Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 form a high-end desktop pairing. The CPU, part of the Core Ultra Series 2, has a launch MSRP of $394, while the GPU, from the GeForce 40-series, has a launch MSRP of 599 USD. Measured frame rates for Evolve, a 2015 FPS, are available across three resolutions and four presets. This analysis interprets those numbers and the hardware's benchmark standings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Core Ultra 7 265K posts an average benchmark score of 70879, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are all within a narrow band of 1.3% difference. The Intel Xeon 6511P scores 71051 (-0.2%), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71370 (-0.7%), the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163 (+1.0%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996 (+1.3%). Because these deltas are so small, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU and settings. The RTX 4070, with an average benchmark score of 37648, sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, +0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, +0.4%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, -1.3%), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37157, +1.3%). Again, the sub-2% spread means that swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these cards would yield effectively the same performance in this game. For users seeking a similar experience, the data suggests that any of these eight components—four CPUs and four GPUs—would behave almost identically to the tested pair.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates reveal how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 262 FPS on average. That high number indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at a very fast rate; the Core Ultra 7 265K, with 20 cores and 20 threads and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, is unlikely to be a limiting factor at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 176 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low it falls further to 100 FPS. This steep decline with increasing resolution is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload: the CPU's work does not change much, but the GPU must render more pixels. The same pattern appears at Ultra settings: 110 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution also narrows as resolution climbs—262 vs 110 at 1080p (a 152 FPS difference), 176 vs 74 at 1440p (102 FPS), and 100 vs 42 at 4K (58 FPS). This compression suggests that at 4K the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings cannot fully compensate, while at 1080p the CPU has enough headroom to let the GPU run at very high speeds. In short, the CPU is the dominant factor for reaching extremely high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck at 1440p and especially at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists every measured frame rate for this combo in Evolve. For Medium settings, both minimum and maximum values are available; for other presets, only the average is reported.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 61 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 100 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 77 | 66 | 89 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 42 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 107 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 176 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 136 | 116 | 157 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 74 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 159 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 262 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 203 | 173 | 234 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 110 | - | - |

At 4K, the Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 89. The High preset averages 61 FPS, just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Ultra falls to 42 FPS, clearly below the threshold. At 1440p, even Ultra averages 74 FPS, while Medium ranges from 116 to 157 FPS. At 1080p, all presets exceed 100 FPS on average, with Low reaching 262 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in the benchmark database, this specific CPU+GPU pair ranks 881st out of 3700 combinations. That position places it in the upper portion of the distribution; a large majority of tested systems are slower. The data is measured, not estimated, so the ranking reflects real-world performance. Given that the CPU sits in the 94th percentile and the GPU in the 81st percentile, the combined rank is consistent with a high-performing but not top-tier system. The ranking also implies that many combinations with faster GPUs or more recent architectures will outperform it, but for Evolve specifically, the measured frame rates show that this combo handles the game comfortably at most settings.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this PC can run Evolve at 60 FPS or higher in all tested presets except one. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High (61 FPS), Low (100 FPS), and Medium (77 FPS); Ultra is not playable, averaging only 42 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 110 FPS. Therefore, the combo is fully capable of a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 1440p and 1080p even on the highest preset, and at 4K it can still hit 60 FPS on High settings. Only 4K Ultra pushes the GPU beyond its limits.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is as follows. At 3840x2160, the best setting is High, which delivers an average of 61 FPS. Medium and Low also exceed 60 FPS but are less demanding, so High provides the highest visual quality while staying playable. At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, averaging 74 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best setting is also Ultra, averaging 110 FPS. Users targeting a 60 FPS floor can therefore run the game at maximum quality at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K requires dropping to High.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS is 110.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: No. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 42, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Evolve?

A: It ranks 881st out of 3700 tested combinations, meaning it is faster than the majority of tested systems.

Q: What are the nearest CPU rivals to the Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6511P (average score 71051, -0.2%), Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71370, -0.7%), Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163, +1.0%), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996, +1.3%).

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

A: The RTX 4070 is in the 81st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS is 116, with an average of 136 and a maximum of 157.