Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a combination that lands in the lower half of tested configurations for Evolve, ranking 1236 out of 1695 combos. That places it in the 27th percentile of all tested pairings, meaning roughly three-quarters of the combos in the database deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The data indicates this is a pairing that prioritizes CPU headroom over raw GPU throughput; the 5800X3D’s 8-core, 16-thread design with a 96 MB shared L3 cache is a strong foundation, but the RTX 2060 SUPER’s Turing-based architecture becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings climb.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1236 out of 1695 tested configurations puts it in the bottom 27% of the field for Evolve. This is not a top-tier pairing for this game; it sits well behind the median, and the data suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint. The RTX 2060 SUPER holds a 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 83rd percentile among all processors — a clear mismatch in capability that manifests in the measured frame rates. When compared to its nearest rivals, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 19774 is a mere 0.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, 0.5% above the RTX 2070, and 0.8% above the Quadro K5200. This tells us the 2060 SUPER is functionally equivalent to those cards in raw compute terms, and none of them are known for high-refresh 4K gaming. The CPU, meanwhile, beats the Intel Core i9-11900K by only 0.1% in average benchmark score, highlighting that the 5800X3D is competitive with, but not dramatically superior to, other high-end processors from its era. The result is a combo that can handle 1080p and 1440p competently but struggles to maintain playable rates at 4K with higher presets.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with Ultra settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 28.9, which is below the 30 FPS threshold generally considered the minimum for playable performance. This is not a viable configuration for 4K Ultra gaming.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. The data shows an average of 96.3 FPS at High settings and 161.5 FPS at Low settings, indicating the combo can deliver smooth, high-refresh gameplay at this resolution across all presets.

Q: How much of a performance gap is there between High and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, dropping from High to Low settings increases the average FPS from 63.7 to 104.8, a jump of roughly 41 frames per second. This suggests that the GPU is heavily taxed at 1440p High, and lowering settings provides substantial headroom.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this setup?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking versus the GPU’s 63rd percentile, combined with the fact that FPS scales significantly with resolution and settings, points to the RTX 2060 SUPER as the component holding back performance in Evolve.

Q: Does this combo support modern graphics APIs?

A: Yes, the RTX 2060 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This ensures compatibility with the game’s rendering requirements, though the card’s age shows in raw throughput.

Q: What is the expected FPS at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 123.1, which is a strong result for a smooth gaming experience on a standard 60Hz or even 144Hz monitor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on TSMC’s 7nm process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and it carries a 96 MB shared L3 cache — a standout feature for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 24063 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3397 in single-core, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900K, which scores only 0.1% lower on average, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, which scores 0.2% higher. This indicates the 5800X3D is a highly capable processor that should not bottleneck most GPUs in Evolve. The cache hierarchy, with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core alongside the massive L3, is designed to reduce memory latency and improve gaming performance. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor here; the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the constraints. For Evolve, a title from 2015, the CPU’s 16 threads are more than sufficient, and the 3D V-Cache advantage is unlikely to be fully utilized by a game of this era.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 161.5 FPS on Low settings, 123.1 FPS on Medium, 96.3 FPS on High, and 67.9 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the pairing is well-suited for 1080p gaming, with even the most demanding preset remaining above 60 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 104.8 FPS on Low, 82.8 FPS on Medium, 63.7 FPS on High, and 46.9 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, the RTX 2060 SUPER begins to show its limits; Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS mark, making it unsuitable for smooth high-refresh gameplay. At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more challenging. The averages are 60.7 FPS on Low, 44.3 FPS on Medium, 39.1 FPS on High, and 28.9 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset achieves a playable frame rate at 4K, and even that is marginal. The data shows that the combo is a capable 1080p performer, a decent 1440p option with settings compromises, and a poor choice for 4K gaming beyond the lowest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K highlights the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by roughly 35% across all settings — for example, High settings fall from 96.3 to 63.7 FPS. This is a significant reduction but still leaves the combo usable at 1440p with Medium or High presets. The jump from 1440p to 4K is more punishing: High settings drop from 63.7 to 39.1 FPS, a 38% decrease, while Ultra settings plummet from 46.9 to 28.9 FPS, a 38% drop as well. This pattern indicates that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and its 8 GB frame buffer are being saturated at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded scores and high L3 cache, is not the bottleneck; if it were, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the data shows a consistent decline that tracks with pixel count and fill-rate demands, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component. For Evolve, which is not a particularly demanding title by modern standards, this older GPU still struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, underscoring its mid-range positioning.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 67.9 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high-refresh monitors; the High preset at 96.3 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, while Medium at 123.1 FPS is preferable for 144Hz displays. For 2560x1440 users, the High preset at 63.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a good visual experience; dropping to Medium at 82.8 FPS offers more headroom for competitive play, while Ultra at 46.9 FPS is not recommended due to the noticeable drop in smoothness. At 3840x2160, the only viable option is the Low preset at 60.7 FPS, which is playable but sacrifices significant visual fidelity; Medium at 44.3 FPS and High at 39.1 FPS are borderline, and Ultra at 28.9 FPS is unplayable. The data shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p with High or Medium settings, or at 1440p with High settings, where it can maintain a stable frame rate without excessive compromises. Pushing to 4K requires accepting Low settings, which undermines the visual experience that higher resolutions are meant to provide. For most users, the 1080p High or 1440p Medium presets offer the best combination of performance and image quality from this pairing.