Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G's CPU benchmark standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs. It sits essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, 0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936, 0.4% lower), the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166, 0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900, 0.6% lower).

Q: How does the GPU in this combo compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 averages 16014 in benchmark scores, which places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. It is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129, 0.7% higher), while sitting 1% above the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852), and 2.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested system combinations for Evolve?

A: This specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1664th out of 2872 tested combinations in the game Evolve. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, suggesting it is not a top-tier configuration for this title.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo in Evolve, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS measured is 176, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next best is 137 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings, and 118 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM of the RX 9060 sufficient for Ultra settings at 4K in Evolve?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of only 28 FPS. This is a significant drop from High settings at the same resolution (41 FPS), suggesting that the combination of 8 GB VRAM and the GPU's compute capabilities struggle with the highest preset at 4K, likely hitting a performance wall.

Q: What does the measured FPS data suggest about the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G's 3DMark scores show a strong scaling from 2 threads (1758) to 8 threads (5648) and 16 threads (6629). In Evolve, the ability to maintain 176 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads, as the frame rate is high. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 28 FPS, which is far more likely a GPU limitation.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is positioned at rank 1664 out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve. This is a mid-to-low-tier placement, indicating that while the system is capable of playable frame rates at certain settings, it is not among the high performers for this game. The percentile data for the individual components helps explain this: the CPU is in the 79th percentile, which is quite strong, but the GPU is only in the 59th percentile, which drags the overall system ranking down.

The CPU's relative strength is clear when compared to its rivals. It is nearly identical in average score to the Intel Core i9-9900K, a former flagship, and the Intel Core i5-14400T, a modern mid-range part. This suggests the 5700G provides a solid foundation for gaming. The GPU, however, sits just below the RTX 3060 Ti in average score, making it a mainstream performer rather than a high-end one. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower percentile implies that the system's overall gaming performance in Evolve will be heavily constrained by the graphics card.

Given the game's release date in 2015, the ranking might seem surprisingly low. However, the measured data reflects the actual performance of this modern combo on the game, and the rank of 1664 out of 2872 suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates. The data indicates that this combo is functional but not optimal for Evolve, especially for players seeking maximum visual fidelity and high refresh rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 44 chip, fabricated on a 4 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. These specifications position it as a mid-range graphics card, and its benchmark scores confirm this. The passmark G3D score is 17631, with a passmark GPU compute score of 9919. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3322.

In the context of Evolve, the GPU's role is pivotal, and the measured FPS shows a clear pattern. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 176 FPS, which indicates that the GPU can handle the game's load easily when graphical demands are low. As settings increase, the frame rate drops: 137 FPS at Medium, 107 FPS at High, and 74 FPS at Ultra. This scaling shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes at 1080p.

At higher resolutions, the GPU's limitations become more apparent. At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 118 FPS (Low), 92 FPS (Medium), 72 FPS (High), and 50 FPS (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the performance drops to 67 FPS (Low), 52 FPS (Medium), 41 FPS (High), and 28 FPS (Ultra). The 8 GB VRAM is likely a factor at 4K Ultra, where the demand for memory and bandwidth is highest. The data suggests that the GPU is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming at medium to high settings, but it is not powerful enough for a smooth 4K experience, especially with Ultra settings, where the average FPS falls to 28.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Evolve depends on the player's resolution and preference for frame rate versus visual quality. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers an average of 107 FPS, which is a smooth and responsive experience for an FPS title. The Ultra preset drops to 74 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant performance cost for the extra visual features. For players prioritizing high frame rates, the Medium preset at 137 FPS is an excellent choice, providing a substantial boost over High while still looking good.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 72 FPS, which is borderline for a competitive FPS. The Medium preset at 92 FPS is a better option for maintaining a high refresh rate, while the Low preset at 118 FPS is the go-to for maximum smoothness. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is not recommended for a game like Evolve, as the lower frame rate can hinder gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. The Low preset at 67 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 52 FPS is acceptable for a slower-paced experience, but the High preset at 41 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS are not ideal for an FPS. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, players should stick to Low or Medium settings to maintain a reasonable frame rate. Overall, the Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 137 FPS being a strong result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 176 FPS (Low), 137 FPS (Medium), 107 FPS (High), and 74 FPS (Ultra). The Medium setting also has recorded minimum and maximum FPS of 116 and 157, respectively, showing a consistent range. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, with even Ultra settings remaining above 70 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 118 FPS (Low), 92 FPS (Medium), 72 FPS (High), and 50 FPS (Ultra). The Medium setting shows a range of 78 to 105 FPS. The drop from 1080p is noticeable, with the High preset losing 35 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 24 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder, and the 1440p resolution is a more demanding environment.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 67 FPS (Low), 52 FPS (Medium), 41 FPS (High), and 28 FPS (Ultra). The Medium setting has a range of 44 to 60 FPS. The 4K resolution dramatically increases the load on the GPU, and the data shows a steep decline in performance. The difference between 1080p Low (176 FPS) and 4K Low (67 FPS) is 109 FPS, which is a significant reduction. The Ultra setting at 4K is barely playable at 28 FPS, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle the highest graphical demands at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. The Geekbench multi-core score is 9950, and the single-core score is 1894. These numbers place the CPU in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data and handle game logic. The 3DMark scores show excellent scaling from 2 threads (1758) to 8 threads (5648) and 16 threads (6629), indicating that the multi-threaded performance is robust. The data from the measured FPS suggests that at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the frame rate reaches 176 FPS. This is a high value that indicates the CPU can handle the game's processing demands efficiently.

However, the CPU's performance becomes less relevant at higher resolutions, where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the 28 FPS average is clearly a GPU constraint, as the CPU's capabilities are far beyond what is needed for that frame rate. The CPU's single-thread performance, as shown by the 3DMark single-thread score of 899, is adequate for the game's logic. The data implies that the Ryzen 7 5700G provides a solid foundation, and any performance issues in Evolve are more likely due to the GPU's limitations rather than the CPU's processing power.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear trend in resolution scaling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by about 33-35% across all settings. For example, at High settings, the frame rate goes from 107 FPS at 1080p to 72 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 35 FPS. At Low settings, it goes from 176 FPS to 118 FPS, a drop of 58 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the increased pixel count directly impacts the GPU's workload.

Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop is even more severe. At High settings, the frame rate goes from 72 FPS to 41 FPS, a drop of 31 FPS. At Low settings, it goes from 118 FPS to 67 FPS, a drop of 51 FPS. The 4K resolution requires four times the number of pixels as 1080p, and the GPU's memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s and 8 GB VRAM are likely strained at this resolution.

The scaling pattern indicates that the system is heavily GPU-bound. The CPU's performance is relatively constant across resolutions, but the GPU's frame output declines sharply as resolution increases. The fact that the FPS does not scale linearly with pixel count suggests that the GPU is hitting other limits, such as memory bandwidth or compute throughput. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates at medium to high settings. At 4K, the performance is compromised, and players would need to significantly lower settings to achieve a playable experience.