Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 616th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 16.6% of all configurations tested. This is a strong position, indicating the pairing sits comfortably above the median performer. The data shows a substantial performance ceiling, with the CPU reaching the 92nd percentile among all tested processors and the GPU reaching the 83rd percentile among all tested graphics cards. This alignment of high-tier components results in a system that handles the game with significant headroom at lower resolutions, though 4K Ultra settings push it below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 616 out of 3700 tested combinations places this system in the upper tier of configurations for Evolve. The CPU's average benchmark score of 57498 positions it just below the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555, a 0.1% deficit) and above the AMD EPYC 7313 (57399, a 0.2% advantage). The GPU's average benchmark score of 43223 trails the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, a 0.1% deficit) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, a 0.1% deficit), while leading the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, a 0.2% advantage). These marginal differences in synthetic benchmarks translate to nearly identical real-world behavior in Evolve, as the measured FPS data confirms the system's capability.

The percentile rankings reinforce the hardware's pedigree. The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, driven by strong multi-threaded scores like the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 32172 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 22174. The GPU's 83rd percentile is supported by a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627. When combined, these components produce a system that is clearly positioned for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance at medium-to-high settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor. At 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-limited, as evidenced by the massive FPS jump from Low (292) to Ultra (123). The CPU's single-thread performance, highlighted by a 3DMark single-thread score of 1286 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4672, ensures the GPU is fed adequately even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is typically highest. The 1080p Medium result of 226 FPS shows the game engine is not constrained by the processor.

At 1440p, the GPU's workload increases, and the scaling becomes more gradual. The FPS drops from 196 at Low to 82 at Ultra, a 58% reduction, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck. The CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 54643, are largely idle in this scenario, as Evolve is not a heavily threaded title. The 1440p High result of 119 FPS demonstrates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this resolution without significant compromises.

At 4K, the GPU fully dominates. The FPS drops from 111 at Low to 47 at Ultra, a 58% reduction from Low to Ultra. The 4K Medium result of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 and maximum of 99 shows the GPU's memory bandwidth is the limiting factor, not the CPU. The CPU's role becomes nearly irrelevant at this resolution, as the rendering pipeline saturates the GPU well before the processor's capabilities are exhausted. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the determining component at all resolutions, with the CPU providing ample headroom that never becomes a limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, achieving an average of 68 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 86 FPS, and Low reaches 111 FPS, but High represents the best visual quality that maintains playability. Ultra at this resolution drops to 47 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Ultra achieves an average of 82 FPS, making it the best settings choice. High reaches 119 FPS, Medium hits 152 FPS, and Low peaks at 196 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual fidelity while staying comfortably above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the optimal choice, delivering 123 FPS on average. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by more than double, providing significant headroom for competitive play. High reaches 177 FPS, Medium hits 226 FPS, and Low tops out at 292 FPS, but Ultra is the clear recommendation for the best balance of visuals and performance.

FAQ

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

A: No. The data shows 4K Ultra averages 47 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable 4K preset is High at 68 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable with this hardware?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 292 at 1080p Low settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system still delivers 123 FPS, indicating strong performance across the board.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43223 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, a 0.1% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, a 0.1% difference). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667) by 1%.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 292 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra, the CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 13929 suggests ample processing headroom. The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 2560x1440 at Ultra settings provides an average of 82 FPS, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance. For maximum smoothness, 1080p Ultra delivers 123 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X's average benchmark score of 57498 is 0.1% below the AMD EPYC 9015 (57555) and 0.2% above the AMD EPYC 7313 (57399). It trails the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115) by 1.1%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 111 FPS at Low settings, 86 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 73 and maximum of 99, 68 FPS at High, and 47 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting provides the only complete min/max data at this resolution, showing a tight frame time distribution.

At 2560x1440, Low achieves 196 FPS, Medium hits 152 FPS with a minimum of 129 and maximum of 174, High reaches 119 FPS, and Ultra drops to 82 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent reduction in performance as visual fidelity increases.

At 1920x1080, Low produces 292 FPS, Medium delivers 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 and maximum of 260, High reaches 177 FPS, and Ultra maintains 123 FPS. The 1080p Medium data shows remarkable frame time consistency, with the minimum FPS staying within 15% of the average.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra yields roughly a 20-30% reduction in average FPS across all resolutions. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold, confirming the GPU's limits at the highest settings and resolution combination.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve across most configurations, with clear limitations only at 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160, the verdict indicates playable settings include High (68 FPS), Low (111 FPS), and Medium (86 FPS), with High being the best visual option that stays above 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 82 FPS as the best choice. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 123 FPS, making it the optimal resolution for maximum visual quality and performance.

The data shows this system is well-suited for Evolve, providing a smooth experience at 1440p Ultra and 4K High. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared with significant margin at most settings, and the only sub-60 result is 4K Ultra at 47 FPS. For players prioritizing 4K, dropping to High settings maintains playability, while 1440p and 1080p users can max out all settings without concern. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands at these resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9015 with an average score of 57555 (0.1% lower than the Ryzen 9 9900X), the AMD EPYC 7313 at 57399 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (1.1% lower), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (1.4% lower). These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, with differences well below the margin of error in gaming benchmarks.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, 0.1% lower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, 0.1% lower), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, 0.2% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, 1% higher) are the closest matches. The RTX 4090 Mobile offers a slight edge, but the differences are minimal. These alternatives would produce essentially the same FPS results in Evolve, meaning users with any of these components can expect similar performance characteristics, including the 4K Ultra limitation and the strong 1440p and 1080p results.