Evolve

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 262 FPS average, which drops to 176 FPS at 1440p and 100 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 43% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions, where the rendering load increases significantly with each pixel count step.

Looking at Medium settings, the pattern continues: 203 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, and from 1440p to 4K is 43% — almost identical to the Low settings scaling. This consistency suggests that the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with resolution, regardless of quality preset. The High settings row shows 159 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K, again following the same proportional reduction pattern.

Ultra settings present the steepest curve: 110 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling — at 42 FPS average, the system is barely maintaining playable frame rates, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is 43%, which matches the other presets. The data indicates that the primary limiting factor at 4K is the GPU's rendering throughput, as the frame rate reductions track closely with the increased pixel workload rather than showing any CPU bottleneck symptoms.

At 1080p, the gap between Low (262 FPS) and Ultra (110 FPS) is 152 FPS, representing a 58% performance penalty for maximum quality. At 4K, the same comparison shows Low at 100 FPS versus Ultra at 42 FPS, a 58% reduction as well. This proportional penalty across resolutions reinforces that the GPU is the consistent limiting component, with the RX 9070 XT's raw compute power determining the ceiling at every setting level.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT brings substantial hardware to this title. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card provides 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU clocks are listed with a base of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost of 2970 MHz, with memory running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). The chip itself is Navi 48 on RDNA 4.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, containing 53,900 million transistors across a 357 mm² die.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is clearly dominant based on the resolution scaling data. The fact that frame rates drop by roughly 43% when moving from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the rendering pipeline is fully utilizing the GPU's capabilities. The 16 GB VRAM allocation is more than sufficient for this game — Evolve's 2015 release date means texture and geometry data are modest by modern standards, so memory capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor even at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in context: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260, Geekbench OpenCL of 17428, and Vulkan of 65879. The PassMark G3D score of 26795 with a GPU compute score of 15864 further characterizes its compute capabilities. The percentile ranking versus all GPUs is 55, indicating that the RX 9070 XT sits near the middle of the database's tested GPU population. Its nearest rivals by average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (deltaPct 0.1), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (deltaPct 0.2), NVIDIA P106-090 (deltaPct 0.5), and AMD Radeon Pro 555 (deltaPct 1) — though these comparisons are based on aggregate benchmarks rather than Evolve-specific performance.

The GPU's clock behavior is relevant to the measured results. With a game clock of 2400 MHz and boost reaching 2970 MHz, the card has significant headroom for sustained load. The 304 W TDP and dual 8-pin power connectors suggest the card is designed for high-power scenarios, which aligns with the observed frame rates at 4K where the GPU is working hardest. The pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s provide theoretical ceilings that the Evolve measurements approach at lower resolutions but do not saturate at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT achieves a rank of 881 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places the combo in the top 24% of all tested pairings in this database. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all measured resolutions and settings, weighted toward the system's overall capability in this specific game.

The CPU component of this combo has an average benchmark score of 29879, ranking at the 81st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (avgScore 29868, deltaPct 0), AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (avgScore 29955, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (avgScore 29955, deltaPct -0.3), and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (avgScore 29713, deltaPct 0.6). These deltaPct values show that the 5800XT is essentially performance-equivalent to these mobile and desktop parts within a 1% band.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 13543 places it at the 55th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival comparisons show tight clustering: AMD Radeon HD 7770M (avgScore 13536, deltaPct 0.1), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (avgScore 13515, deltaPct 0.2), NVIDIA P106-090 (avgScore 13470, deltaPct 0.5), and AMD Radeon Pro 555 (avgScore 13407, deltaPct 1). The RX 9070 XT leads these rivals by margins of 0.1% to 1%, indicating that its aggregate benchmark performance is only marginally ahead of much older or lower-tier parts.

