Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Evolve?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 178th out of 1695 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 10.5% of all tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 posts an average benchmark score of 40468. It leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 by 0.5% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H by 0.1% and the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 48704, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. It outperforms the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.6% and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile by 2%, while falling 0.7% short of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX and 2.1% behind the Intel Arc A550M.

Q: What frame rates can this combo achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 311.1 FPS on Low settings, 242.3 FPS on Medium, 188.1 FPS on High, and 129.6 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the GPU's memory configuration affect performance?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. This ample capacity and bandwidth support high-resolution gaming, as shown by the 71.3 FPS average at 4K High settings.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded capability?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 1049 in 3DMark single-thread, 416 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1737 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 4136 in Cinebench R23 single-core, alongside a Passmark single-thread score of 4063.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this combination at rank 178 out of 1695 tested configs in Evolve. That is a strong showing — roughly the 89.5th percentile of all combinations. The ranking reflects a balance between the CPU's position in the 91st percentile of all processors and the GPU's 86th percentile standing. The Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 5.30 GHz, provide ample headroom for the game's FPS demands. Meanwhile, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute handles the rendering workload. The combination outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 177 configurations delivering higher frame rates in this title.

The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is not enormous in percentage terms, but it is consistent across resolutions. At 1080p Ultra, the 129.6 FPS average is high enough for competitive play. At 4K Ultra, the 52.4 FPS average dips below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The rank of 178 suggests that while this is a high-end pairing, it is not at the absolute apex of Evolve performance. Systems with more recent GPUs or higher-tier CPUs occupy the top slots, but this combo still delivers a strong experience in most scenarios.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture-heavy scenes do not bottleneck the rendering pipeline. The GPU's base clock of 2340 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz provide the raw throughput needed for high-refresh-rate gameplay. With 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, the card has substantial resources for both geometry and pixel processing.

The 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the theoretical peak, but the measured results show how this translates into actual frame rates. At 1080p Low, the GPU pushes 311.1 FPS, indicating that the card is far from saturated at lower settings. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces the average by 68.8 FPS (242.3 vs 311.1), and the jump from Medium to High reduces it by another 54.2 FPS (188.1 vs 242.3). This scaling suggests that Evolve's settings have a significant impact on GPU load, with Ultra being the most demanding preset.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its measured performance. It trails the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by just 0.7% in average benchmark score, yet the CMP 50HX is not a gaming-focused card. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 2% lead over the RTX A1000 Mobile and 1.6% lead over the RTX A2000 show it sits comfortably in the upper tier of NVIDIA's lineup. The 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores are present but do not appear to be heavily utilized in this FPS title based on the measured frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance. Low settings yield 311.1 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings drop to 242.3 FPS, still excellent for esports-level play. High settings produce 188.1 FPS, maintaining a smooth experience on high-refresh displays. Ultra settings fall to 129.6 FPS, which remains above the 120 FPS threshold for many gaming monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 208 FPS, a 33.1% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings hit 162.7 FPS, while High settings deliver 127.6 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 86.5 FPS, which is still playable but requires a monitor with adaptive sync to avoid tearing. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction across all settings, with the largest percentage drop occurring at Low settings (311.1 to 208, a 33.1% decrease).

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 116.4 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium settings drop to 93.7 FPS, and High settings fall to 71.3 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K average just 52.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 64 FPS difference (116.4 to 52.4), representing a 55% reduction in performance. This data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings compromises.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 provides the processing foundation for this combo. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture, deliver strong multi-threaded performance that supports modern game engines. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz give the CPU flexibility to handle both lightly-threaded game logic and heavily-threaded background tasks. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache reduces memory latency, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame times.

The CPU's benchmark results show a balanced profile. The 3DMark scores range from 1049 in single-thread to 8484 in 16-thread tests, demonstrating good scaling across core counts. Cinebench R23 scores of 4136 single-core and 29302 multi-core place the CPU in the 91st percentile of all processors. This is a strong result, but it is notably the CPU's nearest rivals are within a narrow band. The Ryzen 9 7940H scores 40431 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40712 (0.6% higher). These differences are within the margin of error for most workloads.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU's, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 311.1 FPS average suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU can feed frames faster than the card can render them. At 4K Ultra, the 52.4 FPS average is clearly GPU-limited. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC ensure efficient operation, though the data does not include power consumption measurements. The Passmark multithread score of 34470 and single-thread score of 4063 indicate the CPU can handle Evolve's physics and AI workloads without becoming a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear hierarchy of settings for this combo. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates. Ultra settings at 129.6 FPS are suitable for gamers with 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors, while High settings at 188.1 FPS provide a comfortable margin for higher refresh rates. Low settings at 311.1 FPS are overkill for most displays but useful for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 127.6 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra settings at 86.5 FPS are playable but may require a monitor with adaptive sync to avoid screen tearing. Medium settings at 162.7 FPS provide a significant performance boost over High with a modest visual sacrifice. Low settings at 208 FPS are ideal for players who prioritize frame rate above all else.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations change. High settings at 71.3 FPS offer a smooth experience on 60 Hz displays, but Medium settings at 93.7 FPS provide more headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings at 52.4 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for consistent gameplay. Low settings at 116.4 FPS are the best option for 4K players who want to maintain high refresh rates, though the visual fidelity is significantly reduced.

For the best overall experience, High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 127.6 FPS, which balances visual quality with smoothness. This setting combination maximizes the GPU's 16 GB memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth without pushing the card to its limits. Players with 1080p monitors can comfortably use Ultra settings at 129.6 FPS, while 4K users should opt for Medium settings at 93.7 FPS to stay above the 90 FPS threshold.