Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a versatile performance profile in Evolve, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is exceptionally strong at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining comfortably playable at 4K, though the performance curve reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on the workload.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic and consistent drop in frame rates across all settings, highlighting the increasing burden placed on the GPU as pixel count rises. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 138.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 93.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 44.2 FPS. Pushing further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 56.4 FPS, representing a total decline of 81.7 FPS from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU's headroom becomes less relevant when the GPU is tasked with rendering significantly more pixels.

The scaling behavior changes notably at lower settings. At Low settings, the average frame rate at 1080p reaches 330.8 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high rates. However, at 4K Low, the average drops to 127.5 FPS. This 203.3 FPS difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is the largest across all settings, underscoring how resolution scaling becomes more pronounced when the GPU is not heavily taxed by graphical effects. The data suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound, while at 4K Low, the GPU workload increases enough to shift the balance.

Medium settings show a similar pattern, with 255.8 FPS at 1080p falling to 173.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 95.7 FPS at 4K. High settings produce 204.6 FPS at 1080p, 135.7 FPS at 1440p, and 78.8 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern across all settings indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER scales well with resolution, but the frame rate drops become steeper at higher resolutions, particularly when moving from 1440p to 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X brings substantial processing power to this combination, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, which is reflected in its benchmark scores. The processor achieves a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1280 and a passmark_singlethread score of 4654, indicating robust per-core capability that is beneficial for games like Evolve.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is equally impressive, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 31588 and a geekbench_multicore score of 17002. This headroom suggests the Ryzen 7 9700X is well-equipped to handle the game's logic and AI workloads without becoming a bottleneck, even at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth further support smooth data flow to the GPU.

In terms of relative positioning, the Ryzen 7 9700X ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14500HX, which scores 35940 (a deltaPct of 0.2), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 (a deltaPct of 0.6). The data shows the Ryzen 7 9700X is essentially on par with these competitors, with differences of less than one percent. The processor's strong single-threaded performance is likely a key factor in achieving the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, providing the graphical horsepower necessary for high-resolution gaming. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for handling the texture and geometry data in Evolve at higher settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz contribute to its 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly relevant for 4K gaming. With 16 GB of VRAM, the RTX 4080 SUPER has ample capacity to store high-resolution textures without spilling into slower system memory. The data supports this, as the 4K Ultra setting still achieves 56.4 FPS, which is playable, though the significant drop from 4K High at 78.8 FPS indicates that the Ultra preset places a heavy load on the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth.

The RTX 4080 SUPER ranks in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which scores 53489 (a deltaPct of 0.2), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which scores 53414 (a deltaPct of 0.4). The GPU's passmark_g3d score of 34245 and 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 6600 confirm its position as a high-end part. The data suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is well-matched to the Ryzen 7 9700X, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K but allows the CPU to shine at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination shows exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 330.8 FPS, which is remarkably high and indicates the system has substantial headroom. Medium settings reduce this to 255.8 FPS, still an excellent result. High settings achieve 204.6 FPS, while Ultra settings deliver 138.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 192.7 FPS, demonstrating that graphical settings have a significant impact even at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU taking on more work. Low settings average 222.3 FPS, which is a drop of 108.5 FPS compared to 1080p. Medium settings produce 173.3 FPS, while High settings reach 135.7 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 93.9 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 128.4 FPS, showing that setting choices matter less at this resolution than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes the primary factor. Low settings still manage 127.5 FPS, which is playable and smooth. Medium settings drop to 95.7 FPS, while High settings average 78.8 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K produce 56.4 FPS, which is above the threshold for console-like performance but may not fully utilize high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The total range at 4K, from 127.5 FPS to 56.4 FPS, spans 71.1 FPS, indicating that settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 119th out of 1695 combos for Evolve. This top 7% placement indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER represent a strong combination for this game. The rank reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the only notable weakness being the 4K Ultra result.

The combination's ranking is particularly impressive given that the individual components rank in the high 80s percentile among their respective categories. The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 88th percentile placements suggest that each part is well above average, and their pairing produces a cohesive system. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 9700X provides enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 SUPER at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS at Low settings, while the GPU takes over as the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The measured frame rates support the high ranking. At 1080p, the system achieves over 200 FPS at High settings, which is excellent for competitive play. At 1440p, the system maintains over 90 FPS at Ultra settings, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K, the system remains playable at all settings, with the Ultra preset hitting 56.4 FPS. This combination of high frame rates across the board explains why it ranks so well among the 1695 tested combos, as it offers a balanced performance profile that adapts well to different gaming scenarios.