Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a performance envelope in Evolve that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics preset. The measured data shows a clear progression from CPU-bound territory at 1080p to GPU-bound behavior at 4K, with the system ranking in the 82nd percentile of tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the shifting bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 291.8 at 1920x1080 to 113.7 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 178.1 FPS. This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is increasingly challenged as pixel count rises. The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets, though the magnitude varies.

At Medium settings, the drop from 228.9 FPS at 1080p to 85.0 FPS at 4K represents a 143.9 FPS difference. High settings show a similar trend, moving from 176.6 FPS down to 68.3 FPS. The Ultra preset exhibits the most severe scaling, plunging from 122.4 FPS at 1080p to 44.8 FPS at 4K, a 77.6 FPS loss. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has sufficient headroom to push frame rates well beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering capacity becomes the dominant constraint.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings grows with resolution. At 1080p, the spread is 169.4 FPS (291.8 vs 122.4), while at 4K it narrows to 68.9 FPS (113.7 vs 44.8). This narrowing indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, leaving less performance on the table when lowering quality.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU combination achieves a rank of 307 out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. This places the pairing in the top 18.1% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects balanced component selection. The rank is particularly notable given the game's release in 2015, as newer hardware typically overperforms in older titles due to generational efficiency gains.

The CPU's individual standing supports this result. The Ryzen 7 7700X holds an average benchmark score of 34313, placing it in the 89th percentile against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500, which scores 34175 (a 0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12800HX at 34136 (0.5% delta). The AMD EPYC 4244P sits marginally ahead at 34599, representing a -0.8% delta from the 7700X. These narrow margins indicate the 7700X is squarely in a competitive performance cluster.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER averages 42576 in synthetic benchmarks, landing in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653, a negligible -0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE trails slightly at 42723 (-0.3%), while the Radeon Pro 580X lags at 41991 (1.4% delta). The combination's in-game rank of 307 suggests that both components contribute effectively without either becoming a severe bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. Its base clock of 4.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.40 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is critical for a 2015 FPS like Evolve that relies on per-core throughput. The processor's L3 cache totals 32 MB shared, with 1 MB L2 per core and 64 KB L1 per core, reducing memory latency for frequently accessed game data.

Single-threaded workloads are a clear strength. The CPU scores 1090 in 3DMark single-thread tests, 431 in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 2985 in Geekbench single-core. These figures indicate the 7700X can handle the game's primary simulation thread without creating a bottleneck at lower resolutions. Multi-threaded performance is equally robust, with Cinebench R23 multicore reaching 30325 and Passmark multithread scoring 35686.

The measured FPS at 1080p Low (291.8) demonstrates the CPU's capacity to feed the GPU at high frame rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system maintains 122.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution for any preset. The 16 threads may provide headroom for background tasks, though Evolve's age means it likely does not fully utilize them. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking against all processors confirms its capability to support the RTX 4070 SUPER without holding it back in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 291.8 FPS on Low, 228.9 FPS on Medium, 176.6 FPS on High, and 122.4 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a smooth progression, with each settings tier reducing average frame rate by roughly 50-60 FPS. The 1080p results are consistently high, indicating that even the most demanding preset remains playable on high refresh rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops but remains strong. Low settings average 195.5 FPS, Medium reaches 151.0 FPS, High hits 117.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 79.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 116.2 FPS, narrower than at 1080p but still substantial. The 1440p High result of 117.5 FPS suggests that this resolution is well-suited for the combination, offering a balance between visual quality and frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 113.7 FPS, Medium drops to 85.0 FPS, High manages 68.3 FPS, and Ultra falls below 60 FPS at 44.8. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that fails to maintain a consistent 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most scenarios but strained by the highest fidelity settings at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU's base clock runs at 1980 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, while memory operates at an effective 21 Gbps. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for Evolve's textures and effects.

The GPU's synthetic performance underscores its capability. It scores 4627 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 192684 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 179271 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark results show a G3D score of 29995 and a GPU compute score of 17108. These benchmarks place the card in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, slightly below the CPU's 89th percentile ranking, suggesting the GPU is the more likely bottleneck in demanding scenarios.

The measured FPS data confirms this. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate of 44.8 is the only sub-60 result, highlighting the GPU's limitation at maximum settings on high-resolution displays. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are substantial, yet the game's rendering load at 4K Ultra exceeds the card's capacity. The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate the card is power-hungry, but the performance justifies the requirement.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on the target display resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 122.4 FPS, which is sufficient for most high-refresh-rate monitors without sacrificing visual quality. The High preset at 176.6 FPS offers a smoother experience for 144 Hz displays, while Medium at 228.9 FPS suits 240 Hz panels. Low at 291.8 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing maximum competitive frame rates.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 117.5 FPS provides the best balance. It maintains frame rates above 100 FPS while retaining most graphical features. Ultra at 79.3 FPS is viable for 60 Hz displays but may feel less responsive on faster panels. Medium at 151.0 FPS is an alternative for high refresh rates, though the visual downgrade from High is noticeable. Low at 195.5 FPS is reserved for esports-style play where frame rate trumps fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to Medium at 85.0 FPS or High at 68.3 FPS. Both remain above 60 FPS, providing a playable experience on 4K displays. Ultra at 44.8 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided unless the user prioritizes image quality over smoothness. Low at 113.7 FPS is a fallback for higher refresh rates, but the visual compromise is significant. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER can handle 4K gaming in Evolve, but settings must be moderated to maintain performance.