Evolve

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve shows a clear and consistent pattern: this combo is heavily GPU-bound at every resolution, with frame rates falling sharply as pixel count rises. At 1080p High, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers 97 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 65 FPS, a reduction of 32 FPS. At 4K High, the average falls to 37 FPS. That is a 62% loss from 1080p to 4K at High settings, a steep decline that points squarely at the graphics card as the limiting factor.

The pattern repeats across all quality presets. At Low settings, 1080p produces 160 FPS average, 1440p drops to 107 FPS, and 4K lands at 61 FPS. The 4K Low result is barely playable, while 1080p Low is exceptionally smooth. At Medium, the progression is 124 FPS (1080p), 83 FPS (1440p), and 47 FPS (4K). Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 68 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and just 26 FPS at 4K. The Ultra 4K figure is the lowest in the entire dataset, indicating that this preset exceeds what the GPU can reasonably handle at high resolution.

What does this scaling tell us about the limiting component? The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck here. If the processor were limiting, we would expect to see smaller FPS differences between resolutions, because the CPU workload stays roughly constant regardless of pixel count. Instead, the data shows a near-linear relationship between resolution and FPS, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's raw compute throughput (7.181 TFLOPS FP32) simply cannot sustain high frame rates.

The frame time consistency also degrades at higher resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the measured min FPS is 106 and max is 143, a spread of 37 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the min drops to 71 and max to 96, a spread of 25 FPS. At 4K Medium, the min is 40 and max is 55, a spread of just 15 FPS. This tightening spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is working closer to its maximum capability, leaving less headroom for variance. The data suggests that for a smooth experience, users should target 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU has enough overhead to maintain consistent frame delivery.

How This Combo Ranks

In the Evolve benchmark database, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2604 out of 3700 tested combos. That places it in the 30th percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly seven out of ten tested combos deliver higher performance in this game. This is a modest ranking, and the data supports it: the RTX 2060 SUPER is a capable mid-range GPU, but Evolve's demands at higher settings and resolutions expose its limitations.

The ranking is driven more by the GPU than the CPU. The Ryzen 7 7700X sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs in general benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. That puts it well above the median processor. In contrast, the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 18,093. The GPU is closer to the middle of the pack, and in a game like Evolve where frame rates scale heavily with resolution, the GPU's percentile is the better predictor of in-game performance.

Comparing the components to their nearest rivals reinforces this picture. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, has an average score of 35,802, a mere 0.3% difference. The Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 are similarly close at 0.5% and 0.5% deltas respectively. This tells us that the Ryzen 7 7700X is squarely in a performance cluster where small benchmark differences do not translate into meaningful FPS changes. The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is 0.4% slower, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 460 is 1.5% slower. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits right at the top of this group, barely ahead of its closest competitors.

For Evolve specifically, the combo rank of 2604 means that users should not expect top-tier performance. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 1080p Ultra, the average of 68 FPS is playable but not exceptional. The ranking suggests that for competitive play, this combo is better suited to Medium or High settings at 1080p, where it can deliver well above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the best experience is achieved at High settings, which delivers 97 FPS average. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it maintains the visual quality that the game's art direction deserves. Medium settings at 1080p deliver 124 FPS but sacrifice visual fidelity for a marginal gain in frame rate. Low settings at 160 FPS are only useful for competitive play where every frame matters, but the visual downgrade is substantial.

