Evolve

This combo of an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a solid match for a game like Evolve, which launched in 2015. The benchmark data shows this pairing handles the game well across most popular resolutions and settings, with the notable exception of 4K Ultra. The CPU is a modern 6-core/12-thread part that sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU, though from an older generation, still lands in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Together, the data indicates a system that should provide a smooth experience for the vast majority of players.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes, the data shows it clears 60 FPS at every tested setting at 1920x1080. The lowest average FPS at this resolution is 90 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 60.3 FPS, making it the best playable setting. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets are playable. The Medium preset delivers an average of 65 FPS. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 34.2 FPS, so 4K requires a compromise on visual quality.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F's average benchmark score is 25005, which is only 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F's score of 24964. This indicates nearly identical multi-threaded performance between the two processors.

Q: What GPU is most similar in performance to the RTX 3070?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is the closest rival, with an average score of 17083 compared to the RTX 3070's 17208. This puts the RTX 3070 just 0.7% ahead in average benchmark performance.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo for Evolve?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination is ranked 1622 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the upper half of all tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1622 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the 56th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms more than half of the systems in the database for this specific title. While not a top-tier enthusiast build, this is a strong mid-range position. The ranking is a reflection of the balanced pairing: the CPU's strong single-threaded performance (a 3dmark single-thread score of 951 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943) ensures the game's logic and physics are handled without bottlenecking the GPU. Similarly, the RTX 3070's Passmark G3D score of 22214 provides ample rasterization power for a 2015 title. The data suggests that most of the 2078 combos ranked above this one likely feature higher-end GPUs like the RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT, which would offer more headroom at 4K Ultra settings. The 1622 rank is a solid, respectable position that translates to a dependable 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p, which is where most gamers will be playing this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what settings to use for a 60 FPS target at each resolution.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option and still delivers an average of 90 FPS. This is the definitive choice for 1080p, offering the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset is also the best option here, though it is a closer call. It achieves an average of 60.3 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This allows for maximum graphical quality at 1440p.
• 3840x2160: At 4K, the Medium preset is the best playable option, averaging 65 FPS. The High preset drops to 50 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.2 FPS, so Medium is the only preset that balances visual quality with a playable frame rate. The Low preset offers a higher frame rate at 79.6 FPS, but Medium provides a significantly better visual experience for only a 14.6 FPS reduction.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are looking at hardware that would behave similarly, the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this combo provide a good reference.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F's average benchmark score is 25005. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with an average score of 24964 and a delta of just 0.2%, meaning it is virtually identical in performance. The Intel Core i7-11850H (avg score 24935, delta 0.3%) and Intel Core i7-13620H (avg score 24911, delta 0.4%) are also extremely close, showing that this level of CPU performance is a common target. The AMD EPYC 9474F is slightly faster, with an average score of 25103, a -0.4% delta, but is a server-class chip and not a direct consumer alternative. Swapping the 8400F for any of these consumer rivals would result in virtually no change in game performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with an average score of 17083, a delta of 0.7%. This makes the RX 7600 XT a direct performance equivalent. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (avg score 17037, delta 1%) and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (avg score 17019, delta 1.1%) are also listed as being within 1.1% of the RTX 3070's average score. However, these are much older architectures, and their presence in the nearestRivals list is based on average benchmark scores, which may not reflect modern driver support or feature sets like DirectX 12 Ultimate. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is a compute card and is not a relevant gaming alternative. For gaming, the Radeon RX 7600 XT is the key comparable card.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from the measured FPS at different resolutions shows how the balance of work shifts between the CPU and GPU as the resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily CPU-bound. Evidence for this is the large FPS delta between the Low and Ultra presets. The Low preset averages 218.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 90 FPS. This 128.6 FPS spread shows that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU a massive number of frames at lower settings, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as the graphical load increases. The CPU's strong single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943) is what allows this high ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the system becomes more balanced. The FPS spread between Low (143 FPS) and Ultra (60.3 FPS) is 82.7 FPS. The GPU is now doing more work per frame, which narrows the gap between settings. The RTX 3070 is still able to push the Ultra preset to just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the CPU is no longer able to generate the extremely high frame rates seen at 1080p. This indicates the GPU is starting to become the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The FPS spread between Low (79.6 FPS) and Ultra (34.2 FPS) is 45.4 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes as the GPU struggles with the sheer pixel count. The data shows that the 4K Ultra preset is simply too demanding for the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The CPU is no longer the limiting factor; the GPU's raw performance is what dictates the final frame rate. In summary, the Ryzen 5 8400F is more than enough for this game, and the RTX 3070 is the component that determines playability at higher resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Evolve, and it can do so with high visual quality. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 1920x1080: This is a fully playable setup. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 90 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a smooth, maxed-out experience.
• 2560x1440: This is also a fully playable setup. All four presets average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset hits an average of 60.3 FPS, which is a playable result, though it has little headroom for dips. For a more comfortable margin, the High preset at 88 FPS is a safer option.
• 3840x2160: This is partially playable. Only the Low (79.6 FPS) and Medium (65 FPS) presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 50 FPS and Ultra at 34.2 FPS are not playable. To play at 4K, you must use the Medium preset, which still provides a good visual experience at an average of 65 FPS.

The data confirms that for a game like Evolve, this combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is a powerful pairing. It delivers a definitive 60+ FPS experience at 1080p and 1440p, and only asks for a settings compromise when pushing 4K. The system's overall rank of 1622 out of 3700 combos shows it is a capable and well-rounded build for this title.