Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a decidedly mixed bag in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data shows a configuration that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at medium-to-high settings, but it stumbles at 4K and at the highest quality presets. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, offering a practical look at what this combo can and cannot do.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?*

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, it averages 65.5 FPS, which is a smooth experience. While 1920x1080 offers higher frame rates, the 1440p result provides a better balance of visual fidelity and performance.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: Only with compromises. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate is 60.1 FPS on Low settings. However, turning the settings up to Medium drops the average to 49.9 FPS, and High settings yield just 36.9 FPS. For a consistently playable 4K experience, you would be locked to Low settings.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding and shows the system's limits. It achieves an average of 64.8 FPS at 1080p, but this falls to 44.6 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 27.2 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from High to Low?

A: The gain is significant and scales with resolution. At 1080p, the average frame rate jumps from 100 to 158.6 FPS, a 58.6 FPS increase. At 1440p, it increases from 65.5 to 106.3 FPS, and at 4K, it goes from 36.9 to 60.1 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The benchmark results suggest the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops sharply as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU's high multi-threaded scores, such as 29,302 in Cinebench R23, indicate it has ample headroom for this title.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1193rd out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower half of the database, indicating that while it is functional, many other hardware pairings deliver higher average frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the defining component for this pairing's performance in Evolve. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game's assets. The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz and its 2176 shading units are responsible for the raw pixel-pushing power that the measured frame rates depend on.

The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and the resulting frame rates. At 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER is able to produce high frame rates, with a 158.6 FPS average on Low settings. This suggests that at this resolution, the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the number of pixels the GPU must process grows exponentially. The average frame rate at 4K on High settings falls to 36.9 FPS, a clear indication that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being heavily taxed. The GPU's performance percentile of 63, compared to all GPUs, reflects its position as a mid-range part that can handle demanding resolutions only with reduced graphical fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep penalty for increasing resolution. This is a textbook example of GPU-bound scaling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings reduces the average frame rate from 100 to 65.5 FPS, a drop of 34.5%. The transition from 1440p to 3840x2160 is even more severe, with the average falling from 65.5 to 36.9 FPS, a further 43.7% reduction.

This scaling pattern demonstrates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's performance is the primary constraint. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at these resolutions. The frame rate deltas are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load. For example, at Low settings, the game scales from 158.6 FPS at 1080p to 106.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60.1 FPS at 4K. The consistent and significant drops at each step indicate that the GPU is working progressively harder, while the CPU's role in determining the final frame rate diminishes as resolution climbs.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1920x1080 display, the data supports using the High preset. It delivers an average of 100 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. While the Ultra preset is playable at 64.8 FPS, the performance cost of the extra visual effects may not be worth the frame rate hit for a competitive FPS. The Low preset at 158.6 FPS is for maximum performance, but High offers a better balance of image quality and speed.

At 2560x1440, the High preset remains the best choice. The 65.5 FPS average is adequate for most players. The Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin at 85.6 FPS, making it a strong alternative if you prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual detail. The Ultra preset's 44.6 FPS average is on the edge of playability and is not recommended for a fast-paced game.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. The only preset that achieves a playable 60 FPS average is Low. The Medium preset, at 49.9 FPS, and the High preset, at 36.9 FPS, are both too inconsistent for a smooth experience. The data clearly suggests that 4K gaming with this GPU requires significant compromises in visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1193 out of 1695 tested configurations places it in the 30th percentile of performance for Evolve. This means that over 70% of the tested hardware combinations in the database produce higher average frame rates. This ranking is consistent with the GPU's mid-range status, as the RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile when compared against all GPUs in the benchmark suite.

The CPU, in contrast, is a high-performing part, ranking in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The discrepancy between the CPU's high standing (with an average benchmark score of 40,468) and the GPU's more modest position (with an average score of 19,774) explains the overall combo ranking. The system's performance is capped by the GPU. The data suggests that while the Ryzen 7 7700 provides a strong foundation, the RTX 2060 SUPER prevents this pairing from achieving higher frame rates in Evolve, especially at higher settings and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data points represent all the measured average frame rates for this specific CPU and GPU combination in Evolve.

1920x1080:

• Low: 158.6 FPS
• Medium: 126.6 FPS
• High: 100 FPS
• Ultra: 64.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 106.3 FPS
• Medium: 85.6 FPS
• High: 65.5 FPS
• Ultra: 44.6 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 60.1 FPS
• Medium: 49.9 FPS
• High: 36.9 FPS
• Ultra: 27.2 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: frame rates are highest at 1080p and decline steadily as resolution increases. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets widens with resolution, highlighting the GPU's struggle to maintain performance at higher pixel counts. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 32.9 FPS, while at 1080p it is 93.8 FPS, showing that the GPU's performance headroom is quickly exhausted as the resolution increases.