Evolve

# AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Evolve

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title that responds strongly to both CPU and GPU resources. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a system capable of high-refresh gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra remains a demanding target. The data shows this pairing ranks in the 83rd percentile for both CPU and GPU benchmarks individually, and the in-game combo ranking of 616 out of 3700 tested combinations places it firmly in the upper tier of tested systems.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS. This frame rate range indicates smooth, highly responsive gameplay that would fully utilize a high-refresh-rate monitor.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, which places it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, -0.4% delta). It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all scoring 33089-33091 with 0% delta.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This configuration supports the high-resolution textures and effects in Evolve without memory-related bottlenecks at the tested settings.

Q: What is the best 4K performance this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 111 FPS, which occurs with Low settings. Medium settings yield 86 FPS, High settings drop to 68 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 47 FPS, showing a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate at 4K.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 616th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 16.6% of all systems tested for this game. This ranking reflects a strong overall balance between the CPU and GPU for Evolve's specific workload.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The RTX 4070 SUPER has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Raphael codename, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The processor's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining characteristic, providing substantial on-die storage for game data that Evolve's engine can leverage to reduce memory latency and improve frame pacing. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, which complements the cache hierarchy in feeding data to the cores efficiently.

Benchmark results for the 7800X3D show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16817 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15610. The single-thread scores of 1713 (Cinebench R23) and 2426 (Geekbench) indicate solid per-core performance, which is critical for Evolve's game logic and physics calculations. The 3DMark results show scalable performance across thread counts: 1887 for 2 threads, 3684 for 4 threads, 6539 for 8 threads, and 7967 for max threads, demonstrating that the processor efficiently utilizes additional cores without significant scaling penalties.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 83 means it outperforms 83% of all tested CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both with identical average scores of 33089 and 0% delta, indicating that the 7800X3D is at parity with these alternatives in general compute workloads. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201 with a -0.4% delta, meaning it is marginally ahead, but the difference is negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is particularly important for handling the game's AI-driven monster and hunter behaviors, as well as the physics simulation for the dynamic environments. The 7800X3D's high single-thread performance and large cache help maintain consistent frame times, especially during chaotic encounters where multiple entities interact simultaneously. The processor's 120 W TDP and unlocked multiplier (false) indicate a fixed-clock design that prioritizes efficiency and stability over overclocking headroom.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, specifically the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, with a transistor density of 121.8 million per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus that delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. It features 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The pixel rate is 198.0 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 554.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 35.48 TFLOPS. These specifications allow the RTX 4070 SUPER to handle Evolve's rendering demands at high resolutions and quality settings, though the game's age means it does not utilize the full ray tracing or DLSS capabilities of the architecture.

Benchmark scores for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 29995 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 172795, with the Vulkan score reaching 205624. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance. The GPU's percentile ranking of 83 places it above 83% of all tested GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1% delta), showing the 4070 SUPER is competitive with higher-end workstation and newer mobile parts.

In Evolve, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures and effects, even at 4K resolution. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering do not become bottlenecked by memory throughput. The GPU's 220 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector make it a manageable addition to a gaming system, with the suggested PSU rating of 550 W providing adequate headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates: 292 FPS on Low, 226 FPS on Medium (with min 192, max 260), 177 FPS on High, and 123 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is primarily CPU-limited, as even the most demanding preset maintains a frame rate well above typical display refresh rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count: 196 FPS on Low, 152 FPS on Medium (with min 129, max 174), 119 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 1440p dips below 100 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor at this resolution, though the frame rate remains playable for competitive gaming.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance reflects the significant GPU workload: 111 FPS on Low, 86 FPS on Medium (with min 73, max 99), 68 FPS on High, and 47 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 47 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, indicating that this preset is not ideal for this combo at 4K. However, the Medium preset at 86 FPS provides a playable experience with reasonable visual quality.

