Evolve

This analysis examines the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in the 2015 FPS title Evolve. The data reflects actual benchmark runs, providing a clear picture of how this combination handles the game across various resolutions and quality presets. The results show a system capable of high frame rates, with the primary bottleneck shifting from the CPU to the GPU as resolution increases, and offer specific guidance on optimizing settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, using the 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is the foundation of the system's performance, providing six physical cores capable of handling the game's primary game logic and physics calculations. In Evolve, a game where the action can become hectic with multiple monsters and hunters on screen, having 12 threads ensures that background tasks and the game's core processes do not starve each other for resources.

The processor's memory bandwidth is listed at 83.2 GB/s via its dual-channel DDR5 memory bus, which is sufficient for feeding the CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The data shows this CPU is no slouch in synthetic benchmarks, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. This strong single-thread performance is crucial for Evolve, as the game's engine relies heavily on primary thread execution for simulation steps. The CPU's performance is further contextualized by its percentile ranking, sitting in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tested, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database.

Looking at its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it in a tight cluster with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0.2% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, 0.2% behind). These margins are negligible, indicating that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 7400F trades blows with these alternatives. In the context of Evolve, the measured frame rates suggest the CPU is well-equipped. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves an average of 292 FPS, a figure that is heavily reliant on the CPU's ability to process frames quickly. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average remains high at 123 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution and that the GPU is taking on most of the rendering load.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a clear hierarchy of performance across the different quality presets. The primary goal is to find a preset that delivers a consistently high frame rate without unnecessary performance sacrifice. At 1080p, the presets scale from an average of 292 FPS on Low to 177 FPS on High, with Ultra still producing a very playable 123 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p yields an average of 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 FPS, ensuring no noticeable dips below the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern continues. Low settings produce an average of 196 FPS, while High settings still manage a robust 119 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 82 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a balanced experience with an average of 152 FPS and a minimum of 129 FPS. For players targeting high refresh rates (144Hz+), the High preset at 1440p is excellent, as it stays comfortably above the target with only a modest visual downgrade from Ultra.

At 4K, the demands on the GPU become significant. The High preset achieves an average of 68 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 4K produces an average of 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS, making it a solid choice for a smooth 4K experience. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding, dropping to an average of 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Based on the measured rows, the optimal preset depends on the resolution. For 1080p, the High preset is the recommended choice, offering a massive performance headroom (177 FPS) with excellent visual quality, leaving room for future driver updates or more demanding scenes. For 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering a high average of 119 FPS that is ideal for fast-paced action. For 4K, the Medium preset is the best balance, providing a fluid 86 FPS average that is significantly smoother than the 68 FPS of High, while the visual difference between Medium and High is often less noticeable in a fast-moving game like Evolve.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the classic transition from a CPU-bound to a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p High, the system averages 177 FPS. When moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 119 FPS, a decrease of roughly 33% (from 177 to 119). This is a significant drop, but the frame rate remains high. However, at 4K High, the average falls to 68 FPS, a further drop of about 43% (from 119 to 68). This steep decline indicates that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being taxed heavily as the pixel count increases.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7400F is capable of feeding the RTX 4070 SUPER enough data to reach very high frame rates, but the CPU is likely the limiting factor in the absolute maximum FPS ceiling. The jump from 1080p to 1440p shows a substantial performance hit, which is a sign that the GPU is starting to take over as the primary bottleneck. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows an even more severe drop, confirming that the GPU is the dominant limiting component at 4K.

This is clearly visible in the Low settings data as well. At 1080p Low, the system hits 292 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 196 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 111 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 43% drop (from 196 to 111), mirroring the pattern seen at High settings. This consistent reduction in frame rates as resolution increases is a textbook example of a GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions, while the relatively smaller drops at lower resolutions suggest the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits at 4K, while the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid becoming a major bottleneck at these settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a combo rank of 440 out of 2872 total tested combinations. This places the system in the top 15.3% of all systems tested, demonstrating that it is a high-performance pairing for this game. The rank of 440 is a strong indicator that this combo delivers excellent frame rates, outperforming the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings in the database.

This high ranking is a direct result of the synergy between the two components. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread performance ensures that the game's logic is processed efficiently, while the RTX 4070 SUPER's substantial GPU power, with 7168 shading units and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, handles the graphics rendering effectively. The fact that this combo ranks in the top 15% suggests that the pairing is well-balanced for Evolve, avoiding significant bottlenecking. While there are 439 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates, these are likely to feature more expensive, higher-tier CPUs and GPUs. For the components in question, this rank signifies a very capable and desirable setup for playing this title at high settings and resolutions.

The rank also indicates that the system is not excessively overkill, nor is it underpowered. A lower rank (higher number) would suggest a weaker pairing, while a rank in the top 50 or 100 would imply a top-tier enthusiast setup. At rank 440, this combination offers a level of performance that is well above the median, making it a solid choice for a high-refresh-rate gaming experience in Evolve.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the powerhouse of this combo, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the 5 nm process. It comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Evolve, a 2015 title, and ensures that texture loading and rendering at high settings do not become a bottleneck. The GPU's core clocks are set at 1980 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost, which allows for high compute throughput.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 7168 shading units and a FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS. This raw power directly translates to the high frame rates observed in the benchmark data. The GPU's performance is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 292 on Low to 123 on Ultra, showing the GPU's ability to handle the increased shader complexity and texture detail. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs are also working in tandem to fill the screen efficiently.

The benchmark results for the GPU itself further contextualize its performance. It holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1% delta). The negative delta percentages indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER scores slightly lower than these rivals on average, but the differences are minimal, placing it in the same performance tier. This is important because in Evolve, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the frame rates drop significantly compared to 1080p. The 12 GB of VRAM is a key asset here, as it prevents texture swapping and stuttering in a game that can have large, detailed environments.

FAQ

Q: What is the best quality preset for a 1440p monitor with this CPU and GPU?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 119 FPS, which is ideal for a smooth, high-refresh experience without the performance cost of the Ultra preset, which drops to 82 FPS.

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

A: Yes, it can offer a playable experience. The Medium preset at 4K achieves an average of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K. The High preset drops to 68 FPS, while Ultra falls to 47 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest CPU rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), but 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812).

Q: At what resolution does the GPU become the main bottleneck?

A: The data shows significant FPS drops from 1440p to 4K. For example, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 119 at 1440p to 68 at 4K, a 43% decrease, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 292, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is a CPU-bound scenario, showcasing the processor's ability to push frames quickly.

Q: Is this system ranked high among other tested combos for Evolve?

A: Yes, this combo is ranked 440 out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15% of all systems tested for this game, indicating a very capable and balanced pairing.