Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination in Evolve delivers an exceptionally strong result, ranking 68th out of 3,700 tested combos. The measured frame rates show that this CPU-GPU pair is more than capable of running the game at high frame rates across all three tested resolutions, with the RTX 5090 D doing the heavy lifting as resolution and settings rise. The data indicates a classic GPU-dependent scaling pattern: at 1080p the CPU still has headroom, but at 4K the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. This article breaks down the measured results, scaling behavior, and which settings produce the smoothest experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS numbers show how Evolve responds to resolution changes. At the Low preset, the average frame rate starts at 301 FPS in 1080p, then drops to 264 FPS at 1440p and finally to 154 FPS at 4K. That is a drop of roughly half from 1080p to 4K, but even at 4K Low the system still delivers 154 FPS, which is well above playable levels. Moving up to Medium, the numbers are 275 (1080p), 210 (1440p), and 120 (4K). The minimum FPS observed at Medium are also recorded: 234 at 1080p, 179 at 1440p, and 102 at 4K. These minimum values indicate that even below the averages, the system rarely dips into choppy territory.

At High settings, the trend steepens. The 1080p result is 246 FPS, 1440p is 165 FPS, and 4K drops to 94 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K is about 152 FPS, which shows that the GPU effort is scaling almost linearly with pixel count. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces 170 FPS at 1080p, 114 at 1440p, and only 65 FPS at 4K Ultra. Comparing Ultra to Low at 1080p, the average drops from 301 to 170 – a difference of 131 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the system is still hitting 65 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh territory.

This pattern – larger absolute FPS drops as resolution increases – strongly suggests that the RTX 5090 D is the limit at higher resolutions. The CPU, an 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X with 16 threads, likely has ample compute for this 2015 title, especially given that even at 1080p Low the system only reaches 301 FPS. The fact that FPS scales down with resolution faster than the pixel count (for example, 4K has four times the pixels of 1080p, but the FPS at 4K Ultra is roughly 38% of that at 1080p Ultra) indicates that the game is heavily GPU-bound at these settings. The data is clear: to keep FPS high, lowering resolution does not remove the GPU limit, but lowering settings does.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090 D is a flagship Blackwell-architecture card with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The boost clock is 2407 MHz, while the base is 2017 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective throughput. These specifications directly impact how faster the GPU can push pixels, and the data reflects this capability.

In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 14,326 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), 310,674 in Geekbench OpenCL, 376,915 for Vulkan, and 44,065 on Passmark G3D. These numbers put it in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. According to the GPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.6% faster in average benchmark score (78,940), and the Tesla P100 cards are about 2% slower – the deltaPct values show the RX 6850M XT is 1.6% ahead, the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 2.1% behind, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% behind. These minor differences are far smaller than the performance gap between the RTX 5090 D and the majority of GPUs in the database.

In Evolve, the sheer memory bandwidth and 32 GB VRAM may be overkill; the game is not known for demanding high texture capacities. The measured FPS show no signs of VRAM overload – even at 4K Ultra, the average remains above 60 FPS, and the minimum (where provided) never drops below 102 FPS at Medium. The clock speeds – boost of 2407 MHz and memory 1750 MHz – are adequate to sustain high throughput, and the smooth scaling across presets confirms that the GPU can handle the game's rendering loads without hitting memory capacity. The GPU's percentile ranking (92nd) aligns with its observed lead in the measured raw FPS numbers.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,700 composite configurations tested for Evolve, the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 5090 D ranks 68th. That means it outperforms 99.8% of all tested packages, a top-2% placement. The CPU itself is ranked in the 81st percentile of all processors in its own benchmark aggregate, with an avg score of 29,123. Its performance is nearly identical to the nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (deltaPct 0.1), the Intel Core i5-13500HX (deltaPct -0.5), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (deltaPct 0.6). These are sub-1% differences, meaning the 5800X is positioned at the same performance tier as many modern mid-range laptop and desktop CPUs.

The GPU, on the other hand, sits at the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 77,712. The closest ranking GPUs – the RX 6850M XT and the Tesla P100 variants – differ by only about 1-2% in score. This pairing of a top-claim GPU and a high-performing CPU yields a combo that is monumentally higher than the 3700 other tested pairs. The 68th place indeed places precisely at the 98th percentile (since 68 is 1.84% of 3700, the top 2%). The data shows that this combination is overwhelmingly in the top tier for Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the complete set of measured average FPS for each resolution and quality preset. For Medium settings, the minimum and lower are also included, as they were recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 301 | | |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 275 | 234 | 316 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 246 | | |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 170 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 264 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 210 | 179 | 242 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 165 | | |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 114 | | |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 154 | | |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 120 | 102 | 220 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 94 | | |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 65 | | |

*Note: Min and Max FPS are only available for the Medium preset; other presets do not report them.

The largest performance discrepancy comes at the 4K boundary: Ultra settings average 65 FPS, which is still a playable number, while 4K Medium averages 120 FPS and the minimum stays at 102 – a stable range for a smooth experience. 1440p provides a robust middle ground, with High hitting 165 FPS and Ultra still 114 FPS, both above the 60 Hz floor. At 1080p, any preset surpasses 170 FPS, making the system well-suited for high-refresh monitors.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured in Evolve?

A: The top recorded average is 301 FPS at a resolution of 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS in the test set?

A: Under the 4K (3840x2160) Ultra preset, the average FPS drops to 65 frames per second.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X ranks in the 81st percentile of all CPUs according to its benchmark score, and it is 68th place out of a total of 3,700 tested CPU+GPU combos for Evolve.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the RTX 5090 D GPU?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 77,712, and it sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: At 1440p with Medium settings, what are the measured minimum and maximum FPS?

A: The data shows min 179 FPS and max 242 FPS, with an average of 210 FPS.

Q: How does the 5090 D compare to its nearest rival GPU on this database?

A: The closest comparison is the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, which has a deltaPct of -1.6%, meaning the RX 680M XT is slightly faster, while the 5090 D matches the RX 665M XT within 1.1% (deltaPct 1.1).

Settings Recommendations

The measured results indicate that Medium is the best balance between visual quality and frame stability. At 4K, Medium delivers 120 FPS and a minimum of 102 FPS, so the lowest ever dips below 60 FPS. This is the highest resolution where the system can guarantee a stable frame rate without dropping into unplayable territory. For players with a 60Hz display, High settings at 4K still deliver 94 FPS, avoiding an ultra-heavy load while maintaining image quality. If the player wants a high refresh rate above 100 FPS, Medium at 1440p is a strong option – the average 210 FPS is well above the threshold and the minimum of 179 FPS keeps things smooth.

At 1080p, even Ultra produces 170 FPS, so there is no need to lower quality. For immersive visual fidelity, Ultra is completely viable. However, if the player prefers a constant 240 FPS, the Medium preset (275 avg, min 234) can keep up, while Low even exceeds 300 FPS. The data from this benchmark indicates that for the majority of monitors, Medium at 1440p or 4K will be the best compromise between responsiveness and picture detail. Conversely, pushing to Ultra at 4K halves the frame rate to 65 FPS, which is tolerable only on 60Hz panels. Given the minimum and maximum numbers available, the Medium preset remains the only one with measured min/max data, and its floors are robust enough for competitive play. Thus, the recommendation is straightforward: start with Medium, then adjust upward if the hardware can afford the FPS, and downward only if chasing sub-60 FPS at 4K Ultra.