Evolve

Evolve pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, a combination that yields playable results only at the lowest settings and resolution. The data shows a system severely constrained by the graphics card, where even a highly capable CPU cannot overcome the GPU's limitations. This analysis covers how the combo scales across resolutions, its standing among tested combinations, the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU, and which settings provide the most practical experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance decline as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of GPU-bound behavior. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 62 FPS, which is the highest average recorded across all configurations. When moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low settings, the average drops to 42 FPS, a substantial 32% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 24 FPS, which is a further 43% drop from the 1440p result. This pattern demonstrates that the GTX 1050 Ti cannot sustain frame rates at higher resolutions, even when the graphical load is minimized.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings follows a similar trajectory. At 1080p Medium, the average is 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls further to 18 FPS, with a minimum of 16 FPS and a maximum of 21 FPS. The consistent decline across all settings indicates that the limiting component is the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU's ability to feed it data.

At High settings, the combo produces 38 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 14 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at High settings is a 63% reduction. This is a larger relative drop than the Low settings reduction of 61%, suggesting that the higher graphical load amplifies the GPU's weakness. The Ultra settings are the most punishing, with 26 FPS at 1080p, 17 FPS at 1440p, and 10 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is effectively unplayable, and even the 1080p Ultra average is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The data clearly shows that resolution scaling is the primary factor determining playability. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck here; it has ample headroom to process game logic at all resolutions. Instead, the GTX 1050 Ti's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 112.1 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors as pixel count increases. The 128-bit memory bus and 2.138 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply insufficient for 4K rendering, as evidenced by the sub-25 FPS averages at every 4K setting. For practical gaming, this combo should be used at 1080p, where it can achieve acceptable frame rates at Low and Medium settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In Evolve, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ranks 3644 out of 3700 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 1.5% of all configurations, which is a poor standing for any gaming purpose. The rank reflects the extreme imbalance between the CPU and GPU, where the high-performance processor is paired with a low-end graphics card that holds back the entire system.

The combo's percentile ranking for the GPU is 25, meaning it performs better than only a quarter of all GPUs tested. The CPU, by contrast, has a percentile of 81, placing it in the top fifth of all CPUs. This disparity is the root cause of the low combo rank. The GTX 1050 Ti's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R5 M330 with an average score of 4170, the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M with 4151, and the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M with 4241. The GTX 1050 Ti's average benchmark score is 4193, which is 0.6% higher than the R5 M330, 1% higher than the K2100M, and 1.1% lower than the K3000M. These are all low-end or mobile-oriented GPUs, confirming that the 1050 Ti is at the bottom of the desktop graphics hierarchy.

The CPU's nearest rivals, on the other hand, are far more powerful. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average score of 29093, which is 0.1% lower than the 5800X's 29123. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.6% lower. These are all modern, capable processors, and the 5800X holds its own against them. This contrast underscores the fact that the combo's poor rank is entirely due to the GPU's limitations, not the CPU's performance.

For Evolve specifically, the combo rank of 3644 out of 3700 indicates that this pairing is among the worst possible for this game. The measured FPS data supports this, as even at the lowest settings and resolution, the average frame rate is only 62 FPS. This is a marginal result for a competitive FPS, and it degrades rapidly with any increase in graphical fidelity. The data suggests that this combo is unsuitable for Evolve at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p, only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a high-end desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. This configuration provides substantial processing power for gaming, as evidenced by its benchmark scores.

In synthetic tests, the 5800X achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15476 and a single-core score of 1574.5. Its Geekbench multicore score is 11036, with a single-core score of 2032. The Passmark multithread score is 27732, and the single-thread score is 3445. These results place the CPU in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors on the market. The 3DMark scores further illustrate its capabilities, with 7586 for 16 threads, 7578 for max threads, and 6035 for 8 threads.

For Evolve, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI calculations. The data shows that the 5800X is more than capable of this task, as the frame rates are consistently limited by the GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 62 FPS, which is a reasonable result for a CPU-heavy game. The fact that increasing resolution from 1080p to 4K at Low settings drops the average from 62 FPS to 24 FPS, a 61% reduction, indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would remain relatively constant across resolutions.

The CPU's high single-thread performance, as shown by its 3DMark single-thread score of 943, is particularly important for Evolve, which is an FPS title that relies on strong single-core performance for frame pacing. The 5800X's boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures that it can deliver the necessary responsiveness. The 32 MB of L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game data access. However, these advantages are moot when paired with the GTX 1050 Ti, as the GPU cannot translate the CPU's capabilities into higher frame rates beyond a certain point.

