Evolve

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop reveals important information about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 316 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 212 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 120 FPS, which is 62% below the 1080p figure. This steep decline from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti becomes increasingly the limiting component at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 9700F has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern holds across all settings tiers. With High settings, the average FPS goes from 192 at 1080p, to 129 at 1440p, and finally 73 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, and from 1440p to 4K is another 43%. For Ultra settings, the progression is 133 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K — with each step representing roughly a 33% reduction. This consistent percentage-based scaling across all settings is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance; if the CPU were the constraint, we would expect to see diminishing FPS drops as resolution increases, since the CPU workload stays relatively constant while the GPU workload grows.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is still partially CPU-limited, particularly at Low settings where the 316 FPS figure is exceptionally high and likely approaches the practical frame delivery ceiling for this CPU-GPU pairing. The fact that 4K Ultra still manages 51 FPS average, while 4K Low reaches 120 FPS, indicates that even at the highest resolution, there is substantial performance headroom when settings are reduced — a sign that the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are not being saturated at lower quality presets.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, using TSMC's 4 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. In Evolve, a game released in 2015, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The benchmark results show that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 316 FPS — a figure that indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with more than enough frames to saturate it.

The CPU's performance profile in synthetic benchmarks places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested, with a Passmark multithread score of 36,470 and a single-thread score of 4,691. These scores reflect strong per-core performance, which is critical for older games like Evolve that may not fully utilize many threads. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing capability, but the single-thread performance is what drives high FPS in scenarios where the game logic and draw calls are processed sequentially.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the Ryzen 7 9700F sits within a tight cluster. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875 average score) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). Against Intel's offerings, it is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163) and 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-14700K (69,355). These sub-1% deltas mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, the choice between these processors would produce nearly identical frame rates, and the measured FPS in Evolve reflects this — the CPU is unlikely to be the differentiator at any resolution tested.

The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth are notable characteristics. For a game like Evolve, which was designed for the hardware of its era, the memory bandwidth is more than sufficient. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared helps with game data locality, though the game's age means it likely does not stress cache hierarchies as much as modern titles. The CPU's PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes ensures that the RTX 5070 Ti's PCIe 5.0 x16 connection is not a limiting factor.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions. It features 8,960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, operating at a base clock of 2,295 MHz and a boost clock of 2,452 MHz. The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for 4K performance. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 32,974 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49,957.

In the context of Evolve, the GPU's role scales with resolution. At 1080p Low, the system hits 316 FPS, but this is likely near the CPU's frame delivery limit rather than the GPU's maximum capability. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is fully exercised, producing 51 FPS average — a playable but not high-refresh experience. The 4K Medium result of 93 FPS (with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS) shows that the GPU has substantial headroom when settings are moderated.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide context. The RTX 5070 Ti is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50,001 average score) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (49,737). More significantly, it is 2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50,951) and 3.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48,477). These deltas suggest that in Evolve, the RTX 5070 Ti's performance should be comparable to these cards, though the game's specific rendering paths and the GPU's driver optimization will determine the final outcome. The GPU's 5 nm process node from TSMC, with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, gives it a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm².

The RTX 5070 Ti's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, ensures full compatibility with Evolve's rendering requirements. The 70 ray tracing cores and 280 tensor cores are present, though Evolve does not use ray tracing, so these do not factor into the measured FPS. The GPU's 43.94 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability is far beyond the game's needs, meaning the bottleneck is more likely memory bandwidth or pixel fill rate — the 235.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 686.6 GTexel/s texture rate are the likely drivers of the resolution scaling observed.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 266th out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve. This places the pairing in the top 9.3% of all combinations in the database. Given that the CPU ranks in the 94th percentile and the GPU in the 86th percentile individually, the combo rank is slightly lower than the CPU's percentile but higher than the GPU's — indicating that the game's performance is more sensitive to GPU capability than CPU capability, but the CPU's strength compensates for the GPU's relatively lower percentile.

The rank of 266 means there are 265 other CPU-GPU combinations that deliver higher average FPS in Evolve. Given the game's age and the high FPS numbers already achieved (e.g., 316 FPS at 1080p Low), the combos ranked above this pairing likely feature more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can push even higher frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the practical difference between rank 266 and, say, rank 100 may be minimal in actual gameplay, as the monitor refresh rate typically caps the visible benefit.

The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for Evolve. At 4K Ultra, the 51 FPS average is the lowest measured, but it remains playable. The combo's ranking suggests that users seeking higher 4K Ultra performance would need to look at GPUs in the top 5% of the database, as the CPU is unlikely to be the constraint at that resolution. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the 316 FPS figure is competitive with much higher-ranked combos, showing that the CPU's strength ensures the GPU is never underutilized.

# FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 316 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Yes, at 4K (3840x2160) the combo delivers 73 FPS on High settings, 93 FPS on Medium, and 51 FPS on Ultra. Even at 4K Low, it reaches 120 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF's score of 70,163.

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

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the game show CPU-bound behavior at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the 316 FPS average suggests the CPU is approaching its frame delivery limit, but the steep scaling at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck from 1440p upward.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 266th out of 2,872 tested combinations in Evolve.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: 316 FPS average
• Medium settings: 245 FPS average, with a minimum of 208 FPS and maximum of 281 FPS
• High settings: 192 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 133 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: 212 FPS average
• Medium settings: 164 FPS average, with a minimum of 139 FPS and maximum of 189 FPS
• High settings: 129 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 89 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: 120 FPS average
• Medium settings: 93 FPS average, with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS
• High settings: 73 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 51 FPS average

The only settings tier with min/max data recorded is Medium across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the frame times show a range of 73 FPS between minimum and maximum. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 50 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it tightens further to 28 FPS. This compression of the frame time variance as resolution increases is consistent with GPU-bound behavior — at lower resolutions, CPU-side frame pacing variations create larger swings, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's consistent rendering workload smooths the output.

The Ultra settings results show the most demanding scenario. At 1080p Ultra, 133 FPS is still well above typical 60 Hz displays, making this the recommended settings tier for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p Ultra, 89 FPS is smooth for most players. At 4K Ultra, 51 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, so players targeting 4K would likely prefer High settings (73 FPS) or Medium settings (93 FPS) for a more comfortable margin. The Low settings at 4K (120 FPS) demonstrate that this combo can drive 4K at high refresh rates when visual fidelity is sacrificed, which confirms the GPU's raw throughput.

The measured data is confirmed as actual measured results, not estimates. The pattern across all resolutions and settings shows a well-behaved performance curve with no anomalies, indicating a stable driver and hardware combination. The 40% to 50% FPS increase from Ultra to Low settings at each resolution provides a reliable tuning range for users who prefer higher frame rates over graphical fidelity.