Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end 2023-2024 combination that demolishes Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The measured data shows this system delivers far more performance than the game requires at every resolution, with the only caveat being the Ultra preset at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a clear path to high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains entirely playable with a settings adjustment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides average FPS figures across three resolutions and four settings presets, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded. The results show a predictable scaling pattern where lower resolutions and lower settings yield higher frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 331.6 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings drop to 258.2 FPS, while High settings still manage 203.6 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p returns 139.7 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. These numbers indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is barely stressed at this resolution, leaving massive headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains outstanding. The Low preset delivers 225.9 FPS, Medium reduces that to 175.2 FPS, and High still achieves 138.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 93.8 FPS, which is comfortably above the playable threshold. The scaling between Medium and High is roughly 21% at this resolution, while the jump from High to Ultra costs about 32% of the frame rate. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly taxing on the GPU, but the hardware has enough raw power to handle them without issue.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes slightly. The Low preset still manages 129 FPS, and Medium achieves 95.7 FPS. High settings produce 79.5 FPS, which remains well above 60 FPS. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 56.8 FPS, which falls just below the playability threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to clear 60 FPS. The performance gap between High and Ultra at 4K is approximately 28.5%, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects have a substantial cost at this pixel density.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4080 SUPER scales strongly with resolution, but the Ultra preset introduces a significant performance penalty that becomes prohibitive only at 4K. For a game released in 2015, these frame rates are exceptionally high, and the system is never bottlenecked by the CPU in any measured configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 253rd out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the top 6.8% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the hardware's overall capability. The percentile ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system outperforming the vast majority of configurations.

The CPU alone sits at the 87th percentile when compared to all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which scores 40048 (a 0.1% difference), and the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144 (0.2% lower). The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13905H reaches 40313, a 0.6% advantage. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the Ryzen 7 7700's performance profile is effectively identical to these alternatives for Evolve.

The GPU performs similarly well, ranking at the 86th percentile among all tested graphics cards with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB achieves 55698 (2.7% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S hits 55757 (2.8% higher). These minor score differences do not translate into meaningful FPS variations for a game like Evolve, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards.

The overall combo rank of 253 out of 3700 indicates that this system is positioned well above the median, but it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. Systems with higher-tier GPUs or newer CPUs may score better in synthetic benchmarks, but the measured FPS data shows that this combination is more than sufficient for Evolve at any reasonable settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1440p Ultra is 93.8, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system clears this requirement with 56% headroom.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High settings provide the best visual quality while maintaining playable performance. The average FPS at 4K High is 79.5, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 56.8 FPS, which falls below the playable mark.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 for this game?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. This represents a 0.1% difference, meaning the two cards perform essentially identically in Evolve. The measured FPS would be indistinguishable between them.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Evolve?

A: The data does not indicate any CPU bottleneck. The system achieves 331.6 FPS at 1080p Low settings, which is an extremely high frame rate that would expose CPU limitations if they existed. The 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 5.30 GHz boost clock is more than capable for this game.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 203.6 at 1080p High. This is more than triple the playability threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate displays up to 240 Hz.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 4K fall below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 56.8 FPS, which is 5.3% below the 60 FPS threshold. Dropping to High settings recovers performance to 79.5 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a clear picture of what other hardware would deliver similar results in Evolve. For the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, the closest performance matches are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, the Intel Core 5 221E, the AMD Ryzen 9 270, and the Intel Core i9-13905H. All of these processors score within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 7700 in average benchmark scores, meaning their in-game FPS would be effectively identical. Users with any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4080 SUPER would see the same measured frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the closest match, with a benchmark score difference of only 0.1%. This means that swapping the 4080 SUPER for the standard 4080 would produce nearly identical FPS in Evolve. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and AMD Radeon 8060S all score slightly higher on average, with deltas ranging from 1.1% to 2.8%. These differences are minor and would not change the playability verdict at any resolution or setting.

For a system builder looking for equivalent performance, pairing any of the listed rival CPUs with the RTX 4080 SUPER would yield the same results. Alternatively, keeping the Ryzen 7 7700 and swapping the GPU for an RTX 4080 would also maintain the same experience. The data suggests that the performance envelope is very tight among these components, with no single alternative offering a meaningful advantage or disadvantage for Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average at each resolution is determined directly from the measured FPS data.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 139.7 FPS, which is 133% above the 60 FPS threshold. This allows for maximum visual quality with substantial headroom for frame time spikes or background tasks.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best option. The average FPS is 93.8, which is 56% above the playability threshold. This provides excellent visual fidelity while still maintaining smooth gameplay, though the headroom is less generous than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting shifts to High. The average FPS at 4K High is 79.5, which is 32.5% above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 56.8 FPS, so High is the maximum setting that guarantees playable performance. Medium settings at 4K deliver 95.7 FPS for users who prefer additional performance headroom, but High offers the best visual quality without dropping below the threshold.

These recommendations are based strictly on average FPS data. The absence of minimum FPS figures means that transient drops could occur, but the large margins at 1080p and 1440p provide ample buffer. At 4K High, the 19.5 FPS margin over the threshold is adequate for most scenarios.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER can absolutely run Evolve, with the verdict depending on resolution and settings. The data shows that this system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold in nearly every configuration tested.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra settings delivering 139.7 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this game if you want maximum visual quality with high refresh rates. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 93.8 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for a balance of image quality and performance, as it offers a crisp picture without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High, Medium, and Low presets are all playable, with High providing the best visual quality at 79.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 56.8 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, users should select High settings to maintain playable performance, or accept a small compromise in visual fidelity for a smooth experience.

The overall picture is clear: this system is overkill for Evolve. Even the weakest measured configuration, 4K Ultra, comes within 5.3% of the playability threshold, and every other configuration exceeds it by a significant margin. The combination ranks 253rd out of 3700 tested combos, placing it firmly in the top tier of systems. For a game released in 2015, this hardware provides far more performance than necessary, making it an excellent choice for players who also run more demanding modern titles. The only practical limitation is the 4K Ultra preset, which requires a settings reduction to stay above 60 FPS.