Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing in Evolve presents a striking asymmetry: a modern eight-core CPU paired with a GPU whose architecture dates to 2017. The measured frame rates in this database reflect that imbalance, with the RX 570 consistently limiting performance across all tested resolutions and settings. This analysis walks through the exact data, placing the combo’s rank, GPU behavior, CPU capabilities, and resolution scaling into context.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested configurations in Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 3545 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of all tested pairings for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 77, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings yield 60 FPS, High yields 47 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory bandwidth compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RX 570 has 224.0 GB/s bandwidth with a 256-bit bus and 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Its average benchmark score is 28766, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800M and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M295X.

Q: What are the CPU’s core and thread counts?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It belongs to the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) on a 5 nm process.

*Q: Does the RX 570 support modern APIs needed for Evolve?*

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. This means it is compatible with the game’s rendering requirements, though its raw performance limits are evident in the frame rates.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 1987 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 19088 in multi-core. These numbers indicate strong per-core capability, which is relevant for a game like Evolve that relies on consistent frame pacing.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this configuration at 3545 out of 3700 tested combos. This is a low rank, but the context matters: the ranking reflects the entire system’s performance in Evolve, not just the CPU or GPU individually. Since the RX 570 is an end-of-life GPU from 2017, its 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, and the measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

For comparison, the GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 470, which scores 28996 (0.8% higher). The RX 570’s own average benchmark score is 28766, placing it at the 74th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, however, is a different story: the Ryzen 7 7700X sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35909. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802, 0.3% lower), the Intel Core 7 250H (35728, 0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (35719, 0.5% lower).

The gap between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s lower percentile explains the combo’s rank. In Evolve, the GPU cannot keep pace with what the CPU can feed it, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 77 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 12 FPS. This is a GPU-bound scenario, as the CPU’s 16 threads and high boost clock are more than sufficient for a game released in 2015. The rank of 3545 out of 3700 is thus a reflection of the GPU’s age rather than the CPU’s capability.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip, using the GCN 4.0 architecture on a 14 nm process. It has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, with a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s bandwidth and 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. The GPU’s pixel rate is 39.81 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 159.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS.

In Evolve, these specifications translate to measurable limits. At 1920x1080, the GPU delivers 77 FPS on Low, 60 FPS on Medium, 47 FPS on High, and 32 FPS on Ultra. The step from Medium to High costs 13 FPS, while High to Ultra costs another 15 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated as settings increase. At 2560x1440, the numbers drop to 52 FPS (Low), 40 FPS (Medium), 31 FPS (High), and 22 FPS (Ultra). At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles further: 29 FPS (Low), 23 FPS (Medium), 18 FPS (High), and 12 FPS (Ultra).

The 4 GB VRAM is a key constraint. While Evolve may not require more than 4 GB at 1080p, the high-resolution textures at 4K can exceed that capacity, causing the GPU to rely on slower memory access. The measured data does not include VRAM usage, but the sharp FPS drop from 1080p to 4K (e.g., 47 FPS to 18 FPS at High settings) is consistent with a GPU that is both compute-bound and memory-bandwidth-bound. The RX 570’s 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p but becomes a bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Here is the full breakdown:

1920x1080:

• Low: 77 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average (min 51, max 69)
• High: 47 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 52 FPS average
• Medium: 40 FPS average (min 34, max 46)
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 29 FPS average
• Medium: 23 FPS average (min 19, max 26)
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 12 FPS average

The data shows a clear linear progression: each step up in settings reduces FPS by roughly 15-25%, and each step up in resolution reduces FPS by roughly 35-45%. For instance, moving from 1080p Low (77 FPS) to 1440p Low (52 FPS) is a 32.5% drop. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (29 FPS), the drop is 44.2%. The only rows with min/max values are Medium settings, which provide a window into frame consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 51-69 FPS (a 18 FPS spread), while at 1440p Medium, it is 34-46 FPS (12 FPS spread), and at 4K Medium, it is 19-26 FPS (7 FPS spread). The tighter range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is more consistently saturated, reducing variability but also lowering the average.

Ultra settings are the most punishing. At 1080p Ultra, the combo manages 32 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 22 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it reaches only 12 FPS. These numbers are not playable for a fast-paced FPS like Evolve, which requires quick reactions. Low and Medium settings at 1080p are the only configurations that approach playable frame rates, with 77 FPS and 60 FPS respectively.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end desktop CPU from the 7000 series, released in September 2022. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU is built on Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael) using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory (dual-channel, 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) and has 64 KB L1 cache per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU’s TDP is 105 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5.

