Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 sits at rank 3545 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This places the combo in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, a position that suggests significant performance limitations for this title. The data indicates this pairing struggles to deliver a consistently playable experience, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets, where frame rates fall well below the thresholds expected for a smooth competitive FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 3545 out of 3700 combos is a stark indicator of where this hardware stands. It is important to contextualize this not as a failure, but as a reflection of the hardware's age relative to the demands of Evolve. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus score of 74 indicates it outperforms 74% of all GPUs in general benchmark suites, yet the specific combination with this CPU in this game yields a much lower relative standing. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 84 is notably higher, suggesting the processor is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. The delta between the component-level percentiles and the combo's in-game rank highlights how the GPU drags the overall performance down when paired with a newer, more capable CPU. This is a classic case of a generational mismatch, where the Ryzen 7 3700X has headroom that the RX 570 simply cannot utilize in a demanding title like Evolve. The data suggests that while the CPU is a mid-range performer, the GPU's age limits the entire system to the lower echelons of the benchmark database.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip using the GCN 4.0 architecture, a design that was already several years old when this combination was tested. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which is a critical factor at higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock is 1168 MHz, boosting to 1244 MHz, and it delivers 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. These specifications place it in a tier where 1080p gaming is its primary use case. The measured FPS data confirms this, as the card's performance collapses as resolution increases. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a limiting factor at 3840x2160, where texture data can exceed available memory, causing frame rates to plummet to an average of 18 FPS on High settings. The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0.4% slower in average score) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.8% faster), which shows that within its own generation, the RX 570 is a solid mid-range performer. However, its age is the defining characteristic; it lacks the raw compute and memory bandwidth necessary to handle Evolve's rendering load at modern standards, especially when compared to the CPU it is paired with.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 4.40 GHz, and it features a 32 MB L3 cache. This is a capable multi-threaded processor, as evidenced by its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092 and a Passmark multithread score of 22458. The CPU's single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1593 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2656. In the context of Evolve, which is an FPS title that often relies on single-core performance for game logic, the 3700X provides a solid foundation. Its high percentileVsAllCpus of 84 suggests it is not the limiting factor in this pairing. The data shows a clear trend: the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 77 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 32 FPS. This is a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU's performance headroom is not the constraint. The gap between the CPU's strong benchmark scores and the low in-game FPS at higher settings points directly to the GPU as the bottleneck, meaning the 3700X is waiting for the RX 570 to catch up.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 77 FPS on Low, 60 FPS on Medium (with a min of 51 and max of 69), 47 FPS on High, and 32 FPS on Ultra. This shows that at 1080p, the system is playable at Low and Medium settings, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher presets. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly: 52 FPS on Low, 40 FPS on Medium (min 34, max 46), 31 FPS on High, and 22 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, only the Low preset is consistently smooth. At 3840x2160, the system is largely unplayable for an FPS title, with averages of 29 FPS on Low, 23 FPS on Medium (min 19, max 26), 18 FPS on High, and 12 FPS on Ultra. The frame time consistency also degrades at higher resolutions, with the Medium preset at 4K showing a min FPS of 19, which would result in noticeable stutter. The data indicates that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p with a Low or Medium preset, where the average frame rate stays above 60 FPS, providing a responsive experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a severe performance cliff, indicating a GPU-bound system. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 77 at 1080p to 52 at 1440p (a 32.5% decrease) and then to 29 at 4K (a 62.3% decrease from 1080p). At High settings, the drop is from 47 at 1080p to 31 at 1440p (a 34% decrease) and then to 18 at 4K (a 61.7% decrease). This pattern shows that the GPU's rendering throughput is the limiting factor, as the frame rate scales inversely with the number of pixels. The Ryzen 7 3700X is capable of maintaining a much higher frame rate, as evidenced by the 77 FPS at 1080p Low, but the RX 570's fill rate and memory bandwidth cannot keep pace as the resolution increases. The sharp decline from 1440p to 4K, where the FPS nearly halves again, suggests that the 4 GB VRAM buffer is being exhausted, causing additional performance penalties beyond just the increased pixel count. The data implies that the CPU is underutilized at resolutions above 1080p, as it has to wait for the GPU to complete each frame.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Evolve?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 77, while Medium settings at the same resolution still deliver a smooth 60 FPS average, making 1080p the only resolution where the system can consistently achieve playable frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck for this pairing in Evolve?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has a high percentileVsAllCpus of 84, while the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 74. The FPS drops significantly with resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck, as the CPU cannot push frames faster than the GPU can render them.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 29 on Low settings, which is below the threshold for a smooth FPS experience. At Ultra settings, the average drops to just 12 FPS, making the game unplayable.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its closest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, has a score of 28874, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 has a score of 28996, which is 0.8% higher. This shows it is competitive within its immediate performance tier.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 77 on Low to 32 on Ultra. This represents a 58.4% decrease in performance, showing that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the GPU than the Low preset.

Q: Does the system maintain stable frame times at higher resolutions?

A: The data for the Medium preset shows a min FPS of 51 at 1080p and 34 at 1440p, but at 4K, the min FPS drops to 19. This increasing gap between average and minimum FPS at higher resolutions indicates less consistent frame pacing, which can lead to stuttering.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended preset for this combination is Medium at 1920x1080. This setting provides an average of 60 FPS, which is the standard for a smooth gaming experience in an FPS, while also offering a visual improvement over the Low preset. The min FPS of 51 at this setting ensures that the frame rate does not drop below the playable threshold during intense action. While the Low preset at 1080p yields a higher average of 77 FPS, the Medium preset offers a better balance between visual fidelity and performance. For players who prioritize maximum frame rates, Low at 1080p is the only viable option. At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only one that achieves an average FPS above 50, but even then, the experience is less consistent than at 1080p. All presets at 3840x2160 are not recommended due to average FPS figures below 30, which is insufficient for a competitive shooter. The data strongly suggests that this hardware combination is best suited for 1080p gaming with modest settings, and pushing beyond that results in a significantly degraded experience.