Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Evolve, with the data showing that the combination scales cleanly across the three primary resolutions tested. At its core, this is a setup that prioritizes raw frame rate headroom, and the measured results confirm that the RTX 4070 SUPER is rarely the limiting factor, even when pushing towards 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this pairing covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. The averages are the primary metric here, as minimum and maximum frame rate data was not recorded for any configuration.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo starts with a 48.3 FPS average on the Ultra preset, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to High settings yields a 70.4 FPS average, a substantial jump that clears the threshold comfortably. The Medium preset produces an 86.4 FPS average, while the Low preset reaches 114 FPS. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 4K represents a 136% improvement in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the highest settings.

At 2560x1440 (QHD), the performance profile shifts decisively upward. The Ultra preset delivers an 84 FPS average, which is playable and only 35.7 FPS below the 4K Ultra result. The High preset jumps to 122 FPS, Medium reaches 149.5 FPS, and the Low preset produces a 198.8 FPS average. This resolution shows a more linear scaling pattern, with each settings tier providing a predictable frame rate increase of roughly 25-50 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (Full HD), the results are exceptional across the board. The Ultra preset averages 124.8 FPS, which is already above the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. The High preset increases to 175.7 FPS, Medium to 224.5 FPS, and the Low preset peaks at 293.2 FPS. The jump from Ultra to Low at 1080p is a 168.4 FPS difference, showing that the GPU still has substantial headroom even at this resolution.

The data reveals that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Evolve's demands. The game is not pushing the memory subsystem to its limits, as evidenced by the consistent gains from lowering settings. The lack of min/max FPS data means that frame pacing and 1% lows cannot be assessed, but the average FPS figures suggest a stable experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 9 5950X, with its 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides ample processing power for Evolve. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 26017 and a single-core score of 1614, indicate that it is not a bottleneck in this pairing. The game's engine appears to favor the GPU, as the frame rate differences between resolutions are more pronounced than any CPU-related scaling.

At 1080p, the CPU's role is more significant, but the data suggests it keeps up with the GPU's output. The 293.2 FPS average at Low settings is a strong indicator that the Ryzen 9 5950X can feed the RTX 4070 SUPER effectively. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3470 and multithread score of 45424 support this conclusion, as the game is likely to rely on a few high-frequency cores for its main thread.

At 1440p, the balance shifts towards the GPU, as the resolution increases the pixel count and rendering load. The 198.8 FPS at Low settings versus 84 FPS at Ultra shows that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting at this resolution. The CPU is still capable, but its influence on frame rate diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The 114 FPS at Low settings versus 48.3 FPS at Ultra demonstrates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is saturated by the 3840x2160 resolution and high-quality effects. The CPU's role is minimal here, as the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's fill rate and compute throughput. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are the relevant specs, and they are being pushed to their limits at this resolution.

The scaling between presets at each resolution confirms the GPU-centric nature of the workload. At 4K, the difference between Ultra and High is 22.1 FPS, while at 1080p, the same preset difference is 50.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has more headroom at lower resolutions, allowing the CPU to step in and drive higher frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: No. The data shows a 48.3 FPS average at 3840x2160 on the Ultra preset, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. You would need to lower the settings to High to achieve a playable 70.4 FPS average.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering an 84 FPS average. This is the highest quality option that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no need to compromise on visuals.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER?

A: The benchmark data suggests it is not. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by a PassMark single-thread score of 3470, is sufficient to keep the GPU fed. The frame rate scaling between presets shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 43223, which places it within 1% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667) by 1%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 293.2 FPS while the Ultra preset averages 124.8 FPS, a gap of 168.4 FPS. This shows that the GPU has significant headroom even at the highest settings.

Q: Does the game support ray tracing or DLSS?

A: The FACT PACK does not include any data on ray tracing or DLSS support for Evolve. The measured FPS values are based on standard rasterization settings, and no upscaling or ray tracing features were tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 594th out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This places the pairing in the top 16% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result considering the game's age and the hardware's capabilities.

The CPU's percentile ranking is higher than the GPU's, with the Ryzen 9 5950X sitting in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, while the RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. This suggests that the CPU is a more dominant component in this pairing relative to its peers. The CPU's average benchmark score of 51947 is closely matched by its nearest rivals: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, -0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-14700 (52301, -0.7%). The Intel Core i9-13900F (51730) is 0.4% slower.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 43223 is also tightly clustered with its nearest rivals, all within a 1% margin. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is a well-balanced performer, neither significantly ahead nor behind its direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks. The in-game ranking of 594 out of 3700 suggests that this specific CPU-GPU combination is well-optimized for Evolve, likely outperforming many other pairings with similar individual component scores.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Evolve effectively at all three tested resolutions, provided the settings are adjusted appropriately. At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional: the High, Medium, and Low presets all clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the High preset achieving 70.4 FPS as the best playable option. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 48.3 FPS and is not recommended for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is straightforward: all four presets, including Ultra, are playable. The Ultra preset delivers 84 FPS, which is well above the threshold and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing performance.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: every preset is playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 124.8 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this pairing if you want to maximize visual fidelity and frame rate simultaneously.

The Ryzen 9 5950X's 16 cores and 32 threads ensure that the system has ample processing headroom for background tasks and future game updates. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Evolve at all tested settings, and the 220 W TDP is manageable for most power supplies, with the manufacturer suggesting a 550 W PSU.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 70.4 FPS. This provides a good balance of visual quality and performance, though you will need to forgo the Ultra preset's extra effects.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 84 FPS. This allows you to experience the game's highest visual fidelity without any frame rate concerns.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best option, with an average of 124.8 FPS. This resolution provides the highest frame rates with the best settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows that the 5950X and RTX 4070 SUPER combination is exceptionally well-suited for Evolve, particularly at 1440p and 1080p, where it can leverage its full performance potential.