Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a performance profile that is firmly within the upper echelon of tested system combinations for Evolve. The data indicates this combo ranks 881st out of 3700 tested configurations, placing it in the top 24% of all systems. This is a strong position, suggesting the pairing is well-balanced for this particular title, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The CPU alone sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 81st percentile, indicating a system built from high-performing components.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 881 out of 3700 is a clear indicator of its capability. It suggests that the system is significantly more powerful than the average tested configuration, but that there is still a meaningful performance ceiling above it. This ranking is not just a function of raw hardware power; it reflects how well these two specific components work together in the context of Evolve. The data shows that the system is capable of delivering high frame rates at all tested resolutions, but the most demanding settings at 4K push it to its limits.

The performance distribution across resolutions is telling. At 1080p, the system is incredibly strong, with average frame rates well above 100 FPS even at the Ultra preset. At 1440p, the system remains highly capable, maintaining over 60 FPS at the most demanding setting. At 4K, the system can still handle High and Medium presets, but the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This pattern suggests a system that is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but which requires some compromises at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with the High preset?*

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average frame rate of 61 FPS at 3840x2160 with the High settings, which meets the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The data indicates that the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is playable, with an average frame rate of 74 FPS. This allows for the highest visual quality while still maintaining a smooth gameplay experience.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves an average of 262 FPS. This is an exceptionally high frame rate, ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors.

Q: What are the frame rate lows at Medium settings?

A: At the Medium preset, the minimum FPS recorded is 173 at 1080p, 116 at 1440p, and 66 at 4K. These minimums indicate that the system maintains a consistently high frame rate without significant dips.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: No. The data shows the average frame rate at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 42 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users would need to lower the settings to High or below for a playable experience at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested systems?

A: The system ranks 881st out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24% of all tested hardware configurations for Evolve. This indicates a high-performance pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across all settings and resolutions. The system demonstrates a clear scaling pattern, with performance decreasing as resolution and settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset delivers an average of 262 FPS. The Medium preset achieves an average of 203 FPS, with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS. The High preset averages 159 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still maintains a robust average of 110 FPS. This resolution shows the system's immense headroom, as even the most demanding settings yield frame rates far above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decrease. The Low preset averages 176 FPS. The Medium preset averages 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. The High preset averages 107 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 74 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The system demonstrates its capability to handle high refresh rates at this resolution, even with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset averages 100 FPS. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. The High preset averages 61 FPS, which is right at the playability threshold. The Ultra preset averages 42 FPS, which is not playable. The data shows a clear performance cliff at 4K with the Ultra preset, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the CPU's benchmark scores, several processors provide similar performance levels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has an average score of 69875, which is a 0.2% difference from the Ryzen 7 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, a -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a 0.7% difference. The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, a 0.9% difference. These CPUs would all provide a near-identical level of processing performance in Evolve.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are equally close in performance. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628, a 0.1% difference from the RTX 4070. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, a 0.4% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, a -1.3% difference. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, a 1.3% difference. These GPUs would deliver frame rates very close to those measured for the RTX 4070 in this game.

The data suggests that a system with any of these CPUs paired with any of these GPUs would produce a user experience that is nearly indistinguishable from the measured results. The performance differences are minimal, being less than 1.5% in all cases. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 4070 are well-matched to their performance peers.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data reveals the optimal settings for each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are High, which achieves an average of 61 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that remains playable at this resolution. The Medium preset also offers a playable experience at 77 FPS, but the High preset offers a better visual experience while still meeting the performance threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 74 FPS. This allows for the highest visual quality available in the game while maintaining a smooth and consistent frame rate. The system has enough performance headroom at this resolution to run the most demanding preset.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, achieving an average of 110 FPS. This is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a very smooth gaming experience with maximum visual fidelity. The system's performance at this resolution is so high that there is no need to compromise on settings.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this system can run Evolve effectively across all tested resolutions, with the primary caveat being at 4K with the Ultra preset. According to the verdict data, the system is playable at 3840x2160 with the High, Low, and Medium presets, with the best setting being High at 61 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at 74 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with the best being Ultra at 110 FPS average.

The system successfully clears the 60 FPS playability threshold in all but one configuration. The only configuration that fails to meet this threshold is the 4K Ultra preset, which averages 42 FPS. For users with a 4K monitor who wish to play with the highest visual settings, this system would require a reduction in settings to High to achieve a playable frame rate. For all other scenarios, the system provides a fully playable experience, often with significant performance headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the GPU plays a more significant role in determining performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU's impact is less pronounced. This is a typical pattern for a game like Evolve, where the graphical load scales with resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system's performance is exceptionally high, with the CPU likely having a more substantial role in achieving those high frame rates. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets is from 262 FPS down to 110 FPS, a significant drop that is largely attributable to the GPU's workload. However, the CPU's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Passmark score of 4691, is sufficient to keep frame rates high even at the Low preset.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the performance scaling becomes more pronounced. The Ultra preset at 74 FPS is a significant drop from the Low preset at 176 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU is still powerful enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The Ultra preset at 42 FPS shows that the GPU is fully saturated, and the CPU's performance is no longer the primary constraint. The scaling from Low at 100 FPS to Ultra at 42 FPS is dramatic, highlighting the heavy graphical demands at this resolution. The data implies that for 4K gaming, the GPU choice is critical, while the CPU has less impact on the final frame rate.