Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a compelling performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data indicates this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant, with measured frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and presets. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and comparative standing of this hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of high performance, with the most demanding settings still producing playable results. At 1920x1080, the combination produces extraordinary frame rates. The Low preset averages 288 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all configurations. The Medium preset averages 263 FPS, with a minimum of 223 FPS and a maximum of 302 FPS, showing a tight and stable performance window. The High preset averages 225 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains a robust average of 156 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the system is almost certainly limited by the game engine or CPU rather than the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 248 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 193 FPS with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 221 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 151 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 105 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates a smooth experience. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, but the magnitude of the drop is not severe, suggesting the GPU has ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, or 4K, the system continues to deliver impressive results. The Low preset averages 141 FPS, which is a significant achievement for a 4K resolution. The Medium preset averages 110 FPS, with a minimum of 93 FPS and a maximum of 126 FPS. The High preset averages 86 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration, still averages exactly 60 FPS, meeting the playability threshold precisely. This data shows that even at the highest resolution and settings, the system does not fall below the playable standard, although it leaves no headroom at the Ultra/4K combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets provides insight into which component is the primary driver. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS decreases significantly for each preset. For instance, the Ultra preset drops from 156 FPS at 1080p to 105 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60 FPS at 4K. This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the rendering workload increases and the graphics card becomes the limiting factor.

At lower resolutions like 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The difference between the Low preset (288 FPS) and the Ultra preset (156 FPS) is substantial, but even the Low preset's high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has a passmark multithread score of 24303 and a single-thread score of 3296. These scores indicate strong processing power that can handle the game's logic and physics without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions.

The data implies that for Evolve, the GPU is the dominant component at 1440p and 4K, where the resolution scaling has a pronounced effect on frame rates. At 1080p, the system is likely more balanced, with the CPU and GPU sharing the workload. The fact that the RTX 4090, with its massive 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is not fully stressed at 1080p is evident from the high frame rates. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K for the Low preset is from 288 FPS to 141 FPS, a 51% reduction, which underscores the GPU's increasing workload at higher pixel counts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for what other hardware might behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517 and sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530, showing a negligible performance delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, also -0.1% different. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, a 0.3% difference. These rivals are all within a 0.3% performance band, meaning a user with any of these CPUs would see virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347 and is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, a 0% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 with a score of 60140, a 0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower. These deltas are small, suggesting that swapping the RTX 4090 for any of these rivals would result in a similar level of graphics performance, assuming the CPU remains constant. However, the RTX 4090's massive memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s and 16384 shading units are the likely reasons for its high standing, making these rival comparisons more about synthetic benchmark equivalence than real-world gaming parity in all scenarios.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes, the data shows an average FPS of 60 at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This exactly meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS, confirming it is playable, but with no margin for performance dips.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 288, recorded at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This indicates the system has significant performance headroom at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for achieving high frame rates in Evolve?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary factor at higher resolutions. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 60, while at 1080p Ultra it is 156, showing a clear GPU-driven scaling. At 1080p, the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (passmark multithread score of 24303) is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking.

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

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 167 out of 3700 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 4.5% of all systems tested.

Q: Are there other CPUs that would perform similarly to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 in this setup?

A: Yes, based on benchmark scores, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U all have average scores within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700. They would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset at various resolutions?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset is 93 at 3840x2160, 164 at 2560x1440, and 223 at 1920x1080. These minimums are all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data positions this hardware combination exceptionally well within the database. It holds a combo rank of 167 out of 3700 tested systems for Evolve. This ranking places it within the top 4.5% of all combinations evaluated, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of other systems tested for this game. The high rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's extreme performance, as the RTX 4090 is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, and the CPU's solid capabilities, which are in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a capable mid-range CPU proves to be a highly effective pairing for this title, as the CPU does not appear to hold back the GPU in a significant way, particularly at higher resolutions. The rank suggests that users with this combo would experience frame rates that are superior to most other configurations, making it a high-end choice for playing Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users seeking the most demanding visual experience while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the data identifies optimal settings for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average FPS of 156. This provides a high level of visual fidelity with a substantial frame rate buffer above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also stands as the best option, with an average FPS of 105. This still offers a comfortable margin over 60 FPS while maximizing graphical quality. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. While this meets the playability threshold, it provides no headroom, meaning any demanding scene could potentially cause frame dips below 60 FPS. The High preset at 4K, with an average of 86 FPS, would be a safer choice for a consistently smooth experience, but the Ultra preset is technically playable per the data.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can absolutely run Evolve, and run it exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at every tested resolution—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—all preset levels, from Low to Ultra, are listed as playable. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin in almost all configurations. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset averages 156 FPS, and at 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 105 FPS. The only configuration that sits exactly at the threshold is the 4K Ultra preset, which averages 60 FPS. Therefore, this combo is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, and for 4K gaming with Ultra settings, provided the user accepts the 60 FPS cap. The system demonstrates that the RTX 4090 is a powerhouse that can handle this older title with ease, and the Ryzen 7 5700 provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a limiting factor. This is a high-performance build for Evolve, ranked 167th out of 3700 tested combos, and is more than capable of delivering a fluid and visually rich gaming experience.