Evolve

Evolve pairs an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D with a 4 GB AMD Radeon RX 570, a combination that lands near the bottom of the database for this title. The CPU is a high-end Zen 5 part with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, but the GPU is an end-of-life Polaris 20 chip from 2017. Benchmark results show this pairing is heavily GPU-limited, with frame rates that are playable only at lower resolutions and settings. The data indicates the RX 570's 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary bottlenecks, not the CPU's processing power.

FAQ

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

A: The only resolution where the average frame rate exceeds 60 FPS is 1920x1080 with Low settings, hitting 77 FPS. At 2560x1440, the best average is 52 FPS on Low, and at 3840x2160, the best average drops to 29 FPS on Low.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323) and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115). It trails the Intel Xeon w5-2545 by 0.2% (58504) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 by 0.7% (58826).

Q: Is the GPU's benchmark score competitive with other cards?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874) and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996), but 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (28580).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Ultra and Low settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 32 FPS, while the Low preset delivers 77 FPS. That is a difference of 45 FPS, making Low significantly smoother for gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics that could help?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics. However, the dedicated RX 570 is the primary display adapter in this configuration, and all measured FPS data reflects the dedicated GPU's performance.

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

A: This pairing is ranked 2766 out of 2872 tested combos for this game, placing it in the bottom 4% of the database. This indicates a relatively poor performance level for Evolve specifically.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the clear performance limiter in this configuration. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and it has 2048 shading units. These specs are modest by modern standards, and the measured frame rates reflect that.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmed. The Ultra preset yields an average of only 12 FPS, and even Low settings only reach 29 FPS. This resolution demands more memory bandwidth and raw compute than the RX 570 can provide. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely a factor here, as Evolve's textures at 4K can exceed that limit, causing stutters or reduced performance beyond what the core clocks suggest.

The situation improves at 2560x1440, but the card is still under significant strain. The average FPS on High is 31, and on Low it is 52. These numbers show that the GPU is the bottleneck; the CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock and 8 cores are not being fully utilized because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is a hard ceiling for this game at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the RX 570 begins to show its capabilities. The Low preset achieves 77 FPS on average, which is smooth. Medium settings yield 60 FPS, and High drops to 47 FPS. These results suggest that the card's 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 159.2 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p gaming, provided the settings are not maxed out. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 32 FPS, showing that the card lacks the headroom for maximum detail levels.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its mid-range standing. It scores 880 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 39349 in Geekbench Metal, 32084 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 42752 in Geekbench Vulkan. These numbers place it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, which is respectable for a card from 2017 but insufficient for demanding modern titles at high resolutions. The data shows that the RX 570 is the reason this combo struggles in Evolve.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This preset delivers an average of 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 69, providing a balanced mix of visual quality and smooth gameplay. The Low preset is faster at 77 FPS, but Medium offers a substantial visual improvement for only a 17 FPS penalty.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only reasonable choice. It averages 52 FPS, which is playable, but the Medium preset drops to 40 FPS with a minimum of 34. For a competitive FPS, the higher frame rate of Low is preferable to the visual gains of Medium. High settings at this resolution average 31 FPS, which is too low for fluid gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset provides a playable experience. The best average is 29 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold for smooth action. Medium averages 23 FPS, and High averages 18 FPS. The Ultra preset is the worst, averaging only 12 FPS. It is recommended to avoid this resolution entirely with this GPU.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p it averages 32 FPS, at 1440p it averages 22 FPS, and at 4K it averages 12 FPS. The visual quality increase over High does not justify the significant frame rate drop. For the best balance, use Medium at 1080p or Low at 1440p. The data clearly shows that this GPU is best suited for 1080p gaming with moderate settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are as follows: Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, with a 45 FPS gap between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p is playable only on Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS.

At 3840x2160, the card is clearly out of its depth. Low averages 29 FPS, Medium averages 23 FPS with a minimum of 19 and maximum of 26, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 12 FPS. The maximum frame rate at any setting is 26 FPS on Medium, which is below what most players would consider acceptable. This resolution is not viable for this combination.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs roughly 15-20% of the frame rate, and each step up in resolution costs a similar amount. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings at 1080p (51), 1440p (34), and 4K (19) show that frame pacing becomes more erratic at higher resolutions. For a smooth experience, the 1080p Medium preset with its 60 FPS average and 51 FPS minimum is the safest choice.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2766 out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the bottom 4% of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the severe GPU bottleneck, as the CPU is a top-tier part while the GPU is a budget card from a previous generation.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 58386 puts it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, and it is competitive with its nearest rivals. However, this processing power is wasted in this pairing because the RX 570 cannot keep up. The GPU's average benchmark score of 28766 is in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but this is still insufficient for Evolve at higher settings.

The low combo rank is primarily due to the GPU's limitations. The 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough to drive Evolve at high resolutions or detail levels. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its 96 MB L3 cache, are more than capable of handling the game's logic, but they are held back by the GPU's output.

In practical terms, this combo performs like a budget 1080p system. The measured FPS at 1080p Medium (60 FPS) is acceptable, but any attempt to increase resolution or settings results in a significant drop. The rank of 2766 out of 2872 suggests that most other tested combos offer better performance in Evolve, making this a poor choice for players who want to run the game at high quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a powerful processor that is not the limiting factor in this configuration. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with Zen 5 architecture, and it features a massive 96 MB shared L3 cache. These specs place it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's benchmark scores confirm its strength. It scores 22807 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2228 in single-core. In Passmark, it scores 41318 in multithread and 4704 in single-thread. These numbers show that the CPU can handle heavy workloads, including the physics and AI calculations in Evolve.

However, in this game, the CPU's performance is underutilized. At 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 77 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, the FPS drops to 32. The CPU is capable of much higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot render them. This is a classic case of GPU bottlenecking, where the CPU is waiting for the GPU to finish its work.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and support for DDR5 memory are more than sufficient for Evolve. The 96 MB L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces the need to access slower system memory. However, none of these advantages matter when the GPU is the limiting factor.

The nearest rivals to this CPU in terms of average benchmark score are all high-end server or desktop parts, indicating its strong performance. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M and Intel Core i9-14900 are within 0.5% of its score. In Evolve, the CPU is not the reason for the low frame rates; it is the RX 570 that holds the system back. If paired with a more powerful GPU, this CPU would likely deliver much higher FPS in this game.