Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Across all tested resolutions, this combination produces frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the most demanding settings remaining viable at every resolution except 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU proves more than adequate even at 1080p where frame rates peak well above 200 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 77 FPS. The Medium preset runs at 99 FPS average, while Low reaches 127 FPS. Notably, Ultra at 4K drops to 54 FPS average, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The recorded data therefore indicates that High is the optimal ceiling for 4K, offering a nearly 43% headroom above the playability threshold while maintaining visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle Ultra settings at 94 FPS average, which is the best playable preset. High runs at 136 FPS, Medium at 173 FPS, and Low at 203 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High is 42 FPS, suggesting that the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution, with Ultra still leaving 34 FPS of margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium shows a minimum FPS of 147, indicating that even the lowest frame rates at this resolution stay far above playable levels.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at 140 FPS average, making it the best playable preset. High reaches 194 FPS, Medium 212 FPS, and Low 232 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded at Medium is 180, which means that even the most demanding preset at 1080p never approaches the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Ultra to High is 54 FPS, and the overall range from Low to Ultra spans 92 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU can handle all settings at this resolution with exceptional frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear GPU-bound trend, with the CPU playing a supporting role. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 232 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 127 FPS, a reduction of 105 FPS or roughly 45%. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU workload at higher resolutions is the primary constraint, as the CPU would otherwise be able to sustain higher frame rates if the GPU were not the bottleneck.

The preset scaling within each resolution reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates from 232 FPS to 140 FPS, a 40% decline. At 1440p, the same preset change drops from 203 FPS to 94 FPS, a 54% decline. At 4K, the reduction from Low to Ultra is from 127 FPS to 54 FPS, a 57% decline. The increasing percentage drop at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is being pushed progressively harder, while the CPU remains relatively constant in its workload.

The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 2 architecture, demonstrates sufficient capacity for this title. The benchmark results show a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092 and a single-core score of 204, which places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen 7 3700X sits within 0.5% of its nearest rivals in average benchmark score, confirming that it is not a limiting factor for Evolve at any tested resolution. The GPU, on the other hand, shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 and sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, making it the dominant performance driver.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 54, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 77 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 run at 94 FPS average, which is the highest preset tested and remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K for this combo?

A: At Low settings, 1080p averages 232 FPS versus 127 FPS at 4K, a difference of 105 FPS. At High settings, 1080p averages 194 FPS versus 77 FPS at 4K, a difference of 117 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The performance scaling between resolutions indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 232 FPS, which would be difficult to achieve if the CPU were constraining performance. The Ryzen 7 3700X ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, well above the requirements for this title.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 84 at 4K Medium settings. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 147 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 180 FPS. No minimum values are reported for other presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 565th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with an average score of 34222 (0.1% difference), the AMD EPYC 4244P at 34220 (0.1% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 34083 (0.5% difference). The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning users with any of these chips would see similar frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios. The benchmark data shows that the Ryzen 7 3700X's average score of 34260 is essentially tied with these alternatives, so swapping between them would produce no measurable difference in this title.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with an average score of 54247, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.7% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.8% higher). These deltas are small enough that all four alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. In practical terms, the RTX 4080 would behave almost identically to the RTX 4080 SUPER, while the AMD options might offer a marginal FPS increase of 2-3% based on their higher average scores. However, the differences remain within a range that would not be perceptible in actual gameplay, given that all of these GPUs are already delivering frame rates well above 60 FPS at the tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 565th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 15.3% of all configurations. This rank reflects the overall balance of CPU and GPU performance, with the GPU's 86th percentile standing and the CPU's 84th percentile standing combining to produce a system that handles Evolve with substantial headroom at most settings. The rank indicates that while there are certainly faster combinations in the database, this pairing is well above the median and delivers a smooth experience across all tested resolutions.

The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the system achieves 140 FPS at Ultra settings, which is more than double the playable threshold. At 1440p, Ultra runs at 94 FPS, and at 4K, High runs at 77 FPS. These results suggest that the combo's rank of 565 is driven more by the GPU's high-end positioning than any CPU limitation, since the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested configuration. The 3700th entry in the database would represent the slowest combo, and the gap between this system and that baseline is substantial based on the frame rates recorded.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve across all tested resolutions and presets, with the single exception of 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High with an average of 77 FPS, while Low runs at 127 FPS and Medium at 99 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls short at 54 FPS, missing the 60 FPS threshold by 6 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 94 FPS and Low reaching 203 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 140 FPS at Ultra, 194 FPS at High, 212 FPS at Medium, and 232 FPS at Low, all well above the playability threshold.

The verdict is clear: this combination is more than sufficient for Evolve. The only scenario where it fails to maintain 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which is the most demanding configuration tested. For users who prioritize 4K gaming, dropping to High settings yields a comfortable 77 FPS with 17 FPS of headroom. For 1440p and 1080p users, the system handles maximum settings without issue, and the frame rates are high enough to support high-refresh-rate displays. The CPU and GPU both rank in the 84th and 86th percentiles respectively, and the combo's 565th place ranking out of 3700 configurations confirms that this is a capable system for Evolve, delivering smooth gameplay at virtually every setting combination except the single most demanding one.