Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 637th out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it comfortably in the top 17.2% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong position for a game released in 2015, indicating the combo has substantial headroom. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 83rd percentile against all GPUs, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The 637th rank out of 3,700 combos places this system well above the median tested configuration. In practical terms, this means the combo outperforms roughly 82.8% of all tested hardware pairings in Evolve. The percentile rankings of the individual components corroborate this: the Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms 79% of all CPUs, and the RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms 83% of all GPUs. The near-match between the CPU and GPU percentiles indicates the system is well-balanced, avoiding the scenario where one component severely limits the other's potential in this game.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27,578 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches this score exactly with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27,636, a mere 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535, just 0.2% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H trails by 0.3% with a score of 27,507. This grouping shows the 5700X is squarely in the middle of a performance tier where swapping between these CPUs would yield nearly identical results.

CPU and GPU Roles

Benchmark results show distinct scaling patterns across resolutions that reveal how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 293.3 FPS. Moving to Medium increases the load slightly, yielding 227.6 FPS, a 22.4% drop. High settings produce 176.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 125.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 57.1% performance reduction, indicating the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as visual fidelity increases.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges with more pronounced GPU involvement. Low settings produce 196.2 FPS, which is 33.1% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium delivers 149.8 FPS, High reaches 118.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 80.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 58.8%, slightly larger than at 1080p, confirming the GPU's growing role at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. Low settings still produce a playable 112.9 FPS, but the scaling becomes steeper. Medium drops to 83.6 FPS, High to 65.3 FPS, and Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold to 47.7 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 57.7%, similar to lower resolutions, but the absolute values show the GPU is now the primary constraint. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, evidenced by the fact that at 1080p Low the system achieves nearly 300 FPS, a scenario where CPU overhead would typically limit frame rates, while at 4K Ultra the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals all cluster within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700X's average score of 27,578. The Intel Core i5-12600K is the closest match with an identical score, meaning users switching between these two CPUs would see no measurable difference in Evolve. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535, just 0.2% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27,636, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H completes the group at 27,507, 0.3% lower. All four alternatives would behave nearly identically in this game, with performance deltas well within typical run-to-run variance.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score of 43,223 is bracketed by several rivals with minimal differences. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, just 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile matches at 43,268, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301, 0.2% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads the group at 43,667, 1% higher. These deltas are small enough that in Evolve, all five GPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates, though the RTX 4090 Mobile's 1% advantage might manifest as a few extra FPS at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This system can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher across most tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 125.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: all settings remain playable, with Ultra hitting 80.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High settings average 65.3 FPS, Medium reaches 83.6 FPS, and Low produces 112.9 FPS, all above 60 FPS. However, Ultra settings at 4K drop to 47.7 FPS, falling short of the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis. At 4K, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best playable option at 65.3 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, all four settings are playable, with Ultra being the best option at 80.8 FPS and 125.9 FPS respectively. Users with a 4K display should avoid Ultra settings, while those at 1440p or below can max out the game without concern.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 47.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings at 4K average 65.3 FPS and are the best playable option at that resolution.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 80.8 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. All settings from Low to Ultra are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 27,578, which is identical to the Intel Core i5-12600K. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 0.2% lower.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its closest competitor?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER scores 43,223 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43,262. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads the group at 43,667, 1% higher.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 176.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates smooth gameplay with room for higher refresh rates.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The frame rate drops from 112.9 FPS at Low to 47.7 FPS at Ultra, a 57.7% reduction, while the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 125.9 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality while still delivering more than double the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also qualify as the best option, averaging 80.8 FPS. This offers a significant visual upgrade over High settings while remaining comfortably above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, High settings are the best playable option, averaging 65.3 FPS. Ultra settings fall short at 47.7 FPS, so High represents the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 293.3 FPS, Medium drops to 227.6 FPS, High reaches 176.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 125.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 22.4% reduction, while the step from Medium to High is 22.6%, and from High to Ultra is 28.5%. All settings remain far above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, performance scales similarly but with lower absolute values. Low settings average 196.2 FPS, Medium delivers 149.8 FPS, High reaches 118.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 80.8 FPS. The reduction from Low to Medium is 23.7%, from Medium to High is 20.7%, and from High to Ultra is 32.0%. Even the most demanding setting at this resolution stays above 60 FPS, providing flexibility for users who prioritize visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload increases substantially. Low settings average 112.9 FPS, Medium produces 83.6 FPS, High reaches 65.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 47.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is 26.0%, from Medium to High is 21.9%, and from High to Ultra is 26.9%. Only Ultra fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold, making High the recommended maximum setting for 4K displays. The 65.3 FPS at High settings provides a narrow but sufficient margin above the playability threshold, though users sensitive to frame drops may prefer Medium at 83.6 FPS for additional headroom.