Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Evolve across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution on at least three of the four quality presets. At 4K, the system manages 63.6 FPS on High settings, while dropping to 41.9 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the most demanding preset is the only one that falls below the playability mark. The benchmark results, drawn from measured FPS data rather than estimates, position this combination as a strong performer for this 2015 FPS title, with headroom at lower resolutions that allows for maximum quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, with average frame rates provided for each configuration. At 1920x1080, the lowest tested resolution, the system produces 264.9 FPS on Low settings, 200.5 FPS on Medium, 156.4 FPS on High, and 112.1 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a steady decline as visual quality increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 152.8 FPS difference, or roughly 58% of the Low-setting score. The scaling pattern is consistent: each step up in settings costs a meaningful but not disproportionate share of performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop to 174.1 FPS on Low, 135.6 FPS on Medium, 104.6 FPS on High, and 75.6 FPS on Ultra. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 34% on Low, 32% on Medium, 33% on High, and 33% on Ultra, showing a remarkably uniform scaling factor across all settings. This consistency suggests the bottleneck shifts evenly with pixel count rather than favoring one component disproportionately at any quality tier.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 100.1 FPS on Low, 75.7 FPS on Medium, 63.6 FPS on High, and 41.9 FPS on Ultra. The step from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 43% of performance on Low, 44% on Medium, 39% on High, and 45% on Ultra, again demonstrating consistent scaling. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 60 FPS, and it does so by a significant margin of 18.1 FPS below the playability threshold. No min or max FPS values are provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution increases, while the CPU retains sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a limiting factor at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the 264.9 FPS result suggests the system is operating well above typical CPU-bound thresholds for this genre, meaning the Ryzen 5 8400F’s six cores and twelve threads are more than adequate for the workload. The 3DMark multi-threaded score of 6091 and single-thread score of 951 for this processor support the notion that it handles the game’s logic without creating a bottleneck.

The scaling between 1080p and 1440p, which costs roughly one-third of performance across all settings, points to the GPU as the primary driver of frame rate changes. The RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for the higher pixel counts, and the consistent percentage drops with resolution increases suggest the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting. At 4K Ultra, where the system drops to 41.9 FPS, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with pixel count in the same way.

Between presets, the performance delta from Low to Ultra at each resolution is substantial but not prohibitive, indicating that the GPU’s 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs are being fully utilized as settings increase. The fact that the system can hit 100.1 FPS at 4K Low but only 41.9 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrates that the RTX 4070’s raw throughput is sufficient for the game’s geometry and texture loads at lower quality, but the Ultra preset’s additional effects push it past its limits at that resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F’s average benchmark score of 25005 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964), making the 7500F a near-identical match for this game’s CPU demands. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, a 0.3% delta, while the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.4% delta, all of which would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve at the tested resolutions. The AMD EPYC 9474F sits slightly higher at 25103, a -0.4% delta, meaning it would perform essentially the same for this workload.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070’s average benchmark score of 37648 is closely matched by the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628, a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37507, a 0.4% delta. These alternatives would deliver nearly identical FPS in Evolve, with the Tesla P4 being the closest match. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a -1.3% delta, making it slightly faster, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a 1.3% delta, making it slightly slower. For practical purposes, any of these rivals would keep the system within a few frames per second of the measured results, so users with these parts can expect similar playability characteristics.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 4070 ranks 934th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the 75th percentile of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the system’s ability to maintain high frame rates across most settings and resolutions, though it stops short of the top tier where 4K Ultra would remain comfortably above 60 FPS. The data shows that 2766 other combos outperform this pairing, but the majority of those likely feature higher-end GPUs or newer architectures that push the 4K Ultra preset into playable territory.

The rank is influenced by the fact that the combo’s weakest result, 41.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, drags down its overall standing despite excellent performance elsewhere. At 1080p and 1440p, the system outperforms a significant portion of the database, with the 112.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 75.6 FPS at 1440p Ultra both representing strong showings. The percentileVsAllCpus of 77 and percentileVsAllGpus of 81 for the individual components suggest that the CPU is slightly below the GPU in relative standing, but the combined rank of 934/3700 indicates the pairing works well together for this title.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? Yes, with caveats at the highest settings and resolution. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 112.1 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 75.6 FPS, leaving comfortable headroom for demanding scenes. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 63.6 FPS, just above the threshold, while Low and Medium also clear it at 100.1 and 75.7 FPS respectively; only Ultra falls short at 41.9 FPS.

For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p regardless of quality settings. At 4K, players must choose between High settings at 63.6 FPS or drop to Medium for a more comfortable 75.7 FPS, while Ultra should be avoided unless frame rate is less critical. The data does not include min or max FPS values, so transient drops below 60 FPS cannot be ruled out, but the average figures suggest the system maintains playable performance in the vast majority of scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 112.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system has enough performance headroom that even the most intensive scenes should remain well above the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 75.6 FPS; this still leaves a 15.6 FPS margin above 60, so players can use maximum quality without concern.

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS are High, averaging 63.6 FPS. This is a narrow margin of just 3.6 FPS above the threshold, so players who prioritize stability might prefer Medium at 75.7 FPS instead. The data does not provide min FPS values, but the average figures indicate that High is technically playable at 4K, while Ultra is not, at 41.9 FPS. For a more consistent experience at 4K, Medium offers a safer buffer at 75.7 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 41.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 63.6 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 75.6 FPS, so all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable. Ultra provides the highest visual quality while remaining above the threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The performance drop is roughly one-third across all settings. For example, Low drops from 264.9 FPS to 174.1 FPS, and Ultra drops from 112.1 FPS to 75.6 FPS, representing approximately 32-34% reductions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, as the 41.9 FPS result is well below the CPU’s demonstrated capability at lower resolutions. The GPU’s 5888 shading units are insufficient for the combined load of 4K resolution and Ultra settings in this game.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 934th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the upper quartile of all configurations. The ranking is held back by the 4K Ultra result, despite strong performance at lower resolutions.

Q: Are there any settings at 1080p that fall below 60 FPS?

A: No. All four presets at 1920x1080 average above 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 112.1 FPS. Even the most demanding settings maintain more than 50 FPS of headroom above the playability threshold.