Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces an average of 42.7 FPS on High settings, 67.7 FPS on Low, 54.7 FPS on Medium, and 27.3 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Medium to Ultra is substantial, with Ultra delivering roughly half the frame rate of Medium. Low is the only setting at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so with a modest margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the combo delivers 72.6 FPS on High, 117.3 FPS on Low, 90.8 FPS on Medium, and 51.8 FPS on Ultra. The jump from High to Ultra costs about 21 FPS, which is a significant penalty for the extra visual fidelity. Low and Medium both provide comfortable headroom above 60 FPS, while High remains playable but closer to the line.

At 1920x1080, the results are 108.8 FPS on High, 175.9 FPS on Low, 136.3 FPS on Medium, and 72 FPS on Ultra. Every preset clears 60 FPS, with Low nearly tripling the threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, but even the most demanding preset retains a playable average. The data indicates that this resolution is where the combo has the most flexibility, allowing users to prioritize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU pairing as 2145 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. That places it in the lower half of all configurations, but the percentile position alone does not tell the full story. The ranking reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER, which sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 8400F ranks at the 77th percentile among CPUs. The GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as its percentile is noticeably lower than the processor's.

This rank means the combo is not a top-tier configuration for Evolve, but it is far from the bottom. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p, the system handles all presets, while at 1440p it handles three of four. The ranking also accounts for the fact that Evolve is a title with modest demands by modern standards, so the combo's position in the middle of the pack is consistent with its ability to deliver playable frame rates at lower resolutions and settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 67.7 FPS. Medium falls short at 54.7 FPS, so users targeting 4K must accept the lowest preset to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, delivering 72.6 FPS. This is a strong result, as it allows for high visual quality while keeping the frame rate above the playable threshold. Medium and Low also work, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This gives users the full visual experience at the most common resolution, and the frame rate is still 12 FPS above the playable threshold. The data shows a clear progression: as resolution increases, the maximum playable preset drops from Ultra to High to Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 with a delta of 0.2% from the 8400F's average benchmark score of 25005. The Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.3% behind at 24935, the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.4% behind at 24911, and the AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% ahead at 25103. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% lower), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% lower), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% lower). The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 20282, so these rivals are all within a narrow band. In practice, swapping the GPU for any of these would yield comparable frame rates in Evolve, with differences too small to notice in real gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low is 67.7 FPS. Medium drops to 54.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings, with an average of 72.6 FPS. Ultra falls to 51.8 FPS, which is not playable according to the database's threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 8400F is at the 77th percentile among CPUs. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions also points to GPU-bound behavior.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Intel Arc A750 has an average benchmark score of 20582, which is 1.5% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. In Evolve, the difference would be minimal, likely within a few frames per second.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 72 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest preset available at this resolution, and it remains playable.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: No. It ranks 2145 out of 3700 combos, placing it in the lower half of the database. However, the rank is still sufficient for playable performance at lower resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 72 FPS. This is the ideal scenario for this combo, offering full visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset at 72.6 FPS, while Medium and Low also work. Ultra is not playable at 51.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low clears the threshold at 67.7 FPS, making 4K a compromise-heavy experience.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at every preset, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is playable only at Low. Users who prioritize resolution over detail will find Low at 4K acceptable, but those who prefer higher settings should target 1440p or 1080p. The combo's rank of 2145 out of 3700 reflects this mixed capability, with enough performance for mainstream gaming but not enough for high-end 4K or maxed-out 1440p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Evolve's performance for this combo. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile ranking, compared to the CPU's 77th percentile, indicates that the graphics card is the weaker link. This is typical for a game that is primarily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

The scaling between resolutions supports this conclusion. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 175.9 FPS, which is well beyond the CPU's ability to feed the GPU in many scenarios. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 27.3 FPS, a reduction of over 84% from 1080p Low. This drastic drop is characteristic of GPU limitations, as the workload per pixel increases with resolution while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

The preset scaling also points to GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 175.9 to 72 FPS, a 59% decrease. At 1440p, the same preset change drops the average from 117.3 to 51.8 FPS, a 56% decrease. At 4K, the drop is from 67.7 to 27.3 FPS, a 60% decrease. The consistency of this scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU's processing power, define the performance envelope.

The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample headroom for Evolve's workload. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and a Passmark multithread score of 24389, suggest it is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 2070 SUPER in this title. The bottleneck is clearly on the graphics side, and users looking to improve frame rates should focus on GPU upgrades rather than CPU upgrades.