Evolve

The data for Evolve with the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 shows a system that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rates at lower resolutions, yet it encounters a sharp ceiling at 4K with maximum settings. Across the three tested resolutions, the average frame rates scale predictably with the preset chosen, but the gap between Low and Ultra widens dramatically as the resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a massive 250.2 FPS on Low and still remains comfortably above 100 FPS on Ultra with 105.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 71 FPS, which is still smooth, but the Low preset jumps to 167.3 FPS. The most demanding scenario is 3840x2160, where Ultra falls to 39.6 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium holds at 74.8 FPS. These numbers indicate a system that is more than capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming but requires careful settings management for 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets. The Low setting produces an average of 250.2 FPS, which is more than four times the playable threshold. Medium still delivers 190.4 FPS, High reaches 150.2 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a robust 105.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a drop of roughly 58%, but every setting here is far beyond what is needed for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the gap between presets becomes more pronounced. Low yields 167.3 FPS, Medium drops to 127.7 FPS, and High sits at 98.9 FPS. Ultra is the only setting that dips below the triple-digit mark, landing at 71 FPS. This still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin, indicating that the RX 9070 has enough headroom for high refresh rate 1440p gaming.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the true limits of this configuration. Low produces 93.9 FPS, which is playable, and Medium follows with 74.8 FPS. High drops to 59.7 FPS, just barely missing the 60 FPS target, while Ultra falls to 39.6 FPS, which is well below acceptable for smooth gameplay. The step from Medium to High costs 15.1 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs another 20.1 FPS, showing that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

It is notably the measured FPS data does not include minimum or maximum frame times, so the analysis relies solely on averages. The absence of min/max values means stutter or frame pacing issues cannot be assessed from this dataset, but the average figures alone are sufficient to determine playability at each preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 105.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 71 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that remains playable. All four presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS mark.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets are playable, with averages of 93.9 FPS and 74.8 FPS respectively. High dips to 59.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 39.6 FPS, so 4K requires reduced settings.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: For the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 105.4 at 1920x1080 to 39.6 at 3840x2160, representing a 62% reduction. For Medium, the drop is from 190.4 FPS to 74.8 FPS, a 61% decrease.

Q: Which component is more critical for high FPS at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, even the Low preset produces 250.2 FPS, suggesting the CPU (Intel Core i7-14700F) has enough headroom to feed the GPU. The scaling between presets indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, but the CPU is not holding back performance.

Q: Does the RX 9070 outperform its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800S and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile, with average benchmark scores within 1.2% of the RX 9070. However, the measured FPS data for Evolve is specific to this combo, so direct in-game comparisons to those rivals are not available.

CPU and GPU Roles

The interaction between the Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 shifts depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are so high that the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The Low preset produces 250.2 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this game. The scaling from Low to Ultra (250.2 to 105.4 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance, but the CPU must maintain a high enough throughput to avoid becoming the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the GPU workload increases, and the CPU pressure lessens. The Ultra preset still delivers 71 FPS, which is a 33% drop from the 1080p Ultra score of 105.4 FPS. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the additional pixels demand more from the Radeon RX 9070. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are likely sufficient to keep up, as the frame rates remain high even at Medium (127.7 FPS) and High (98.9 FPS).

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the overwhelming bottleneck. The Ultra preset drops to 39.6 FPS, which is less than half of the 1440p Ultra score. The CPU's influence is minimal here, as the GPU is saturated by the 4K workload. The fact that Low still produces 93.9 FPS shows that the CPU can handle the game logic at lower graphical loads, but the RX 9070 cannot sustain high frame rates at this resolution with higher presets.

The i7-14700F's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, likely contributes to the strong 1080p results. Its multi-core score of 35122 suggests it can handle background tasks without impacting game performance. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are relevant for texture-heavy scenes, but the measured FPS data does not isolate memory-specific effects.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at all three tested resolutions, but with caveats. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 105.4 FPS. This makes 1080p gaming fully viable at maximum settings with significant headroom for high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra at 71 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high visual quality while staying above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Low and Medium presets are playable, with averages of 93.9 FPS and 74.8 FPS respectively. High falls just short at 59.7 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 39.6 FPS. Therefore, 4K gaming is possible but requires dropping to Medium settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The data suggests that this system is best suited for 1440p Ultra or 1080p high-refresh gaming, while 4K should be reserved for less demanding titles or lower presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 1091 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the top 30% of all configurations tested, which is a respectable position given the game's age and the hardware's modern capabilities. The rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and presets, with the 1080p and 1440p results being strong contributors.

Individually, the CPU ranks in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (avg score 53701, 0.2% faster), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, 0.3% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, 0.6% slower), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, 0.8% slower). The GPU ranks in the 69th percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 23877. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, 0.8% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, 1.2% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736, 0.6% slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628, 1.1% slower).

The combo's rank of 1091 suggests that while the individual components are strong, the pairing does not achieve the top tier of performance for this specific game. The CPU's high percentile does not fully compensate for the GPU's lower percentile, resulting in a mid-to-high tier ranking rather than an elite one.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 105.4 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. For 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, averaging 71 FPS. This provides a high-quality experience while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which averages 74.8 FPS. While Low produces a higher frame rate (93.9 FPS), Medium offers a better balance between visual quality and performance. High is not recommended as it falls to 59.7 FPS, just below the playable threshold. The data indicates that 4K users should stick to Medium for a consistent experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i7-14700F are all within 1% of its average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% slower) and AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% slower) would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. The Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% faster) and Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% slower) are server-class parts that would behave similarly in this game, though their platform requirements differ.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are within 1.2% of the RX 9070's average score. The AMD Radeon RX 6800S (0.8% faster) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (1.2% faster) would offer almost the same performance, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (0.6% slower) and RTX 3080 Mobile (1.1% slower) would be marginally behind. These alternatives would yield similar FPS numbers at each resolution and preset, so users with these GPUs can expect comparable results. The fact that the RX 9070's rivals include mobile and older desktop parts highlights how close the mid-range GPU market is in this performance tier.