Evolve

Evolve pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with the AMD Radeon RX 6600, a combination that ranks 2228 out of 2872 tested combos in this game. The CPU is a 24-thread Arrow Lake Refresh part with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, while the GPU is an 8 GB RDNA 2.0 card with a 2491 MHz boost. The measured FPS data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet one that can deliver very high frame rates when settings are lowered.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the combo delivers 114 FPS average, and at Low settings it reaches 147 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the same Medium preset drops to 76 FPS average, which is still playable but more demanding.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform across resolutions?

A: Ultra settings are punishing for this GPU. The combo manages 62 FPS average at 1080p, drops to 41 FPS average at 1440p, and falls to 24 FPS average at 4K. Only the 1080p Ultra result is comfortably playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The large FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K confirm this, as the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each component?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a launch MSRP of $299. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has a launch MSRP of 329 USD.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 6600 scores 19036 on average. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, scores 19030 (0% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049 (-0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954 (0.4% delta). These are all essentially tied.

Q: What is the FPS range at Medium settings in Evolve?

A: The Medium preset has the only complete min/max data. At 1080p, the range is 97 to 131 FPS with a 114 average. At 1440p, it ranges from 65 to 88 FPS with a 76 average. At 4K, it ranges from 37 to 50 FPS with a 43 average.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is the decisive component in this pairing for Evolve. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p gaming but becomes a constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2491 MHz and base clock of 1626 MHz are standard for the RDNA 2.0 architecture, but the card's 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs define its raw throughput limits.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19036. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3% delta). This tells you the RX 6600 is a mid-range card competing with older workstation and mobile parts. In Evolve, the GPU's DirectX 12 score is 51 (Passmark), which is relatively low, but the DirectX 11 score of 152 is more respectable.

The measured data shows the GPU's limits clearly. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 147 FPS average, but this drops to 89 FPS at High settings. The card's texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s are the underlying specifications that determine how many pixels and texels it can process per second. When you push to 4K, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface become strained, resulting in 24 FPS average at Ultra settings. The game relies heavily on GPU compute, as evidenced by the card's 6554 Passmark GPU compute score, and the 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 performance is what drives the frame rate at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 147 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 98 FPS average, a 33% reduction. At 4K Low, the average further drops to 56 FPS, which is a 43% reduction from 1440p. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 114 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The 4K result represents a 62% drop from 1080p. High settings show 89 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most punishing, with 62 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K.

The consistent pattern of FPS halving (or more) between 1080p and 4K indicates a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is not the limiting factor here, as its 24 threads and 36 MB of L3 cache are more than sufficient for a 2015 FPS title. The data shows that the RX 6600's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s is insufficient for 4K Ultra, resulting in the lowest measured result of 24 FPS. The CPU's high Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44253 and single-core score of 2439 suggest it could push far higher frame rates if paired with a stronger GPU. At 1080p Low, the 147 FPS average is likely near the practical ceiling for this CPU/GPU combination in Evolve, but the CPU has headroom to spare.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus + AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 2228 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the lower 22% of all tested configurations, which is a poor result for a system with a top-tier CPU. The ranking is dragged down entirely by the GPU, as the RX 6600's 63rd percentile standing among all GPUs is the bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6520P (93786, 0% delta), the AMD EPYC 4564P (95183, -1.5% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9175F (95615, -1.9% delta). These are all server-class processors with similar multithreaded performance. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus's average benchmark score of 93785 is essentially tied with the Xeon 6520P, but the EPYC parts edge it out slightly.

The GPU's nearest rivals are much weaker in absolute terms. The Quadro K6000 (19030, 0% delta), RTX 4050 Mobile (19049, -0.1% delta), and Tesla K20m (19089, -0.3% delta) all score within 0.4% of the RX 6600. This means the GPU is performing exactly as expected for its class. The combo rank of 2228 reflects the mismatch between a 96th percentile CPU and a 63rd percentile GPU. In Evolve, the GPU limits the system to frame rates that are typical of mid-range hardware, despite the CPU's ability to handle far more.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Evolve covers four resolutions and four settings presets, with 16 total data points. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max FPS data, providing frame time variability information.

1920x1080:

• Low: 147 FPS average
• Medium: 114 FPS average (97 min, 131 max)
• High: 89 FPS average
• Ultra: 62 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 98 FPS average
• Medium: 76 FPS average (65 min, 88 max)
• High: 60 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 56 FPS average
• Medium: 43 FPS average (37 min, 50 max)
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 24 FPS average

The data shows a clear relationship between settings and resolution. At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver a playable 62 FPS average. At 1440p, High settings just barely maintain 60 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 41 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings achieve a playable 56 FPS average, and Medium dips to 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS. The frame time consistency at Medium settings is reasonable, with a 34 FPS spread at 1080p and a 13 FPS spread at 4K. The Ultra preset at 4K produces a 24 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

For this combo in Evolve, the optimal settings preset depends on your target resolution and frame rate preference. The data provides clear guidance for each scenario.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the best overall choice. It delivers 114 FPS average with a 97 to 131 FPS range, which is smooth and responsive. The High preset at 89 FPS is also viable if you want better visuals, but the jump from Medium to High costs 25 FPS. Ultra at 62 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, the Low preset at 147 FPS will maximize frame rate, but Medium offers a better balance of visuals and performance.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests using Medium settings to achieve 76 FPS average. This is the highest preset that maintains a playable frame rate, as High drops to 60 FPS exactly and Ultra falls to 41 FPS. The 65 FPS minimum at Medium is acceptable, though frame drops may be noticeable in intense scenes. Low at 98 FPS is the best choice if you prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the RX 6600 is out of its depth. The Low preset at 56 FPS is the only playable option, and even that is marginal. Medium at 43 FPS with a 37 FPS minimum will feel stuttery, and High at 34 FPS is not recommended. Ultra at 24 FPS is effectively unplayable. If you want to play Evolve at 4K with this GPU, you should accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution.

The overall recommendation is to run the Medium preset at 1080p for the best experience. This delivers 114 FPS average with good frame time consistency, and it keeps the GPU within its comfort zone. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p Medium in this game, and the 2491 MHz boost clock provides adequate performance. The CPU's 5.50 GHz boost clock ensures no CPU-related stutters at this setting. For a competitive edge, Low at 147 FPS is the highest frame rate available, but the visual trade-off is significant.