Evolve

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Evolve across three resolutions reveal a system that scales predictably with pixel count, though the shape of that scaling curve changes depending on the quality preset. At 1080p Low, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers 307.2 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops performance to 205.5 FPS, a reduction of approximately 33%. At 4K Low, the average settles at 118.7 FPS, which is another 42% decline from the 1440p figure.

The scaling pattern shifts when the preset is raised to Ultra. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 132.8 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is 84.9 FPS, representing a 36% drop — slightly steeper than the Low preset’s 33% decline across the same resolution step. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS marks a 39% reduction from 1440p Ultra. This steeper falloff at higher settings suggests that the GPU is becoming the limiting component more decisively as both resolution and graphical complexity rise.

The data indicates that this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, particularly at Ultra settings where the average dips below 60 FPS. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high — even at Ultra, 132.8 FPS — that the CPU’s role becomes more prominent. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with its 8 cores, 16 threads, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, demonstrates sufficient headroom to keep the GPU fed at lower resolutions. The gap between 1080p Low (307.2 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (132.8 FPS) is a 57% reduction, which is larger than the corresponding 33% gap at 4K (118.7 FPS down to 52 FPS). This compression of the settings gap at 4K is a classic sign of pixel-throughput saturation.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of how each quality preset balances frame rate against visual fidelity. At 4K, the choice is stark: Ultra delivers 52 FPS, which falls below the smoothness threshold many displays target, while High achieves 73.2 FPS and Low reaches 118.7 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K produces 88.3 FPS, which represents a 70% improvement over Ultra while still maintaining a substantial portion of the visual upgrade over Low.

For 1440p, the situation is more forgiving. Ultra runs at 84.9 FPS, which is playable, but High at 126.5 FPS offers a 49% improvement and is likely the sweet spot for competitive play. Medium at 161.4 FPS and Low at 205.5 FPS provide even more headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1080p, even Ultra clears 132.8 FPS, making it a viable option for most users, while High (187.3 FPS) and Medium (241.5 FPS) offer progressively larger margins for esports-style responsiveness.

The data suggests that High is the most balanced preset across all three resolutions. It maintains a 73.2 FPS floor at 4K, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, and scales to 126.5 FPS at 1440p and 187.3 FPS at 1080p. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates should consider Low, which never drops below 118.7 FPS even at 4K. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p usage, where the 132.8 FPS result remains competitive.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 2610 MHz, with a base clock of 2340 MHz. These specifications translate into a Passmark G3D score of 31811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569, placing the GPU at the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

In Evolve, the GPU’s memory capacity appears sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the 52 FPS result is more likely constrained by compute throughput than by VRAM overflow. The 16 GB frame buffer is generous for a game released in 2015, and the data shows no anomalous collapses that would indicate memory pressure. The pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput needed for the resolution scaling observed.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071 in average benchmark score, which is 0.7% higher, while the RTX A2000 sits 1.6% lower. These deltas are small, indicating that the GPU is positioned in a tight competitive band. The measured FPS in Evolve reflects this mid-to-high-end placement: the card delivers 307.2 FPS at 1080p Low but drops to 52 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 5.9x range that underscores the GPU’s sensitivity to resolution and settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High delivers 126.5 FPS, which balances visual quality and smoothness. At 4K, High still achieves 73.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 52 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 187.3 at 1080p to 126.5 at 1440p, then to 73.2 at 4K. The cumulative reduction from 1080p to 4K is approximately 61%.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Evolve?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, there are no signs of memory-related stutters or collapses. The 16 GB GDDR6X capacity is more than adequate for this title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7800X3D compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31580, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700F (31543) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495).

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1080p produce 307.2 FPS, which is the highest measured result. Medium follows at 241.5 FPS, then High at 187.3 FPS, and Ultra at 132.8 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K across all presets?

A: No. Ultra at 4K averages 52 FPS, which is below 60. High (73.2 FPS), Medium (88.3 FPS), and Low (118.7 FPS) all exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael). It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, drawing a 120 W TDP. The processor’s standout feature is its 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is complemented by 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core. This cache configuration is particularly relevant for gaming workloads that exhibit high data locality.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7800X3D scores 29149 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4115 in single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 34293, with a single-thread score of 3759. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 and 8-thread score of 6539 indicate strong scaling across cores. The processor’s average benchmark score of 31580 places it at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-12700F at a 0.1% delta.

In Evolve, the CPU’s impact is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 307.2 FPS, which is a measure of the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics updates. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and large L3 cache help maintain high minimum frame rates, though the measured data only provides averages. The 1440p Medium result of 161.4 FPS and 1080p Ultra result of 132.8 FPS both indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck at these settings; the GPU’s rendering load dominates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low delivers 307.2 FPS, Medium produces 241.5 FPS, High achieves 187.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 132.8 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 21% reduction, while Medium to High drops another 22%, and High to Ultra falls 29%. This progression shows diminishing returns as settings increase, with the largest relative penalty occurring at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the results are 205.5 FPS (Low), 161.4 FPS (Medium), 126.5 FPS (High), and 84.9 FPS (Ultra). The relative drops are 21% from Low to Medium, 22% from Medium to High, and 33% from High to Ultra. The Ultra penalty is more pronounced at 1440p than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU’s shading and texture units are working harder.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 118.7 FPS (Low), 88.3 FPS (Medium), 73.2 FPS (High), and 52 FPS (Ultra). The percentage declines are 26% from Low to Medium, 17% from Medium to High, and 29% from High to Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only measured configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for high-refresh-rate displays. The range across all 12 measured configurations spans from 52 FPS (4K Ultra) to 307.2 FPS (1080p Low), a 5.9x difference that highlights the wide performance envelope of this hardware combination.