Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination in Evolve shows clear scaling patterns across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide performance envelope. Low settings average 159.7 FPS, Medium drops to 124.5 FPS, High settles at 95.1 FPS, and Ultra remains comfortably playable at 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, roughly 91.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU has headroom at this resolution but that the Ultra preset still imposes a meaningful load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages compress somewhat. Low settings produce 103.3 FPS, Medium hits 83 FPS, High manages 62.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is particularly steep, a drop of 17.2 FPS, which suggests that Ultra introduces rendering features that this GPU cannot sustain at 1440p. The transition from Medium to High is also notable, losing 20.8 FPS, so users should expect a significant cost for each quality tier above Medium.

At 3840x2160, the picture becomes more constrained. Low settings average 62.5 FPS, which barely clears the playable threshold. Medium drops to 48.3 FPS, High falls to 38.7 FPS, and Ultra sinks to 25.8 FPS. The scaling here is nearly linear between Low and High, but the jump from High to Ultra is a 12.9 FPS loss. At 4K, the RX 5700 XT is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU's strong multi-core performance cannot compensate for the GPU's pixel throughput limits at this resolution.

The data does not include min or max FPS values, so variance cannot be assessed from these measurements. However, the average FPS figures provide a consistent picture: this combination is capable at 1080p across all presets, usable at 1440p up to High, and only viable at 4K on Low settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 68 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 62.2 FPS. Medium runs at 83 FPS and Low at 103.3 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware in Evolve?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 62.5 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium drops to 48.3 FPS, High to 38.7 FPS, and Ultra to 25.8 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby processors in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, 0.6% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, 0.8% lower.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT sits at the 59th percentile for all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16361. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, scores 16351, just 0.1% lower.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: Based on the benchmark data, the CPU ranks in the 91st percentile for all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 59th percentile. The FPS scaling across resolutions and settings indicates the GPU is the constraining component, especially at 4K where even Low settings barely reach 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. The nearest rival in the database is the Intel Xeon 6505P with a score of 53701, a delta of -0.2%, meaning it performs essentially identically. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, 0.3% higher than the i7-14700F, putting it in the same performance class. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, 0.6% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, 0.8% lower. Any of these processors would deliver comparable CPU-bound performance in Evolve, though the gaming experience would likely be similar given that the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The closest alternative is the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351, a delta of 0.1%, which is effectively a tie. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 scores 16415, 0.3% higher as well. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 scores 16504, 0.9% higher. These GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, with the RTX 5090 D V2 offering a marginal edge of less than 1%.

When paired together, the CPU and GPU combination would behave similarly to any of these adjacent components. Users with a Ryzen 9 7900X or an EPYC 7313P would see no meaningful difference in Evolve's frame rates, as the RX 5700 XT's performance envelope dominates the outcome. Similarly, swapping the RX 5700 XT for a Radeon Pro 5600M or a Radeon PRO W7500 would keep FPS within a fraction of a percent.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this PC can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold: Low at 159.7 FPS, Medium at 124.5 FPS, High at 95.1 FPS, and Ultra at 68 FPS. This is the resolution where the combination is most comfortable, with Ultra providing a solid margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains viable but with restrictions. High settings average 62.2 FPS, just above the threshold. Medium and Low run faster at 83 FPS and 103.3 FPS respectively, but Ultra falls to 45 FPS, which is not playable. Users at 1440p should stick to High or below for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 62.5 FPS. Medium at 48.3 FPS, High at 38.7 FPS, and Ultra at 25.8 FPS all miss the 60 FPS mark by wide margins. The 4K verdict is clear: this is a 1080p and 1440p machine for Evolve, not a 4K machine beyond the lowest preset.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: 1080p supports all presets, 1440p supports up to High, and 4K supports only Low. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is consistently met in these configurations, and the combination ranks 2694 out of 3700 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower third of the database.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 62.5 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and it barely clears the threshold. Users seeking smoother performance would need to reduce resolution or accept the Low preset's visual compromises.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 62.2 FPS. This provides a good balance of visual quality and performance, though the margin above 60 FPS is slim. Medium at 83 FPS offers more headroom, and Low at 103.3 FPS is the fastest option, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, averaging 68 FPS. This delivers the full visual experience while maintaining an 8 FPS buffer above the threshold. For users who prioritize frame rate, Medium at 124.5 FPS and High at 95.1 FPS are also strong choices, but Ultra is the maximum quality setting that keeps the game playable.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RX 5700 XT can handle Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Low at 4K. These settings represent the sweet spot for this hardware, balancing visual fidelity against the 60 FPS target.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing of Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 2694 out of 3700 combos. This places it in the 27th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 73% of other combinations deliver better performance in this game.

The rank reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities. The i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile for all CPUs, with strong multi-core scores like 35122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 41317 in Passmark multithread. The RX 5700 XT, however, sits in the 59th percentile for GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 16277. In a game like Evolve, which relies heavily on GPU throughput, the graphics card drags the overall rank down.

Compared to the nearest GPU rivals, the RX 5700 XT is essentially tied with the Radeon Pro 5600M (0.1% difference) and the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (0.3% difference). The RTX 5090 D V2 is 0.9% faster, which is negligible in real-world terms. The CPU's nearest rivals, the Xeon 6505P and Xeon Phi 7290, are within 0.3% of the i7-14700F's score, so swapping processors would not meaningfully change the combo's rank in Evolve.

The rank of 2694 out of 3700 suggests that while this system is playable at most settings up to 1440p, it is not a high-end configuration for this title. The data shows a clear ceiling: 4K Ultra is out of reach, and 1440p Ultra is also below the threshold. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p with High settings or lower, this combo delivers a solid experience. For those expecting 4K performance, the rank accurately reflects the hardware's limitations.