Evolve

The pairing of AMD’s Ryzen 7 3700X with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1070 presents a classic mid-range combination from two distinct hardware generations. The data for Evolve shows a system capable of smooth play at mainstream resolutions, yet one that clearly yields to the demands of 4K. The measured frames per second reveal a consistent pattern where settings and resolution interact in predictable ways, and the overall ranking among tested combos suggests this is a familiar, capable, yet not exceptional configuration for this 2015 title.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark rows provide a clear hierarchy for the best experience in Evolve, with the choice hinging on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an average of 82 FPS, which is a strong, fluid experience for a fast-paced FPS. While the Low preset reaches 128.8 FPS and Medium hits 102.8 FPS, the jump to Ultra drops the average to 56.9 FPS, which is still playable but represents a significant 30% performance cost over High. Given that High sits comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, it is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and speed at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Medium preset averages 68.1 FPS, making it the only setting that maintains a fluid, high-refresh experience. The High preset falls to 55 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal for competitive play, and Ultra drops to a less desirable 38.4 FPS. Therefore, for 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, as it preserves the core gameplay smoothness that High loses at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the data paints a challenging picture. Even the Low preset only manages an average of 48.5 FPS, while Medium drops to 40.3 FPS and High falls to 28.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is virtually unplayable at 22.8 FPS. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for a relatively consistent experience, but the data suggests that this combination is not suited for 4K gaming. The most efficient path to a great experience is to stick with High at 1080p, which provides the best mix of quality and performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the primary driver of Evolve’s frame rate, and its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus is a defining characteristic. With a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s, the GPU has ample data throughput for a 2015 title, but the core clocks are the more telling factor. Boasting a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz, the GTX 1070’s performance is substantial for its era. The benchmark results show a clear correlation between the GPU’s workload and frame rates, especially as resolution increases.

The data demonstrates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 71.9 FPS (from 128.8 to 56.9), showing the GPU’s scaling under load. However, at 4K, the same settings gap is only 25.7 FPS (from 48.5 to 22.8), indicating that the GPU is so overwhelmed that even reducing settings has diminishing returns. This points to a hard performance ceiling for the GTX 1070. Its 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331, places it directly in the middle of the pack. It is nearly identical in performance to the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, which has a deltaPct of 0.7, and the GeForce GTX 880M, which is 1.3% slower. This suggests the GTX 1070 is a solid, average performer that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well but struggles with the pixel count of 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides a robust foundation for the GTX 1070, with 8 cores and 16 threads operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Zen 2 architecture processor, built on a 7 nm process, is a powerful multi-threaded workhorse. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and a single-core score of 2694. The processor’s high multi-threading capability is evident in its Passmark multithread score of 22458, which suggests it is far from being a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s role appears to be supportive rather than limiting. The frame rates at 1080p, even at the Low preset (128.8 FPS), are well within the CPU’s capability to feed the GPU. There is no evidence in the data of a CPU-bound scenario, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load. The Ryzen 7 3700X’s performance is comparable to the Intel Core i5-12600, which has a deltaPct of -0.1, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, which is 0.1% faster. This indicates that while the CPU is not the star of the show in this specific game, its strong single-core and multi-core scores ensure it does not hold back the GTX 1070, allowing the GPU to be the definitive performance arbiter in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 3700X and GTX 1070 combination is ranked 1433 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 15% of all tested configurations, which is a surprisingly low position for a system with this hardware. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s performance and the age of the components relative to other tested setups. The data suggests that while this combo is competent, it is outclassed by a large number of more modern pairings.

The ranking implies that for Evolve, this combo is a mid-tier performer at best. It is not a top-tier setup, and the data shows that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs can achieve higher frame rates. The GTX 1070’s 51st percentile ranking and the Ryzen 7 3700X’s 85th percentile ranking do not translate into a high in-game rank, indicating that the game’s engine may be more sensitive to GPU performance than raw CPU power. This combination is a functional, but not exceptional, choice for this title, and users should expect performance that is in line with a mid-range system from a few years ago.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a dramatic and consistent drop in performance as resolution increases, which clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is 92.6 (calculated from 82, 128.8, 102.8, and 56.9). At 1440p, this average drops to 61.9 FPS, a 33% reduction. When moving to 4K, the average plummets to 35 FPS, which is a 62% reduction from the 1440p average and a 78% reduction from the 1080p average.

This steep decline is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. The Ryzen 7 3700X’s strong multi-core performance is not the issue; rather, the GTX 1070’s pixel processing power is insufficient for the increased resolution. For example, the High preset at 1080p is 82 FPS, but at 4K it is 28.4 FPS, a 65% drop. The data implies that to achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, a significantly more powerful GPU would be required. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear and shows the hard limits of this GPU, making it clear that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with adjusted settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table provides the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 128.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 102.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 82.0 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 56.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 85.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 68.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 55.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 38.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 48.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 40.3 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 28.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 22.8 |

At 1080p, the system is highly capable, with the Low preset exceeding 120 FPS for high-refresh displays. The 1440p results show a playable experience on Medium, but High and Ultra become more demanding. The 4K data confirms that this combo is not suitable for that resolution, as even the Low preset cannot reach 50 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is a measure of the GPU’s headroom, which shrinks as resolution increases, from 71.9 FPS at 1080p to 25.7 FPS at 4K, highlighting the GPU’s diminishing ability to cope with increased visual load.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset is recommended, as it provides an average of 82 FPS, which is a smooth experience. The Ultra preset drops to 56.9 FPS, a significant 30% performance hit for a marginal visual gain.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: The data shows it cannot. Even on the Low preset, the average FPS is only 48.5 at 3840x2160, and the High preset drops to 28.4 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12331. It is 0.7% faster than the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 and 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M, placing it in a very tight performance cluster.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The frame rates drop dramatically with increased resolution, while the Ryzen 7 3700X’s high multi-core scores (e.g., 19087 in Cinebench R23) suggest it is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 85.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 38.4 FPS. This is a 47.5 FPS difference, showing the heavy cost of enabling the highest visual settings.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested configurations?

A: This combination of the Ryzen 7 3700X and GTX 1070 is ranked 1433 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower 15% of all tested systems.