Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 demonstrates a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions in Evolve, with the data showing that 1080p is the only resolution where the most demanding preset remains viable. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 80 FPS on Ultra settings, while 2560x1440 caps out at High settings with 77 FPS, and 3840x2160 falls to Low settings for a 72 FPS average. The measured results place this configuration at rank 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations, indicating a solid mid-tier standing for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data for Evolve reveals a progressive reduction in achievable quality as resolution increases, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 80 FPS, making it the highest settings tier that maintains fluid gameplay. This represents the most visually demanding configuration that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, with all four settings levels—Low at 190 FPS, Medium at 147 FPS, High at 115 FPS, and Ultra at 80 FPS—clearing the bar without issue.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows that Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset becomes the best option here, yielding an average of 77 FPS. The Medium setting provides 99 FPS and Low runs at 127 FPS, but High offers the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution. The 2560x1440 result demonstrates a 23 FPS advantage for High over Ultra, a significant margin that underscores the performance cost of the highest preset.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more restrictive. Ultra settings produce only 31 FPS, High drops to 44 FPS, and Medium manages 56 FPS—all below the 60 FPS threshold. Only the Low preset achieves playable performance, with an average of 72 FPS. The gap between Medium at 56 FPS and Low at 72 FPS represents a 16 FPS difference, indicating that users targeting 4K must sacrifice nearly all visual enhancements to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for the Intel Core i7-14700K, the CPU benchmark average of 69355 places it in close proximity to several AMD processors. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288, a mere 0.1% delta, making it the closest performance match. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.2% with a score of 69515, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX sits 0.7% behind at 69875, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is 0.9% off with 69996. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as the CPU bottleneck is minimal at the tested settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the GPU benchmark average of 17639 aligns with several AMD offerings. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 posts 17666, just 0.2% ahead, while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 reaches 17551 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 achieves 17509 (0.7% behind). Users with any of these GPUs would observe comparable frame rates in Evolve, though the architectural differences may manifest in other titles. The RTX 4060's percentile ranking of 61 among all GPUs and the i7-14700K's percentile of 94 among CPUs suggest the processor is far stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Only at 1920x1080, where the Ultra preset averages 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 54 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra averages just 31 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The High preset is the best option at this resolution, delivering an average of 77 FPS. The Medium preset runs at 99 FPS and Low at 127 FPS, but High provides superior visuals while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the GPU in terms of relative performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The processor is significantly stronger relative to its peers than the graphics card.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which produce an average of 72 FPS. Medium settings fall to 56 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS, all below the playable threshold.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 on Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, providing a very smooth experience with headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The configuration ranks 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

The Verdict

The data from verdictByResolution provides a clear picture of this system's capabilities in Evolve. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 80 FPS average. This resolution offers the most flexibility, allowing users to prioritize visual quality without compromising performance. The 2560x1440 resolution supports three playable settings: High at 77 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, and Low at 127 FPS, with High representing the best balance. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, achieving 72 FPS.

The measured FPS data confirms that this system can run Evolve successfully, but the experience varies dramatically by resolution. For users targeting 1080p, the full range of settings is available, and even Ultra maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the system handles High settings well but cannot sustain Ultra. At 4K, the limitations of the RTX 4060 become apparent, as only the lowest preset delivers acceptable performance. The overall verdict is that this PC is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Evolve, with 4K requiring significant graphical compromises.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component carries more weight in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong single-thread performance—evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160 and Geekbench single-core score of 2569—allows the RTX 4060 to operate at high utilization, producing 190 FPS on Low settings. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (190 FPS to 80 FPS) represents a 110 FPS reduction that is primarily GPU-driven, as the graphics card becomes the limiting factor at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth begin to constrain performance. The Medium preset shows a 99 FPS average with a minimum of 84 FPS, while Ultra drops to 54 FPS—a 45 FPS gap that highlights the GPU's difficulty with the most demanding settings. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, remains underutilized in this scenario, as Evolve is not heavily multithreaded.

The 3840x2160 results amplify the GPU bottleneck. From Medium at 56 FPS to Low at 72 FPS, the difference is 16 FPS, but the jump from Ultra at 31 FPS to High at 44 FPS shows a 13 FPS improvement that still falls short of playable. The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is simply insufficient for 4K Ultra in this title. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the dominant factor at 1440p and especially at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame places this configuration at position 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations, which corresponds to a percentile of approximately 54%. This mid-pack ranking reflects the imbalance between the high-performing CPU and the mid-range GPU. The i7-14700K's percentile of 94 among all CPUs indicates that the processor is among the top 6% of tested units, while the RTX 4060's percentile of 61 places it in the upper third of GPUs.

In the context of Evolve, this ranking suggests that many systems with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would outperform this combo at higher resolutions, while systems with similar GPUs but weaker CPUs would likely fall behind at 1080p. The 2003rd position out of 3700 means roughly 54% of tested systems perform better and 46% perform worse, positioning this as a slightly above-average configuration for this specific game. The nearest rival data for both components shows that small benchmark score differences—within 1%—can produce systems that would rank similarly in Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS data shows a wide range of performance across presets. Low settings produce an average of 190 FPS, while Medium averages 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and maximum of 169 FPS. High settings yield 115 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium, where the 125 FPS floor still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin.

At 2560x1440, Low settings reach 127 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 114 FPS, High achieves 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 84 FPS remains comfortably above the playable threshold, though the Ultra average of 54 FPS falls below it. This resolution shows a 73 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, indicating significant scaling pressure on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the data becomes sparse, with minimum and maximum values only recorded for Medium. Low settings average 72 FPS, Medium averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 65 FPS, High averages 44 FPS, and Ultra averages 31 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 48 FPS demonstrates that even when the average is near playable, frame drops can occur well below 60 FPS. The 41 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of any resolution, reflecting the GPU's overall struggle at this resolution.