Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2128th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. That ranking reflects a combination where the CPU is a top-tier performer, while the GPU is a capable but aging mid-range part. The data shows this pairing is not a top contender for this title, but it is far from the bottom of the field.

The CPU sits in the 94th percentile among all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 70163. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.9% ahead), while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K trails by 1%. These are all extremely close scores, indicating that the i7-14700KF is essentially at the top tier of CPU performance, with no meaningful separation from its closest competitors.

The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% behind, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% behind, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% behind, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% behind. This clustering shows the RTX 2070 SUPER is a solid mid-range performer, but it lacks the headroom of the CPU.

The imbalance is clear from the raw data: the CPU is a flagship-class component, while the GPU is several generations old. In Evolve, a game that depends heavily on GPU throughput, this means the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The combo's overall rank of 2128 out of 3700 reflects that limitation, as the GPU drags the pairing down from what the CPU alone could achieve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a consistent pattern: the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU's influence becomes more visible only at lower settings and resolutions. The scaling between resolutions and presets tells the story.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 180 FPS on Low, 136.8 FPS on Medium, 109.9 FPS on High, and 74.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap from Low to Medium is 43.2 FPS, from Medium to High is 26.9 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 35.8 FPS. These are substantial drops, but the frame rates remain high throughout, suggesting the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at this resolution. The GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU is not holding things back.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers: Low delivers 119.4 FPS, Medium 92.7 FPS, High 73.9 FPS, and Ultra 47.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 26.7 FPS, from Medium to High is 18.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 26.5 FPS. The scaling is similar to 1080p, but the overall reduction indicates the GPU is working harder. The CPU's role is still secondary here.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low delivers 69.6 FPS, Medium 50.2 FPS, High 41.7 FPS, and Ultra 29.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 19.4 FPS, from Medium to High is 8.5 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 11.9 FPS. The absolute numbers are much lower, and the fact that Ultra falls below 30 FPS shows the GPU is overwhelmed. The CPU, even with its top-tier benchmark scores, cannot compensate for the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading limitations at this resolution.

Comparing the scaling across resolutions, the data shows that the GPU matters more as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo can push Ultra past 60 FPS; at 1440p, Ultra falls below 60 FPS; at 4K, even Medium struggles to stay above 50 FPS. This is the classic signature of a GPU-bound system. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores (6235 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 44167 in multi-core) are not the limiting factor here, as the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU workload scaling.

In short, for Evolve, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that determines playability. The i7-14700KF provides ample CPU headroom, but the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are the constraints at higher settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows 74.1 FPS average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, delivering 73.9 FPS average. Medium delivers 92.7 FPS and Low delivers 119.4 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: Only at Low settings. The measured data shows 69.6 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Low settings. Medium drops to 50.2 FPS, High to 41.7 FPS, and Ultra to 29.8 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF is within 0.2% to 0.9% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and is 1% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K. It is effectively tied with the top processors in this tier.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is 1% to 1.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750. These are all within a narrow performance band, so the GPU is competitive with its immediate peers.

Q: What is the playable FPS threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. The verdict data identifies which settings and resolutions clear this mark, and which fall below it.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. The data is clear: at 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all four presets, with Ultra averaging 74.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with High averaging 73.9 FPS; Ultra falls to 47.4 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 69.6 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p is fully playable, 1440p is playable up to High settings, and 4K is playable only on Low. For a game released in 2015, this is a workable result, but it shows the GPU's limits at higher demands. The CPU is not the issue, as its performance is top-tier, but the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot push beyond these bounds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings each. All numbers are average FPS; minimum and maximum values were not recorded in the database.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 69.6 FPS
• Medium: 50.2 FPS
• High: 41.7 FPS
• Ultra: 29.8 FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 119.4 FPS
• Medium: 92.7 FPS
• High: 73.9 FPS
• Ultra: 47.4 FPS

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 180 FPS
• Medium: 136.8 FPS
• High: 109.9 FPS
• Ultra: 74.1 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings costs a meaningful chunk of frame rate, and each step up in resolution compounds that cost. The 1080p Low result of 180 FPS is the highest recorded value, while the 4K Ultra result of 29.8 FPS is the lowest. The gap between those extremes, over 150 FPS, illustrates the wide performance envelope of this combo.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, based on the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, delivering 74.1 FPS average. This is the highest preset and it clears the threshold comfortably, leaving 14.1 FPS of headroom.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, delivering 73.9 FPS average. This is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result, showing that the resolution increase is offset by the settings decrease. The headroom over 60 FPS is 13.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, delivering 69.6 FPS average. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears 60 FPS. The headroom is 9.6 FPS, which is thinner than at lower resolutions, but still playable.

For players who want the best visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS, the recommended approach is to run Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Low at 4K. The data does not support any higher settings at these resolutions without dropping below the playable threshold.