Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile in Evolve, with benchmark data showing this combination ranks 293rd out of 3,700 tested configurations, placing it in the top 8% of all recorded systems. The measured results reveal a hardware pairing that handles the game with substantial headroom across most resolutions and presets, though the most demanding settings at 4K expose its first meaningful limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset achieves an average of 321 FPS, representing the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS, demonstrating consistent frame delivery even during intense sequences. The High preset maintains an average of 203 FPS, while the Ultra preset still delivers a robust 140 FPS average, indicating that even the most visually demanding settings at 1080p leave substantial performance reserves.

Scaling to 2560x1440, the system continues to show strength but with more pronounced differences between presets. The Low preset averages 224 FPS, while Medium reaches 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings produce 136 FPS, and Ultra drops to 94 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a performance reduction of approximately 58%, yet every preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that 1440p gaming is entirely comfortable for this configuration.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the first significant strain. The Low preset still manages a strong 127 FPS average, and Medium maintains 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings deliver 77 FPS, which remains playable but begins to approach the threshold. However, the Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the most demanding 4K settings exceed what this pairing can consistently sustain. The gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with Ultra running 45% slower than Medium, highlighting a steep performance cliff at the highest settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in determining Evolve’s frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54,209 places it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, and its performance scaling across resolutions follows the expected pattern of a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p, the CPU’s capabilities are sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 321 FPS Low preset result, which suggests the Ryzen 5 7400F can keep up with the graphics card’s demands at lower resolutions.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the workload shifts increasingly toward the GPU, and the measured FPS drops align closely with the increased pixel count. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, scores 21,765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. These scores indicate a processor well-suited for gaming workloads, and the data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking even at the highest frame rates recorded.

The scaling between presets further illuminates the component roles. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS from 127 to 99, a 22% decrease, while from Medium to High it drops from 99 to 77, a 22% decrease again. From High to Ultra, the drop from 77 to 54 represents a 30% decrease, which is steeper than the previous steps. This pattern suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that disproportionately tax the GPU, confirming that graphics card performance is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra rather than CPU capability.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 60 FPS on 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 54, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest 4K preset that maintains 60 FPS is High, which averages 77 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 1440p, achieving an average of 94 FPS. This makes Ultra the best visually demanding option that still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with no need to compromise on quality.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32,707 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32,812 (0.2% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32,662, placing it 0.3% behind.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54,209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, scores 54,247, which is only 0.1% higher, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between Medium and Ultra at 4K?

A: Yes, the gap is considerable. At 3840x2160, Medium averages 99 FPS while Ultra averages 54 FPS, a difference of 45%. This indicates that Ultra settings at 4K impose a much heavier rendering load that this hardware cannot sustain at playable rates.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame delivery?

A: The data shows stable frame pacing where minimum values are recorded. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 220 FPS against an average of 258 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, the minimum is 147 FPS against 173 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 84 FPS stays comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 7400F’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32,707, which is just 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32,812, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32,697, a 0.2% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32,662 trails by 0.3%. These processors would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning users with any of these chips would see no meaningful difference in frame rates given the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s closest competitor is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54,247 in average benchmarks, a mere 0.1% difference from the SUPER variant’s 54,209. This indicates that in real-world gaming, the two cards are effectively interchangeable for Evolve. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB achieves 55,698, a 2.7% advantage, and the AMD Radeon 8060S reaches 55,757, sitting 2.8% higher. These alternatives would provide similar or slightly better frame rates in Evolve, though the delta is small enough that all would maintain playable performance at the same resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 293rd out of 3,700 tested configurations in Evolve, placing it in the top 7.9% of all recorded systems. This high ranking reflects the strong synergy between the CPU and GPU, with the processor’s 83rd percentile standing and the graphics card’s 86th percentile positioning combining to create a system that excels in this game. The ranking suggests that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of tested combos, and the measured FPS data confirms that it delivers playable performance at every resolution and preset combination except for 4K Ultra.

The near-parity of the CPU’s rival scores and the GPU’s rival scores indicates that this ranking is not the result of an outlier configuration but rather a balanced, high-performance pairing. The 3,700 tested combos span a wide range of hardware, and landing at 293rd means this system sits comfortably ahead of the median configuration while still leaving room for higher-end setups that might achieve better 4K Ultra performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve effectively across most settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 140 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 94 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system maintains playable frame rates on Low (127 FPS), Medium (99 FPS), and High (77 FPS), but Ultra falls short at 54 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that this pairing is fully capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming at any preset, and for 4K gaming up to High settings. For players targeting 4K Ultra, this configuration will not sustain 60 FPS, and they would need to either reduce settings to High or consider more powerful hardware. Overall, this system delivers a strong gaming experience in Evolve with ample headroom for high refresh rate monitors at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 140 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate more than double the playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best option, averaging 94 FPS. This comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and allows players to enjoy the highest visual fidelity at 1440p without sacrificing smoothness, though the margin above the threshold is narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, which averages 77 FPS. This stays above the 60 FPS threshold while offering better visual quality than Medium, which averages 99 FPS but at lower detail settings. Players seeking 4K performance should select High for the best balance of quality and playability, while those who prioritize frame rate can drop to Medium or Low.