Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach. This combo ranks 1749th out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern: 169 FPS at 1080p Low drops to 27 FPS at 4K Ultra, demonstrating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution and settings increase. The CPU’s eight cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for this 2015 FPS title, while the RTX 5050’s 8 GB of VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the game’s textures at most settings. For competitive play, 1080p Low or Medium offers the best mix of speed and visual fidelity, while 1440p High remains playable at 69 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 71. This drops from 103 FPS at High and 131 FPS at Medium, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance penalty compared to lower settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 39 FPS on High, 50 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 42 and maximum of 57), and 64 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset only manages 27 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Which settings provide the highest measured FPS?

A: The highest measured average is 169 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 131 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, followed by 113 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low.

Q: Is the RTX 5050’s VRAM sufficient for Evolve?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The measured results indicate that this capacity is adequate for all tested settings, as frame rates scale consistently without any indication of memory-related stutters in the min/max data.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220). It trails the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333) by 0.2% and beats the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (34083) by 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 5050 falls in the 66th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153, which is 0.6% higher.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an eight-core, 16-thread processor from the 3000 series, built on TSMC’s 7 nm process with the Zen 2 architecture (codenamed Matisse). Its base clock is 3.60 GHz, boosting up to 4.40 GHz for single-threaded workloads. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 24 lanes. The 32 MB of L3 cache is shared across all cores, while each core has 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 cache. The processor’s TDP is 65 W, and it sits in the AMD Socket AM4.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with game logic, AI, and physics data. The game was released in 2015, which predates the 3700X’s 2019 launch, so the CPU’s modern architecture provides plenty of headroom. The multi-threaded performance is strong: the Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2092, and the Geekbench multi-core score is 8899. The PassMark multithread score of 22458 further confirms that the 16 threads can handle any background tasks while gaming. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 204 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1593. The PassMark single-thread score of 2656 indicates that the 4.40 GHz boost clock is effective for the game’s primary render thread.

The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs places it above the majority of processors in the database. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222, 0.1% lower) and the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220, 0.1% lower), while the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333) is 0.2% higher. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the 3700X is not a bottleneck in Evolve. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (169 FPS) and 1440p Low (113 FPS) show that the CPU can push high frame rates without limiting the GPU. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 71 FPS, but this is more likely due to GPU load than CPU limitations, as the CPU’s compute scores remain consistent across resolutions.

The CPU’s 16 threads also help with the game’s AI-driven monster AI and wildlife simulation. The PassMark physics score of 1181 and integer math score of 66399 suggest that the CPU can handle complex game logic without causing frame drops. The L3 cache size of 32 MB is ample for the game’s assets, reducing memory latency. Overall, the 3700X provides a stable foundation for Evolve, with no evidence in the measured data that the CPU holds back performance at any tested resolution or setting.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a GeForce 50-series GPU based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, with the GB207 chip built on TSMC’s 5 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, along with 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The base clock is 2317 MHz, boosting to 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS. The TDP is 130 W, requiring a 300 W suggested PSU and a single 8-pin power connector.

In Evolve, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The measured data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 169 (Low) to 71 (Ultra). At 2560x1440, the range is 113 (Low) to 48 (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the range drops to 64 (Low) to 27 (Ultra). The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for all tested presets, as the game’s textures and effects do not appear to exceed this limit at 4K Ultra, though the 27 FPS result indicates the GPU’s compute power is the limiting factor.

The RTX 5050’s 66th percentile ranking versus all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, 0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, 1% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, 1.6% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) is 1.6% lower. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 5050 performs similarly to older mid-range GPUs, despite its newer architecture. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 and PassMark G3D score of 17326 provide additional context for its rasterization capabilities.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s is adequate for Evolve’s 1080p and 1440p workloads, as evidenced by the frame rates staying above 60 FPS at High settings for both resolutions. At 4K, the bandwidth becomes more stressed, with High settings yielding only 39 FPS. The boost clock of 2572 MHz helps maintain performance during sustained loads, and the 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in this non-ray-traced title. The Vulkan score of 89381 and OpenCL score of 90334 in Geekbench indicate that the GPU can handle compute workloads, but the game’s DirectX 11 path (PassMark DirectX 11 score of 150) is more relevant for Evolve’s rendering.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1920x1080, the averages are 169 FPS (Low), 131 FPS (Medium), 103 FPS (High), and 71 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset shows a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, indicating a tight frame pacing. At 2560x1440, the averages are 113 FPS (Low), 88 FPS (Medium), 69 FPS (High), and 48 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 64 FPS (Low), 50 FPS (Medium), 39 FPS (High), and 27 FPS (Ultra). The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent: at Low settings, the frame rate drops by 56 FPS (169 to 113), at Medium by 43 FPS (131 to 88), at High by 34 FPS (103 to 69), and at Ultra by 23 FPS (71 to 48). This suggests that the GPU is more heavily loaded at higher resolutions, but the CPU remains capable. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are more pronounced: Low drops by 49 FPS (113 to 64), Medium by 38 FPS (88 to 50), High by 30 FPS (69 to 39), and Ultra by 21 FPS (48 to 27). The absolute frame rates at 4K are below the 60 FPS threshold for all settings, making 4K playable only for less demanding presets.

