Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is a mid-range desktop combination that was tested against Evolve, a 2015 FPS. Benchmark data shows this combo delivers playable frame rates across most common resolutions, but with clear limits at 4K. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile, indicating a strong processor paired with a capable but not top-tier graphics card. Measured frame rates were recorded at four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) for three resolutions, with average FPS values only; minimum and maximum values were not captured in the test data. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, optimal settings, and how this combo compares to nearby hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The test data provides average FPS for each resolution and preset combination, with no min/max numbers recorded. At 1920x1080, the combo runs from 70.6 FPS on Ultra up to 165.5 FPS on Low. Medium averages 129.9 FPS, and High reaches 102.7 FPS. This means even the most demanding preset at 1080p stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, frame rates drop but remain playable for the lower three presets. Low averages 111 FPS, Medium 89.4 FPS, and High 67.1 FPS. Ultra falls to 49 FPS, missing the 60 FPS target. The 1440p High preset is the most demanding option that still clears the threshold.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches playable performance, with an average of 63.6 FPS. Medium drops to 52 FPS, High to 42.2 FPS, and Ultra to 28 FPS. The 4K data clearly shows the GPU becoming a significant bottleneck as resolution increases.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: each step up in preset quality reduces average FPS by roughly 20-30%, and each increase in resolution (1080p to 1440p, 1440p to 4K) cuts performance by a similar magnitude. For example, at High settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p drops the average from 102.7 to 67.1 FPS, a 35% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High drops from 67.1 to 42.2 FPS, a 37% decrease. This scaling suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor with a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its multicore Cinebench R23 score is 35122, and its single-core score is 4958. The RX 6650 XT is a 7nm RDNA 2 GPU with a 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs, a PassMark G3D score of 17166, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1859. These figures indicate the CPU is far more capable than the GPU in absolute terms.

The frame-rate scaling across resolutions confirms the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU enough to reach 165 FPS on Low, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows faster than the CPU's ability to keep pace. The fact that 4K Ultra yields only 28 FPS while 1080p Ultra yields 70.6 FPS shows a 2.5x performance loss from a 4x pixel increase, implying the GPU is saturated. At 1080p, the CPU likely has headroom; the 91st percentile CPU is unlikely to bottleneck a 65th percentile GPU at that resolution. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting component.

The presets also reveal the GPU's load. Going from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces FPS from 165.5 to 70.6, a 57% drop. At 4K, the same preset change drops from 63.6 to 28, a 56% drop. The consistent reduction suggests the GPU is doing the heavy lifting for visual effects; the CPU's role is relatively stable. Thus, for this game, the GPU is the determining factor for playability at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p the CPU is sufficient to keep frame rates high.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is defined by the verdict data.

• 1920x1080: Ultra runs at 70.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This is the best visual preset that remains playable.
• 2560x1440: High runs at 67.1 FPS, the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS. Medium (89.4) and Low (111) also qualify, but High provides the best visual quality while still meeting the threshold.
• 3840x2160: Only Low runs at 63.6 FPS. Medium (52) and above fall below 60. Therefore Low is the only playable preset at 4K.

These results mean that for a 60 FPS target, the combo can handle Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Low at 4K. Users who accept lower frame rates can push higher presets, but the data clearly marks the playable envelope.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer is yes, but with resolution-dependent limits. Based on the measured frame rates and the playable threshold of 60 FPS:

• 1920x1080: All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 70.6 FPS. This resolution is fully playable with maximum settings.
• 2560x1440: High, Medium, and Low are playable, with High at 67.1 FPS. Ultra misses the threshold at 49 FPS, so users must choose High or lower.
• 3840x2160: Only Low is playable, averaging 63.6 FPS. All other presets fall below 60. So 4K requires a significant reduction in visual quality.

The verdictByResolution field confirms these exact settings: 1080p Ultra (70.6), 1440p High (67.1), and 4K Low (63.6). The system is clearly capable of running Evolve smoothly at mainstream resolutions, but 4K is only viable with the lowest preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores. For the i7-14700F, the closest competitors are the Intel Xeon 6505P (average score 53701, -0.2% vs the i7's 53620), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, +0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, +0.6%), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, +0.8%). These processors have nearly identical average benchmark scores, so any of them would produce very similar CPU-bound performance in Evolve.

For the RX 6650 XT, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19885, -0.6%), the AMD FirePro D300 (19637, +0.7%), the AMD FirePro W7000 (19905, -0.7%), and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19602, +0.8%). All of these GPUs have average scores within 1% of the RX 6650 XT's 19765. When paired with the i7-14700F, swapping in any of these GPUs would likely yield nearly identical FPS results, since the GPU performance is so close.

In practical terms, a user with an i7-14700F and any of those GPUs can expect the same playable resolutions and settings as reported here. The CPU alternatives are all server or HEDT parts, but their benchmark scores indicate they would not change the game's frame rate, which is GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 1080p on this combo?

A: Ultra runs at 70.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and the highest preset tested.

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 42.2, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low at 63.6 FPS is playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14700F's average benchmark score is 53620. The closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288 (+0.6%). All within 1% of each other.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The RX 6650 XT is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is above average but not top-tier.

Q: What is the combo rank in Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 2337th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the database.

Q: At 1440p, which preset is recommended for smooth gameplay?

A: High at 67.1 FPS is the highest preset that clears 60 FPS. Medium (89.4) and Low (111) also work, but High offers the best visual quality without dropping below the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this combo ranks 2337th out of 3700 total combos. That places it in the 63rd percentile from the bottom, meaning roughly 63% of tested configurations perform better. This is consistent with the GPU's 65th percentile standing—the RX 6650 XT is a mid-range part, while the CPU is high-end. The CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU holds the combo back. The rank indicates that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo is adequate, but it falls short of high-end 4K performance. Users seeking higher 4K frame rates would need a more powerful GPU, while those satisfied with 1080p or 1440p will find this combo well-suited for Evolve.