Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a broad spectrum of performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Across the measured resolutions and settings, this combo demonstrates clear scaling from 1080p to 4K, with average frame rates ranging from 31 FPS at 4K Ultra up to 192 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this pairing is capable of smooth gameplay at most settings, though the most demanding presets at higher resolutions will challenge the system. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the combo’s standing among tested configurations, and examines the specific roles of the CPU and GPU in producing these outcomes.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve if aiming for 60 FPS average?*

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 78 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings (73 FPS) and Medium settings (57 FPS) approach or exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with High dropping to 45 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system produces an average of 81 FPS. This is a solid result for the highest quality preset at the most common resolution, indicating the GPU and CPU combination has headroom for demanding visual configurations.

Q: Which settings preset provides the largest performance jump from Low to Medium?

A: The data shows that moving from Low to Medium at 3840x2160 results in a drop from 73 FPS to 57 FPS, a decrease of 16 FPS. At 2560x1440, the drop is from 129 FPS to 100 FPS (29 FPS difference), and at 1920x1080, it goes from 192 FPS to 149 FPS (43 FPS difference). The relative cost of Medium settings is consistent across resolutions.

*Q: Is the RX 6700 XT's 12 GB VRAM a limiting factor in Evolve?*

A: The memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6 across a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Given that the game is from 2015 and the measured FPS scales predictably with resolution and settings, the VRAM capacity and bandwidth appear sufficient for the tested scenarios, as no resolution or settings combination shows a disproportionate collapse in frame rate.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F's core count influence the game's performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Evolve, the CPU's contribution is evident in the consistent frame rates across different resolutions; for instance, at 1080p Low the system reaches 192 FPS, suggesting the processor can feed the GPU effectively at high frame rates.

*Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested system configurations for Evolve?*

A: This specific combo ranks 1480 out of 2872 tested combinations. This places it in the middle of the distribution, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration for this game, it outperforms a significant portion of other systems tested.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo handles Evolve across different quality levels. For players prioritizing the highest frame rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 192 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can utilize. However, this setting sacrifices visual fidelity for performance that is likely excessive for standard 60 Hz or even 144 Hz monitors.

A more balanced approach is the Medium preset. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 149 FPS average with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, while providing a noticeable improvement over Low in terms of graphical quality. At 2560x1440, Medium still achieves 100 FPS average with a minimum of 85 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The measured minimums at Medium suggest that frame pacing remains stable, avoiding major hitches.

For users with 4K displays, the choices are more constrained. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 45 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Medium at 4K averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS, making it the best option for a smoother experience at this resolution. Low at 4K pushes the average to 73 FPS, but the visual downgrade is substantial. Given the trade-offs, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 appears to be the sweet spot for this combo, offering a high average frame rate well above 60 FPS with acceptable minimums. At 1080p, Medium provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset, while averaging 81 FPS, incurs a significant performance penalty compared to Medium without a proportional visual leap in the data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT holds a rank of 1480 out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve. This positions it in the 51st percentile of all tested systems, meaning it performs better than roughly half of the configurations tested for this game. While not a chart-topper, this result indicates that the pairing is a competent mid-tier option for Evolve.

