Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a robust performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while maintaining playable performance at 4K. The system ranks in the 65th percentile of all tested configurations for this game, with measurable performance varying significantly based on preset selection.

FAQ

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 39453, placing it 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700F. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-13700 by 1%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RX 6800 XT scores an average of 49982, ranking in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. It sits 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, while running 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 and 2.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

Q: Does the game perform better at 1440p or 4K with this combo?

A: At 1440p High settings, the setup achieves 101.3 FPS, which is 75% higher than the 57.9 FPS at 4K High. The gap widens at Ultra settings, where 1440p delivers 71.5 FPS compared to just 40.1 FPS at 4K.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this configuration?

A: The maximum measured average is 243.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 161.3 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and 93.9 FPS at 3840x2160 Low.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware combinations?

A: The combination ranks 580th out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the upper portion of the performance distribution. This ranking reflects the system's ability to handle the game's demands across all tested resolutions.

Q: What is the GPU's raw compute capability?

A: The Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 41.47 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. It features a pixel rate of 288.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X brings substantial processing power to Evolve, built on the Zen 3 architecture with 12 cores and 24 threads. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz can boost up to 4.80 GHz, providing the kind of single-threaded performance that older FPS titles often favor. The processor uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, with 8,300 million transistors spread across a dual-die design measuring 2x 74 mm².

In synthetic workloads, this CPU demonstrates strong scaling. The 3DMark results show a progression from 941 in single-thread to 9075 in 16-thread and 10075 in max-thread tests. Cinebench R23 scores reach 4680 in single-core and 33150 in multi-core, while Geekbench reports 2202 single-core and 11877 multi-core. The PassMark suite reveals specific strengths in integer math (140851) and floating-point math (77700), though prime number finding scores just 257.

The 64 MB of L3 cache is notable for gaming workloads, as it reduces memory latency and helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. Memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface, with ECC support enabled. The processor's 105 W TDP and PCIe Gen 4 support ensure it can feed the GPU efficiently without bottlenecking at higher frame rates.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the 5900X holds its own. It edges out the EPYC 4245P by 0.2% and the Core i7-13700F by 0.9% in average benchmark scores. The performance delta is minimal across this group, suggesting that CPU choice among these options would not dramatically alter Evolve results.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT anchors this system's graphical performance with its RDNA 2.0 architecture and Navi 21 chip. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1825 MHz with a boost clock of 2250 MHz, and a game clock of 2015 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed across a 256-bit bus, yielding 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is substantial for Evolve, ensuring that texture-heavy scenes at high resolutions do not exhaust VRAM capacity. The GPU's 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, and 128 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for the game's effects. With 72 RT cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, the card is technically prepared for modern rendering features, though Evolve predates these technologies.

In GPU benchmarks, the card scores 24980 in PassMark G3D and 13245 in GPU compute. DirectX 11 performance is strong at 264, while DirectX 12 scores 100. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 3689. The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all cards places it above the Intel Arc A550M by 0.5% and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 1.9%, while remaining within 2.6% of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

The combination of high bandwidth and substantial shading power explains the frame rates observed in Evolve. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, allowing frame rates to scale past 200 FPS at lower settings. The performance envelope tightens at 4K, where the GPU's compute capabilities become the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 9 5900X and RX 6800 XT pairing ranks 580th out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the 65th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system that can comfortably handle the game at mainstream resolutions while still delivering acceptable performance at 4K.

The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 87th percentile ranking suggest a balanced pairing. Neither component falls significantly behind the other, which helps maintain consistent performance across different settings and resolutions. The combo's overall rank is slightly lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest, indicating that Evolve may not be perfectly optimized for this hardware generation.

In practical terms, this ranking means the system outperforms the majority of tested configurations. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked systems likely narrows at higher resolutions, where GPU load dominates and the CPU's influence diminishes. The measured frame rates confirm that this is a capable gaming platform for a 2015 title like Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 243.1 FPS, which drops to 186.9 FPS at Medium and 149.8 FPS at High. Ultra settings still manage 102.3 FPS, demonstrating that even maximum quality remains playable at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains solid. Low settings average 161.3 FPS, Medium hits 124.1 FPS, and High achieves 101.3 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 71.5 FPS, which is still smooth for most players. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 33-34% reduction in frame rate across comparable settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to strain. Low settings average 93.9 FPS, Medium drops to 74.1 FPS, and High settles at 57.9 FPS. Ultra settings produce an average of 40.1 FPS, which may feel less fluid for competitive play but remains acceptable for slower-paced moments. The 4K results show a more pronounced difference between Low and Ultra (a 134% increase from 40.1 to 93.9 FPS), indicating that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at this resolution.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: settings presets have a larger impact at 4K than at 1080p. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 140.8 FPS, while at 4K it narrows to 53.8 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed frames quickly enough for the GPU to shine, whereas at 4K, the GPU's compute limits become the deciding factor.