Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 FPS, presents an unusual performance profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination. The data indicates this combo ranks 191st out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12% of all systems, a strong result for a game of this era. The pairing delivers exceptional frame rates, with the most demanding preset at 4K still achieving nearly 48 FPS average, while lower settings at 1080p push far beyond typical high-refresh displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured results for this combo place it at rank 191 out of 1695 tested configurations, a percentile position that reflects the hardware's strength in this specific title. This ranking is notably high, suggesting that Evolve is not a particularly demanding game for these components, allowing the CPU and GPU to operate well within their capabilities. The data shows a system that provides a smooth experience across the board, with no configuration falling below playable frame rates. The ranking indicates that this duo is far more powerful than what Evolve requires, making it a top-tier performer for this title despite its mid-pack position in the overall benchmark database (85th percentile for CPU, 86th for GPU). In practical terms, the combination is overqualified for the game, which is reflected in its high placement among the 1695 tested combos.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In Evolve, a game released in 2015, the CPU's role is crucial for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. The benchmark data supports this: at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 310.1 FPS, a figure that highlights the CPU's ability to feed frames rapidly. The processor's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1253 and Passmark single-thread score of 4570, is particularly relevant for a game of this era, which likely relies on fewer threads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25525 and single-core score of 3603 further demonstrate a balanced capability that handles both the game's logic and the high frame rate demands. The CPU's 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensure it does not starve the GPU for data, even at extreme frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a formidable graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. It has a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with 8448 shading units and 96 ROPs. In Evolve, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows this clearly: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 47.9, a significant reduction from the 117.2 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, as the 16 GB VRAM buffer and raw compute are stressed by the game's effects and geometry. The card's Passmark G3D score of 31811 and its 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability suggest it can handle modern titles, but for a 2015 game, it is exceptionally powerful. The GPU's performance in this title is such that even at 4K High, it maintains 70.2 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS target. The substantial gap between Low and Ultra settings at all resolutions underscores the GPU's headroom, as the frame rate penalty for maxing out settings is steep but still yields playable results.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combo overkill for Evolve?

A: Yes, the data indicates this. The combo ranks 191st out of 1695 tested, and at 1080p Low, it achieves 310.1 FPS average, which far exceeds any display's refresh rate. Even at 4K Ultra, it maintains 47.9 FPS, showing the hardware is never truly pushed.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The GPU. The frame rate drops from 117.2 FPS at 4K Low to 47.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 69.3 FPS reduction. This steep decline with increasing graphics load indicates the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the limiting factor at this resolution and preset.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 28246, placing it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13490F and AMD Ryzen 5 230, and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS. These are all closely matched, with deltas under 1%.

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

A: At 1080p High, the combo achieves 186.7 FPS, while at 4K High, it drops to 70.2 FPS. This represents a 116.5 FPS reduction, or a 62.4% decrease in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Can this system maintain a 60 FPS average at any resolution and setting?

A: Yes, the data shows it can. The lowest recorded average FPS is 47.9 at 4K Ultra, which is below 60 FPS. However, all other tested configurations, including 4K High (70.2 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (85.3 FPS), exceed the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 48704, which is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (47915) and 2% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (47743), but 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071).

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the system's behavior under increasing load. At High settings, the average FPS moves from 186.7 at 1080p, to 128.1 at 1440p, and finally to 70.2 at 4K. This represents a 62.4% drop from 1080p to 4K, a substantial reduction that points to the GPU being the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The pattern is similar at other presets: at Medium, the FPS goes from 242 at 1080p to 161.9 at 1440p and 91.2 at 4K, a 62.3% decrease. At Low settings, the drop is steeper in absolute terms, from 310.1 FPS at 1080p to 117.2 at 4K, a 62.2% reduction. This consistent percentage decline across all settings indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU is not introducing additional bottlenecks at lower resolutions. The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical across presets suggests that the GPU is the sole limiting factor as resolution increases, with the CPU having sufficient headroom to feed the graphics card at all tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is found at the High preset. At 4K High, the combo delivers 70.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay while still offering enhanced visuals. The Medium preset at 4K provides 91.2 FPS, which is smoother but sacrifices some graphical fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset achieves 128.1 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 1440p still maintains a playable 85.3 FPS. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset at 131.1 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the maximum visual detail while still exceeding the refresh rate of most displays. The data suggests that Ultra settings at 4K are the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS (47.9 FPS), so users with 4K displays should prefer High or Medium for a consistent experience. The Low preset, while yielding the highest frame rates (310.1 FPS at 1080p), offers diminishing returns in smoothness over Medium (242 FPS) and is not recommended unless aiming for the absolute highest refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete frame rate data for this combo is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 310.1 FPS average
• Medium: 242 FPS average
• High: 186.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 131.1 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 209.8 FPS average
• Medium: 161.9 FPS average
• High: 128.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 85.3 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 117.2 FPS average
• Medium: 91.2 FPS average
• High: 70.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 47.9 FPS average

The data reveals a clear hierarchy where each increase in settings reduces frame rate by a consistent margin. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra cuts performance by 57.7% (from 310.1 to 131.1 FPS). At 4K, the same settings change reduces FPS by 59.1% (from 117.2 to 47.9 FPS). This consistency suggests that the game's rendering pipeline scales linearly with the graphics preset, and the hardware responds predictably. The most significant absolute drop occurs between Low and Medium at 1080p, a 68.1 FPS reduction, while the smallest absolute drop is between Medium and High at 4K, an 11 FPS reduction. This pattern indicates that the GPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions and settings, but becomes increasingly taxed as the pixel count and visual complexity increase, with the 4K Ultra configuration being the only one that dips below the 60 FPS threshold.