Evolve

# Evolve — AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + AMD Radeon 760M

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics produces a severely constrained gaming experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark results across all resolutions and settings presets place this combo near the very bottom of the tested database, with a combo rank of 2861 out of 2872 tested configurations. The data shows a system where the iGPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck at every measurable point, rendering the CPU's substantial compute capabilities largely irrelevant for this game's frame delivery.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases, a classic signature of GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo averages 55 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low reduces that to 37 FPS, a 32.7% loss. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 21 FPS, representing a 61.8% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that the Radeon 760M's rendering throughput — not the CPU — is the limiting factor.

The Medium settings preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Medium, the average is 42 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 28 FPS (a 33.3% drop), and 4K Medium drops to 16 FPS (a 61.9% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage losses across settings presets underscores that resolution scaling is purely a function of the GPU's pixel and fragment processing capacity.

At High settings, the trend continues: 33 FPS at 1080p, 22 FPS at 1440p (33.3% lower), and 13 FPS at 4K (60.6% lower). The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic absolute collapse: 23 FPS at 1080p, 15 FPS at 1440p, and just 9 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is effectively unplayable, representing less than half the frame rate of the already marginal 1080p Ultra figure.

Notably, the 1440p-to-4K transition consistently produces a larger absolute FPS loss than the 1080p-to-1440p step, but the percentage drop is nearly identical across all settings, typically around 60-62%. This uniformity suggests the Radeon 760M's fill rate and memory bandwidth (system shared, dependent on the host platform) are saturated well before 4K, and additional resolution only compounds the existing bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on Zen 5 architecture (Strix Halo), with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its benchmark scores are formidable: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314, a Geekbench multi-core score of 20992, and a Passmark multi-thread score of 54934. The CPU sits at the 95th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 77740.

However, in Evolve, these CPU resources are largely idle from a gaming perspective. The game's frame rates are almost entirely dictated by the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling patterns described above. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect frame rates to remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload (game logic, physics, draw calls) is resolution-independent. Instead, the consistent ~60% FPS loss from 1080p to 4K across all settings proves the CPU is not the limiting component.

The CPU's single-thread performance is also strong (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2044, Passmark single-thread score of 4147), which would typically benefit game logic in older FPS titles like Evolve. Yet even at 1080p Low — the lightest GPU workload measured — the system only achieves 55 FPS, a figure that suggests the GPU is already at its ceiling rather than the CPU failing to feed frames. The 16-core, 32-thread configuration is vastly over-provisioned for this game, which predates the CPU's 2025 release by a decade and likely cannot utilize even a fraction of its parallel throughput.

When compared to its nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, and 2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7%. These deltas are minor, indicating the CPU is competitive with top-tier desktop and workstation parts — yet none of that matters when the integrated GPU delivers sub-60 FPS at 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance of playability and visual quality for this combo is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces an average of 55 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches a smooth 60 FPS target, and it represents the highest average frame rate achievable with this hardware.

The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 42 FPS, which is playable for a slower-paced FPS but falls short of the fluidity most competitive shooters demand. The measured minimum of 36 FPS at this setting (with a maximum of 49 FPS) indicates noticeable frame-time variance, which could be distracting during action sequences.

At 1080p High, the average drops to 33 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it falls to 23 FPS. Neither is recommended for anything beyond casual exploration, as the frame pacing will be inconsistent and responsiveness will suffer. The data shows that the jump from Low to Medium costs 13 FPS (23.6% reduction), while Medium to High costs another 9 FPS (21.4% reduction), and High to Ultra costs 10 FPS (30.3% reduction). The Ultra preset offers diminishing returns in visual fidelity relative to the massive performance penalty.

For 1440p, the Low preset at 37 FPS is the only viable option, but it still falls below the 40 FPS threshold many players consider the minimum for acceptable gameplay. At 4K, all presets yield averages between 9 and 21 FPS, making this resolution effectively unplayable for Evolve regardless of settings. The data suggests users should remain at 1080p with Low settings for any serious play session.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2861 out of 2872 tested configurations for Evolve, placing it in the bottom 0.4% of all tested systems. This is an exceptionally poor result, even accounting for the fact that the GPU is an integrated solution. Only 11 other combos in the entire database perform worse in this game.

This ranking is consistent with the GPU's standalone benchmark percentile. The AMD Radeon 760M sits at the 35th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 6019. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (0.3% higher score), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (0.3% higher), and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (0.5% higher). The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server scores 0.4% lower. These are all older or low-end discrete GPUs, and the 760M is competitive with them in synthetic benchmarks — yet in Evolve, the combo's ranking suggests the game is particularly demanding on the iGPU's limited resources.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking (average benchmark score 77740) stands in stark contrast to the combo's 2861st place finish. This massive discrepancy highlights the fundamental imbalance of pairing a top-tier 16-core processor with an entry-level integrated GPU. The CPU is capable of far more, but the GPU's 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs (with a 5.323 TFLOPS FP32 throughput) simply cannot render modern — or even decade-old — game scenes at acceptable frame rates.

