Evolve

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve shows a classic resolution scaling curve, but with some interesting nuances that reveal where this system's bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers 284.3 FPS. That number is extraordinarily high for a game from 2015, and it immediately signals that the CPU is doing heavy lifting to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

Moving to 1440p, the Low preset drops to 196 FPS, a 31% reduction from the 1080p figure. At 4K, Low settings yield 112.8 FPS, which represents another 42% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern—where each resolution step costs roughly a third to two-fifths of the remaining performance—is typical of a system that starts GPU-bound as pixel count rises.

The High preset tells a similar story but with steeper drops. At 1080p High, the combo produces 180 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 119.1 FPS, a 34% decline. Jumping to 4K High brings 66.8 FPS, another 44% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops across presets suggests the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling. The 1080p Ultra result is 124.2 FPS, which drops to 83.2 FPS at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 49.4 FPS at 4K (a 41% reduction). The fact that Ultra at 4K dips below 50 FPS indicates that even this capable GPU—which ranks in the 84th percentile among all GPUs—hits its limits when both resolution and quality settings max out.

The data points to the GPU becoming the limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (124-284 FPS depending on preset) that the Ryzen 5 5600's six Zen 3 cores are likely keeping pace adequately. But the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as resolution climbs. The 4K Ultra result of 49.4 FPS—below the 60 FPS threshold—demonstrates that pixel throughput, not CPU capability, governs the top-end experience.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER's specifications explain much of its behavior in Evolve. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors, delivers substantial compute throughput. The card's 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units provide the raw geometry and pixel processing muscle needed for a fast-paced FPS.

Memory configuration plays a significant role in the resolution scaling observed. The 12 GB frame buffer at GDDR6X speeds, running across a 192-bit bus, yields 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This explains why the 4K results remain playable at Low and Medium presets (112.8 and 87.1 FPS respectively), as the game's art assets from 2015 are not particularly memory-hungry by modern standards.

The GPU's benchmark profile reinforces its position. Its PassMark G3D score of 29995 and average benchmark score of 42576 place it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals bracket it tightly: the NVIDIA RTX A6000 sits 0.2% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X trails by 1.4%, and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 is 1.6% behind. This tight clustering in synthetic benchmarks suggests the 4070 SUPER's real-world gaming performance, as measured in Evolve, is representative of its tier.

The GPU's compute capabilities—35.48 TFLOPS FP32 and matching FP16 throughput—are more than adequate for Evolve's DirectX 11-era rendering pipeline. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) means it handles modern APIs, but Evolve's 2015 release date means it likely runs on less demanding rendering paths, which is why even the 4K Medium result of 87.1 FPS appears strong.

It is worth noting the GPU's production status is end-of-life, having been succeeded by the GeForce 50 series. However, its benchmark results in this title remain competitive, and the measured data shows no signs of the card being overtaxed except at the absolute highest settings and resolution combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play in Evolve with this hardware?

A: The 1080p Low preset delivers 284.3 FPS, which is the highest measured result. Even 1080p Ultra produces 124.2 FPS, well above typical high-refresh monitor capabilities. For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low is the clear choice.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low, the combo averages 112.8 FPS, and 4K Medium reaches 87.1 FPS. The 4K High preset drops to 66.8 FPS, still playable, while 4K Ultra falls to 49.4 FPS, which may feel less smooth for fast-paced FPS action.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest benchmark rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 42576, placing it 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. It leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 holding back the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores—a Cinebench R23 multicore of 18309 and single-core of 2584—suggest it is not a bottleneck at most settings. The 1080p Low result of 284.3 FPS indicates the CPU can feed extremely high frame rates, though the 79th percentile CPU ranking versus the GPU's 84th percentile shows a slight imbalance.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset averages 196 FPS, while Ultra averages 83.2 FPS. That is a 112.8 FPS difference, or roughly 58% lower performance at Ultra. Medium sits at 151.3 FPS, and High at 119.1 FPS.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM capacity cause any issues in Evolve?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related performance cliffs. The 4K results scale consistently with resolution and settings, indicating the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this 2015 title at all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the Evolve experience. For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, every resolution and preset combination except 4K Ultra meets that threshold. The 4K Ultra result of 49.4 FPS falls short, meaning that configuration should be avoided if smoothness is paramount.

At 1080p, the High preset at 180 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. It is 44% faster than Ultra's 124.2 FPS while likely delivering near-identical visual fidelity in a game from 2015. The Medium preset at 224.4 FPS is the choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, though the jump from Medium to High only costs 44.4 FPS, making High the more sensible default.

For 1440p users, the High preset at 119.1 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a 43% improvement over Ultra's 83.2 FPS while maintaining a frame rate comfortable for most gaming monitors. The Medium preset at 151.3 FPS is preferable for 144Hz displays, but the visual trade-off is unlikely to justify the 32.2 FPS gain for most players.

At 4K, the recommendation narrows. The Medium preset at 87.1 FPS is the best experience, comfortably above 60 FPS while offering better visuals than Low's 112.8 FPS. The High preset at 66.8 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The 4K Ultra preset should be reserved for screenshot taking or single-player moments where frame rate is not critical.

The data suggests that the Ultra preset's performance cost is disproportionately high across all resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra is 31% slower than High; at 1440p, it is 30% slower; at 4K, it is 26% slower. These consistent penalties indicate that Ultra settings enable effects that are not worth their performance impact in a fast-paced multiplayer FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full measured FPS table for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Evolve is as follows:

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 284.3 FPS
• Medium: 224.4 FPS
• High: 180 FPS
• Ultra: 124.2 FPS

The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 160.1 FPS, with each settings tier costing roughly 20-28% of the previous tier's performance. The Low-to-Medium drop is 59.9 FPS, Medium-to-High is 44.4 FPS, and High-to-Ultra is 55.8 FPS.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 196 FPS
• Medium: 151.3 FPS
• High: 119.1 FPS
• Ultra: 83.2 FPS

At 1440p, the total spread narrows to 112.8 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 44.7 FPS, Medium to High costs 32.2 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 35.9 FPS. The relative penalty for Ultra settings is consistent with the 1080p pattern.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 112.8 FPS
• Medium: 87.1 FPS
• High: 66.8 FPS
• Ultra: 49.4 FPS

The 4K spread is 63.4 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions. Low to Medium drops 25.7 FPS, Medium to High drops 20.3 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 17.4 FPS. This compression of the settings spread at higher resolutions is expected, as the GPU becomes increasingly pixel-bound.

Across all resolutions, the Low preset maintains frame rates above 112 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even at 4K. The Ultra preset only exceeds 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, with the 4K result falling below that threshold. The system's overall rank of 298 out of 1695 tested combinations—placing it in the top 18% of configurations—underscores its capability in this title.