Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows the pairing handles the game with high frame rates across most settings, though 4K Ultra pushes beyond the playable threshold. The CPU, a Zen 3 part with 8 cores and 16 threads, and the GPU, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, prove to be a well-matched duo for this title. The data indicates that the system is best utilized at 1440p and 1080p, where it can leverage high refresh rates, while 4K requires a compromise in visual fidelity to maintain smooth performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest quality preset that achieves over 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, delivering an average of 62.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playable threshold at 41.1 FPS, while Medium and Low presets achieve 78.6 FPS and 98.9 FPS, respectively.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at Ultra settings on a 1440p monitor?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 74.2 FPS. This is the best settings choice for that resolution, as it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with a comfortable margin.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, placing it at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, scores nearly identically at 29868, showing a 0% deltaPct. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is slightly behind at 29713, a 0.6% deltaPct.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 262.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces an average of 110.5 FPS. This represents a significant performance range, with the Ultra preset still delivering a high frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the GPU's performance more aligned with a specific rival card?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37648, placing it at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival in the data is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628, a 0.1% deltaPct, indicating nearly identical synthetic performance.

Q: At which resolution does the system fail to maintain a playable frame rate on the highest settings?

A: The only resolution where the system cannot achieve 60 FPS on any preset is not present in the data; however, at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is unplayable at 41.1 FPS. The High, Medium, and Low presets at 4K all remain above the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 110.5 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity while still providing a high frame rate suitable for fast-paced gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 74.2 FPS. This resolution provides a good balance between visual detail and performance, with the system maintaining a clear margin above the playable threshold.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, with an average of 62.9 FPS. While the Medium preset runs at 78.6 FPS and Low at 98.9 FPS, High is the optimal choice for the best visual experience that still clears the 60 FPS benchmark. The Ultra preset at this resolution is not recommended, as it drops to an average of 41.1 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in system bottleneck across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is likely more CPU-bound, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The Ultra preset at 1080p hits 110.5 FPS, which is a significant jump from the 74.2 FPS at 1440p Ultra. This 36.3 FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings suggests the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as resolution increases.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's load increases, but the CPU remains capable of feeding it. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra shows a performance decrease of about 33%, indicating a growing reliance on the GPU's rendering capabilities. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased pixel count without a catastrophic drop in performance.

The bottleneck shifts decisively to the GPU at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset at 4K yields 41.1 FPS, which is a 44.6% reduction from the 1440p Ultra score. This steep decline highlights the immense rendering load at 4K, where the GPU's compute resources are stretched. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 3359 in Cinebench R23, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at this resolution. Instead, the RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the primary constraint, as it struggles to maintain the 60 FPS target at the highest settings.

The frame rate scaling between presets at each resolution further illustrates this dynamic. At 4K, the difference between Low (98.9 FPS) and High (62.9 FPS) is 36 FPS, showing a strong dependence on GPU rendering settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (262.2 FPS) and Ultra (110.5 FPS) is a substantial 151.7 FPS, but the absolute values are so high that the CPU's ability to issue draw calls is likely the limiting factor at the lower presets. Overall, the data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is more than adequate for Evolve, while the RTX 4070 is the component that determines playability at higher resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

This PC can unequivocally run Evolve, and it does so with high performance in most scenarios. The verdict data confirms that at 1920x1080, all presets, including Ultra, are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 110.5 FPS. This makes the system ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors at the standard resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system also handles all presets above the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra at 74.2 FPS, providing an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness. This resolution is arguably the sweet spot for this combination, offering a significant upgrade in detail over 1080p without sacrificing playability.

The only compromise required is at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 41.1 FPS. However, the High preset at 4K is playable at 62.9 FPS, meaning gamers can still enjoy 4K resolution with slightly reduced settings. The data shows that the system is fully capable of running the game, with the only limitation being the inability to max out settings at 4K. For a game released in 2015, this hardware provides a substantial performance headroom, ensuring a fluid experience across all but the most demanding single configuration.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is essentially a performance twin, with an average score of 29868 compared to the 5800XT's 29879, a 0% deltaPct. This makes the 7840H an excellent alternative for users who might have a system with that processor. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS also offer nearly identical performance, both scoring 29955, which is -0.3% relative to the 5800XT. These mobile-oriented chips would behave similarly in Evolve, though they may be subject to different thermal and power constraints in their respective platforms.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the closest match, scoring 37628 against the RTX 4070's 37648, a 0.1% deltaPct. This suggests that for synthetic workloads, the Tesla P4 would provide similar frame rates, though it is a professional-grade card without the same gaming-focused features. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is also close, with a score of 37507 (0.4% deltaPct), meaning it would likely produce nearly identical results in Evolve. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, despite its name, scores slightly higher at 38135 (-1.3% deltaPct), indicating it would be a marginally faster option for this game if it were in a comparable system.

For users looking to replicate this build's performance, any of these components would yield very similar results. The synthetic benchmark data suggests that the differences between these parts are minimal, and in a real-world scenario playing Evolve, the frame rate variance would be within a few frames per second. This makes the upgrade path or alternative builds with these parts a safe bet for achieving the same level of performance in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks at position 859 out of 3700 tested combos in the database. This places the pairing in the top 23.2% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a desktop setup. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the components, with neither the CPU nor the GPU acting as a significant weak link in the chain.

This percentile ranking is consistent with the individual component standings. The CPU is at the 81st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is also at the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The combination of two above-average components results in a synergistic effect, pushing the overall combo rank slightly higher than either component's individual percentile. This indicates that the pairing is well-optimized for gaming workloads like Evolve, where both the processor and graphics card contribute meaningfully to the final frame rate.

The high rank also suggests that this system outperforms a majority of the other 3700 combinations in the database. For a game like Evolve, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this hardware is more than sufficient. The data confirms that users with this setup can expect a smooth, high-fidelity experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a playable experience at 4K with settings adjusted. This ranking serves as a signal of the longevity and capability of the Zen 3 architecture and the Ada Lovelace GPU architecture when paired together.