Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a study in stark imbalance when running Evolve. The data places this combination at rank 1603 out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations for this title. This pairing sees a top-tier 2023 processor constrained by a 2019 entry-level graphics card, resulting in frame rates that are often below playable thresholds. The following analysis breaks down the measured results to explain exactly where the bottleneck lies and what settings offer the most viable experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 1603rd out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the 94.6th percentile from the bottom. This indicates that nearly 95% of all tested systems deliver better performance in this game.

Q: What is the best average frame rate achievable with this hardware?

A: The highest measured average is 77.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches a high-refresh-rate experience.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31580. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, scores 31543, which is a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX trails by 0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX are 0.6% behind.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 sits in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs worse than the majority of graphics cards in the database. Its average benchmark score is 8713.

Q: At which resolution does the system first become unable to maintain a playable 30 FPS on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate drops to 30.7 FPS. This is the first resolution where performance dips below the 30 FPS threshold on that preset, with 3840x2160 falling to 19.4 FPS.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The gap is substantial. Low settings produce an average of 77.2 FPS, while Ultra settings produce only 35.1 FPS. This represents a 42.1 FPS difference, or a 54.5% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The data unequivocally shows that this combination is severely underpowered for Evolve. With a rank of 1603 out of 1695, this system falls into the bottom 5% of all tested configurations. This is a critical piece of context; it means the hardware is not merely average, but is positioned at the very tail end of the performance curve for this specific game.

The ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations. The GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 8713 places it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (0.5% faster) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (0.5% slower). These are workstation-oriented cards, not gaming parts, which underscores the GTX 1650's position as an entry-level solution. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, in contrast, is a powerhouse, averaging a score of 31580 and sitting in the 87th percentile of all CPUs.

This creates a fundamental mismatch. The CPU is capable of feeding frames far faster than the GPU can render them. The measured FPS data confirms this: the frame rates scale almost entirely with resolution and settings changes, which are GPU-bound variables. The processor's high performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29149, is largely left untapped because the GTX 1650 becomes the limiting factor at every turn.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. In a 2015 FPS title like Evolve, this memory configuration is enough to feed the GPU's compute units, but the raw compute power is insufficient for higher resolutions and detail settings.

The GPU's clock speeds are a modest 1485 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost. Its FP32 performance is rated at 2.984 TFLOPS. These specifications place it firmly in the entry-level segment. The benchmark data reflects this: its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is a low 305, and its PassMark G3D score is 7880. These numbers are reflected in the measured FPS, where even at the lowest settings and resolution, it cannot reach a high refresh rate.

The data shows a clear pattern: the GTX 1650 is fundamentally a 1080p-class card. At 1920x1080, it can manage reasonable frame rates on Low and Medium settings. However, its performance collapses as resolution increases. The 3840x2160 results are all below 30 FPS, with the Ultra preset yielding just 15.1 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's pixel fill rate and shading power are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this game. The visual quality settings have a more pronounced effect at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU has enough memory bandwidth but lacks the shader throughput for high-detail geometry and effects.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of the system's capabilities across different resolutions and presets. The data shows a consistent pattern of performance degradation as both resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

At 3840x2160, the system is not viable for playable frame rates. The results are as follows:

• Low: 27.2 FPS
• Medium: 21.1 FPS
• High: 19.4 FPS
• Ultra: 15.1 FPS

Even on the lowest settings, the system cannot maintain a stable 30 FPS, making this resolution unusable.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly, but remains marginal.

• Low: 51.1 FPS
• Medium: 43.0 FPS
• High: 30.7 FPS
• Ultra: 20.6 FPS

This resolution offers a playable experience only on Low and Medium settings. The jump from High to Ultra is particularly punishing, with a 10.1 FPS drop.

At 1920x1080, the system's best performance is found.

• Low: 77.2 FPS
• Medium: 60.3 FPS
• High: 50.1 FPS
• Ultra: 35.1 FPS

This is the only resolution where the system can deliver a consistently smooth experience. Low settings provide a fluid 77.2 FPS, while Medium offers a solid 60.3 FPS. High settings are just above the 50 FPS mark, and Ultra dips to 35.1 FPS.

The scaling is consistent: moving from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30-35% of the frame rate at the same settings, and moving to 4K costs another 40-50%. The difference between Low and Ultra at a given resolution is also significant, typically around 50%.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the primary recommendation is to play at 1920x1080 with either Low or Medium settings. This is the only resolution and settings combination where the system can deliver a consistently playable experience.

For a target of 60 FPS, 1920x1080 with Medium settings is the optimal choice, producing an average of 60.3 FPS. This strikes the best balance between visual fidelity and smoothness. The jump to High settings drops the average to 50.1 FPS, which is playable but may not feel as fluid. For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average at 77.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system is only recommended with Low settings, which produces 51.1 FPS. Medium settings at this resolution yield 43.0 FPS, which is acceptable but noticeably less smooth. High and Ultra settings should be avoided, as they fall below 31 FPS.

The 3840x2160 resolution is not recommended for any settings preset. All results are below 28 FPS, which is insufficient for a responsive gaming experience. Ultra settings at 4K produce a slideshow-like 15.1 FPS. The data clearly indicates that this GPU is not designed for 4K gaming in Evolve.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a high-end desktop processor, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz and it boosts to 5.00 GHz. It has a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a key feature for gaming performance. Its benchmark results are impressive, with a multi-core score of 29149 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 4115.

However, in this specific combination, the CPU's role is to provide a stable foundation rather than to drive the final frame rate. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The measured FPS is directly tied to GPU-related settings like resolution and graphical detail. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates that are more consistent across different resolutions, as the CPU's workload would remain constant.

The CPU's high single-thread performance, demonstrated by its PassMark single-thread score of 3759, ensures that it will not introduce stutters or frame pacing issues in Evolve. The game's physics and AI calculations are easily handled by this processor. The 7800X3D's performance is so far ahead of the GTX 1650 that it effectively never becomes a constraint. The GPU is fully saturated at all times, as evidenced by the fact that lowering the resolution from 1440p to 1080p at Low settings increases the frame rate from 51.1 to 77.2 FPS. This is a purely GPU-bound scaling pattern.

Ultimately, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D provides the necessary headroom to ensure the GTX 1650 is the sole performance bottleneck. While this combination ranks very poorly due to the GPU, the CPU ensures that the system will perform consistently at its achievable frame rates without CPU-related hitches.