Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a robust experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The measured data places this pairing at rank 211 out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the top 8% of all systems tested. The benchmark results show a configuration that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial L3 cache proves sufficient to drive very high frame rates at 1080p.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The defining feature of this chip is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is unusually large for a mainstream desktop part and is critical for gaming performance in cache-sensitive titles.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The PassMark physics score of 2779 and the multithreaded score of 25047 indicate solid computational throughput, but the single-thread score of 3494 is more relevant for older game engines that rely heavily on one or two cores. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 306 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at that resolution. The large L3 cache helps maintain high minimum frame rates by reducing memory latency, which is beneficial in a fast-paced FPS.

The processor's benchmark percentile of 89 places it ahead of most CPUs, and its nearest rivals show a tight cluster of performance. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (0.6% lower). The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889, which is 0.7% higher. This indicates the 7500X3D is competitive with high-end mobile and desktop parts, though the differences are marginal. For a game like Evolve, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and massive cache are more than adequate, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower graphical settings.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. It has 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. The memory operates at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). This is a high-end card that was released in January 2024, and its PassMark G3D score of 34245 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

In Evolve, the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 54 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily stressed by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for this title, even at 4K, and the memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS is substantial, but the game’s age means it does not fully utilize modern features like ray tracing or DLSS, which are not mentioned in the measured data.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest rivals show it is slightly outperformed by the non-SUPER RTX 4080 (0.1% higher score) and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% higher), but it beats the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.7% and the AMD Radeon 8060S by 2.8%. This suggests the GPU is near the top of its class, and the performance in Evolve reflects that, with the system delivering over 200 FPS at 1080p High settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500X3D and RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 211 out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the top 7.3% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result for a 2015 game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the high-end GPU handles the graphical load while the CPU’s cache and single-thread performance prevent any processor-related frame drops.

Compared to other combos, this system is likely outperformed by configurations with even more powerful CPUs (e.g., Ryzen 9 or Core i9 parts) and GPUs (e.g., RTX 4090). However, the data shows that the performance gap is not large, as the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are already very high. The rank of 211 suggests that there are 210 combos that achieve higher average FPS, but the difference may be marginal in practice. For a game like Evolve, the limiting factor is often the GPU at 4K, and this combo handles that well with 77 FPS at High settings.

The percentile rankings of the individual components (CPU at 89, GPU at 86) align with the combo rank, indicating that both parts are well-matched. The CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, but neither is a weak link. The measured data confirms this: at 1440p, the system delivers 136 FPS at High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 203 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors and ensures a very smooth experience.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 54 FPS. This is playable but may not be ideal for competitive play, as it drops below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 173 FPS. The data shows a significant drop from 1080p to 1440p (e.g., from 258 FPS to 173 FPS at Medium), indicating that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a balance of quality and performance?

A: At 1440p, High settings provide 136 FPS, which is a good balance. At 4K, High settings yield 77 FPS, which is smooth, while Medium drops to 99 FPS but with a slightly lower visual quality.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080’s 54247. The performance difference is negligible in real-world gaming.

*Q: Does the CPU’s large cache affect gaming performance in Evolve?*

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of L3 cache, which helps maintain high frame rates by reducing memory latency. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 306 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck.

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

The measured data shows a clear trend of decreasing frame rates as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound system. At 1080p High settings, the average FPS is 203. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 136 FPS, a drop of 33%. At 4K High, the frame rate falls to 77 FPS, a further drop of 43% from 1440p. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions.

The data at Low settings reinforces this. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 306 FPS. At 1440p Low, this drops to 224 FPS (a 27% reduction), and at 4K Low, it falls to 127 FPS (a 43% reduction from 1440p). The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than from 1440p to 4K, which is consistent with the GPU’s rendering load increasing non-linearly with pixel count. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates even at 1080p, as the 306 FPS figure is well above what most displays can show.

The fact that the frame rate at 4K Low (127 FPS) is still very high suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the game at high resolutions, but the Ultra preset at 4K (54 FPS) shows the limits of the hardware. This indicates that for Evolve, the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases.

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

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets deliver excellent performance, with Low at 306 FPS, Medium at 258 FPS, High at 203 FPS, and Ultra at 140 FPS. For competitive play, Low or Medium would be ideal, but High provides a good balance of visual quality and speed. Ultra is still smooth and offers the best visuals.

At 1440p, the choices are more nuanced. Low gives 224 FPS, Medium 173 FPS, High 136 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. For a 144Hz monitor, High settings are recommended, as they provide 136 FPS, which is close to the refresh rate. Medium would also be acceptable, but High offers better visual fidelity without a significant performance hit. Ultra at 94 FPS is playable but may not be worth the visual upgrade over High.

At 4K, the frame rates are lower. Low yields 127 FPS, Medium 99 FPS, High 77 FPS, and Ultra 54 FPS. For a smooth 4K experience, High settings are the best choice, as they provide 77 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for most players. Medium at 99 FPS is also viable and offers a higher frame rate, but High provides a better visual experience. Ultra is not recommended, as the 54 FPS average may result in noticeable stuttering. Overall, High settings at 1440p or 4K provide the best balance of quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured frame rates are as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 306 FPS average
• Medium: 258 FPS average, with a minimum of 220 FPS and a maximum of 297 FPS
• High: 203 FPS average
• Ultra: 140 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 224 FPS average
• Medium: 173 FPS average, with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS
• High: 136 FPS average
• Ultra: 94 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 127 FPS average
• Medium: 99 FPS average, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS
• High: 77 FPS average
• Ultra: 54 FPS average

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame rates, providing a range of 220-297 FPS at 1080p, 147-199 FPS at 1440p, and 84-113 FPS at 4K. This indicates that Medium settings offer a stable experience with limited frame time variance. The other presets only have average FPS, but the trend is clear: higher resolutions and settings reduce performance linearly. The system is capable of running Evolve at high frame rates across all resolutions, with the RTX 4080 SUPER providing the necessary graphical power and the Ryzen 5 7500X3D ensuring the CPU is never a bottleneck.