Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a playable experience in Evolve, but only under specific settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, this combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra at 74.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, High settings hit 70.2 FPS, while Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 51.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings maintain 60+ FPS with an average of 70 FPS. The combination ranks 2123rd out of 3700 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1920x1080 produce average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The lowest is Ultra at 74.2 FPS, and the highest is Low at 178.1 FPS.

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

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with an average of 70.2 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 92.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 51.6 FPS and is not playable per the verdict data.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve a playable average FPS of 70. Medium averages 54.1 FPS, High averages 41.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 30.2 FPS. The data indicates 4K is limited to the Low preset for a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355, placing it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, scores 69515, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288, just 0.1% lower.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, which is 1.5% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU in Evolve?

A: This specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 2123rd out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700K sits in a tight performance cluster. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 9115, has an average score of 69288, just 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, 0.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F rounds out the group at 69996, 0.9% higher. In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, with differences well below 1% in aggregate CPU benchmarks.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is bracketed by several close competitors. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher. These deltas are small enough that in-game performance would be nearly indistinguishable, though the desktop variants may sustain their scores differently under prolonged load.

Users seeking similar behavior to this combo could consider swapping the CPU to any of the four nearest rivals without expecting meaningful changes in Evolve's frame pacing. Likewise, swapping the GPU to any of its four nearest rivals would keep performance within a narrow band. The database records for these parts show aggregate scores within 1.5% of each other, meaning the game's performance profile would remain essentially unchanged.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate varies dramatically across presets. Low settings produce 178.1 FPS, Medium drops to 137.9 FPS, High to 108.8 FPS, and Ultra to 74.2 FPS. This spread of over 100 FPS between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU workload scales heavily with graphical settings, even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the scaling continues. Low averages 119.5 FPS, Medium 92.4 FPS, High 70.2 FPS, and Ultra 51.6 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at 1440p is steep, a drop of 18.6 FPS, suggesting that Ultra preset requirements outpace what this GPU can deliver at this resolution. The CPU, with its 94th percentile standing, is unlikely to be the bottleneck here; the GPU's 65th percentile standing aligns with the observed performance ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings yield 70 FPS, but Medium falls to 54.1 FPS, High to 41.4 FPS, and Ultra to 30.2 FPS. The frame rate nearly halves from Low to High, and then drops further to Ultra. This pattern matches a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are saturated by the pixel workload. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, since the number of draw calls per frame remains constant while the GPU fill rate becomes the bottleneck.

Based on the data, the CPU matters most at 1920x1080 Low, where the 178.1 FPS result indicates headroom that the GPU cannot match at higher presets. At 2560x1440 and above, the GPU dictates playability. Users targeting 60 FPS should prioritize GPU settings over CPU choices, since the i7-14700K's performance is sufficient across all recorded presets.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 74.2 FPS, High averages 108.8 FPS, Medium averages 137.9 FPS, and Low averages 178.1 FPS. This resolution offers full freedom in visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low. High averages 70.2 FPS, Medium 92.4 FPS, and Low 119.5 FPS. Ultra at 51.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold and should be avoided. The best playable preset at this resolution is High, offering a balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach a playable average of 70 FPS. Medium averages 54.1 FPS, High 41.4 FPS, and Ultra 30.2 FPS. For 4K users, the data indicates that sacrificing visual quality is mandatory for smooth gameplay. The verdict data confirms that Low is the only playable setting at this resolution, with the next step up (Medium) missing the threshold by 5.9 FPS.

The overall picture is that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and capable at 1440p with settings adjustments, but 4K requires significant compromises. For a game from 2015, the RTX 2070 SUPER paired with the i7-14700K provides enough headroom at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 65th percentile standing limits high-end presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU and GPU combination ranks 2123rd out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places it in the 57th percentile of all tested configurations. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing (65th percentile) combined with the CPU's high-tier standing (94th percentile). In practice, the ranking means that while the CPU is far above average, the GPU holds back the overall gaming performance.

The rank of 2123 suggests that a large number of tested combos outperform this setup, primarily due to more powerful GPUs. The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc A750 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, all score marginally higher in aggregate benchmarks, which would likely translate to slightly better frame rates in Evolve. Conversely, the i7-14700K's nearest rivals have negligible score differences, so CPU swaps would not materially change this combo's ranking.

For context, the combo rank is not a verdict on playability. It simply places this hardware within the broader database of tested configurations. The measured FPS data shows that this combo can play Evolve at multiple resolutions and presets, even if it does not top the ranking charts. The 2123rd position is consistent with a GPU that was released in 2019 and has since been classified as end-of-life.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 74.2 FPS. This gives users the full visual experience without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 70.2 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 92.4 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 70 FPS. This is the only playable preset at 4K, and the 10 FPS margin above the threshold is slim enough that users should expect occasional dips under heavy load.

These settings represent the recommended configuration for each resolution based on the measured data. Users who prefer higher visual quality at 1440p or 4K may opt for Ultra presets, but they will need to accept average frame rates below 60 FPS, which the database defines as the playable threshold. For a consistent experience, the settings listed above are the safest choices.