Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a study in contrasts: a modern, high-end CPU from 2023 paired with a capable but aging GPU from 2016. The database shows this combination produces playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in Evolve, but the GTX 1070 becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The recorded data indicates that while the CPU has massive headroom, the GPU's performance ceiling dictates the overall experience, particularly at higher resolutions and presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each sit near specific rivals in the database's aggregate benchmarks, which helps contextualize their performance.

The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in score. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288, a delta of 0.1%, meaning it is statistically a dead heat. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a delta of -0.2%, indicating the i7-14700K is slightly behind it. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, a delta of -0.9%. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical processing power in Evolve, as the game's engine would struggle to differentiate between them. The i7-14700K's 20 cores and 28 threads are far beyond what a 2015 FPS title requires, so any of these rival CPUs would behave essentially the same way, with the GPU being the bottleneck.

For the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, the situation is different. Its average benchmark score is 9780, placing it in the 47th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all professional or older workstation cards. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the GTX 1070 is marginally behind it. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a delta of -0.5%, also slightly ahead. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, a delta of 0.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, a delta of 0.7%, both slightly behind the GTX 1070. This clustering suggests that in terms of raw compute, the GTX 1070 is comparable to these older workstation parts, though its gaming-specific feature set and driver optimization for titles like Evolve would likely give it an edge in actual gameplay. However, the data shows that the GTX 1070's performance level is firmly in the mid-range, and any of these rivals would produce similar frame rates, likely within a few frames per second.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1920x1080 in Evolve?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows that at 1080p, the combo averages 132.3 FPS on Low, 102.4 FPS on Medium, and 81.1 FPS on High settings. Even the High preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. Ultra settings drop to 53 FPS, which falls short.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: The database lists Medium as the best playable setting at 1440p, with an average of 71.2 FPS. Low is also playable at 87.3 FPS, but High averages 52.9 FPS and Ultra averages 39.6 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware in Evolve?

A: No playable settings exist at 3840x2160. The best result is Low at 50.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41.1 FPS, High averages 31.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 20.8 FPS. None of these are considered playable according to the database.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 9115, scores 69288, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a delta of -0.2%. The differences are minimal, meaning performance in a CPU-light game like Evolve would be nearly identical.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has an average score of 9780. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, a delta of -0.2%, and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a delta of -0.5%. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, a delta of 0.6%, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, a delta of 0.7%. The GTX 1070 is effectively in the same performance class as these cards.

Q: Does the game run better on Low or Medium settings at 1080p?

A: Low settings produce the highest average frame rate at 132.3 FPS. Medium settings average 102.4 FPS, which is still very high. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, but Low offers a significant frame rate advantage if maximum smoothness is the goal.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i7-14700K and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 in Evolve. The game was released in 2015, and its engine is not designed to utilize the i7-14700K's 20 cores and 28 threads effectively. The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional, sitting in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, but this power goes largely unused in this title. The GPU, on the other hand, is the primary driver of frame rate, and its limits are exposed as resolution and settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the GTX 1070 has enough headroom to keep frame rates high. The scaling from Low to Medium to High is consistent: 132.3 FPS on Low, 102.4 FPS on Medium, and 81.1 FPS on High. This represents a 30% drop from Low to Medium and a further 21% drop from Medium to High. The CPU is not a bottleneck here, as the frame rates are high enough to indicate that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. Ultra settings bring the average down to 53 FPS, a 35% drop from High, showing that the GPU's limits are reached when the most demanding preset is applied.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the frame rates reflect this. Low averages 87.3 FPS, Medium averages 71.2 FPS, and High drops to 52.9 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 26%, slightly larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more strained. Ultra falls to 39.6 FPS, a 25% drop from High. The CPU's role remains minimal, as the performance scaling is entirely consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

At 3840x2160, the GTX 1070 is clearly overwhelmed. Low averages 50.8 FPS, which is the only preset that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 41.1 FPS, High to 31.7 FPS, and Ultra to 20.8 FPS. The CPU's performance is irrelevant here, as the GPU is the sole limiting factor. The data shows that the i7-14700K can feed the GTX 1070 as fast as it can render, but the GPU simply does not have the throughput for 4K gaming in this title.

The Verdict

The database's verdict for this combo is clear: it can run Evolve, but not at every resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on Low, Medium, and High settings. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 81.1 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it averages only 53 FPS, falling short of the threshold. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low and Medium, with the best playable setting being Medium at 71.2 FPS. High and Ultra are not playable, averaging 52.9 FPS and 39.6 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, as even Low averages 50.8 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. The best course of action for a user with a 1080p or 1440p monitor is to stick to Medium settings for a smooth experience, while 1080p users can comfortably use High. For 4K, the only option is to lower the resolution or upgrade the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the lowest settings produce the highest frame rate: Low averages 132.3 FPS. Medium follows at 102.4 FPS, and High at 81.1 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 53 FPS. The progression is smooth, with each step up in settings costing a significant but predictable amount of performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across the board. Low averages 87.3 FPS, which is still well above the threshold. Medium averages 71.2 FPS, also above 60 FPS. High drops to 52.9 FPS, and Ultra to 39.6 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 18.3 FPS, the largest jump in the 1440p lineup, indicating that High settings introduce a significant rendering cost that the GTX 1070 cannot sustain.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall below the threshold entirely. Low averages 50.8 FPS, the only result above 40 FPS. Medium averages 41.1 FPS, High averages 31.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 20.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 9.7 FPS, and from Medium to High is 9.4 FPS, showing a steady decline as the GPU becomes more saturated. The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, only averages, but the averages alone are sufficient to demonstrate that 4K is not viable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3041 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower 18% of all configurations. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, which sits in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 94th percentile. The disparity is substantial: the CPU is a top-tier part by modern standards, but the GTX 1070 is a mid-range card from a previous generation. The result is a system that performs like a mid-range build for this game, despite having a flagship-class processor. The ranking indicates that most other tested combos, likely those with more balanced or newer GPUs, produce higher frame rates in Evolve. The i7-14700K's power is largely wasted here, as the GTX 1070 is the bottleneck in nearly every scenario. For users specifically targeting Evolve, this combo is not optimal, but the data shows it is sufficient for smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p on medium presets.