Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It operates on a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy is notable: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache. This processor uses the AMD Socket AM4, supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and offers 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It was released on 2022-04-19 and is now end-of-life. Its production process is 7 nm at TSMC, with a die size of 74 mm².

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800X3D shows a multithreaded 3DMark score of 7299 with 16 threads, while the 2-thread score is 1746, the 4-thread score is 3392, and the 8-thread score is 5906. The max-thread score is 7285, and the single-thread score is 884. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14317 in multicore and 1452 in single-core. Geekbench results show a multicore score of 11765 and a single-core score of 2017. PassMark tests indicate strong integer math at 88608, floating-point math at 50100, and a multithread score of 28309. The processor sits at the 80th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in average score: the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U is at 27887 (0% delta), the Intel Core i9-10900K is at 27872 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 is at 27932 (-0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-12600KF is at 27799 (0.3% delta). This means the 5800X3D trades blows with these parts within a fraction of a percent in aggregate performance.

For Evolve, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with game state updates, AI decisions, and physics calculations. The high L3 cache helps with latency-sensitive workloads, but the game’s frame pacing at high settings is more likely governed by the GPU. The 8 cores are sufficient for modern FPS titles, and the benchmark data shows that even at 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 283 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck at that point. The single-thread score of 884 in 3DMark is modest compared to newer parts, but the 96 MB L3 cache compensates in gaming scenarios by reducing memory latency. In this title, the CPU’s 3DMark 8-thread score of 5906 suggests it can handle the game’s threaded workloads without issue, and the max-thread score of 7285 is close to the 16-thread score, implying the game does not scale beyond 8 threads significantly.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD104 chip on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 7680 shading units, 240 tensor cores, 60 RT cores, and 80 ROPs. The GPU’s base clock is 2310 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz. Memory is 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The memory clock is 1313 MHz, with 21 Gbps effective. The GPU delivers 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. Its TDP is 285 W, and it requires a 600 W suggested PSU with a 1x 16-pin power connector. It was released on 2023-01-02 and is end-of-life, with a launch MSRP of $799.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 Ti scores 5024 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 176953 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 213808 in Geekbench Vulkan. PassMark results show a G3D score of 31624 and a GPU compute score of 18396. It ranks at the 84th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (avgScore 45152, delta -0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (avgScore 45384, delta -1.3%), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (avgScore 44075, delta 1.6%), and the Intel Arc A730M (avgScore 45592, delta -1.7%). The RTX 4070 Ti sits within a narrow band of these parts, slightly below the mobile 5090 and the Pro 5500 XT, but above the RTX A6000.

For Evolve, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for the game’s textures, and the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handles data transfer efficiently. The boost clock of 2610 MHz contributes to raw rasterization speed, which is the main requirement for this FPS title. The benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 49, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 31624 places it well above the 84th percentile, indicating strong headroom for high refresh rates at lower settings. The combination of high shader count and memory bandwidth means the GPU can push high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset is too demanding for this title’s engine.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 187. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 125, a reduction of 33%. At 4K High, the average is 71, which is a 62% drop from 1080p High. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU has sufficient headroom to maintain frame rates at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low setting achieves 283 FPS, while 1440p Low achieves 206 FPS (a 27% drop), and 4K Low achieves 117 FPS (a 59% drop from 1080p Low). The scaling is not linear, suggesting that memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate become bottlenecks as resolution increases.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 238 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 91 FPS at 4K (a 62% drop from 1080p). The Ultra preset is the most demanding: 129 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 49 FPS at 4K (a 62% drop). The consistent ~33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~62% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the game scales with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance remains constant, so the frame rate decline is attributable to the GPU’s rendering load. At 1080p Low, the 283 FPS suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the sole limiter.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p High settings?

A: The average FPS is 125 at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is a 33% drop from the 1080p High average of 187 FPS, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased pixel load.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p Low?

A: The 1080p Low average is 283 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate. This suggests the CPU can supply frames quickly enough, but the GPU is still the limiting factor at this resolution since the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score is 884, which is modest. The high frame rate indicates no significant CPU bottleneck at 1080p.

Q: What is the difference between Medium and High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 91 FPS with a min of 77 and max of 105, while High averages 71 FPS. The Medium preset provides a 28% higher average frame rate than High, making it a better choice for 4K play.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti ranked above or below its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. It is 0.8% below the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152), 1.3% below the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384), 1.6% above the RTX A6000 (44075), and 1.7% below the Intel Arc A730M (45592).

Q: How does the CPU’s average benchmark score compare to the Intel Core i9-10900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-10900K’s score of 27872. This makes them effectively equal in aggregate performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 49 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K is not playable for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 561st out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places it in the top 15% of all combos, reflecting the strength of both components. The CPU’s 80th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking contribute to this high standing. The 561st rank means there are 560 combos that perform better, likely featuring newer CPUs or higher-tier GPUs. However, within the context of this game, the combo delivers strong results, with 1080p High averaging 187 FPS and 1440p High averaging 125 FPS. The 4K Ultra preset is the only setting where the combo falls below 60 FPS, which is expected given the demanding nature of the preset. The rank of 561 out of 3700 indicates that this is a high-performing combo, suitable for competitive play at 1080p and 1440p, and capable of 4K at Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 187 FPS, which is suitable for 144 Hz monitors, while the Ultra preset averages 129 FPS, still above 120 FPS. For 1080p, High is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the jump from High to Ultra provides diminishing returns for a 31% frame rate drop. At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 125 FPS, which is adequate for 120 Hz displays, while the Medium preset averages 160 FPS for higher refresh rates. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 87 FPS, which is below the 120 FPS threshold but still playable. For 1440p, Medium is recommended for competitive play, while High is suitable for visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 91 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 71 FPS, which is borderline, and the Ultra preset averages 49 FPS, which is not recommended. For 4K, Medium is the best choice, providing a smooth experience with a min FPS of 77 and a max of 105.

The data shows that the combo is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires a compromise. The Medium preset at 4K offers a 28% higher average FPS than High, making it the clear recommendation for 4K play. At 1080p and 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, as it maintains frame rates above 120 FPS while providing better visuals than Medium. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p, where it still achieves 129 FPS, but the visual improvement over High is minimal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 3840x2160, the Low setting averages 117 FPS, the Medium setting averages 91 FPS with a min of 77 and max of 105, the High setting averages 71 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 49 FPS. The Medium setting at 4K is the only one with recorded min and max values, indicating stable performance. At 2560x1440, the Low setting averages 206 FPS, the Medium setting averages 160 FPS with a min of 136 and max of 184, the High setting averages 125 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 87 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Low setting averages 283 FPS, the Medium setting averages 238 FPS with a min of 202 and max of 274, the High setting averages 187 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 129 FPS.

The Medium settings at each resolution have min and max values, showing the frame time variance. At 1080p Medium, the min is 202 and the max is 274, a spread of 72 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the min is 136 and the max is 184, a spread of 48 FPS. At 4K Medium, the min is 77 and the max is 105, a spread of 28 FPS. This indicates that lower resolutions have higher variance, likely due to CPU frame delivery spikes, while higher resolutions have more consistent frame times. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 49 FPS. The Low setting at 1080p achieves 283 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate, demonstrating the combo’s ability to drive high refresh rate monitors at lower settings. The data confirms that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K playable only at Medium settings or below.