Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing delivers a robust performance profile in Evolve, with measured average frame rates that exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra. The combination ranks 288th out of 3,700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all recorded configurations for this title. The data shows that the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s high single-thread and multi-thread scores provide ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700KF, with an average benchmark score of 70,163, sits in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score and percentage difference, include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996, +0.2% for the i7), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875, +0.4% for the i7), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515, +0.9% for the i7), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (70,879, –1% for the i7). These processors deliver nearly identical aggregate performance, meaning a system built with any of them would likely produce very similar CPU-bound results in Evolve. The i7-14700KF’s own Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44,167 and single-core score of 6,235 further indicate that its processing power is far beyond what a 2015-era FPS title demands.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 54,209, ranking in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54,247, –0.1% for the SUPER), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, –1.1% for the SUPER), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, –2.7% for the SUPER), and the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, –2.8% for the SUPER). These GPUs are within a few percentage points of the 4080 SUPER, so users with those cards can expect nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory contribute to its high performance, though the game’s relatively low texture demands mean these specifications are more than sufficient.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the primary performance limiter as resolution increases. At 1080p, the average frame rate ranges from 331.8 FPS on Low to 140.1 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p reduces the frame rate by a factor of about 2.4, which is a substantial drop but still leaves the system well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the range is from 222.9 FPS on Low to 92.9 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the range narrows to 127.5 FPS on Low and 54.3 FPS on Ultra. The decreasing absolute frame rates at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor; the CPU’s 20 cores and 28 threads are not the constraint, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the system exceeds 300 FPS.

The CPU’s high single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 4,480) and multi-thread score (Passmark multi-thread of 52,425) ensure that it can feed the GPU with draw calls and physics updates without creating a CPU-bound scenario. The 3.40 GHz base clock and 5.60 GHz boost clock further support this. Conversely, the GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the deciding factors at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold. At lower resolutions, the GPU’s headroom is so large that the frame rate is only limited by the game’s own engine settings, not by hardware capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides average frame rates for each resolution and preset combination, but does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values. The following are the measured averages:

• 3840x2160: High 78.4 FPS, Low 127.5 FPS, Medium 95.5 FPS, Ultra 54.3 FPS
• 2560x1440: High 139.0 FPS, Low 222.9 FPS, Medium 172.4 FPS, Ultra 92.9 FPS
• 1920x1080: High 201.4 FPS, Low 331.8 FPS, Medium 257.2 FPS, Ultra 140.1 FPS

At 4K, the Ultra preset average of 54.3 FPS is the only reading that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium and High presets at 4K remain above 60, with 95.5 and 78.4 FPS respectively. At 1440p and 1080p, all presets exceed 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset at 1080p reaching 140.1 FPS. The absence of minimum frame data means the data cannot indicate whether any individual frames dropped below the threshold, but the high averages suggest that stutter is unlikely at the playable settings.

The Verdict

The verdict for this PC is that it can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher at all tested resolutions and presets except for 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium; the best playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 78.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best setting being Ultra at 92.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and Ultra delivers 140.1 FPS. Therefore, the system comfortably handles Evolve at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while at 4K users should select High or below to maintain 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 288th out of 3,700 tested configurations for Evolve. This places it in the top 7.8% of all combinations. The rank reflects the system’s strong overall performance, driven by both the CPU’s 94th percentile and GPU’s 86th percentile standings. The data indicates that this combo is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p play, and it remains viable at 4K with a slight settings reduction.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The average frame rate at 4K Ultra is 54.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 2560x1440?

A: The best setting is Ultra, which maintains an average of 92.9 FPS, well above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High is the highest playable setting, delivering an average of 78.4 FPS. Ultra drops to 54.3 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the i7-14700KF compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in overall benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700KF is 0.9% ahead of the Ryzen 9 7950X based on average benchmark scores.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate exceeds 200 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1080p Low the average frame rate is 331.8 FPS, and at 1440p Low it is 222.9 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

• 1920x1080: The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 140.1 FPS.
• 2560x1440: The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 92.9 FPS.
• 3840x2160: The most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 78.4 FPS.

These settings represent the maximum quality that still sustains a 60 FPS average frame rate at each resolution. The combination of the i7-14700KF and RTX 4080 SUPER offers a strong balance of CPU and GPU capability, making it a reliable choice for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p at max settings, and at 4K with High settings.