Evolve

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration places it in the 81st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879.

In synthetic multi-threaded workloads, the CPU scores 7683 in 3DMark with 16 threads and 7680 with max threads, showing strong scaling from 8 cores. Single-thread performance is also robust, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 confirms that the CPU can sustain high throughput across all cores, which matters for games that spawn background threads or physics simulations.

For Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, the CPU's role is significant at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 160 FPS on average, which is the highest measured in the entire data set. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at lower graphical loads. The 8-core/16-thread layout provides headroom for the game's engine, which was designed for the multi-threaded consoles of that era.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average score of 29879, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, deltaPct -0.3). The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X trails slightly with 29713 (deltaPct 0.6). This means the 5800XT sits in a tightly contested performance tier, with differences under 1% across these four processors. The CPU's 105 W TDP and Socket AM4 compatibility make it a drop-in upgrade for many existing systems.

The benchmark results show that the CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 959) is adequate for Evolve's main game logic, while the multi-thread capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core 23794) handle any background tasks. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 is sufficient for this era of gaming.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is based on the TU106 chip with Turing architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. It features 2176 shading units, 136 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 34 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 14.36 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio). Its pixel rate is 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 224.4 GTexel/s. With a TDP of 175 W and a dual-slot design, it requires a 450 W PSU and a single 8-pin power connector. The GPU supports PCIe 3.0 x16 and has display outputs including 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, and 1x USB Type-C.

In the overall GPU benchmark landscape, the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, deltaPct -0.4), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, deltaPct -0.5), AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, deltaPct -1.5), and Intel Arc A770M (18383, deltaPct -1.6). This places the RTX 2060 SUPER in a competitive but not leading position, with differences to its closest rivals under 2%.

For Evolve, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, as the game's textures from 2015 are not demanding by modern standards. At 4K, the 8 GB capacity may become a limiting factor at higher settings, as the measured FPS drops significantly. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s helps maintain performance at higher resolutions, but the raw compute power (7.181 TFLOPS) is the primary constraint at 4K Ultra.

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 26 FPS, a reduction of 84%. This pattern indicates that the GPU's shading throughput and ROP count (64) are insufficient for 4K Ultra settings in this title. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure modern driver paths work with the game.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-limited scaling. Starting at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 160 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 107 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K Low, the average is 61 FPS, which is a 62% reduction from 1080p Low. This scaling is steeper than what a pure pixel-count calculation would predict (1080p to 4K is a 4x pixel increase), indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 124, dropping to 83 FPS at 1440p Medium (33% reduction) and 47 FPS at 4K Medium (62% reduction from 1080p). The minimum FPS at Medium settings also shows this trend: 106 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate frame time consistency degrades as resolution increases, with the gap between average and minimum widening from 18 FPS at 1080p to 7 FPS at 4K.

High settings show a similar pattern: 97 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (33% reduction), and 37 FPS at 4K (62% reduction from 1080p). Ultra settings are the most demanding: 68 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p (34% reduction), and 26 FPS at 4K (62% reduction from 1080p). The consistent ~33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~62% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are the primary limiting factors.

The fact that the CPU's performance does not change with resolution (it remains constant at its clock speeds) means the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is entirely attributable to the GPU. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 160 FPS, which suggests the CPU has headroom for even higher frame rates if the GPU could deliver them. The GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases, and the data confirms this by showing that the FPS scaling matches the GPU's computational limits rather than the CPU's.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 160 FPS average
• Medium: 124 FPS average (min 106, max 143)
• High: 97 FPS average
• Ultra: 68 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low and Medium settings exceed 120 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings maintain 97 FPS, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium settings row shows a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS, indicating a stable frame time distribution.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 107 FPS average
• Medium: 83 FPS average (min 71, max 96)
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo still delivers smooth gameplay for most settings. Low settings reach 107 FPS, Medium drops to 83 FPS, High is 65 FPS, and Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 45 FPS. The Medium settings row shows a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 96 FPS, with a narrower range than 1080p, suggesting tighter frame pacing at this resolution.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 61 FPS average
• Medium: 47 FPS average (min 40, max 55)
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

At 4K, only Low settings achieve a playable 61 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS, High to 37 FPS, and Ultra to 26 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium settings row shows a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS, indicating significant variance in frame times. The Ultra setting at 26 FPS is essentially unplayable for a fast-paced FPS.

