Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER presents a compelling study in bottleneck dynamics within the 2015 FPS, Evolve. The dataset reveals a configuration where the GPU’s capabilities are the primary arbiter of performance, while the CPU’s substantial thread count and cache provide a stable foundation. This analysis examines the measured frames per second across resolutions and settings to understand the practical limits of this pairing.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data shows a steep performance gradient as resolution increases, a classic indicator of GPU-bound rendering. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 122.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 85.5 FPS, a reduction of 30.3%. At 4K, the same Low preset yields only 47.4 FPS, which is 61.4% lower than the 1080p result. This pattern is consistent across all presets, with the High preset falling from 76.2 FPS at 1080p to 52 FPS at 1440p and finally to 28.8 FPS at 4K.

The scale of these losses points directly at the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER as the limiting factor. The pixel throughput required at 3840x2160 is roughly four times that of 1920x1080, and the GPU’s 48 ROPs and 336.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain frame rates above 30 FPS on High settings. The 5700X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the constraint here; the CPU’s workload remains relatively constant across resolutions, and the FPS decline is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering workload. The data implies that even a modestly stronger GPU would unlock significantly higher frame rates at 1440p and 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The GTX 1660 SUPER’s specifications directly explain the FPS ceilings observed. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, paired with a 192-bit bus, delivers 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for Evolve at lower settings, but the Ultra preset at 4K, which likely increases texture detail and draw distances, pushes the card to its limit, resulting in 21.1 FPS. The card’s boost clock of 1785 MHz and 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark scores reflect this: the GPU’s average benchmark score is 14286, and its PassMark G3D score is 12699, placing it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs.

The data indicates that the GPU’s performance ceiling is hit hardest at 4K. The delta between Low (47.4 FPS) and Ultra (21.1 FPS) at 4K is a massive 55.5% drop, showing that the card’s compute units and memory system are overwhelmed by the combined load of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity. Conversely, at 1080p, the card is more comfortable, with the Ultra preset still yielding 49.4 FPS, suggesting that the 6 GB VRAM is not a hard limit at that resolution, but the shader and texture processing power is the deciding factor.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS rows suggest a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and smoothness. For a consistent 60 FPS experience, the Medium preset is the highest playable option at 1080p, delivering 96.6 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 66.4 FPS, which is also above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the High preset at 1440p drops to 52 FPS, indicating that Medium is the optimal balance for that resolution.

The data suggests avoiding the Ultra preset entirely, as it only manages 49.4 FPS at 1080p and falls below 35 FPS at 1440p. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for playable frame rates, yielding 47.4 FPS, though this is still below the 60 FPS target. The recommendation based on the measured rows is to use Medium settings for 1080p and 1440p to maintain a fluid experience, while 4K should be reserved for Low settings if visual clarity is prioritized over frame rate. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 20.4 FPS (from 96.6 to 76.2), which is a significant penalty for marginal visual gains.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1483rd out of 1695 total combos. This places it in the lower 12.5% of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is capable of running the game, it is far from a high-performance setup. The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s age and class, as the CPU is a modern, high-end part.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24673 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1360P (deltaPct 0.2) and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (deltaPct 0.3). This shows the 5700X3D is a top-tier processor. In contrast, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 14286 places it in the 55th percentile, with its nearest rivals being the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (deltaPct -0.2) and Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (deltaPct -0.2). This stark contrast in percentile rankings confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, dragging the combo’s overall rank down despite the CPU’s strength. The data implies that swapping in a more powerful GPU would dramatically improve the combo’s standing in this game.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s contribution to Evolve is to provide a robust, stable frame delivery platform. With 8 cores and 16 threads, and a base clock of 3.00 GHz that boosts to 4.10 GHz, the CPU has ample compute power to feed the GTX 1660 SUPER. Its large 96 MB of L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data access patterns for game logic and physics.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s multithreaded strength: its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 22366, and its PassMark multithread score is 26318. However, the game’s performance is not limited by the CPU, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar FPS across resolutions at the same settings. Instead, we see the FPS drop significantly with higher resolutions, which is a classic GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s single-thread performance, with a PassMark single-thread score of 2970 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 804, is more than adequate for Evolve's engine, which is optimized for the era of its release. The CPU is effectively a non-issue, providing a high ceiling that the GPU cannot reach.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 122.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this combination playable at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings, which produces an average of 47.4 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K yield 28.8 FPS and 21.1 FPS, respectively, which are not considered smooth.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is in the 55th percentile of all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 14286.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, which is a typical sign of GPU-bound performance, while the CPU has a high benchmark score (82nd percentile) and sufficient headroom.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 66.4 FPS, while the High preset averages 52 FPS, a difference of 14.4 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for this hardware combination in Evolve.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ----------: |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 21.1 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 28.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 38.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 47.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 34.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 52 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 66.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 85.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 49.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 76.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 96.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 122.7 |

The progression across presets at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: Low is fastest, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the slowest. The most significant performance cliff appears between Low and Medium at 1440p, where the FPS drops from 85.5 to 66.4, a 22.3% decrease. The data across all rows confirms that the GTX 1660 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rate, with the CPU’s role being to ensure consistent performance without introducing stutters or frame-time spikes.