Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F sits in a tight performance cluster based on the database's averaged benchmark scores. Its average score of 69,996 places it within a narrow band of comparable desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is effectively a statistical tie at 69,875, a mere 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i7-14700KF posts 70,163, which is 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 7 9700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, trailing by 0.7%, while the Intel Core i7-14700K completes the group at 69,355, a 0.9% gap. For users seeking similar CPU performance, any of these four chips would deliver nearly identical results in synthetic workloads.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER records an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow 1.5% band. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M posts 20,480, which is 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20,534, leading by 1.2%. The Intel Arc B570 reaches 20,556, a 1.3% advantage, and the Intel Arc A750 tops the group at 20,582, 1.5% ahead. These four alternatives would behave similarly in most gaming scenarios, though the desktop vs. mobile distinction for the RTX 3070 Mobile and the professional focus of the Quadro should be noted.

How This Combo Ranks

For playing Evolve specifically, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 2,151 out of 3,700 tested configurations in the database. This places the pairing in the upper 42% of all tested combos. The rank reflects the overall capability of this specific CPU-GPU match for this title, not just raw component strength. Given that the CPU sits at the 94th percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, the combo ranking indicates that the pairing is well-balanced for Evolve, with the graphics card being the more likely constraint at higher settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for Evolve covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 177 FPS. Medium produces an average of 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157. High reaches 107 FPS on average. Ultra drops to 74 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a reduction of 103 FPS, representing a 58% drop from the lowest to the highest quality setting.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 118 FPS. Medium yields 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 106. High sustains 72 FPS on average. Ultra falls to 50 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 68 FPS, a 58% reduction, matching the percentage drop seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 67 FPS, just clearing the playable threshold. Medium drops to 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 60. High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 28 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 39 FPS, a 58% decrease, consistent with the scaling observed at lower resolutions. The data shows that the percentage loss from Low to Ultra remains constant across all three resolutions, indicating that the preset scaling is resolution-independent for this title.

The Verdict

This system can run Evolve at a playable level, defined as 60 FPS or higher, at all three tested resolutions, but with varying preset headroom. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playability, with an average of 67 FPS. Medium falls to 52 FPS, which is 8 FPS below the threshold. At 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. The High preset averages 72 FPS, Medium reaches 92 FPS, and Low hits 118 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 50 FPS, which is not playable. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS mark. Ultra averages 74 FPS, High reaches 107 FPS, Medium posts 137 FPS, and Low hits 177 FPS.

The verdict is clear: for 1080p gaming, this combination offers full preset flexibility with no compromises. For 1440p, users should stick to High or below for a consistent 60 FPS experience. For 4K, only the Low preset is viable, and even then the margin is slim at 67 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is entirely out of reach for this hardware, with an average of just 28 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more headroom relative to the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low settings. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs 103 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop in the dataset. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as settings increase, since the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to expose the GPU's limits.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down consistently. The Low preset loses 59 FPS compared to 1080p Low, and the Ultra preset loses 24 FPS compared to 1080p Ultra. The percentage reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 33% for Low, 33% for Medium, 33% for High, and 32% for Ultra. This uniform scaling suggests that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 1440p, as the resolution increase affects all settings proportionally.

At 3840x2160, the GPU load intensifies further. Compared to 1440p, the Low preset drops from 118 to 67 FPS, a 43% reduction. Medium drops from 92 to 52, a 43% reduction. High drops from 72 to 41, a 43% reduction. Ultra drops from 50 to 28, a 44% reduction. The consistent 43% decrease across all presets when moving from 1440p to 4K strongly indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the sole limiting factor at 4K. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution rises, and the data shows no scenario where the Ryzen 7 9700F appears to bottleneck the GPU, given that frame rates scale smoothly with resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Low, which delivers 67 FPS. Medium falls short at 52 FPS, so Low is the maximum playable setting at 4K.

For 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, with an average of 72 FPS. Medium and Low also clear the threshold, but High offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 50 FPS.

For 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, averaging 74 FPS. All four presets clear the threshold, so users can select Ultra without concern. The 74 FPS average provides a 14 FPS buffer over the playability threshold, which should be sufficient for most gameplay scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 52 FPS, which falls 8 FPS short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. The minimum recorded is 44 FPS, and the maximum is 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: High settings, which average 72 FPS. The Medium preset averages 92 FPS and Low averages 118 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality while staying above the threshold. Ultra drops to 50 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the same preset?

A: The loss is consistent across all presets at approximately 62%. Low drops from 177 to 67 FPS, Medium from 137 to 52 FPS, High from 107 to 41 FPS, and Ultra from 74 to 28 FPS. This uniform scaling indicates the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint at 1080p, since the frame rate drops by 58% when moving from Low to Ultra settings. The CPU's high single-thread score of 4,691 in the database indicates it can feed frames quickly enough to expose the GPU's limits.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS is 116, with an average of 137 and a maximum of 157. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, even during demanding scenes.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 2,151 out of 3,700 tested combos, placing it in the upper 42% of all configurations. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier ranking for this specific title.