Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing presents a fascinating dataset for Evolve, a 2015 FPS. The 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost of 4.60 GHz, provides substantial headroom. Its benchmark profile, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and a passmark multithread score of 24303, suggests the CPU is far from a bottleneck. The data indicates the GPU is the primary driver of performance, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis explores the measured FPS across three resolutions and four presets, seeking to understand the balance between the Ryzen 7 5700’s compute capabilities and the RTX 3060 Ti’s rendering limits.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it is well-equipped to handle modern game engines that can utilize multiple threads. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 293. In a game like Evolve, which was released in 2015, the CPU’s role is to manage game logic, AI, and physics, and the data suggests this processor is more than sufficient. The processor’s passmark find prime numbers score of 58 and data compression score of 316699 are indicative of its raw computational power.

The processor’s scores place it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which has an average score of 27043 (a delta of 0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-12700H with a score of 27006 (a delta of 0.8%). This indicates the Ryzen 7 5700 is virtually neck-and-neck with these other high-end processors in general compute tasks. The game’s measured FPS at 1080p Low, reaching 197.3 fps, shows that the CPU can feed frames far beyond typical monitor refresh rates, making it clear that the processor is not the limiting factor in this configuration. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its ability to keep data flowing to the GPU without creating a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS data, the "Ultra" preset is the most demanding, yielding a 1080p average of 85.3 fps, a 1440p average of 53.4 fps, and a 4K average of 32.7 fps. While the 1080p result is playable, the 1440p and 4K results fall below the 60 fps threshold that is often considered the target for a smooth experience. The "High" preset offers a significant increase in performance, with a 1080p average of 121.7 fps and a 1440p average of 82.5 fps, both of which are excellent. The 4K High average is 47.2 fps, which is still somewhat short of a locked 60 fps but is playable. The "Medium" preset provides another substantial boost, achieving 154.6 fps at 1080p, 102.4 fps at 1440p, and 60.1 fps at 4K. The "Low" preset maximizes performance, delivering 197.3 fps at 1080p and 130.9 fps at 1440p, and even managing a respectable 76.8 fps at 4K.

The data suggests that the "High" preset is the sweet spot for most users, as it provides a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance. At 1440p, the "High" preset’s 82.5 fps average is a particularly compelling result, offering high detail without sacrificing smoothness. For those with 4K displays, the "Medium" preset is the only option that hits the 60 fps target, at 60.1 fps. The "Ultra" preset, while visually superior, appears to be too heavy for this GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The performance delta between "Ultra" and "High" at 1440p (53.4 to 82.5 fps) is a 54.5% improvement, highlighting the disproportionate cost of the "Ultra" settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions provides clear evidence of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p High, the system achieves 121.7 fps. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 82.5 fps, a decrease of 32.2%. At 4K High, the average is 47.2 fps, a 61.2% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline as resolution increases is the classic signature of a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint. The CPU’s performance, as indicated by its high benchmark scores, does not change with resolution, so the entire FPS drop can be attributed to the increasing load on the RTX 3060 Ti.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. For instance, at Low settings, the 1080p average of 197.3 fps drops to 130.9 fps at 1440p (a 33.7% decrease) and then to 76.8 fps at 4K (a 61.1% decrease from 1080p). The consistency of this scaling strongly suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti’s rendering pipeline is the limiting factor. Even at the lowest settings, where the CPU would have to do more work to maintain high frame rates, the GPU is unable to keep up with the pixel throughput demands of higher resolutions. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 has ample headroom, and the performance envelope of the system is defined by the graphics card.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 197.3, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: At what resolution and settings does the system first dip below 60 fps average?

A: The system drops to 47.2 fps at 4K with High settings. The first sub-60 fps result occurs at 4K Medium, where the average is exactly 60.1 fps, so the first clear drop below 60 fps is at 4K High.

Q: How does the CPU’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K’s score of 27043.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K on the High preset?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 121.7 at 1080p to 47.2 at 4K, a decrease of 61.2%.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, utilizing 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The GPU’s performance, as measured by its passmark g3d score of 20349 and 3dmark steel nomad score of 2626, places it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25120 is remarkably close to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 6700M with a delta of -0.2% and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 with a delta of -0.5%. This indicates the RTX 3060 Ti is a solid mid-to-high-range performer, but the measured FPS in Evolve shows its limits.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a key factor. The data shows that the "Ultra" preset is particularly demanding, likely due to higher-resolution textures and effects that consume VRAM and fill rate. The GPU’s 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate are the resources being taxed at higher resolutions. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K on the "Ultra" preset (85.3 to 32.7 fps) is a 61.7% reduction, which is the largest percentage drop among all presets. This suggests that the "Ultra" preset’s demands on the GPU’s memory subsystem and shading units are particularly severe, pushing it beyond its comfortable operating range. The GPU’s 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU indicate it is a power-hungry component, but this is a secondary concern to its raw rendering capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete set of measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of the system’s performance. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 85.3 fps on Ultra, 121.7 fps on High, 154.6 fps on Medium, and 197.3 fps on Low. These results show a clear and consistent scaling, with each reduction in settings yield a significant increase in frame rate. The jump from Ultra to High is a 42.7% improvement, while the jump from High to Medium is a 27.0% improvement, and from Medium to Low is a 27.6% improvement.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 53.4 fps on Ultra, 82.5 fps on High, 102.4 fps on Medium, and 130.9 fps on Low. The data here shows the same pattern, but the absolute numbers are lower. The 1440p Ultra result is the first sub-60 fps average in the dataset, at 53.4 fps. The High preset at 82.5 fps is a strong result, but it is clear that the GPU is working harder at this resolution. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 37.4% decrease in FPS on the High preset, highlighting the added pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 32.7 fps on Ultra, 47.2 fps on High, 60.1 fps on Medium, and 76.8 fps on Low. At 4K, even the Medium preset barely reaches a 60 fps average. The Ultra preset is effectively unplayable at 32.7 fps. The data shows that for a smooth 4K experience, users must select the Medium preset, and the High preset, while playable, will not maintain a consistent 60 fps. The Low preset is the only option that provides a comfortable frame rate at 4K, with a 76.8 fps average.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has a combo rank of 881 out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the overall ranking, indicating that while it is a capable pairing, there are many other, more powerful combinations that achieve higher average frame rates. This rank of 881 is a holistic measure, likely considering average performance across various settings and resolutions, and it reflects the GPU’s position as a mid-range part. The CPU’s high percentile ranking (84th) does not boost the combo further because the GPU becomes the limiting factor in this game.

This rank is not a measure of failure, but rather a contextual placement. The system is clearly able to play Evolve well, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, but its overall standing is pulled down by its performance at 4K and on the Ultra preset. The fact that the GPU’s average benchmark score is within 0.7% of its nearest rivals suggests that the RTX 3060 Ti is performing as expected, and the combo rank is a direct result of this GPU’s capabilities. The data implies that users with this combo should target 1080p or 1440p for the best experience, as the 4K performance, while possible at lower settings, is not where the system’s strengths lie. The rank of 881 serves as a useful reference point, showing that this is a solid, mainstream gaming setup, but not one that competes with high-end enthusiast configurations.