Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers decisively playable performance in Evolve, with the data showing average frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset configuration. The measured results indicate a system that is substantially overqualified for this 2015 FPS title, presenting a stark contrast between modern high-end hardware and the game’s older engine demands. Analysis of the benchmark data reveals clear scaling patterns across resolutions and settings, along with a definitive hierarchy of which component drives performance under various conditions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in a tightly contested performance tier, with its average benchmark score of 51947 sitting within a narrow band of comparable processors. The nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, posts an average score of 52073, representing a negligible 0.2% advantage over the Ryzen 9 5950X. Similarly, the AMD EPYC 8124P achieves 52121, a 0.3% lead, while the Intel Core i9-13900F trails with a score of 51730, placing it 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i7-14700 rounds out this group with 52301, a 0.7% advantage. These deltaPct values, all within a single percentage point, indicate that any of these processors would deliver virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve, as the game’s CPU demands are unlikely to expose such marginal differences.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 54209 places it in close proximity to several alternatives. The standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247, a mere 0.1% difference, making it the most direct substitute for users seeking similar rasterization performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X posts 54828, representing a 1.1% advantage, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S achieve 55698 and 55757 respectively, leading the RTX 4080 SUPER by 2.7% and 2.8%. For Evolve specifically, these GPU alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates, as the RTX 4080 SUPER already delivers 140 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 77 FPS at 4K High, leaving ample headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a performance landscape where the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s influence becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the frame rate scales dramatically with graphical settings: Low produces 127 FPS, Medium drops to 99 FPS, High falls further to 77 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 54 FPS. This 73 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K demonstrates that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rendering load is the primary constraint, with the Ryzen 9 5950X’s 16 cores and 32 threads providing ample processing headroom.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with higher absolute values: Low reaches 224 FPS, Medium 173 FPS, High 136 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. The 130 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p still points to GPU-bound performance, but the narrower gap between Low and Medium (51 FPS) compared to the 4K scaling suggests the CPU begins to play a larger role as resolution decreases. At 1920x1080, the scaling becomes even more pronounced: Low hits 304 FPS, Medium 258 FPS, High 203 FPS, and Ultra 140 FPS. The 164 FPS spread at 1080p, combined with the fact that even Ultra exceeds 140 FPS, indicates that the Ryzen 9 5950X is capable of feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER sufficiently at all settings, though the CPU’s single-thread performance (944 in 3dmark_single_thread, 3470 in PassMark single-thread) becomes a more meaningful contributor to the ceiling at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 SUPER and Ryzen 9 5950X combination produces an average of 127 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings yield 99 FPS average, with minimum and maximum readings of 84 and 113 FPS respectively. High settings reduce the average to 77 FPS, while Ultra settings drop below the playability threshold with an average of 54 FPS. The Medium preset’s 84 FPS minimum confirms that even at 4K, the system maintains comfortable margins above 60 FPS for all but the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, Low settings produce 224 FPS average. Medium settings deliver 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS. High settings achieve 136 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 94 FPS average. The 147 FPS minimum at Medium 1440p demonstrates that frame time consistency remains strong, with no observable dips that would compromise gameplay smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest frame rates: Low settings average 304 FPS, Medium averages 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 FPS and maximum of 297 FPS, High averages 203 FPS, and Ultra maintains 140 FPS. The minimum FPS values recorded only for Medium settings across all resolutions show that even the lowest captured frame rates (84 FPS at 4K, 147 FPS at 1440p, 220 FPS at 1080p) remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating no stuttering or severe frame time spikes in the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 9 5950X plus RTX 4080 SUPER combination holds rank 310 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 8.4% of all system configurations analyzed. This ranking reflects the substantial performance headroom the combo offers, as the 60 FPS threshold is exceeded by wide margins across nearly all settings. The percentile data supports this positioning: the CPU ranks in the 91st percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of two high-percentile components results in a system that outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations, though the rank of 310 suggests that a meaningful number of combos with even more powerful components (likely newer GPUs or higher-tier CPUs) achieve higher frame rates in Evolve’s less demanding scenarios.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Evolve with excellent performance at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best preset achieving an average of 77 FPS. The Ultra setting falls short at 54 FPS average, failing to clear the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, including Ultra at 94 FPS average, which serves as the best preset at this resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra reaching 140 FPS average. The verdict is unambiguous: the system delivers smooth, playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings, making it more than capable of running Evolve to its full visual potential on all but the most demanding 4K configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 77 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while offering significantly better visual quality than the Medium preset’s 99 FPS or Low’s 127 FPS. For users prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, the Low preset at 127 FPS and Medium at 99 FPS remain viable alternatives, but High represents the optimal balance for 4K gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the recommended setting, achieving an average of 94 FPS. This preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 34 FPS buffer, ensuring consistent performance even during demanding scenes. The High preset at 136 FPS offers an alternative for those seeking higher refresh rate output, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the clear choice, delivering 140 FPS average. This represents the most demanding preset at the lowest tested resolution while still maintaining more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 203 FPS and Medium at 258 FPS exist for users with high refresh rate displays, but Ultra’s 140 FPS already satisfies the vast majority of gaming monitors.

FAQ

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

A: No, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset produces an average of 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset at 77 FPS is the highest playable setting at 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 94 FPS average, making it the highest resolution where maximum settings remain playable. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 140 FPS, but 1440p provides a better balance of resolution and performance.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, a difference of only 0.1%. In Evolve, this translates to virtually identical frame rates, with the RTX 4080 SUPER holding a negligible edge.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 5950X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Evolve?

A: The data suggests limited CPU bottlenecking, as the system achieves 304 FPS at 1080p Low and 140 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The CPU’s single-thread score of 3470 in PassMark supports adequate performance for this game’s demands.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium preset delivers an average of 173 FPS, with a minimum of 147 FPS and maximum of 199 FPS, providing excellent smoothness well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times, or are there drops?

A: Measured minimum FPS values for Medium settings are 84 FPS at 4K, 147 FPS at 1440p, and 220 FPS at 1080p. These minimums indicate stable frame delivery with no severe dips below playable levels.