Evolve

# Evolve with AMD Ryzen 9 5900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a consistent frame-rate profile across Evolve's settings and resolutions, with the data showing a clear pattern: the combination scales predictably from 1080p to 4K, but the playability ceiling sits firmly at 2560x1440 for high-refresh displays. This pairing ranks 2151st out of 3700 tested combinations in this title, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database's combo ranking. The measured results indicate a system that can handle Evolve competently at most settings, though Ultra presets present a noticeable challenge at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Evolve responds to resolution changes with this hardware combination. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 177 FPS at 1920x1080 to 118 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 59 FPS, then further down to 67 FPS at 3840x2160. This progression shows that the frame rate roughly halves when moving from 1080p to 4K at low settings, which indicates the GPU is becoming the primary limiting component as resolution climbs.

For the Medium preset, the scaling follows a similar trajectory: 137 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The High preset shows 107 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The Ultra settings demonstrate the steepest drop-off, with 74 FPS at 1080p falling to 50 FPS at 1440p and finally 28 FPS at 4K. The pattern across all presets shows that the frame rate reduction from 1080p to 1440p averages around 33-38%, while the jump to 4K costs another 40-45% of the remaining performance. This suggests that at 4K, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors, as the rendering load grows faster than the CPU-bound headroom can compensate.

The resolution scaling behavior points to a balanced system at 1080p, where the Ryzen 9 5900X's high single-thread performance can keep up with the GPU. As resolution increases, the GPU workload expands, and the frame rate drops in a manner consistent with GPU-bound rendering. The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 67 FPS while Ultra at 4K only reaches 28 FPS demonstrates that the memory subsystem and shading units are the bottleneck at high detail levels, rather than the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 2151st out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all tested pairings. The rank reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER's position relative to other GPUs; the card sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 20282. The Ryzen 9 5900X achieves an 87th percentile rank among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41376.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H with an average score of 41263 (0.3% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41208 (0.4% ahead). The Intel Core i7-14650HX trails slightly with 41576, which is 0.5% behind the 5900X. These margins are negligible, indicating that the Ryzen 9 5900X's computational strength is not a differentiator in Evolve's frame rate output.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with an average score of 20480 (1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% behind), and the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% behind). The Intel Arc A750 rounds out the group at 20582, sitting 1.5% behind the RTX 2070 SUPER. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER performs within a tight band of comparable GPUs, and the 2151st combo rank reflects this mid-pack standing rather than any exceptional or deficient behavior in Evolve.

The combo's rank relative to the 3700 tested configurations indicates that many newer or higher-tier pairings outperform it, but it also sits above a substantial number of older or lower-end combinations. The 87th percentile CPU ranking provides ample headroom, yet the 65th percentile GPU ranking drags the overall combo position down, reinforcing that the graphics card is the constraining element in this pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X brings 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16262 and a single-core score of 1527. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 941 in single-thread to 10075 at max threads, demonstrating that the processor can leverage its full core count when workloads permit.

In Evolve, a title released in 2015, the game's engine is unlikely to fully utilize 12 cores. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low (177 FPS) suggest the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the drop to 67 FPS at 4K Low indicates that the GPU becomes the bottleneck long before the CPU's resources are exhausted. The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide sufficient memory throughput for Evolve's data demands.

The Ryzen 9 5900X's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2083 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3469, is more relevant for Evolve's frame pacing. The game's rendering loop likely depends on a few primary threads, and the 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures those threads execute quickly. However, the data shows that even with this strong CPU, the frame rate at 1440p High (72 FPS) is roughly two-thirds of the 1080p High result (107 FPS), which aligns with GPU-bound scaling rather than CPU limitations. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking among all tested processors suggests it is not the weak link in this combo for Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 177 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate in the entire dataset. The Medium preset produces 137 FPS average with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. High settings yield 107 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 74 FPS. All of these 1080p results exceed the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, with even the Ultra preset maintaining a playable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 118 FPS, still well above 60 FPS. Medium averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, maintaining a smooth experience. High settings produce 72 FPS average, which is above 60 FPS but closer to the boundary. Ultra drops to 50 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS mark and indicates that this preset at 1440p is not ideal for consistent smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 67 FPS, which is just above 60 FPS. Medium averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate is below the target. High settings average 41 FPS, and Ultra drops to 28 FPS, which is the lowest measured result in the dataset. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration where the frame rate falls below 30 FPS, making it barely playable in the most demanding scenarios.