Benchmark scores for the 7700X are strong. In Cinebench R23, it scores 1987 single-core and 19088 multi-core. In Geekbench, it scores 2289 single-core and 12451 multi-core. The 3DMark scores range from 1090 (single-thread) to 8859 (16 threads), showing good scaling across threads. The PassMark single-thread score is 4190, and the multi-thread score is 35686. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of tested CPUs.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics. The game was released in 2015, so its threading model likely uses fewer than 8 cores, but the 7700X’s high boost clock (5.40 GHz) ensures strong single-thread performance. The measured FPS data, however, shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. Consider the 1080p Low result of 77 FPS: if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect similar FPS across all GPU settings. Instead, the FPS drops to 60 at Medium and 47 at High, indicating that the GPU is the constraint. The same pattern holds at 1440p and 4K, where FPS scales down with resolution, a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

The CPU’s closest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.3% lower average score), the Intel Core 7 250H (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (0.5% lower). These rivals have similar average benchmark scores, so the 7700X is not uniquely fast or slow for its class. In Evolve, the CPU’s 16 threads and high clock speed are more than adequate, and the data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield far larger FPS gains than upgrading the CPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo in Evolve depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 77 FPS, which is smooth for an FPS. Medium settings produce 60 FPS, which is also acceptable, and the min/max range of 51-69 FPS indicates reasonable stability. High settings drop to 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play.

At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 52 FPS, which is borderline playable, while Medium drops to 40 FPS (min 34, max 46). High and Ultra are not recommended, as they produce 31 FPS and 22 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, none of the settings are playable: Low is 29 FPS, Medium is 23 FPS, High is 18 FPS, and Ultra is 12 FPS.

The data suggests that the optimal preset is 1080p Medium, balancing frame rate (60 FPS) with visual quality. The min/max values (51-69 FPS) show that the frame time is consistent enough for gameplay. If the user prioritizes frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 77 FPS is the better choice. For 1440p users, Low at 52 FPS is the only viable option, and even then, the experience may feel slightly stuttery in intense scenes. 4K is not viable with this GPU, as even Low settings fail to reach 30 FPS.

One notable observation is that Medium settings at 1080p (60 FPS) are only 22% slower than Low (77 FPS), while High (47 FPS) is 22% slower than Medium. The jump from High to Ultra (32 FPS) is a 32% drop, which suggests that Ultra settings impose a disproportionate cost on this GPU. Users should avoid Ultra unless they are willing to accept sub-30 FPS gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 77 (1080p) to 52 (1440p) to 29 (4K). This is a 32.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 44.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the drop is from 47 (1080p) to 31 (1440p) to 18 (4K), representing a 34.0% drop and a 41.9% drop respectively. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 32 (1080p) to 22 (1440p) to 12 (4K), a 31.3% drop and a 45.5% drop.

These percentages are consistent with a GPU-bound system. When the GPU is the bottleneck, doubling the pixel count (e.g., from 1080p to 1440p) reduces FPS by roughly 30-40%, and tripling it (from 1080p to 4K) reduces FPS by roughly 60-70%. The CPU’s performance is unaffected by resolution, so if the CPU were the limit, we would see flat FPS across resolutions. Instead, the FPS scales inversely with pixel count, confirming that the RX 570’s rendering throughput (5.095 TFLOPS) and memory bandwidth (224.0 GB/s) are the limiting factors.

The Medium settings rows provide the only min/max data, which allows for a closer look at frame pacing under resolution scaling. At 1080p Medium, the range is 51-69 FPS (average 60). At 1440p Medium, the range is 34-46 FPS (average 40). At 4K Medium, the range is 19-26 FPS (average 23). The average FPS drops by 33.3% from 1080p to 1440p, and by 42.5% from 1440p to 4K. The min FPS drops by 33.3% and 44.1% respectively, indicating that the lower end of the frame rate distribution scales similarly to the average. This suggests that the GPU is uniformly stressed across all frame times, with no sudden spikes or stutters beyond what the average indicates.

The resolution scaling analysis also highlights the VRAM limitation. The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory is likely insufficient for 4K textures, causing the GPU to swap data in and out of the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. This would exacerbate the FPS drop at 4K, particularly at High and Ultra settings where texture quality is higher. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the FPS is 12, which is the lowest measured value in the entire set. This is a clear sign that the GPU is overwhelmed, not just by pixel count but also by memory pressure.

In summary, the Ryzen 7 7700X provides ample CPU headroom, but the RX 570 cannot deliver playable frame rates beyond 1080p Medium. The combo’s rank of 3545 out of 3700 is justified by the GPU’s age and performance ceiling. Users seeking better performance in Evolve would need to lower resolution or settings, or consider a GPU upgrade, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in any tested configuration.