Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (launch MSRP $479) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (launch MSRP $549) delivers a strong performance profile in Evolve. At 1080p Ultra the combination averages 118 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it holds 79 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 65 FPS. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 39,768, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU scores 40,377 and sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. This combo ranks 758th out of 3,700 tested configurations for Evolve, meaning it outperforms roughly 80% of the systems in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s average score of 39,768 is nearly identical to four other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39,603 (delta +0.4%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048 (delta –0.7%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485 (delta +0.7%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081 (delta –0.8%). All deltas are within 1%, so swapping the 9800X3D for any of these CPUs would result in frame rates that differ by less than a single percentage point in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070’s average score of 40,377 is similarly close to its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318 (delta +0.1%), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40,063 (delta +0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870 (delta –1.2%), and the NVIDIA RTX A520 Mobile scores 40,568 (delta –2.0%). These differences are under 2%, so a system using any of those graphics cards alongside the 9800X3D would produce nearly the same FPS results across all resolutions and settings in Evolve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates reveal how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Evolve. At 1080p Low, the average is 280 FPS, while at 4K Low it drops to 107 FPS—a factor of 2.62. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 118 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it is 45 FPS—again a factor of 2.62. This consistent scaling across presets indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint as resolution increases, because the frame rate falls roughly in line with the pixel count increase (4K has four times the pixels of 1080p, but the FPS drops only ~2.6x). The CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p; the 280 FPS average on Low shows that the 8-core/16-thread Zen 5 processor with 96 MB of L3 cache has ample headroom.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds. The average FPS at Low is 188, at Medium 145, at High 114, and at Ultra 79. The 4K numbers are 107, 83, 65, and 45 respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck for the most demanding settings. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep the GPU fed at every resolution; no CPU-bound stutter is evident in the data, as the minimum FPS values for Medium presets (70 at 4K, 124 at 1440p, 184 at 1080p) remain well above the playable line.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and preset. Min/max values were only reported for the Medium preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840×2160 | High | 65 | – | – |

| 3840×2160 | Low | 107 | – | – |

| 3840×2160 | Medium | 83 | 70 | 95 |

| 3840×2160 | Ultra | 45 | – | – |

| 2560×1440 | High | 114 | – | – |

| 2560×1440 | Low | 188 | – | – |

| 2560×1440 | Medium | 145 | 124 | 167 |

| 2560×1440 | Ultra | 79 | – | – |

| 1920×1080 | High | 170 | – | – |

| 1920×1080 | Low | 280 | – | – |

| 1920×1080 | Medium | 217 | 184 | 249 |

| 1920×1080 | Ultra | 118 | – | – |

At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 280 FPS average, while Ultra still holds 118 FPS—both far above the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 79 FPS, making it the highest visual quality that remains fluid. At 4K, High is the top playable setting at 65 FPS, while Ultra dips to 45 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The Medium preset at each resolution provides a stable range: at 4K the spread is 70–95 FPS, at 1440p it is 124–167, and at 1080p it is 184–249.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K the game is playable at High (65 FPS), Low (107 FPS), and Medium (83 FPS). The Ultra setting drops to 45 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is not recommended.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: At 2560×1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 79 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. High runs at 114 FPS and Low at 188 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while remaining smooth.

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

A: The combination ranks 758th out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations in the database. This indicates solid, above-average performance for this game.

Q: What CPU would give similar performance to the 9800X3D?

A: The Ryzen 7 9800X3D’s average score is within 1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, and AMD Ryzen 7 7700. Any of these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

Q: What GPUs are comparable to the RTX 5070?

A: The RTX 5070’s average score is within 2% of the AMD Radeon Pro 580, Radeon Pro WX 7100, Radeon Pro 5300, and NVIDIA RTX A520 Mobile. A system with one of those GPUs would behave similarly in Evolve.

Q: At 1080p, what is the maximum FPS the combo can produce?

A: The highest average FPS is 280, achieved at 1080p Low settings. Even at Ultra, the combo reaches 118 FPS, so the game is fully playable at every preset at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX 5070 combination is ranked 758 out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve. That places it in the top 20.5% of all configurations. The data is measured, not simulated, so the FPS figures are direct observations. The rank reflects that while a large number of systems exceed this performance, the combo delivers playable frame rates at all resolutions except 4K Ultra, and even at 4K High it maintains a 65 FPS average. The CPU’s 87th percentile score and the GPU’s 82nd percentile score contribute to a balanced system that is neither CPU-limited nor GPU-limited at typical gaming resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average at each resolution is as follows:

• 3840×2160 (4K): High settings — average 65 FPS. Ultra drops to 45 FPS, so High is the highest playable option.
• 2560×1440 (1440p): Ultra settings — average 79 FPS. This preset provides the maximum visual quality while remaining fluid.
• 1920×1080 (1080p): Ultra settings — average 118 FPS. Even the most demanding preset is well above the playable threshold.

These settings represent the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the data shows that the GPU has sufficient headroom to handle the Ultra preset at 1440p and 1080p, while at 4K the High preset is the highest that holds the 60 FPS line.