Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Evolve, from 201 FPS at 1080p Low to 32 FPS at 4K Ultra. This combination of an 8-core Zen 3 processor with a 16 GB RDNA 3 graphics card produces results that are highly resolution-dependent, with the GPU becoming the clear limiting factor as pixel count rises. The measured data provides a complete picture of how this specific hardware pairing handles the 2015 FPS title across four quality presets and three resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial at every settings level, but the magnitude of that drop reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 201 at 1920x1080 to 135 at 2560x1440, then to 77 at 3840x2160. That represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low is a 62% performance loss, which strongly indicates the GPU is doing most of the work even at the lowest quality preset.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues but with slightly different proportions. The 1080p Medium average is 156 FPS, dropping to 105 FPS at 1440p and 60 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 33% and 43% respectively, nearly identical to Low. The measured minimum and maximum at Medium settings show consistent behavior: at 1080p the range is 133 to 179 FPS, at 1440p it is 89 to 120 FPS, and at 4K it narrows to 51 to 68 FPS. The shrinking frame time variance at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated.

High settings produce 122 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, and from 1440p to 4K is 43% — the same pattern as Low and Medium. This consistency across three presets is notable; it implies that the resolution scaling is governed primarily by pixel throughput rather than by specific settings interactions. Ultra settings show the steepest absolute decline: 85 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 33%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 44%, essentially the same ratio.

The data shows that every preset loses roughly one-third of its frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another two-fifths when moving to 4K. This geometric scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the limiting factor at any resolution above 1080p. At 1080p Low, the 201 FPS average approaches what the CPU can feed, but even there the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 884 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1452 suggest it is capable of sustaining high frame rates in this older title.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 2,872 tested CPU and GPU combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 1,291st. That places it in the 45th percentile of all combos tested for this game, meaning just under 55% of configurations deliver higher average frame rates. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 80, indicating the Ryzen 7 5800X3D outperforms 80% of all processors in general benchmarks. The GPU’s percentile is 58, so the RX 7700 sits slightly above the median for graphics cards.

The discrepancy between the CPU’s high percentile (80) and the combo’s lower game-specific rank (45th percentile) suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Evolve. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27,896 places it near several close rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27,872 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27,932 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27,799 (0.3% lower). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 5800X3D’s raw computational power is essentially tied with those processors.

On the GPU side, the RX 7700’s average benchmark score is 15,852. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15,862 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16,014 (1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15,679 (1.1% lower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16,129 (1.7% higher). The RX 7700’s PassMark G3D score of 20,974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,865 are the relevant metrics for gaming. In Evolve, the combo’s rank of 1,291 out of 2,872 means it falls in the middle of the pack, which aligns with the GPU’s near-median percentile.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective). The GPU’s base clock is 1900 MHz, with a boost clock of 2459 MHz and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units handle the rendering workload. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 25.18 TFLOPS, with a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s.

In Evolve, the GPU’s memory configuration is relevant because the game’s texture loads and rendering demands scale with resolution. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 32, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 16 GB VRAM is not exhausted at any tested setting, since no memory-related stutter is indicated in the measured data. The 624.1 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for the game’s needs, as the frame rate scaling is consistent rather than showing sudden drops that would indicate memory bandwidth saturation.

The GPU’s clock behavior is indirectly visible in the frame rate results. At 1080p Low, the 201 FPS average suggests the GPU is running near its boost clock most of the time. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the frame rate drops in a pattern consistent with the GPU spending more time at lower effective clocks due to increased memory and compute pressure. The RX 7700’s 96 ROPs and 160 TMUs are well-matched to Evolve’s rendering requirements, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 201 FPS, Medium delivers 156 FPS, High delivers 122 FPS, and Ultra delivers 85 FPS. All four presets exceed 60 FPS at 1080p, so the choice depends on whether the user prioritizes frame rate or visual quality. The Medium preset’s 156 FPS average with a minimum of 133 FPS provides a strong balance, offering a 72% improvement over High settings while maintaining a frame rate that comfortably exceeds most display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 135 FPS, Medium produces 105 FPS, High produces 82 FPS, and Ultra produces 57 FPS. The Medium preset is again the sweet spot, with a minimum of 89 FPS ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. High settings at 1440p still deliver 82 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra falls below 60 FPS with a 57 FPS average. For users with 144 Hz displays, the Medium preset at 1440p is the recommended choice, as it maintains an average above 100 FPS while providing more visual detail than Low.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides exactly 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that reaches the 60 FPS threshold, and even then, the minimum frame rate of 51 FPS means occasional dips below 60. High settings at 4K are marginal at 47 FPS, and Ultra is not recommended at 32 FPS. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistent experience, while Low offers a safer margin with 77 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 201, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo drop below 60 FPS average?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 57. At 3840x2160, High settings produce 47 FPS and Ultra produces 32 FPS. The 4K Medium preset averages exactly 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's general performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27,896, which is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27,799), 0.1% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27,872), and 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27,932). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27,887, a 0% delta.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and size?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The memory clock is 2438 MHz (19.5 Gbps effective).

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?

A: This combo ranks 1,291st out of 2,872 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the 45th percentile of all configurations.

Q: What are the measured FPS ranges at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 105, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), built on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is secondary to the GPU at most tested settings. The 201 FPS result at 1080p Low is the only measurement that approaches the CPU’s potential ceiling. The 3DMark scores show the processor’s threading capabilities: 7,299 for 16 threads, 7,285 for max threads, 5,906 for 8 threads, 3,392 for 4 threads, and 1,746 for 2 threads. The single-thread score is 884. Cinebench R23 results are 14,317 for multi-core and 1,452 for single-core. These scores indicate the CPU can handle Evolve’s single-threaded game logic without becoming a bottleneck at frame rates below 200 FPS.

The PassMark multi-thread score of 28,309 and single-thread score of 3,234 further characterize the CPU’s performance. Data compression (329,688), integer math (88,608), and floating-point math (50,100) scores show strong computational throughput. The 8-core configuration with 96 MB of L3 cache is particularly well-suited for games that benefit from large cache sizes, though Evolve’s 2015 release date suggests it likely does not fully utilize the 3D V-Cache advantage. The CPU’s percentile of 80 versus all CPUs confirms it is a high-end processor, but the combo’s rank of 1,291 in Evolve shows that the GPU holds back overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are organized by resolution and settings, with average FPS provided for all twelve combinations. Minimum and maximum FPS are available for Medium settings at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 201 FPS. Medium settings average 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. High settings average 122 FPS. Ultra settings average 85 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 116 FPS, from 201 down to 85.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 135 FPS. Medium settings average 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 120 FPS. High settings average 82 FPS. Ultra settings average 57 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 78 FPS, from 135 down to 57.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 77 FPS. Medium settings average 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. High settings average 47 FPS. Ultra settings average 32 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 45 FPS, from 77 down to 32.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the only measurements with both minimum and maximum values, showing frame time variance that scales with resolution. At 1080p Medium, the range is 46 FPS (133 to 179). At 1440p Medium, the range is 31 FPS (89 to 120). At 4K Medium, the range is 17 FPS (51 to 68). This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates reduced frame pacing variability as the GPU becomes more consistently loaded.

The ratio between Low and Ultra at each resolution is also informative. At 1080p, Ultra is 42% of Low’s performance (85 divided by 201). At 1440p, Ultra is 42% of Low (57 divided by 135). At 4K, Ultra is 42% of Low (32 divided by 77). This consistent 42% ratio across all three resolutions confirms that the settings scaling is uniform regardless of pixel count, further pointing to the GPU as the dominant factor in performance.