Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Evolve?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 440th out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 15.3% of all configurations benchmarked on this title.

Q: Which resolution delivers the highest average frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 292 FPS average. This is the highest measured frame rate across all tested resolutions and settings for this combination.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 68 FPS on High settings, 86 FPS on Medium, and 47 FPS on Ultra. Low settings push it to 111 FPS, so smooth 4K play is achievable depending on the quality level chosen.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58,386 average benchmark points, sitting 0.1% above the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58,323), 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-14900 (58,115), and 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (58,826). It holds a percentile ranking of 92 among all CPUs.

Q: What are the GPU's closest competitors in raw benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER averages 43,223 benchmark points. It trails the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB by 0.1% (43,262), matches the RTX 5050 Mobile at -0.1% (43,268), and sits 1% behind the RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667). Its percentile ranking is 83 among all GPUs.

Q: Does the data suggest this combo is better suited to high-refresh 1440p or 4K?

A: The measured results show 2560x1440 High delivering 119 FPS and 1920x1080 High hitting 177 FPS, while 3840x2160 High drops to 68 FPS. The sweet spot appears to be 1440p, where frame rates comfortably exceed 100 FPS on medium-to-high presets without sacrificing visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The chip carries a 120W TDP and is manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process node, containing 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a desktop processor.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining a high frame-rate ceiling and ensuring consistent minimums during hectic firefights. The benchmark data shows that at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less bottlenecked, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more critical. The processor scores 2,228 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 22,807 in multi-core, alongside a 343 single-core and 3,551 multi-core score in Cinebench R15. Passmark results further highlight its throughput: 123,140 in integer math, 81,998 in floating-point math, and 41,318 in multithread tests.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a key asset for Evolve, a title that relies on frequent data lookups for game logic and AI pathfinding. Larger cache pools reduce memory latency stalls, which can translate to better 1% lows even if average frame rates are GPU-limited. The processor's 92nd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it sits well above the median, and its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores are all within 0.7% — the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at +0.1%, the Intel Core i9-14900 at +0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at -0.7%. This clustering suggests the CPU is not a weak link in this combination.

The data shows that at 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 292 FPS, which is a CPU-dependent scenario where the 5.60 GHz boost clock and strong IPC of Zen 5 allow the GPU to run at full tilt. At 2560x1440 Low, the frame rate drops to 196 FPS, still high but increasingly GPU-influenced. The CPU's 120W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for sustained gaming loads, and its 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes ensure no bandwidth bottleneck with the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die with a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The card features 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 56 ray-tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. Its clock speeds are set at 1980 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a critical specification for Evolve at higher resolutions, where texture-heavy environments and large maps demand significant video memory throughput. The GPU achieves 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and the same for FP16, with pixel rate at 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate at 554.4 GTexel/s. Its 220W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector require a 550W suggested PSU.

In Evolve, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate at higher resolutions. The measured data shows a steep scaling curve: at 3840x2160, frame rates range from 47 FPS on Ultra to 111 FPS on Low, while at 1920x1080 they span 123 FPS on Ultra to 292 FPS on Low. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER has sufficient raw throughput to handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K Ultra pushes it to the limit, resulting in sub-60 FPS performance. The 12 GB VRAM buffer is adequate for Evolve's textures at 4K, as evidenced by the playable High preset score of 68 FPS.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 83 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223, positions it as a strong mid-to-upper-tier card. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the Quadro M6000 24 GB (-0.1%), RTX 5050 Mobile (-0.1%), and RTX 4090 Mobile (-1%) — are all within a single percentage point, underscoring that the 4070 SUPER's performance is tightly clustered with those parts in compute workloads. In gaming, however, the Ada Lovelace architecture's features like DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 ensure broad compatibility with Evolve's rendering pipeline.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 226 FPS average with a minimum of 192 FPS and maximum of 260 FPS, which is an excellent balance for high-refresh monitors. High settings hit 177 FPS, while Ultra drops to 123 FPS — still smooth but with diminishing returns for visual fidelity. Low settings at 292 FPS are excessive for most displays and sacrifice too much visual quality.

