Evolve

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 68.5 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold at 113.4 FPS and 87.7 FPS respectively, but the Ultra preset falls short at 46.0 FPS, making it unplayable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 83.8 FPS. Every preset tested at this resolution, from Low at 197.2 FPS to High at 118.5 FPS, exceeds the playability threshold, so users can max out the game without concern.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset again leads the pack as the most demanding playable option, with an average of 125.1 FPS. The full range of presets runs far above the 60 FPS minimum: Low hits 229.6 FPS, Medium reaches 209.4 FPS, and High produces 176.8 FPS. This resolution offers the widest headroom for high refresh rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance across all resolutions, but the degree shifts with resolution. Benchmark results indicate that the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases, which points to the graphics card carrying the heavier load at higher pixel counts.

At 1920x1080, the spread from Low (229.6 FPS) to Ultra (125.1 FPS) is a 104.5 FPS difference. This narrower gap suggests that the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, is more engaged at lower resolutions, where the GPU can produce frames quickly and the processor must keep up with draw calls and game logic. The RTX 4070 SUPER is not fully saturated at 1080p, so the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads matter more here.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low to Ultra spread grows to 113.4 FPS (197.2 down to 83.8). The GPU begins to take on more responsibility, as evidenced by the larger drop from High to Ultra at this resolution. At 1440p, the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus become more relevant, while the CPU still contributes meaningfully at the lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Low to Ultra spread is 67.4 FPS (113.4 down to 46.0), and critically, the Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS while High remains playable. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting factor, as its raw throughput, 35.48 TFLOPS FP32, cannot sustain Ultra settings. The CPU's influence diminishes, as even the Low preset at 4K (113.4 FPS) is well below the 1080p Low result (229.6 FPS), showing that resolution scaling is primarily a GPU bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 229.6 average FPS
• Medium: 209.4 average FPS
• High: 176.8 average FPS
• Ultra: 125.1 average FPS

At 1080p, all presets deliver well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The step from Low to Medium costs 20.2 FPS, while Medium to High costs 32.6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 51.7 FPS. The Ultra preset still provides a very smooth experience, with enough headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

2560x1440:

• Low: 197.2 average FPS
• Medium: 151.4 average FPS
• High: 118.5 average FPS
• Ultra: 83.8 average FPS

At 1440p, the pattern continues but with tighter margins. Low to Medium drops 45.8 FPS, Medium to High drops 32.9 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 34.7 FPS. The Ultra preset remains comfortably above 60 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for visual quality and performance.

3840x2160:

• Low: 113.4 average FPS
• Medium: 87.7 average FPS
• High: 68.5 average FPS
• Ultra: 46.0 average FPS

At 4K, the scaling becomes more punitive. Low to Medium drops 25.7 FPS, Medium to High drops 19.2 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 22.5 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 46.0 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High remains playable at 68.5 FPS, but the margin is slim. Users targeting 4K should stick to High or lower presets for a consistent experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits at the 84th percentile among all tested processors. Its nearest rivals in the database show very tight clustering. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34,222 on average, just 0.1% below the 3700X's 34,260 average benchmark score. The AMD EPYC 4244P matches that 0.1% delta, also scoring 34,220. The Intel Core i5-13450HX is 0.2% faster with a score of 34,333, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H trails by 0.5% at 34,083. Any of these processors would behave nearly identically in Evolve, as the single-thread and multi-thread performance differences are negligible for this game's frame pacing.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 1% of its 43,223 average benchmark score. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (non-24 GB variant) scores 43,301, 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the closest significant outlier at 43,667, which is 1% faster. In game, these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates at every resolution and preset, meaning users with any of these cards would see the same playability boundaries.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The recorded data says yes, with caveats by resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. The best playable preset is High with an average of 68.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin. Ultra is not playable at 46.0 FPS, so 4K users must sacrifice the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully playable across all four presets. The best playable preset is Ultra at 83.8 FPS, giving users the complete visual experience with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS line. Even the most demanding settings leave room for occasional dips without crossing into unplayable territory.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset, with Ultra achieving 125.1 FPS. This is the most forgiving resolution, offering more than double the playability threshold at max settings. Users with 1080p displays can enable every visual option and still enjoy a very smooth experience.

Overall, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is well suited for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, and remains viable at 4K with a moderate settings reduction.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing at 779 out of 3,700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21% of all systems evaluated for Evolve. This percentile reflects the strong performance of both components. The RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 83rd percentile GPU ranking, provides the bulk of the frame rendering muscle, while the Ryzen 7 3700X, at the 84th CPU percentile, ensures the processor side does not bottleneck at lower resolutions. The rank indicates that this combo outperforms roughly four out of five tested systems in this game, which aligns with the measured FPS numbers showing 60+ FPS at High or Ultra across all resolutions except 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 46.0, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 68.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 83.8 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, so it is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality.

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to Low at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 229.6 FPS while Ultra averages 125.1 FPS, a difference of 104.5 FPS. The Ultra preset still provides a very smooth experience, so the trade-off is acceptable for most users.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The evidence is that the Ultra preset drops below 60 FPS while the CPU remains capable, and the Low preset at 4K (113.4 FPS) is far lower than Low at 1080p (229.6 FPS), showing that resolution scaling is driven by the graphics card's load.

Q: Which components perform similarly to this CPU and GPU?

A: For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H are all within 0.5% of the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score. For the GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, and NVIDIA Quadro M6000 are within 0.2%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% faster.

Q: What rank does this combo hold among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 779th out of 3,700 tested combos, placing it in the top 21% of all systems in the database for this game.