Evolve

Can Intel Core i9-14900K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER run Evolve? Benchmark data confirms this combination delivers a highly capable experience, with measured frame rates exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across most settings and resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains a challenge. The data shows a clear progression from extremely high refresh rate dominance at 1080p to a still-solid 4K experience on High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows the most demanding playable setting at 3840x2160 is High, which delivers an average of 68.1 FPS. Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold at 45.5 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 82 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes Ultra settings fully viable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900K scores an average benchmark score of 79097, placing it within 0.3% of the Core i9-14900KF (79371) and 0.6% of the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79574). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 trails by 1.7% with a score of 77740.

Q: What GPU benchmark scores place the RTX 4070 SUPER near its competitors?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. The closest rival, the Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262 (-0.1% delta), while the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (-0.1% delta). The RTX 4090 Mobile leads the group at 43667, coming in 1% ahead.

Q: Is there a significant frame rate gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the difference is substantial. Low settings produce 291.4 FPS, while Ultra yields 125.3 FPS. This represents a 166.1 FPS drop when moving to maximum visual quality, though Ultra still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination ranks 635th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 17% of all systems evaluated for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 125.3 FPS. This leaves significant headroom above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice, achieving an average of 82 FPS. The 43.3 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra result shows the expected scaling penalty but still maintains a comfortable margin over 60 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 68.1 FPS. Medium settings run at 85 FPS, while Low reaches 109.7 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. Ultra at 4K drops to 45.5 FPS, which falls below the playability threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i9-14900K and RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 635th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all systems benchmarked for this game. This positioning indicates strong overall performance, though it is not at the absolute top tier of configurations tested.

The rank reflects a balance between the CPU's 95th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. The combo's placement in the top 17% suggests it outperforms the majority of systems while trailing the most extreme high-end configurations.

Benchmark results indicate the system handles Evolve with significant authority at 1080p and 1440p, with the ranking driven primarily by 4K performance where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 635th rank out of 3700 places this combo ahead of most tested systems, particularly those using older or lower-tier components.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Core i9-14900KF, which scores 79371 (-0.3% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus at 79574 (-0.6% delta). Systems using these processors would deliver nearly identical gameplay performance in Evolve, with differences well within measurement noise.

The AMD EPYC 7413 scores 80041, sitting 1.2% higher than the i9-14900K, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 77740, representing a 1.7% deficit. These alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Evolve, with the EPYC 7413 potentially offering a marginal edge in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1% delta) and the RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1% delta) are the closest matches. The Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2% delta) also falls within close range. The RTX 4090 Mobile leads these rivals at 43667, coming in 1% higher, which would translate to a few extra frames in GPU-bound situations.

Combining any of these near-identical CPU and GPU alternatives would yield practically indistinguishable performance in Evolve, with differences of only 1-2% at most.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU shows massive scaling between presets: Low hits 291.4 FPS, Medium reaches 226.4 FPS, High achieves 177.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 125.3 FPS. This 166.1 FPS span indicates the GPU is the primary driver at this resolution, with settings having a dramatic impact.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with compressed margins. Low produces 195.8 FPS, Medium 152.8 FPS, High 119.1 FPS, and Ultra 82 FPS. The 113.8 FPS spread between Low and Ultra shows slightly less sensitivity to settings, but the GPU remains the dominant factor.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes even more pronounced in relative terms. Low yields 109.7 FPS, Medium 85 FPS, High 68.1 FPS, and Ultra 45.5 FPS. The 64.2 FPS difference between Low and Ultra represents a 58% reduction in frame rate, emphasizing that 4K pushes the RTX 4070 SUPER to its limits.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing resolutions at identical settings. For High preset, frame rates drop from 177.3 FPS at 1080p to 119.1 FPS at 1440p (a 32.8% decrease) and then to 68.1 FPS at 4K (a 42.8% further decrease). These drops align with the pixel count increases, confirming that the GPU workload scales directly with resolution while the CPU contribution remains relatively constant.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i9-14900K with RTX 4070 SUPER can run Evolve successfully across all tested resolutions, with the verdict data confirming playability at multiple settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 125.3 FPS. This makes 1080p gaming completely unrestricted by performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, the same full range of settings remains playable. Ultra runs at 82 FPS, providing a high-quality experience with room to spare. The 1440p Ultra result stands as the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, offering 82 FPS compared to the 4K High result of 68.1 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the story changes slightly. High, Medium, and Low presets all exceed 60 FPS, with High delivering 68.1 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls short at 45.5 FPS, making it the only unplayable configuration in the dataset. Users seeking maximum visual quality at 4K would need to accept the 45.5 FPS result or reduce to High settings.

The practical verdict is straightforward: this system handles Evolve exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p with any settings, and at 4K with High settings or lower. The only compromise is 4K Ultra, which misses the 60 FPS target by a significant margin. For most players, the 1440p Ultra experience at 82 FPS will represent the sweet spot for this combination.