Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet surprisingly CPU-limited at 1080p. The data shows a massive disparity between the Low and Ultra presets, with the RTX 4090’s raw power being held back by the 6-core processor at lower graphical loads. This combination ranks in the top 4% of tested configurations, making it an exceptionally fast pairing for this title, though the scaling pattern reveals that the CPU is the primary bottleneck at the most competitive settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate behavior across resolutions tells a clear story about where the system’s limits lie. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 321 FPS. Moving to Medium yields 287 FPS, and High drops further to 225 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p is dramatic: the average falls by 165 FPS to 156 FPS. This steep decline—a 51% reduction from Low to Ultra—suggests that the GPU is being progressively loaded, but the absolute numbers are so high that the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are likely capping performance in the lighter presets.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 248 FPS, which is a 73 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium at 1440p averages 193 FPS, while High drops to 151 FPS. Ultra at this resolution delivers 105 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more pronounced than the scaling from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is starting to take over as the limiting factor, but the CPU still has significant headroom.

The 4K results are where the RTX 4090’s capabilities become the dominant constraint. At 4K High, the average is 86 FPS, which is a 65 FPS drop from the 1440p High result. Medium at 4K averages 110 FPS, while Low hits 141 FPS. Ultra at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested, producing just 60 FPS. The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a consistent reduction of roughly 40-43% across High and Ultra presets, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. However, the Low preset at 4K (141 FPS) versus 1440p Low (248 FPS) shows a 43% drop, suggesting that even at Low settings, the GPU workload at 4K is substantial enough to prevent the CPU from becoming the sole bottleneck.

The key insight is that the RTX 4090 is powerful enough to push frame rates well beyond what the Ryzen 5 7400F can sustain at 1080p. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 165 FPS, while at 4K it is 81 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU limits the maximum achievable frame rate, while at 4K, the GPU’s rendering workload is the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 108 out of 2,872 combos in Evolve. This places it in the top 3.8% of all tested systems, a remarkable position that reflects the raw power of the GPU paired with a competent modern CPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the broader benchmark suite, while the RTX 4090 sits at the 88th percentile against all GPUs.

The combination’s rank is notable because the CPU is not a flagship part. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s average benchmark score of 32,750 places it in close competition with the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32,707 (a 0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which scores 32,812 (a -0.2% delta). This means the CPU is firmly in the mid-range tier, yet the pairing still manages to outperform nearly all other configurations in this game. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 60,347 is similarly competitive, with the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scoring 61,896 (a -2.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scoring 58,657 (a 2.9% delta).

The high rank relative to the CPU’s own standing suggests that Evolve is a title where the GPU dominates the performance equation at higher resolutions. The data shows that the combo’s rank is driven by the RTX 4090’s ability to maintain high frame rates even at 4K, where the CPU’s limitations are less impactful. This is a configuration that clearly prioritizes graphical fidelity over raw CPU throughput, and the results reflect that trade-off.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 156 FPS, which is already well above the refresh rate of most monitors. However, the Medium preset at 287 FPS and High at 225 FPS offer substantial headroom for competitive play. The Low preset at 321 FPS is the highest achievable, but the visual sacrifice is significant. For players with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays (240Hz or higher), the High preset at 225 FPS is the best balance, as it provides a strong visual upgrade over Low while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds most display capabilities.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 193 FPS is the standout choice. It offers a 42 FPS advantage over High (151 FPS) and a 42 FPS advantage over Low (248 FPS is higher, but Medium is the sweet spot for visual quality). The Ultra preset at 105 FPS is playable but represents a 45% reduction from High, which may not be worth the visual gains for many users. The data shows that Medium at 1440p provides a smooth experience that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset at 110 FPS is the only option that breaks the 100 FPS barrier, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. High at 86 FPS is still playable and offers better visual fidelity, but the drop from Medium is 22%. Ultra at 60 FPS is exactly at the threshold for standard 60Hz displays, but the min FPS data for Medium (93 FPS) suggests that Ultra would likely dip below 60 FPS in demanding scenes, making it risky for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 141 FPS is the highest at 4K, but it undermines the purpose of using a high-end GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full dataset reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset averages 321 FPS, Medium averages 287 FPS with a minimum of 244 FPS and maximum of 330 FPS, High averages 225 FPS, and Ultra averages 156 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 244 FPS indicates that even the worst-case scenario is well above 144Hz, making this resolution particularly forgiving.

At 1440p, the numbers are still impressive but show more variance. Low averages 248 FPS, Medium averages 193 FPS with a minimum of 164 FPS and maximum of 221 FPS, High averages 151 FPS, and Ultra averages 105 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 164 FPS is notable, as it shows that the system can maintain frame rates above 160 FPS even under load at this resolution.

At 4K, the frame rates become more modest. Low averages 141 FPS, Medium averages 110 FPS with a minimum of 93 FPS and maximum of 126 FPS, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 93 FPS is the lowest recorded in the entire dataset, indicating that 4K Medium is the most demanding configuration that still maintains playable frame rates. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS has no recorded minimum, but its average suggests it is right at the edge of playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 plays a central role in this configuration’s performance. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 384-bit memory bus, the card provides 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and detailed scenes. The memory clock is listed at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, and the GPU’s base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz.

The RTX 4090’s benchmarks show it is a dominant part. Its Passmark G3D score is 38,194, and its average benchmark score is 60,347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The card’s nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60,326 (a 0% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896 (a -2.5% delta). This means the RTX 4090 is statistically tied with the Arc Pro A60 but slightly behind the Radeon Pro W6600M in raw compute, yet its real-world gaming performance in Evolve is what matters here.

The GPU’s role in Evolve is clear from the resolution scaling. At 4K, the card’s 24 GB of VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to prevent any memory-related bottlenecks, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale predictably with settings. The card’s FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS and its 16,384 shading units ensure it can handle the game’s rendering demands at 4K, though the Ultra preset at 60 FPS shows that even this massive GPU has limits when pushed to maximum quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The Low preset yields the highest average at 321 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 287 FPS and Ultra drops to 156 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are so high (up to 321 FPS) that the Ryzen 5 7400F likely limits the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with Ultra averaging 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this setup?

A: The Medium preset at 110 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with a recorded minimum of 93 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 108th out of 2,872 combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 3.8% of all tested systems.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average is 225 FPS, while at 4K High, it drops to 86 FPS, a reduction of 139 FPS or approximately 62%.

Q: Is the RTX 4090’s 24 GB memory sufficient for this game?

A: The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient, as the 4K Ultra preset maintains 60 FPS without any indication of memory-related stuttering.