Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers 160 FPS average on Low, 124 FPS average on Medium (with a minimum of 106 FPS and maximum of 143 FPS), 97 FPS average on High, and 68 FPS average on Ultra. The 1080p results show a smooth progression: each step up in settings costs roughly 20 to 30 percent of the previous frame rate, yet even the most demanding preset remains well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 107 FPS on Low, 83 FPS on Medium (minimum 71 FPS, maximum 96 FPS), 65 FPS on High, and 45 FPS on Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra is significant, a 20 FPS loss, which suggests the Ultra preset introduces a rendering load that this GPU struggles to sustain at 1440p. The Medium preset, with its minimum of 71 FPS, still holds comfortably above 60 FPS, making it a safe choice for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes markedly. Low settings produce 61 FPS average, just barely clearing the playable bar. Medium drops to 47 FPS average (minimum 40 FPS, maximum 55 FPS), High falls to 37 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26 FPS. The 4K data reveals a hard ceiling: only the Low preset reaches 60 FPS, and even that is marginal. The step from Low to Medium costs 14 FPS, and from Medium to High another 10 FPS, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB memory and 256-bit bus are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this title.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data. At 1080p, the spread is 106 to 143 FPS; at 1440p, 71 to 96 FPS; at 4K, 40 to 55 FPS. These ranges show that frame pacing remains stable, with no extreme dips that would indicate stuttering or thermal throttling.

FAQ

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

A: Only at 1920x1080. The recorded average is 68 FPS on Ultra at 1080p. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 45 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra is 26 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this hardware?

A: Low settings are the only playable option at 3840x2160, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High 37 FPS, and Ultra 26 FPS, none of which reach 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in raw performance?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 18093, which places it slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, a 0.4 percent deficit) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, a 0.5 percent deficit). It sits ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, a 1.5 percent deficit) and the Intel Arc A770M (18383, a 1.6 percent deficit).

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this game at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not limiting. The i7-14700KF scores 44167 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6235 in single-core, with a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 160 FPS, indicating headroom remains.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The recorded average is 83 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 96 FPS. This preset stays consistently above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the GPU's age affect its standing in the database?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER holds a 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a production status of end-of-life. Its average benchmark score is 18093, and it remains capable for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but not for 4K beyond Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3700 tested hardware combinations in the database for Evolve, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2604th. That places it in the lower third of all combos, which is notable given the CPU's strength. The i7-14700KF is a top-tier processor by itself, ranking in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, but the GPU's 62nd percentile standing pulls the overall combination down.

The rank reflects the imbalance: the CPU can feed the GPU far more frames than the RTX 2060 SUPER can render, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo reaches 160 FPS on Low, which shows the CPU's capability. At 4K, the same CPU and GPU drop to 61 FPS on Low, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor. The rank of 2604 out of 3700 suggests that many other pairings, likely with more balanced or newer GPUs, achieve better overall performance in this specific title.

The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking. The combo only clears 60 FPS at 4K on the lowest preset, while at 1440p it clears on three presets, and at 1080p on all four. The rank is a composite measure, so the 4K results drag it down despite the strong 1080p showing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (avg score 69996, a 0.2 percent deficit), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (avg score 69875, a 0.4 percent deficit), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (avg score 69515, a 0.9 percent deficit), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (avg score 70879, a 1.0 percent advantage). These processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same RTX 2060 SUPER, since the game at 1080p and 1440p is not CPU-bound at these settings.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 2060 SUPER are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (avg score 18159, a 0.4 percent deficit), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (avg score 18189, a 0.5 percent deficit), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (avg score 18373, a 1.5 percent deficit), and the Intel Arc A770M (avg score 18383, a 1.6 percent deficit). Swapping the RTX 2060 SUPER for any of these would result in nearly identical performance in Evolve, with differences of less than 2 percent in raw GPU compute. For a user seeking similar gameplay, these cards would behave within a few frames per second of the recorded averages.

It is importantly the RTX 3060 Mobile and Arc A770M are mobile or mobile-derived parts, so their power characteristics differ, but their benchmark scores place them in the same performance tier.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a recorded average of 68 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available in the game, and the combo handles it without dipping below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, with an average of 65 FPS. Ultra falls to 45 FPS, so High is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Medium preset would provide more headroom at 83 FPS, but High still clears 60 FPS with a small margin.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve 60 FPS, with an average of 61 FPS. Medium drops to 47 FPS, so Low is the sole playable option. The margin at Low is thin (1 FPS above threshold), so users should be prepared for occasional dips below 60 FPS in intense scenes, though the data does not record a minimum for this setting.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on all four presets: Low at 160 FPS, Medium at 124 FPS, High at 97 FPS, and Ultra at 68 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration at any quality setting.

At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High (65 FPS), Medium (83 FPS), and Low (107 FPS). Ultra at 45 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The High preset is the best choice for visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach 61 FPS. Medium (47 FPS), High (37 FPS), and Ultra (26 FPS) all fall short of the playable threshold. The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p machine for Evolve, not a 4K one. Users targeting 4K should either stick to Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a pronounced shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strength is evident: the i7-14700KF's high single-thread score (6235 in Cinebench R23) allows the system to push 160 FPS on Low settings. The GPU, while adequate, is not the limiting factor at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even the Ultra preset maintains 68 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert dominance. The frame rate on Low drops from 160 to 107 FPS, a 33 percent reduction, while the CPU workload remains similar. The Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS, indicating that the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput is the bottleneck. The CPU's contribution is still present, but the gap between Low and Ultra (107 to 45 FPS) is entirely GPU-driven.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting component. The Low preset drops to 61 FPS, and Ultra to 26 FPS. The i7-14700KF has ample headroom, as its multi-core score of 44167 in Cinebench R23 suggests it could feed a much faster GPU without breaking a sweat. The scaling from 1080p Low (160 FPS) to 4K Low (61 FPS) shows a 62 percent loss, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) being stretched across four times the pixels.

In summary, the CPU matters most at 1080p where frame rates are high, while the GPU becomes the sole determinant of performance at 1440p and especially 4K. Users considering an upgrade path for this game should prioritize the GPU, as the i7-14700KF is already among the top 6 percent of CPUs in the database.