Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER occupies a mid-table position for this title, ranking 3151 out of 3700 tested combos. This places the configuration in the lower half of the database, though the percentile data for the individual components tells a more nuanced story. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile against all processors, while the GPU rests at the 53rd percentile against all graphics cards. The gap between those two figures is the defining characteristic of this pairing; the processor has substantially more headroom than the graphics card can utilize in Evolve. Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the constraining factor in most scenarios, particularly as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 3151 out of 3700 tested configurations (roughly the 15th percentile) might seem low given the individual component strengths, but it reflects the reality of pairing a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score of 27051 places it nearly neck-and-neck with the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097, a delta of only -0.2%. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 by 0.4% (26936) and trails the Intel Core i5-14400T by 0.4% (27166). This CPU is a heavyweight in synthetic tests, yet in Evolve, the combo’s rank is dragged down by the GPU.

The GTX 1660 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 12986 is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940, delta 0.4%) and the AMD Radeon RX 580 (12928, delta 0.4%). It also sits just 0.7% below the NVIDIA Tesla M2090 (13075). These rivals represent the performance class this GPU belongs to, and in a game like Evolve, that class translates to playable but not spectacular frame rates. The data shows a clear bottleneck dynamic: the CPU is capable of feeding far more frames than the GPU can render, so the combo’s rank reflects the graphics card’s ceiling rather than the CPU’s potential.

GPU Role

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER brings 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while the GPU core operates between a 1530 MHz base and 1785 MHz boost clock. These specifications are modest by modern standards but are the primary drivers of the frame rates observed in Evolve. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this 2015 title, and the 192-bit bus provides enough bandwidth for the texture and geometry workloads Evolve presents.

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 12699 in Passmark G3D and 52490 in Geekbench OpenCL, with a Passmark DirectX 11 score of 104. These numbers place it in the lower-middle tier of the GPU hierarchy, which aligns with the 53rd percentile ranking. The FP32 performance of 5.027 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s are the raw capabilities that translate into the measured FPS figures. At 1080p, the GPU manages to keep up with the CPU’s output, but at higher resolutions, the rendering load outpaces its fill rate and shading power.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound configuration. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 75 FPS. Dropping to 1440p High reduces this to 50 FPS, a 33% decrease. Moving to 4K High yields just 29 FPS, a 61% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting component; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not degrade so sharply with resolution.

The Low settings preset illustrates the same trend with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 123 FPS. At 1440p Low, it falls to 83 FPS (a 33% reduction), and at 4K Low, it manages 47 FPS (a 62% reduction from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings confirms that resolution scaling is purely a GPU workload issue. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 16 threads and 3.80 GHz base clock are more than adequate to maintain frame pacing, but the GPU’s 1408 shading units simply cannot sustain the pixel throughput demanded by higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 123 FPS on average, while Medium yields 96 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110 FPS. High settings drop to 75 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. These numbers show a smooth, predictable progression across presets, with each step up in quality costing roughly 20-25 FPS. The 1080p Medium figure of 96 FPS is particularly notable because it offers a substantial improvement over High while maintaining frame rates well above typical display refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages compress significantly. Low settings achieve 83 FPS, Medium hits 64 FPS (with a range of 55 to 74 FPS), and High settles at 50 FPS. Ultra drops to 35 FPS, which approaches the lower boundary of smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 19 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 14 FPS. This suggests that the GPU’s resources are being exhausted more quickly at 1440p, and each preset tier has a smaller relative impact on performance.

At 3840x2160, the configuration struggles. Low settings produce 47 FPS, Medium drops to 37 FPS (with a minimum of 31 and maximum of 42 FPS), High falls to 29 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 20 FPS. The 4K Medium figure of 37 FPS is the only preset in this resolution that approaches playability, and even then, the minimum of 31 FPS indicates occasional stutter. Ultra at 20 FPS is effectively unplayable, and High at 29 FPS is borderline. The data clearly shows that 4K is beyond the comfortable reach of this GPU in Evolve.

FAQ

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

A: The 1920x1080 resolution delivers the most consistent results, with all preset levels achieving at least 52 FPS and Low reaching 123 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium presets stay above 60 FPS, while 3840x2160 struggles to maintain 30 FPS on most presets.

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

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986 in average benchmarks, which is 0.4% higher than the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (12940) and 0.4% higher than the RX 580 (12928). It trails the Tesla M2090 (13075) by 0.7% and leads the Radeon 740M (12870) by 0.9%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G holding back the GTX 1660 SUPER?

A: No, the data indicates the opposite. The CPU’s average score of 27051 is nearly identical to the i9-9900K (27097, delta -0.2%), and its 79th percentile ranking suggests it has ample headroom. The GPU’s 53rd percentile ranking and the resolution scaling patterns point to the graphics card as the limiting factor.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 64 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. This is playable, though the minimum frame rate suggests some dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Poorly. The measured average is 20 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is far below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the average is only 47 FPS, indicating that 4K is not a viable resolution for this pairing.

Q: Which component contributes more to the combo’s rank of 3151?

A: The GPU is the primary contributor to the low rank. The CPU’s benchmark scores place it near the top of its class, while the GPU’s scores place it in the middle of the pack. In Evolve, the graphics card determines the frame rate ceiling, so its performance class drives the combo ranking.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the optimal choice. The measured 96 FPS average with a minimum of 81 FPS provides smooth gameplay with room to spare, and the visual uplift over Low settings is significant. The High preset at 1080p drops to 75 FPS, which is still playable, but the 21 FPS cost for the extra detail may not be worth it on all systems. Ultra at 1080p yields 52 FPS, which is acceptable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the practical ceiling, delivering 64 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS. The High preset at 50 FPS is playable but risks dipping below 48 FPS in intense combat, which could affect responsiveness. For players prioritizing frame rate stability, the Low preset at 83 FPS is the safer choice at this resolution. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even the Low preset at 47 FPS fails to provide a consistently smooth experience, and the Medium preset’s minimum of 31 FPS indicates significant frame pacing issues.

The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with Medium to High settings. The GTX 1660 SUPER’s 6 GB VRAM and 1785 MHz boost clock are sufficient for Evolve’s requirements, but the GPU’s raw throughput limits higher-resolution performance. Players with 1440p monitors should stick to Medium settings, while those with 4K displays should consider lowering resolution or upgrading the graphics card.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable processor for Evolve, built on the Zen 3 architecture (Codenamed Cezanne) with 8 cores and 16 threads. It operates at a 3.80 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.60 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The 7 nm process node from TSMC houses 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, and the 16 MB L3 cache provides ample capacity for game data. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 899 in 3DMark single-thread and 6629 in 3DMark 16-thread, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494.

The CPU’s performance relative to rivals is excellent. The average benchmark score of 27051 puts it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097), and it outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936) by 0.4%. The Passmark multithread score of 24419 and single-thread score of 3283 indicate strong performance in both multithreaded and single-threaded workloads. In Evolve, which is an FPS title from 2015, the CPU’s 16 threads are more than sufficient to handle game logic and physics, even at lower resolutions where frame rates are high.

The bottleneck analysis is clear: the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 123 FPS, and the CPU’s 89th percentile single-thread performance (899 in 3DMark single-thread) ensures that frame pacing remains consistent. The GPU’s inability to scale beyond these frame rates at higher resolutions confirms that the Ryzen 7 5700G has substantial headroom. For players considering upgrades, the data suggests that a more powerful GPU would yield significant gains, while a CPU upgrade would provide minimal benefit in this title.