Evolve

The combination of a 2025 AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (6 cores, 12 threads, Zen 4) with a 2019 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6 GB GDDR6) creates an asymmetric pairing when playing FPS title Evolve. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets indicate that the graphics card, not the CPU, limits the experience at higher settings. This analysis parses the raw data to explain why the CPU sits comfortably within its 83rd percentile while the GPU ranks only in the 41st percentile of all GPUs, and what that means for actual gameplay performance.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on a 5 nm TSMC node, part of the 7000 series. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP on the AM5 socket. Its memory support and bandwidth (83.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR5) far exceed what Evolve’s engine demands, but the CPU’s synthetic benchmark scores provide sharper context. In Cinebench R23, it reaches 21,765 points in multi-core and 3,072 in single-core. Its average benchmark score across the listed tests is 32,750, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs—a strong performer. Nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (avg 32,707, +0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (avg 32,662, +0.3% delta), indicating the 7400F is virtually tied with these chips in aggregate compute.

For a game like Evolve, which is a cooperative shooter with modest CPU demands, the 7400F’s six cores and twelve threads are far more than needed. The measured FPS data shows that at low settings, the CPU is never the limiter—even at 4K Low, the system averages 47 FPS, which is a jump from the 123 FPS at 1080p Low. The fact that 1440p Low yields 83 FPS and 4K Low still hits 47 FPS suggests the CPU is effectively idle in those scenarios. The single-core score of 3,072 (Cinebench R23) and 3689 in PassMark single-thread also confirm that the processor’s IPC is ample for an older game’s physics and AI. Given the game’s launch date of 2015-02-09, it is unlikely to exploit more than a few threads, but the 7400F has headroom to spare.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is a Turing-based card (TU116) with 1,536 shading units, 96 TMU, 48 ROPs, and a 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM pool on a 192-bit bus. Its base clock is 1500 MHz, boost up to 1770 MHz, and memory runs at 12 Gbps effective with a 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The passmark G3D score is 12,871, while the GPU sits at the 41st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals—AMD Radeon 540 (avg 7,673, +0.7% delta), Radeon Pro PX-1000 (avg 7,580, +1.9% delta), AMD Radeon R7 250 (avg 7,557, +2.2% delta)—are all lower-percentage performers, but that means the 1660 Ti is still a modest card in today’s landscape.

In Evolve, the GPU at 3840x2160 Ultra drops to 20 FPS average, and even at High it only reaches 29 FPS. The VRAM capacity of 6 GB is a key constraint—at 4K textures and settings, the card clearly runs out of storage and bandwidth. At Ultra 1080p the FPS falls to 52, while Low on 1080p hits 123. The boost the scaling from 1080p Low to Ultra (123→52, a 71 FPS drop) is a clear sign the GPU is the limiting factor. With a 288 GB/s bandwidth and 6 GB, the 1660 Ti is not equipped to handle the more demanding presets at higher resolutions. The GPU’s performance also relates directly to its framebuffer—at 4K even the Medium preset only yields 36 FPS with a minimum of 31, indicating that VRAM pressure and memory bandwidth degrade performance consistently across settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K show a consistent pattern: when the render resolution increases, the GPU bottleneck becomes more pronounced. At 1080p, all settings except Ultra are above 60 FPS. Low 123, Medium 95 (min 81, max 110), High 75, Ultra 52. At 1440p, the numbers drop: Low 83, Medium HM 64 (min 54, max 74), High 50, Ultra 35. At 4K, only Low gets above 45 (47), Medium 36 (min 31, max 42), High 29, and Ultra 20. The decline from 1080p Medium 95 to 4K Medium 36 is 59 FPS; from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 40 FPS, and from Medium is 31 FPS. These deltas substantially exceed the hardware scaling that would be expected from a CPU-bound scenario—they point squarely at the GPU and its VRAM/bandwidth limit. The game runs with high settings that stress fill-rate rather than geometry, and the GTX 1660 Ti simply cannot sustain a playable frame rate above 1080p when the preset is High or Ultra. At 1440p Medium, however, the FPS dips to 64, which is still acceptable for many players, but the 92 frame at 1080p Medium is the sweet spot where the GPU still has enough memory and bandwidth to maintain decent frame times.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo (Ryzen 5 7400F + GTX 1660 Ti) ranks 3185th out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve, in the bottom 14% of all test setups. This is far below the CPU’s 83rd percentile, which shows that the combination is dragged down by the GPU. Taking the CPU’s strong position into account, the low ranking is clearly due to the GPU. The data also shows that the CPU alone (considering its benchmarks) would likely easily drive the game to high FPS, but when paired with the 1660 Ti, the frame rate is capped by the graphics hardware. The comparison to rivals in the CPU list (all within ±1% deltaPct) shows that the 7400F is not at fault; any of those near-rivals would pair equally with the GPU. For a CPU that ranks in the top 17% of all units, this combo’s position in the bottom fourth of measured combos reflects the GPU's constriction on the playing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

