Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 4K with High settings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the RTX 4080 delivers an average of 78 FPS at 3840x2160 on High settings, placing it comfortably in playable territory for Evolve.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores an average benchmark of 24709, which is only 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24728) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822). It edges out the Intel Core i5-12450HX by 0.5% (24576).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a negligible 0.1% difference.

Q: Does the combo rank high among all tested combinations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 364th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10% of all CPU-GPU pairs tested for this game.

Q: What is the maximum FPS recorded at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 259 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, the average drops to 237 FPS with a max of 272 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's cache configuration?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is notable for gaming workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU's defining feature for gaming is its 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is significantly larger than typical desktop processors and helps reduce memory latency in cache-sensitive workloads like Evolve.

In synthetic single-thread performance, the CPU scores 804 in 3DMark single-thread and 3157 in Cinebench R23 single-core. These numbers indicate competent per-core performance, though not class-leading. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1575 and 4-thread score of 3097 show scaling up to four threads, while the 8-thread score of 5357 and max-thread score of 6755 demonstrate strong multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 places it well within the range of modern desktop processors, and the PassMark multi-thread score of 26318 reinforces this.

The CPU's percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs means it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 24709 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728 with a delta of -0.1%. This near-tie suggests the two CPUs perform essentially alike in aggregate workloads, despite architectural differences. Against the Intel Core i5-12450HX, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D leads by 0.5%, and it trails the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX by 0.5%, showing it sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

In Evolve specifically, the combination of 8 cores and high L3 cache is well-suited for a 2015 FPS title. The game's engine benefits from the CPU's ability to handle multiple background threads while maintaining high single-thread responsiveness. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, where CPU overhead is more likely to surface, the combo still achieves 204 FPS on High settings, suggesting the processor does not bottleneck the GPU at standard resolutions. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6764 and max-thread score of 6755 indicate that the CPU can sustain consistent performance across all threads, which is valuable for maintaining frame pacing in fast-paced shooters.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with a TDP of 320 W. Memory is a significant asset: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth and effective memory clock of 22.4 Gbps.

The RTX 4080's synthetic benchmark results underscore its high-end positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 reflects modern API performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and Vulkan score of 263779 show strong compute across different APIs. The PassMark G3D score of 34457 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 with a delta of just 0.1%, making the two effectively identical in aggregate performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher — though these are different market segments.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is pronounced at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra settings, the combo drops to 54 FPS, indicating the GPU is heavily taxed by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for Evolve, which was released in 2015 and does not require the capacity of newer titles, but the GPU's raw compute power is what drives the frame rates. The measured FPS at 4K High (78 FPS) versus 4K Medium (99 FPS) shows a 21 FPS difference, suggesting the GPU's rasterization throughput is the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 1440p, the RTX 4080 demonstrates its strength: 137 FPS on High and 174 FPS on Medium, with a max of 200 FPS in the latter. This indicates the GPU can easily handle Evolve at this resolution with headroom for high refresh rate displays. The 1080p results, reaching up to 259 FPS on Low, show the GPU is so powerful at this resolution that the CPU likely becomes the more significant factor in determining final frame rates. The GPU's 76 RT cores are not relevant for a 2015 title like Evolve, which predates ray tracing, but the 304 tensor cores and high FP32 throughput of 48.74 TFLOPS contribute to the overall rendering capability.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across resolutions and settings provides a clear picture of the best experience for this combo. At 4K, the High preset delivers 78 FPS on average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K offers 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 54 FPS, which is borderline for a fast-paced FPS and may cause perceptible stutter in action sequences. The Low preset at 4K reaches 128 FPS, but this sacrifices visual quality unnecessarily given the GPU's capabilities.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 137 FPS, which is excellent for high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p produces 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS, ensuring no significant frame drops even in intense combat. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 95 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 225 FPS, which is only useful for esports-style play where maximum frame rate takes precedence over visuals.

At 1080p, all settings produce high frame rates, but the choice depends on the refresh rate of the display. The High preset at 204 FPS is a strong recommendation for most users, as it balances visual quality with a frame rate that exceeds most 144 Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 237 FPS with a max of 272 FPS is suitable for 240 Hz displays, while the Low preset at 259 FPS maximizes frame rate but reduces visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 141 FPS is viable for 144 Hz monitors but may not fully utilize faster displays.

