Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER places at rank 1050 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This positions the pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, meaning it outperforms roughly 38% of all recorded configurations. The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 26214, placing it in the upper quartile of processing power. However, the GPU tells a different story — the RTX 2070 SUPER holds only the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 22206. This imbalance suggests the graphics card is the constraining factor for overall gaming performance in this title.

The combo's rank reflects a system where the processor has significant headroom left on the table. The Ryzen 7 5700X's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900KF at a 0.1% higher average score, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 0.2% lower. These tiny deltas confirm the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class. Meanwhile, the RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest competitor, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores only 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails by 2.5%. The GPU's position among these peers indicates it delivers consistent mid-range rasterization performance, but Evolve's demands at higher settings quickly expose its limitations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU104 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications determine how much texture and geometry data the card can feed to the render pipeline in Evolve — a fast-paced FPS where consistent frame delivery matters more than peak throughput.

The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The card houses 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also includes 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, though Evolve launched in 2015 and does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS features. The raw compute capacity stands at 9.062 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, with a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s. These figures explain why the card handles lower settings comfortably but struggles when pixel fill and shading loads increase at higher presets.

In Evolve's measured results, the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer appears sufficient even at 3840x2160, since the game's assets from its 2015 release do not push beyond this capacity. The limiting factor is instead the sheer compute load at higher settings. The card's 215 W TDP and dual-slot design with a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector suggest it runs near its thermal and power limits during sustained gaming sessions, which can affect boost clock stability in prolonged matches.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 179.6 FPS, which drops to 120.2 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 33% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160 Low brings the average down to 65.8 FPS, another 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is the signature of a GPU-limited scenario, where the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are not the bottleneck.

The scaling behavior becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. At Ultra, the frame rate falls from 73.4 FPS at 1080p to 52.4 FPS at 1440p (a 29% loss) and then to 29.1 FPS at 4K (a 44% further reduction). The consistent pattern — roughly one-third to nearly half the frame rate lost with each resolution step — indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's shading units and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its Zen 3 architecture and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings also widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 73.4 FPS versus 179.6 FPS at Low — a 59% penalty for maximum quality. At 4K, the same comparison shows 29.1 FPS versus 65.8 FPS, a 56% penalty. This relatively consistent penalty suggests that the GPU's compute units are saturated at both ends of the resolution spectrum, and the settings slider primarily modulates shader complexity rather than exposing a different bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 179.6 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings still achieve 138.4 FPS, offering a smooth experience for competitive play. High settings drop to 108.4 FPS, which remains comfortably in the high-refresh territory. Ultra settings bring the average down to 73.4 FPS — still playable but noticeably less fluid for fast-paced FPS action.

At 2560x1440, the performance tier shifts downward. Low settings average 120.2 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium settings maintain 93.6 FPS, providing a good balance between visual quality and responsiveness. High settings deliver 70.1 FPS, which is adequate for most players but approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable. Ultra settings fall to 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may feel stuttery during intense monster-hunting sequences.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become severe. Low settings average 65.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS baseline but leaves little margin for drops. Medium settings produce 53.4 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High settings drop to 39.2 FPS, making the game feel sluggish. Ultra settings bottom out at 29.1 FPS, which is nearly unplayable for an FPS title. These numbers make it clear that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the margin is thin.

The 1080p to 1440p transition is the sweet spot for this combo. At High settings, the drop from 108.4 to 70.1 FPS represents a 35% loss, but both remain playable. The 1440p to 4K transition at the same settings shows a 44% loss from 70.1 to 39.2 FPS, crossing the playability threshold. This suggests that 1440p High is the practical ceiling for a quality experience with this hardware.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1920x1080, the data supports using High or Ultra settings depending on preference. High settings at 108.4 FPS offer a strong balance of visual fidelity and speed, while Ultra at 73.4 FPS still provides a decent experience for those who prioritize image quality. Medium at 138.4 FPS is the choice for competitive players who want maximum responsiveness, though the visual downgrade may be noticeable.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 93.6 FPS represent the best overall experience. This preset keeps the frame rate above 90 FPS, which is smooth for an FPS title, while retaining enough graphical detail to appreciate the game's environments. High settings at 70.1 FPS are acceptable for players who value visuals over frame rate, but the margin for error is smaller. Low settings at 120.2 FPS are recommended for those who prioritize frame time consistency above all else, particularly in multiplayer scenarios.

For 3840x2160, the recommendation is straightforward: Low settings at 65.8 FPS is the only viable option. Medium at 53.4 FPS and High at 39.2 FPS both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra at 29.1 FPS is effectively unplayable. Players with 4K displays should accept the visual compromise at Low settings or consider dropping to 1440p for a substantially better experience.

The overall best experience for this combo, based on the measured rows, is 1080p Ultra at 73.4 FPS or 1440p Medium at 93.6 FPS. The former maximizes visual quality while staying playable, and the latter provides better frame pacing with moderate settings. For players who own high-refresh monitors, 1080p Medium at 138.4 FPS or 1440p Low at 120.2 FPS offers the smoothest possible gameplay without sacrificing too much clarity. The data consistently shows that this pairing is best suited to 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for those who prioritize resolution over frame rate and are willing to accept Low settings.