Evolve

Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER presents a clear performance hierarchy. The data indicates that this pairing is decisively GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s substantial 8-core, 16-thread configuration providing ample headroom. The measured frame rates show a predictable scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, but the magnitude of the performance drop at 4K Ultra reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions is steep and consistent. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 159 FPS, but this drops to 107.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 59.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 32% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 63% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling pattern is nearly identical at High settings, where 98.6 FPS at 1080p falls to 62.6 FPS at 1440p and 36.9 FPS at 4K.

The behavior indicates a system where the GPU’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU can keep the GPU well-fed, but the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus become strained at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 25.8 FPS is particularly telling—this is a 74% drop from the 1080p Ultra score of 67.8 FPS. Such a dramatic decline suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title, regardless of CPU capability.

The scaling between Medium and High settings is relatively modest compared to the jump to Ultra. At 1440p, Medium delivers 80.3 FPS while High delivers 62.6 FPS, a 28% difference. However, Ultra at 1440p only manages 44.2 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset’s additional demands disproportionately impact performance. This pattern confirms that the GPU is the constraining component for all resolution and quality combinations above 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER operates with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 14 Gbps effective. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU’s 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s, which explains why 4K resolutions cause such significant frame rate drops.

The GPU’s benchmark scores position it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19706, 0.3% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19623, 0.8% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19519, 1.3% lower). The RTX 2060 SUPER leads all four rivals by a small margin, but the performance deltas are minimal, suggesting that any of these cards would produce similar results in Evolve.

The GPU’s DirectX 12 benchmark score of 61 from Passmark is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 130, which could indicate that the game’s rendering path favors older API features. The GPU’s 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, but the game’s release in 2015 means these features are unlikely to be utilized. The 175 W TDP and PCIe 3.0 x16 interface are adequate for the system, but the GPU’s end-of-life production status suggests that driver optimizations for newer titles may be limited.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides a strong foundation with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is solid, while the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with multi-threaded workloads. The CPU’s benchmark results are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620 and a single-core score of 3193 indicate that the CPU is far from being a bottleneck in Evolve.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83 places it well above average, with an average benchmark score of 26214. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26196, 0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (26262, 0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT (26161, 0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272, 0.2% higher). The performance deltas among these CPUs are negligible, confirming that the Ryzen 7 5700X is competitive with modern alternatives.

The CPU’s Passmark multithread score of 26612 and Passmark physics score of 1337 indicate that it can handle the game’s physics and AI calculations without difficulty. The 65 W TDP is modest for an 8-core processor, and the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for gaming workloads. The CPU’s 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and 2-thread score of 1821 show strong scaling across core counts, which is beneficial for games that utilize multiple threads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1278 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the lower 25% of all possible configurations, which is surprising given the individual component performance. The ranking suggests that while the CPU and GPU are both capable, their combination is not optimized for this specific game’s engine requirements.

The low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU’s performance at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces only 25.8 FPS, which is below playable thresholds. Even at 1440p High, the 62.6 FPS result is only marginally above the 60 FPS target. The 1080p results are more respectable, with Low settings achieving 159 FPS and High settings achieving 98.6 FPS, but the combo’s overall average across all tested configurations is dragged down by the 4K results.

The rank of 1278 indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better performance in Evolve. This is likely because the game’s engine does not heavily utilize the CPU’s 16 threads, and the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity is insufficient for 4K textures. The data suggests that users seeking higher frame rates should prioritize a more powerful GPU over a faster CPU, as the Ryzen 7 5700X already provides sufficient computational headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across all settings. Low settings deliver 159 FPS, Medium delivers 124.8 FPS, High delivers 98.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 67.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 57% reduction, which is significant but still maintains playable frame rates at all quality levels.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce 107.6 FPS, Medium produces 80.3 FPS, High produces 62.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 44.2 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for competitive play. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level is consistent, ranging from 32% at Low to 35% at Ultra.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low settings yield 59.6 FPS, Medium yields 47.8 FPS, High yields 36.9 FPS, and Ultra yields 25.8 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K approaches playable frame rates, and even then, it barely exceeds 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 25.8 FPS is unsuitable for most users, and the 4K High result of 36.9 FPS is borderline.

FAQ

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

A: The 1920x1080 resolution is the sweet spot, with all settings from Low to Ultra delivering at least 67.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings exceed 60 FPS, while 4K resolutions generally fall below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% higher than the GeForce GTX TITAN, 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070, 0.8% higher than the Quadro K5200, and 1.3% higher than the Tesla K40m. The performance differences are minimal.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: No. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22620, indicate that it is not the limiting factor. The GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K.

Q: What settings should be used for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 80.3 FPS, while High delivers 62.6 FPS. Both exceed 60 FPS, but Medium provides a larger margin for frame rate fluctuations.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 59.6. Medium settings drop to 47.8 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 25.8 FPS, making 4K gaming viable only with significant graphical compromises.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1278 out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the lower 25% of all configurations tested.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is recommended. It delivers 124.8 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining decent visual fidelity. Users with 1440p monitors should select the Medium preset, which achieves 80.3 FPS, or the High preset at 62.6 FPS if they prioritize visual quality and can tolerate occasional drops below 60 FPS.

The High preset at 1080p is also a strong choice, delivering 98.6 FPS and providing a more immersive visual experience than Medium. The Ultra preset at 1080p is playable at 67.8 FPS, but the visual improvements over High are marginal relative to the 31% performance cost. At 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, producing 59.6 FPS, but users should expect reduced graphical quality. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions above 1080p, as the frame rates fall below acceptable levels for smooth gameplay.