Evolve

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Evolve with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 201 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 135 FPS, a reduction of 66 FPS or roughly 33%. Stepping up to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields 77 FPS, which is 124 FPS below the 1080p result and 58 FPS below the 1440p result.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 43% drop in frame rate, while the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings shows a 33% drop. This progressively larger percentage loss at higher resolutions indicates that the rendering load is increasingly shifting onto the GPU as pixel count grows. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to suggest that the CPU is keeping pace adequately, but the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution climbs.

At Medium settings, the same trend holds. The 1080p average is 156 FPS, the 1440p average is 105 FPS, and the 4K average is 60 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 51 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 45 FPS. The absolute gap narrows at higher resolutions because the frame rates are already lower, but the percentage reduction remains substantial. At High settings, the averages are 122 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the steepest curve: 85 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts depending on the resolution and preset combination. At 1080p Low, the 201 FPS result is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. At 4K Ultra, the 32 FPS result is clearly GPU-bound, as the massive pixel throughput requirement overwhelms the Radeon RX 7700's capabilities. The transition point appears to be around 1440p with Medium or High settings, where the workload balances between CPU and GPU contributions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 40 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. Memory runs at 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective speed across a 256-bit bus, yielding 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth from 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

In Evolve, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and quality presets. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this 2015 title, even at 4K Ultra, as the game's texture and geometry demands are modest by modern standards. The memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s provides ample headroom for the data throughput required at 3840x2160, meaning the GPU is likely not bandwidth-starved in this scenario.

The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are the key specifications affecting rasterization performance in Evolve. At 4K Ultra, the fill rate requirements are substantial, and the measured 32 FPS average suggests the GPU's compute and rasterization resources are stretched to their limit. The FP32 throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS is the raw compute capacity available for shader work, and the game's visual effects at Ultra settings appear to consume this resource heavily.

Comparing the RX 7700 to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 1.7% higher, and the AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 0.1% lower. These small deltas in average benchmark score indicate that the RX 7700 sits in a competitive performance band, though the actual Evolve results depend heavily on the specific workload characteristics.

The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier. At 1080p High, the 122 FPS average is respectable for a fast-paced FPS, but at 4K Ultra, the 32 FPS result falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth gameplay. The data shows that the RX 7700 can handle Evolve comfortably at 1080p and 1440p with most presets, but 4K gaming requires dropping to Low or Medium settings to achieve playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename), manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. At 1080p Low, the 201 FPS average indicates that the CPU can process game logic and issue draw calls at a rapid pace. The high boost clock of 5.50 GHz benefits single-threaded performance, which is critical for game engines that maintain a main thread for simulation and rendering tasks. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1280 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211 reflect strong per-core capability.

The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing capacity for Evolve's multithreaded elements. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9824 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20485 demonstrate solid scaling across cores. The PassMark multithread score of 37161 and Geekbench multi-core score of 17906 further confirm the CPU's ability to handle concurrent workloads. However, Evolve was released in 2015 and likely does not utilize all 16 threads efficiently, so the single-thread performance is more relevant for this game.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 86 among all CPUs places it well above average. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14901E with a 0.1% higher average score, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 also 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core 5 211E at 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is 0.4% lower. These tight deltas indicate that the 9700X is competitively positioned in synthetic benchmarks.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings shows a 66 FPS drop, which is partially attributable to the GPU becoming more involved. At 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the primary limiter, as the GPU has spare capacity to render frames quickly. As resolution increases, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck, and the CPU's contribution diminishes. The data supports this interpretation: the frame rate drops are proportionally larger at higher resolutions, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 201, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, where the average FPS is 60 with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 68. At High settings, the average drops to 47 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 32 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score that is 1.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7700.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how does it relate to single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its 3DMark single-thread score is 1280 and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2211, indicating strong per-core performance.

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

A: The combo ranks 1291 out of 2872 tested combinations in Evolve.

Q: Is there a measurable difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the average FPS at Low is 135, while at Medium it is 105, representing a 30 FPS difference. The Medium preset has a documented minimum of 89 and maximum of 120 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 122 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 1080p provides 85 FPS, which is still smooth and offers the highest visual quality. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 201 FPS, which is beneficial for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 82 FPS average, which is adequate for most gaming scenarios. The Medium preset yields 105 FPS with a documented range of 89 to 120 FPS, providing a smoother experience than High while sacrificing some visual fidelity. The Ultra preset drops to 57 FPS, which is marginally below the 60 FPS target. For 1440p gaming, Medium or High are the recommended presets, as they balance visual quality with frame rate stability.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset achieves exactly 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 68, making it the only preset that hits the 60 FPS target at 4K. The Low preset offers 77 FPS, which provides additional headroom, while High falls to 47 FPS and Ultra to 32 FPS. For 4K gaming, Medium is the best choice for visual quality, while Low is preferable for smoother motion.

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 4K is the sweet spot for this combo, delivering playable frame rates with moderate visual settings. At 1440p, High provides a good balance, and at 1080p, Ultra is viable without significant frame rate penalties. The measured minimum FPS values, available only for Medium settings across all resolutions, indicate that frame pacing is consistent, with the 4K minimum at 51 and the 1080p minimum at 133.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 201 FPS, Medium produces 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 and maximum of 179, High produces 122 FPS, and Ultra produces 85 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decrease, with the largest single-step drop occurring from Medium to High at 34 FPS, and from High to Ultra at 37 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 135 FPS, Medium at 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 120, High at 82 FPS, and Ultra at 57 FPS. The step from Medium to High is 23 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 25 FPS. The relative reductions are similar to the 1080p results, but the absolute values are lower.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 77 FPS, Medium at 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 68, High at 47 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 17 FPS, from Medium to High is 13 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 15 FPS. The diminishing absolute differences at 4K reflect the GPU's increasing limitations at higher pixel counts.

The only preset with complete min/max data is Medium, which shows consistent frame ranges across all resolutions: 133 to 179 at 1080p, 89 to 120 at 1440p, and 51 to 68 at 4K. This indicates that the Medium preset maintains relatively stable frame delivery, with the widest range observed at 1080p where the CPU and GPU interplay creates more variability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1291 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the components, where the strong CPU performance is paired with a mid-range GPU that limits overall frame rates at higher settings.

The CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs is significantly higher than the GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the constraining factor in this combo for Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets. The CPU has ample headroom to support more powerful graphics cards, but in this configuration, the RX 7700 determines the upper bound of performance.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU averages a score of 37943, placing it 0.1% above the Intel Core i9-14901E and 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, while being 0.3% above the Intel Core 5 211E and 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The GPU averages 15852, which is 1% below the AMD Radeon RX 9060, 1.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and 1.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro W5500.

The combo's rank of 1291 out of 2872 indicates that there are many configurations that perform better in Evolve, primarily those with higher-tier GPUs. However, the measured data shows that this combo is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p Low and maintaining 60 FPS at 4K Medium, making it a viable option for a range of gaming scenarios. The rank is a composite measure, and the actual in-game experience varies significantly depending on the resolution and settings chosen, as detailed in the FPS breakdown.