Evolve

Evolve is a 2015 FPS title that pits hunters against a monster in asymmetric multiplayer. This analysis covers the combination of an Intel Core i7-13700K CPU (launch MSRP $409) and an AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU (launch MSRP 169 USD). The recorded data shows that this pairing can only reach a smooth 60 FPS at 1080p with Low settings, while 1440p and 4K fall short at every preset. The CPU is a high-end desktop part with 16 cores and 24 threads, while the GPU is a 4 GB Polaris card from 2017, and the measured frame rates reflect that imbalance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains average FPS measurements for three resolutions and four quality presets. Min and max FPS were not recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies on average frame rates.

3840x2160 (4K)

| Settings | Average FPS |

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

| Low | 31.5 |

| Medium | 24.9 |

| High | 21.1 |

| Ultra | 10.4 |

At 4K, the RX 570 struggles across the board. Even the Low preset only manages 31.5 FPS, which is roughly half of the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset drops to 10.4 FPS, a level that is effectively unplayable for any fast-paced action.

2560x1440 (1440p)

| Settings | Average FPS |

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

| Low | 54.2 |

| Medium | 43.0 |

| High | 32.6 |

| Ultra | 20.3 |

At 1440p, the Low preset comes close to 60 FPS but still falls short at 54.2 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all sit well below the threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is 33.9 FPS, showing a steep performance penalty for higher visual quality.

1920x1080 (1080p)

| Settings | Average FPS |

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

| Low | 76.6 |

| Medium | 58.5 |

| High | 50.1 |

| Ultra | 35.5 |

At 1080p, the Low preset clears 60 FPS with 76.6 FPS average. Medium is just under the threshold at 58.5 FPS, while High and Ultra are progressively lower. This resolution is the only one where any setting reaches the playable mark.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average. For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above that threshold is the "best" setting.

• 3840x2160: No preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 31.5 FPS on Low, so no playable setting exists.
• 2560x1440: No preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 54.2 FPS on Low, so no playable setting exists.
• 1920x1080: Low is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 76.6 FPS. Medium falls to 58.5 FPS, just below the line.

Thus, the best settings for this combo are 1080p Low. At 1440p and 4K, the user must either lower resolution or accept frame rates below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data clearly indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in this combination. The CPU, an Intel Core i7-13700K, sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116. The GPU, an AMD Radeon RX 570, is in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 880. The CPU is far more capable relative to its peers than the GPU.

The frame rate scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average FPS from 76.6 to 35.5, a reduction of 41.1 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset change goes from 54.2 to 20.3, a drop of 33.9 FPS. At 4K, Low to Ultra goes from 31.5 to 10.4, a 21.1 FPS decline. These are large swings driven by pixel count and shading complexity, which are GPU-bound workloads.

Resolution scaling also points to the GPU. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS falls from 76.6 to 31.5, a 45.1 FPS drop. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, it falls from 35.5 to 10.4, a 25.1 FPS drop. The CPU does not change, yet the performance collapses with resolution, confirming that the RX 570 is the bottleneck. The i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, has ample headroom for Evolve's rendering thread and AI logic, but the GPU cannot feed frames fast enough.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing at 3477 out of 3700 tested combinations. That places it in the lower portion of the overall list, outperforming only a small fraction of the tested systems. The high-end CPU does little to lift the combined score because the GPU holds the entire system back. In a game like Evolve, which is not heavily threaded beyond a few cores, the CPU's multi-threaded advantage does not translate into higher frame rates when the GPU is already saturated.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a small delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is 0.2% lower than the i7-13700K's average. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, 0.5% higher, and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 scores 46653, also 0.5% higher. Swapping the i7-13700K for any of these would yield nearly identical CPU performance in Evolve, and the frame rates would remain GPU-bound.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874, 0.4% lower than the RX 570's average. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580, 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, 0.8% lower, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, 1.2% higher. These deltas are small enough that the in-game FPS would be virtually unchanged. In practice, a system with an RX 470 or an R9 M295X would deliver the same playable experience as the RX 570 in Evolve.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends on the resolution and settings. According to the verdict data, the only playable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which produces an average FPS of 76.6. At 2560x1440, no preset reaches 60 FPS; the closest is Low at 54.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with Low at 31.5 FPS and Ultra at 10.4 FPS. Therefore, this combo can run Evolve at 1080p Low with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, but it cannot maintain 60 FPS at higher resolutions or with higher quality presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings for 1080p with this combo?

A: Low, which yields an average of 76.6 FPS. Medium is just below the 60 FPS threshold at 58.5 FPS.

Q: Can this combination play Evolve at 1440p?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 1440p is 54.2 on Low, which is below the 60 FPS target.

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

A: It ranks 3477 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: What is the GPU's memory capacity?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

Q: What is the game's release date?

A: Evolve was released on 2015-02-09.