Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data shows this pairing is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming remains viable with adjusted settings. Benchmark results indicate a clear hierarchy across resolutions, with the system's capabilities scaling predictably as resolution and graphical load increase.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the High settings preset, which achieves an average of 61 FPS. This is a tight margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that while the game is playable at 4K High, there is very little headroom for dips in performance. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls below the threshold with an average of 42 FPS, making it unsuitable for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The Medium preset provides more comfortable performance at an average of 77 FPS, while the Low preset reaches an average of 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can handle the maximum Ultra preset while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold, achieving an average of 74 FPS. This makes Ultra the best settings choice at this resolution. The High preset delivers an average of 107 FPS, Medium reaches 136 FPS, and Low achieves 176 FPS, demonstrating that the hardware has significant headroom at this resolution across all settings levels.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering a robust average of 110 FPS. This is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors. The other presets show even higher performance, with High averaging 159 FPS, Medium at 203 FPS, and Low reaching an exceptional 262 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained by the GPU, and the frame rates are primarily limited by the game's engine or the CPU in the lowest settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in Evolve. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D with 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a solid foundation. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. This is evident in the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at the same settings. For instance, at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 110 at 1080p to 74 at 1440p and then to 42 at 4K. This steep decline in performance with increasing pixel count is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering.

At 1080p, the CPU's role is more prominent. The difference between the Low preset (262 FPS) and the Ultra preset (110 FPS) shows the impact of graphical load, but the extremely high frame rates at Low suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data faster than the GPU can render at lower resolutions. The 5800X3D's large 96 MB L3 cache is likely beneficial in maintaining consistent frame pacing during complex scenes, although the data does not directly measure this effect.

At 1440p, the balance shifts towards the GPU, but the CPU still provides enough headroom to push the Ultra preset to 74 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the performance gap between the High (61 FPS) and Low (100 FPS) presets is significant, indicating that the RTX 4070's rendering throughput is the main constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks at position 881 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the top 24% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result for a pairing of a previous-generation CPU and a current-gen mid-to-high-end GPU. The rank suggests that while there are many faster systems, this combo outperforms a significant majority of setups.

This percentile placement is consistent with the hardware's individual performance. The CPU has a percentile rank of 80 against all CPUs, and the GPU has a percentile rank of 81 against all GPUs. The combination's in-game rank aligns with these individual scores, showing that the components work well together without a significant bottleneck hindering overall performance. The data indicates that the system is balanced for this title, with neither component dragging the other down substantially.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on benchmark scores, several alternative components would yield similar performance in this system. For the CPU, the closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which has an average score of 27887 (a 0% difference), and the Intel Core i9-10900K with a score of 27872 (a 0.1% difference). The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27932 (-0.1% difference), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27799 (0.3% difference). These CPUs have average benchmark scores within a fraction of a percent of the 5800X3D's 27896 average score, meaning in-game performance for Evolve would be nearly indistinguishable.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the closest match with an average score of 37628, a 0.1% difference from the RTX 4070's 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (-1.3% difference). The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157 (1.3% difference). These GPUs provide a similar level of raw compute performance and would produce very similar frame rates in Evolve at the same settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows this is the most demanding preset that stays playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 74 FPS. This is well above the playable threshold, and the data lists Ultra among the playable settings for this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p on the lowest settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves an average of 262 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the data, indicating the system is heavily GPU-limited even at this resolution and settings level.

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

A: The GPU is the primary determinant at 4K. The average FPS drops from 110 at 1080p Ultra to 42 at 4K Ultra, while the CPU's performance characteristics remain constant, showing that the RTX 4070's rendering capacity is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the system's rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 881 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the upper quartile of all tested systems, indicating strong overall performance for this game.

Q: Are there any presets at 4K that fall below the playable threshold?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of only 42 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data confirms that High, Medium, and Low are the playable settings at this resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Evolve, and the verdict by resolution confirms its capability across all tested settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with every preset, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 110 FPS. This makes it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra being the best choice at 74 FPS, offering a great balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on the High, Medium, and Low presets, with High being the best settings choice at 61 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as it falls to 42 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Overall, the data shows this hardware combination provides a playable experience at all three resolutions, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra settings requiring a reduction in quality to maintain smooth frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS, High averages 61 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS, and Low averages 100 FPS. For the Medium preset, the minimum and maximum FPS were also recorded at 66 and 89, respectively. The other presets at this resolution do not have recorded minimum or maximum values.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS for each preset is: Ultra at 74 FPS, High at 107 FPS, Medium at 136 FPS, and Low at 176 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS, providing a clear picture of the frame time variance at this settings level.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. The Ultra preset averages 110 FPS, High averages 159 FPS, Medium averages 203 FPS, and Low averages 262 FPS. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS. The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling of performance as resolution and settings are adjusted, with the system providing a smooth and responsive gaming experience across the board.