Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 4K (3840×2160), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combo delivers a wide spread of performance depending on the preset. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 127 FPS, which is exceptionally fluid for a 2015-era FPS at this resolution. Moving to Medium drops the average to 99 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS — the only resolution/settings pair in the measured data that includes min/max values at 4K. High settings still hold a solid 77 FPS average, but Ultra falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold with just 54 FPS average. This makes Ultra at 4K the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to clear 60 FPS.

At 1440p (2560×1440), the performance headroom expands considerably. Low settings produce an average of 224 FPS, while Medium averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. High settings sustain 136 FPS average, and even Ultra — the most demanding preset — maintains a strong 94 FPS average. No min/max data is recorded for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the averages alone indicate that every preset comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1080p (1920×1080), the combo becomes almost absurdly fast. Low settings average 333 FPS, Medium averages 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS, and High averages 203 FPS. Ultra still manages 140 FPS average, which is more than double the playability threshold. The pattern across all three resolutions is clear: the RTX 4080 SUPER paired with the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700F has no trouble pushing Evolve to high frame rates, with the only exception being 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,700 tested combinations in Evolve, this specific CPU+GPU pairing ranks 268th. That places it in the top 7.2% of all tested combos, which is a very strong position for a game released in 2015. The rank reflects the substantial GPU headroom — the RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database, while the Ryzen 7 9700F ranks at the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU is the more exceptional component on paper, but in Evolve, the GPU carries most of the load at higher resolutions.

The data shows that the combo's ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's raw rasterization performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER's PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and its 86th percentile position indicate that it handles 1080p and 1440p workloads with massive margin. At 4K, the GPU still delivers playable frame rates on three of four presets, which is consistent with its high standing. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 36,470 and single-thread score of 4,691 suggest it is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in a game like Evolve, which was designed for the hardware of its era.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX posts an average benchmark score of 69,875, which is just 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 7 9700F's 69,996 average. In practice, this means a system built around the 7940HX would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve — the difference is within run-to-run variance. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, which is 0.2% higher than the 9700F, again a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355 (0.9% lower). All four rivals are within 1% of the 9700F's average score, so any of them would produce essentially the same gameplay experience in this title.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) has an average score of 54,247, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209. That difference is effectively zero in real-world terms. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 (2.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757 (2.8% higher). None of these GPUs would meaningfully change Evolve's performance profile — you would see the same playable settings at each resolution, with frame rates within a few percent.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? Yes, decisively. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920×1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at an average of 140 FPS. At 2560×1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 94 FPS. At 3840×2160, three of four presets are playable — Low at 127 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, and High at 77 FPS — but Ultra falls short at 54 FPS.

The practical takeaway is that this system is overkill for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p. Even the most demanding preset at those resolutions leaves massive headroom. At 4K, you can run High settings without issue, but you'll need to drop to Medium or lower if you want to stay above 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra frame rate of 54 FPS is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails the playability check, and even that is close enough that you could argue it's still playable with adaptive sync — but by the strict 60 FPS standard, it doesn't qualify.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60+ FPS at 4K?

A: High settings, which average 77 FPS at 3840×2160. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 1440p Ultra?

A: Yes, Ultra at 2560×1440 averages 94 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p are playable.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Ryzen 9 7940HX in benchmark scores?

A: The 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, while the 7940HX scores 69,875 — a difference of just 0.2%, which is effectively negligible for gaming performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER sits at the 86th percentile, with a PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and an average benchmark score of 54,209.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, only one: 4K Ultra, which averages 54 FPS. All other resolutions and preset combinations in the measured data exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How many total combos were tested for Evolve, and where does this one rank?

A: The database includes 3,700 tested combos for this game. This CPU+GPU pairing ranks 268th, placing it in the top 7.2% of all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840×2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 77 FPS. This is the sweet spot for 4K: you get the visual fidelity of High settings without sacrificing smoothness. Medium averages 99 FPS and Low averages 127 FPS, but High offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 2560×1440, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 94 FPS. Since Ultra is the maximum preset, you can run the game at its highest quality level without any concern for frame rate drops. The minimum recorded frame rate at 1440p Medium is 147 FPS, which suggests that even in the most demanding scenes, you'll stay well above 60 FPS.

At 1920×1080, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 140 FPS. This is the ideal configuration for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. The 1080p Medium minimum of 220 FPS indicates that even the most chaotic moments in Evolve won't cause stutter or frame pacing issues. For players with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, this combo at 1080p Ultra will max out the display's refresh rate in most scenarios.