers just 24.1 FPS—effectively unplayable for a fast-paced FPS. The data indicates that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample headroom at 1080p, as evidenced by the 160.8 FPS Low result, but the GPU's compute throughput (7.181 TFLOPS FP32) and memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) cannot sustain high frame rates when resolution scales.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 97 FPS. At 1440p, Medium and Low are playable at 86.1 and 104.6 FPS respectively, but High drops to 62.5 FPS. 4K is only viable at Low settings, yielding 58.4 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score is 19774, placing it 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070 and 0.3% ahead of the GTX TITAN. It is 0.8% faster than the Quadro K5200 and 1.3% faster than the Tesla K40m. These are marginal differences in synthetic tests, but in-game, the 8 GB VRAM is a defining factor.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F holding back the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the 160.8 FPS result suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings. However, as resolution and settings increase, the frame rate drops consistently, indicating the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and multi-thread score of 6165 are sufficient for this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low delivers 160.8 FPS, Medium 124.8 FPS, High 97.4 FPS, and Ultra 67.5 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a 58% reduction in frame rate, showing that Ultra settings impose a heavy load on the GPU.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 58.4 FPS. Medium drops to 49.4 FPS, High to 38.8 FPS, and Ultra to 24.1 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, 4K is not recommended unless the user accepts Low quality presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1242 out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the 73rd percentile. This indicates it outperforms the majority of systems but is far from the top tier, consistent with its mid-range CPU and older GPU architecture.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. In Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, the game's engine is not heavily threaded, so the CPU's 12 threads are more than adequate. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6091 and max-thread score of 6165 show consistent scaling, but the game does not need that much parallel power.

The data suggests the CPU is never the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 160.8 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to indicate the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. Even at 1440p Low, the 104.6 FPS result shows no CPU-induced stall. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide sufficient data throughput for the game's asset streaming. The 8400F's percentile ranking of 82 among all CPUs confirms its position as a capable mid-range processor, but in this specific title, it is the GPU that dictates the final frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 1242 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 73rd percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 27% of all tested systems. This is a respectable position for a pairing of a 2024 CPU and a 2019 GPU. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25064 puts it on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (deltaPct 0) and slightly behind the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (deltaPct -0.1). The GPU's average score of 19774 is nearly identical to the RTX 2070 (deltaPct 0.5), meaning the combo's overall ranking is consistent with its component-level standings.

However, the rank is not exceptional. The 73rd percentile indicates that while this system is above average, it is not competitive with high-end configurations that would sit in the top quartile. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate of 24.1 FPS is below the playable threshold, which likely drags the combo's ranking down relative to systems that can handle max settings at high resolutions. For a 1080p or 1440p gamer, this rank is perfectly acceptable, but for those expecting 4K performance, the combo will disappoint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip, featuring 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provide a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results in the measured data show the GPU's limitations.

At 1080p, the GPU delivers strong performance: 160.8 FPS at Low and 97.4 FPS at High. The scaling from Low to Ultra (67.5 FPS) shows a 58% performance hit, which is expected given the increased shading and texture work. At 1440p, the GPU still holds up well, with 104.6 FPS at Low and 62.5 FPS at High. The drop to 44.9 FPS at Ultra is noticeable but still playable. The 4K results tell a different story: even at Low, the GPU only manages 58.4 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 24.1 FPS. This is a clear indication that the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the pixel pushing required at 4K.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 63 among all GPUs places it in the mid-range category. Its average benchmark score of 19774 is 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070, showing that it is a competitive card for its generation. However, the 8 GB VRAM may be a limiting factor in Evolve at higher settings, as the game was released in 2015 and may not be optimized for modern texture sizes. The data does not show VRAM usage, but the frame rate collapse at 4K Ultra suggests memory bandwidth or capacity constraints.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 160.8 FPS
• Medium: 124.8 FPS
• High: 97.4 FPS
• Ultra: 67.5 FPS

The 1080p results are all playable, with even Ultra exceeding 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 93.3 FPS, a significant gap that shows the GPU's workload scaling.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 104.6 FPS
• Medium: 86.1 FPS
• High: 62.5 FPS
• Ultra: 44.9 FPS

At 1440p, the combo starts to show strain. High and Ultra settings drop below the 60 FPS threshold that is desirable for a competitive FPS. Low and Medium remain smooth, but the step from Medium to High is a 27% performance loss.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 58.4 FPS
• Medium: 49.4 FPS
• High: 38.8 FPS
• Ultra: 24.1 FPS

The 4K results are disappointing for a modern gaming experience. Only Low settings approach a playable 60 FPS, and even that falls short. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 59% drop, confirming that the GPU is severely overburdened at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 97.4 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It provides a smooth frame rate well above the 60 FPS standard while maintaining higher texture and shadow details than Medium. Ultra at 67.5 FPS is also viable, but the 30 FPS drop from High may not justify the marginal visual improvements.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 86.1 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers a fluid experience that is ideal for fast-paced gameplay. Low at 104.6 FPS is even smoother, but the visual downgrade is substantial. High at 62.5 FPS is playable but sits close to the edge of consistent 60 FPS, and any demanding scene could cause noticeable dips. Ultra at 44.9 FPS should be avoided due to inconsistent frame pacing.

For 4K, the Low preset at 58.4 FPS is the only viable option, but it still fails to reach a locked 60 FPS. Users who prioritize resolution over smoothness may accept this, but the data suggests that 1440p Medium is the superior choice for an overall experience. The 4K Ultra result of 24.1 FPS is unplayable and should be disregarded entirely.

Ultimately, this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 1080p High preset and 1440p Medium preset provide the most enjoyable experiences, balancing visual fidelity with the frame rates required for a responsive FPS title.