Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination places at rank 971 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, positioning it just slightly below the middle of the database's tested hardware pool. This mid-pack standing reflects a pairing where the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor provides solid foundational performance, but the GPU's placement in the 66th percentile of all GPUs anchors the combo's overall capability. The data shows a system that is competent for the game's demands, yet the rank suggests that many other combinations deliver higher average performance in this specific title, making it a middle-tier option rather than a top performer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 971 out of 1695 places it in the 57th percentile of tested combinations, meaning roughly 43% of tested systems perform worse in Evolve. This is a notable divergence from the CPU's standalone standing, as the Ryzen 7 5800X sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27606. The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the combo's mid-tier rank highlights that Evolve's performance is heavily influenced by graphical processing rather than raw CPU throughput.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how tightly clustered the 5800X is with its competition. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, a mere 0.3% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H both score marginally higher at 27708 and 27716 respectively, each 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core i5-12600KF leads this small group at 27827, an 0.8% advantage. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming terms, confirming that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's mid-pack placement.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's percentile of 66 places it comfortably above average, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23321 (0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti at 23338 (0.7% higher), the Intel Arc B580 at 23021 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon 760M at 22999 (0.8% lower). This tight clustering around the 23,000 benchmark score indicates that the RTX 4060 sits in a competitive performance band, yet the combo's rank suggests that other pairings with similar or slightly better GPUs achieve better results in Evolve.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for Evolve, a title from 2015 that predates the GPU by eight years. The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 1830 MHz and a boost of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with the 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs, drive the measured frame rates across all tested scenarios.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process with 18,900 million transistors, provides modern feature support including DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. While Evolve launched before many of these features were standard, the GPU's raw compute power — 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 and a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s — ensures it handles the game's rendering workloads without bottlenecking the CPU. The texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s further supports smooth texture streaming in gameplay scenarios.

The 115 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are noteworthy. The x8 bus width, while sufficient for this GPU's bandwidth requirements, does mean the card relies on its 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth rather than system bus throughput. In Evolve, where the game's engine was designed for hardware from the mid-2010s, the RTX 4060's modern architecture provides substantial headroom, as evidenced by the measured FPS scaling across settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 189.6 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 80.8 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures fall to 129.4 FPS on Low and 55.3 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the performance drops further to 72.6 FPS on Low and 28.6 FPS on Ultra. This scaling indicates that the RTX 4060's rendering pipeline becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom throughout.

The percentage drops between 1080p and 4K are substantial. On Low settings, the FPS falls from 189.6 to 72.6, a reduction of approximately 62%. On Ultra settings, the drop from 80.8 to 28.6 represents a 65% decrease. These consistent reductions across settings confirm that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are unlikely to be the bottleneck given the game's age and the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 943, cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3327).

At 1080p, the data suggests a more balanced workload. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 108.8 FPS (from 189.6 to 80.8), whereas at 4K this difference narrows to 44.0 FPS (from 72.6 to 28.6). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is increasingly saturated, while at 1080p there is more room for the CPU to feed frames, though the GPU still determines the ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce 189.6 FPS, Medium delivers 149.9 FPS, High achieves 114.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 80.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system can comfortably drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, with even Ultra settings exceeding 80 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 57% performance reduction as graphical fidelity increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the measured FPS drops to 129.4 on Low, 99.7 on Medium, 77.4 on High, and 55.3 on Ultra. This represents a 31% performance drop from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings, and a 32% drop on Ultra settings. The 1440p results remain playable across all settings, with Ultra still exceeding 55 FPS, suggesting that users can prioritize visual quality at this resolution without severe performance penalties.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings yield 72.6 FPS, Medium drops to 56.4 FPS, High falls to 44.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28.6 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors, as the game's texture and shader demands at this resolution exceed what the GPU can efficiently process. The 44.7 FPS on High settings is borderline playable, but Ultra at 28.6 FPS falls below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay.

The pattern across resolutions reveals that the combo's best use case is 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 1080p, all settings exceed 80 FPS, while at 1440p, only Ultra falls below 60 FPS. The 4K performance, while technically playable on Low and Medium settings, does not provide the headroom expected from a modern GPU pairing.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 971 out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the GPU's 66th percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

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

A: The measured FPS data indicates that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all settings exceeding 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, performance remains strong with Ultra settings at 55.3 FPS, but 3840x2160 sees Ultra drop to 28.6 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181. Its closest competitors include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23321 (0.6% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti at 23338 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Arc B580 at 23021 (0.7% lower). These differences are minimal in practical terms.

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

A: The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a 62% drop on Low settings and a 65% drop on Ultra settings. This consistent reduction across settings indicates the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 943) is sufficient for this game.

Q: What FPS can users expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo delivers 77.4 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for most display setups, falling between the 99.7 FPS on Medium and 55.3 FPS on Ultra at the same resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's ranking compare to its closest competitors?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, with rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27535 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27708 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 27827 (0.8% higher). These deltas are negligible for gaming performance.