Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetric FPS, presents an interesting stress profile for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination. The measured data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution but reveals a significant performance cliff at the highest settings, indicating where the graphical load outpaces the hardware. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, interprets the roles of the CPU and GPU, and provides guidance based solely on the collected data.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and expected downward trend in average FPS as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 138 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p, and further to 53 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that at 4K, the rendering load is heavily taxing the GPU, pushing it toward its limits.

The scaling pattern at Low settings is even more revealing. The average FPS at 1080p is 226, dropping to 152 at 1440p and 86 at 4K. While the absolute numbers are higher, the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 62%, nearly identical to the drop seen at High settings. This similarity suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in both cases; even with reduced graphical fidelity, the sheer pixel count at 4K creates a bottleneck that the RTX 3070 Ti cannot overcome, regardless of the scene complexity.

The Ultra setting exhibits the most dramatic scaling collapse. At 1080p, the average is 95 FPS, which is already lower than the High setting at the same resolution. At 1440p, it falls to 64 FPS, and at 4K, it plummets to 36 FPS. The 62% drop from 1080p to 4K is consistent with other settings, but the absolute floor of 36 FPS indicates that Ultra settings introduce a level of demand that makes 4K effectively unplayable and even 1440p marginal. The data suggests that the game’s Ultra preset includes effects that disproportionately impact performance at higher resolutions, creating a situation where the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are saturated.

The Medium setting provides the only complete data set with minimum and maximum FPS values, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the average is 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 118 FPS, with a range of 100 to 135 FPS. At 4K, the average is 67 FPS, with a range of 57 to 77 FPS. The spread between minimum and maximum FPS narrows at higher resolutions, which indicates that while the average drops, the frame pacing becomes more consistent as the system is less likely to hit CPU-related spikes. The RTX 3070 Ti is clearly the dominant factor in this scaling, as the CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the central component in determining the absolute performance ceiling for this combo. Its specifications from the data include 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These specifications provide a substantial amount of memory bandwidth and compute throughput, which is reflected in the high frame rates at lower resolutions. The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as the passmark_g3d score of 23356 and a percentile ranking of 75 among all GPUs, place it as a high-performance part, but the 4K Ultra results show its limitations.

The role of the GPU becomes increasingly critical as resolution scales. At 1080p, the GPU is not the sole bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant jump from 138 FPS at High to 226 FPS at Low. This implies that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to keep it busy, but the GPU is still limited by the graphical settings. However, at 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The fact that the average FPS at 4K High is 53 and at 4K Low is 86 shows that even when reducing the workload by switching from High to Low, the GPU cannot maintain a high frame rate due to the pixel throughput required.

The VRAM capacity of 8 GB is a potential point of concern at 4K Ultra. While the measured data does not explicitly state VRAM usage, the significant performance drop to 36 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU is struggling with the combined load of high-resolution textures and effects. The RTX 3070 Ti’s position relative to its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6800 with a deltaPct of -0.5 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti with a deltaPct of 0.5, shows it is competitive in terms of raw benchmark scores, but the game’s specific demands at Ultra 4K appear to exceed its comfortable operating envelope. The data indicates that the GPU provides excellent performance up to the High preset at 4K, but the Ultra preset represents a step too far for this hardware configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides a strong foundation for this gaming combo. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensure that it can handle the game’s logic and physics without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU’s benchmark scores are robust; for example, its passmark_multithread score is 24419, and its 3dmark_max_threads score is 6627. Its percentile ranking of 79 among all CPUs indicates it is a capable processor for gaming workloads.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 226 FPS on average, which is a very high frame rate that demands the CPU to process and submit frames quickly. The CPU’s performance here is sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU. However, the data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as the FPS scaling is primarily tied to resolution changes. The jump from 1080p High at 138 FPS to 1080p Ultra at 95 FPS is a 31% reduction, which is likely due to increased GPU load rather than CPU limitations.