The CPU's TDP of 105 W and support for DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for this pairing. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU, though the GTX 1050 Ti uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is backward compatible. Overall, the CPU is not a limiting factor in this combo; it provides more than enough performance for Evolve, and its role is to ensure that the GPU is fed with data as efficiently as possible.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo can achieve playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average is 62 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it is 48 FPS. At 1440p and 4K, all settings yield averages below 42 FPS, which is marginal for an FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo produces an average of 10 FPS. This is unplayable, as it falls far below any acceptable threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the average is only 24 FPS, which is still not suitable for competitive play.

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

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU has an 81st percentile ranking, while the GPU is in the 25th percentile. The FPS data confirms this, as frame rates drop significantly with resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the GTX 1050 Ti in terms of performance?

A: The GTX 1050 Ti has an average benchmark score of 4193. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R5 M330 with a score of 4170 (0.6% lower), the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M with 4151 (1% lower), and the NVIDIA Quadro K3000M with 4241 (1.1% higher). These are all low-end GPUs.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 3644 out of 3700 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 1.5% of all configurations, indicating that it is one of the worst performers for this game.

Q: What are the CPU's key specifications?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has 32 MB of L3 cache and a TDP of 105 W. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 15476, and its single-core score is 1574.5.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a low-end graphics card based on the Pascal architecture, with a 14 nm process node. It has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 112.1 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1291 MHz, with a boost clock of 1392 MHz, and its memory clock is 1752 MHz (7 Gbps effective). The card has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, which are modest numbers for modern gaming.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its low-end positioning. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 10001, and an OpenCL score of 18129. The Passmark G3D score is 6340, with a G2D score of 651. Its compute performance is limited, as shown by the Passmark GPU compute score of 2652. The GPU's percentile ranking is 25, meaning it performs worse than 75% of all GPUs tested.

For Evolve, the GPU's role is to render the game's graphics, including textures, lighting, and effects. The 4 GB of VRAM is a significant limitation, as modern games often require more memory at higher resolutions. The 112.1 GB/s bandwidth is also restrictive, particularly at 4K where data transfer demands are high. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU cannot handle the workload effectively, with the highest average being 62 FPS at 1080p Low.

The GPU's low FP32 performance of 2.138 TFLOPS is a major constraint. At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 48 FPS, but this drops to 32 FPS at 1440p and 18 FPS at 4K. The pixel rate of 44.54 GPixel/s and texture rate of 66.82 GTexel/s are insufficient for higher resolutions. The 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors indicate that this is a power-efficient but low-performance card, designed for entry-level systems.

The comparison with rivals shows that the GTX 1050 Ti is on par with mobile or older workstation GPUs. Its average score of 4193 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon R5 M330 (4170) and the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M (4151), and slightly lower than the Quadro K3000M (4241). This confirms that the GPU is not suitable for demanding games like Evolve at higher settings. The data suggests that for any reasonable gaming experience, the settings must be set to Low or Medium at 1080p, and even then, the frame rates are only adequate.

The GPU's DirectX 12 support (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 are modern, but they cannot compensate for the hardware limitations. The 4 GB VRAM is particularly problematic, as even at 1080p High, the combo only achieves 38 FPS, indicating that the GPU is struggling with texture memory and shading complexity. At Ultra settings, the performance drops to 26 FPS at 1080p, which is below playable thresholds. The GPU is the definitive bottleneck, and no CPU upgrade can fix this.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo in Evolve are 1920x1080 with Low settings. This configuration produces an average of 62 FPS, which is the only setting and resolution combination that provides a consistently smooth experience for an FPS game. The Low preset at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it balances playability with acceptable visual quality.

If the user prefers Medium settings, the 1080p Medium preset yields an average of 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. This is still playable, though the lower minimum frame rate may cause occasional stutters in intense scenes. The 1080p High preset drops to 38 FPS, which is marginal for an FPS, and the 1080p Ultra preset falls to 26 FPS, which is not recommended.

At 1440p, the best result is 42 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The 1440p Medium preset averages 32 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are 25 FPS and 17 FPS respectively. These are all too low for competitive play, and the data shows that 1440p is not a viable resolution for this combo in Evolve.

At 4K, all settings are unplayable, with the highest average being 24 FPS at Low. The 4K Medium preset averages 18 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. These results confirm that the GTX 1050 Ti cannot handle 4K rendering in this game, regardless of settings.

For the best experience, the data suggests using the 1080p Low preset. This provides the highest frame rate and ensures that the CPU's capabilities are utilized to their fullest, even though the GPU is the limiting factor. If visual quality is a priority, the 1080p Medium preset is a viable alternative, but users should be prepared for frame rate dips to 41 FPS. The 1080p High and Ultra presets are not recommended, as they offer diminishing returns in visual quality while significantly reducing performance. For users with a 1440p or 4K monitor, the data indicates that this combo is not suitable for Evolve, and they should consider lowering the resolution to 1080p or upgrading the GPU.