Evolve

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a Zen 3 architecture part on the AM4 socket, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth provide the data throughput needed for a fast-paced FPS like Evolve, where frame pacing and consistent delivery matter more than raw compute density.

Benchmark results indicate this processor sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 25,517. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (0.1% behind), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (0.3% behind). The Ryzen 7 5700's multithreaded performance shows in Cinebench R23 with a score of 20,655 multi-core and 2,916 single-core, while Geekbench reports 9,959 multi-core and 1,907 single-core.

In the context of Evolve's measured results, the CPU's role becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 288 FPS average, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 54 FPS. The 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game's logic and AI simulation, particularly in the monster-hunting gameplay where multiple entities interact simultaneously. The 3DMark results — 6,628 for 16 threads, 5,585 for 8 threads, and 3,382 for 4 threads — show that the processor scales well with thread count, which is relevant for a game that can spawn numerous AI-controlled creatures and environmental effects.

The CPU's single-thread capabilities, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,296, ensure that the game's main render thread is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. This is confirmed by the fact that at 1080p, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor — the FPS differences between Low (288) and Ultra (141) are substantial, indicating that graphical settings, not CPU processing, drive the performance envelope.

# FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest rivals in CPU performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25,517 places it within 0.3% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 0.3% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is 0.1% behind, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H are each 0.1% ahead. This effectively puts the 5700 in a dead heat with these competing parts.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% ahead), followed by the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% behind), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% behind), and AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7% behind).

Q: What kind of frame rates can this combo achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the measured results show 288 FPS on Low settings, 260 FPS on Medium (with minimums of 221 and maximums of 299), 204 FPS on High, and 141 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting provides the most consistent experience with a 78 FPS window between minimum and maximum.

Q: How does 1440p performance compare to 1080p?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo delivers 225 FPS on Low, 174 FPS on Medium (148-200 range), 137 FPS on High, and 95 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 21.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings, but only a 26.4% drop on High settings, showing that the GPU remains the primary performance driver.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting playable?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS average is technically playable but falls short of high-refresh-rate expectations. The 4K High setting at 78 FPS provides a much better experience, while 4K Medium at 99 FPS (84-114 range) offers the best balance of visual quality and smoothness at this resolution.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 318th out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 8.6% of all configurations. This is a strong result, though not elite-tier, reflecting the balanced but not top-end nature of this pairing.

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination achieves a rank of 318 out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 8.6% of all configurations. This is a respectable position that reflects the capabilities of both components, but the ranking also reveals that there are 317 other combos that deliver higher performance in this specific game.

The GPU's 86th percentile standing among all graphics cards is the stronger contributor to this combo's rank. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is roughly 2.1 times the CPU's average score of 25,517, indicating that the graphics card is the dominant performance factor in this pairing. This is confirmed by the FPS scaling patterns — at 1080p Low, the combo hits 288 FPS, which is more than 5 times the 54 FPS achieved at 4K Ultra.

The CPU's 78th percentile ranking is still solid, but it does not boost the combo into the top tier. The 3,700 tested combos include configurations with higher-end CPUs paired with the same or better GPUs, which explains why 317 other combos outperform this one. The rank also reflects that Evolve is a game that benefits from GPU performance more than CPU throughput, given its 2015 release date and the fact that even the RTX 4080's predecessor would have been overkill for this title at launch.

