Evolve

This analysis covers the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination running Evolve, based on measured benchmark data. The numbers presented below come directly from the provided fact pack, which includes average, minimum, and maximum frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data set for Evolve on this hardware includes average FPS for all resolution and preset combinations, with minimum and maximum FPS recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset delivers an average of 347 FPS. Medium raises the visual quality while still producing an average of 269 FPS, with a minimum of 229 FPS and a maximum of 310 FPS. High settings yield an average of 211 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding option, still maintains an average of 146 FPS. All 1080p results are far beyond the playable threshold, indicating that this CPU and GPU combination has massive headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings produce an average of 233 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 181 FPS, with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS. High settings achieve an average of 142 FPS. Even the Ultra preset stays well above 60 FPS, with an average of 98 FPS. The data shows that 1440p gaming with maximum settings is not only playable but also provides a high refresh rate experience.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution become apparent. Low settings still offer a very playable average of 133 FPS. Medium settings provide an average of 103 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. High settings achieve an average of 81 FPS. However, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 56 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only tested configuration that fails to maintain a playable frame rate.

The data indicates a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is significant, but the jump to 4K is where the GPU workload increases most substantially. The minimum FPS figures for Medium presets show that frame pacing remains consistent, with the 4K Medium minimum of 87 FPS still comfortably above the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best settings" are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS of at least 60. The verdict data confirms that this system can run Evolve at high settings across all resolutions, with one exception.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 146. This provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the playable threshold. The GPU and CPU have sufficient headroom to handle the most demanding preset at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 98. This is a strong result, as it allows gamers to use the highest quality preset at a popular resolution while staying well above 60 FPS. The average of 98 FPS also suggests that the experience will be smooth on high refresh rate monitors.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average FPS of 81. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, as its 56 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS target. High settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 4K, providing a playable experience with a comfortable margin above the threshold.

The recommended approach is to use the Ultra preset at 1080p and 1440p for the best visual experience. At 4K, users should select High settings to maintain a playable frame rate, as the performance cost of Ultra is too steep for this hardware configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data suggests that the GPU is the primary performance limiter for Evolve at higher resolutions, while the CPU is more than capable of supporting high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The scaling between resolutions provides evidence for this. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 146 on Ultra to 347 on Low. At 1440p, the range is 98 on Ultra to 233 on Low. At 4K, the range is 56 on Ultra to 133 on Low. The frame rate drops by roughly 30-40% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and then another 40-50% from 1440p to 4K. This pattern indicates that the rendering workload is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios.

The CPU, an Intel Core i7-14700K, has a high average benchmark score of 69355 and ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, with performance deltas of -0.2% and -0.7% respectively. This places the CPU in a performance tier where it is unlikely to bottleneck a GPU in most games.

The RTX 5080, with a passmark g3d score of 36565 and a passmark gpu compute score of 21789, is clearly the component that determines the frame rate limits. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is unable to maintain 60 FPS, suggesting it has reached its performance ceiling for this game at that preset. At 1080p Low, the 347 FPS average indicates the GPU is working hard, but the CPU is keeping up.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the combination is well-balanced, with the GPU being the limiting factor for maximum FPS. At 4K, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The CPU's high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160, likely ensures that frame times remain stable even at high frame rates. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample compute resources for any game logic or physics processing Evolve requires.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals identified in the benchmark data offer very similar overall performance. The AMD EPYC 9115 has an average score of 69288, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-14700K's 69355. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, a -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875, a -0.7% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, a -0.9% difference. Any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as the performance deltas are within 1% of the i7-14700K.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a wider spread of performance. The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55757, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 5080's 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 0.7% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 2.3% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, a -2.2% difference. This means that systems built with these GPUs would perform very similarly in Evolve.

It is important to note that the Radeon 8060S and RX 6750 GRE are within 1% of the RTX 5080's average score, so users with those GPUs would see nearly indistinguishable results. The RX 9070 GRE is slightly faster by 2.2%, which could translate to a few extra frames per second in practice. The Pro W5700X is slightly slower, but still within a small margin.

These alternatives suggest that the specific choice of CPU among the top-tier options has minimal impact on Evolve performance. The GPU choice has a slightly larger impact, but the differences are still small enough that the overall experience would be similar for most users.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The data shows playable frame rates at 4K with Low (133 FPS), Medium (103 FPS), and High (81 FPS) settings. The Ultra preset is not playable, as it drops to an average of 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 98. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, so users can enable the highest quality settings at this resolution.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between 1080p and 1440p?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 146 at 1080p to 98 at 1440p, a difference of 48 FPS. At the Medium preset, the average drops from 269 at 1080p to 181 at 1440p. The scaling is roughly linear with the increase in pixel count.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU, an Intel Core i7-14700K, ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 5080 fails to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The large performance drops when increasing resolution indicate a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What minimum FPS can I expect at 4K Medium settings?

A: The data records a minimum FPS of 87 at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is a strong result, as it shows the frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS threshold even during demanding scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE has an average benchmark score of 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080's 56083. This suggests the RX 9070 GRE could provide slightly higher frame rates in Evolve, but the difference is small.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Evolve successfully, but the playable experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable. Every preset, including Ultra, clears the 60 FPS threshold with a massive margin. The Ultra preset runs at an average of 146 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. This is the resolution where the hardware shines the most.

At 2560x1440, the system remains highly capable. The Ultra preset runs at an average of 98 FPS, which is above the playable threshold and suitable for high refresh rate monitors. All other presets also remain well above 60 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering a great balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is partially playable. The High preset runs at an average of 81 FPS, which is a good result for 4K gaming. The Medium preset runs at 103 FPS, and Low runs at 133 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls short at 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Users who want to play at 4K will need to compromise on settings, but they can still enjoy a high-quality experience.

The overall verdict is that this is a very powerful system for Evolve. It handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, and it is only at 4K Ultra that it fails to maintain a playable frame rate. The benchmark data shows that the RTX 5080 is the limiting factor at 4K, but the combination of the i7-14700K and RTX 5080 provides a strong gaming experience for most use cases.