The data reveals that Ultra settings provide diminishing returns. At 1080p, going from High to Ultra costs 32 FPS (103 to 71), while the visual improvement is typically modest. At 1440p, the cost is 21 FPS (69 to 48), and at 4K, the cost is 12 FPS (39 to 27). The Medium preset offers the best balance at 1080p and 1440p, with frame rates above 60 FPS and only a 38 FPS drop from Low at 1080p. The High preset is viable at 1080p (103 FPS) and 1440p (69 FPS), but falls below 60 FPS at 4K.

The minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium presets show that frame pacing is stable. At 1080p Medium, the 111-150 FPS range indicates minimal stuttering. At 1440p Medium, the 75-101 FPS range is similarly smooth. At 4K Medium, the 42-57 FPS range shows some variance but remains within a playable window for a slower-paced game. No min/max data is provided for other settings, so the averages alone must be used for comparison.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1749th out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the 39th percentile of all combos in the database. This rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 3700X and the RTX 5050. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that is above average but not top-tier. The rank is likely influenced by the GPU’s mid-range position, as the CPU provides sufficient headroom for most gaming scenarios.

Compared to the combo’s own components, the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative terms. The 3700X’s average benchmark score of 34260 is 0.1% above its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, while the RTX 5050’s average score of 21035 is 1.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 169 FPS, which is near the high end for many games, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 27 FPS, indicating that the GPU cannot handle the highest load.

The rank of 1749 out of 2872 means that roughly 61% of tested combos perform better in Evolve. This is consistent with the GPU’s 66th percentile ranking, as the CPU is not the bottleneck. The combo’s performance is strongest at 1080p, where it achieves frame rates above 100 FPS for Low, Medium, and High settings. At 1440p, it drops below 70 FPS for High and Ultra, but remains playable. At 4K, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for high-fidelity 4K gaming.

The nearest rival combos in the database are not listed for this game, but the individual component rankings provide context. The CPU’s rivals (e.g., Intel Core i5-13450HX) have similar synthetic scores, so swapping the CPU would likely yield minimal FPS changes. The GPU’s rivals (e.g., AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT) are within 1.6% in average score, meaning a different GPU in the same tier would produce similar results. The combo’s rank is thus primarily determined by the GPU, and users seeking higher ranks would need to upgrade the RTX 5050.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, with an average of 131 FPS and a minimum of 111 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay even in intense firefights. The High preset at 103 FPS is also viable, but the 28 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the visual upgrade for competitive players. The Ultra preset at 71 FPS is only recommended for those prioritizing visuals over frame rate, as it drops below the 144 Hz threshold common on modern monitors.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 75 Hz monitors, and is playable on 144 Hz displays with some frame drops. The High preset at 69 FPS is a good alternative for those with VRR displays, as it stays above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 113 FPS is overkill for most 1440p monitors, and the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended for fast-paced FPS gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

For 3840x2160, the options are limited. The Low preset at 64 FPS is the only setting that maintains a playable frame rate, though it sacrifices visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 50 FPS may be acceptable for a slower-paced game mode, but the 42 FPS minimum could cause noticeable stuttering. The High preset at 39 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS are not recommended, as they do not provide a consistent gaming experience. Players with 4K displays should stick to Low or Medium settings, or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 131 FPS; at 1440p, 88 FPS; and at 4K, 50 FPS. The High preset is viable only at 1080p (103 FPS) and 1440p (69 FPS). The Ultra preset is only playable at 1080p, and even then, it falls below 75 FPS. For competitive play, 1080p Low (169 FPS) or Medium (131 FPS) offers the highest frame rates, while 1440p Medium (88 FPS) provides a good balance for casual play. Ultimately, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, with adjustments based on personal preference for frame rate versus visual quality.