Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 produces a benchmark profile that is almost entirely dictated by the graphics card. In Evolve, this combination ranks 2788th out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 3% of all systems. The data shows a configuration where the CPU’s substantial compute headroom is left largely unused, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at every resolution and settings level tested.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 77 FPS, which is the highest average recorded across the entire test suite. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 51 FPS, a reduction of 26 frames. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 29 FPS. This progression from 1080p to 4K at Low settings represents a 62% loss in frame rate, demonstrating that the GTX 1650’s rendering throughput is the primary constraint.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 32 at 1080p to 22 at 1440p, and finally to 12 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 12 FPS is the lowest figure in the entire dataset, and the drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra represents a 62.5% reduction. This consistent scaling behavior across all settings indicates that the GPU’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are being saturated well before the CPU can become a bottleneck.

The data suggests that resolution scaling in Evolve is heavily GPU-bound for this combo. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of feeding the GTX 1650 at 1080p, but as pixel count increases, the GPU’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus width become insufficient. The 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth is a likely culprit for the steep drop-off at 4K, where texture and geometry data demands exceed what the memory subsystem can deliver.

FAQ

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

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 77, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 29 on Low settings down to 12 on Ultra settings, with Medium producing 23 FPS and High producing 18 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The GTX 1650 sits at the 40th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 9700F ranks at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, creating a significant imbalance.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 77 FPS while Ultra produces 32 FPS, a difference of 45 FPS or approximately 58% lower performance on Ultra.

Q: Does the combo provide playable frame rates at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the combo exceeds 30 FPS on all settings except Ultra, which hits 32 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings exceed 30 FPS with 51 FPS. At 4K, no settings preset reaches 30 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank relative to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2788th out of 2872 total combinations tested in Evolve, placing it in the bottom percentile of all systems.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the dominant factor in these benchmark results. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, the card provides 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 2001 MHz, translating to 8 Gbps effective. The GPU’s base clock is 1485 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and it contains 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. The card’s pixel rate is 53.28 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 93.24 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reflect its position in the market. Its Passmark G3D score is 7880, placing it at the 40th percentile of all GPUs. The card’s average benchmark score is 7472. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon HD 8850M with a score of 7447 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel UHD Graphics 750 with a score of 7441 and a delta of 0.4%, the AMD Radeon R7 350 with a score of 7425 and a delta of 0.6%, and the Intel Arc A310 with a score of 7550 and a delta of -1%. These close scores indicate that the GTX 1650 is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no anomalous deviations.

The GPU’s 4 GB memory capacity is a critical limitation in Evolve. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 12, likely because the game’s texture data exceeds the available VRAM, forcing the card to rely on slower system memory or drop assets. The GTX 1650 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the API requirements for Evolve’s 2015 release, but the hardware’s raw throughput is insufficient for high-resolution gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo produces an average of 77 FPS on Low settings, 59 FPS on Medium, 47 FPS on High, and 32 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but overall consistency.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings yield an average of 51 FPS, Medium produces 40 FPS, High delivers 31 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. This represents a 34% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 1440p on Low settings.

At 3840x2160, the results become largely unplayable. Low settings produce an average of 29 FPS, Medium drops to 23 FPS, High falls to 18 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 12 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach the 30 FPS threshold that is commonly considered the minimum for playable frame rates.

The data shows a clear pattern: each step up in resolution or settings reduces average FPS by approximately 20-30%. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 45 FPS. At 1440p, it narrows to 29 FPS. At 4K, it shrinks to 17 FPS. This narrowing suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU is so heavily constrained that settings changes have less relative impact on performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2788th out of 2872 total tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the bottom 3% of all systems. This ranking is consistent with the GPU’s overall position at the 40th percentile among all GPUs, as the GTX 1650 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s high percentile ranking (94th among all CPUs) does not compensate for the GPU’s modest capabilities.

The ranking indicates that most other tested combinations outperform this setup in Evolve. The actual performance gap is substantial: the average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 32, which is below the 60 FPS target that many modern systems achieve. The combo’s rank suggests it is more suitable for older or less demanding titles, or for playing Evolve at lower resolutions and settings.

The delta between the CPU and GPU performance tiers creates an unusual configuration. The Ryzen 7 9700F has a Passmark multithread score of 36470 and a single-thread score of 4691, both indicating strong processing capability. However, the GTX 1650’s Passmark G3D score of 7880 limits overall system performance. This imbalance means that the CPU is effectively idle waiting for the GPU to complete rendering tasks.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F provides substantial processing headroom that goes largely unused in this configuration. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It is built on the Zen 5 architecture using a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The CPU includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU’s benchmark scores demonstrate its capabilities. Its Passmark single-thread score is 4691, and its multithread score is 36470. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 69996, placing it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX with an average score of 69875 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a score of 70163 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with a score of 69515 and a delta of 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-14700K with a score of 69355 and a delta of 0.9%. These margins are all within 1% of the Ryzen 7 9700F, indicating it performs at the top tier of desktop processors.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is minimized due to the GPU bottleneck. The game’s 2015 release date means it was designed for older hardware, and even at 1080p with Low settings, the GTX 1650 is the limiting factor. The CPU’s high single-thread performance and 16 threads provide more than enough capability to handle game logic and physics, but the rendering pipeline stalls at the GPU. The CPU’s 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is also sufficient for the game’s demands, as the GPU’s 128.1 GB/s bandwidth is the constraining factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combo depends on the user’s resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, Low settings provide the best experience with an average of 77 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p produce 59 FPS, which is close to but slightly below 60 FPS, and the minimum of 50 FPS indicates occasional dips that could be noticeable. High settings at 1080p yield 47 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 32 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings provide a playable experience with 51 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p produce 40 FPS, which is borderline for gameplay, while High and Ultra fall to 31 FPS and 22 FPS respectively. For users with 1440p displays, Low settings are the only viable option if frame rates above 50 FPS are desired.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset delivers acceptable performance. The highest average is 29 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 30 FPS minimum for playability. Users with 4K displays should avoid this resolution entirely with this combo, or significantly reduce the resolution scaling.

The best overall experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which provides the highest average FPS of 77. For users who prefer higher visual quality, Medium settings at 1080p offer a reasonable compromise with 59 FPS, though the minimum of 50 FPS may cause occasional stutter. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with modest settings, and that any attempt to push higher resolutions or quality presets will result in significant performance degradation.