Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination lands at rank 731 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning 43% of combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The ranking reflects a pairing that is capable but not exceptional for a 2015 FPS, where the measured data shows a wide performance spread depending on the graphics preset and resolution chosen. The combo’s position suggests it is a middle-of-the-pack contender, with the data indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 731 out of 1695 places it just above the midpoint of all tested configurations in Evolve. This is a solid, if unspectacular, standing for a system built around a current-generation CPU and a mid-range GPU. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 8400F, which sits in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, is not the limiting factor here. Instead, the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, which only ranks in the 17th percentile among all GPUs, holds the combo back.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 8400F’s average benchmark score of 25064 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099, -0.1% delta). It is also within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993). This clustering indicates that the CPU’s processing power is comparable to several other options, meaning the in-game rank is largely determined by the GPU’s performance. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB’s average benchmark score of 2913 is matched by the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M (2913, 0% delta) and within 0.2% of the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (2907), which is a curious comparison given the VRAM difference.

In practice, the measured FPS data shows that this combo can push Evolve to very high frame rates at lower settings, but it struggles to maintain playable performance at the Ultra preset across all resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 128.3 FPS (219.5 down to 91.2), which indicates a heavy reliance on the GPU’s shading and texture capabilities. The rank of 731 suggests that while this system is far from the bottom, there are many faster combinations, particularly those with higher-tier GPUs.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as the average FPS remains above 91 even at Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 62.7 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 35.9 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo delivers an average of 52.9 FPS. This is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS, as the frame rate is just above the 50 FPS mark, leaving little headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU’s percentile rank (82nd) is much higher than the GPU’s (17th), and the measured FPS scales significantly with graphics settings, which are GPU-bound. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Evolve’s workload.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the difference between Low (145.9 FPS) and Ultra (62.7 FPS) is 83.2 FPS. This large gap shows that the GPU’s processing power is heavily taxed by the higher preset, reducing performance by more than half.

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

A: The combo ranks 731 out of 1695, placing it in the upper-middle range. This means it outperforms more than half of the tested combinations, but it is not in the top tier for Evolve, which likely features higher-end GPUs.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K at any setting?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves 84.1 FPS at 3840x2160. At Medium, it drops to 64.8 FPS, and at High it is 52.9 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the only preset that falls below 40 FPS, making it the least viable option.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly shows that the Ultra preset is too demanding for this combo at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 91.2 FPS, which is respectable, but at 2560x1440 it drops to 62.7 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 35.9 FPS. For a smooth experience, the High preset is the best balance, offering 135.4 FPS at 1080p, 88.9 FPS at 1440p, and 52.9 FPS at 4K. This preset keeps the frame rate above 50 FPS across all tested resolutions, which is a solid threshold for an FPS title.

If the goal is maximum frame rates, the Low preset provides the highest performance, with 219.5 FPS at 1080p and 145.9 FPS at 1440p. However, Low settings will reduce visual fidelity, which may not be desirable for all players. The Medium preset is a middle ground, offering 173.6 FPS at 1080p and 114.8 FPS at 1440p, but it drops to 64.8 FPS at 4K. Based on the data, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended configuration, as it provides a high frame rate (88.9 FPS) while maintaining better visual quality than Low or Medium. For 4K users, High is the only preset that stays above 50 FPS, making it the preferred choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings yield an average of 219.5 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at this resolution. Medium settings reduce this to 173.6 FPS, a drop of 45.9 FPS. High settings further reduce it to 135.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 91.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 128.3 FPS difference, showing that the GPU is the main driver of performance changes.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still playable. Low settings average 145.9 FPS, which is a 73.6 FPS drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 114.8 FPS, High settings average 88.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 83.2 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. Low settings average 84.1 FPS, which is the only preset above 80 FPS at this resolution. Medium settings average 64.8 FPS, High settings average 52.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48.2 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap across resolutions, but the overall frame rates are much lower, making Ultra unplayable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the frame rate drops significantly at every preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 219.5 at 1080p to 145.9 at 1440p (a 33.6% reduction) and then to 84.1 at 4K (a further 42.3% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput is a limiting factor, as the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has a 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

At High settings, the drop is more linear: 135.4 FPS at 1080p, 88.9 FPS at 1440p, and 52.9 FPS at 4K. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is 46.5 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 36.0 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is handling increased pixel counts less efficiently, but the scaling is not as severe as at Low settings. At Ultra, the frame rates are already low at 1080p (91.2 FPS), and they drop to 62.7 FPS at 1440p and 35.9 FPS at 4K.

The data implies that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance is consistent across resolutions. The 4K results, especially at Ultra, show that the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel workload, indicating that a more powerful GPU would be needed for high-refresh 4K gaming in Evolve.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and a passmark single-thread score of 3684. In Evolve, which is a 2015 FPS, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic and physics, and the data shows that it is up to the task.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a cinebench r23 multicore score of 20851 and a passmark multithread score of 24530. This suggests that the 12 threads are sufficient for Evolve’s workload, even at higher settings. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide adequate data for the game’s assets, and the DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data is fed to the GPU efficiently.

The fact that the combo ranks 731 out of 1695, while the CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile, indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck. The measured FPS at Low settings, which are less GPU-intensive, show very high frame rates (219.5 FPS at 1080p), confirming that the CPU can push the GPU to its limits. At higher resolutions, the FPS drops are due to GPU limitations, not CPU performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s benchmark score in 3dmark steel nomad dx12 is 2913, which places it in the 17th percentile among all GPUs, indicating that it is a lower-mid-range part.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role is critical, as the measured FPS scales significantly with graphics settings. The data shows that at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 128.3 FPS, which is a clear indication that the GPU’s shading units (4352) and texture mapping units (136) are heavily taxed by higher presets. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Evolve’s textures, but the 128-bit memory bus may limit performance at 4K, where the pixel fill rate is higher.

The GPU’s 22.06 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is decent, but the low percentile rank (17th) suggests that it is not a high-end part. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (35.9 FPS) is below the 40 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At 1440p and below, the GPU can deliver high frame rates at lower presets, but for Ultra settings, the performance is marginal, especially at 4K. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the bottleneck in this combo for Evolve.