Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS, presents an interesting bottleneck profile when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The measured data across resolutions and settings shows that this combination is heavily GPU-bound at higher quality presets, but the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom at lower settings where frame rates exceed 280 FPS. The Ryzen 7 5700G, based on the Zen 3 architecture, operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which proves sufficient for feeding the RTX 5070 Ti in this title, though the game’s age means it rarely taxes the processor’s full multithreaded capability.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, a configuration that is well-matched to Evolve’s demands. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, indicate strong per-thread performance that matters for a game from this era. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence becomes most visible at 1080p with Low settings, where the average frame rate reaches 286.2 FPS. At that point, the graphics card is not the primary limiter, and the processor’s ability to sustain high instruction throughput keeps the frame pipeline full.

The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for Evolve’s data patterns. The 3DMark scores, including 6629 for 16 threads and 899 for single-thread, place this CPU in the 83rd percentile against all tested processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with an average score of 25706 and a delta of -0.3%, show that the 5700G sits in a tight performance band. The data suggests that for Evolve, the CPU delivers consistent frame pacing even in the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario, where the average FPS is 50.5 — a situation clearly governed by the GPU, not the processor.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for selecting settings in Evolve. At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields an average of 134.4 FPS, while High produces 195.1 FPS, Medium reaches 250.3 FPS, and Low tops out at 286.2 FPS. For players seeking the smoothest experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor, the Low preset at 1080p delivers the highest measured average, but the jump from Medium to Low is relatively modest at 35.9 FPS (from 250.3 to 286.2). The Medium preset at 1080p offers a substantial improvement over High — a 55.2 FPS gain — while retaining more visual fidelity than Low.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts. The Ultra preset averages 91.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The High preset at 130.1 FPS provides a better balance, while Medium at 163.8 FPS and Low at 217.6 FPS offer increasingly higher headroom. The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot for this combination: it delivers over 160 FPS average while keeping the GPU load moderate. At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset drops to 50.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider acceptable. The High preset at 74.8 FPS is the better choice for 4K gaming, though Medium at 92.7 FPS offers a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Given the measured rows, the Medium preset at 4K provides the best experience in terms of frame rate sustainability without sacrificing too much visual detail.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario for this combo. Starting at 1080p High with an average of 195.1 FPS, moving to 1440p High reduces the average to 130.1 FPS, a drop of 33.3%. At 4K High, the average falls to 74.8 FPS, which is 61.7% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline with increasing pixel count strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting component at these settings. The RTX 5070 Ti, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder as resolution increases, and the frame rate drops accordingly.

The Low preset shows a similar trend. At 1080p, the average is 286.2 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 217.6 FPS (a 24.0% reduction); and at 4K, it falls to 119.7 FPS (a 58.2% reduction from 1080p). The fact that even at Low settings the 4K frame rate is less than half of the 1080p figure confirms that the GPU’s rendering throughput, not the CPU, is the dominant constraint. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s role is to keep the GPU fed, and the data shows it does so effectively: there is no anomalous dip at any resolution that would suggest a CPU stall. The Ultra preset’s scaling — from 134.4 FPS at 1080p to 91.4 FPS at 1440p to 50.5 FPS at 4K — follows the expected curve for a graphics-card-limited workload, with the 4K result being the most demanding on the RTX 5070 Ti’s 8960 shading units.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Within the benchmark database’s tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 174 out of 1695 combos. This places it in the top 10.3% of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall performance level. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, with average frame rates above 130 FPS on High settings at both resolutions.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 87 against all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086, helps contextualize this combo’s position. The RTX 5070 Ti’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, has an average score of 52085 with a delta of 0%, meaning the two are effectively identical in synthetic benchmarks. The RX 7700S trails by 0.8%, while the RTX A1000 is 2.5% behind. This GPU performance, combined with a CPU that sits in the 83rd percentile, produces a balanced system that ranks well above the median combo in Evolve. The combo’s rank of 174 suggests that while there are faster systems, this pairing delivers consistently high frame rates without a significant bottleneck, making it a capable choice for this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the primary driver of Evolve’s performance in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Evolve’s 2015-era textures and geometry. The GPU’s base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2452 MHz, combined with 8960 shading units, deliver the raw compute power evidenced by the measured frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU produces 134.4 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it manages 50.5 FPS, showing that the card’s 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the deciding factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s benchmark scores, particularly the Passmark G3D score of 32974 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604, align with the in-game results. The card’s 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in Evolve, but the core rasterization performance is what drives the FPS numbers. The 96 ROPs and 280 TMUs handle pixel and texture processing efficiently, as seen in the smooth scaling from Medium to High settings. The GPU’s 300 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU are relevant for system planning, but the measured data shows that the card’s thermal and power delivery are sufficient for sustained performance across all tested scenarios. The RTX 5070 Ti’s launch MSRP is 749 USD.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 286.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 50.5, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Evolve?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component, as frame rates scale strongly with resolution — for example, dropping from 195.1 FPS at 1080p High to 74.8 FPS at 4K High.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations?

A: This pairing ranks 174 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 10.3% of systems.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080’s score of 52085, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 163.8 FPS, offering a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate headroom.