Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER occupies the 1476th position out of 1695 tested combinations for Evolve. This places the combo in the lower tier of the database, indicating that while the CPU is exceptionally strong, the overall pairing is heavily restrained by its graphics component. The data suggests this is not a top-tier configuration for this specific title, landing in the 13th percentile of all tested combos.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1476 out of 1695 places this pairing firmly in the lower quartile of tested systems for Evolve. This is a significant underperformance relative to what the CPU alone might suggest. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, when measured in isolation, holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26574. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8024P (delta 0.1%), Intel Core i9-11900K (delta 0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (delta -0.2%), showing that the processor is a high-end part that trades blows with modern flagship chips.

However, the GPU is a different story. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER sits at the 55th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14286. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (delta -0.2%), Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (delta -0.2%), and AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (delta -0.7%). This mid-range graphics card, while competent, is nowhere near the class of the CPU. The result is a system where the processor’s potential is left untapped, as the measured frame rates in Evolve are consistently bound by the GPU. The rank indicates that in a database of 1695 combinations, there are 1475 other pairings that achieve higher performance in this game, making this a distinctly unbalanced setup for Evolve.

GPU Role

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU116 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, effective at 14 Gbps. The GPU’s base clock is 1530 MHz, with a boost clock reaching 1785 MHz. These specifications are critical in understanding the measured results, as the card’s 6 GB frame buffer and 192-bit bus are the primary constraints in Evolve.

In this game, the GPU’s role is decisive. The data shows a clear pattern: as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the frame rate collapses. At 1080p, the card delivers 126 FPS on Low but drops to 52.3 FPS on Ultra. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU that is being overwhelmed by increasing shader and texture workloads. The card’s 1408 shading units and 48 ROPs are simply insufficient for the higher preset demands. The 6 GB VRAM is also a limiting factor, as Evolve’s higher textures and effects likely exceed the comfortable capacity, leading to the dramatic FPS reductions observed in the measured rows. The GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck; the CPU’s 3.40 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost clocks, along with its 96 MB of L3 cache, are never the limiting factor in these results.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions tells a clear story of GPU limitation. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 75.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p, this drops to 50.1 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K, the frame rate falls to 29.8 FPS, which is a 60% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth as resolution increases.

The trend is even more pronounced at lower settings. On Low at 1080p, the system hits 126 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 81.9 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 49 FPS. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K performance is below 50 FPS indicates that the GPU’s raw fillrate and bandwidth are insufficient for 4K output, regardless of the graphical complexity. The data shows that the limiting component is the GTX 1660 SUPER, as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D would have no trouble feeding frames at these resolutions. The CPU’s 3dmark scores, such as 7299 in the 16-thread test and 884 in single-thread, suggest it can handle far more demanding workloads than what this GPU can deliver.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset provides a solid 75.1 FPS, which is smooth for a fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset pushes this to 99.1 FPS, offering a better balance for competitive play, while Low hits 126 FPS for maximum responsiveness. The Ultra preset at 52.3 FPS is playable but dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable for consistent performance.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 50.1 FPS, which is borderline. Dropping to Medium gives 63 FPS, which is a more comfortable experience. The Low preset at 81.9 FPS is the best choice for high refresh rate monitors at this resolution. For 4K, the data shows that no preset provides a playable experience: High is 29.8 FPS, Medium is 36.1 FPS, and Low is 49 FPS. The Ultra preset at 22.4 FPS is unplayable. The recommendation is clear: for 1080p, use Medium or High; for 1440p, use Medium or Low; for 4K, the hardware is not sufficient for a smooth experience, and users should lower resolution or upgrade the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 126 FPS on Low, 99.1 FPS on Medium, 75.1 FPS on High, and 52.3 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a linear degradation as settings increase, with the card losing nearly 60% of its performance when moving from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the results are 81.9 FPS on Low, 63 FPS on Medium, 50.1 FPS on High, and 38.2 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p data shows that even the Low preset barely exceeds 80 FPS, indicating that this resolution is near the practical limit for the GTX 1660 SUPER in Evolve. The gap between Medium and High is 12.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 11.9 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is disproportionately demanding.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops to 49 FPS on Low, 36.1 FPS on Medium, 29.8 FPS on High, and 22.4 FPS on Ultra. None of these scores reach the 60 FPS target, and even the Low preset struggles to maintain smooth gameplay. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not viable at this resolution for Evolve. The data shows that the GTX 1660 SUPER’s 336.0 GB/s bandwidth and 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, regardless of the CPU’s capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24063, are irrelevant in these scenarios, as the GPU is the sole bottleneck.