Evolve

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve shows a clear and predictable decline as resolution increases, though the shape of that decline reveals important information about where the performance bottleneck lies. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves 237 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 159 FPS, a reduction of 78 FPS or roughly 33%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 90 FPS, which is a further 69 FPS decline from 1440p, representing another 43% drop.

This pattern—where each step up in resolution produces a substantial FPS loss—is typical of a system where the GPU is increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. The 1080p to 1440p transition shows a 78 FPS loss, while the 1440p to 4K transition shows a 69 FPS loss. The slightly smaller absolute drop at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming the dominant limiting factor, but the CPU is still contributing meaningfully at lower resolutions where frame rates are very high.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute values. The 1080p High average is 144 FPS, which drops to 97 FPS at 1440p (a 47 FPS loss, or 33%) and then to 55 FPS at 4K (a 42 FPS loss, or 43%). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings presets indicates that the performance scaling is largely resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, which points to the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset tells a more dramatic story. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 100 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 67 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 38 FPS, which is a 43% drop from 1440p. This 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured value across all configurations, and it underscores how demanding the Ultra preset is at 4K. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's workload increases to the point where it becomes the clear bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It also has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory. In the context of Evolve, which is a 2015 FPS title, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw call submission, while the GPU renders frames.

The benchmark results show that this CPU is not the primary limiter at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 237 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that most displays cannot even show. At 1080p Medium, the average is 184 FPS, and at 1080p High, it is 144 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU has enough single-thread performance and multi-core headroom to drive high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

However, the CPU's influence becomes more apparent when comparing the 1080p and 1440p results at the same settings. The fact that 1080p Low (237 FPS) is so much higher than 1440p Low (159 FPS) suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is not being fully utilized, and the CPU is capable of pushing even more frames if the GPU could keep up. At 1440p and above, the GPU starts to become the limiting factor, and the CPU's role diminishes.

The CPU's 16 threads are likely more than sufficient for Evolve, which was released before many modern multi-threaded games. The single-thread performance, as indicated by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, is strong for a Zen 3 part. The multi-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655, shows that the CPU has ample headroom for any background tasks or streaming workloads that might be running alongside the game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is a high-end GPU based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It has 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. Its boost clock is 2430 MHz, and its game clock is 2124 MHz.

The GPU's role in Evolve is critical, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, where even Low settings yield only 90 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 38 FPS. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Evolve, which was released in 2015 and does not have demanding texture requirements by modern standards. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s ensures that the GPU can feed its shaders efficiently at high resolutions.

The GPU's performance across settings is telling. At 1080p, the GPU can easily handle the workload, with Low settings producing 237 FPS and High settings producing 144 FPS. The GPU's strength is most evident when considering the difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low (237 FPS) and Ultra (100 FPS) is 137 FPS, which shows that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU. At 4K, the gap between Low (90 FPS) and Ultra (38 FPS) is 52 FPS, indicating that the GPU is already stretched thin at 4K Low, and the Ultra preset pushes it to its limits.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and high memory bandwidth are not fully stressed by Evolve, but the compute and shading capabilities are what determine the frame rates. The RX 7800 XT's 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, yet the 4K Ultra result of 38 FPS shows that even this level of compute power is challenged by Evolve's Ultra settings at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest average FPS is 237, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 38 FPS, which is the lowest measured result across all configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p High?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 97. The data suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter at this resolution, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to drive higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (237 FPS) and Ultra (100 FPS) is 137 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the Ultra preset.

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

A: At 4K, the combo achieves 90 FPS at Low, 70 FPS at Medium, 55 FPS at High, and 38 FPS at Ultra. Only the Low and Medium presets deliver frame rates above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 1229 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top third of all configurations tested for Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1229 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the configuration in the 67th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested systems while being surpassed by about one-third. Given the strengths of both components, this ranking is reasonable. The CPU is a modern 8-core part with strong single-thread performance, and the GPU is a high-end RDNA 3 card with 16 GB of VRAM.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, it is not among the absolute top-tier configurations for Evolve. The 4K Ultra result of 38 FPS is likely a significant factor in the ranking, as many higher-ranked combos would achieve better performance at 4K. However, for players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is well-positioned, with 1440p High delivering 97 FPS and 1440p Medium delivering 123 FPS.

The fact that the combo ranks in the upper third of all tested configurations indicates that it is a balanced pairing for Evolve. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power, and the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth ensure that memory is not a constraint. The ranking also reflects the age of the game, as Evolve was released in 2015 and may not fully utilize modern hardware features like ray tracing or mesh shaders.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings presets are playable, with Low achieving 237 FPS, Medium achieving 184 FPS, High achieving 144 FPS, and Ultra achieving 100 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, the Low or Medium presets are recommended, as they deliver frame rates above 180 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 144 FPS is a solid choice, while the Ultra preset at 100 FPS is suitable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over raw frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 159 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset at 123 FPS is also very playable, and the High preset at 97 FPS remains above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is still playable, but it is the lowest result at this resolution. For most players at 1440p, the Medium or High presets offer the best experience, as they provide high frame rates while maintaining good visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset delivers 90 FPS, which is playable but may not be smooth on all displays. The Medium preset at 70 FPS is the best option for a balance of quality and performance, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS. The High preset at 55 FPS is below 60 FPS, which may result in noticeable stutter on some displays. The Ultra preset at 38 FPS is not recommended for 4K gaming, as it falls well below the playable threshold. For 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it is the highest settings level that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT in Evolve is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 237 FPS average
• Medium: 184 FPS average, with a minimum of 156 FPS and a maximum of 211 FPS
• High: 144 FPS average
• Ultra: 100 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 159 FPS average
• Medium: 123 FPS average, with a minimum of 105 FPS and a maximum of 142 FPS
• High: 97 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 90 FPS average
• Medium: 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 81 FPS
• High: 55 FPS average
• Ultra: 38 FPS average

These numbers show a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase. The Medium preset at each resolution has recorded minimum and maximum values, indicating that frame times are relatively stable. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 156 FPS and maximum of 211 FPS show a spread of 55 FPS, which is acceptable for a game of this era. At 1440p Medium, the spread is 37 FPS (105 to 142), and at 4K Medium, the spread is 21 FPS (60 to 81), showing that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.