Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT produces a wide spread of frame rates in Evolve, ranging from a barely playable 26.7 FPS at 4K Ultra to a very fluid 158.7 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, with the average FPS dropping by roughly 77% between the best-case and worst-case scenarios. This combination of an 8-core Zen 3 processor and a RDNA 2 graphics card is clearly capable of running the game smoothly, but only if the user is willing to adjust settings and resolution to match their performance target.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate cost of moving from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 99.2 at 1920x1080 to 65.4 at 2560x1440, and then to 36.8 at 3840x2160. This represents a 34% drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% drop when moving from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is similar at Medium settings, where the average FPS goes from 125.3 at 1080p to 85.0 at 1440p, and finally to 47.3 at 4K. The Low preset sees the highest absolute numbers, starting at 158.7 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 106.0 at 1440p, and settling at 61.5 at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card, allowing for high frame rates. As resolution increases, the pixel fill rate demand on the Radeon RX 6600 XT grows, and the frame rate drops accordingly. This is particularly evident at the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding. Here, the average FPS falls from 65.4 at 1080p to 43.5 at 1440p, and then to a low 26.7 at 4K. The data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable with the Low preset, which delivers 61.5 FPS, while 1440p is a more comfortable zone for Medium and High settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930. In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s role is to maintain a consistent frame delivery, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU can push the frame rate to 158.7 FPS on Low settings, which is a strong indicator that the processor is not a limiting factor in this scenario.

However, when comparing the CPU’s performance to its nearest rivals, the differences are minimal. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has an average benchmark score of 25706, which is only 0.3% higher than the 5700G’s 25626. Similarly, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and Intel Core 5 210H are within 0.5% of the 5700G’s score. This suggests that the processor’s performance in Evolve is consistent with other CPUs in its class, and that any frame rate differences at the same resolution and settings are likely attributable to the GPU. The CPU’s 16 threads provide ample parallelism for the game’s engine, but the game’s performance scaling with resolution clearly points to the graphics card as the dominant factor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the key component for determining how well Evolve runs at higher resolutions. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. Its 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs are typical for a mid-range RDNA 2 part. In terms of raw compute, the GPU delivers 10.60 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is sufficient for a game released in 2015.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 27985. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, scores 27956, which is only 0.1% lower. This indicates that the RX 6600 XT is a solid performer for its generation. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU struggles at 4K with higher settings. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 26.7 is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K High, the frame rate of 36.8 is marginal. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s appears to be a limiting factor at these resolutions, as the game requires more data to be transferred for each frame. At 1080p, the GPU is more than capable, with the High preset delivering 99.2 FPS and the Medium preset delivering 125.3 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance, with an average FPS of 125.3, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 99.2 FPS is also viable, but the jump from Medium to High results in a 21% performance loss. The Ultra preset at 65.4 FPS is playable, but it is the least efficient use of the GPU’s resources at this resolution. The Low preset at 158.7 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering 85.0 FPS, which is smooth and visually pleasing. The High preset at 65.4 FPS is also acceptable, but the drop from Medium is 23%. The Low preset at 106.0 FPS is a viable alternative for users who prefer higher frame rates. The Ultra preset at 43.5 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience. At 3840x2160, the only playable option is the Low preset, which yields 61.5 FPS. The Medium preset at 47.3 FPS is borderline, while High at 36.8 FPS and Ultra at 26.7 FPS are too slow for comfortable gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ranks 1230 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the database, which is surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. The low combo rank suggests that Evolve is not particularly demanding on modern hardware, and that many other combinations of newer or higher-end parts can achieve better performance. The rank also indicates that the game’s engine may not fully utilize the CPU’s 16 threads, as the bottleneck is clearly the GPU at higher resolutions.

The deltaPct values for the CPU’s nearest rivals show that the 5700G is virtually tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (-0.3%), Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.4%), and Intel Core 5 210H (0.5%). The GPU’s nearest rivals are similarly close, with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 0.4%. This indicates that the combo’s rank is not due to a weak individual component, but rather the game’s overall performance ceiling. For a game like Evolve, the combo delivers adequate performance at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not a top-tier setup for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low preset yields 158.7 FPS, Medium preset yields 125.3 FPS, High preset yields 99.2 FPS, and Ultra preset yields 65.4 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression of decreasing performance with increasing visual quality. The difference between Low and Medium is 33.4 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 26.1 FPS, and the difference between High and Ultra is 33.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 106.0 FPS for Low, 85.0 FPS for Medium, 65.4 FPS for High, and 43.5 FPS for Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in a 33% drop for Low, 32% drop for Medium, 34% drop for High, and 33% drop for Ultra. This consistency suggests that the GPU’s workload scales uniformly with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop to 61.5 FPS for Low, 47.3 FPS for Medium, 36.8 FPS for High, and 26.7 FPS for Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a 42% drop for Low, 44% drop for Medium, 44% drop for High, and 39% drop for Ultra. The data clearly shows that the RX 6600 XT cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K for any preset above Low. The only setting that breaks the 60 FPS barrier at 4K is Low, which delivers 61.5 FPS. For a smooth experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p resolutions, where the combo offers a wider range of playable settings.