Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for running Evolve, delivering 60+ FPS at all tested resolutions and presets except for one specific case. Benchmark data shows that this combo ranks in the 94th percentile for CPUs and 86th percentile for GPUs, placing it in the top 6% of tested configurations for this game. The system delivers playable frame rates from 1080p Ultra up to 4K High, with the only sub-60 result occurring at 4K Ultra where the average drops to 54 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, at 4K the combo achieves playable frame rates on High, Medium, and Low settings. The High preset averages 78 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS, and Low averages 128 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold with an average of 54 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 2560x1440 resolution?

A: At 1440p, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 95 FPS, making it the best quality option while remaining comfortably playable.

*Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations for Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 222nd out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations tested for this game. This ranking reflects the strong performance of both the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 141 FPS. The Medium preset reaches 260 FPS average, while Low delivers 335 FPS average and High averages 204 FPS. All presets far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is there any resolution or setting where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the only sub-60 result in the measured data is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops to 54. All other resolution and settings combinations maintain averages of at least 78 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69,996 in average benchmarks, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K. It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2%.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 222 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the configuration in the top 6% of all tested systems, indicating exceptional performance headroom for this game. The CPU itself sits in the 94th percentile among all tested CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile among all tested GPUs, confirming that both components are high-end performers in their respective categories.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 69,996 places it in a tight competitive cluster. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, which is 0.2% higher than the 9700F, while the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355, trailing by 0.9%. This grouping shows that the 9700F performs within 1% of its closest competitors, making CPU selection largely inconsequential for gaming performance at this level.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 54,247 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.6% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads this group with 55,757, 2.7% higher than the RTX 4080. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 4080 is well within the performance envelope of its immediate rivals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers its lowest performance tier. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset improves to 78 FPS average, representing a 44% increase over Ultra. Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 114 FPS. Low settings reach 128 FPS average, more than double the Ultra result.

The 2560x1440 results show a significant performance uplift across all presets. Low settings average 225 FPS, Medium averages 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS and maximum of 200 FPS, High averages 137 FPS, and Ultra averages 95 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 130 FPS, demonstrating the substantial impact of quality settings on frame rates.

At 1920x1080, performance is exceptionally high across the board. Low settings deliver 335 FPS average, Medium averages 260 FPS with a minimum of 221 FPS and maximum of 299 FPS, High averages 204 FPS, and Ultra averages 141 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at the lowest resolution produces frame rates that are more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher across all tested resolutions with appropriate settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High (78 FPS), Low (128 FPS), and Medium (99 FPS), with High being the best quality option that maintains the threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 54 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 95 FPS average. This makes 1440p the optimal resolution for maximizing visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings achieve 141 FPS average, providing substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

The data indicates that players seeking the highest visual fidelity should target 1440p Ultra, while those prioritizing maximum frame rates can exceed 300 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. For 4K gaming, High settings offer the best balance of quality and performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with Low settings reaching 335 FPS and Ultra at 141 FPS. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Passmark single-thread score of 4,691 and 94th percentile ranking, ensures that even at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed, the system maintains high throughput.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The Ultra preset drops from 141 FPS at 1080p to 95 FPS at 1440p, a 33% reduction, while Low settings drop from 335 FPS to 225 FPS, a 33% reduction as well. This consistent scaling across presets indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload dominates. The Ultra preset falls to 54 FPS, and even High settings drop to 78 FPS. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the compute demands of Ultra settings at this resolution exceed what the GPU can deliver at 60 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as evidenced by the smaller absolute frame rate differences between presets compared to lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which averages 78 FPS. This represents the optimal balance between visual quality and performance at 4K, as the Ultra preset falls short at 54 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 95 FPS average, making it the best settings choice while remaining above the playable threshold. This provides the maximum visual quality available in the game while still maintaining smooth, responsive gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 141 FPS, allowing players to enable every visual feature while still achieving frame rates far above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 1080p Ultra the most demanding configuration that remains fully playable, with enough headroom for high refresh rate displays.