Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetrical FPS, is an older title, but the combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces a set of measured frame rates that are remarkably high across all resolutions. The data shows a system with immense headroom, where even the most demanding presets at 4K are playable. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the balance between CPU and GPU workload, and what these numbers mean for a potential player.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a clear picture of its capability at three resolutions and four quality settings. The dataset is most complete for the Medium preset, which includes average, minimum, and maximum frames per second, while other presets only list the average.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the frame rates are exceptionally high. With the Low preset, the average FPS is 372. Moving to Medium , the average drops to 314, with a minimum of 267 and a maximum of 361. The High preset yields an average of 246 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still produces an average of 170 FPS. The scaling is clear: each step up in quality reduces the average frame rate, but even at the highest setting, the system is far beyond the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance remains stellar. The Low preset averages 271 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 210 FPS, with a minimum of 179 and a maximum of 242. The High preset averages 165 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most visually intensive, still delivers an average of 114 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent performance cost, but the system's raw power ensures that no preset here falls below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows the first signs of strain, though it is relative. The Low preset averages 154 FPS. The Medium preset averages 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 and a maximum of 138. The High preset delivers an average of 94 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that approaches the lower boundary of high refresh rate gaming, with an average of 65 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the system remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold, but the margin is much smaller.

The overall trend is a predictable and steep performance curve. For instance, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is a massive 202 FPS, from 372 down to 170. At 4K, this gap narrows to 89 FPS, from 154 down to 65. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU workload increases significantly, compressing the performance delta between settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data implies a dynamic where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence is most pronounced at lower resolutions. The Intel Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is a high-end processor that ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its single-thread performance is strong, as indicated by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4958. This is crucial for older game engines that may not utilize many cores effectively.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, is a flagship part with a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its immense compute power, such as the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 rating, is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions. The scaling between resolutions supports this. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 170. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 114, a 33% reduction. Moving to 4K Ultra, the average falls further to 65, a 43% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline as resolution increases is classic evidence of the GPU becoming the limiting factor.

Conversely, the CPU's role is more apparent at 1080p. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 202 FPS, which is the largest gap across all resolutions. At 1440p, the same preset difference is 157 FPS, and at 4K, it is only 89 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to achieve very high frame rates, and the performance is more sensitive to the workload changes from the settings. At higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering time per frame increases, and the CPU has more time to prepare the next frame, making the CPU's speed less critical to the final output.

The data suggests a system that is well-balanced, but for Evolve, the RTX 5090 D is the primary component determining playability at 4K. The i7-14700F provides ample headroom to ensure it is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution or preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured data, the "best" setting is defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding and is playable, with an average FPS of 65. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual fidelity at 4K, as it is the highest quality setting available while still clearing the 60 FPS bar.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best option. It delivers an average of 114 FPS, which is well above the threshold and provides a highly smooth experience. There is no reason to lower settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset offers a significant performance buffer.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. It reaches an average of 170 FPS, which is more than enough for a high-refresh-rate monitor. The system's performance at 1080p is so robust that the most visually intensive settings are easily handled.

In all cases, the most demanding preset is the best one, confirming that this hardware combination has no difficulty running Evolve at its highest visual quality at any of the tested resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The FACT PACK provides nearest rival data for both the CPU and GPU, which can help contextualize their performance.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include:

• Intel Xeon 6505P, with an average score of 53701, a negligible -0.2% difference.
• Intel Xeon Phi 7290, with an average score of 53469, a 0.3% difference.
• AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, with an average score of 53288, a 0.6% difference.
• AMD EPYC 7313P, with an average score of 53206, a 0.8% difference.

Any of these processors would likely provide a very similar CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning they would not be a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a notable consumer alternative that would behave almost identically.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rivals are:

• AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, with an average score of 76904, a 1.1% difference.
• AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, with an average score of 78940, a -1.6% difference.
• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, with an average score of 79396, a -2.1% difference.
• NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, with an average score of 79605, a -2.4% difference.

These rivals are remarkably close in synthetic benchmark scores. In game, this would translate to similar raw rasterization performance. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants would be the closest alternatives, delivering nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. The Tesla P100 cards are data-center parts, but their performance profile is very similar to the RTX 5090 D in this context.

The Verdict

The question is whether this PC can run Evolve. The verdict from the data is a definitive yes, at every resolution and preset tested. The `verdictByResolution` data confirms that all settings at all resolutions are playable.

• At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 65 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold.
• At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 114 FPS. This provides a very comfortable margin above the threshold.
• At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average of 170 FPS. This is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays.

The only scenario where the system gets close to the playability limit is at 4K Ultra, where the 65 FPS average is just 5 FPS above the threshold. The minimum FPS data is not provided for Ultra at 4K, but the average suggests that there could be occasional dips below 60 FPS in intense moments. For a perfectly smooth 4K experience, players might prefer the High preset, which offers an average of 94 FPS, providing a much larger buffer. However, strictly by the data, the system is fully capable of running the game at its maximum settings at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding and still playable at 3840x2160, with an average FPS of 65.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Low preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset averages 372 FPS, while the 4K Low preset averages 154 FPS, making the 1080p result more than double the 4K result.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: For the Medium preset at 2560x1440, the minimum FPS is 179 and the maximum FPS is 242.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14700F have a higher average benchmark score than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X's score of 53288.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score higher or lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average score is 77712, which is -1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT's score of 78940.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for Evolve?

A: This specific combo of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 21st out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured performance places this hardware combination in a very high tier. The `comboRankInGame` data shows that this pairing ranks 21st out of 3700 tested combinations. This means it is in the top 0.6% of all tested systems for Evolve. This top-tier ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system exceeding the playable threshold at all settings and resolutions. The performance is not just adequate; it is exceptional, placing this PC among the fastest configurations for this game. The high rank reflects the synergy between the powerful CPU and the flagship GPU, resulting in a system that can deliver extremely high frame rates even at 4K with maximum settings.