The frame rate deltas between settings show a consistent pattern: Low to Medium costs approximately 66 FPS at 1080p, 44 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. Medium to High costs 49 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. High to Ultra costs 54 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. These diminishing returns in frame rate cost as resolution increases indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's performance ceiling allows for high frame rates at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 616th out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the top 16.6% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's strong CPU performance and the RTX 4070 SUPER's capable GPU performance for this specific game.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking (33079 average benchmark score) and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking (43223 average benchmark score) suggest that both components are well-matched, with neither being a significant bottleneck for the other. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, all score within 0.4% of the 7800X3D, meaning that the CPU is not an outlier in general performance. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile, are within 1% of the 4070 SUPER's average score, indicating that the GPU is also representative of its performance tier.

The combo's rank of 616 suggests that there are 615 tested combinations that perform better in Evolve, likely including systems with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 or more powerful CPUs. However, the fact that this combo ranks in the top 16.6% of all tested combinations indicates that it is well-suited for Evolve's requirements, which include both CPU-intensive AI and physics calculations and GPU-intensive rendering at high resolutions.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking: at 1080p, the system achieves over 120 FPS on all settings, and at 1440p, it maintains over 80 FPS on all settings. These frame rates are competitive with systems that rank higher, especially considering that Evolve is not a particularly demanding game by modern standards, and the combo's performance is more than adequate for smooth gameplay.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the player's resolution and frame rate priorities. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 123 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 177 FPS provides even smoother gameplay with a modest visual reduction, making it the recommended choice for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

At 1440p, the High preset at 119 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, closely matching the 1080p Ultra frame rate. The Ultra preset at 82 FPS is still playable and may be preferred for visual fidelity, but the 37 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests that the visual gains may not justify the performance cost for most players. The Medium preset at 152 FPS is a strong alternative for those prioritizing high refresh rates.

At 4K, the recommended preset is Medium, which achieves 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS, providing a smooth experience that stays above 60 FPS in most scenarios. The High preset at 68 FPS is also viable, though the lower minimum frame rate may cause occasional stutters in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 47 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for a consistent experience, while the Low preset at 111 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the gain in frame rate.

For players with high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz or above), the 1080p High or Medium presets are ideal, as they provide frame rates that can fully utilize the display's capabilities. For 1440p 144 Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 152 FPS is the best choice, while the High preset at 119 FPS is suitable for 120 Hz displays. For 4K 60 Hz displays, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 86 FPS with headroom above the 60 FPS target.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics in Evolve. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 292 FPS at 1080p to 196 FPS at 1440p (a 32.9% decrease) and then to 111 FPS at 4K (a 43.4% decrease from 1440p). This scaling pattern indicates that the CPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly, but the CPU's frame generation rate caps the maximum FPS.

At Medium settings, the frame rate drops from 226 FPS at 1080p to 152 FPS at 1440p (a 32.7% decrease) and then to 86 FPS at 4K (a 43.4% decrease). The similar percentage drops suggest that the scaling is consistent regardless of settings, which is typical for a game where the GPU workload scales linearly with pixel count.

At High settings, the frame rate drops from 177 FPS at 1080p to 119 FPS at 1440p (a 32.8% decrease) and then to 68 FPS at 4K (a 42.9% decrease from 1440p). The 4K High result of 68 FPS is notably lower than the 4K Medium result of 86 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at this resolution and setting combination.

At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 123 FPS at 1080p to 82 FPS at 1440p (a 33.3% decrease) and then to 47 FPS at 4K (a 42.7% decrease). The 4K Ultra result of 47 FPS is the only measured scenario that falls below 60 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is heavily loaded at this resolution and setting.

The consistent percentage drops across settings (approximately 33% from 1080p to 1440p and 43% from 1440p to 4K) suggest that the GPU is the dominant scaling factor, as the CPU's performance does not change with resolution. The fact that the 1080p Low result of 292 FPS is significantly higher than the 4K Low result of 111 FPS indicates that the GPU workload increases substantially with resolution, while the CPU workload remains relatively constant. This analysis suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's performance ceiling is only reached at 1080p with lower settings.