Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, with 4K performance that remains playable at most settings. This pairing leverages an 8-core processor with a capable modern GPU to produce frame rates that consistently exceed display refresh-rate targets at lower resolutions, while the data shows a predictable scaling curve as graphical fidelity increases.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU’s dual-channel DDR4 memory support provides a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is sufficient for feeding the GPU in Evolve’s scenarios.

Benchmark results place this CPU at the 85th percentile among all tested processors. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 indicate strong thread scaling and competent single-thread performance. In PassMark, the multi-thread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 reinforce that the 3700X can handle modern game logic without becoming a bottleneck at the frame rates observed in this configuration.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 3700X sits nearly level with the Intel Core i5-12600, showing a delta of -0.1% in average benchmark score, and it trails the Intel Core i5-12600H by the same -0.1%. Conversely, it edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT by 0.1% and the AMD EPYC 7203P by 0.2%. This near-parity with newer 12th-gen Intel parts suggests that for a 2019 release, the 3700X remains highly relevant for gaming workloads. In Evolve, which is an FPS title from 2015, the 8-core configuration provides ample headroom for background tasks and game logic, though at 1080p with very high frame rates, the CPU’s single-core performance may become more critical.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz, effective 21 Gbps. With 7168 shading units, 224 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the card also includes 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 29995 places it at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 42576 is close to the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which shows a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, which is -0.3% behind. The RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%. For Evolve, the 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for the game’s textures at any resolution, and the high memory bandwidth ensures that 4K Ultra settings do not suffer from memory starvation. The GPU’s compute capabilities, reflected in a PassMark GPU Compute score of 17108, also support the game’s physics and particle effects without issue.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested configurations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 384 out of 1695 total combos. This places the pairing in the top 23% of all tested systems, demonstrating that while it is not an extreme enthusiast setup, it is firmly above the median for gaming performance in Evolve.

The rank reflects a balanced system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output, but the overall combo rank is likely held back by the CPU’s single-thread performance compared to newer Ryzen 5000 or Intel 12th-gen parts. However, the data indicates that this combination outperforms a significant majority of tested configurations, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely due to CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions, where faster cores would yield higher average frame rates.

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

The measured FPS data for Evolve shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 229.6, which drops to 209.4 on Medium and 176.8 on High. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 125.1, which still exceeds 120 FPS, making the game highly playable on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings yield an average of 197.2 FPS, Medium drops to 151.4 FPS, and High produces 118.5 FPS. At Ultra, the average FPS is 83.8, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay but indicates that Ultra settings at 1440p require some compromises for very high refresh rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a reduction of 113.4 FPS, or about 57.5% of the Low setting’s performance.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution, the GPU starts to show its limits. Low settings achieve an average of 113.4 FPS, Medium drops to 87.7 FPS, and High yields 68.5 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 46, which is below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stutter on some displays. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 67.4 FPS, indicating that the game’s Ultra preset is particularly demanding on the GPU’s pixel throughput. Overall, the data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K viable for Low to High settings, but not Ultra.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the combined benchmark percentile for this CPU and GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is at the 85th percentile among CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is at the 84th percentile among GPUs, indicating both components are above average in their respective categories.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings in Evolve?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 46, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, suggesting that users should lower settings for 4K play.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest frame rate headroom above 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, all settings produce average FPS above 125, with Low settings reaching 229.6 FPS, Medium at 209.4 FPS, High at 176.8 FPS, and Ultra at 125.1 FPS.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 4070 SUPER and its closest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER shows a delta of -0.2% compared to the NVIDIA RTX A6000, meaning it is slightly slower in average benchmark score, but it outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4%.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 229.6, which is very high, but the CPU’s single-thread score of 2656 in PassMark may limit frame rates in CPU-heavy scenes, though the data does not indicate a severe bottleneck at these settings.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in the overall database for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 384 out of 1695 tested configurations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems for this game.