Evolve

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve shows a clear and predictable downward trend as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop reveals important information about which component is driving performance in this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers 175.9 FPS average. Scaling up to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset, the average falls to 117.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly one-third. At 3840x2160 Low, the average drops further to 67.7 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p figure.

This pattern—where each resolution step costs a substantial portion of the frame rate—indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is being tasked with increasingly heavy fill-rate and memory-bandwidth workloads. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, appears to have sufficient headroom at higher resolutions, since the frame rate drops proportionally with pixel count rather than collapsing due to CPU stalls.

Comparing settings at each resolution reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, the gap between Low (175.9 FPS) and Ultra (72 FPS) is enormous—a 103.9 FPS difference. At 1440p, the same settings gap shrinks to 65.5 FPS (117.3 down to 51.8). At 4K, the gap narrows further to 40.4 FPS (67.7 down to 27.3). This progressive tightening of the settings spread as resolution increases is a classic signature of GPU-bound rendering: at lower resolutions, the CPU can push enough frames to expose the GPU's settings-dependent workload, but at 4K the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings yields diminishing returns.

The data also suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER, which sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database, is powerful enough for smooth 1080p play on this title but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K. The 1080p High result of 108.8 FPS and the 1440p High result of 72.6 FPS both cross common 60 FPS thresholds, while 4K High at 42.7 FPS falls below that mark. For users targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the resolution ceiling for this combo appears to lie between 1440p and 4K for High settings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average is 175.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest is 27.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206. It trails the NVIDIA RTX A400 by 0.5% (which scores 22307), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile by 2.3% (which scores 22729), and leads the AMD Radeon RX 5700 by 2.5% (which scores 21670) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z by 0.9% (which scores 22006).

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this processor and graphics card combination?

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 67.7 FPS on Low, 54.7 FPS on Medium, 42.7 FPS on High, and 27.3 FPS on Ultra. The Low preset crosses the 60 FPS threshold, but Medium and above fall below it, indicating that 4K requires settings compromises for smooth play.

Q: What CPU benchmark score does the Ryzen 5 8400F achieve in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 20851 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2943 in Cinebench R23 singlecore. Its average benchmark score across all tests is 25064, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 25057, a delta of 0%. They are effectively performance peers in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F + RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1062 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the TU104 chip using the Turing architecture at a 12 nm process node. It contains 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across an 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer on a 256-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s.

In the context of Evolve's measured results, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth play a critical role. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of high-resolution textures and effects likely pushes memory pressure higher. The fact that 4K Ultra yields only 27.3 FPS—a 36% drop from 4K High's 42.7 FPS—suggests that the settings increase imposes substantial compute and memory demands that the GPU cannot meet.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS and FP16 of 18.12 TFLOPS (2:1) provide the raw compute foundation for the game's rendering workload. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, while not necessarily relevant to this 2015 title's rendering path, contribute to the GPU's overall architectural capabilities. The card's 65th percentile standing among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-to-upper tier performer, and the measured data in Evolve aligns with that positioning—it can handle 1080p and 1440p with high frame rates but falls short of 4K Ultra smoothness.

The GPU's power envelope of 215 W TDP, with a suggested PSU of 550 W, reflects its performance class. The dual-slot cooler and 267 mm length are typical for this tier. In terms of rival positioning, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 5700, trails by 2.5% in average benchmark score, which suggests the NVIDIA card holds a slight edge in general compute tasks.

How This Combo Ranks

In Evolve, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1062 out of 1695 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower-middle third of the database, which is notable given the individual component standings. The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. The combo's rank of 1062 suggests that the pairing's performance in this specific game is limited more by the GPU than the CPU, since the CPU's strong relative standing does not translate into a higher overall combo rank.

The rank implies that approximately 63% of tested combinations outperform this pairing in Evolve. This is consistent with the measured FPS data: while the combo delivers excellent 1080p performance (up to 175.9 FPS on Low), it struggles at higher resolutions and settings, which likely pulls its overall ranking down relative to combos with more powerful GPUs. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with 16 MB of L3 cache and DDR5 memory support provides a solid foundation, but the RTX 2070 SUPER's Turing architecture, despite its 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, is not a top-tier GPU by current standards.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 8400F matches the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (delta 0%) and slightly trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (delta -0.1%) and AMD EPYC 9474F (delta -0.2%), while leading the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (delta 0.3%). This tight clustering around a 25000 average benchmark score indicates that the CPU is well-positioned for its class, making the GPU the more likely bottleneck in Evolve's performance ceiling. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the RTX A400 and RTX 4060 Mobile, are within a 2.3% band, further confirming that the graphics card is a mid-pack performer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 175.9 FPS, Medium produces 136.3 FPS, High produces 108.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 72 FPS. The step-down from Low to Medium is 39.6 FPS, from Medium to High is 27.5 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 36.8 FPS. The Ultra result at 72 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p Ultra a viable option for smooth gameplay on this title.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease substantially. Low settings yield 117.3 FPS, Medium yields 90.8 FPS, High yields 72.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 51.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level is as follows: Low loses 58.6 FPS (33% reduction), Medium loses 45.5 FPS (33% reduction), High loses 36.2 FPS (33% reduction), and Ultra loses 20.2 FPS (28% reduction). This consistent proportional loss across settings suggests the scaling is primarily resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

At 3840x2160, the results show significant GPU saturation. Low settings deliver 67.7 FPS, Medium delivers 54.7 FPS, High delivers 42.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 27.3 FPS. The 1440p to 4K transitions are: Low loses 49.6 FPS (42% reduction), Medium loses 36.1 FPS (40% reduction), High loses 29.9 FPS (41% reduction), and Ultra loses 24.5 FPS (47% reduction). The slightly larger percentage drops at 4K, particularly at Ultra, indicate that the GPU is hitting a performance wall where both resolution and settings compound the workload.

The full range of measured data covers 12 distinct configurations (3 resolutions × 4 settings). The highest average FPS is 175.9 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 27.3 at 4K Ultra. The median across all configurations is approximately 80 FPS, reflecting the skew toward lower resolutions and settings. For a game released in early 2015, these figures show that the RTX 2070 SUPER remains capable of high-refresh 1080p and solid 1440p performance, but 4K Ultra is beyond its practical limits.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivering 72 FPS is the clear recommendation for users with 60 Hz monitors, as it provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS floor. For users with 144 Hz displays, the High preset at 108.8 FPS is the better choice, as it exceeds 100 FPS and still offers strong visual fidelity. The Low preset at 175.9 FPS is only necessary for competitive play at very high refresh rates or for minimizing input latency.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 72.6 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a 60+ FPS experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 90.8 FPS is also viable for users who prefer higher frame rates, while Ultra at 51.8 FPS dips below 60 and may be acceptable only for users who prioritize image quality over smoothness and can tolerate occasional frame drops. Low at 117.3 FPS is overkill for most 1440p displays and sacrifices too much visual detail for the frame rate gain.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations become more constrained. The Low preset at 67.7 FPS is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the default choice for 4K gaming with this combo. Medium at 54.7 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action, while High at 42.7 FPS and Ultra at 27.3 FPS fall below comfortable playability thresholds. For 4K users, the data indicates that sacrificing settings to Low is necessary to maintain smooth frame rates, and even then, the 67.7 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

The overall pattern across resolutions suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU can leverage its full compute capabilities without memory bottlenecks. At 4K, the combination of pixel fill rate and memory pressure reduces performance to a level where only the lowest settings provide acceptable frame rates. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the 1440p High configuration at 72.6 FPS stands out as the most versatile recommendation, offering a 60+ FPS experience with substantial graphical detail across the board.