The data shows that the combo's performance window is 26 FPS to 160 FPS, depending on resolution and settings. The sweet spot for 60+ FPS gaming is 1080p Ultra (68 FPS), 1440p High (65 FPS), or 4K Low (61 FPS). For 100+ FPS, the options are 1080p Low (160 FPS), 1080p Medium (124 FPS), or 1440p Low (107 FPS).

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2604 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the combo in the 30th percentile (calculated from rank/total), meaning approximately 70% of tested combos perform better in this game. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning (62nd percentile among all GPUs) combined with the CPU's strong performance (81st percentile among all CPUs).

The rank suggests that while the CPU is capable, the GPU holds back the overall gaming experience in Evolve. The combo's rank of 2604 out of 3700 indicates it is in the lower-middle tier of tested systems. For a game released in 2015, this is somewhat surprising, as the RTX 2060 SUPER should theoretically handle older titles well. However, the GPU's 62nd percentile placement relative to all GPUs means many newer and more powerful GPUs outperform it.

The CPU's nearest rivals have average scores within 0.6% of the 5800XT, meaning the CPU choice has minimal impact on the combo's rank. The GPU's nearest rivals (RTX 3060 Mobile, Radeon Pro 5700) have average scores within 0.5% of the RTX 2060 SUPER, so swapping to a similar-tier GPU would not change the rank significantly. The rank is therefore primarily determined by the GPU's absolute performance level, which is mid-range by current standards.

Given that the data is measured (dataIsMeasured: true), these FPS numbers are empirical results, not estimates. This lends credibility to the rank, as it reflects actual gameplay performance rather than theoretical calculations. The combo's rank of 2604 out of 3700 means it outperforms the bottom 30% of tested systems but falls behind the top 70%, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-range positioning.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 60+ FPS gaming, the best options are 1080p Ultra (68 FPS average), 1440p High (65 FPS average), or 4K Low (61 FPS average). Among these, 1080p Ultra provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate, making it the recommended choice for players who prioritize visuals over resolution.

For 100+ FPS gaming, the data shows that 1080p Low (160 FPS), 1080p Medium (124 FPS), or 1440p Low (107 FPS) are the only options that exceed 100 FPS. Among these, 1080p Medium offers a balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 124 FPS and a minimum of 106 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. This is the recommended preset for competitive play where higher frame rates provide a gameplay advantage.

For 1440p gaming with a target of 60+ FPS, High settings (65 FPS average) are the best choice, as Medium settings (83 FPS) offer a buffer above 60 FPS but High provides better visual fidelity. The 1440p Ultra setting (45 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

For 4K gaming, only Low settings (61 FPS average) achieve the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings (47 FPS) and above are below playable frame rates for a fast-paced FPS. Players with 4K displays should use Low settings and accept the visual compromises, or drop to 1440p for better quality.

The Medium settings rows across all resolutions show the most stable frame times, with the smallest gaps between average and minimum FPS. At 1080p Medium, the gap is 18 FPS (124 average vs 106 minimum); at 1440p Medium, it is 12 FPS (83 vs 71); at 4K Medium, it is 7 FPS (47 vs 40). This consistency makes Medium settings the most predictable for frame pacing, which is important for avoiding stutter.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for 60+ FPS in Evolve?

A: The data shows three options for 60+ FPS: 1080p Ultra (68 FPS average), 1440p High (65 FPS average), and 4K Low (61 FPS average). For the best visual quality while maintaining 60+ FPS, 1080p Ultra is recommended.

Q: Can this combo achieve 100+ FPS in Evolve at any resolution?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 1080p Low (160 FPS), 1080p Medium (124 FPS), and 1440p Low (107 FPS) all exceed 100 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset offers the best balance, with a minimum FPS of 106.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average score of 29879, which is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals: AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, deltaPct 0), AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (29955, deltaPct -0.3), and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, deltaPct 0.6).

Q: What is the GPU's most demanding setting in this game?

A: The 4K Ultra preset yields the lowest average FPS at 26 FPS, which is the worst performance measured in the data set. This is followed by 4K High (37 FPS) and 4K Medium (47 FPS).

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

A: The combo ranks 2604 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This reflects the GPU's 62nd percentile positioning among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 81st percentile.

Q: What is the frame time consistency for Medium settings across resolutions?

A: The Medium settings show the most stable frame times, with minimum-to-maximum ranges of 106-143 FPS at 1080p, 71-96 FPS at 1440p, and 40-55 FPS at 4K. The gap between average and minimum FPS is 18 FPS at 1080p, 12 FPS at 1440p, and 7 FPS at 4K.