Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data, measured directly from this hardware configuration, shows that the pairing delivers well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly all settings and resolutions. The RTX 4080, a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, provides the overwhelming majority of the rendering horsepower, while the 6-core Zen 4 CPU ensures the frame pipeline stays fed. The results are clear: this system is overqualified for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains fully playable even at 4K with High settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution, and the data shows a clear ceiling at 4K.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the best playable setting is High, which produces an average of 78 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that clears the 60 FPS bar. Moving up to Ultra drops the average to 54 FPS, which falls below the playability threshold. The Medium preset runs at 99 FPS average, but High offers superior visual fidelity while still delivering a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can handle the maximum preset. Ultra settings run at an average of 95 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at this resolution, as there is no visual quality higher to select.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the story is identical to 1440p but with even more headroom. Ultra settings produce an average of 141 FPS, making it the definitive best setting for this resolution. The GPU is clearly not the bottleneck here, as the frame rate is more than double the playability threshold.

For all resolutions, the data indicates that Low and Medium presets are also playable, but the High and Ultra presets are the optimal choices for balancing visual quality with performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 have direct performance counterparts that would yield nearly identical results in Evolve.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 8400F’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores within 0.2% of the 8400F. This is an essentially negligible difference, meaning a system with the 7500F would produce the same frame rates in Evolve. Two other close rivals are the Intel Core i7-11850H and the Intel Core i7-13620H, both within 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. The AMD EPYC 9474F is also within -0.4%, but that is a server-class chip not typically used in gaming builds. For practical purposes, any of these processors would behave identically in this game, as the bottleneck is overwhelmingly on the GPU.

For the GPU, the closest match is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 0.1% higher on average. This is within the margin of error, so you would see no measurable difference in Evolve. The other two nearest rivals are actually ahead in synthetic benchmarks: the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores -2.6% relative to the RTX 4080 (meaning the RX 6750 GRE is 2.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores -2.7% higher. While these AMD parts have slightly higher aggregate synthetic scores, the difference is small enough that in a real game like Evolve, the frame rates would be nearly indistinguishable. If you were to swap in any of these four GPUs, the gameplay experience would be effectively the same.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and presets. The table below shows the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates where recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 128 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 99 | 84 | 114 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 78 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 54 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 225 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 174 | 148 | 200 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 137 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 323 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 260 | 221 | 299 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 204 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 141 | — | — |

At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low settings hit 323 FPS average, Medium reaches 260 FPS, High runs at 204 FPS, and Ultra still manages 141 FPS. The only min/max data recorded at this resolution is for Medium, showing a range from 221 FPS to 299 FPS, indicating very consistent performance.

At 1440p, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings give 225 FPS, Medium gives 174 FPS (with a min of 148 FPS and max of 200 FPS), High gives 137 FPS, and Ultra drops to 95 FPS. Even the lowest recorded frame at Medium settings (148 FPS) is far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K, the impact of the higher resolution becomes apparent. Low settings still deliver 128 FPS average. Medium drops to 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. High settings run at 78 FPS, which remains playable. Ultra is the only preset that fails the 60 FPS test, averaging 54 FPS.

The Verdict

This system can run Evolve at a playable level in every resolution tested, with only one exception at the highest quality setting.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable. The Ultra preset averages 141 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the ideal resolution for maxing out the game.

At 2560x1440, the same holds true. All presets are playable, including Ultra at 95 FPS average. The data shows no issues with frame pacing or drops below the threshold, as the Medium preset’s minimum of 148 FPS demonstrates.

At 3840x2160, the situation is slightly more nuanced. The playable settings are High (78 FPS), Medium (99 FPS), and Low (128 FPS). The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, you should stick to High settings for the best visual quality while staying comfortably above 60 FPS.

Overall, the RTX 4080’s 16 GB of VRAM and the Ryzen 5 8400F’s strong single-thread performance combine to make this a very capable Evolve machine. The only compromise you will face is at 4K Ultra, where you must step down one preset level.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Evolve, the GPU is the dominant component at every resolution, but the CPU’s role becomes slightly more relevant at lower resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is the clear bottleneck only at Ultra settings (141 FPS). At Low settings, the frame rate reaches 323 FPS, which is so high that the CPU’s per-thread performance becomes a limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 8400F’s single-thread score of 3685 in Passmark and its 4.70 GHz boost clock provide enough headroom to push these very high frame rates, but the data suggests the CPU is working harder at this resolution than at higher ones.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more of the load. The scaling from Low (225 FPS) to Ultra (95 FPS) shows a drop of 130 FPS, which is a direct result of the increasing pixel count and shading workload. The CPU remains sufficient, as even the lowest Medium min frame of 148 FPS shows no CPU-induced stutter.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for performance. The difference between Low (128 FPS) and Ultra (54 FPS) is a 74 FPS drop, driven purely by the GPU’s fill rate and shading units. The RTX 4080’s 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate are the key specifications at this resolution. The CPU’s 12 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache are more than adequate to keep up, as the frame rates at 4K are not high enough to strain the processor.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this: at Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 260 FPS at 1080p to 174 FPS at 1440p to 99 FPS at 4K. This consistent drop is proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a classic GPU-bound workload signature. If you are looking to upgrade, the GPU is where you would see the most benefit, but given that this system already plays Evolve flawlessly at 4K High, such an upgrade is unnecessary.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings is 95 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 4K gaming on this system?

A: The best setting at 3840x2160 is High, which delivers an average of 78 FPS. Ultra at 4K only averages 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 overkill for this game at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, even Ultra settings run at 141 FPS average. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating significant headroom. The GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest CPU rival?

A: The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores within 0.2% of the 8400F in aggregate benchmarks. This means they are functionally identical for Evolve.

Q: Are there any settings that are not playable at 1440p?

A: No. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 2560x1440. The lowest average FPS is Ultra at 95 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded in the entire benchmark set?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 84 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still above the 60 FPS playable threshold.