The best experience for this combo is the High preset at 1440p, which provides 137 FPS — a smooth, high-quality experience that leverages both the CPU and GPU effectively. For 4K users, the Medium preset at 99 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains a comfortable frame rate above 60 FPS while preserving visual detail. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the frame rate drop from High to Ultra is substantial (from 78 to 54 FPS at 4K, and from 137 to 95 FPS at 1440p), indicating diminishing returns in visual quality for the performance cost.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 364th out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the top 9.8% of all CPU-GPU pairs. This is a strong ranking that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a system that sits well above average for this game.

The rank of 364 indicates that there are 363 combinations that perform better in Evolve, likely consisting of newer, even higher-end CPUs and GPUs. However, the fact that this combo outperforms 3336 tested combinations demonstrates its capability in this title. The data shows that the RTX 4080's performance is within 0.1% of the RTX 4080 SUPER, meaning the combo's ranking is not significantly impacted by the GPU's minor deficit to its successor. The CPU's performance, being effectively tied with the Ryzen 5 7600X3D and within 0.5% of the Ryzen 9 5900HX, also does not drag down the overall ranking.

Given Evolve's release in 2015, the game is not particularly demanding by modern standards, which means this combo's ranking is likely influenced more by the GPU's ability to handle high resolutions and settings rather than the CPU's processing power. The 364th rank out of 3700 suggests that the combo is well-matched for this game, providing a high frame rate experience that most other tested configurations cannot match. The data indicates that users with this combo can expect a top-tier experience in Evolve, with the only caveat being that Ultra settings at 4K may push the system to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average frame rates: Low settings produce 259 FPS, Medium settings produce 237 FPS with a minimum of 201 FPS and a maximum of 272 FPS, High settings produce 204 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 141 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the most significant drop occurring between High (204 FPS) and Ultra (141 FPS), a difference of 63 FPS. This indicates that Ultra settings impose a substantial rendering cost that outweighs the visual benefits at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low settings at 225 FPS, Medium settings at 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS, High settings at 137 FPS, and Ultra settings at 95 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 51 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 37 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 42 FPS. The minimum FPS of 148 at Medium settings ensures that frame rates never drop below the 144 Hz threshold, making this a solid choice for high refresh rate gaming at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low settings at 128 FPS, Medium settings at 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, High settings at 78 FPS, and Ultra settings at 54 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 29 FPS, from Medium to High is 21 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 24 FPS. The minimum FPS of 84 at Medium settings is above the 60 FPS threshold, but the minimum at High settings is not recorded, suggesting it may approach the playability boundary. The Ultra setting at 54 FPS falls below 60 FPS, indicating a less than ideal experience for a fast-paced FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: Medium settings provide the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, with High settings offering a modest improvement in visuals at a noticeable frame rate cost. Low settings are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount, and Ultra settings are not recommended for this combo in Evolve.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights into which component is the primary limiter at each resolution. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 204 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p to 78 at 4K. This represents a 33% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 43% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The compounding drop indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as the pixel count rises, with the 4K resolution requiring approximately 4 times the pixel throughput of 1080p.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 237 at 1080p to 174 at 1440p to 99 at 4K. The percentage decreases are 27% from 1080p to 1440p and 43% from 1440p to 4K. The consistent ~27% drop from 1080p to 1440p across High and Medium settings suggests a similar scaling factor, while the larger drop to 4K highlights the GPU's rendering limits at this extreme resolution.

At Low settings, the FPS drops from 259 at 1080p to 225 at 1440p to 128 at 4K. The decrease from 1080p to 1440p is only 13%, which is notably smaller than the decreases seen at High and Medium settings. This smaller drop indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly. The 43% drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows that even at minimal graphical load, the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p, the combo is partially CPU-limited, particularly at Low settings where the GPU is underutilized. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads provide enough processing power, but the frame rate ceiling at 1080p Low (259 FPS) is likely constrained by the CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 804. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, with the RTX 4080's rendering throughput determining the final frame rates. The 4K Ultra setting at 54 FPS exemplifies this, as the GPU's rasterization units are saturated by the high pixel count and maximum graphical features. For users seeking the highest frame rates, 1080p with Medium settings (237 FPS) or 1440p with High settings (137 FPS) are the optimal points where neither component is severely bottlenecked.