At 2560x1440, Medium stands out with 152 FPS average, 129 FPS minimum, and 174 FPS maximum. This preset maintains frame rates well above 120 FPS, making it ideal for 144Hz displays. High settings at 119 FPS are also viable, though they dip below the 120 FPS threshold. Ultra at 82 FPS is playable but not optimal for competitive play, while Low at 196 FPS wastes the GPU's potential.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift. Medium delivers 86 FPS average with 73 FPS minimum and 99 FPS maximum, providing a stable experience above 60 FPS. High at 68 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but risks drops below 60 FPS on demanding scenes. Ultra at 47 FPS is not recommended for smooth play, and Low at 111 FPS, while fast, strips away too many visual details for a modern title. For 4K, Medium is the sweet spot — it keeps frame rates comfortably above 60 FPS with minimums that avoid stutter.

The pattern across resolutions shows that Medium consistently offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. The measured minimum and maximum values for Medium at all three resolutions — 73-99 FPS at 4K, 129-174 FPS at 1440p, and 192-260 FPS at 1080p — confirm that this preset provides the most consistent frame pacing. For users with high-refresh 1080p or 1440p monitors, High is a strong alternative if visual fidelity takes priority, but the data suggests Medium is the default recommendation for this combo in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 440th out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 84.7th percentile of all configurations. This is a strong showing, indicating that the combo outperforms the vast majority of systems tested on this title. The ranking reflects the synergy between a top-tier CPU (92nd percentile among all CPUs) and a high-midrange GPU (83rd percentile among all GPUs), though it also reveals that the GPU holds the combo back relative to what the CPU alone could achieve.

In the context of synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average score, with the Intel Core i9-14900 trailing by 0.5% and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 leading by 0.2%. This suggests that the 9850X3D's gaming performance in Evolve is likely representative of what other high-end CPUs would deliver when paired with the same GPU. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals are within 1% of its average score, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER's in-game performance should closely track other cards in its class.

The rank of 440 out of 2,872 combos indicates that while this pairing is well above average, it does not crack the top tier of configurations. Systems with higher-end GPUs (such as the RTX 4080 or 4090, which are not in the measured data but would logically score higher) would rank above it. However, the combo's placement in the top 15% demonstrates that it is a capable setup for Evolve, capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable performance at 4K with adjusted settings.

The delta between the CPU's and GPU's percentile rankings — 92 versus 83 — suggests that in Evolve, the GPU is the limiting factor for higher frame rates at higher resolutions. Upgrading the GPU would yield greater gains than upgrading the CPU, as the 9850X3D has headroom to drive faster graphics cards. Conversely, the CPU's strong single-thread and cache performance ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU at any of the tested settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (292 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 292 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 226 FPS average with a minimum of 192 FPS and maximum of 260 FPS, providing a wide margin above 144Hz refresh rates. High settings drop to 177 FPS average, still well above 144 FPS for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings bring the average down to 123 FPS, which remains playable on 120Hz monitors but begins to show the GPU's limits at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down predictably. Low settings average 196 FPS, maintaining high-refresh capability. Medium settings deliver 152 FPS average with 129 FPS minimum and 174 FPS maximum, making this the best balance for 1440p. High settings hit 119 FPS, which is just below the 120 FPS threshold but still smooth on most displays. Ultra settings average 82 FPS, dipping below the 90 FPS mark that many players consider the floor for competitive gaming. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 114 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of quality presets on performance.

At 3840x2160, the resolution demands are substantial. Low settings average 111 FPS, which is surprisingly high for 4K and indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER has headroom in lighter scenes. Medium settings deliver 86 FPS average with 73 FPS minimum and 99 FPS maximum, providing a stable experience above 60 FPS. High settings average 68 FPS, which is playable but with less margin for demanding sequences. Ultra settings average 47 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 64 FPS, showing that the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's assets, but the compute throughput limits Ultra presets.

The data reveals that the combo's performance scales nearly linearly with resolution and settings adjustments. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is approximately 204.5 FPS; at 1440p, it drops to 137.25 FPS; and at 4K, it falls to 78 FPS. This represents a 48% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which aligns with the pixel count differences. The Medium preset consistently provides the most consistent frame pacing across all resolutions, as evidenced by the narrow min-max range relative to other settings.