The combo's rank of 881 out of 3700 suggests that while the individual components perform adequately, the pairing does not achieve top-tier results in Evolve specifically. This is likely due to the game's age and its optimization patterns, which may not fully utilize the modern architecture of the RX 9070 XT. The rank indicates that many other combos in the database achieve higher frame rates in this title, possibly due to different CPU-GPU balance characteristics or manufacturer-specific optimizations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings in Evolve with this hardware. At 1080p, all settings exceed 100 FPS, with Low at 262 FPS, Medium at 203 FPS, High at 159 FPS, and Ultra at 110 FPS. The Ultra preset remains above 100 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh-rate displays. For players prioritizing smoothness, the High preset at 159 FPS offers a substantial improvement over Ultra while maintaining visual quality.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. High settings produce 107 FPS average, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for standard refresh rate monitors. Medium settings deliver 136 FPS, providing headroom for higher refresh displays. Ultra settings drop to 74 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. Low settings at 176 FPS are excessive for most use cases, suggesting that Medium or High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at this resolution.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. High settings achieve 61 FPS average, which is right at the threshold for smooth 60 Hz gameplay. Medium settings provide 77 FPS, offering a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings fall to 42 FPS, which is below the playability threshold for most users. Low settings reach 100 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is significant. The optimal 4K experience is Medium settings at 77 FPS, which balances visual quality with smooth performance.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. The measured data shows Medium at 203 FPS (1080p), 136 FPS (1440p), and 77 FPS (4K), with minimum FPS values of 172, 116, and 66 respectively. The minimum FPS figures are particularly important — they indicate that even in demanding scenes, the Medium preset maintains playable frame rates at all resolutions. For 4K specifically, Medium is the recommended choice given the 66 FPS minimum, which keeps gameplay smooth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings produces the following average FPS: Low at 262, Medium at 203 (minimum 172, maximum 233), High at 159, and Ultra at 110. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 172 indicates that even during intense gameplay sequences, the frame rate stays well above refresh rate thresholds. The spread from Low to Ultra is 152 FPS, with each step up in quality costing approximately 50 FPS on average.

At 2560x1440, the measurements show Low at 176 FPS, Medium at 136 (minimum 116, maximum 156), High at 107, and Ultra at 74. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 116 ensures smooth gameplay on 120 Hz displays. The step from High to Ultra costs 33 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 29 FPS. The Low to Medium improvement of 40 FPS suggests diminishing returns at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals Low at 100 FPS, Medium at 77 (minimum 66, maximum 89), High at 61, and Ultra at 42. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 66 is just above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a safety margin for consistent performance. High at 61 FPS average leaves no such margin, as any frame time spike could drop below 60. Ultra at 42 FPS is clearly not suitable for smooth gameplay, while Low at 100 FPS demonstrates the GPU's capability when visual effects are minimized.

The pattern across all resolutions shows a consistent relationship between settings tiers. Medium is always approximately 25% faster than High, and Low is approximately 30% faster than Medium. Ultra is consistently the slowest, with the largest performance penalty occurring at 4K where it drops to 42 FPS from High's 61 FPS. This data suggests that the game's Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost up to 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and features 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache. It connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes and is built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which would not occur if the CPU were the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting performance, we would expect similar frame rates across resolutions, particularly at 1080p where the GPU has less work. Instead, the 262 FPS at 1080p Low versus 100 FPS at 4K Low indicates the GPU is the primary constraint.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its capability for gaming workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 959 (single-thread) to 7683 (16-thread) and 7680 (max-thread), suggesting the CPU scales well with thread utilization. PassMark physics score of 1355 and multithread score of 28053 further characterize its gaming-relevant performance.

The CPU's percentile ranking at 81 among all CPUs, with nearest rivals all within 0.6% deltaPct, confirms it is a competitive gaming processor. However, in Evolve specifically, the 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for the game's requirements. The data does not show any CPU-related frame rate limitations, as the FPS values continue to climb at lower resolutions, indicating headroom remains in the CPU's processing capacity.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Evolve?

A: The data shows 1440p provides the best balance, with High settings at 107 FPS and Medium at 136 FPS. At 4K, the frame rates drop to 61 FPS (High) and 77 FPS (Medium), while 1080p offers excessive frame rates above 159 FPS across all settings.

Q: How does the GPU's 16 GB VRAM affect Evolve performance?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for Evolve, which released in 2015. The memory capacity is not a limiting factor at any resolution or setting, as the measured FPS data shows consistent scaling patterns without any VRAM-related stalls.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems in Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 881 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 24% of all pairings. The CPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 55th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: No, the 4K Ultra setting produces only 42 FPS average, which is below the standard 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset at 77 FPS is the highest quality setting that maintains smooth gameplay at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rivals are the Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, deltaPct 0), Ryzen 7 8845HS (29955, deltaPct -0.3), Ryzen 7 7840HS (29955, deltaPct -0.3), and Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, deltaPct 0.6). All rivals are within a 0.6% performance band.

Q: What settings give the safest frame rate minimums at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Medium provides a minimum of 172 FPS. At 1440p, Medium provides a minimum of 116 FPS. At 4K, Medium provides a minimum of 66 FPS. These are the only settings with recorded minimum FPS values in the data, and all maintain playable frame rates.