Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a decisive performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data indicates that this pairing far exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly all tested configurations, with the only exception being Ultra settings at 4K resolution. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided data.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest average FPS is 333, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 54, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system delivers 94 average FPS, providing high visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823) and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (64438).

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded at any setting in this dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS is 54, observed at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the system’s GPU percentile ranking suggest it can handle modern game loads?

A: The GPU sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209, indicating strong overall performance relative to the broader hardware landscape.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system produces extremely high frame rates across all settings, ranging from 140 FPS on Ultra to 333 FPS on Low. These numbers suggest that the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution. The GPU becomes the primary limiter only at the highest preset, where the RTX 4080 SUPER’s raw throughput caps performance at 140 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern changes. The gap between Low (224 FPS) and Ultra (94 FPS) widens to 130 FPS, compared to a 193 FPS gap at 1080p. This indicates that the GPU’s workload increases disproportionately with resolution, making the RTX 4080 SUPER the dominant factor. The CPU’s role diminishes as pixel count rises, though the 20-thread processor still avoids becoming a bottleneck, evidenced by the 94 FPS Ultra result staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes absolute. The frame rates drop to 127 FPS on Low, 99 FPS on Medium, 77 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. The 23 FPS difference between Low and Medium, and the 22 FPS difference between Medium and High, show a linear relationship between GPU load and settings. The CPU’s contribution is minimal at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset only reduces performance to 54 FPS, which is entirely attributable to the GPU’s limits rather than processor throughput.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for systems with similar processing power. The AMD EPYC 4464P has an average score of 64823, which is 0.3% higher than the Core Ultra 7 265. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 64438, 0.3% lower. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning a system built around any of these three CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. The AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, 0.7% lower) and AMD EPYC 9124 (65104, 0.7% higher) also fall within a narrow performance band, though their server-oriented design may impact other system characteristics.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247, just 0.1% lower. This means swapping in a non-SUPER RTX 4080 would yield virtually indistinguishable performance in Evolve. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, 1.1% lower) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, 2.7% lower) represent slightly different performance tiers, but the delta remains small enough that users would not notice a meaningful difference in this game. The AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, 2.8% lower) is the furthest deviation among the listed rivals, yet still stays within a tight margin.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve with excellent results at all tested resolutions except one specific configuration. At 1920x1080, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest being 140 FPS on Ultra. The 2560x1440 resolution also passes all presets, from 224 FPS on Low to 94 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on Low (127 FPS), Medium (99 FPS), and High (77 FPS), but fails to reach 60 FPS on Ultra with an average of 54 FPS.

The verdict data confirms that the best playable setting at 4K is High, delivering 77 average FPS. For the lower resolutions, the system can handle Ultra without issue: 94 FPS at 1440p and 140 FPS at 1080p. The single failure point — 4K Ultra at 54 FPS — is a minor limitation given that the next step down in quality still provides a 17 FPS margin above the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 77 FPS. Choosing Ultra drops the average to 54 FPS, which violates the playability threshold. Medium (99 FPS) and Low (127 FPS) are also viable but offer lower visual quality for users who prioritize frame rate.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting, achieving 94 average FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining a 34 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS minimum. High (136 FPS), Medium (173 FPS), and Low (224 FPS) are all playable, but Ultra represents the optimal quality-to-performance tradeoff.

At 1920x1080, Ultra again is the top choice, delivering 140 average FPS. The system has ample headroom here, as even the most demanding preset produces more than double the playable threshold. High (203 FPS), Medium (258 FPS), and Low (333 FPS) are all available for users who want extreme frame rates, but Ultra is the recommended setting for this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 268th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the top 7.2% of all configurations in the database. The high rank reflects the balanced performance of the 20-core CPU and the 16 GB RTX 4080 SUPER, which together handle this 2015 title with substantial margin.

The percentile positioning of the individual components supports this ranking. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 86th percentile. When paired, their combined performance in Evolve exceeds what most systems can achieve, though the relatively older game engine benefits more from raw GPU throughput than from the CPU’s multi-core capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides exact frame rate measurements for every tested configuration:

3840x2160:

• Low: 127 average FPS
• Medium: 99 average FPS, with a minimum of 84 and maximum of 113
• High: 77 average FPS
• Ultra: 54 average FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 224 average FPS
• Medium: 173 average FPS, with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 199
• High: 136 average FPS
• Ultra: 94 average FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 333 average FPS
• Medium: 258 average FPS, with a minimum of 220 and maximum of 297
• High: 203 average FPS
• Ultra: 140 average FPS

The Medium preset measurements include min/max data, showing consistent frame pacing across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range from 220 to 297 FPS indicates a stable experience with no major drops. At 1440p, the 147 to 199 FPS range similarly shows smooth delivery. At 4K, the 84 to 113 FPS range demonstrates that even at higher resolution, the system avoids severe frame time spikes. The absence of min/max data for other presets does not imply instability, but the available figures suggest the RTX 4080 SUPER maintains consistent output under load.