The rank of 2861 out of 2872 represents a nearly worst-case scenario for gaming performance. Users considering this combo for Evolve specifically, or FPS titles generally, should be aware that the integrated graphics solution is the primary constraint and will produce results comparable to the lowest-performing dedicated GPUs from several generations ago.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS achievable with this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average is 55 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. No other configuration in the dataset exceeds this figure.

Q: Is the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU holding back performance in this game?

A: No. The data shows resolution scaling losses of roughly 60% from 1080p to 4K across all presets, which is a GPU-bound signature. The CPU's benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multi-core 35314, Geekbench multi-core 20992) place it at the 95th percentile, far exceeding what Evolve requires.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K?

A: Technically yes, but not playably. At 4K, the highest average is 21 FPS on Low settings, with Medium at 16 FPS, High at 13 FPS, and Ultra at 9 FPS. All are far below acceptable playability thresholds.

Q: How does the Radeon 760M compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The 760M scores an average benchmark of 6019, sitting at the 35th percentile. It is within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 6400, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M, NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server, and NVIDIA Quadro P2000 in average benchmark scores.

Q: What settings should I use for the most consistent frame pacing?

A: At 1080p Medium, the measured minimum is 36 FPS and maximum is 49 FPS, showing a 13 FPS variance. At 1080p Low, only the average of 55 FPS is provided, but the higher average suggests better consistency. Low settings are recommended.

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

A: It ranks 2861 out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the bottom 0.4% of all systems tested. Only 11 other configurations perform worse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets was measured. Low settings produced an average of 55 FPS. Medium settings averaged 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 49 FPS. High settings averaged 33 FPS. Ultra settings averaged 23 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 32 FPS difference (58.2% reduction from Low to Ultra).

At 2560x1440, Low settings averaged 37 FPS. Medium averaged 28 FPS, with a minimum of 24 FPS and maximum of 33 FPS. High averaged 22 FPS. Ultra averaged 15 FPS. The 1440p results show a 22 FPS spread from Low to Ultra, with the Ultra preset delivering less than half the frame rate of Low.

At 3840x2160, Low settings averaged 21 FPS. Medium averaged 16 FPS, with a minimum of 14 FPS and maximum of 19 FPS. High averaged 13 FPS. Ultra averaged 9 FPS. The 4K results are uniformly unplayable, with even the lowest settings failing to reach 25 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, providing insight into frame-time stability. At 1080p, the 36-49 FPS range shows a 13 FPS spread. At 1440p, the 24-33 FPS range shows a 9 FPS spread. At 4K, the 14-19 FPS range shows a 5 FPS spread. The narrowing range at higher resolutions is consistent with the GPU being fully saturated, reducing variability as every frame becomes uniformly expensive to render.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units, with 8 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 800 MHz and boosts to 2599 MHz, delivering a peak FP32 throughput of 5.323 TFLOPS.

Memory is system shared, with the bus width and bandwidth both listed as system dependent. This means the GPU relies on the host CPU's LPDDR5X memory subsystem, which in this case is quad-channel with a theoretical bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. However, the actual bandwidth available to the GPU is dependent on the system implementation, and shared memory access can introduce latency and bandwidth contention with CPU workloads.

In Evolve, the GPU's limitations are stark. The average benchmark score of 6019 places it at the 35th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all modest performers. The Passmark G3D score of 5310 and DirectX 11 score of 52 (out of the GPU's own benchmark suite) indicate mid-to-low tier rendering capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 is particularly low, reflecting weak modern API performance.

The GPU's 16 ROPs are a critical constraint for resolution scaling. At 4K, the pixel fill rate becomes the dominant bottleneck, explaining why even Low settings only achieve 21 FPS. The texture rate of 83.17 GTexel/s is also modest, limiting the effectiveness of higher detail textures at any resolution. The pixel rate of 41.58 GPixel/s is insufficient for 4K at interactive frame rates, as the 3840x2160 results confirm.

The GPU's TDP is listed as 15 W, which is typical for an integrated solution but severely limits sustained performance compared to discrete GPUs with dedicated cooling and power delivery. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides adequate bandwidth for system shared memory but does not compensate for the fundamental lack of dedicated VRAM or memory bandwidth.

Given these specifications, the Evolve results are unsurprising. The game, released in 2015, was designed for the discrete GPUs of that era, and while the Radeon 760M's raw compute (5.323 TFLOPS) exceeds many older mid-range cards, its memory subsystem and ROP count hold it back. The 9-55 FPS range across all tested configurations demonstrates that this GPU is only suitable for 1080p at the lowest settings, and even then, it barely achieves smooth frame rates. For any serious gaming beyond casual play, a discrete GPU would be required.