Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is heavily dictated by resolution, with the data showing a clear transition from CPU-bound behavior at lower settings to GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, provides settings guidance, and contextualizes the overall ranking of this hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across the three tested resolutions reveals how the balance of load shifts between the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 291.9 FPS. This extremely high frame rate indicates that the system is operating near the upper limits of what the CPU can feed to the GPU, as the rendering load is minimal at this resolution and preset. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 198.9 FPS, a substantial reduction that suggests the GPU is starting to take on more work, though the frame rate remains high enough to suggest the CPU is still a significant contributor.

The scaling to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields 112.4 FPS, a further significant decline. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate drops by approximately 61.5%, which is a steep curve. This pattern indicates that while the RTX 4070 SUPER is capable of very high frame rates, the demands of 4K resolution begin to expose its limits, even at the lowest settings, where the CPU has less overhead to compensate. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth are being taxed more heavily as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

At High settings, the scaling is more predictable. The system averages 174.4 FPS at 1080p, 120.8 FPS at 1440p, and 66.5 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 30.7%, and from 1440p to 4K is 45.0%. This demonstrates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as settings increase, with the CPU's 12 cores and 24 threads providing enough headroom to maintain high minimum frame rates. The most demanding scenario, Ultra at 4K, shows an average of just 45.5 FPS, a 69.2% reduction from the 125.9 FPS seen at Ultra 1080p. This confirms that for the highest visual fidelity, the system is firmly GPU-bound.

The data suggests that the 5900X is not a bottleneck for this GPU in Evolve until frame rates exceed approximately 290 FPS, which only occurs at 1080p Low. At all other settings and resolutions, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component determining performance. The architecture of the game, released in 2015, appears to scale well with the modern Zen 3 architecture, as the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 941, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output in most scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting high refresh rate monitors, the data provides a clear picture of which presets are viable. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 229 FPS, which is an excellent balance for competitive play, offering a significant improvement over the 174.4 FPS of High while maintaining visual quality far above the 291.9 FPS of Low. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 125.9 FPS, is still very playable and provides the maximum visual fidelity for those with 120Hz or 144Hz displays, though the jump from High to Ultra comes with a 27.8% performance penalty.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 120.8 FPS is the strongest recommendation for a smooth experience. It provides a 47.8% improvement over the Ultra preset's 81.7 FPS, which is a substantial gain for a moderate visual downgrade. The Medium preset at 153.3 FPS is also a viable option for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, but High offers the best combination of visual quality and performance. The Low preset at 198.9 FPS is unnecessary for most users unless aiming for the absolute highest refresh rates, as the visual compromise is significant.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. The High preset at 66.5 FPS is the most balanced choice, providing a smooth experience on standard 60Hz displays. The Medium preset at 83.7 FPS is also excellent, offering a 25.9% performance boost over High with a minor reduction in visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 45.5 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider playable. The Low preset at 112.4 FPS is an option for those with high refresh rate 4K panels, but the visual sacrifices are substantial.

The optimal experience per the measured rows is achieved by selecting the High preset at 1440p, as it provides a frame rate of 120.8 FPS that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors while maintaining strong visual quality. For 1080p users, Medium at 229 FPS is the sweet spot, while 4K users should stick to Medium or High to stay above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combination can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 291.9, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming at a consistent 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 resolution, the High preset delivers an average of 66.5 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 83.7 FPS, both of which are above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 291.9 at 1080p to 112.4 at 4K, a reduction of approximately 61.5%. At High settings, the drop is from 174.4 FPS to 66.5 FPS, a reduction of 61.9%.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average at 2560x1440, achieving 198.9 FPS. For a balance of quality and performance, the High preset at 120.8 FPS is more practical.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is only a limiting factor at 1080p with Low settings, where the frame rate exceeds 290 FPS. At all other settings and resolutions, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Ultra and Medium settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 45.5 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 83.7 FPS. This means Medium is 83.7% faster than Ultra, a significant difference.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS scales as follows: Low settings produce 291.9 FPS, Medium settings produce 229 FPS, High settings produce 174.4 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 125.9 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent reduction in performance, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and High, a 23.8% decrease.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are 198.9 for Low, 153.3 for Medium, 120.8 for High, and 81.7 for Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is steeper than at 1080p, with the Ultra preset delivering only 41.1% of the Low preset's frame rate. This indicates increased GPU pressure as resolution scales.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 112.4 for Low, 83.7 for Medium, 66.5 for High, and 45.5 for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is the most pronounced here, with Ultra providing a frame rate that is 59.5% lower than Low. The High preset at 66.5 FPS is the only 4K setting that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target, while Medium at 83.7 FPS offers additional headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 290 out of 1695 tested combos. This places it in the top 17.1% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing configuration for this game.

The CPU itself, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, has an average benchmark score of 39453 and sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4245P, which scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-13700F, which scores 0.9% lower. The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, has an average benchmark score of 42576 and is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 0.2% higher.

The combination's rank of 290 is strong, reflecting the balance between the 5900X's high multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33150, and the RTX 4070 SUPER's robust rasterization capabilities. The data shows that this system is well-suited for Evolve, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions where the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequately utilized. The rank indicates that while there are faster configurations, this setup provides a level of performance that would satisfy the vast majority of users, especially those targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or a stable 60 FPS at 4K.