Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable, if not consistently smooth, experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows the combination ranks 1376th out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of systems. The CPU, an 8-core Zen 3 part, provides ample processing headroom, while the GPU’s 6 GB of VRAM becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates reveal a system that excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain fluidity at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 64.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is the most demanding preset tested at that resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U's score of 25706. This places the two processors statistically on par in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile, meaning it outperforms 58% of all GPUs in the database based on average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the difference in frame rate between Low and Medium settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 99.9 on Low settings to 75.4 on Medium settings, a decrease of 24.5 FPS.

Q: Does the data show a playable frame rate at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, at 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 34.7, which is technically playable but below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 25.5 FPS.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 had a launch MSRP of 349 USD.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, which is relevant for Evolve's game logic and AI-driven monster behaviors. The processor's L3 cache is 16 MB, and it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700G shows strong scaling. Its 3DMark scores progress from 1758 for 2 threads to 6629 for 16 threads, indicating efficient core utilization. Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, demonstrating that the CPU handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads competently. The PassMark multithread score of 24419 further corroborates this, while the single-thread score of 3283 is adequate for older game engines like the one powering Evolve.

The CPU's performance envelope is critical in this pairing. With an 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, it is unlikely to be the bottleneck in most gaming scenarios. This is supported by its nearest rival comparisons: the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 25706 (0.3% higher), the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25532 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 25490 (0.5% lower). The 5700G's 8-core design ensures that even if Evolve's engine is not perfectly optimized for multi-threading, the available threads eliminate potential stutters from AI pathfinding or physics calculations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip. It operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the system's performance at higher resolutions.

The GPU's compute capabilities are defined by 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. It also includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are less relevant for a 2015 title like Evolve, which predates ray tracing adoption. The card's FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 80.64 GPixel/s. These specifications translate into a PassMark G3D score of 14111, placing the GPU at the 58th percentile.

The RTX 2060's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which scores 15996 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700, both scoring 16351 (1.7% higher). The 6 GB VRAM is the standout limitation. At 3840x2160, the data shows a significant drop-off: 55.9 FPS on Low settings falls to 34.7 FPS on High, and further to 25.5 FPS on Ultra. This pattern strongly suggests that texture memory capacity and bandwidth are throttling the card's performance, as the core clock scaling alone cannot account for the steep decline.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined system ranks 1376th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the 19th percentile of all combos tested for Evolve. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier status more than the CPU's high-tier standing. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 83rd percentile CPU ranking, is a strong partner that does not hold back the GPU.

The data indicates that this combo is positioned for 1080p gaming. At that resolution, the system delivers an average of 89.2 FPS on High settings and 64.1 FPS on Ultra, which are both respectable figures. However, the rank suggests that in the broader context of all tested systems, many other combinations deliver higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's low rank highlights a classic bottleneck scenario. The GPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 2560x1440, the system manages 58.9 FPS on High and 39.7 FPS on Ultra, which are playable but not ideal for competitive play. At 4K, the system falls below 60 FPS on all settings, making it unsuitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at that resolution. This ranking effectively communicates that the combo is a competent 1080p performer but is outclassed by systems with more powerful GPUs for higher-resolution gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system performs best. The average FPS ranges from 145.9 on Low settings to 64.1 on Ultra settings. The step from Low to Medium results in a drop to 116.1 FPS, while High settings yield 89.2 FPS. This pattern shows a smooth, predictable decline as graphical demands increase. The 64.1 FPS at Ultra is above the 60 FPS threshold, making the game fully playable at the highest settings on a standard 60 Hz monitor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low settings preset still delivers a high average of 99.9 FPS, but Medium settings fall to 75.4 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 58.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings further reduce the average to 39.7 FPS, which may introduce noticeable input lag and visual stuttering in fast-paced action sequences.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become clear. Even on Low settings, the average FPS is 55.9, which is marginally below the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings drop to 40.6 FPS, High settings to 34.7 FPS, and Ultra settings to 25.5 FPS. These numbers indicate a significant performance wall, likely due to the 6 GB VRAM being exceeded at this resolution. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 30.4 FPS, which is a more dramatic drop than at lower resolutions, showing the GPU's memory bandwidth is insufficient for high-fidelity 4K textures.

The overall trend across all resolutions confirms that the RTX 2060 is the performance limiter. The CPU's strong 16-thread capability ensures that frame rates are primarily dictated by GPU workload, not processor bottlenecks. For users targeting 1080p, this combo delivers a robust experience with headroom for high refresh rates on lower settings. For 1440p, the system is adequate but requires settings compromises to maintain smoothness. For 4K, it is only suitable for less demanding titles or reduced settings, as the data shows it cannot sustain consistent 60 FPS at any preset.