Evolve

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this combination is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant across all tested resolutions and presets, with the only sub-60 FPS result appearing at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings. The measured results indicate a system that consistently provides high refresh-rate headroom, making it a strong candidate for high-refresh monitors at 1440p and even 4K gaming at reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination provides a clear picture of its capabilities across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions, with settings ranging from Low to Ultra. The data shows a predictable scaling pattern where performance decreases as resolution and graphical fidelity increase, but the magnitude of the headroom remains substantial.

At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 292 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS. High settings produce an average of 177 FPS, and the Ultra preset still delivers a very high average of 123 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding Ultra preset more than doubling that target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 196 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers an average of 152 FPS with a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 174 FPS. High settings hold an average of 119 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to an average of 82 FPS. All four presets at 1440p remain comfortably playable, with the Ultra preset still exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by 22 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a more pronounced impact from the resolution increase. The Low preset averages 111 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers an average of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. High settings produce an average of 68 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls below playability with an average of 47 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain 60 FPS, indicating that 4K Ultra is the sole limitation for this hardware combo in Evolve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the relative roles of the CPU and GPU in this title. At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates—up to 292 FPS on Low—suggest that the GPU is heavily utilized but not fully saturated, while the CPU, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides ample processing headroom. The Intel Core i7-13700K’s strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745, ensures that the game’s logic and physics are not bottlenecks at these frame rates.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 35-40% across presets (e.g., from 177 FPS to 119 FPS on High, and from 123 FPS to 82 FPS on Ultra). This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming the more significant constraint, as the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering workload grows with pixel count. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, with 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs, handles the increased load effectively, but the proportional decrease in FPS shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU’s role becomes even more dominant. The FPS drops further, with High settings falling from 119 FPS at 1440p to 68 FPS at 4K, and Ultra falling from 82 FPS to 47 FPS. The 47 FPS result at 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU is fully saturated and cannot maintain the 60 FPS target, whereas the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor given its high core count and thread count. The pattern across resolutions—where FPS scales almost inversely with pixel count—confirms that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the decisive component for this game, while the i7-13700K provides a stable, high-performance foundation that does not introduce noticeable bottlenecks.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings for each resolution are determined by identifying the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above 60. The data provides clear winners for each of the three tested resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 123 FPS. This is well above the playability threshold, and the data indicates that the system has significant headroom even at maximum settings. The user can enjoy the full visual fidelity of the game without any performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also emerges as the best setting, with an average of 82 FPS. While this is lower than the 1080p result, it still exceeds the 60 FPS target by a comfortable margin. The 22 FPS headroom above the threshold ensures smooth gameplay, though users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High settings, which average 119 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so with a modest 8 FPS margin. The Medium preset, with an average of 86 FPS, is also a viable option for those who prioritize higher frame rates over visual detail, but High offers the best balance of fidelity and playability. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 47 FPS, is not recommended as it falls short of the playability threshold.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve at all tested resolutions and presets, with a single exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving 123 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra achieving 82 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low, Medium, and High presets are playable, with High achieving 68 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, with an average of 47 FPS, is the only configuration that fails to maintain 60 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this combination is fully capable of running Evolve at high frame rates in nearly all scenarios. For 1080p and 1440p users, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, providing excellent visual quality with frame rates well above the playability threshold. For 4K users, the High preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 68 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset is the only limitation, and users who insist on maximum settings at 4K would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or consider lowering the resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU provides insight into what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 (a -0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which scores 47022 (a -0.3% difference). The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are also close, with scores of 46654 (a 0.5% difference) and 46653 (a 0.5% difference), respectively. These CPUs would deliver nearly identical in-game performance in Evolve, as the differences in benchmark scores are negligible.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1% difference), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2% difference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, a -1% difference, indicating slightly higher performance. In practice, these GPUs would produce very similar FPS results in Evolve, meaning users with any of these alternatives would see comparable frame rates to the RTX 4070 SUPER across all resolutions and presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 4K, achieving an average of 68 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 47 FPS.

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 123 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p on Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 123 FPS at 1080p to 82 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 41 FPS. The 1440p result remains playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the 4K Ultra preset yields only 47 FPS. The CPU, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745, provides sufficient processing power, and the FPS drop is consistent with GPU rendering load.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 129 FPS, with an average of 152 FPS and a maximum of 174 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER have any GPU rivals with nearly identical performance?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 have average benchmark scores within 0.2% of the RTX 4070 SUPER, indicating near-identical performance in games like Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K + 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 in the benchmark database. This rank reflects the combination’s strong overall performance, which is characterized by its ability to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable frame rates at 4K with adjusted settings. The rank is consistent with the data showing excellent performance in most scenarios, with the only notable weakness being the 4K Ultra preset. This position indicates that the combo outperforms the vast majority of other tested systems, making it a robust choice for this game and similar titles.