Evolve

# Evolve with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a mid-range benchmark combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, posts a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 22366, placing it in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU, built on the Turing architecture with 2176 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, achieves a Passmark G3D score of 16462, placing it in the 63rd percentile. Together, this combo ranks 1206th out of 1695 tested combinations in this game, indicating a solid but not top-tier configuration. Measured frame rates show that the pairing is capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, though 4K performance requires careful tuning.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Evolve?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1206th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the benchmark database for this title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24673. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%, but leads the Intel Core i7-1360P by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D by 0.3%, and the Intel Core i5-11600 by 0.5%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774. It is 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K5200, and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla K40m.

Q: What is the best measured average FPS at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset yields the highest average FPS at 158.9, followed by Medium at 122.5, High at 99.9, and Ultra at 69.4.

Q: Is 4K gameplay viable with this combination?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches an average of 63 FPS. Medium averages 45.4, High averages 39.2, and Ultra drops to 26.3, indicating that 4K is only playable at the lowest settings.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s with memory clocks running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER plays a central role in determining Evolve's frame rates, as the game's visuals scale heavily with GPU processing power. The card operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with 2176 shading units handling pixel and vertex workloads. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the texture and geometry demands of a 2015 title, but the measured results show clear limitations at higher resolutions and presets.

At 1920x1080, the GPU's capabilities are fully utilized, delivering average FPS ranging from 69.4 on Ultra to 158.9 on Low. The Turing architecture's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, although Evolve, being a pre-DX12-era title, does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS features that these hardware units enable. The FP32 throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS is the primary driver of performance, and the data reflects a linear scaling pattern as settings are reduced. Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to strain, with average FPS dropping to 44.6 on Ultra and 67.8 on High, while Low maintains a playable 105.8.

At 3840x2160, the 8 GB memory buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become bottlenecks. The Ultra preset averages just 26.3 FPS, which is below playable thresholds, and even High only reaches 39.2. The Low preset at 4K achieves 63 FPS, indicating that the GPU's raw compute is sufficient for the resolution but only with significant graphical compromises. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 136 TMUs also contribute to these results, with a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s, which are moderate figures for a card in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1206th out of 1695 combinations places it in the 29th percentile of tested systems in Evolve, which aligns with the individual component positions: the CPU sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile. The discrepancy between CPU and GPU standings suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in this pairing, as the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's strong multi-threaded performance—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366—exceeds what the GPU can feed in this game.

Benchmark results indicate that the CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-1360P and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, have nearly identical average scores, with deltas of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively. This means the 5700X3D is not a significant differentiator in this combo's ranking. On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER is closely matched with the GTX TITAN and RTX 2070, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.5%, indicating that any of these cards would produce similar results in Evolve.

The measured FPS data further contextualizes the rank. At 1080p, the combo performs well above the 60 FPS threshold for all presets, which is a strong result for a game from 2015. At 1440p, performance remains playable on Low through High, but Ultra dips below 45 FPS. The 4K resolution results drag the overall rank down, as only the Low preset approaches 60 FPS. This pattern is typical for a GPU in the 63rd percentile, where 1080p is the sweet spot and higher resolutions require reduced settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers the best balance, averaging 99.9 FPS, which is well above the smoothness threshold while maintaining visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 69.4 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, but the 30.5 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests diminishing returns. The Medium preset at 122.5 FPS is a strong alternative for competitive play, providing a 22.6% FPS increase over High with moderate visual compromises.

At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 67.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The Medium preset at 80.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays comfortably above 60 FPS while preserving reasonable detail levels. The Low preset at 105.8 FPS is suitable for players who prioritize responsiveness, but the visual downgrade is significant. The Ultra preset at 44.6 FPS is not recommended due to frequent dips below playable thresholds.

For 3840x2160, only the Low preset is recommended, averaging 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 45.4 FPS and High at 39.2 FPS are both below the smoothness threshold, and Ultra at 26.3 FPS is unplayable. Players with 4K displays should accept the Low preset or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p viable at medium settings and 4K only as a visual showcase at the lowest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 69.4 on Ultra to 158.9 on Low, with Medium at 122.5 and High at 99.9. The incremental differences between presets are 36.4 FPS from Low to Medium, 22.6 FPS from Medium to High, and 30.5 FPS from High to Ultra. This suggests that the GPU handles 1080p with ample headroom, even at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 44.6 on Ultra, 67.8 on High, 80.9 on Medium, and 105.8 on Low. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 35.8% reduction in FPS at Ultra (from 69.4 to 44.6) and a 33.4% reduction at High (from 99.9 to 67.8). The Medium preset sees a 34.0% reduction (from 122.5 to 80.9), while Low sees a 33.4% reduction (from 158.9 to 105.8). These consistent drops indicate that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth scale predictably with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 26.3 on Ultra, 39.2 on High, 45.4 on Medium, and 63 on Low. The jump from 1440p to 4K is severe: Ultra drops by 41.5%, High by 42.2%, Medium by 43.9%, and Low by 40.5%. These reductions are larger than the 1080p-to-1440p drops, suggesting that the 8 GB memory buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K at higher settings. The Low preset at 4K, averaging 63 FPS, is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS mark, and it does so by reducing the rendering load significantly.

Comparing the best and worst measured results, the 1080p Low preset at 158.9 FPS is 6.0 times faster than the 4K Ultra preset at 26.3 FPS. This wide spread highlights the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and the importance of settings selection. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so only average performance is available for analysis, but the averages consistently reflect the expected performance hierarchy across all twelve measured configurations.