Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptional performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title that is clearly not demanding by modern standards. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of obliterating the game's requirements at every resolution, with the primary challenge being the selection of an appropriate settings preset to match your display's refresh rate. Based on the available FPS figures, the optimal experience is achieved at 1080p with the High preset, where the average frame rate of 203 FPS provides a significant buffer for high-refresh-rate monitors without the unnecessary performance cost of the Ultra preset. At 1440p, the High preset's 136 FPS average remains the sweet spot, while at 4K, the High preset's 77 FPS average is the only sensible choice for maintaining smooth gameplay, as the Ultra preset at 4K drops to a sub-60 FPS average of 54, which introduces visible stutter.

Settings Recommendations

The data presents a clear hierarchy of settings presets across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves an average of 296 FPS, Medium reaches 258 FPS, High drops to 203 FPS, and Ultra falls to 140 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra represents a 63 FPS loss (from 203 to 140 FPS), which is a substantial 31% reduction for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in a game from 2015. Given that the High preset still delivers over 200 FPS, it is the recommended choice for 1080p gaming. This provides ample headroom for 144Hz or even 240Hz displays, and the visual quality upgrade from Medium is worth the 55 FPS trade-off.

For 1440p, the same pattern emerges. Low delivers 224 FPS, Medium 173 FPS, High 136 FPS, and Ultra 94 FPS. The High preset at 136 FPS is the best recommendation here, as it comfortably exceeds the 120Hz refresh rate target and remains well above the 100 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth. The Ultra preset's 94 FPS is still playable, but the 42 FPS delta between High and Ultra suggests that the visual gains are not worth the performance hit, especially when High already looks excellent at this resolution.

At 4K, the situation becomes more nuanced. The Low preset achieves 127 FPS, Medium 99 FPS, High 77 FPS, and Ultra 54 FPS. Here, the High preset is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience, as the 77 FPS average sits just above the 60 FPS baseline, providing a small buffer for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset's 54 FPS average falls below 60 FPS, which is generally considered the minimum for acceptable gameplay in a fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset at 99 FPS is also a strong contender if you prefer higher frame rates over maximum visual fidelity, but High offers the best balance of image quality and performance for most users.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only marginally. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 4K achieves 77 FPS and is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it maintains playable frame rates with excellent visual quality.

Q: What is the maximum FPS this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 296 at 1080p with the Low preset. This indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is far from being the limiting factor at lower resolutions, and the system is capable of pushing frame rates well beyond standard monitor refresh rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. This represents a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 SUPER is essentially performance-equivalent to its predecessor, with a negligible 0.1% difference in average scores.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game?

A: No, not at higher resolutions. The data shows that FPS scales consistently with resolution, with 296 FPS at 1080p Low dropping to 127 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, and the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration is sufficient to feed the GPU at all settings.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 224 FPS while Ultra drops to 94 FPS. This represents a 130 FPS difference, meaning the Ultra preset delivers only 42% of the Low preset's frame rate. This dramatic scaling suggests that Evolve's Ultra settings include expensive effects that are not optimized for modern hardware.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 321st out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.7% of all configurations tested for this game. This high ranking reflects the excellent performance of both the CPU and GPU in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling across resolutions reveals important insights about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At the Low preset, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS from 296 to 224, a 24.3% drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K further reduces it to 127 FPS, a 43.3% drop. This pattern of increasing performance loss at higher resolutions is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload scales with pixel count.

At the High preset, the scaling is even more pronounced: 203 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 77 FPS at 4K (a 43.4% drop from 1440p). This steeper decline at higher settings confirms that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to handle the game's physics and AI workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for a 2015 title, and its 3.4 GHz base clock with a 4.6 GHz boost clock ensures single-threaded performance is not a concern.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 47.3% of Low's FPS (140 vs 296). At 1440p, this ratio drops to 42% (94 vs 224). At 4K, it falls to 42.5% (54 vs 127). This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional graphical effects become increasingly expensive at higher resolutions, further emphasizing the GPU-bound nature of the workload. For players seeking maximum frame rates at 4K, the Low preset's 127 FPS average is a viable option, though the visual compromise is significant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS dataset for this combo provides a comprehensive picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 296 FPS average, Medium achieves 258 FPS with a minimum of 220 and maximum of 297, High reaches 203 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 140 FPS. The Medium preset's narrow FPS range (220-297) indicates consistent frame pacing, while the 38 FPS gap between average and minimum suggests occasional dips during intense combat scenes.

At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 224 FPS, Medium delivers 173 FPS with a range of 147-199, High reaches 136 FPS, and Ultra drops to 94 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 147 FPS remains well above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate gaming, making it a strong alternative to High if you prefer smoother motion over slightly better visuals. The 26 FPS difference between Medium's average and minimum indicates some frame time variance, but nothing that would cause noticeable stuttering.

At 4K, the Low preset delivers 127 FPS, Medium achieves 99 FPS with a range of 84-113, High reaches 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 84 FPS is particularly notable, as it shows the system can maintain playable frame rates even during demanding scenes. The High preset's 77 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, but the 23 FPS gap between High and Medium suggests that dropping to Medium could be worthwhile if you have a 120Hz 4K display and want to maximize smoothness.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 5700X + RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 321st out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 8.7% of all configurations. This high ranking is unsurprising given the components' capabilities, but it also reflects Evolve's age and relative simplicity compared to modern titles. The game's 2015 release date means it was designed for hardware that is now several generations old, and this modern pairing has no trouble dominating its requirements.

In the broader context of the CPU's benchmark performance, the Ryzen 7 5700X scores 27578 on average, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K with an identical average score of 27578 and a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 with 27535 and a deltaPct of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with 27636 and a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H with 27507 and a deltaPct of 0.3%. These negligible differences indicate that the CPU's performance is well-balanced, with no single rival offering a significant advantage in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54209 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 with 54247 and a deltaPct of -0.1%, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with 54828 and a deltaPct of -1.1%, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with 55698 and a deltaPct of -2.7%, and the AMD Radeon 8060S with 55757 and a deltaPct of -2.8%. These figures show that the RTX 4080 SUPER is competitive with its direct predecessor, while other rivals score slightly higher in synthetic tests but are unlikely to offer meaningful real-world advantages in a game as undemanding as Evolve.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X's role in this combo is to provide a solid foundation for the RTX 4080 SUPER, and the data confirms it does so admirably. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, the CPU offers strong multi-threaded performance that is more than adequate for Evolve's 2015-era game engine. The 3.4 GHz base clock and 4.6 GHz boost clock ensure responsive single-threaded performance, which is critical for FPS games where frame times depend heavily on the main game thread.

The CPU's benchmark results paint a clear picture of its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13184 in multicore and 1499 in single-core tests. In Geekbench, it achieves 10779 multicore and 2016 single-core. These scores indicate a balanced processor that excels in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26612 and single-thread score of 3385 further confirm this, showing that the CPU can handle both the game's main loop and background tasks without breaking a sweat.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality for frequently accessed game assets. The dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample memory throughput for Evolve's requirements, which are modest by modern standards. The CPU's 65W TDP and 7nm process node from TSMC ensure it runs efficiently, though this is not a primary concern for a gaming-focused benchmark.

In the context of Evolve specifically, the CPU's performance is far from a bottleneck. The FPS scaling across resolutions and settings shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, particularly at higher resolutions where the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering workload dominates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 296 FPS, which is likely near the game's engine limit or the CPU's maximum frame output. This suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700X is capable of driving frame rates well beyond what most displays can show, making it an excellent match for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this title.