Interestingly, the combo's rank is not simply a function of raw hardware capability. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the game can run at up to 288 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors. This suggests that the combo is capable of far more than the game can utilize, and the rank is more about consistency across all tested resolutions and settings rather than peak performance. The 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS is the weakest point in the measured data, and this likely contributes to the combo not ranking higher.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high: Low delivers 288 FPS, Medium averages 260 FPS with a range of 221-299, High comes in at 204 FPS, and Ultra drops to 141 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 147 FPS, a 51% reduction, which is significant but expected given the graphical demands of Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low produces 225 FPS, Medium averages 174 FPS (148-200 range), High achieves 137 FPS, and Ultra falls to 95 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 130 FPS, a 57.8% reduction. Notably, the Medium setting at 1440p (174 FPS) outperforms the Ultra setting at 1080p (141 FPS), highlighting how resolution and quality settings interact differently depending on the GPU's headroom.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results show the most dramatic scaling. Low produces 128 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS (84-114 range), High delivers 78 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 74 FPS, a 57.8% reduction from Low. The 4K Medium result of 99 FPS is particularly notable because it maintains playability while offering better visual quality than Low, which is likely to appear noticeably sparse in a game like Evolve.

The min/max data for Medium settings provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 221-299 FPS (a 78 FPS spread), at 1440p Medium it is 148-200 FPS (a 52 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium it is 84-114 FPS (a 30 FPS spread). This decreasing variance at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing spikes and dips in frame delivery.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component in this pairing. At Low settings, the combo delivers 288 FPS at 1080p, 225 FPS at 1440p, and 128 FPS at 4K. This represents a 21.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 55.6% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear — the jump from 1440p to 4K (a 97 FPS reduction) is nearly three times the drop from 1080p to 1440p (a 63 FPS reduction).

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar: 260 FPS at 1080p, 174 FPS at 1440p (33.1% drop), and 99 FPS at 4K (61.9% drop from 1080p). High settings show 204 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p (32.8% drop), and 78 FPS at 4K (61.8% drop). Ultra settings produce 141 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p (32.6% drop), and 54 FPS at 4K (61.7% drop).

The consistency of the percentage drops across Medium, High, and Ultra settings (roughly 33% from 1080p to 1440p, and 62% from 1080p to 4K) indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth is being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the pixel count quadruples. The GPU's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the key driver, but the memory bandwidth becomes increasingly important as resolution rises.

The low setting shows a different scaling pattern (21.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p, 55.6% from 1080p to 4K), which suggests that at Low settings, the CPU begins to play a larger role. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the 4K Low result of 128 FPS indicates that even at minimal graphical settings, the GPU is still the bottleneck — it cannot push beyond 128 FPS at 4K regardless of quality settings.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. For 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 260 FPS average (221-299 range) offers the best experience. It provides 56 FPS more than High settings and 119 FPS more than Ultra, while the visual difference between Medium and High in a fast-paced FPS like Evolve is unlikely to be noticeable during active gameplay. The 78 FPS spread between minimum and maximum at Medium indicates some variance, but the 221 FPS minimum still exceeds any standard 144Hz monitor's refresh rate.

For 1440p, the High preset at 137 FPS is the recommended choice. It delivers smooth gameplay on 120Hz and 144Hz displays, and while Medium offers 174 FPS (148-200 range), the jump to High provides improved visual fidelity without dropping below the 120 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 95 FPS is viable for 60Hz displays but will not take advantage of higher refresh rates. The Medium preset's 148 FPS minimum is still above 144Hz, making it a strong alternative for competitive play.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 99 FPS (84-114 range) is the clear winner. It provides the best balance between visual quality and performance, with the 84 FPS minimum still comfortably above 60Hz. The High preset at 78 FPS is acceptable for 60Hz displays but leaves performance on the table, while Ultra at 54 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold and may feel less responsive. Low at 128 FPS is technically the smoothest, but the graphical compromise is substantial for a game that relies on visual clarity for tracking monsters and environmental cues.

The data indicates that this combo's sweet spot is Medium settings at any resolution. At 1080p Medium, the 260 FPS average provides maximum headroom for competitive play. At 1440p Medium, the 174 FPS average exceeds most high-refresh displays. At 4K Medium, the 99 FPS average offers a high-quality experience on standard 4K monitors. Users with 240Hz displays at 1080p should consider Low settings (288 FPS) to maximize frame rates, while those prioritizing visual quality on 60Hz 4K displays can safely use High settings (78 FPS) without sacrificing playability.