Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a mid-range experience in Evolve, placing the combo at rank 1411 out of 1695 tested combinations. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the processor provides ample headroom for lower-resolution, high-refresh-rate play.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor built on the 7 nm process with the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer). It uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a maximum boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This is a high-thread-count part for its generation, and its benchmark results reflect strong multi-threaded performance. For example, it scores 7,586 in the 3DMark 16-thread test and 9,899 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,327.

In the context of Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, the 5800X’s capability far exceeds what the game likely requires. The game’s release date and genre suggest it is not a heavily threaded application, meaning the 8-core/16-thread configuration is more than sufficient. The processor’s performance percentile is 84, indicating it outperforms most CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, which has an average score of 27,535 and a delta of 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27,708 with a delta of -0.4%. These rivals are within a fraction of a percent, confirming the 5800X’s position is firmly in the upper-mid range of desktop processors.

The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 148.7 FPS. This high frame rate is likely due to the CPU’s ability to quickly feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The 5800X’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz and its 32 MB of L3 cache help minimize latency in such scenarios. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU becomes more stressed, the CPU still manages to provide enough throughput to reach 64.2 FPS. The processor’s average benchmark score of 27,606 places it well ahead of the GPU in terms of relative capability, meaning the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most configurations tested.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU (chip TU106) built on the 12 nm process. It comes with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. It includes 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The RTX 2060 also features 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, though these are not likely to be heavily utilized in a title like Evolve. The GPU’s TDP is 160 W, and it requires a single 8-pin power connector.

The RTX 2060’s performance percentile is 58, meaning it sits just above the median for all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 16,074, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (score 15,996, delta 0.5%) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (score 16,351, delta -1.7%). This places the 2060 in a competitive but not dominant position. In Evolve, the GPU’s 6 GB VRAM is a critical factor. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 20.6, which is likely due to both the resolution’s pixel count and the potential strain on the 6 GB frame buffer.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results indicate a clear limitation. At 4K High, the system manages 33.8 FPS, while at 4K Low it reaches 55 FPS. This suggests that while the GPU can handle lower settings at 4K, it struggles with higher detail levels. The RTX 2060’s boost clock of 1680 MHz is moderate, and its FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS is sufficient for the game’s age but not for pushing extreme frame rates at higher resolutions. The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for most resolutions above 1080p.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 148.7 FPS, which is a high refresh rate capable of maxing out most 144 Hz monitors. Moving to 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 95.3, a reduction of approximately 36%. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 55, which is a further 42% drop from 1440p. This pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases exponentially with pixel count.

The scaling from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution further highlights the GPU’s role. At 1080p, the difference between Low (148.7 FPS) and Ultra (64.2 FPS) is significant, showing that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU is heavily taxed by higher detail levels. At 1440p, the spread is from 95.3 FPS (Low) down to 43.8 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the Ultra setting yields only 20.6 FPS, which is unplayable for most users. This indicates that the RTX 2060’s 6 GB of VRAM and its compute resources are insufficient for 4K Ultra in Evolve.

The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the FPS scales inverse to resolution, confirming the GPU is the primary constraint. For example, the jump from 1080p High (86.7 FPS) to 1440p High (58.1 FPS) is a 33% drop, which aligns with the increase in pixel count (from 2.07 million to 3.69 million). The 4K High result of 33.8 FPS is a 42% drop from 1440p High, again consistent with GPU-bound behavior. The processor’s high single-thread score (3,327 in Cinebench R23) and multi-core capabilities are not being fully utilized, as the game’s frame rate is capped by the GPU’s rendering throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 86.7. This is a playable frame rate for most monitors, though not sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27,606, while the Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535. This represents a delta of 0.3%, meaning the 5800X is marginally ahead, but the difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 20.6, while at 4K Low it is 55. The large drop from Low to Ultra at the same resolution indicates the RTX 2060’s compute and memory resources are saturated, while the CPU has headroom.

Q: What is the best settings combination for a smooth 60 FPS experience?

A: To achieve over 60 FPS, the user must play at 1080p Medium (110.4 FPS) or 1440p Low (95.3 FPS). At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 76, which is also above 60. Higher settings at 1440p or any settings at 4K will result in frame rates below 60.

Q: How does the GPU’s VRAM capacity affect performance?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The 4K Ultra result of 20.6 FPS suggests that the game’s texture and geometry requirements at that setting may exceed the available VRAM, causing performance degradation. Lowering settings reduces the memory footprint and improves FPS.

Q: What percentile does the CPU rank in compared to all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This places it in the top 16% of processors, confirming its high-end status relative to the GPU’s mid-range position.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1411 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the lower 17% of all pairings, which is a poor result given the individual components’ standings. The CPU alone ranks in the 84th percentile, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile. The low combo rank is driven entirely by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system can reach 148.7 FPS, which is a strong result, but this is not enough to boost the overall rank.

The combination’s rank suggests that in Evolve, the RTX 2060 is the weak link. The CPU’s performance is more than adequate, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores and favorable comparison to rivals. The GPU’s average score of 16,074 is competitive with its nearest rivals, but it lacks the raw power to push high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. For example, the difference between 1080p High (86.7 FPS) and 4K High (33.8 FPS) is a 61% reduction, which is a significant penalty. This indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can provide a high-refresh-rate experience, but it falls short at higher resolutions.

The combo rank of 1411 out of 1695 is a clear indicator that this pairing is not optimized for Evolve’s heavier settings. The processor has the headroom to support a more powerful GPU, and the bottleneck is evident in the resolution scaling data. Users seeking higher frame rates at 1440p or 4K would need to reduce settings to Low or Medium, as the system cannot sustain Ultra settings at those resolutions. The data confirms that the RTX 2060 is the primary limitation, and the combo’s overall rank reflects this imbalance.