Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Evolve, though 4K Ultra settings remain demanding. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the four preset levels, with the combo ranking in the top percentile of tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a pronounced scaling curve from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 286.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 225.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 61.7 FPS, and then to 129.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 54.8% performance loss from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all presets: High settings fall from 203.1 FPS at 1080p to 138.9 FPS at 1440p and finally to 79.5 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that at 1080p, the system is primarily limited by the CPU's single-thread performance. The Ryzen 7 5700's passmark single-thread score of 3296 and 3dmark single-thread score of 901 suggest sufficient headroom, but the 286.8 FPS ceiling at Low settings hints at a processing bottleneck. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth are heavily taxed at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings where the frame rate drops to 51.7 FPS.

The transition from Medium to High at 4K costs 18.2 FPS (97.7 to 79.5), while the jump from High to Ultra costs an additional 27.8 FPS. This dramatic drop at Ultra suggests the preset introduces effects that disproportionately load the GPU's 112 ROPs and 320 TMUs. At 1440p, the scaling is more moderate, with Ultra still achieving 92.8 FPS, which is playable but notably below the 138.9 FPS High setting. The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are well within the combo's comfort zone, while 4K requires careful preset selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 SUPER's specifications are central to understanding its performance in Evolve. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This capacity is more than sufficient for Evolve's textures and geometry, even at 4K Ultra. The 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores provide substantial compute throughput, reflected in the 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 rate.

Clock speeds are also a factor. The base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2550 MHz are relatively high for Ada Lovelace architecture, allowing the GPU to maintain consistent performance under load. The memory clock of 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective) ensures the 16 GB frame buffer is fed efficiently, which is critical at 4K where the pixel rate reaches 285.6 GPixel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its on-paper strengths. The passmark G3D score of 34245 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600 place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, the RTX 4080 SUPER is just 0.2% ahead in average benchmark score (53610 vs 53489). This marginal delta suggests that in Evolve, the NVIDIA card's advantages in ray tracing and DLSS are not heavily leveraged, as the game predates these features' widespread adoption.

The GPU's directx 11 passmark score of 301 and directx 12 score of 134 indicate strong legacy API performance, which matters for Evolve's engine. The 320 W TDP and 1x 16-pin power connector are standard for this class, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth. Overall, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data shows it is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond display refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of which presets offer the best experience. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 138.7 FPS, with Ultra achieving 138.7 FPS, High at 203.1 FPS, Medium at 258.8 FPS, and Low at 286.8 FPS. For competitive play, Low or Medium settings are preferable, as the frame rate headroom above 250 FPS minimizes input latency. However, High offers a balance of visual fidelity and performance, with 203.1 FPS still well above typical 144 Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the recommended preset is High, which delivers 138.9 FPS. This is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra score, suggesting the GPU is scaling efficiently. Medium at 174.2 FPS and Low at 225.1 FPS are also viable for high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 92.8 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays but sacrifices the smoothness that higher presets provide.

The 4K resolution presents the most significant trade-offs. Ultra drops to 51.7 FPS, which may feel stuttery on modern displays. High at 79.5 FPS is the best balance, offering near-60 FPS with enhanced visuals. Medium at 97.7 FPS is the safest choice for a locked 60 FPS experience, while Low at 129.8 FPS is ideal for competitive play but compromises visual quality. Given the GPU's capabilities and the game's age, High at 4K is the recommended setting for most users, as it provides a 27.8 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining visual fidelity.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 286.8 FPS at Low settings. Medium reaches 258.8 FPS, High hits 203.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 138.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 53610 on average, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT's 53489 and 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti's 52086.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests no. At 4K, the frame rates are primarily GPU-limited, as evidenced by the consistent scaling from 1440p to 4K. The CPU's 3dmark max threads score of 6617 and cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 provide ample processing headroom.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 130th out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.7% of all configurations.

Q: How much performance is lost between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: High achieves 138.9 FPS while Ultra drops to 92.8 FPS, a difference of 46.1 FPS. This represents a 33.2% reduction in frame rate for the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the GPU's 16 GB memory capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X frame buffer with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Evolve's 4K Ultra settings, as the measured 51.7 FPS is limited by compute throughput rather than memory capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination holds position 130 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 92.3rd percentile. This top-tier ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's strong benchmark scores, as the CPU's performance is adequate but not exceptional. The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with rivals like the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043, 0.7% behind) and Intel Core i7-12700H (27006, 0.8% behind) showing nearly identical performance.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the key differentiator. The RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489, 0.2% behind) and AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414, 0.4% behind), are statistically tied in synthetic benchmarks, but the NVIDIA card's 16 GB memory and higher clock speeds give it an edge in real-world gaming scenarios like Evolve.

In the context of the 1695 combos tested, the 130th rank indicates that while this pairing is not the absolute fastest available, it sits comfortably above the median. The measured FPS data supports this ranking: the combo achieves 138.9 FPS at 1440p High, which is suitable for 144 Hz displays, and 79.5 FPS at 4K High, which is playable on standard 60 Hz monitors. The combination of a mid-range 8-core CPU with a high-end GPU proves effective for Evolve, where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates. Users seeking higher rankings would need a faster GPU, but the data shows this pairing offers a well-balanced experience across all resolutions.