Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the hardware maintains frame rates far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the lowest average recorded at 65 FPS under maximum load at 4K. The data indicates a system with substantial headroom, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average, minimum, and maximum frame rates captured for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. The Low preset averages 405 FPS, which is the peak frame rate recorded across all configurations. The Medium preset averages 314 FPS, with a minimum of 267 FPS and a maximum of 361 FPS. The High preset averages 246 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 170 FPS. This progression shows a consistent scaling pattern where each step up in settings reduces performance by roughly 25-30%.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset averages 271 FPS, a 33% reduction from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 210 FPS, with a minimum of 179 FPS and a maximum of 242 FPS. The High preset averages 165 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 114 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 58%, indicating that the GPU handles the increased graphical load efficiently.

At 3840x2160, the system still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 154 FPS, which is 43% lower than the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. The High preset averages 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (102 FPS) remains well above the playability threshold, demonstrating consistent frame delivery even under load.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with complete min/max data, allowing for frame time analysis. At 1080p Medium, the spread between minimum and maximum is 94 FPS (267 to 361). At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 63 FPS (179 to 242). At 4K Medium, the spread further narrows to 36 FPS (102 to 138). This pattern suggests that higher resolutions create more consistent frame pacing, likely due to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck rather than the CPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a shift in component roles as resolution and settings change. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 405 FPS, which places significant demand on the CPU to feed frames to the GPU. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, has a passmark multithread score of 70255 and a single-thread score of 4737, indicating strong per-core performance that supports high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The scaling from 1080p Low (405 FPS) to 1440p Low (271 FPS) represents a 33% drop, and further to 4K Low (154 FPS) represents another 43% drop. This pattern is consistent with GPU-bound performance, where the RTX 5090 D's rendering capabilities determine the frame rate. The GPU's FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory provide ample bandwidth for high-resolution rendering.

The settings presets also highlight the GPU's role. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 154 to 65, a 58% decrease. At 1440p, the same settings change reduces FPS from 271 to 114, a 58% decrease. At 1080p, the reduction is from 405 to 170, a 58% decrease. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the settings presets scale uniformly, with the GPU handling the additional graphical workload proportionally.

The CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the 405 FPS result approaches the practical limits of frame delivery. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D's 3DMark single-thread score of 1292 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2259 suggest strong per-core performance that prevents CPU bottlenecks even at very high frame rates. At higher resolutions, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU's role diminishes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for comparable hardware. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779, placing it in the 95th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 with an average score of 75738, a delta of 0.1% (essentially identical performance). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D scores 75716 (0.1% difference), the AMD EPYC 8224P scores 75582 (0.3% difference), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 75488 (0.4% difference). These rivals would deliver near-identical CPU performance in Evolve, meaning frame rates at 1080p Low would be virtually unchanged.

For the GPU, the RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, ranking in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT with a score of 76904 (1.1% lower), followed by the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940 (1.6% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 79396 (2.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79605 (2.4% higher). The RX 6850M XT and Tesla P100 variants would produce slightly higher frame rates, while the RX 6650M XT would produce slightly lower frame rates, though all within a narrow range of the RTX 5090 D.

These rival comparisons suggest that a system with any of the listed CPUs paired with any of the listed GPUs would achieve similar performance in Evolve. The deltaPct values are all under 2.5%, meaning the differences in measured FPS would be minimal, likely within a few frames per second at each resolution and settings combination.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data confirms that this system can run Evolve at all tested settings across all three resolutions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High (94 FPS average), Low (154 FPS), Medium (120 FPS), and Ultra (65 FPS). The best settings at 4K are Ultra, with an average FPS of 65, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin of 5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with the best being Ultra at 114 FPS average. This provides a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Ultra the recommended configuration for a balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 165 FPS and Medium at 210 FPS offer even higher frame rates for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, the system excels, with Ultra settings averaging 170 FPS. This is nearly three times the playability threshold, allowing for high-refresh-rate displays up to 170 Hz. The Low preset at 405 FPS approaches the limits of display technology, exceeding the refresh rates of most monitors.

The system's rank of 1 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve indicates it is the top-performing configuration in the database for this game. This ranking, combined with the measured data, supports the conclusion that this PC is not just capable of running Evolve but is overqualified for the game's demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings produce an average of 65 FPS, which is the highest visual quality available while staying above the threshold. This configuration is suitable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rates.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce an average of 114 FPS, providing both high visual quality and smooth gameplay. This is the optimal balance for most users, as the frame rate is nearly double the threshold and the visual improvements over High settings are noticeable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 170 FPS, making this the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. The high frame rate ensures minimal input latency and smooth motion, which is beneficial for a fast-paced FPS like Evolve.

The Medium preset data with min/max values provides additional insight. At 4K Medium, the average is 120 FPS with a minimum of 102 FPS, ensuring no drops below the threshold. At 1440p Medium, the average is 210 FPS with a minimum of 179 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average is 314 FPS with a minimum of 267 FPS. These minimums confirm consistent performance without frame rate dips.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 65, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded across all configurations?

A: The highest average FPS is 405, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p Medium compared to 4K Medium?

A: At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 210 with a minimum of 179, while at 4K Medium, the average is 120 with a minimum of 102.

*Q: What is the system's rank among tested combinations in Evolve?*

A: The combination ranks 1 out of 3700 tested configurations.

Q: Are there any settings where the system drops below 60 FPS?

A: No, all tested settings at all resolutions maintain average FPS above 60, with the lowest being 65 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779, while its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, scores 75738, a difference of 0.1%.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field indicates this system ranks 1 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This top ranking reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the system exceeding 60 FPS at all settings and resolutions, with the lowest result being 65 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The ranking is consistent with the hardware's benchmark positions. The CPU is in the 95th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. This combination of top-tier components produces the highest performance in the database for this game. The nearest rival CPUs and GPUs, with deltaPct values under 2.5%, would likely rank closely behind, but the data confirms this specific configuration as the best tested.

For a game released in 2015, the performance headroom is substantial. The system delivers more than double the required frame rate at 4K High (94 FPS) and nearly seven times the threshold at 1080p Low (405 FPS). This suggests that the hardware is not stressed by Evolve's engine, leaving significant headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate displays.