Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER form a top-tier pairing for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title whose age does not diminish its hardware demands at high resolutions. The data indicates this combo ranks in the 289th position out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the upper echelon of configurations. Across all resolutions and presets tested, the system never dips below the 60 FPS playability threshold, with even the most punishing 4K Ultra setting holding an average of 56.4 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the components to their closest rivals, and provides clear guidance on the best settings for each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 9700X, with its 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, sits in a tightly contested performance bracket. Its average benchmark score of 37943 is nearly indistinguishable from its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core i9-14901E scoring 37911 (a delta of 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scoring 37904 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core 5 211E scoring 37829 (0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 trails marginally at 37804 (0.4% delta). In practical terms, a system builder swapping the Ryzen 7 9700X for any of these four alternatives would see virtually identical frame rates in Evolve, as the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck in this GPU-bound scenario.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4080 SUPER also holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest competitor is the non-SUPER RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a difference of just -0.1%. This means the two cards are effectively interchangeable in terms of raw performance, and the SUPER's advantage is negligible in real-world gaming. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 55698 and 55757 respectively, representing 2.7% and 2.8% leads. These deltas are small enough that none of these alternatives would meaningfully change the frame rate outcomes detailed in this report. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is positioned at the edge of a performance cluster, where choosing any of these comparable cards would yield similar Evolve experiences.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER configuration ranks 289th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the top 7.8% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU's performance, as Evolve's engine tends to scale more with graphics hardware than CPU throughput. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all resolutions.

To contextualize this rank, consider that the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database. The 3700 combos tested include a wide range of hardware, from entry-level integrated graphics to multi-GPU setups. A rank of 289 means this configuration is ahead of roughly 3411 other combinations. The data shows no scenario in Evolve where this combo falls below 60 FPS, which is a key indicator of its high standing. The only setting that approaches the limit is 4K Ultra at 56.4 FPS, and even that is close enough that minor tweaks or driver updates could push it over the threshold. The rank reflects a system that is overbuilt for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and highly capable at 4K with high but not ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of performance. All values are average FPS, as no minimum or maximum frame times were recorded in the dataset. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across the board. Low settings produce an average of 330.8 FPS, Medium hits 255.8 FPS, High reaches 204.6 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a robust 138.1 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 4080 SUPER is rarely stressed, and the CPU's single-thread performance (a 3dmark single-thread score of 1280) ensures no bottleneck at these high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected scaling. Low settings yield 222.3 FPS, Medium delivers 173.3 FPS, High drops to 135.7 FPS, and Ultra still clears 90 FPS with a 93.9 average. The gap between resolutions is consistent, with 1440p typically showing about 30-35% lower FPS than 1080p at the same settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still manage a very playable 127.5 FPS, Medium drops to 95.7 FPS, and High stays above 60 at 78.8 FPS. Ultra, however, falls to 56.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the only tested configuration that fails to hit 60 FPS, and it does so by a margin of 3.6 FPS.

The data reveals a clear pattern: the RTX 4080 SUPER is a 4K-capable card for Evolve, but only up to High settings. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 22.4 FPS (from 78.8 to 56.4), a 28% reduction that suggests Ultra presets introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 10240 shading units. At 1440p and below, the card has enough headroom that Ultra presets are easily achievable, with the 1440p Ultra score of 93.9 FPS being particularly impressive for a game from 2015.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Evolve with exceptional performance at all standard resolutions. The data shows that at 1920x1080, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest being Ultra at 138.1 FPS. This means users can max out the game at 1080p and still have more than double the required frame rate. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with all presets exceeding 60 FPS, and Ultra maintaining a 93.9 FPS average. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance between visual fidelity and high refresh rate performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable at Low (127.5 FPS), Medium (95.7 FPS), and High (78.8 FPS) settings. The Ultra preset falls short at 56.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is to use High settings, which provides a 78.8 FPS average and retains most of the visual enhancements. The 3.6 FPS shortfall at Ultra is small enough that users with adaptive sync monitors may not notice the difference, but strictly speaking, the data indicates Ultra is not playable at 4K. In summary, the combo is fully capable of running Evolve at high frame rates across 1080p and 1440p, and at 4K with High settings or lower. The CPU's 65W TDP and the GPU's 320W TDP mean the system is power-efficient for its performance class, though the suggested PSU of 700W should be respected.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with the highest settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 56.4, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which achieves 78.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve the highest frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 330.8 FPS average, which is the highest recorded. For a balance of quality and speed, 1440p Ultra at 93.9 FPS is recommended.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. This is a delta of -0.1%, meaning the standard RTX 4080 is marginally faster in synthetic tests. In real-world Evolve performance, the difference is negligible.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Evolve?

A: The data suggests no. The CPU's 3dmark 16-thread score of 9824 and single-thread score of 1280 are strong, and the FPS numbers scale consistently with resolution changes, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS in the dataset is 56.4, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other tested configurations exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 289th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7.8% of all systems in the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS of 60 or higher at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra settings, achieving an average of 138.1 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while still delivering more than double the playability threshold.
• 2560x1440: Ultra settings, achieving an average of 93.9 FPS. This is the highest quality preset tested, and it comfortably clears 60 FPS with headroom for competitive play.
• 3840x2160: High settings, achieving an average of 78.8 FPS. Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 56.4, so High is the optimal choice for 4K. This preset retains most of the visual enhancements while maintaining a smooth frame rate.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the data shows that dropping to Medium at 4K yields 95.7 FPS, a 21% increase over High. However, the High preset is recommended as the best balance, as it stays well above 60 FPS and provides superior image quality. At 1080p and 1440p, Ultra is always the best choice, as the system has ample headroom to spare. The measured FPS values are all averages, and actual performance may vary slightly based on in-game scenes, but the data indicates this combo is exceptionally well-suited to Evolve at all mainstream resolutions.