Evolve

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER lands at rank 3151 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. That places this setup in the lower-middle portion of the field — roughly the 15th percentile of all tested configurations. The data indicates this combo is functional but not competitive with higher-tier systems, and the ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The combo's position is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU sits at the 78th percentile among all processors, which is a strong showing for a desktop part, while the GPU rests at the 53rd percentile among all graphics cards. When those two are combined for this specific game, the overall ranking drops substantially, confirming that Evolve's demands lean heavily on the graphics subsystem. A better GPU would lift this combo's rank significantly without changing the CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective data rate, while the GPU core operates between a 1530 MHz base and 1785 MHz boost clock. These specifications place it squarely in the mid-range tier of graphics cards from its generation, and the benchmark results confirm it handles Evolve's rendering loads adequately at lower resolutions and settings.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is a notable factor here. At 1080p, the card has enough memory headroom for most settings, but at higher resolutions the frame rate collapses in a way that suggests the frame buffer is being stretched. The measured data shows a clear pattern: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 20, which is borderline unplayable, while at 1080p Low, the same card produces 123 FPS. That spread of 103 FPS across the resolution and settings range highlights how the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity interact with Evolve's engine.

The GTX 1660 SUPER's Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process at TSMC, includes 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. Its pixel rate is 85.68 GPixel/s and texture rate is 157.1 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance at 5.027 TFLOPS. These raw numbers translate to a card that can push modern games at 1080p with medium-to-high settings, but it lacks the headroom for 1440p Ultra or 4K gaming at playable frame rates. The data shows this clearly: at 1440p Ultra, average FPS is 35, and at 4K High it is 29.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 123 FPS, which drops to 83 FPS at 1440p Low (a 32.5% reduction) and then to 47 FPS at 4K Low (a 61.8% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline as resolution increases points directly at the GPU as the limiting component. The CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions, but the GTX 1660 SUPER's rendering horsepower simply cannot keep pace as pixel count multiplies.

At High settings, the pattern repeats. The combo delivers 75 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K — a 33.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 61.3% drop from 1080p to 4K. These percentages are remarkably consistent across settings, indicating that resolution scaling is the dominant factor. The CPU's performance is adequate for this game even at 1080p, so the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth dictate the frame rates at higher resolutions.

The 4K Ultra result of 20 FPS is particularly telling. That is a 83.3% reduction from 1080p Low, and even compared to 1080p Ultra (52 FPS), the drop to 4K Ultra is a 61.5% decline. This confirms that the GTX 1660 SUPER is not suited for 4K gaming in Evolve under any settings. The card's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the texture and shader loads at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across most settings. Low settings produce an average of 123 FPS, which is smooth on any display. Medium settings yield 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS and maximum of 110 FPS, indicating consistent performance with no major dips. High settings drop to 75 FPS average, still comfortably above 60 FPS for a fluid experience. Ultra settings bring the average down to 52 FPS, which is playable but may show occasional stutter on fast-moving scenes.

Moving to 1440p, the results show a clear step down. Low settings average 83 FPS, which remains good for competitive play. Medium settings average 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS and maximum of 74 FPS — this is borderline but generally acceptable. High settings average 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players target. Ultra settings average 35 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth and may feel sluggish in intense firefights.

At 4K, the combo struggles across the board. Low settings average 47 FPS, which is barely playable but with noticeable dips. Medium settings average 37 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and maximum of 42 FPS, showing the frame rate is consistently low. High settings average 29 FPS, which is below the playability threshold for most users. Ultra settings average 20 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at that configuration. The data shows that 4K is not viable with this GPU for Evolve, regardless of settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 part with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. This is a solid mid-range processor that excels in multithreaded workloads, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and Geekbench multicore score of 9959.

For Evolve, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient. The game was released in 2015 and does not require extreme CPU performance by modern standards. The single-thread performance is strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, which ensures the game's main thread runs smoothly. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 78 versus all CPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of processors on the market, and it is clearly not the bottleneck in this combo.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (deltaPct of -0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (deltaPct of 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (deltaPct of -0.1), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (deltaPct of 0.3). These scores are all within a fraction of a percent of each other, showing the Ryzen 7 5700 is well-matched with these alternatives in general computing tasks. In Evolve specifically, the CPU's capability is not the limiting factor — the GPU is.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, with a 96 FPS average and a minimum of 81 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality. 1080p High at 75 FPS is also viable if you prefer higher detail.

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

A: No. At 4K, even Low settings only produce 47 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 20 FPS. The GTX 1660 SUPER lacks the memory bandwidth and processing power for playable 4K performance in this game.

Q: How much does the GPU limit performance compared to the CPU?

A: The CPU benchmarks at the 78th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile. The frame rate drops from 123 FPS at 1080p Low to 47 FPS at 4K Low (a 61.8% reduction) indicate the GPU is the primary constraint.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 strong enough for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provide ample processing power. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 are more than adequate for Evolve's engine.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates like at playable settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 81, which is smooth. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 55 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 31 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 3151 out of 3700 combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle range. This is below the median, and the GPU's performance relative to other cards (53rd percentile) drags the overall ranking down despite the CPU's stronger showing.