Evolve

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data shows that this combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution, but the quality ceiling varies significantly.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. This is the only playable setting at 4K; the next step up, Medium, falls to 47 FPS average, which misses the 60 FPS target. Pushing to High drops further to 37 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, producing an average of 65 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the threshold, and the data shows that Medium runs at 83 FPS and Low at 107 FPS. However, Ultra at this resolution averages 45 FPS, which is not playable according to the 60 FPS standard.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. Every setting at this resolution clears the threshold: High runs at 97 FPS, Medium at 124 FPS, and Low at 160 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset is viable, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is a modest 8 FPS.

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Evolve at playable frame rates at all three resolutions, but only by making substantial quality sacrifices at 4K. For the best visual experience without dropping below 60 FPS, users should select High at 1440p or Ultra at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 2,604 out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the 30th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 70% of recorded combinations deliver higher performance in this game.

This ranking reflects a notable imbalance between the two components. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end processor that sits in the 94th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% higher). The GPU, however, is a mid-range part from an older generation. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile versus all GPUs, with an average score of 18,093. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3060 Mobile (0.4% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (0.5% higher).

The combo rank of 2,604 out of 3,700 suggests that in Evolve, the system is held back primarily by the graphics card. The CPU is clearly capable of feeding the GPU, but the RTX 2060 SUPER limits overall performance. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, where the gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is substantial, indicating GPU-bound behavior. The result is a system that ranks in the lower-middle tier for this game, despite having a top-tier processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides average frame rates for four presets at three resolutions. Minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

1920x1080:

• Low: 160 FPS average
• Medium: 124 FPS average, with minimum 106 FPS and maximum 143 FPS
• High: 97 FPS average
• Ultra: 68 FPS average

The jump from Low to Medium is a 36 FPS drop, while moving from Medium to High costs another 27 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is a 29 FPS drop, leaving the Ultra preset with the smallest margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440:

• Low: 107 FPS average
• Medium: 83 FPS average, with minimum 71 FPS and maximum 96 FPS
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

At 1440p, the drop from Low to Medium is 24 FPS, from Medium to High is 18 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 20 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 71 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset averages 65 FPS, leaving only a 5 FPS margin, which suggests occasional dips below 60 FPS could occur, though the minimum is not recorded.

3840x2160:

• Low: 61 FPS average
• Medium: 47 FPS average, with minimum 40 FPS and maximum 55 FPS
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 26 FPS average

At 4K, only Low clears the threshold, and it does so by just 1 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, meaning even the peak frame rate at this setting falls short of 60 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 14 FPS drop, from Medium to High is a 10 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is an 11 FPS drop.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low is 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by just 1 frame. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS, none of which are playable.

Q: What is the best setting for this system at 1440p?

A: High is the most demanding playable preset at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 65 FPS. Medium runs at 83 FPS and Low at 107 FPS, but Ultra drops to 45 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Does the Ultra preset work at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080. The Ultra preset averages 68 FPS at 1080p, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra averages 45 FPS, and at 4K, Ultra averages 26 FPS, both unplayable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 97. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average drops to 65 FPS. This is a reduction of 32 FPS, or roughly one-third of the 1080p performance.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. At 1440p, Medium averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. At 4K, Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER a strong match for the Ryzen 7 9700F in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile versus all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 62nd percentile versus all GPUs. The combo ranks 2,604 out of 3,700 tested combos, indicating the graphics card holds the system back despite the powerful processor.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data shows clear evidence of GPU-bound behavior in Evolve. The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, is a high-end part with 8 cores and 16 threads, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER, is a mid-range part in the 62nd percentile. The performance scaling across resolutions and presets directly reflects the GPU's workload.

At 1920x1080, the system produces 160 FPS at Low and 68 FPS at Ultra. This 92 FPS range across presets is substantial and indicates that the GPU is fully engaged. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would cluster closer together regardless of graphics settings. The fact that Ultra nearly halves the Low preset performance confirms the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

The resolution scaling reinforces this conclusion. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces the average FPS from 97 to 65, a 33% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings reduces the average from 65 to 37, a 43% drop. These are large reductions that track with the pixel count increase, which is a hallmark of GPU-limited performance. A CPU-limited system would show much smaller frame rate differences when resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become severe. Only Low settings produce 61 FPS, and every other preset falls below 47 FPS. The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, but at 4K, the rendering load simply exceeds its capabilities. The CPU's role is largely irrelevant at this resolution because the GPU cannot generate enough frames to stress the processor.

The CPU's contribution is more evident at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 160 FPS, which requires the CPU to feed frames quickly. The Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread score of 4,691 and multithread score of 36,470 in the database are strong enough to support this. However, the GPU still sets the ceiling: at 1080p Ultra, the system only reaches 68 FPS, showing that even at the lowest resolution, the graphics card cannot fully utilize the CPU's headroom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, and the database verdict confirms playable performance at all three tested resolutions. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the system clears it in every case, though with significant caveats.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 61 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, and users who want any visual fidelity beyond the minimum should avoid 4K. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging just 26 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system has more room. High settings average 65 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS, and Low averages 107 FPS. Users can choose Medium for a comfortable margin or High for better visuals, but Ultra is not viable at 45 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable across all presets. Ultra averages 68 FPS, High averages 97 FPS, Medium averages 124 FPS, and Low averages 160 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for this combination, as it allows the highest quality settings while maintaining a solid frame rate.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 2060 SUPER combination is a capable 1080p gaming system for Evolve, a decent 1440p system with settings compromises, and a marginal 4K system limited to the lowest preset. The GPU is the primary constraint, and users should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High for the best balance of visual quality and performance.