Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The measured data shows this combination provides a wide range of frame rates depending on resolution and quality settings, from a demanding 59 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 374.8 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, examines how the combo ranks against other tested configurations, and identifies the best settings for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Evolve shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly powerful, with average frame rates that far exceed the refresh rates of most monitors. The lowest tested setting, Low, produces an average of 374.8 FPS. Moving up to Medium yields 290.9 FPS, while High settings still deliver a substantial 227.5 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at this resolution maintains an average of 153.3 FPS, ensuring a highly responsive experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high, though the increased pixel count begins to show its effect. The Low preset averages 249.4 FPS, and Medium follows closely at 193.2 FPS. High settings produce 151 FPS, which is still a very high refresh rate. The Ultra preset, while more demanding, still achieves an average of 107.3 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The most interesting results appear at 3840x2160, where the RTX 4090's capabilities are pushed further. At this resolution, the Low preset averages 144.5 FPS, and Medium is not far behind at 109.1 FPS. The High preset delivers a solid 87.3 FPS, which is well within the playable range. However, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 59 FPS, which falls just one frame short of the 60 FPS playable threshold defined in the data. This indicates that 4K Ultra is the first configuration where this formidable hardware begins to show a limitation in this specific game. The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies solely on these average figures.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database ranks this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 at position 81 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the top 2.2% of all tested configurations, an exceptional standing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The percentile data reinforces this, with the CPU ranking in the 87th percentile against all CPUs and the GPU ranking in the 88th percentile against all GPUs. This suggests that while there are a few more powerful individual components, the pairing is extremely well-balanced for this title.

The high rank implies that very few other systems will outperform this one in Evolve. The combination of the 9800X3D's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 23230 and 2080 respectively, and the RTX 4090's massive graphical throughput, creates a system that is near the top of the performance pyramid. The rank of 81 out of 3700 indicates that users with this setup will have a performance advantage over the vast majority of other players, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's power is most critical.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the roles of the CPU and GPU shift across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 374.8 FPS. At these frame rates, the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the RTX 4090 is capable of rendering far more frames than the CPU can prepare. The 9800X3D's strong single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4430, is crucial here to minimize this bottleneck.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the load shifts towards the GPU. The frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p, but the system remains highly capable. The gap between Low and Ultra presets widens, showing the GPU's increasing influence on performance. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. This is most evident in the 4K Ultra result, where the average FPS drops to 59. This suggests that the RTX 4090 is reaching its performance limit with the most demanding settings at this resolution, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 4K shows a significant drop from 144.5 FPS to 59 FPS, a 59.2% reduction, which is a much larger percentage drop than at lower resolutions, confirming the shift to a GPU-bound scenario.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the benchmark database, several other hardware combinations would yield similar performance in Evolve. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, which has an average score 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which is 0.7% lower. Other nearby options include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (0.7% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (0.8% lower). These processors would likely produce very similar frame rates in a game like Evolve, especially at lower resolutions where CPU performance is more critical.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60, which has a nearly identical average score (0% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% higher. While these are the closest matches in the database, it is important to note that they are likely not direct consumer gaming equivalents. However, the data suggests that a system with one of these GPUs and a comparable CPU would produce a similar gaming experience, potentially with minor differences in specific titles. The 0% delta with the Intel Arc Pro A60 is notable, indicating that for the benchmark tests used to calculate the average score, their performance is statistically identical.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the data identifies the most demanding preset that achieves this goal at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 153.3 FPS. This is far above the playable threshold, allowing for maximum visual fidelity without any performance concerns. The system has so much headroom at this resolution that all presets are viable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 107.3. This shows that the system can handle the highest quality settings at this popular resolution with a significant margin above the 60 FPS target. The performance is smooth and should provide an excellent experience on high refresh rate monitors.

The situation changes at 3840x2160. The best settings that remain at or above 60 FPS are High, which produces an average of 87.3 FPS. While the Ultra preset is playable at 59 FPS, it falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, High is the recommended maximum preset for a guaranteed smooth experience at 4K. The data shows that dropping from Ultra to High will provide a substantial performance increase of 28.3 FPS, which is a significant jump for a visually demanding game.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it can run the game at 4K with High settings, achieving an average of 87.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is also playable, but it averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains over 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 maintains an average of 107.3 FPS, making it the best and most demanding setting that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p compared to 4K on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 on High settings, the average FPS is 227.5. At 3840x2160 on High settings, the average FPS is 87.3. This represents a 160.2 FPS difference, or roughly a 260% increase in performance at the lower resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more of a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data implies the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p. The frame rates are extremely high (up to 374.8 FPS on Low), and the performance difference between presets is relatively small, suggesting the GPU is not being fully utilized and the CPU is limiting the maximum frame rate.

Q: How does this system rank in performance for Evolve compared to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 81st out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.2% of all systems tested for this game. This indicates it is significantly more powerful than the vast majority of other configurations.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: The High preset averages 87.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 59 FPS. This is a difference of 28.3 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the highest quality settings at 4K resolution.

The Verdict

The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an exceptionally powerful combination for Evolve. The system can run the game at maximum settings with high frame rates at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, averaging 153.3 FPS and 107.3 FPS on Ultra, respectively. At 3840x2160, it is still highly capable, with the High preset delivering a smooth 87.3 FPS. The only configuration that fails to clear the 60 FPS threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 59 FPS. For players who prioritize 4K gaming, selecting High settings will provide a flawless experience with a substantial performance buffer. This system is unequivocally capable of running Evolve at a high level across nearly all settings and resolutions.