At 1440p, High settings deliver 65 FPS average, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings at 1440p deliver 83 FPS, which is a better balance: the frame rate is comfortably above 60, and the visual difference between Medium and High is often subtle in fast-paced gameplay. The data shows that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering a 28% improvement over High while keeping the experience smooth.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. High settings deliver only 37 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold for most users. Medium settings at 4K deliver 47 FPS, still below 60 but playable for slower-paced moments. Low settings at 4K deliver 61 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that reaches the 60 FPS mark. For 4K play, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then, the experience will be less visually rich than what the game offers at lower resolutions.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 68 FPS, but the jump from High to Ultra provides diminishing returns in visual quality. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 45 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to 26 FPS. The data clearly shows that Ultra is a "screenshot" preset for this combo, not a playable mode. The min FPS data at Medium settings confirms the stability: at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 106 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 71 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 40 FPS. These minimums are all within a reasonable range of the averages, indicating that the combo maintains consistent frame delivery at Medium settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where all settings except Ultra deliver above 60 FPS. High settings at 1080p provide 97 FPS average, which is the recommended target. 1440p is viable with Medium settings at 83 FPS, while 4K requires Low settings to reach 61 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K in Evolve?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which deliver 61 FPS average. Medium settings at 4K drop to 47 FPS, and High settings fall to 37 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are not playable at 26 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35,909, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, 0.5% higher than the Intel Core 7 250H, and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350. This indicates the CPU is well-matched against its nearest competitors.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18,093. It is 0.4% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, and 1.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 460. This puts it at the top of its immediate performance cluster.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average is 65 FPS. This is playable but does not leave much headroom. If a higher frame rate is preferred, Medium settings at 1440p deliver 83 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using?

A: No. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 68 FPS, which is only slightly above 60. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 45 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 26 FPS. The visual gains from Ultra are not worth the frame rate cost.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary determinant of Evolve's performance in this combo. Its specifications explain the measured results. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the larger frame buffer demand and higher bandwidth requirements strain the card. The measured FPS drops at 4K across all settings confirm this limitation.

The GPU's clock speeds are modest: a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. These clocks, combined with 2176 shading units, produce a FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS. This is a mid-range compute figure, and Evolve's rendering load at higher resolutions exceeds what this compute level can sustain. The GPU also has 34 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores, but these are not relevant for a 2015 FPS title like Evolve, which does not use ray tracing or DLSS.

The GPU's transistor count of 10,800 million on a 12 nm process from TSMC gives it a die size of 445 mm². This is a large die for a mid-range card, but the Turing architecture's efficiency is limited compared to newer designs. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the pixel fill rate becomes a bottleneck. The measured data shows that at 4K Low, the GPU can only manage 61 FPS, indicating that even at minimal settings, the fill rate and memory bandwidth are stretched.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 62 among all GPUs places it in the upper half but not the top tier. Its average benchmark score of 18,093 is close to its nearest rivals, all within 1.6% delta. This means that in Evolve, users can expect performance similar to an RTX 3060 Mobile or Radeon Pro 5700, with only a 0.4-0.5% difference. The GPU's 8 GB memory is a key spec: it is enough for 1080p and 1440p at High settings, but 4K High at 37 FPS suggests that memory capacity is not the only limiting factor—compute throughput is equally constrained.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is not the bottleneck in Evolve, but its specifications ensure that it never becomes one. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael), built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. This provides strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19,088 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 35,686. For a game like Evolve, which is primarily GPU-bound in the measured scenarios, these scores are more than sufficient.

The CPU's clock speeds are high: a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. These clocks, combined with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that the processor can feed the GPU with data without stalling. The single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,987 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,190. This matters for Evolve, which likely relies on a few primary threads for game logic.

The CPU's memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus providing 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. This is a high-bandwidth configuration that far exceeds the needs of a 2015 game. The CPU also supports ECC memory and has PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), which provides ample bandwidth for the GPU, even though the RTX 2060 SUPER uses PCIe 3.0 x16. This forward-looking platform ensures that the CPU will not limit performance in Evolve.

The CPU's benchmark data shows it sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 35,909. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% delta, indicating that the Ryzen 7 7700X is at the top of a tightly clustered performance group. In Evolve, this means the CPU's role is to deliver consistent frame times without being the limiting factor. The measured FPS data supports this: the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is entirely consistent with GPU limitations, not CPU limitations. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but instead we see a steady decline that tracks resolution.