Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The measured data shows this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary constraint appearing only at 4K Ultra settings. Across 12 distinct resolution and preset combinations, the system consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold in every scenario except one, positioning it as a strong performer for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces outstanding results. The Low preset yields an average of 292 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS. The High preset maintains an average of 177 FPS, and the Ultra preset still delivers a robust 123 FPS average. Every 1080p configuration clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, making this resolution entirely uncontested.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset averages 196 FPS, the Medium preset averages 152 FPS with a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 174 FPS, and the High preset averages 119 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration at this resolution, still produces an average of 82 FPS. All four presets at 1440p comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the Ultra setting retaining a 37% headroom above the minimum requirement.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The Low preset averages 111 FPS, the Medium preset averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, and the High preset averages 68 FPS. The Ultra preset is the sole configuration that fails to maintain playable performance, dropping to an average of 47 FPS. This represents the only instance in the entire dataset where the system falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with a 21 FPS difference, indicating that the Ultra preset introduces rendering demands that exceed what this GPU can sustain at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extraordinarily high — 292 FPS on Low and 226 FPS on Medium — which suggests the CPU is doing considerable work to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, demonstrates it can sustain these high-throughput scenarios without becoming a limiting factor. The single-thread benchmark score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 indicate a processor well-suited to maintaining high frame rates in a 2015-era FPS title.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction in average FPS across all presets: Low drops from 292 to 196 FPS, Medium from 226 to 152 FPS, High from 177 to 119 FPS, and Ultra from 123 to 82 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the additional pixel count at 1440p increases the rendering workload on the RTX 4070 SUPER. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for this resolution.

The move from 1440p to 4K further amplifies the GPU's role. The Low preset falls from 196 to 111 FPS, Medium from 152 to 86 FPS, High from 119 to 68 FPS, and Ultra from 82 to 47 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is particularly telling — the 47 FPS average indicates the GPU is fully saturated, unable to maintain the 60 FPS target despite the CPU's capability. The RTX 4070 SUPER's FP32 throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s are evidently insufficient for the combined demands of 4K resolution and maximum quality settings in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this specific pairing ranks 616th out of 3700 combos, placing it in the top 16.6% of all tested configurations. This percentile position reflects the strong overall performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data. The combo's ability to maintain 60+ FPS at 4K High and 1440p Ultra, while delivering 123 FPS at 1080p Ultra, explains its elevated standing relative to the broader field of tested systems.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 94 among all processors and the GPU's percentile ranking of 83 among all GPUs provide context for this combo's placement. The processor is in the top 6% of all CPUs, while the graphics card sits in the top 17% of all GPUs. This combination of a high-tier CPU with a strong upper-midrange GPU produces the balanced performance profile observed in the benchmark results. The 616th rank suggests that while many systems can run Evolve, few achieve the combination of high resolution and high preset performance that this setup delivers.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is closely matched by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875 in average benchmarks — a mere 0.2% difference from the 9700F's 69996 average. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, representing a 0.2% deficit for the 9700F, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a 0.7% advantage for the 9700F. The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355, giving the 9700F a 0.9% edge. Systems built with any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at most tested settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the closest performance equivalents are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with an average score of 43262 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile with a score of 43268 (0.1% behind), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with a score of 43301 (0.2% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile with a score of 43667 (1% ahead of the 4070 SUPER). Users with any of these GPUs would experience nearly identical performance in Evolve, though the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide a foundation that these rivals approximate in aggregate benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves playable frame rates on Low (111 FPS), Medium (86 FPS), and High (68 FPS) presets. The Ultra preset fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging only 47 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 82 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival GPU?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43223 is 1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile's score of 43667, and 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB's score of 43262.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck for this game?

A: The data shows no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 292 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 196 FPS, indicating the processor can sustain very high frame rates without limiting the GPU.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system averages 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS.

Q: Which resolution provides the best balance of quality and performance?

A: 2560x1440 at Ultra settings delivers 82 FPS average, offering the highest quality preset that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 4K, the High preset at 68 FPS is the best quality option that remains playable.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Evolve at high frame rates across most configurations. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the most demanding Ultra setting averaging 123 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 82 FPS and High reaching 119 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system maintains playability on Low (111 FPS), Medium (86 FPS), and High (68 FPS) presets, but the Ultra preset falls short at 47 FPS. The system's 616th rank out of 3700 tested combos confirms its standing as a strong performer for this title. Users seeking the highest fidelity experience should target 1440p Ultra, while those prioritizing resolution over quality can enjoy 4K High at 68 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which averages 68 FPS. The Medium preset provides a larger safety margin at 86 FPS, while Low reaches 111 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality that remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 82 FPS. This provides the maximum quality settings while still maintaining a 22 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 119 FPS offers higher frame rates for competitive play, but Ultra delivers the full visual experience.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 123 FPS, making it the optimal configuration. The system has ample headroom at this resolution, with even the most demanding settings nearly doubling the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset at 226 FPS and Low at 292 FPS exist for users with high refresh rate displays seeking maximum frame rates, but Ultra provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.