Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Evolve presents a fascinating study in balance, where the 1440p High preset emerges as the sweet spot, and the performance curve reveals a system that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical fidelity. The data indicates a configuration capable of smooth play at mainstream resolutions, though the demanding Ultra preset exposes the GPU's limits at higher pixel counts.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 96.8 at 1080p to 64.7 at 1440p, a reduction of roughly one-third. Pushing further to 4K, the average falls to 35.9, representing a significant 63% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline strongly suggests that at 4K, the system is becoming heavily constrained by the graphics processor, as the pixel throughput demand outstrips what the RTX 2060 SUPER can deliver.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced at the Ultra preset. Starting at 67.7 FPS in 1080p, it drops to 44.1 at 1440p and plummets to just 24.9 at 4K. This 4K Ultra result is particularly telling; it falls below the threshold for a consistently playable experience, indicating that the combination of the highest settings and 4K resolution places an insurmountable load on the GPU. In contrast, the Low preset shows remarkable resilience, with 160.3 FPS at 1080p, 109.8 at 1440p, and still a respectable 63.1 at 4K. The relatively smaller performance hit at higher resolutions on Low settings implies that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU frames quickly, and the bottleneck shifts almost entirely to the graphics card's fill rate and shading power as resolution climbs.

The data implies that the limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the GPU. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus, is being saturated by the demands of 4K rendering, especially when texture detail and post-processing effects are increased. The CPU, a Zen 3 architecture part with 8 cores and 16 threads, appears to have ample headroom, as evidenced by the strong performance at 1080p where CPU load is typically higher relative to GPU load. The progression from 160.3 FPS on Low to 67.7 FPS on Ultra at 1080p is a 58% performance loss, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's workload increasing with more complex shaders and geometry.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance is achieved at 1440p with the High preset, yielding an average of 64.7 FPS. This configuration provides a fluid experience that is well-suited for a fast-paced FPS, while still delivering significantly better visuals than the Medium preset, which runs at 84.7 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p is substantial, from 109.8 to 84.7 FPS, a 23% reduction, but the visual uplift in texture clarity and shadow detail is typically worth this cost. However, the leap from Medium to High at 1440p is more modest in FPS cost (from 84.7 to 64.7), but the incremental visual improvements may be less noticeable in the heat of gameplay.

For players with a 1080p display, the High preset at 96.8 FPS is an excellent choice, providing a high-refresh-rate experience without sacrificing much in the way of graphical fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1080p produces 67.7 FPS, which is still playable, but the performance cost of 30% compared to High is steep for what often amounts to subtle increases in ambient occlusion and shadow quality. At 4K, the data suggests that even the Medium preset (44.4 FPS) is a compromise, and the High preset at 35.9 FPS is borderline. For a consistently smooth experience at 4K, the Low preset at 63.1 FPS is the only viable option, but it sacrifices the game's visual atmosphere. The best experience per the data is therefore the 1440p High configuration, as it is the highest quality setting that still maintains an average FPS above the 60 FPS standard.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with the High preset?

A: The measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination at 1920x1080 on High settings is 96.8.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops to 24.9, which is below the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay in an FPS title.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant jump from an average of 109.8 FPS on Low to 84.7 FPS on Medium at 2560x1440, a difference of 25.1 FPS in favor of Low settings.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Low compare to 1080p High?

A: The 4K Low preset achieves an average of 63.1 FPS, while the 1080p High preset achieves 96.8 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, requiring a major reduction in settings to maintain a similar frame rate to a higher preset at a lower resolution.

Q: Is there a large FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p at the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the average FPS falls from 67.7 at 1920x1080 to 44.1 at 2560x1440 on Ultra settings. This is a substantial 35% decrease in performance when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination provides the highest measured FPS?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 160.3, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a complete matrix of average FPS across three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the performance envelope ranges from 160.3 FPS on Low to 67.7 FPS on Ultra. The Medium and High presets occupy the middle ground, with scores of 126.8 and 96.8 FPS, respectively. This shows a clear hierarchy where each step up in settings costs a meaningful amount of performance, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium (33.5 FPS) and then again between High and Ultra (29.1 FPS).

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, but the absolute numbers are lower. The Low preset achieves 109.8 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium follows at 84.7 FPS, and High at 64.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the most demanding of this group, with an average of just 44.1 FPS, which would be noticeable in fast-paced action. The progression from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 60% performance penalty for the highest visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly overburdened by the higher presets. The Low preset manages a playable 63.1 FPS, but Medium drops to 44.4, High to 35.9, and Ultra to a very demanding 24.9 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at the lowest settings, and that the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and memory bandwidth become a limiting factor. The 4K Ultra score is a stark outlier, demonstrating the exponential cost of rendering at this resolution with maximum detail.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of the performance differences seen across the resolution and settings matrix. Its benchmark percentile of 63 places it in the mid-to-upper range of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals, including the GeForce GTX TITAN and the RTX 2070, are extremely close in average score, with delta percentages of 0.3 and 0.5 respectively. This suggests the 2060 SUPER is a solid performer for its class, but it is not a high-end part. The Evolve results reflect this, as the GPU struggles with the most demanding configurations.

The card's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This is a critical specification for high-resolution gaming, as texture data and frame buffers grow exponentially with pixel count. The steep drop in FPS from 1440p to 4K, particularly at the High and Ultra presets, points to the memory subsystem and the GPU's compute units being saturated. The boost clock of 1650 MHz and the 2176 shading units are responsible for the raw computational throughput, and the data shows they are insufficient for 4K Ultra, where the average FPS falls to 24.9. The 175 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class of card, and its performance in this game aligns with its position just above the RTX 2070 in benchmark scores.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a robust foundation for gaming. Its benchmark percentile of 83 against all CPUs is strong, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, is nearly identical in average score, with a delta of only -0.3%. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios. The processor's high boost clock of 4.60 GHz and Zen 3 architecture are well-suited for the single-threaded performance that many games still rely on, while its 16 threads ensure it can handle background tasks and newer, more multi-threaded game engines.

The Evolve data supports this assessment. The fact that the system can achieve 160.3 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with more than enough frames. Even at 1080p Ultra, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the 67.7 FPS result is more likely due to the GPU's workload. A less powerful CPU would likely show a smaller difference between the 1080p Low and 4K Low results, as it would be the bottleneck. Here, the 4K Low result of 63.1 FPS is still significantly lower than the 1080p Low result, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's robust 3DMark multi-threaded scores, such as 6629 in the 16-thread test, further indicate it has ample processing headroom for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of Evolve, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 1208 out of 1695 tested combos. This places it in the lower third of all system configurations for this title. Given the GPU's mid-range benchmark percentile of 63 and the CPU's higher percentile of 83, this ranking is somewhat lower than expected. It suggests that Evolve may be particularly demanding on the GPU, or that the game's engine favors configurations with more powerful graphics cards over those with superior CPUs.

The data shows that while the CPU is a strong performer, the 2060 SUPER's capabilities are the limiting factor in this pairing. The combo's rank of 1208 indicates that a significant number of other tested systems, likely those with higher-tier GPUs, achieve better performance in this specific game. This is despite the CPU being able to outpace its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores. The implication is that for Evolve, upgrading the GPU would yield a more significant improvement in this combo's rank than upgrading the CPU. The system is well-balanced for many games, but in this title, the GPU is the clear weak point, preventing the combo from achieving a higher standing among the 1695 configurations tested.