Evolve

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 29th out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 1% of all tested configurations.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 D have, and what memory type does it use?

A: The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This is more than sufficient for Evolve's textures and effects at any resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It includes 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest average FPS is 329, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The Medium preset at the same resolution reaches 300 FPS average.

Q: Does the game show a significant FPS drop at 4K compared to 1080p?

A: Yes. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 170 at 1920x1080 to 65 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 105 FPS (approximately 62%). At Low settings, the drop is from 329 to 154 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rival in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77,712, which is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940).

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 29 out of 2,872 tested configurations in Evolve. This places the combination in the 99th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms approximately 99% of all systems tested in this game. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU's high single-thread performance and the GPU's massive compute resources.

The CPU itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 33,079. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33,089, 0% delta), Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091, 0% delta), and AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201, -0.4% delta). The 7800X3D sits effectively at parity with these processors in overall CPU benchmarks, yet the combo rank in Evolve is boosted substantially by the RTX 5090 D's capabilities.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090 D ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. Its nearest rival comparison shows a mixed picture: it is 1.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904), but 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940) and 2.1-2.4% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants. However, in Evolve specifically, the RTX 5090 D's combination of 32 GB VRAM and high memory bandwidth (1.79 TB/s) proves advantageous for maintaining high frame rates across all settings.

The data indicates that this combo excels at lower resolutions, where the CPU's 5.00 GHz boost clock and 96 MB L3 cache can fully feed the GPU. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 329 FPS average, which is near the theoretical maximum for many displays. The combo rank of 29 suggests that only 28 other combinations tested in Evolve achieve higher overall performance, making this a top-tier configuration for this title.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GB202 chip contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is critical for Evolve at high resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo averages 65 FPS, while at the same resolution with Low settings, it reaches 154 FPS. The memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and geometry processing do not become bottlenecks, even when the GPU is pushing over 100 FPS at 4K with Medium settings.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 170 ray tracing cores. While Evolve does not heavily utilize ray tracing, the raw rasterization performance from 21,760 shading units drives the high frame rates observed. The texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s are more than sufficient for the game's rendering demands.

The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, scores 78,940, which is 1.6% higher. However, in Evolve, the RTX 5090 D's performance is strong enough to place the combo in the top 29 positions out of 2,872 tested.

The GPU's 575 W TDP and dual-slot design require a 950 W suggested PSU and a 16-pin power connector. These power requirements are substantial, but the performance delivered in Evolve justifies the power draw for users seeking maximum frame rates.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The Medium preset provides both minimum and maximum FPS values, while other presets report only average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 329 FPS. Medium settings average 300 FPS, with a minimum of 255 FPS and maximum of 345 FPS. High settings average 246 FPS, and Ultra settings average 170 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 159 FPS, showing that the GPU scales well with increasing graphical demands.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but show a noticeable step down. Low settings average 271 FPS. Medium settings average 210 FPS, with a minimum of 179 FPS and maximum of 242 FPS. High settings average 165 FPS, and Ultra settings average 114 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 157 FPS, similar to the 1080p gap.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings average 154 FPS. Medium settings average 120 FPS, with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 138 FPS. High settings average 94 FPS, and Ultra settings average 65 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 89 FPS, narrower than at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU becomes more constrained as resolution increases.

The Medium preset consistently provides the most complete data with both minimum and maximum FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 255 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 179 FPS is still well above typical display refresh rates. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 102 FPS remains playable on high-refresh monitors.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 300 FPS average with a minimum of 255 FPS, ensuring no noticeable stutter even during intense combat sequences. The maximum of 345 FPS suggests the system has headroom for occasional spikes without frame drops.

At 2560x1440, Medium provides 210 FPS average with a minimum of 179 FPS. This is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on 1440p monitors, allowing for tear-free gameplay with V-Sync or G-Sync enabled. The minimum of 179 FPS indicates the system rarely drops below comfortable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, Medium delivers 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS. For 4K displays with 120 Hz refresh rates, this preset is ideal. The minimum of 102 FPS is close to the 120 FPS average but still maintains smooth motion. High settings at 4K drop to 94 FPS average, which may cause noticeable judder on 120 Hz displays without adaptive sync.

For users with high-refresh 1080p monitors (240 Hz or higher), Low settings at 329 FPS average provide the best experience for competitive play. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 29 FPS (from 329 to 300), which may be acceptable for most users. Ultra settings at 1080p still deliver 170 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most mainstream monitors.

At 1440p, High settings at 165 FPS average are suitable for 165 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 114 FPS works well for 120 Hz displays. The data shows that Medium is the most versatile preset, offering the highest minimum FPS across all resolutions while maintaining visual fidelity.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature of the X3D variant, providing substantial performance benefits in games that are cache-sensitive.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 16,817 multi-core and 1,713 single-core. Geekbench scores are 15,610 multi-core and 2,426 single-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 959 single-thread to 7,980 16-thread scores, indicating efficient use of additional threads. Passmark tests reveal specific strengths: 103,639 in integer math, 61,187 in floating-point math, and 38,4669 in data compression.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is significant at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 329 FPS average, which requires the CPU to feed the GPU with enough draw calls and physics calculations. The 96 MB L3 cache helps maintain low latency for game data, while the 5.00 GHz boost clock provides responsive single-thread performance.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth complements the GPU's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes ensures the GPU has full bandwidth for data transfer. The 120 W TDP is modest for a high-performance desktop processor, allowing for efficient cooling solutions.

The 7800X3D's average benchmark score of 33,079 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, scores 33,089, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-13650HX also scores 33,089, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33,201, which is 0.4% higher. These small differences suggest that the 7800X3D is competitive with modern mid-range and high-end processors.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the system's components interact under increasing load. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 329 at 1920x1080 to 271 at 2560x1440 (a decrease of 58 FPS, or 17.6%), and further to 154 at 3840x2160 (a decrease of 117 FPS from 1080p, or 35.6%). The scaling from 1440p to 4K is a 117 FPS drop, which is steeper than the 1080p to 1440p drop of 58 FPS, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly strained as pixel count rises.

At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 300 at 1080p to 210 at 1440p (a 90 FPS drop, or 30%), and then to 120 at 4K (a 180 FPS drop from 1080p, or 60%). The minimum FPS follows a similar pattern: 255 at 1080p, 179 at 1440p, and 102 at 4K. The maximum FPS drops from 345 at 1080p to 242 at 1440p and 138 at 4K.

At High settings, the average FPS drops from 246 at 1080p to 165 at 1440p (an 81 FPS drop, or 32.9%), and then to 94 at 4K (a 152 FPS drop from 1080p, or 61.8%). At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 170 at 1080p to 114 at 1440p (a 56 FPS drop, or 32.9%), and then to 65 at 4K (a 105 FPS drop from 1080p, or 61.8%).

The consistency of the percentage drops across Medium, High, and Ultra settings (approximately 30% from 1080p to 1440p and 60% from 1080p to 4K) suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU has sufficient headroom at 1080p to achieve 329 FPS at Low settings, but as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering load dominates. The 4K Ultra result of 65 FPS indicates that the RTX 5090 D is pushed to its limits with maximum settings at this resolution, while the 1080p Low result of 329 FPS shows the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands at lower resolutions.