Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination ranks at 3185 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower 14% of all configurations. This is a decisive placement that signals a pairing capable of playable performance at lower resolutions, but one that will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with elevated settings. The benchmark data indicates a system oriented toward 1080p gaming, where it can deliver smooth frame rates, rather than a high-refresh-rate or high-resolution powerhouse.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3185 out of 3700 tested configurations places it firmly in the lower tier of performance for Evolve. This position is primarily dictated by the GPU’s limitations, as the GTX 1660 Ti sits at the 41st percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is much stronger, resting at the 79th percentile among all CPUs. The data shows a significant imbalance: the processor has substantial headroom, but the graphics card is the constraining factor in this game.

When examining the GPU's nearest rivals, the deltaPct values are tight, with the GTX 1660 Ti's average benchmark score of 7723 being only 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon 540's 7673, 1.9% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100's 7580, and 2.2% higher than the AMD Radeon R7 250's 7557. This indicates the GPU is competitive with its closest peers but does not offer a significant performance advantage. The ranking suggests that in Evolve, the experience will be acceptable at 1080p, but users should not expect high frame rates at 4K, where the measured data shows the GPU struggling.

The CPU's position is far more favorable. The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a deltaPct of -0.2% versus the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.4% versus the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, -0.4% versus the Intel Core i5-14400T, and 0.6% versus the Intel Core i7-1370P. This shows that the processor is not a bottleneck in this configuration; rather, it provides ample computational power that the GTX 1660 Ti cannot fully utilize in Evolve.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the primary determinant of frame rates in this combo. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1500 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These specifications support a pixel rate of 84.96 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 169.9 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS.

The measured FPS data directly reflects the GPU's workload. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 123 FPS, but this drops to 52 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This 71 FPS swing demonstrates that the GTX 1660 Ti's compute and memory resources are heavily taxed by higher graphical presets. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game at 1080p, as the data shows playable frame rates across all settings. However, at 4K, the GPU's limitations become stark. The 4K Medium result of 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and maximum of 42 FPS shows that the card is at its limit, with frame times becoming inconsistent. The 4K Ultra result of 20 FPS is effectively unplayable, indicating that the GPU's 1536 shading units and 48 ROPs cannot handle the pixel throughput required at that resolution.

The GPU's performance in Evolve aligns with its benchmark percentile of 41, which is a mid-to-low tier position. The nearestRivals data, showing a 0.7% lead over the AMD Radeon 540, further contextualizes that the GTX 1660 Ti is not a high-end part, but rather a solid mainstream option that can handle older or less demanding titles like Evolve at moderate settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Evolve with this combo?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At this resolution, the combo achieves 75 FPS on High settings and 123 FPS on Low, providing a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, frame rates are playable but lower, with 50 FPS on High. At 3840x2160, performance drops significantly, with only 29 FPS on High.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Based on the data, 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo. The highest 4K result is 47 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 36 FPS on Medium and 20 FPS on Ultra. The 4K High setting yields 29 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-14400T, and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1370P. This indicates that the CPU is not a performance differentiator in this game.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 41, meaning it performs better than 41% of all GPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 7723, placing it in a similar performance class as the AMD Radeon 540, which scores 7673.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 Ti a bottleneck for the Ryzen 7 5700G in Evolve?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's percentile of 79 is significantly higher than the GPU's percentile of 41. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU-bound scenarios, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

Q: Does the combo's ranking change based on settings?

A: The combo rank of 3185 out of 3700 is a single overall figure, but the measured FPS data shows that performance varies widely with settings. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low (123 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) is substantial, indicating that the rank reflects a balanced assessment across all presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 123 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110, High averages 75 FPS, and Ultra averages 52 FPS. This shows a clear progression where each step up in settings costs roughly 20-25 FPS, with the drop from High to Ultra being the largest at 23 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low averages 83 FPS, Medium averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 and maximum of 74, High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The frame rate halving from 1080p to 1440p is not exact, but the trend is consistent: the GTX 1660 Ti loses approximately 30% of its performance when moving up one resolution tier.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. Low averages 47 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 and maximum of 42, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. The data shows that only the Low preset at 4K approaches playability, and even then, it is below the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset’s minimum of 31 FPS indicates significant frame drops, making a consistent experience unlikely.

The measured data is complete for all resolution and setting combinations, with min and max values only provided for Medium settings at each resolution. This partial data suggests that the Medium preset was tested more rigorously, providing a range of 81-110 FPS at 1080p, 54-74 FPS at 1440p, and 31-42 FPS at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the combo delivers 123 FPS at 1080p, 83 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. This translates to a 32% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 62% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU is struggling with the increased pixel count as resolution rises.

For High settings, the pattern is similar: 75 FPS at 1080p, 50 FPS at 1440p, and 29 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, and from 1080p to 4K is 61%. This consistent percentage drop across settings points to a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU's performance is not a factor. The Ryzen 7 5700G's strong single-thread score of 899 in 3dmark_single_thread and its multicore score of 6629 in 3dmark_16_threads show that it can handle the game's logic without bottlenecking the frame rate.

The resolution scaling analysis indicates that the GTX 1660 Ti is the sole bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain more constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way as the GPU's. The data shows a clear inverse relationship between resolution and FPS, confirming that the GPU's 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 5.437 TFLOPS of compute power are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at higher pixel densities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo. For a 60 FPS target, the 1080p Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. The 1080p High preset, at 75 FPS, is also viable, but the Medium preset offers more headroom for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 64 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target, but the minimum of 54 FPS suggests occasional dips below that threshold. For a smoother experience, the Low preset at 1440p, which averages 83 FPS, is a safer recommendation. The High preset at 1440p, at 50 FPS, is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action.

For 4K, no preset achieves a consistently playable frame rate. The Low preset averages 47 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users, but the Medium preset’s minimum of 31 FPS makes it unreliable. The Ultra presets at any resolution are not recommended, as they yield 52 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K, all of which are below the smoothness threshold for a competitive FPS.

The best experience per the measured rows is the 1080p Medium preset. It offers a high average FPS of 95, with a minimum that stays above 80 FPS, providing both visual quality and performance. The 1080p High preset is a close second, but the Medium preset’s better minimum FPS makes it the more reliable choice for sustained gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a powerful processor that significantly outperforms the GPU in this pairing. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. Its Geekbench scores are equally strong, with a multicore score of 9950 and a single-core score of 1894.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to handle the game's simulation and physics, which it does with ease. The data shows that the CPU's performance is not a limiting factor. Its percentile of 79 versus the GPU's 41 clearly indicates that the processor has far more headroom than the graphics card can use. The 3dmark scores further confirm this, with the CPU achieving 899 in single-thread and 6629 in 16-thread tests, showing robust performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads.

The CPU's nearest rivals all have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltaPct values ranging from -0.4% to 0.6%. This means that swapping the Ryzen 7 5700G for an Intel Core i9-9900K or an AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 would not change the FPS in Evolve, as the game is not CPU-bound with this GPU. The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and 8 cores are more than sufficient for a game released in 2015, and its DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can be fed to the GPU without delays.

The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. If it were, the FPS would not drop as significantly from 1080p to 4K. The fact that the FPS halves at 4K while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant proves that the GTX 1660 Ti is the limiting component. The Ryzen 7 5700G is a high-end CPU that is wasted in this configuration, as the GTX 1660 Ti cannot fully utilize its computational power in Evolve.