Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers its strongest performance across all presets. The Low preset reaches an average of 174.9 FPS, Medium drops to 138.2 FPS, High settles at 108.3 FPS, and Ultra remains comfortably playable at 76.5 FPS. Every setting at this resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom, indicating that 1080p is well within the combo's comfort zone regardless of visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shows a predictable decline as pixel count increases. Low still produces a high average of 117.1 FPS, Medium follows at 90.3 FPS, and High maintains 75.1 FPS. However, Ultra falls to 48.2 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, roughly 27 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces rendering costs that push the GPU past its sustainable limit at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low averages 65.6 FPS, barely clearing the playability bar. Medium drops to 51.4 FPS, High falls to 42.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra spans over 34 FPS, demonstrating that 4K resolution demands far more from the graphics card than the CPU can compensate for. Notably, all 4K measurements lack min and max FPS data in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which still provide a clear picture of the system's limitations at this resolution.

The measured data shows a consistent pattern: the combo excels at 1080p across all presets, handles 1440p up to High settings, and only manages 4K at Low settings. The transition from 1440p High to 1440p Ultra represents the steepest single-preset drop in the entire dataset, a 26.9 FPS decline that highlights where the GPU hits its architectural ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 76.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the highest preset tested at this resolution, and it remains fully playable.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings deliver a 75.1 FPS average at 1440p. Medium and Low also exceed 60 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that still meets the playability criterion. Ultra falls below at 48.2 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average is 65.6 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra at 3840x2160 all produce averages below 60 FPS, with Ultra being the lowest at 31.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to nearby GPUs in the database?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 20282, placing it at the 65th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480 (1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% higher), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% higher). All of these are within a narrow performance band.

Q: What CPU performance tier does the Ryzen 7 7700X occupy?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 35909 and sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 at 35802 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at 35719 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670 (0.7% lower).

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2138 out of 3700 tested combos, which places it in the lower portion of the field. This rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing rather than the CPU's strong relative position.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and Geekbench single-core score of 2289, allows the GPU to stretch its legs. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p only reduces FPS from 174.9 to 76.5, a 56% drop, but even the heaviest preset leaves the GPU with enough headroom to stay far above the playability line. This indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiter, yet it still has ample capacity for this game.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts. Low produces 117.1 FPS, which still suggests CPU-driven headroom, but Ultra collapses to 48.2 FPS. The steep decline between Medium (90.3 FPS) and Ultra (48.2 FPS) points to GPU-bound rendering at the higher preset. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088, are not the bottleneck here; the GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance simply cannot sustain the added shading and texture work at 1440p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The average FPS at Low is 65.6, at Medium 51.4, at High 42.8, and at Ultra 31.1. The consistent decline with each preset step, roughly 14 FPS per tier, shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are stretched thin at 4K. The CPU's contribution is largely irrelevant at this resolution because the pixel fill rate and memory throughput of the GPU dictate the outcome. The CPU's passmark multi-thread score of 35686 and its 85th percentile ranking cannot compensate for the GPU's 65th percentile standing when resolution demands scale up.

The data confirms a classic pattern: at low resolutions and presets, the CPU's strength shows through in high frame rates, but as resolution and preset complexity increase, the GPU becomes the sole determining factor. The Ryzen 7 7700X, with its Zen 4 architecture and 5 nm process, provides more than enough compute headroom for Evolve, while the RTX 2070 SUPER, based on the older 12 nm Turing architecture, defines the upper limits of playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X's nearest rivals in the database are all within a 0.7% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802 on average, a 0.3% difference, meaning it would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound frame rates in Evolve. The Intel Core 7 250H and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 both sit at 35728 and 35719 respectively, each 0.5% lower, which is within measurement noise. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670 is 0.7% lower, still effectively equivalent. Any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 2070 SUPER would produce FPS results statistically indistinguishable from the 7700X in this game, since the GPU would remain the limiting factor at most settings.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's closest competitors are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc B570, and the Intel Arc A750. The Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher, suggesting it might edge out the RTX 2070 SUPER by a small margin in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra. The RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 is 1.2% higher, potentially offering slightly better frame rates at the same settings. The Intel Arc B570 at 20556 and Arc A750 at 20582 are 1.3% and 1.5% higher, respectively. All four alternatives fall within a narrow band, so swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of them would shift Evolve's playability boundaries only marginally, likely keeping the same preset thresholds at each resolution.

For a user with a Ryzen 7 7700X, pairing it with any of these GPUs would yield similar outcomes: 1080p Ultra stays playable, 1440p High remains the ceiling for 60 FPS, and 4K only works at Low. The differences would be a few FPS at most, not enough to change the verdict at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2138 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the configuration in the bottom half of the database, around the 58th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier position more than the CPU's strength; the 7700X sits at the 85th percentile among CPUs, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile standing drags the overall combo down.

In practical terms, this rank means that a substantial portion of tested hardware combinations outperform this setup in Evolve. The gap between the CPU's high relative performance and the GPU's average relative performance creates an imbalanced system, where the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can utilize. This is particularly evident at 4K, where the combo's 31.1 FPS at Ultra places it well below many configurations that pair stronger GPUs with similar or weaker CPUs.

However, the rank also shows that this combo is not at the bottom of the field. The 3700 total combos include many with weaker GPUs, and the 7700X ensures that CPU-bound scenarios, such as low-resolution esports-style settings, still deliver competitive frame rates. The 1080p Low average of 174.9 FPS is a strong result that many higher-ranked combos would match only with more expensive graphics cards.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? Yes, but with clear limits depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset, including Ultra with a 76.5 FPS average. This is the resolution where the combo is fully capable, offering smooth gameplay across the board.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is conditional. High settings deliver a 75.1 FPS average, which is playable, and Medium at 90.3 FPS and Low at 117.1 FPS also qualify. Ultra at 48.2 FPS does not meet the 60 FPS requirement, so users must stick to High or lower for a stable experience.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playability, with a 65.6 FPS average. Medium at 51.4 FPS, High at 42.8 FPS, and Ultra at 31.1 FPS all fall short. The system can run the game at 4K, but only with reduced visual quality, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is slim.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it offers maximum flexibility in settings, and can handle 1440p with moderate settings. For 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and users should expect to compromise heavily on visual fidelity.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with a measured average of 65.6 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and it provides a small cushion above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which delivers a 75.1 FPS average. Medium at 90.3 FPS and Low at 117.1 FPS also clear 60 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality while maintaining playability. Ultra fails at 48.2 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best choice, averaging 76.5 FPS. This preset combines maximum visual detail with a frame rate that remains comfortably above 60 FPS. High at 108.3 FPS, Medium at 138.2 FPS, and Low at 174.9 FPS are also viable, but Ultra provides the best experience without sacrificing smoothness.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the 1080p Low setting at 174.9 FPS and the 1440p Low setting at 117.1 FPS offer the highest headroom for competitive play. For those seeking a balanced experience, 1080p Ultra and 1440p High are the recommended targets based on the recorded data.