Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks at position 90 out of 2,872 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 3.1% of all configurations. This is a strong result, but the ranking reveals an interesting imbalance: the GPU sits at the 92nd percentile among all graphics cards, while the CPU rests at the 83rd percentile among all processors. The gap between the components' relative standings suggests the pairing may not be perfectly optimized for this title, even though the absolute performance is exceptional. Benchmarks show the combo achieving playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, which is notable for a game released in 2015, but the data also indicates that the CPU may be leaving some performance on the table at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The 90th position out of 2,872 tested combos places this pairing in the upper echelon of systems measured for Evolve. To contextualize this rank, consider that the RTX 5090 alone holds a 92nd percentile score among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7400F holds an 83rd percentile score among all CPUs. The combo rank of 90 is lower than the GPU's percentile but higher than the CPU's, indicating that the final ranking is a blend weighted more heavily toward the graphics card's dominance. This makes sense given that Evolve is a visually demanding FPS title where the GPU typically shoulders most of the rendering load.

The measured data supports this interpretation. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 61 FPS, which is just at the threshold of smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the average jumps to 88 FPS, a 44% improvement over Ultra. These numbers suggest the GPU is the primary driver of performance at high resolutions. However, when examining 1080p results, the picture changes. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 321 FPS average, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 160 FPS. The 1080p Low result is nearly 30% higher than the 1440p Low result of 254 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, yet the Ultra preset still caps performance significantly. This implies that while the GPU is powerful, the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration may create a bottleneck in certain scenarios, particularly when settings demand more from the processor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and a single-core score of 3,072. These scores place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% behind). The tight margins—all within 0.3%—indicate the 7400F performs very close to its direct competitors in general compute tasks.

For Evolve, the CPU's role appears secondary but not negligible. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is less taxed, the combo achieves 321 FPS average, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 160 FPS. The 50% reduction from Low to Ultra at the same resolution suggests that either the GPU is struggling with the higher preset or the CPU cannot feed it fast enough. Given that the 7400F has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, the memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is adequate for most gaming workloads. However, the PassMark multi-thread score of 25,645 and single-thread score of 3,689 indicate moderate processing power compared to top-tier CPUs. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 61, which is a 62% reduction from 1080p Ultra's 160 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests the CPU is less of a limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the GPU's workload dominates, but at 1080p, the CPU's 6 cores may be insufficient to fully utilize the RTX 5090's capabilities in every scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a flagship graphics card with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. Its base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and the card features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. The GPU's compute power is substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 104.8 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355. The GPU holds a 92nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (0.3% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.1% ahead), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (1.4% behind).

In Evolve, the GPU's influence is most evident at high resolutions. At 4K Medium, the combo averages 112 FPS, while at 4K Low, it reaches 145 FPS. The difference between Medium and Low at 4K is 33 FPS, a 29% improvement. At 1440p, the GPU pushes 254 FPS on Low settings and 197 FPS on Medium, showing that the card can easily handle this resolution. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is far more than Evolve requires, as the game's 2015 release date means it likely uses less than 8 GB even at 4K Ultra. This excess VRAM does not directly translate to higher FPS, but it ensures no memory-related stuttering occurs. The GPU's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is also overkill for this title, but it contributes to the consistently high frame rates observed across all measured settings. The data suggests the RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this pairing, providing the bulk of the performance headroom at every resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the combo delivers an average of 321 FPS on Low, 293 FPS on Medium, 231 FPS on High, and 160 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 249 FPS and a maximum of 337 FPS, indicating some variance but generally smooth performance. At 1440p, the averages are 254 FPS on Low, 197 FPS on Medium, 155 FPS on High, and 107 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 227 FPS. At 4K, the averages are 145 FPS on Low, 112 FPS on Medium, 88 FPS on High, and 61 FPS on Ultra. Only the 4K Medium preset includes min/max values, with a minimum of 95 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS by 50% (321 to 160). At 1440p, the reduction is 58% (254 to 107). At 4K, the reduction is 58% (145 to 61). This consistency suggests that the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with settings, but the absolute FPS values at 4K Ultra (61 FPS) are notably lower than at 1080p Ultra (160 FPS). The 4K Ultra result of 61 FPS is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, meaning users aiming for 4K Ultra will need to accept this frame rate or adjust settings. The 4K High preset at 88 FPS offers a better balance, providing a 44% improvement over Ultra while still maintaining high visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals which component limits performance in Evolve. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 321 at 1080p to 254 at 1440p (a 21% drop) and then to 145 at 4K (a 55% drop from 1080p). At Medium settings, the averages are 293 at 1080p, 197 at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 112 at 4K (a 62% drop from 1080p). At High settings, the averages are 231 at 1080p, 155 at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 88 at 4K (a 62% drop). At Ultra settings, the averages are 160 at 1080p, 107 at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 61 at 4K (a 62% drop from 1080p).

The consistent 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p across Medium, High, and Ultra presets indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at these settings. The 62% drop from 1080p to 4K for these same presets further confirms GPU-bound behavior. However, at Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 21%, which is smaller than the 33% seen at higher presets. This smaller drop suggests that at Low settings, the CPU may be partially limiting performance at 1080p, since the GPU has less work to do. At 4K Low, the FPS of 145 is still high, but the scaling from 1440p Low (254 FPS) to 4K Low (145 FPS) represents a 43% drop, which is also smaller than the 62% drop seen at higher presets. This indicates that at Low settings across all resolutions, the CPU's processing power becomes more relevant, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Evolve?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 321, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?*

A: The combo delivers an average of 61 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but it is the lowest average among all tested settings.

Q: How does the CPU rank compared to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core i5-14600T and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H slightly ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H slightly behind.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 holds a 92nd percentile ranking, placing it in the top 8% of all GPUs tested.

Q: Which resolution and settings combo provides the largest FPS improvement over 4K Ultra?

A: The 4K High preset at 88 FPS offers a 44% improvement over 4K Ultra's 61 FPS, making it the most significant upgrade from the lowest average FPS.

Q: Is the combo more CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the FPS of 321 suggests the CPU may be limiting performance, as the drop to 1440p Low (254 FPS) is only 21%, smaller than the 33% drops seen at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

For users seeking the best balance between visual quality and frame rate, the 4K High preset at 88 FPS average is the recommended choice. This setting provides a substantial improvement over 4K Ultra's 61 FPS while maintaining high-resolution visuals. At 1440p, the High preset at 155 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors, offering 45% more performance than Ultra at 107 FPS. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset at 293 FPS is the optimal choice, as it delivers near-maximum frame rates with only a 9% reduction from Low's 321 FPS, while providing better visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1080p (160 FPS) is less attractive, as it cuts performance by 45% compared to Medium without a proportional visual benefit. The data indicates that High settings at 4K, High at 1440p, and Medium at 1080p offer the best performance-per-visual-quality tradeoffs across the measured configurations.