Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 combination delivers playable frame rates in Evolve, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions and settings. The GTX 1070, while a capable 1080p card, is pushed to its limits by 4K, where even the lowest settings yield only 50 FPS. This pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the Ryzen 7 5700G's eight cores provide ample headroom for the game's engine.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 132 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88 FPS at 2560x1440, a 33% reduction, and then to 50 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 43% drop. This linear decline points directly to the GTX 1070's pixel throughput limits rather than any CPU constraint.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. At Medium settings, the average drops from 102 FPS at 1080p to 68 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 39 FPS at 4K. The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 80 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p, and 31 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 55 FPS at 1080p and collapsing to 37 FPS at 1440p and just 21 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the 5700G's CPU performance is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The frame rate scaling between 1440p and 4K is nearly identical to the scaling between 1080p and 1440p, which is the signature of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would plateau at higher resolutions as the GPU waits for the processor. Instead, the consistent percentage drops across all resolution steps show that the GTX 1070's rendering capabilities are the sole constraint. The 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at even the highest settings tested.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, clocked at a base of 3.80 GHz and a boost of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark data shows strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9950. The single-thread performance is also robust, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1894.

In Evolve, an FPS title from 2015, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and AI. The 5700G's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides substantial headroom for these tasks. The benchmark results show that the processor is not a bottleneck in this pairing. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 6629 and max-thread score of 6627 indicate that the CPU can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads without significant performance degradation.

The processor's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support contribute to its ability to feed data to the GPU efficiently. The Passmark multithread score of 24419 and the 3dmark 8-thread score of 5648 further underscore its capacity for sustained workload processing. Given that the frame rate scaling is entirely dependent on resolution and settings, the CPU's performance is clearly sufficient for Evolve's requirements. The 5700G's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051, places it in a strong position, nearly matching the Intel Core i9-9900K with a delta of -0.2%, ensuring it will not hold back the GTX 1070.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the decisive component in this system's gaming performance. Based on the Pascal architecture, it features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1506 MHz with a boost of 1683 MHz, delivering 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GTX 1070's 47th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9780, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5000 with a delta of -0.2%, which is statistically insignificant. The Passmark G3D score of 13498 confirms its DirectX 11 performance capabilities, which are relevant for Evolve. The DirectX 12 score of 48 is notably lower, but the game's age means it is more likely to be optimized for older APIs.

The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the resolutions tested, but the 4K results show that raw compute power, not memory capacity, is the limiting factor. The 4K Ultra result of 21 FPS is well below playable thresholds, and even 4K Low only reaches 50 FPS. The texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s are the specifications that directly impact frame rates at high resolutions. The data shows that the GTX 1070 is a 1080p and 1440p card for Evolve, with 4K gaming being possible only at the cost of significant visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably: Low settings yield an average of 132 FPS, Medium produces 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 117 FPS, High achieves 80 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55 FPS. All 1080p results are above 54 FPS, making this the optimal resolution for a smooth experience with high refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades predictably. Low settings produce 88 FPS, Medium averages 68 FPS with a range of 58 to 79 FPS, High manages 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. The 1440p results show that the GTX 1070 can still handle the game at Medium and High settings, but Ultra becomes marginal.

The 3840x2160 results are the most telling. Low settings average 50 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 45 FPS, High drops to 31 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 21 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 11 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 8 FPS, showing that each quality setting has a significant impact on the GPU's workload at this resolution.

The data reveals that the GTX 1070's performance is characterized by a steep curve. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 82 FPS, a 62% reduction. This is a clear indication that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are overwhelmed at higher pixel counts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3053 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 17.5th percentile of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily due to the GTX 1070's age and mid-range positioning, rather than any deficiency in the CPU.

The 5700G's benchmark scores place it in the top 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 27051. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has an average score of 27097, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the 5700G is virtually identical in overall performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, a delta of 0.4%, which is also within the margin of error dropped. This shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

Conversely, the GTX 1070's 47th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average score of 9780, is the anchor of this combo's rank. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, scores 9803, a delta of -0.2%, which is negligible. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a delta of -0.5%, also showing the GTX 1070 is firmly in the mid-range.

The combo's rank of 3053 out of 3700 indicates that while the CPU is powerful, the GPU holds the system back in Evolve. The data suggests that a more modern GPU would boost this combo's ranking significantly, as the 5700G has the headroom to support a much faster graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings, which yields an average of 80 FPS. This provides a smooth, responsive experience with good visual fidelity. For players with high refresh rate monitors, 1080p Low settings at 132 FPS offer the best competitive advantage, maximizing frame rate at the cost of visual detail.

At 2560x1440, the recommended setting is Medium, which produces an average of 68 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS. This provides a balanced experience that is playable and visually acceptable. The High preset at 54 FPS is also viable, but the minimum frame rate dips below 60 FPS, which some players may find less smooth. The Ultra preset at 37 FPS is not recommended for 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The Low preset at 50 FPS is the only playable option, and even that is marginal. Medium at 39 FPS and High at 31 FPS are not recommended for a comfortable gaming experience. Ultra at 21 FPS is effectively unplayable. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this hardware requires significant compromises in visual quality.

For the best overall experience, the 1080p High preset is the sweet spot, offering a substantial improvement over Medium's 102 FPS and a significant jump from Ultra's 55 FPS. The minimum frame rates at 1080p Medium (87 FPS) and High (not recorded but implied) suggest that the system can maintain consistent performance without stuttering. The 1440p Medium preset is the second-best option for users who prioritize resolution over maximum frame rate, providing a solid 68 FPS average.