Evolve

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve shows a steep performance curve as resolution climbs, with the GTX 1660 Ti clearly becoming the limiting factor at 4K. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 123.2 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 82 FPS, and 4K Low lands at 49.8 FPS. That represents a 59.6% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a substantial penalty that points directly at GPU-bound behavior.

The Ultra preset tells an even more telling story. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 51.4 FPS, which is already below the 60 FPS threshold many players target. Moving to 1440p Ultra drops the average to 36.6 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to 21.6 FPS. The progression from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra costs roughly 28.8% of the frame rate, while the jump from 1440p to 4K at Ultra costs another 41% — a compounding effect that shows how quickly the GPU's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth get saturated.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. Between 1080p and 1440p, the average FPS loss is roughly 25-30% depending on the preset. Between 1440p and 4K, the loss is more severe, ranging from 39% at Low to 41% at Ultra. This non-linear degradation indicates that at 4K, the GPU is running out of both memory bandwidth and raw shading power, given its 5.437 TFLOPS FP32 throughput.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide ample headroom for Evolve's game logic and physics. The FPS drops track almost perfectly with pixel count increases, which is the signature of a GPU-limited scenario. At 4K Ultra, the 21.6 FPS result is firmly in unplayable territory, and even 4K Low at 49.8 FPS is marginal for smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 part built on TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, which matters for Evolve's core game loop. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and PassMark single-thread score of 3296 indicate robust per-core throughput.

In terms of multi-threaded capability, the Ryzen 7 5700 posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 24303. These numbers place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 27043 — a delta of just 0.7%, meaning the Ryzen 7 5700 is essentially performance-equivalent to that flagship Intel part from a few generations prior.

For Evolve specifically, the CPU's role is less about raw multi-core muscle and more about maintaining consistent frame pacing. The game's AI-driven monster and hunter mechanics require solid single-thread performance, and the Ryzen 7 5700's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1762 suggests it can handle the primary game thread without becoming the bottleneck. The 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth further help keep the CPU fed.

The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the system reaches 123.2 FPS. This is a strong indicator that the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU has headroom. The fact that FPS scales down smoothly with resolution increases, rather than hitting a CPU-imposed ceiling, confirms that the processor is not the limiting component in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ranks 1481 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. That places it in the lower 12.5% of all tested configurations, which reflects the GPU's age rather than any CPU deficiency. The GTX 1660 Ti sits in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13925, putting it near the AMD Radeon RX 570X (13871, delta 0.4%) and NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (13821, delta 0.8%).

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's modest capabilities at higher resolutions. While the CPU is a top-tier part in the 84th percentile, the GPU's performance ceiling drags the overall combo down in Evolve's ranking. The data shows that the combo's 1080p performance is respectable, but the 4K results are among the weakest in the database.

Comparatively, the GPU's nearest rivals are all within a 1% performance delta of each other, which means the 1660 Ti is not uniquely disadvantaged — it's simply that the entire performance class is positioned for 1080p gaming rather than 4K. The combo rank of 1481 reflects this reality: the system is capable of smooth 1080p play at most settings but struggles as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce 123.2 FPS average, Medium drops to 99.6 FPS, High manages 73.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 51.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 71.8 FPS, which represents a 58.3% reduction in frame rate when maxing out the preset. Even at Ultra, the 51.4 FPS result is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS numbers are 82 at Low, 64.8 at Medium, 54.1 at High, and 36.6 at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant across all presets, with the largest absolute loss occurring at Low settings (from 123.2 to 82, a 41.2 FPS reduction). The Ultra preset at 1440p dips below 40 FPS, which is a significant compromise for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low settings yield 49.8 FPS, Medium drops to 36.4 FPS, High manages 27.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 21.6 FPS. The 4K Low result is the only preset at this resolution that approaches playability, and even then, it falls short of a consistent 60 FPS experience. The 4K Ultra result of 21.6 FPS is effectively unusable for competitive play.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 60 FPS in 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1080p Low (123.2 FPS), Medium (99.6 FPS), and High (73.9 FPS) settings, the average FPS exceeds 60. Only the Ultra preset at 1080p falls short at 51.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently maintains playable frame rates across all presets. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings stay above 60 FPS, and at 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The GTX 1660 Ti has an average benchmark score of 13925. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 570X, scores 13871 (0.4% lower), while the NVIDIA Tesla K10 scores 14029 (0.7% higher). Performance is essentially tied within this class.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 27220, and FPS scales predictably with resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting component in Evolve.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1440p High is 54.1, which is playable but below the 60 FPS threshold. For a smoother experience, Medium settings at 1440p deliver 64.8 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, where the combo achieves 49.8 FPS. Medium settings drop to 36.4 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 21.6 FPS. For consistent 60 FPS at 4K, this hardware is insufficient.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is 1080p High settings, which delivers 73.9 FPS. This preset balances visual quality with frame rate, providing a smooth experience above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining better graphics than Medium or Low. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 22.5 FPS (from 73.9 to 51.4), which is a significant frame rate penalty for marginal visual gains in Evolve.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 123.2 FPS is the clear choice, especially for competitive play where responsiveness matters. The Medium preset at 99.6 FPS offers a middle ground that keeps frame rates well above 60 while improving visual fidelity over Low.

At 1440p, the data recommends Medium settings (64.8 FPS) as the best balance. High settings at 1440p drop to 54.1 FPS, which introduces noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended due to its 36.6 FPS average, which falls below playable thresholds. At 4K, only Low settings (49.8 FPS) are worth considering, and even then, the experience is compromised.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a Turing-architecture part built on TSMC's 12 nm process, with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is the key constraint at higher resolutions, as Evolve's texture-heavy environments demand substantial memory throughput. The GPU's base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz give it a peak FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 12871 and a PassMark DirectX 11 score of 103, with DirectX 12 scoring lower at 51. Evolve, being a 2015 title, relies on older DirectX paths, which the 1660 Ti handles reasonably well. The GPU's 1536 shading units and 48 ROPs provide adequate pixel throughput for 1080p, but the 84.96 GPixel/s pixel rate is insufficient for 4K workloads.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is another limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the GPU likely encounters memory pressure, contributing to the 21.6 FPS result. The GPU's 55th percentile ranking and its close performance parity with rivals like the GTX 680 (13812, delta 0.8%) and RTX A2000 Mobile (13821, delta 0.8%) confirm that this is a mid-tier part by modern standards. Its end-of-life production status and 120 W TDP suggest it was designed for 1080p gaming, and the Evolve data supports that assessment.