Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a wide range of performance in Evolve, scaling from a comfortable 60 FPS experience at 4K with lowered settings to a high-refresh-rate capable setup at 1080p. The recorded data shows a system that is versatile enough for different display targets, though the demands of higher resolutions and Ultra presets push it to its limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, which records an average of 66.3 FPS. The step up to Medium drops the average to 53.4 FPS, placing it below the playable threshold. High settings at this resolution average 43.8 FPS, while Ultra falls to 26.2 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, achieving an average of 73.1 FPS. This provides a solid margin above the 60 FPS target. Medium runs at 91.4 FPS average, and Low reaches 118.2 FPS average. Ultra is the only setting that fails to clear 60 FPS at this resolution, with an average of 49.4 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 72.9 FPS. This means all four settings are playable. The full breakdown shows High at 104.4 FPS, Medium at 136.3 FPS, and Low at 177.4 FPS average. The data indicates that 1080p is the only resolution where the Ultra preset can be used without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between resolution and settings reveals which component carries more weight in Evolve. Looking at the scaling from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K, the average FPS drops significantly at each step for the same preset. For High settings, the average goes from 104.4 FPS at 1080p to 73.1 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of about 30%. Moving from 1440p High to 4K High, the average falls from 73.1 FPS to 43.8 FPS, another 40% decrease. This steep decline with increasing resolution points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck, as the pixel workload grows faster than the CPU's ability to feed frames.

The GPU's role is further emphasized by the impact of preset changes. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average from 177.4 FPS to 72.9 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces the average from 118.2 FPS to 49.4 FPS. At 4K, the drop is from 66.3 FPS on Low to 26.2 FPS on Ultra. In each case, the performance loss is substantial, indicating that the graphics card's shading, texture, and memory throughput are the limiting factors.

The CPU, an 8-core, 16-thread part with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, appears sufficient to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 177.4 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates without being the primary constraint. However, the data does not include separate CPU and GPU utilization metrics, so the exact balance cannot be quantified. The pattern of FPS scaling with resolution and settings strongly suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant factor in determining playability, especially at 1440p and 4K where the pixel count increases geometrically. The CPU's capabilities, including its 16 MB of L3 cache and high single-thread scores in benchmarks like Cinebench R23 (2916 single-core), provide enough headroom for the GPU to reach its limits.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 on Low is 66.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 53.4 FPS, which is below playable.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS experience at 1440p?

A: High settings provide the highest visual quality while maintaining playability. The average FPS at 2560x1440 on High is 73.1 FPS. Ultra averages 49.4 FPS, so it is not suitable for a steady 60 FPS target.

Q: Is Ultra settings achievable at 1080p?

A: Yes, Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 72.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra is playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K?

A: The data shows a significant drop. For High settings, the average FPS falls from 104.4 FPS at 1080p to 43.8 FPS at 4K, a reduction of over half the frame rate. The same trend applies to all presets.

Q: Which component is more important for this game?

A: The GPU appears to be the limiting factor. The FPS scales heavily with resolution and graphics preset, while the CPU's performance metrics suggest it can handle the workload at lower resolutions where the system reaches 177.4 FPS average on Low at 1080p.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: No, all four presets at 1920x1080 exceed 60 FPS average. The lowest average is 72.9 FPS on Ultra, which still provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Evolve has a clear answer across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system runs the game smoothly at every preset, including Ultra with an average of 72.9 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. The best visual quality that maintains 60 FPS is High, averaging 73.1 FPS. Ultra falls short at 49.4 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, playability is limited to Low settings, which averages 66.3 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS, with averages of 53.4 FPS, 43.8 FPS, and 26.2 FPS respectively.

In summary, this combination is fully capable of running Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings, and at 1440p with high settings. At 4K, users must reduce the preset to Low to maintain a playable frame rate. The recorded measurements indicate a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is taken directly from the recorded measurements for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

At 3840x2160:

• Ultra: 26.2 FPS average
• High: 43.8 FPS average
• Medium: 53.4 FPS average
• Low: 66.3 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Ultra: 49.4 FPS average
• High: 73.1 FPS average
• Medium: 91.4 FPS average
• Low: 118.2 FPS average

At 1920x1080:

• Ultra: 72.9 FPS average
• High: 104.4 FPS average
• Medium: 136.3 FPS average
• Low: 177.4 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern. Each step up in resolution reduces the average FPS substantially, and each step up in settings does the same within a resolution. The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded, so the analysis relies solely on these average figures.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of CPU and GPU ranks 2256th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is consistent with the hardware generation. The GPU is from the GeForce 20-series, which launched in 2019, and the CPU is from the Ryzen 5000 series, released in 2022.

The rank reflects that while the system is capable of playing the game at 1080p and 1440p, it is not among the top performers. The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU's percentile ranking is 65, outperforming 65% of all GPUs. However, the combination's rank in this specific game suggests that Evolve is more demanding on the GPU than average, as the GPU's lower percentile relative to the CPU contributes to the overall mid-pack position.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar results in this system.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its closest rivals are:

• Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530, a negligible delta of -0.1%.
• AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with an average score of 25485, a delta of 0.1%.
• AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with an average score of 25550, a delta of -0.1%.
• AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with an average score of 25446, a delta of 0.3%.

These deltas are all within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700's score, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in terms of raw processing power.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with an average score of 20480, a delta of -1%.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534, a delta of -1.2%.
• Intel Arc B570 with an average score of 20556, a delta of -1.3%.
• Intel Arc A750 with an average score of 20582, a delta of -1.5%.

These GPUs score within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER, so swapping in any of them would likely produce very similar frame rates in Evolve. The RTX 3070 Mobile, despite being a mobile part, scores closely enough to be considered a direct alternative. The Intel Arc cards also fall into this performance band, suggesting they would deliver comparable results. This information helps identify what other builds might offer similar gameplay experiences without needing to test each one individually.