Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The recorded data places the Intel Core i7-14700F at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,620. Its nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53,701, a negligible 0.2% difference. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 sits at 53,469, just 0.3% ahead of the i7-14700F. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails by 0.6% with a score of 53,288, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% behind at 53,206. For gaming workloads, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing, though the Xeon Phi's architecture may not translate directly to game performance in the same way. The practical takeaway is that if a system builder already owns one of these alternative CPUs, swapping to the i7-14700F would yield no measurable difference in Evolve.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,282. Its nearest rivals cluster tightly within 1.5% of that figure. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480, which is 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile reaches 20,534, a 1.2% advantage. The Intel Arc B570 posts 20,556, also 1.3% ahead, and the Intel Arc A750 leads by 1.5% at 20,582. For Evolve specifically, these deltas are small enough that all four alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates. The RTX 3070 Mobile is particularly interesting because it is a laptop part, yet it performs within 1.2% of this desktop card, suggesting that mobile users with that GPU can expect similar playability. The Arc cards, while newer, do not offer a meaningful performance escape from the RTX 2070 SUPER in this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between the i7-14700F and the RTX 2070 SUPER. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 177 FPS average. Dropping to Medium yields 137 FPS, High gives 107 FPS, and Ultra still holds 74 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 103 FPS spread, which indicates the GPU is the primary constraint as settings climb. The CPU has ample headroom at this resolution, given the 28 threads and high single-core throughput from the recorded Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,958.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern intensifies. Low settings produce 118 FPS, Medium drops to 92 FPS, High falls to 72 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 50 FPS. The 68 FPS delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p shows the GPU becoming more dominant. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 67 FPS, Medium drops to 52 FPS, High falls to 41 FPS, and Ultra is barely playable at 28 FPS. The 39 FPS spread at 4K is narrower in absolute terms but represents a much steeper percentage decline.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly, but as resolution increases, the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the bottleneck. The i7-14700F's high multi-core score (35,122 in Cinebench R23) never appears to hold the system back, even at Low settings where the GPU has less work. At 4K Low, the system still delivers 67 FPS, which suggests the CPU is feeding frames fast enough; the GPU is simply running out of pixel throughput. For players who want to lower settings to gain FPS, the benefit is largest at 1080p (177 FPS at Low vs 74 FPS at Ultra) and smallest at 4K (67 FPS at Low vs 28 FPS at Ultra), confirming that resolution scaling is governed by the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific combination at rank 2,151 out of 3,700 tested combinations for Evolve. That positions it in the upper half of all systems tested, roughly at the 58th percentile. While not a top-tier config, it sits well above the median. The ranking reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER's age more than the CPU's capability; the i7-14700F is a modern part with a 91st percentile standing, but the GPU's 65th percentile drags the overall combo down.

The rank implies that a significant portion of tested systems deliver higher frame rates in Evolve, but it also means this combo beats more than 1,500 other configurations. Given the game's release in 2015, the i7-14700F was not available when Evolve launched, but the RTX 2070 SUPER arrived four years later. The combination of a 2024 processor with a 2019 GPU creates an interesting mismatch: the CPU has enormous headroom for future GPU upgrades, but as configured, the system's performance is capped by the graphics card. In the database's ranking, many combos with newer GPUs but weaker CPUs likely outrank this one, which confirms that Evolve favors GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Evolve, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 74 FPS, so players can max out the game at 1080p without compromise. At 2560x1440, High settings average 72 FPS, which clears 60 FPS, and Medium and Low are also playable at 92 FPS and 118 FPS respectively. However, Ultra at 1440p drops to 50 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are viable, averaging 67 FPS. Medium at 4K falls to 52 FPS, High to 41 FPS, and Ultra to 28 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. For 1080p, the system is fully capable, offering a 74 FPS ceiling at Ultra. For 1440p, players must settle for High settings to maintain 60 FPS, which still delivers a smooth experience at 72 FPS. For 4K, the system is marginal, with only Low settings clearing 60 FPS at 67 FPS. The game is playable at all three resolutions, but only if the player adjusts settings appropriately. The minimum FPS data, where recorded, reinforces this: at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 116 FPS, which is well above the threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 78 FPS, still safe. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 44 FPS, which would cause noticeable stutter.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 41 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K clear 60 FPS, averaging 67 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 72 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Ultra at this resolution drops to 50 FPS and is not playable by the threshold.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push 177 FPS at Low settings, but at 4K, even Low settings only reach 67 FPS. The i7-14700F's high multi-core and single-core scores suggest it is not the bottleneck.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER comparable to any modern GPUs?

A: In the database, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals include the Intel Arc B570 and Intel Arc A750. The Arc B570 scores 20,556, which is 1.3% higher, and the Arc A750 scores 20,582, a 1.5% advantage. These differences are minor for Evolve.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 74 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with some margin, making it the recommended preset for 1080p.

Q: Why does the 4K Medium preset have a minimum FPS below 60?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 52, but the minimum recorded is 44 FPS and the maximum is 60 FPS. The average and minimum both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, so this preset is not considered playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS. The measured average is 74 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the threshold. Players can enable every visual feature without sacrificing smoothness.

For 2560x1440, High settings are the best choice. The average is 72 FPS, which clears 60 FPS, while Ultra drops to 50 FPS and is not playable. High at 1440p offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance.

For 3840x2160, Low settings are the only option that clears 60 FPS, averaging 67 FPS. Medium falls to 52 FPS, so players must accept reduced visual fidelity to maintain playability at 4K. The 67 FPS average is close to the threshold, so some fluctuation may occur, but the data shows it as playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets was recorded. Low settings produce an average of 177 FPS. Medium settings average 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. High settings average 107 FPS. Ultra settings average 74 FPS. All presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 118 FPS. Medium settings average 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High settings average 72 FPS. Ultra settings average 50 FPS. Medium and High are playable, but Ultra fails the threshold.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 67 FPS. Medium settings average 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. High settings average 41 FPS. Ultra settings average 28 FPS. Only Low clears the 60 FPS threshold. The database does not record minimum or maximum values for Low, High, or Ultra at 4K, but the averages alone indicate which presets are viable.