The Ryzen 7 5700G’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is close. Its average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K which has a deltaPct of -0.2. This indicates that the CPU is not the differentiator in this system. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates, but it does not scale the performance beyond the GPU’s capabilities. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are sufficient to feed the RTX 3070 Ti without causing data starvation, as evidenced by the high FPS figures at 1080p. In summary, the CPU is a competent partner that does not restrict the GPU’s performance, but it also does not boost the system beyond what the GPU can deliver.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware combination vary significantly by resolution. The goal is to achieve a smooth and responsive experience, which typically means maintaining an average FPS of at least 60.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 138 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides headroom for demanding scenes. While the Ultra preset is playable at 95 FPS, the drop from High is substantial, and the visual fidelity gain is not worth the 31% performance loss. The Low preset at 226 FPS is unnecessary for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. Medium at 175 FPS is also a solid choice, but High offers a better balance of visuals and performance.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is again the best option, with an average of 92 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on a 1440p monitor. The Medium preset at 118 FPS is also excellent, and it might be preferable if the user wants to ensure a higher frame rate buffer. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is borderline; it is just above 60 FPS, but the margin is thin, and frame drops could be noticeable. The Low preset at 152 FPS is playable but leaves performance on the table. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium with only a 22% FPS reduction.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the only viable option for a playable experience, with an average of 53 FPS. This is below the ideal 60 FPS target, but it is likely the best compromise for 4K. The Medium preset at 67 FPS is actually smoother and is the recommended choice for 4K if a higher frame rate is desired over maximum visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended, as it falls well below the playable threshold. The Low preset at 86 FPS is the smoothest but severely reduces visual quality. For 4K, the recommendation is to use Medium settings to achieve a more consistent frame rate, or High if the user prioritizes visuals and can tolerate an average in the low 50s.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 36 FPS, which is below the standard playable threshold of 60 FPS and will result in a stuttering experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve over 100 FPS average?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the High setting achieves 138 FPS and Medium achieves 175 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low setting achieves over 100 FPS at 152 FPS. Therefore, 1080p is the resolution where high settings can consistently deliver over 100 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, even at 1080p. The FPS varies significantly with settings (from 138 FPS at High to 226 FPS at Low), indicating the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, as shown by the high frame rates.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to the RTX 2080 Ti in this system's context?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 3070 Ti has an average score of 29945, while its nearest rival, the RTX 2080 Ti, has a deltaPct of 0.5, meaning the RTX 3070 Ti is 0.5% faster in synthetic benchmarks. The measured game FPS is what ultimately matters, and it shows the RTX 3070 Ti performs well up to High settings at 1440p.

Q: Should I use the Low preset to get the highest FPS?

A: While the Low preset yields the highest average FPS at every resolution (226 FPS at 1080p, 152 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K), it does so by sacrificing visual quality. The data shows that the High preset at 1440p (92 FPS) or Medium at 4K (67 FPS) may provide a better balance for most users who want a good visual experience with a playable frame rate.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700G's performance hold back the RTX 3070 Ti?

A: The benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a bottleneck. Its average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K (deltaPct of -0.2), and the FPS scaling is consistent with GPU-bound behavior. The CPU is capable of supporting the frame rates the GPU can produce.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti in Evolve.

At 1920x1080, the performance across settings is as follows:

• Low: 226 FPS average.
• Medium: 175 FPS average, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS.
• High: 138 FPS average.
• Ultra: 95 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the performance decreases as expected:

• Low: 152 FPS average.
• Medium: 118 FPS average, with a minimum of 100 FPS and a maximum of 135 FPS.
• High: 92 FPS average.
• Ultra: 64 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is under maximum stress:

• Low: 86 FPS average.
• Medium: 67 FPS average, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS.
• High: 53 FPS average.
• Ultra: 36 FPS average.

This data shows a consistent hierarchy: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at all resolutions. The gaps between settings are more pronounced at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU has more headroom to be impacted by settings changes when pixel count is not the primary constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination is ranked 1331 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the top 36% of all configurations tested. This ranking is a strong indicator of the system's overall capability.

This ranking is a result of the balanced pairing of the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and high boost clock, ensures that the system is not CPU-bound in most scenarios. The RTX 3070 Ti provides the graphical horsepower needed to drive high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

The position of this combo is influenced by its performance at 4K, where it is less competitive. While it can handle 4K at Medium settings with an average of 67 FPS, the Ultra preset's 36 FPS average drags down its overall standing compared to systems with more powerful GPUs. However, the fact that it ranks in the top 36% of all tested combos, despite the 4K Ultra weakness, highlights the strength of this pairing for the majority of users who game at 1080p or 1440p. The data shows that this is a well-matched set of components for Evolve, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance and the CPU providing ample support.