Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a robust performance profile in Evolve, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while maintaining playability at 4K with adjusted settings. Benchmark results indicate that the most demanding preset at 4K falls below the 60 FPS threshold, but the hardware compensates with strong headroom at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 294.1 FPS, which is the peak performance across all tested configurations. Medium settings deliver 225.2 FPS, while High reduces the average to 177.5 FPS. The Ultra preset remains highly playable at 126.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of approximately 57% from the peak, but every preset at this resolution stays far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings average 198.5 FPS, which is still remarkably high. Medium settings deliver 149.4 FPS, while High produces 121.7 FPS. Ultra drops to 80 FPS exactly, which remains comfortably above the playable threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of around 36% across presets, indicating that the GPU is handling the additional load without becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more pronounced. Low settings still manage an average of 108.8 FPS, which is playable for most users. Medium settings drop to 85.3 FPS, while High achieves 67.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 49.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This represents the only configuration in the measured data where the system fails to maintain playable frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is approximately 54%, showing that the highest preset demands significantly more from the hardware.

The data does not include separate min or max frame rate values, as only average FPS was recorded for each configuration. The lack of 1% lows means the analysis relies on average performance, which typically indicates a smoother experience when the averages are high. The measured values suggest that frame pacing is consistent enough to keep averages reliable, given the wide margins above the threshold at most settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are Ultra, with an average of 126.2 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it still delivers more than double the playable threshold. Users with high refresh rate monitors can expect a fluid experience even at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains the best settings, averaging 80 FPS. This is exactly 20 FPS above the threshold, providing a comfortable margin for competitive play. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 46.2 FPS, which is a significant reduction but still leaves the system in a strong position.

For 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain 60 FPS or higher are High, with an average of 67.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold, with a margin of only 7.3 FPS. Medium and Low also remain playable, but High offers the best visual quality while staying above the playable line. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as it falls to 49.8 FPS, which is below the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 608 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 16.4% of all configurations. This percentile position reflects the hardware's ability to handle the game's demands without being an outlier. The rank suggests that while there are faster combinations, this setup sits comfortably above the median for the game.

The CPU holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicating strong processing capability. The GPU ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The slight difference between the two suggests that the CPU has a marginal edge in relative performance, but both components are well-matched for this title. The combo rank of 608 is consistent with these individual percentiles, as the pairing does not create an obvious bottleneck.

The data shows that the system performs better in Evolve than many other tested combinations, but it does not reach the top tier. The rank implies that users with higher-end hardware will see better frame rates, but the 9700X and RTX 4070 SUPER still deliver a highly playable experience across most settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 49.8, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at this resolution is High, averaging 67.3 FPS.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 294.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the fastest configuration in the measured data.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: The system remains above 60 FPS at all presets for 2560x1440, with Ultra averaging 80 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the frame rates drop by roughly 36% on average, but the experience stays smooth.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset is playable at 1920x1080 with an average of 126.2 FPS and at 2560x1440 with an average of 80 FPS. Only at 3840x2160 does Ultra fall below the threshold.

Q: What margin above 60 FPS does the 4K High preset provide?

A: The 4K High preset averages 67.3 FPS, providing a margin of 7.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is a relatively small buffer, so frame drops could potentially affect playability.

Q: Does the system rank highly among all tested combos?

A: The combo ranks 608 out of 3700, placing it in the top 16.4% of all tested combinations. This indicates strong performance relative to other hardware pairings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low settings reaching 294.1 FPS. These numbers suggest that the GPU is handling the workload efficiently, but the CPU is also keeping up with the demands of high frame rate rendering. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of 167.9 FPS, which is a 57% drop. This indicates that the GPU is the primary factor in determining performance at this resolution, as the preset changes directly impact the GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more balanced distribution. The drop from Low to Ultra is 118.5 FPS, from 198.5 to 80 FPS. The percentage reduction is approximately 40%, which is less pronounced than at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU is still the dominant component, but the CPU's role becomes slightly more significant as the resolution increases, since the GPU has more pixels to process.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more critical. The drop from Low to Ultra is 59 FPS, from 108.8 to 49.8 FPS, representing a 54% reduction. The absolute frame rates are lower than at other resolutions, which indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has less impact at 4K because the GPU is working harder to render each frame, and the frame rate is not high enough for the CPU to become a bottleneck.

The scaling between resolutions provides further evidence. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 126.2 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p, and then to 49.8 at 4K. This progression shows a 36.6% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 37.8% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes across resolutions. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid limiting the system, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where CPU load is typically higher relative to GPU load.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can run Evolve at all tested resolutions, but with some caveats. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Ultra averaging 126.2 FPS. This makes it suitable for high refresh rate monitors and competitive play. At 2560x1440, all presets also stay above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 80 FPS. This provides a solid experience for most users who prefer higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system can run the game at High settings with an average of 67.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at 85.3 FPS and Low settings at 108.8 FPS also remain playable. However, Ultra settings at 49.8 FPS are not playable, as they fall below the threshold. Users who want to play at 4K with maximum quality will need to reduce settings to High or lower.

Overall, the verdict is positive. The system is capable of running Evolve smoothly at 1080p and 1440p at any preset, and at 4K with settings up to High. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS requirement is 4K Ultra, which is a demanding combination that few systems can handle at playable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.4% lower). These processors deliver nearly identical performance, with deltas of less than half a percent. Users with any of these CPUs would see essentially the same frame rates in Evolve when paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 (0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 (1% higher). These GPUs are all within 1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score, meaning they would produce almost identical results in Evolve. The RTX 4090 Mobile is the closest in terms of performance, with a 1% higher score, but the others are effectively indistinguishable in real-world gaming.

The combination of these components suggests that users with any of the rival CPUs or GPUs would experience similar performance in Evolve. The deltas are small enough that the gameplay would be virtually unchanged, making these alternatives viable for users seeking comparable hardware. The data indicates that this performance tier is well-populated, with multiple options that deliver consistent results across the board.