Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, with the data showing that the combination easily clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every preset tested across those resolutions, while 4K Ultra remains the only setting that falls below that mark. This analysis draws exclusively from measured frame rates, component benchmarks, and ranking data to clarify what this specific hardware pairing can achieve in this particular game.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays playable, delivering an average of 68.4 FPS. The Medium preset runs at 84.4 FPS, and Low at 109.7 FPS, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combination run Evolve at Ultra settings in 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces an average of 81.1 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—remain at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 180.1. Moving to 2560x1440 at High drops the average to 118 FPS, a reduction of roughly 34% as resolution increases. At 4K High, the average falls further to 68.4 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a bottleneck for the Ryzen 7 5800X in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU handles all resolutions up to 1440p with headroom, as even Ultra at 1440p exceeds 80 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 46 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor at that extreme setting rather than the CPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings yield an average of 292.7 FPS, while Ultra yields 126 FPS. That is a 166.7 FPS gap, meaning Ultra delivers about 57% of the frame rate of Low at this resolution.

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

A: The combination ranks 603rd out of 3,700 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 16.3% of all configurations evaluated, based on the comboRankInGame data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for each component, several hardware options would deliver nearly identical behavior in this system. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29,123, with its closest competitor being the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H at 29,093, a delta of just 0.1%—meaning these two processors are effectively interchangeable in terms of overall compute performance. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29,270, which is 0.5% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28,940, 0.6% lower. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29,245 is also within 0.4% of the 5800X. For gaming workloads, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as the game’s bottleneck at higher resolutions shifts to the GPU.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223. The closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43,262, which is 0.1% faster, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43,268 (0.1% faster) and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43,301 (0.2% faster). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, which is 1% higher. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of these GPUs would result in frame rate differences of less than 1% in most scenarios, meaning players would not notice a meaningful change in Evolve’s performance. The RTX 4090 Mobile, despite being a mobile part, would offer a slight edge, but the delta remains small enough that the overall gaming experience would be comparable.

When considering a full system replacement, a configuration built with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB would behave almost identically to this Ryzen 7 5800X + RTX 4070 SUPER combo, given that both components sit within 0.2% of their respective counterparts. Similarly, pairing the Ryzen 5 5600XT with the RTX 4070 SUPER would yield slightly lower CPU-bound performance but would not affect Evolve’s frame rates at 1440p or 4K, where the GPU dominates. The data suggests that for this specific game, the GPU is the more critical component at higher resolutions, so CPU variations within these rival ranges would have minimal impact.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5800X and the RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1080p, the system is less likely to be GPU-bound, which is why Low settings produce 292.7 FPS and Ultra produces 126 FPS—a massive 166.7 FPS spread that shows the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU has enough headroom to push very high frame rates. The CPU’s 3DMark scores, including 7,586 for 16 threads and 943 for single thread, indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at these frame rates.

Moving to 1440p, the GPU’s workload increases, but the system still delivers 198.6 FPS at Low and 81.1 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 117.5 FPS, which is proportionally similar to 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is scaling consistently with resolution and settings. At 4K, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings produce 109.7 FPS, Medium 84.4 FPS, High 68.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and the gap between High (68.4) and Ultra (46) is 22.4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load on the GPU.

This pattern demonstrates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component at 4K, where even the CPU’s strong performance cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations at the highest settings. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is still the main factor, but the CPU provides enough throughput to keep frame rates high across all presets. Specifically, the difference between 1080p Ultra (126 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (81.1 FPS) is 44.9 FPS, while the difference between 1440p Ultra (81.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (46 FPS) is 35.1 FPS. These scaling trends confirm that the GPU is the performance limiter as resolution increases, with the CPU maintaining a consistent level of support.

For players targeting 60 FPS, the data shows that the CPU and GPU work well together up to 4K High, but the Ultra preset at 4K is beyond the GPU’s capability. At 1080p and 1440p, both components have ample headroom, and even the most demanding preset at 1440p (Ultra at 81.1 FPS) leaves room for variation. In summary, the GPU matters more at every resolution, but the CPU’s performance ensures that it never becomes a limiting factor in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 603rd out of 3,700 tested configurations for Evolve, placing it in the 83.7th percentile of all combos evaluated. This rank reflects the overall capability of the system to run this specific game, and the data shows that it outperforms the vast majority of tested setups. The CPU itself sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs based on its average benchmark score of 29,123, while the GPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs with an average score of 43,223. These percentile positions indicate that both components are well above the median, and their combination is particularly effective for Evolve.

The rank of 603 out of 3,700 means that 3,097 tested combos performed worse, while 602 performed better. This places the system in the top 16.3% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a game released in 2015. The high rank is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show that the system exceeds 60 FPS at all presets up to 1440p and at most presets in 4K. The only failure point is 4K Ultra, which is a demanding setting that would challenge even higher-end hardware.

Given that the GPU’s nearest rivals include the RTX 4090 Mobile, which scores 1% higher, and the CPU’s rivals are all within 0.6% of the 5800X, the combo’s rank is likely driven more by the GPU’s performance than the CPU’s. The data suggests that upgrading to a slightly faster GPU could improve the rank, but the current position already indicates a highly capable system for Evolve. For context, the rank is based on real-world measured FPS, not synthetic benchmarks, so it directly reflects how well this hardware runs the game.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Evolve, and it does so with substantial performance headroom at most settings and resolutions. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 126 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all presets clear 60 FPS, and Ultra is the best playable setting at 81.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. High, Medium, and Low are all playable, with High being the best at 68.4 FPS, but Ultra drops to 46 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

For players using a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this system will deliver a smooth experience at maximum settings, with frame rates well above 60 FPS. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 126 FPS average provides a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the 81.1 FPS average at Ultra is still solid, and players could even push to higher refresh rates by lowering settings. At 4K, the system can handle High settings at 68.4 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra is not recommended due to the 46 FPS average. For those who want to play at 4K Ultra, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, but for the vast majority of users, this combination offers a strong experience.

The data is measured, not estimated, which adds confidence to these conclusions. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the system exceeds it in 11 out of 12 tested configurations, with the sole exception being 4K Ultra. This makes the combo highly versatile, capable of handling Evolve at high settings across all common resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 126 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS threshold, so players can enjoy maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, with an average of 81.1 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual fidelity and performance, and the 21.1 FPS margin above the threshold ensures a stable experience.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which produces an average of 68.4 FPS. This is the highest preset that remains playable, as Ultra drops to 46 FPS. The 8.4 FPS margin above the threshold is smaller than at lower resolutions, but it is still sufficient for a playable experience. For players who prefer a higher frame rate at 4K, Medium settings yield 84.4 FPS, and Low settings yield 109.7 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

In summary, the optimal settings for this system are: 1080p Ultra at 126 FPS, 1440p Ultra at 81.1 FPS, and 4K High at 68.4 FPS. These settings maximize visual quality while ensuring that the frame rate never drops below the playable threshold. Players with lower refresh rate monitors could also choose higher presets at 4K, but for a consistent 60 FPS experience, the listed settings are the most demanding options that meet the criteria.