The Medium preset at 1080p stands out as the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values (116-157 FPS), providing a frame-time range that suggests consistent performance without major dips. The absence of min/max data for other settings means the dataset only captures average performance, but the available range for Medium at all three resolutions (1080p: 116-157, 1440p: 78-106, 4K: 44-60) indicates a stable frame delivery pattern across resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it houses 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and AI workloads, though Evolve's 2015 release predates these features' integration into mainstream gaming.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile, with a PassMark G3D score of 18169 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651. These results position the RTX 2070 SUPER as a mid-range performer in the current database, which aligns with the measured FPS in Evolve. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS suggests that the memory bandwidth or shading capacity is strained at that resolution.

The Turing architecture's 12 nm process and 13,600 million transistors deliver 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Evolve, the GPU's performance ceiling manifests clearly: at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 28 FPS, indicating that the rendering pipeline is overwhelmed. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while substantial, struggles with the texture and geometry loads at 4K with Ultra settings. The GPU's power draw of 215 W and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class, and the 550 W suggested PSU provides adequate headroom for this pairing.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals show it performing within a narrow band, with the Quadro M4000M, RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc B570, and Arc A750 all within 1.5% of its average benchmark score. This tight clustering means that in Evolve, the GPU's measured performance is representative of its class, and the 65th percentile ranking reflects a card that is neither a standout nor a laggard in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset's 74 FPS average is above 60 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 107 FPS offers a higher refresh rate for competitive play, but Ultra provides the full experience while remaining playable.

For 2560x1440, the High preset's 72 FPS average is the recommended balance, as it stays above 60 FPS while delivering better visual quality than Medium. The Medium preset at 92 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing frame rate, but High achieves the 60 FPS target with room to spare. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset's 67 FPS average is the only configuration that stays above 60 FPS, making it the only 4K option for smooth play. The Medium preset at 52 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 44 FPS that could cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced sequences. The High and Ultra presets at 41 FPS and 28 FPS respectively are not recommended for 4K, as they fail to maintain playable frame rates.

The overall best experience for this combo is 2560x1440 with High settings, as it delivers 72 FPS average with visual quality that exceeds 1080p while maintaining smoothness. For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 177 FPS provides the highest possible responsiveness, though the visual compromise may not be worth it for most users.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 72 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold while providing good visual quality. The 1080p Ultra preset also works at 74 FPS, but 1440p High offers a better balance of resolution and detail.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K in Evolve?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 67 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 41 FPS and 28 FPS respectively. These lower settings are not ideal for smooth 4K play.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The Ryzen 9 5900X ranks in the 87th percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows GPU-bound patterns, confirming the graphics card constrains performance.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it 1% ahead of the Quadro M4000M, 1.2% ahead of the RTX 3070 Mobile, 1.3% ahead of the Arc B570, and 1.5% ahead of the Arc A750. These small margins mean the card performs within a tight band of comparable GPUs.

Q: What settings provide the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset delivers 177 FPS average at 1080p, which is the highest measured result. The Medium preset follows at 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS, and High reaches 107 FPS. Ultra drops to 74 FPS but remains above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5900X's 12-core configuration benefit Evolve?

A: The 12-core, 24-thread configuration provides strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16262. However, Evolve's frame rates are more dependent on the GPU, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops at higher resolutions despite the CPU's ample headroom.