The GPU's individual standing reinforces this assessment. The RX 6700 XT achieves a percentile rank of 72 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, which scores 27435 (a delta of 0.0%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which scores 27565 (a delta of -0.5%). This places the RX 6700 XT in close competition with high-end mobile and previous-generation desktop parts, though the RTX 3090 holds a slight edge in raw compute benchmarks.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 7400F has a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (score 32707, delta 0.1%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (score 32697, delta 0.2%). The CPU's strong showing in synthetic benchmarks suggests it is more than capable of driving the GPU in Evolve, a game that is likely GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The fact that the combo ranks in the middle of the pack, despite having a CPU that ranks in the 83rd percentile, implies that the GPU's performance in this specific title is the limiting factor, which aligns with the game's age and the GPU's 72nd percentile standing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve reveals consistent scaling across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the combo produces the following averages: Low settings yield 73 FPS, Medium yields 57 FPS (with a minimum of 48 and maximum of 65), High yields 45 FPS, and Ultra yields 31 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a predictable decline, with Ultra less than half the frame rate of Low. This indicates that 4K is only viable at lower settings for a playable experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially. Low settings average 129 FPS, Medium averages 100 FPS (minimum 85, maximum 115), High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS. The jump from 4K to 1440p is significant, with Low gaining 56 FPS and High gaining 33 FPS. At 1440p, Medium and High both offer playable frame rates, with Medium providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest performance. Low settings average 192 FPS, Medium averages 149 FPS (minimum 127, maximum 171), High averages 117 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate the system's ability to handle high-refresh-rate gaming at lower settings, with Low exceeding 190 FPS. Even at Ultra, the average of 81 FPS is respectable for a demanding preset. The data shows that the gap between Medium and High at 1080p is 32 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 36 FPS, indicating that Ultra carries a heavy performance cost.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 127 to 171 FPS, a spread of 44 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 85 to 115 FPS, a spread of 30 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 48 to 65 FPS, a spread of 17 FPS. These ranges suggest that the frame time consistency improves as resolution increases, likely due to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck and reducing CPU-induced variability.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 40 ray tracing cores, though their impact in Evolve, a 2015 title, is likely minimal given the game's age and lack of ray tracing support.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable. The base clock is 2321 MHz, the game clock is 2424 MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2581 MHz. The memory operates at 2000 MHz, which translates to 16 Gbps effective, across a 192-bit bus. This provides a memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. The 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM is a substantial allocation for a game from this era, ensuring that texture loading and memory-intensive scenes do not cause stuttering or asset thrashing. The pixel rate is 165.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 13.21 TFLOPS.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is dominant, as evidenced by the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 192 FPS, which is a high load for the GPU. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop proportionally, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth are the primary constraints. At 4K Ultra, the average of 31 FPS shows the GPU struggling with the highest pixel count and settings. The 12 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor in the measured data; even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate declines due to compute and bandwidth limits rather than memory capacity, as no sudden drops or loading hitches are indicated.

The GPU's benchmark performance places it at the 72nd percentile, with an average score of 27425. Its close rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (score 27435) and the RTX 3090 (score 27565), the latter being a much larger desktop card. This suggests that the RX 6700 XT punches above its weight in synthetic tests, though its real-world Evolve performance is consistent with its class.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 7000 series processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also features PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, which exceeds the bandwidth requirements of the RX 6700 XT's PCIe 4.0 interface.

The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This layout provides ample fast storage for game data. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is modest given its performance. In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core, reflecting strong multithreading and solid single-thread performance. Its Passmark multithread score is 25645, and its single-thread score is 3689, with an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is less prominent than the GPU's, but still important. The game is from 2015 and was designed for the hardware of that era, meaning modern CPUs have ample headroom. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (192 FPS) demonstrates that the CPU can keep up with high frame rates, as this scenario is often CPU-bound in many games. The fact that the frame rate scales down as resolution increases (from 192 FPS at 1080p Low to 73 FPS at 4K Low) suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, which is expected. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Evolve's threading model, and its high boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures responsive gameplay.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (avg score 32707) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (avg score 32697), with deltas of 0.1% and 0.2% respectively, indicating the Ryzen 5 7400F is performance-neutral against these alternatives. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is beneficial for Evolve's game logic and physics, but the data does not show any scenario where the CPU limits the combo's FPS below the GPU's capability. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 81 FPS, which is likely a GPU limit rather than a CPU limit, as the same CPU can push 192 FPS at Low settings. Therefore, the Ryzen 5 7400F provides a solid foundation for this GPU, ensuring that the RX 6700 XT's performance is the primary determinant of frame rates in Evolve.