Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination lands at rank 1460 out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower tier of the database. This percentile position (around the 14th worst) suggests the pairing struggles to deliver a consistently fluid experience in this title, particularly as resolution and settings climb. The data indicates a system that can handle the game at modest configurations but falls short of what modern FPS standards expect, making it a pairing better suited for older or less demanding scenarios than for pushing high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1460 out of 1695 tested combinations is a telling statistic. It means roughly 86% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings outperform this one in Evolve, which is a significant disadvantage for a system aiming to play a competitive FPS. This low standing is not surprising given the GPU's age and market position; the GTX 1660 Ti sits at the 55th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is much stronger at the 86th percentile. The benchmark results clearly show a bottleneck, but the question is which component limits the experience more. The CPU's high percentile versus the GPU's middling percentile suggests the graphics card is the primary constraint, a theory supported by the FPS scaling across settings, which we will explore shortly.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its average benchmark score, meaning the Ryzen 7 5800XT is a solidly average performer for its class. However, this CPU strength is wasted in Evolve when paired with the GTX 1660 Ti, as the GPU cannot translate that processing power into high frame rates. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 570X (0.4% slower) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (0.8% slower), are also older or lower-tier cards, confirming the GTX 1660 Ti is positioned in the mid-range of the performance curve. The data implies that this specific combo is held back by a fundamental imbalance, where the CPU has significant headroom that the GPU simply cannot utilize.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a powerhouse on paper, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz are high for a desktop processor, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 places it well above average. In Evolve, a game released in 2015, this level of CPU performance is likely overkill. The game's engine was not designed to utilize 16 threads effectively, so the CPU will likely sit partially idle while the GPU works at full capacity. The PassMark multithread score of 27988 further emphasizes the processor's capability, but for this specific title, the single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3538) is more relevant, and it is more than adequate.

The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. Even at 1080p with Low settings, where the CPU typically has the most influence, the average FPS of 122.7 is high, indicating the processor can easily feed frames to the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 32 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory are also strong assets. However, since the GPU is the weaker link, the CPU's performance advantages become irrelevant when trying to improve frame rates beyond what the GTX 1660 Ti can deliver. The benchmark scores for the 5800XT, such as the 3DMark single-thread score of 959, show it is a top-tier chip, but in this pairing, its role is to wait for the GPU to catch up, which it never fully does.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the clear bottleneck in this configuration. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, it offers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest by modern standards. Its base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are respectable for the Turing architecture, but the 5.437 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is limited. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 12871 places it at the 55th percentile, and its performance in Evolve reflects this mid-range positioning. The data shows a dramatic drop in FPS as settings increase, which is a classic sign of a GPU struggling with fill rate and shader complexity.

The GTX 1660 Ti's 6 GB VRAM is a potential concern for Evolve at higher resolutions. While the game is not known for being VRAM-hungry, the 3840x2160 Ultra setting yields only 22.3 FPS, suggesting the GPU's compute power, not just memory, is the limiting factor. The FP32 performance of 5.437 TFLOPS is simply not enough to drive a 4K display with high detail settings in a fast-paced FPS. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the RTX A2000 Mobile (0.8% faster) and the GTX 680 (0.8% faster), are all within a close performance band, confirming that the GTX 1660 Ti is a fixed point in the performance spectrum. For Evolve, this means the GPU dictates the maximum achievable frame rate, and the CPU's superior specs cannot compensate for the graphics card's limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 1460th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 14% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Which component is more likely to limit FPS in Evolve with this setup?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU sits at the 86th percentile while the GPU is at the 55th percentile, and the FPS drops significantly with higher settings, which is a GPU-bound behavior.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H.

Q: Is the GPU's performance close to any other cards in the database?

A: Yes, the GTX 1660 Ti's average benchmark score is 13925, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 570X and 0.8% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680.

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 95.5 frames per second.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 1440p for High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 78.4, while at 1440p High, it drops to 53.7, showing a 24.7 FPS difference that highlights the GPU's resolution scaling limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, confirming the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At 1080p with High settings, the system achieves 78.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High drops the average to 53.7 FPS, a reduction of 24.7 frames. The jump to 3840x2160 High is even more dramatic, falling to 28.7 FPS. This scaling is not linear; the gap from 1440p to 4K (25 FPS drop) is slightly larger than from 1080p to 1440p (24.7 FPS drop), indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being overwhelmed at higher pixel counts.

This behavior is consistent with a GPU that has limited pixel throughput (84.96 GPixel/s) and texture rate (169.9 GTexel/s). The 6 GB of VRAM may also come into play at 4K, though the game's age means it likely doesn't exceed that capacity. The data implies that for a smooth experience, users should stick to 1080p, where the system can maintain above 55 FPS even on Ultra settings. At 1440p, the frame rates become marginal for competitive play, and at 4K, the system is not viable for anything beyond Low settings (47.2 FPS). The scaling pattern shows that the GTX 1660 Ti is the primary limiter, as the CPU's performance would not degrade so steeply with resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for this combo in Evolve is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which yields an average of 78.4 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and smooth gameplay. While Low settings at 1080p offer a higher 122.7 FPS, the visual compromise is significant, and Medium at 95.5 FPS is a strong alternative if a higher frame rate is preferred. Pushing to Ultra at 1080p drops the FPS to 55.6, which is still playable but might introduce noticeable dips in fast action sequences.

For users with 1440p monitors, the data suggests Medium settings (66.5 FPS) is the most viable option, as High (53.7 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (32.6 FPS) is too low. At 4K, no setting provides a consistently playable experience; even Low (47.2 FPS) is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra (22.3 FPS) is unplayable. The recommendation is clear: stick to 1080p for the best balance, or if a higher resolution is necessary, accept lower settings and frame rates. The data shows that the GTX 1660 Ti is best utilized at 1080p where it can leverage its strengths without being overwhelmed by pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset provides a comprehensive view of the combo's capabilities across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 122.7 FPS on Low, 95.5 FPS on Medium, 78.4 FPS on High, and 55.6 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a steady decline as settings increase, with a 67.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The 1080p results are the only resolution where the system can exceed 60 FPS on more than one setting, making it the sweet spot for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 86.8 FPS on Low, 66.5 FPS on Medium, 53.7 FPS on High, and 32.6 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with the Low setting losing 35.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance collapses: 47.2 FPS on Low, 39.3 FPS on Medium, 28.7 FPS on High, and 22.3 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are uniformly below 50 FPS, confirming that this resolution is not suitable for the GTX 1660 Ti in a demanding FPS. The data reveals a clear hierarchy: 1080p is the only resolution where the combo can achieve high frame rates, and even then, Ultra settings require a compromise on smoothness.