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

| 1920x1080 | Low | 123 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 95 | 81 | 110 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 75 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 52 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 83 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 64 | 54 | 74 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 50 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 35 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 47 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 36 | 31 | 42 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 29 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 20 | - | - |

The data reveals a clear scaling pattern: Medium settings always provide min/max data, suggesting that is the highest preset the GPU can run consistently without being unstable. At 1080p, Low gives 123 and Medium gives 95, a 28 FPS drop that still remains well above 60. High at 75 and Ultra at 52 are also playable, but the margin of error visible in the min/max of Medium (81-110) shows stability. At 1440p, all settings except Low fall below 60: Medium 64 (min 54, max 74), High 50, Ultra 35. At 4K, only Low 47 and Medium 36 approach other than 60 FPS, and even Low does not hit 60. The max FPS at Medium 1440p is 74, while at 4K Medium it maxes at 42. These numbers concretely show that the 6 GB VRAM and the memory bandwidth are not sufficient for high-resolution play.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the most functional experience for Evolve lies at 1080p with the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 95, and the minimum recorded is 81 FPS, which ensures no screen tearing or droops even in heavy firefights. That falls within the highest FPS band that also offers improved visuals over Low, while High at 75 FPS is also acceptable but with no reported min/max to guarantee low-frame events. For 1440p, the best choice is Low at 83 FPS, though the Medium preset (64 avg, min 54) is playable if the user prefers better graphics, but the risk of occasionally dipping below 60 is real (min 54). At 2160p, even Low (47) does not reach 60 FPS, so the game is not optimized for this hardware above 1080p. Thus, the recommended “best experience” per the data is 1080p Medium. This uses the GPU’s fill-rate headroom to deliver 95 FPS on average with a consistent minimum above 80, the smoothest combination of visual quality and reliable frame pacing. To reach a solid 100 FPS gameplay, Low at 1080p (123 FPS) remains a viable alternative if the user prioritizes the highest possible FPS over texture fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra on this combo?

The Ryzen 5 7400F + GTX 1660 Ti averages 52 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly sought for racing games.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Evolve?

No, the data shows that the CPU is not a limitation. The Ryzen 5 7400F has a high single-core score (3072 in Cinebench R23) and over the game’s demands. As the resolution rises, the FPS drops drastically, as seen from 123 FPS at 1080p Low to 47 FPS at 4K Low, which indicates the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: Which setting gives the highest frame rate at a stable minimum?

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields 95 average with a minimum of 81 FPS and maximum 110 FPS. This is the only setting among all resolutions that has a minimum above 75 and a high average, making it the best choice for avoiding dips.

Q: Is144 1440p possible with this combo?

Yes, at 1440p with Medium, the average FPS is 64, with a minimum of 54. High drops to 50 and Ultra to 35, so Medium is the highest preset that maintains near-60 averages, though occasional dips below 60 occur.

Q: How does the CPU’s synthetic benchmark compare to its rivals?

The CPU has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697), but 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812). These differ all within a fraction of a percent, so its performance is virtually identical to its nearest competitors.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

The Ryzen 5 7400F has a launch MSRP of $229, and the GTX 1660 Ti has a launch MSRP of $279.