Evolve

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 presents a stark contrast in capability within the database. The CPU is a high-end, modern processor, while the GPU is an older, mid-range model. Benchmark data for Evolve shows this combination is heavily constrained by the graphics card. The recorded measurements indicate that the GTX 1070 sits near the 47th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD FirePro W5000, which scores 9803 (a 0.2% difference), and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M at 9832 (0.5% higher). On the other side, the NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724 (0.6% lower) and the Tesla C2070 scores 9716 (0.7% lower). This grouping shows the GPU is functionally comparable to professional workstation cards from an older era, not to modern gaming hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K achieves an average benchmark score of 46881, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is a mere 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, a 0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654 and 46653 respectively, each showing a 0.5% difference from the i7-13700K. Any of these processors would deliver virtually identical frame pacing in Evolve, as the game's demands are far below what any of these CPUs can supply. The CPU is never the bottleneck in this configuration.

For the GPU, the situation is different. The GTX 1070's average score of 9780 places it in a cluster with older professional cards. The AMD FirePro W5000 and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M are statistically tied with it, showing deltas of -0.2% and -0.5% respectively. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 are also close, at 0.6% and 0.7% higher. This means that if someone were to swap the GTX 1070 for any of these cards, the frame rates in Evolve would be nearly indistinguishable. The database shows no modern gaming GPU in this performance tier; the closest matches are all workstation or data-center oriented products.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data for Evolve shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the lowest settings produce an average of 131.4 FPS, while the highest settings produce 57.2 FPS. This 74.2 FPS spread is entirely due to graphical load. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, has ample headroom. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and single-core score of 2116 indicate it is nowhere near saturated by a 2015 FPS title. The game's release date of February 2015 means it was designed for hardware from that era, and the i7-13700K is several generations ahead.

The scaling between resolutions confirms the GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, moving from 1920x1080 (131.4 FPS) to 2560x1440 (90.6 FPS) results in a 40.8 FPS drop, and further to 3840x2160 (48.3 FPS) another 42.3 FPS drop. This pattern repeats at every preset. At High settings, the progression is 81.2 FPS at 1080p, 52.3 FPS at 1440p, and 28.1 FPS at 4K. The consistent degradation with resolution is a classic sign of a pixel-bound GPU. The CPU's role is static; it provides a high enough ceiling that the GPU reaches its limits first. No measurement in the database suggests that the CPU becomes a limiting factor at any resolution or preset for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the configuration delivers strong performance across most presets. Low settings average 131.4 FPS. Medium settings average 100.6 FPS. High settings average 81.2 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 57.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The step from High to Ultra costs 24.0 FPS, a significant penalty for the visual upgrade.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower. Low settings produce 90.6 FPS. Medium settings produce 68.4 FPS. High settings produce 52.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Ultra settings produce 38.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and High here is 16.1 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 13.4 FPS. This resolution requires a preset reduction to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the configuration struggles. Low settings average 48.3 FPS. Medium settings average 40.3 FPS. High settings average 28.1 FPS. Ultra settings average 19.2 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS threshold. Even the lowest settings cannot push the average above 48.3 FPS. The 4K resolution is not viable with this GPU for Evolve, regardless of settings. The database records no minimum or maximum FPS values for any of these measurements, only averages. The spread between resolutions shows the GPU's memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s and its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory are stretched thin at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 3083 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the rankings, around the 17th percentile from the top. The high-end CPU does not boost the ranking because the game's performance is dictated by the GPU. A faster GPU paired with the same CPU would rank much higher. Conversely, a slower CPU paired with the same GPU would likely rank similarly, since the GPU remains the limiting factor. The ranking reflects the overall balance of the system, and this balance is tilted heavily toward the CPU side. The GPU's 47th percentile standing among all GPUs is the primary driver of this low combo rank. The CPU's 89th percentile standing is irrelevant to the outcome in Evolve, as the game simply cannot utilize that much processing power.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but only at certain resolutions and presets. The verdict data from the database is clear. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best playable setting is High, with an average FPS of 81.2. Ultra is not playable, averaging 57.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium. The best playable setting is Medium, with an average FPS of 68.4. High and Ultra are not playable at this resolution. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. All presets fall below 60 FPS, with Low being the fastest at 48.3 FPS.

For a 1080p display, this system is a solid performer. It clears the 60 FPS threshold on High settings with a comfortable margin. For a 1440p display, it requires a reduction to Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS. For a 4K display, it cannot reach 60 FPS under any tested settings. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU has no influence on this outcome. Users with a 4K monitor would need a more powerful GPU to achieve playable frame rates in Evolve.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 81.2, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The best playable setting at 2560x1440 is Medium, with an average FPS of 68.4. Low is also playable at 90.6 FPS, but High and Ultra are not.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this configuration?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested presets reach 60 FPS. The highest average is 48.3 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5000 at 9803 (0.2% higher) and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M at 9832 (0.5% higher). The NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 are 0.6% and 0.7% higher, respectively.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-13700K bottleneck the GTX 1070 in this game?

A: No. The CPU is far more powerful than needed for Evolve. Its average benchmark score of 46881 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and the game's performance scales entirely with GPU load.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K and GTX 1070 combination ranks 3083 out of 3700 tested combos in the database for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 81.2 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that fails, averaging 57.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 68.4 FPS. High and Ultra both fall short, at 52.3 FPS and 38.9 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 48.3 FPS, but it still does not meet the playable threshold. The database records no best setting for this resolution, as all options are below playable levels. Users targeting 4K would need to consider a different GPU, as the GTX 1070 cannot deliver playable performance in Evolve at that resolution.