Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, with 4K requiring a settings compromise. At 1920x1080, the combo runs Ultra at 89.5 FPS, and at 2560x1440 it manages Ultra at 63.7 FPS, both clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 32.6 FPS, but Medium remains playable at 66.7 FPS. The data confirms this is a capable pairing for the game, ranking in the 1576th position out of 3700 tested combos.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K for this combo in Evolve?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium is the highest playable preset, producing an average of 66.7 FPS. Low runs at 83.2 FPS, but Ultra falls below the playable threshold at 32.6 FPS.

Q: Can this system hit 60 FPS at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 63.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High runs at 86 FPS, Medium at 112.8 FPS, and Low at 144.7 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is 0.1% behind with 25485, and the Ryzen 5 6600H trails by 0.1% with 25550.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3070 sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 17083, a 0.7% difference.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset ever playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 32.6, well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows only Low and Medium presets are playable at 4K.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 215.7 FPS while Ultra averages 89.5 FPS. This represents a drop of 126.2 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1576th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the upper half of all systems tested, indicating solid performance headroom for the game. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 78th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 61st percentile among all GPUs.

In practical terms, this rank means the combo delivers consistent frame rates across most resolution and preset combinations. The data shows playable performance at every tested preset for 1080p and 1440p, with only the 4K Ultra setting failing to reach 60 FPS. The rank suggests that while not a top-tier enthusiast setup, this pairing handles Evolve comfortably for the vast majority of gaming scenarios.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25517 places it just above the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550) and just below the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530), with all three within 0.1% of each other. The GPU's average score of 17208 puts it 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17019). These margins are small, indicating that the combo's rank is representative of a balanced mid-range-to-high-end pairing rather than an outlier in either direction.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rivals are all within a 0.3% performance band. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, also 0.1% off. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H matches at 25550, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 0.3% behind with 25446. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning the choice between them would not meaningfully alter frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RTX 3070's nearest rivals show similarly tight margins. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 0.7% slower with a score of 17083, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1% behind at 17037. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 1.1% off at 17019, and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% ahead with 17468. These differences are minor, so swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these alternatives would produce comparable frame rates in Evolve, with the Tesla K40c offering a slight edge.

When considering a full system swap, pairing any of the rival CPUs with the RTX 3070 would yield near-identical results, as would keeping the Ryzen 7 5700 and swapping the GPU for one of its nearest rivals. The benchmark data shows that performance differences among these alternatives are within measurement noise for practical gaming purposes.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers the question: yes, this PC can run Evolve, and it does so with room to spare at most settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 89.5 FPS. This is the strongest showing, providing a high-refresh-rate experience even at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra at 63.7 FPS and Low at 144.7 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is just above the threshold, so players seeking a safety margin could drop to High for 86 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict becomes conditional. Ultra is not playable, averaging only 32.6 FPS. Medium is the best playable setting, achieving 66.7 FPS, while Low runs at 83.2 FPS. This means 4K requires turning down settings to Medium or lower, but the game remains smooth at those levels. The verdictByResolution data confirms that 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at all presets, while 4K is limited to Medium and below.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between components. At 1080p, frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets—Low hits 215.7 FPS, Medium 169.6 FPS, High 128.8 FPS, and Ultra 89.5 FPS. These numbers suggest the GPU is the primary limiter, as even the highest preset remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides ample headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop proportionally but remain playable: Low falls to 144.7 FPS, Medium to 112.8 FPS, High to 86 FPS, and Ultra to 63.7 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 25.8 FPS, indicating a growing GPU load. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Ultra drops to 32.6 FPS, a 57 FPS reduction from 1440p Ultra, while Medium falls to 66.7 FPS. Low remains high at 83.2 FPS.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 3070 is the bottleneck, with CPU performance being sufficient for the game's demands. At 4K, the GPU's limitations are exposed, particularly at Ultra where the 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to maintain playable rates. The CPU's role becomes less critical as resolution increases, with the GPU handling the heavier pixel workload. For players prioritizing high frame rates at 1080p, the CPU is more than adequate; for 4K gaming, the GPU is the definitive constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, which delivers an average of 89.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, and it does so with a 29.5 FPS margin. Players seeking even higher frame rates can drop to High for 128.8 FPS or Medium for 169.6 FPS, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, with an average of 63.7 FPS. This barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, offering a 3.7 FPS margin. For a more comfortable buffer, High runs at 86 FPS and Medium at 112.8 FPS, but Ultra remains the top choice for image quality. The 63.7 FPS result is sufficient for smooth gameplay, though players sensitive to frame drops may prefer High.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, averaging 66.7 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains playable performance, with a 6.7 FPS margin above the threshold. Low runs at 83.2 FPS for extra headroom, while High drops to 47.7 FPS and Ultra to 32.6 FPS, both unplayable. Medium represents the optimal balance at 4K, delivering solid frame rates while preserving visual fidelity.