Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, with 4K reserved for lower settings. The data shows a clear progression where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s 3D V-Cache provides ample headroom for high frame rates at lower resolutions.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, operating on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The processor is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC, featuring 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The defining characteristic of this chip is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial and often beneficial in gaming workloads that rely on data locality.

In Evolve, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p, where frame rates reach their highest. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 191.9 FPS. This high figure suggests that the CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not a bottleneck at this resolution and settings level. The 3Dmark benchmarks support this, showing a max-thread score of 6755 and an 8-thread score of 5357. The single-thread score of 804 is also relevant, as many game engines still rely on single-core performance for main game logic. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is positioned well above average for general processing tasks.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D shows a narrow performance band. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D in average benchmark scores. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%. This tight grouping suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the performance differences are minimal, and the 5700X3D’s advantage lies more in its consistent multi-threaded output, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366.

The CPU’s memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This is a mature platform, and while not the fastest available, it is sufficient to feed the CPU’s cache hierarchy. The combination of a high L3 cache and decent memory bandwidth helps maintain high minimum frame rates, though the measured data only provides average FPS. The processor’s TDP is 105 W, but this is a power envelope figure, not a performance metric. The CPU’s benchmark results, such as the Passmark multithread score of 26318, reinforce its capability to handle the game’s background tasks alongside the main rendering thread.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD107 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Memory runs at 2125 MHz, with 17 Gbps effective speed. The card is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 30.5, indicating the GPU is heavily strained. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, which is from 2015 and not particularly demanding on memory capacity. The GPU’s compute capabilities are reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 19545, and its 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs shows it is a mid-range performer.

The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals show a mixed picture. It is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti in average scores. It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Arc B580 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M. These deltas are small, meaning that in this game, the RTX 4060’s performance is closely matched with those alternatives. The GPU’s shading units (3072) and texture units (96) are directly relevant to pixel and texel throughput, with a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s.

The FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is a measure of raw shader compute. For Evolve, a fast-paced FPS, the GPU needs to handle dynamic lighting and effects. The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves 76.7 FPS, which is a playable level. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K, as the FPS scales down significantly from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU’s performance headroom remains.

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

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a distinct pattern. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 191.9. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the FPS drops to 130.1, a reduction of 61.8 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the FPS further drops to 74.3. This scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a 61% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but expected as pixel count quadruples.

The pattern is similar across other settings. At High settings, the FPS goes from 114.6 at 1080p, to 76.7 at 1440p, and finally to 43.6 at 4K. This is a 62% drop from 1080p to 4K. The consistent drop of roughly 60% across different settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component when resolution increases. The CPU’s performance, which is relatively constant, does not scale with resolution.

Looking at the Ultra settings, the FPS is 79.8 at 1080p, 52.6 at 1440p, and 30.5 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 62%, similar to other settings. This confirms that the RTX 4060’s rendering throughput is the bottleneck. The GPU’s 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth might contribute to this, as higher resolutions require more memory bandwidth to feed the framebuffer.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the combo is likely CPU-bound at lower settings, but as settings increase, the load shifts to the GPU. At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor, as evidenced by the frame rates dropping below 60 FPS even at Medium settings (58.4 FPS). The scaling suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, users would need to stick to Low settings, where 74.3 FPS is achievable.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 963rd out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve. This places it in the lower-middle portion of all tested combos, specifically in the 56.8th percentile (calculated as 963/1695). This ranking suggests that while this combo is capable, many other CPU/GPU pairs outperform it in this specific game.

The ranking is influenced by the fact that Evolve is a 2015 title, and the RTX 4060, while modern, is a mid-range card. The CPU is strong, but the GPU holds the combo back in more demanding scenarios. The data shows that the combo performs best at 1080p, where it can exceed 190 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the combo’s performance is less competitive, with only 30.5 FPS at Ultra settings.

Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 4060 is closely matched, but the combo’s overall rank suggests that other configurations with more powerful GPUs or different CPUs achieve higher frame rates. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking and 66th percentile GPU ranking do not translate into a top-tier combo ranking, indicating that the pairing is balanced but not exceptional for this game. The data implies that the RTX 4060 is the primary constraint in achieving higher average FPS, especially at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 191.9, achieved with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 30.5, which is below the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p (e.g., from 114.6 to 76.7 at High settings), indicating the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution increases.

Q: What are the CPU’s closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-1360P is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is 0.3% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% ahead of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

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

A: The combo ranks 963rd out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 191.9. Medium settings yield 149.4 FPS. High settings produce 114.6 FPS. Ultra settings result in 79.8 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the combo is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at all settings, with Low and Medium settings providing very high refresh rate performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low settings average 130.1 FPS, Medium settings average 100.5 FPS, High settings average 76.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 52.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, but the combo remains playable at Low through High settings, with Ultra dipping below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more constrained. Low settings average 74.3 FPS, Medium settings average 58.4 FPS, High settings average 43.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 30.5 FPS. Only Low settings maintain a frame rate above 60 FPS. Medium settings are close to the 60 FPS threshold, but High and Ultra settings are not smooth for a fast-paced FPS.

This breakdown shows a consistent hierarchy: higher resolutions and settings reduce average FPS. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower graphical presets. The scaling is steep, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the determining factors in Evolve’s performance.