Evolve

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,774. It is essentially neck-and-neck with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,740, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (29,856, 0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (29,682, 0.3% ahead). Performance is statistically identical to these parts.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a launch MSRP of $249, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has a launch MSRP of 799 USD.

Q: What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT?

A: It is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture on AMD Socket AM4. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz, a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and a 105 W TDP. It supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and has 32 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the key specifications of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

A: It is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU with a 5 nm process node. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The base clock is 2310 MHz and the boost clock is 2610 MHz, with a 285 W TDP.

Q: Where does this CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested combos for Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 218th out of 1,695 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 13% of all configurations tested.

Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 308.8 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest is 49.6 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve, and its memory subsystem is a key factor in the results. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is ample for a game from 2015, and the data shows that even at 4K, the GPU doesn't run out of memory headroom, as the performance scaling follows a predictable pattern based on settings rather than hitting a memory wall.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant. With a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, the RTX 4070 Ti has a high operating frequency. The benchmark results show that this GPU has significant headroom at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 308.8 FPS, which is entirely GPU-bound but not at the limit of what the card can output; this suggests the GPU is capable of far more if the game engine allowed it.

The 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are the raw throughput figures that drive the rasterization work in Evolve. The data shows the GPU scaling is nearly linear with resolution when settings are held constant, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all tested settings. For instance, at High settings, the GPU delivers 190 FPS at 1080p, 122.8 FPS at 1440p, and 72.9 FPS at 4K. This is a classic GPU-bound scaling curve, where each resolution step roughly halves the frame rate, reflecting the proportional increase in pixel count.

The RTX 4070 Ti's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) is not heavily exercised by Evolve, given the game's age, but the card's raw power ensures it can brute-force through the game's draw calls. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 31,624 and average benchmark score of 44,900 place it at the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152, 0.6% ahead), the Intel Arc A730M (45,592, 1.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (44,195, 1.6% behind), showing that this desktop card is competitive even against newer mobile and professional parts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 218th out of 1,695 tested combinations for Evolve. This places it in the top 12.9% of all configurations in the database, a strong showing for a system built around a desktop CPU from 2024 and a GPU from early 2023.

This ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's raw performance. The RTX 4070 Ti is a high-end desktop card, and its 85th percentile standing among all GPUs is the main contributor to the combo's overall position. The CPU, while not a top-tier part, is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, so it is not holding the system back in any meaningful way. The combination of two components that are both above the 85th percentile results in a system that ranks in the 87th percentile of all combos tested for this game.

The ranking also indicates that for a game like Evolve, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, the GPU is the limiting factor. The data shows that the system can achieve 308.8 FPS at 1080p Low, which is beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 49.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a competitive FPS. The rank of 218 suggests that there are 217 other combos that can do better, which would be systems with newer or more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX, but for the vast majority of the 1,695 tested combos, this system is faster.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of the system's capabilities.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. Low settings produce 308.8 FPS, Medium produces 238.8 FPS, and High produces 190 FPS. Even Ultra settings, which are the most demanding, yield 127.1 FPS. This means that at 1080p, the system is capable of running the game at maximum refresh rates (144Hz, 240Hz, even 300Hz) on any settings preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. Low settings deliver 204.4 FPS, Medium delivers 157.9 FPS, and High delivers 122.8 FPS. Ultra settings produce 86.3 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as it allows for high refresh rate gaming at High settings (122.8 FPS) while still maintaining playable frame rates at Ultra (86.3 FPS).

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU starts to feel the pressure. Low settings produce 118.2 FPS, which is still excellent for 4K. Medium produces 88.6 FPS, and High produces 72.9 FPS. Ultra settings, however, drop to 49.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that most gamers consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

The scaling pattern is consistent: dropping from High to Medium yields roughly a 20-25% performance increase, and dropping from Medium to Low yields another 25-30% increase. The jump from High to Ultra is the most punishing, costing 35-40% of the frame rate. This suggests that the Ultra preset in Evolve includes settings that are disproportionately expensive, likely related to shadow quality and post-processing effects.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting role in this combo, but it is far from a bottleneck. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it has more than enough processing power for a game like Evolve. The CPU's benchmark scores confirm this: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23,794 and a single-core score of 3,359. The single-core performance is critical for FPS games, as they typically rely on one or two threads for the main game logic and rendering thread.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.80 GHz is high, and its single-thread benchmark scores (3,538 in PassMark single-thread, 959 in 3DMark single-thread) are robust. This ensures that the CPU can feed the RTX 4070 Ti with enough draw calls to keep it busy. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system hits 308.8 FPS, which is a frame rate where CPU limitations would typically show up. The fact that it reaches this level indicates that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU.

The Ryzen 7 5800XT's 32 MB of L3 cache is another factor that helps in gaming. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 6,141 and 16-thread score of 7,683 show that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but for Evolve, the 4-thread score of 3,603 is more relevant, as the game likely uses fewer threads. The CPU's performance in the database is very close to its nearest rivals, with a 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and a -0.3% delta from the Ryzen 7 6800HS, meaning there is no meaningful difference between these parts in terms of overall compute.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1920x1080 displays, the system is overkill. Even at Ultra settings, it produces 127.1 FPS, which is beyond most 1080p monitors' refresh rates. The recommendation is to use the Ultra preset if you have a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor, as it will be fully utilized. If you have a 240Hz monitor, dropping to High (190 FPS) or even Medium (238.8 FPS) will allow you to approach the monitor's maximum refresh rate, but the visual quality loss is noticeable. For competitive play, Low settings at 308.8 FPS is the best choice if you have a 300Hz monitor.

For 2560x1440 displays, the High preset at 122.8 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily driving a 120Hz or 144Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 157.9 FPS is the better choice for a 165Hz or higher refresh rate monitor, but the visual difference between Medium and High in Evolve is significant enough that most users will prefer High. Ultra at 86.3 FPS is playable but does not fully utilize a 144Hz monitor; it is only recommended if you prioritize image quality over smoothness.

For 3840x2160 displays, the High preset at 72.9 FPS is the best experience. It is above 60 FPS and provides good visual quality. The Medium preset at 88.6 FPS is an alternative if you want a higher frame rate buffer, but High is recommended for the better image quality. Ultra at 49.6 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel noticeably less smooth. Low at 118.2 FPS is viable for competitive gaming at 4K, but the severe reduction in visual fidelity makes it a poor trade-off for most users.

In summary, for the best overall experience with this combo, use High settings at any resolution. It delivers 190 FPS at 1080p, 122.8 FPS at 1440p, and 72.9 FPS at 4K, all of which are smooth and visually appealing. The Ultra preset should only be used at 1080p or 1440p where the frame rate is still playable, and the Low preset is best reserved for maximum competitive performance at 1080p.