Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a formidable combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this system delivers playable frame rates at every tested resolution, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS target. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has enough headroom to run the game at its highest settings while maintaining smooth performance. The following analysis breaks down exactly what to expect from this hardware pairing, how the CPU and GPU each contribute to the result, and which alternative components would offer similar experiences.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 74.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to an average of 57 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium runs at 95.8 FPS and Low at 126.8 FPS, but High is the sweet spot for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system can handle Ultra settings while maintaining 93.5 FPS on average. This is the highest preset available and it clears the 60 FPS bar by a comfortable margin. High runs at 135.9 FPS, Medium at 172.6 FPS, and Low at 226.9 FPS, but there is no reason to drop below Ultra given the headroom.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra is again the best choice, producing an average of 139.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves significant room for high refresh rate displays. High runs at 200.2 FPS, Medium at 256.7 FPS, and Low at 333.9 FPS, showing that the GPU is far from being a bottleneck at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes relatively more important as resolution drops. At 4K, the gap between Low (126.8 FPS) and Ultra (57 FPS) is 69.8 FPS, showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering load scales heavily with preset quality. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU even at 4K Low, where the frame rate is limited by graphics processing rather than processor throughput.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling from Low (226.9 FPS) to Ultra (93.5 FPS) shows a 133.4 FPS difference, which is a larger absolute drop than at 4K. This suggests that at 1440p, the CPU begins to play a more significant role in maintaining high frame rates at lower presets, as the GPU is less burdened by pixel count. The Core i7-14700F's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958, helps sustain these elevated frame rates.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence becomes most apparent. The Low preset reaches 333.9 FPS, which is a massive 194 FPS jump over the 4K Low result. This is a clear sign that the CPU can push frame rates far beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. However, even at Ultra with 139.9 FPS, the system is still GPU-limited, meaning the RTX 4080 SUPER is doing the heavy lifting. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 41317 and Geekbench multicore score of 19620 indicate it has ample headroom for this game, which launched in 2015 and does not demand modern multi-core scaling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are all within 0.8% of the Core i7-14700F. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores -0.2% lower, making it virtually identical in performance. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% faster and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% faster. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve, since the game's performance at 4K Ultra is limited by the GPU anyway.

For the GPU, the closest alternative is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (non-SUPER), which scores -0.1% lower in average benchmarks. This means the RTX 4080 would produce almost the same FPS in Evolve, likely differing by less than a frame per second. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is -1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is -2.7% slower. The AMD Radeon 8060S is -2.8% slower, which could translate to roughly 2-3 FPS difference at 4K Ultra, but would still be playable at High settings. None of these alternatives would change the fundamental verdict: this class of hardware runs Evolve well at 1440p and 1080p, with 4K requiring a settings compromise.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Evolve, and it does so with authority at most settings. At 3840x2160, the system clears 60 FPS on High, Medium, and Low presets, with High being the recommended maximum at 74.4 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is the only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test, so 4K gamers should stick to High for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, every preset is playable, including Ultra at 93.5 FPS. This is the resolution where the system shines, offering maximum visual quality without any compromise. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are more than enough for this title's textures and effects.

At 1920x1080, the system is massively overqualified. Ultra runs at 139.9 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Even the most demanding settings cannot stress this hardware, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The overall combo rank of 287 out of 3700 places this pairing in the top 8% of tested configurations for this game, confirming its strong standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 57 FPS average
• High: 74.4 FPS average
• Medium: 95.8 FPS average
• Low: 126.8 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 93.5 FPS average
• High: 135.9 FPS average
• Medium: 172.6 FPS average
• Low: 226.9 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 139.9 FPS average
• High: 200.2 FPS average
• Medium: 256.7 FPS average
• Low: 333.9 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: doubling the resolution from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 35-45% across presets, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces them by another 45-55%. This scaling is typical for a GPU-bound title, confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the determining factor in most scenarios. The lack of min/max FPS data means only averages are available, but the averages are consistently high enough to indicate stable performance.

FAQ

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

A: No, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings the average FPS is 57, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 74.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this hardware for maximum quality?

A: 2560x1440 is the optimal choice, as it allows Ultra settings at 93.5 FPS average. This provides the highest visual quality while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is this system at 1080p compared to 4K on the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, 1080p runs at 139.9 FPS versus 57 FPS at 4K, making 1080p roughly 2.5 times faster. At Low settings, the gap is even larger: 333.9 FPS at 1080p versus 126.8 FPS at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary factor, as shown by the 133.4 FPS difference between Low (226.9 FPS) and Ultra (93.5 FPS) at 1440p. However, the Intel Core i7-14700F's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958) ensures it does not bottleneck even at Low settings.

Q: What GPU would perform nearly identically to the RTX 4080 SUPER in Evolve?

A: The standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score just -0.1% lower, meaning it would produce nearly identical frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at -1.1% slower would also be very close.

Q: Does this system ever drop below 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: No. According to the measured data, even the most demanding Ultra preset at 2560x1440 maintains an average of 93.5 FPS, which is 33.5 FPS above the playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution run even faster.