Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination sits at rank 997 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This is a position that reflects a balanced pairing rather than an extreme one; the combo outperforms roughly 41% of all tested systems but trails the majority. The rank suggests that while this setup can run the game, it is not optimized for maximum frame rates at the highest visual thresholds. The data indicates a system that prioritizes consistency over brute force, and the measured FPS results across resolutions confirm this interpretation. The combo’s standing is not defined by a single bottleneck but by the interplay between a capable six-core processor and a mid-range graphics card, both of which contribute to a playable, if not spectacular, experience in this 2015 title.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 997 out of 1695 combos places this pairing in the 41st percentile of all tested systems for Evolve. This is a middling result, indicating that the hardware is neither a top-tier performer nor a weak contender. The CPU’s overall benchmark percentile is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of all CPUs tested, but this strength does not translate into a high combo ranking because the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The GPU’s percentile is 66, which is notably lower than the CPU’s, suggesting an imbalance where the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can utilize. In practical terms, the data shows that the Ryzen 5 8400F can feed the RTX 4060 adequately at lower settings, but the GPU’s performance ceiling caps the system’s overall output. Compared to its nearest rivals, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 25064 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25057 with a delta of 0%, and it is just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F. This indicates that the processor is not a differentiator in this setup; the GPU dictates the combo’s position.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of the measured FPS in Evolve, and its specifications explain the performance patterns across the resolution and settings matrix. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K, where the data shows a significant drop in frame rates. The boost clock of 2460 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units, provides the raw compute power for the game’s rendering tasks. However, the GPU’s FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS is a mid-range figure, and the benchmark results reflect this. The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 23181 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and it sits within a tight cluster of rivals: it is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580. In Evolve, the GPU’s role is to balance frame rate and visual fidelity, and the data shows that it excels at lower presets but struggles to maintain playable performance at Ultra settings, particularly at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as it delivers the highest average FPS across all settings, ranging from 78.2 at Ultra to 188.1 at Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 29.5, which is below the 30 FPS threshold generally considered minimum for playable frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for the GPU in this game?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25064 is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, while the GPU’s score is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580, indicating the CPU has more relative headroom than the GPU.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 127.7 at Low settings to 54.3 at Ultra settings, a decrease of 73.4 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 997 out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle range of the database.

Q: Does the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM affect performance at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings is 44.3, which is significantly lower than at 1440p (75.4), suggesting the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are limiting factors at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 116.4 FPS, which is a strong balance between visual quality and performance, while the Ultra preset still achieves a playable 78.2 FPS. For gamers prioritizing frame rate, the Low preset at 1080p yields 188.1 FPS, but this sacrifices visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset offers a solid 100 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for a smooth experience without dropping to Low settings. The High preset at 1440p is also viable at 75.4 FPS, but it is closer to the edge of smoothness. At 3840x2160, the data shows that only the Low preset (71.4 FPS) provides a consistently playable experience; the Medium preset (56.9 FPS) is borderline, and the High preset (44.3 FPS) is marginal. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 29.5 FPS average falls below playable thresholds. The best overall experience per the measured rows is the High preset at 1080p, which balances visual quality and frame rate without pushing the GPU to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers an average FPS of 44.3 on High settings, 56.9 on Medium, 71.4 on Low, and 29.5 on Ultra. The progression shows a steep decline from Low to Ultra, with the Ultra preset being the only one that falls below 30 FPS. This resolution demonstrates the GPU’s limitations, as even the High preset cannot maintain a solid 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS improves significantly: 75.4 on High, 100 on Medium, 127.7 on Low, and 54.3 on Ultra. The Medium preset breaks the 100 FPS barrier, which is a notable achievement for this resolution, while the Ultra preset remains playable but noticeably slower than the others. The data shows a clear preference for Medium or High at this resolution, as they provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance: 116.4 on High, 146.6 on Medium, 188.1 on Low, and 78.2 on Ultra. The Low preset nearly hits 190 FPS, which is exceptional for this hardware, while the Ultra preset still manages a respectable 78.2 FPS. This resolution is where the combo excels, with all settings delivering playable frame rates and the High preset offering a near-ideal balance for competitive play. The data across all resolutions confirms that the combo scales predictably with settings, with the GPU’s performance ceiling becoming apparent only at 4K Ultra.