Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics preset. The measured data shows a system capable of high refresh-rate play at 1080p, but one that becomes firmly GPU-bound as pixel count and visual fidelity increase. The combination ranks 1061st out of 1695 tested combos, indicating a mid-pack position that reflects the GPU's age relative to modern processors.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is sharp and consistent, revealing a classic GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 104.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 73 FPS at 2560x1440, a 30.4% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 40.1 FPS, which represents a 61.8% decline from the 1080p figure. This steep scaling curve indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s rendering throughput, not the Ryzen 7 7700’s compute capability, is the limiting factor once resolution climbs.

The pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The system manages 74.9 FPS at 1080p, but this collapses to 52.3 FPS at 1440p and 29.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 30 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for playable frame rates, suggesting that this configuration is not suited for maximum fidelity at 4K. Conversely, the 1440p Ultra result of 52.3 FPS is marginally playable but far from smooth.

At Low settings, the scaling behavior changes character. The 1080p result of 176.1 FPS is exceptionally high, and 1440p still delivers 120.2 FPS. The 4K Low result of 67.6 FPS is a 61.6% drop from 1080p, similar to the High preset’s scaling. This suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU remains the primary bottleneck at 4K, though the absolute frame rates are high enough for a responsive experience.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is never the constraint in this pairing. The 1080p Low result of 176.1 FPS is high enough that any CPU limitation would typically manifest as a plateau across resolutions, but the consistent 60%+ drop to 4K across presets points squarely at the GPU. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result shows the hardware’s architectural limits.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 74.9 FPS, which is smooth for most titles, but the Medium preset offers a substantial improvement at 136.9 FPS. The jump from Medium to Ultra costs 62 FPS, a 45.3% reduction, for what is typically a modest visual gain. The High preset at 104.9 FPS provides a balanced middle ground, offering 30 FPS more than Ultra while still maintaining high visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset is the optimal choice for this hardware. The 73 FPS average is comfortably above the 60 FPS target, while the Ultra preset drops to 52.3 FPS, which introduces noticeable stutter in fast-paced FPS action. The Medium preset at 89.7 FPS is also viable, but High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate headroom. The Low preset at 120.2 FPS is unnecessary given the High result, unless the user prioritizes maximum refresh rate over image quality.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset at 40.1 FPS is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 52.6 FPS is the best option for a playable 4K experience, as it stays above 50 FPS while the Ultra preset falls to 29.8 FPS, which is below the playability threshold. The Low preset at 67.6 FPS is the only way to achieve a smooth 4K experience, but it sacrifices most visual features. Given the data, 4K users should prioritize Medium or High settings depending on their tolerance for frame rate dips.

The measured rows suggest that the Medium preset is the "sweet spot" for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p it yields 136.9 FPS, at 1440p it yields 89.7 FPS, and at 4K it yields 52.6 FPS. This preset provides a consistent experience that scales well with the hardware’s capabilities, avoiding the steep performance penalty of Ultra while delivering a substantial visual upgrade over Low.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the defining component in this configuration. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is adequate for the measured resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result of 29.8 FPS indicates that the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and the 256-bit bus are insufficient for the highest fidelity settings at that resolution. The GPU’s base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz are typical for the Turing architecture, and the 2560 shading units are tasked with the bulk of the rendering work.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400, which scores 22307 (a 0.5% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z at 22006 (a 0.9% delta). The measured FPS data aligns with this mid-range positioning—the card is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s 12 nm process node and 13,600 million transistors are notable in comparison to the CPU’s 5 nm process, but this architectural difference does not manifest in the game’s frame rates. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 160 texture mapping units and 64 render output units are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K scaling data suggests that the pixel fill rate of 113.3 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS is the theoretical ceiling for the GPU’s compute capability, and the measured results show that the card is consistently able to approach this limit at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 176.1 FPS result suggests the GPU is not fully saturated, but at 4K Ultra, the 29.8 FPS result indicates the rendering pipeline is fully loaded. The data confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a 1080p and 1440p card, with 4K support limited to lower presets.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all presets averaging above 74 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is also viable, with the High preset averaging 73 FPS, but 3840x2160 requires dropping to Medium or Low settings to maintain playable frame rates above 50 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431) and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262). It is 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-13905H (40712) and 1.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (39995).

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER sufficient for 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, the Ultra preset averages only 29.8 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for playability. The Medium preset at 52.6 FPS is the highest playable option, while the Low preset at 67.6 FPS offers a smoother experience. The GPU is not recommended for 4K Ultra in this game.

Q: What settings should be used for competitive play?

A: For competitive play, the Low preset at 1080p yields 176.1 FPS, which is the highest measured result. The Medium preset at 136.9 FPS is also viable, providing a balance between frame rate and visual clarity. At 1440p, the Low preset at 120.2 FPS is the best competitive option.

Q: How does the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM affect performance?

A: The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all presets. At 4K, the Ultra preset’s low 29.8 FPS result may be influenced by VRAM capacity, but the data indicates that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints, as the Medium preset at 52.6 FPS shows a significant improvement.

Q: Is this combo better suited for CPU-bound or GPU-bound workloads?

A: The benchmark results indicate a clear GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s 3DMark scores, such as 8484 for 16 threads and 1049 for single-thread, are strong, but the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a 61.8% drop at High settings, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU is capable of higher frame rates than the GPU can deliver.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1061st out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places the configuration in the 62.6th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms approximately 63% of the combinations in the database. The ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range position, as the CPU is a high-end part (91st percentile of all CPUs) while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile.

The rank suggests that this combo is competitive for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls behind systems with newer GPUs. The 4K Ultra result of 29.8 FPS is a significant weakness, and the ranking would likely improve substantially if the GPU were upgraded. The CPU’s strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136, indicate that it is not holding back the GPU at any resolution.

The delta between the CPU and GPU performance tiers is notable. The Ryzen 7 7700’s nearest CPU rivals all have average scores within 1.2% of its 40468, but the RTX 2070 SUPER’s nearest GPU rivals, such as the NVIDIA RTX A400 at 22307, show a similar performance band. This alignment means the combo’s ranking is primarily determined by the GPU’s capabilities in Evolve’s rendering workload.

Given the 1695 total combos, a rank of 1061 indicates that many systems with newer GPUs (such as the RTX 4060 Mobile, which is 2.3% faster than the RTX 2070 SUPER in benchmarks) will outperform this configuration. However, the data shows that the combo is capable of delivering a good experience at 1080p and 1440p, and the 4K performance is acceptable at Medium settings. The ranking is a fair reflection of the hardware’s overall capability in this title, with the GPU being the limiting factor for higher resolutions.