Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a benchmark profile that places it in the top tier for Evolve, with average frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but still demonstrates substantial CPU headroom at 1080p, where frame rates approach the limits of typical display refresh rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware combinations would behave similarly in this system. For the Intel Core i7-14700K, the benchmark average score of 69355 places it within a tight cluster of high-end processors. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69288, representing a delta of 0.1% — effectively identical performance in synthetic workloads. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, which is -0.2% relative to the i7-14700K, meaning the Intel chip is marginally ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F score 69875 and 69996, respectively, with deltas of -0.7% and -0.9%, indicating the i7-14700K sits at the lower end of this performance band.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79605 (deltaPct 0.3%). The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (0.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% delta). On the higher side, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is -1.4% relative to the RTX 5090. In practical terms for Evolve, swapping the RTX 5090 for any of these rivals would yield frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results, though the mobile and workstation-oriented nature of some rivals may affect sustained gaming performance differently. Users with these alternative components should expect similar playability characteristics, with the RTX 5090 maintaining a slight edge over most of its closest competitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 385.6 FPS on Low settings, 298.3 FPS on Medium, 234 FPS on High, and 161.4 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance drop of approximately 58%, indicating that the GPU is handling the increasing graphical load without the CPU becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's capabilities — 20 cores, 28 threads, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz — provide ample headroom, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease to 261.1 FPS on Low, 202 FPS on Medium, 158.8 FPS on High, and 106.9 FPS on Ultra. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is about 32%, while at Ultra it is about 34%. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is becoming more prominent, but the CPU still has sufficient capacity to feed it effectively. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop further to 149.8 FPS on Low, 116 FPS on Medium, 87.9 FPS on High, and 63.1 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Low settings reduces performance by approximately 43%, and at Ultra by about 41%. This larger proportional drop indicates that at 4K, the RTX 5090's rendering workload dominates, and the CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU's output demands.

Across all presets, the data shows that the GPU is the primary performance determinant at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's strength allows extremely high frame rates that the GPU can still deliver. The i7-14700K's single-thread performance, reflected in its Geekbench single-core score of 2569 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2160, ensures that even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead matters more, the system maintains high average FPS without notable dips.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i7-14700K and RTX 5090 combination produces its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 385.6, which is the maximum measured across all configurations. Medium settings yield 298.3 FPS, High settings produce 234 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 161.4 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial, with Ultra requiring more than double the GPU work per frame compared to Low, yet still maintaining well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 261.1 FPS, Medium settings achieve 202 FPS, High settings reach 158.8 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 106.9 FPS. The margin between Low and Ultra at this resolution narrows slightly in absolute terms, but the proportional difference remains similar, indicating consistent GPU scaling.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution in the data, the frame rates drop to 149.8 FPS on Low, 116 FPS on Medium, 87.9 FPS on High, and 63.1 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that approaches the 60 FPS playability threshold, yet it still clears it by a margin of 3.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a performance reduction of approximately 58%, mirroring the scaling observed at 1080p.

The data includes only average FPS values, with no minimum or maximum frame rate figures available for any resolution or preset. This limits the analysis to steady-state performance rather than frame time consistency, but the average values alone indicate that the system maintains playable performance across all tested settings.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this PC can run Evolve at playable frame rates across every resolution and preset tested. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at each resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, achieving an average FPS of 63.1. This barely clears the 60 FPS threshold, making it a viable but not overwhelmingly comfortable option for 4K gaming. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 106.9, providing a more substantial margin above the threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 161.4 FPS, offering a very comfortable experience. The system demonstrates that it can handle the maximum graphical preset at every resolution while maintaining average frame rates above 60 FPS, with the 4K Ultra configuration being the only one that comes close to the limit.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 63.1, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 385.6, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p compared to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS ranges from 261.1 on Low to 106.9 on Ultra, while at 1920x1080 it ranges from 385.6 on Low to 161.4 on Ultra, showing a consistent reduction of approximately 32-34% when moving to a higher resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the limiting factor at any resolution?

A: The data indicates that at 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary performance determinant, as the frame rate drops are more pronounced compared to lower resolutions, suggesting the GPU's rendering workload is the dominant constraint.

Q: Which preset at 4K provides the closest margin to the 60 FPS threshold?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset with an average FPS of 63.1 has the smallest margin above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Low preset at 149.8 FPS has the largest margin.

Q: Does the CPU show any signs of bottlenecking at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080, the high frame rates across all presets, including 385.6 FPS on Low, indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the GPU continues to scale with settings changes.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination holds a rank of 35 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the top 1% of all configurations in the database, reflecting the high-end nature of both components. The CPU alone sits at the 94th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 92nd percentile against all GPUs, indicating that both parts are near the top of their respective categories. The rank of 35 suggests that only 34 other hardware combinations produce higher average frame rates in this game, which is a strong result given the breadth of the comparison pool. The measured FPS data confirms this ranking is well-earned, as the system exceeds 60 FPS in all 12 tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is Ultra, which is also the highest available preset in the dataset.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 161.4 FPS. This provides a significant buffer above the playability threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense scenes in Evolve. The next lower preset, High, achieves 234 FPS, but Ultra is preferred because it delivers the maximum visual quality while still maintaining a very high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 106.9 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for this resolution. The margin is large enough that even potential frame rate drops in demanding scenarios would likely keep the experience smooth. High settings at this resolution reach 158.8 FPS, but Ultra offers a balanced combination of visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 63.1 FPS, which is the only configuration at 4K that clears the threshold with minimal margin. This is the best setting for 4K, as it provides maximum visual quality, but users should be aware that the average frame rate is only 3.1 FPS above the playability limit. For a more comfortable buffer at 4K, High settings at 87.9 FPS would be a safer choice, though the data indicates Ultra is still technically playable.