Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 412th out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top quarter of all systems. This is a strong result for a 2015 FPS, indicating the pairing delivers well above-average performance in this title. The rank reflects a balanced system where neither component becomes a glaring bottleneck at the most common settings, though the data reveals the GPU carries more weight as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 412 out of 1695 combos, this system sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested configurations. The percentile placement suggests that roughly 75% of all recorded systems perform worse in Evolve, making this a capable setup for the game. The ranking is not top-tier, but it is far from mid-pack, and the measured frame rates confirm the position is earned through consistent performance across all settings.

The combination benefits from a CPU that scores in the 85th percentile against all processors and a GPU in the 81st percentile against all graphics cards. Neither component drags the other down significantly, which is why the combo rank remains strong. In practical terms, the system is positioned to handle Evolve’s demands without requiring drastic compromises, a fact supported by the FPS data at 1080p and 1440p.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. These specifications matter in Evolve because the game’s texture-heavy environments and particle effects can pressure memory bandwidth, especially at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, with a base of 1920 MHz, provides ample headroom for sustained load. With 5888 shading units and 64 ROPs, the card is well-equipped to handle the rasterization workload Evolve presents. The data confirms this: at 1080p Ultra, the system hits 108.1 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it drops to 75.3 FPS. The scaling between these resolutions shows the GPU beginning to feel the load, but the drop is not catastrophic.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 44.7, a significant reduction that points to the GPU being the primary constraint at this extreme setting. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not the issue here—the raw compute and memory bandwidth are what limit the card. In contrast, at 1080p Low, the system reaches 263.6 FPS, demonstrating that when the GPU is not bound by heavy settings, it can push frame rates far beyond what most displays can show.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It belongs to the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process, and features 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In Evolve, which is not heavily multithreaded, the CPU’s single-thread performance is the more relevant metric. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3603 and Geekbench single-core score of 3363 both indicate strong per-thread capability.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 85 against all processors places it ahead of most rivals. Its nearest competitors include the Intel Core i5-13490F with an average score of 28173 (a 0.3% gap) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with an average score of 28369 (a -0.4% gap). This shows the 9600X is effectively on par with these alternatives in general CPU benchmarks, meaning the choice between them would not dramatically alter Evolve’s performance.

The 12 threads and 6 cores are more than sufficient for Evolve’s engine, which was released in 2015 and does not scale heavily beyond a few threads. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 263.6 FPS, which is well beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. This suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower settings, and even at 1080p Ultra, the 108.1 FPS result indicates the CPU keeps pace with the GPU’s output.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Evolve?

A: The data shows both are viable. At 1080p High, the system averages 161.2 FPS, while at 1440p High it averages 108.6 FPS. Both exceed 60 FPS comfortably, but 1080p offers higher headroom for high-refresh displays.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37283. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37507, which is a 0.6% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38008, a 1.9% difference.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how does it relate to single-thread performance?

A: The boost clock is 5.40 GHz. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3603, which is a strong result for this game, where single-thread performance is more critical than multi-core throughput.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 44.7. This is below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel less smooth, though it is still technically playable for a slower-paced FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The difference is substantial. 1080p Low averages 263.6 FPS, while 4K Ultra averages 44.7 FPS, representing a roughly 5.9x increase in frame rate at the lower resolution and settings.

Q: What is the CPU’s TDP and how does it affect system demands?

A: The TDP is 65 W. This is a modest figure, indicating the CPU does not place excessive thermal or power demands on the system, leaving more headroom for the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p drops the average from 263.6 to 173.8 FPS, a reduction of 34%. Moving from 1440p to 4K Low further drops to 100.3 FPS, another 42% reduction. This steep decline at lower settings indicates the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU is not stressed by low graphical loads.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is less severe in percentage terms but more pronounced in absolute FPS. The system goes from 108.1 FPS at 1080p to 75.3 FPS at 1440p, a 30% drop, and then to 44.7 FPS at 4K, a 41% drop from 1440p. The pattern suggests that as settings increase, the GPU workload grows, and the frame rate becomes increasingly sensitive to resolution changes.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU across all resolutions. The CPU’s performance is consistent, and its strong single-thread scores prevent it from being a bottleneck even at 1080p Low where the GPU is pushing 263.6 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is fully saturated, and the 44.7 FPS result reflects the raw compute limits of the RTX 4070 in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset is the recommended starting point. At 1080p, High delivers 161.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p, High still provides 108.6 FPS, offering a smooth experience without needing to compromise on visuals.

The Medium preset is a solid fallback for 4K gaming. At 3840x2160 Medium, the system averages 74.9 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and provides a playable experience with modest visual reductions compared to High. The Low preset at 1080p hits 263.6 FPS, but this is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is prioritized over visuals.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding, and the data suggests it is best reserved for lower resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the system still manages 108.1 FPS, but at 1440p Ultra it drops to 75.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls below 60 FPS to 44.7. For most players, the High preset at 1440p offers the best combination of quality and performance, as it remains above 100 FPS while retaining strong visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low averages 263.6 FPS, Medium averages 205.2 FPS, High averages 161.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 108.1 FPS. The scaling is consistent, with each settings tier reducing the frame rate by roughly 20-25% from the previous tier.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected drop from 1080p. Low averages 173.8 FPS, Medium averages 137.9 FPS, High averages 108.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 75.3 FPS. The High setting stays above 100 FPS, making 1440p High a strong choice for quality and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles at the highest settings. Low averages 100.3 FPS, Medium averages 74.9 FPS, High averages 61.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 44.7 FPS. The High setting barely clears 60 FPS, while Ultra falls short, indicating that 4K gaming requires either Medium settings or a willingness to accept lower frame rates. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p for maximum frame rates, 1440p for a balance of quality and performance, and 4K for visual fidelity with compromises.