Evolve

# Evolve with AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end combination that delivers strong performance in Evolve, though the data reveals a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads ensure frame rates remain fluid even at 1080p. The combo ranks 280th out of 1,695 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17% of all systems tested for this game. The measured FPS shows that this pairing is capable of exceeding 290 FPS at 1080p Low, but drops to 48.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that resolution scaling has a dramatic impact on playability.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the system delivers 122 FPS at 2560x1440, which is comfortably above the 70.4 FPS seen at 4K High and still well below the 175.7 FPS at 1080p High, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X scores 49,062 on the average benchmark, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-14600KF. It edges out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.7% and the AMD EPYC 4345P by 1.1%, showing it sits firmly in the middle of its competitive tier.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a strong performer relative to other GPUs?

A: Yes. The GPU has an average benchmark score of 42,576 and ranks in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which is only 0.2% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE trails by 0.3% and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X lags by 1.4%.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080, the system ranges from 124.8 FPS on Ultra to 293.2 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings deliver 224.5 FPS, while High produces 175.7 FPS, indicating the combo is more than capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at this resolution.

Q: How does the GPU's memory configuration affect Evolve's performance?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration supports the measured frame rates across all resolutions, with the 4K Ultra result of 48.3 FPS showing the memory system handles high-texture loads without collapsing.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded capability?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, scoring 38,607 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 11,597 in 3DMark max threads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,810 demonstrates strong scaling, which supports the frame rates seen in Evolve's CPU-intensive scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve, particularly as resolution increases. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient to feed the GPU's 7,168 shading units across all tested settings. The base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz allow the card to maintain high throughput, as evidenced by the 4K High result of 70.4 FPS.

The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors, delivers 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This raw compute power translates directly into the measured frame rates: at 1080p Low, the card reaches 293.2 FPS, which suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. However, at 4K Ultra, the 48.3 FPS result shows the GPU's 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs are heavily taxed by the higher pixel count and texture detail.

The 220 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate the card is a mid-to-high-power part, and its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures adequate bandwidth for data transfer. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4,627 and Passmark G3D score of 29,995 confirm the GPU's strong standing, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. This is a card that delivers playable frame rates even at 4K with High settings, but Ultra settings at that resolution push it to the edge of playability.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 30-35% across all settings. For example, 1080p High delivers 175.7 FPS, while 1440p High produces 122 FPS, a reduction of 53.7 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more dramatic: 1440p High's 122 FPS falls to 70.4 FPS at 4K High, a 42.3% decrease.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution rises. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 293.2 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound given the Ryzen 9 5950X's strong single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 944 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 5,450). At 4K Ultra, the 48.3 FPS result shows the GPU is fully saturated, with the 4K pixel count overwhelming the RTX 4070 SUPER's compute resources.

The resolution scaling also shows diminishing returns at the high end. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 40.8 FPS (124.8 to 84 FPS), while the difference between 1440p and 4K at Ultra is 35.7 FPS (84 to 48.3 FPS). This suggests that the GPU's performance curve flattens as it approaches its limits, making 4K Ultra the least efficient setting for this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 293.2 FPS, Medium yields 224.5 FPS, High reaches 175.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 124.8 FPS. These numbers show a consistent 25-30% performance hit for each settings tier, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 168.4 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the GPU's increasing workload. Low settings deliver 198.8 FPS, Medium produces 149.5 FPS, High reaches 122 FPS, and Ultra falls to 84 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra here is 114.8 FPS, a smaller absolute drop than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance drops significantly. Low settings still deliver 114 FPS, but Medium falls to 86.4 FPS, High reaches 70.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 48.3 FPS. The 65.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of any resolution, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 280th out of 1,695 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 16.5% of all systems. This ranking reflects the strong balance between the CPU's 16-core, 32-thread configuration and the GPU's 84th-percentile performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how close the processor is to its competition. The Intel Core i5-14600K averages 49,166 in benchmarks, just 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 9 5950X's 49,062. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is 0.6% ahead, while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 0.7% and the AMD EPYC 4345P lags by 1.1%. This tight grouping indicates the CPU is not a differentiating factor for this combo's ranking.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42,653 versus the 4070 SUPER's 42,576, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is 0.3% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and NVIDIA Tesla M40 trail by 1.4% and 1.6% respectively. This places the GPU in a competitive mid-tier position, which combined with the strong CPU, results in the 280th overall ranking.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to High settings as the optimal choice for most users. At 1080p High, the system delivers 175.7 FPS, which is well above the refresh rates of most monitors. At 1440p High, 122 FPS provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate displays, while 4K High's 70.4 FPS remains playable on standard 60 Hz screens.

Medium settings offer a solid alternative for those prioritizing frame rates over visual fidelity. At 4K Medium, the system achieves 86.4 FPS, which is 16 FPS higher than High at the same resolution. The jump from Medium to High at 1440p is 27.5 FPS (149.5 to 122 FPS), suggesting Medium is the better choice for competitive play at this resolution.

Ultra settings should only be considered at 1080p, where the 124.8 FPS result remains acceptable. At 1440p Ultra, 84 FPS is borderline, but at 4K Ultra, the 48.3 FPS result is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Low settings are unnecessary for this combo, as even 4K Low produces 114 FPS, indicating the hardware is strong enough to handle higher settings across all resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X provides the computational foundation for this combo. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), deliver a 3DMark max-thread score of 11,597 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 38,607. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10,810 shows strong scaling, while the single-thread score of 944 (3DMark) and 5450 (Cinebench R23) indicate solid per-core performance.

The CPU's 64 MB of L3 cache, split across two 74 mm² dies on a 7 nm TSMC process, provides ample data storage for game logic. The 105 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) keep the system responsive without excessive power draw. The 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock allow the processor to adapt to varying workloads, from single-threaded game logic to multi-threaded physics calculations.

In Evolve, the CPU's role becomes evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 293.2 FPS result suggests the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,470 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,211 confirm the processor's ability to handle the game's primary thread, while the multi-thread scores (Geekbench multi-core of 12,084 and Passmark multithread of 45,424) support the background simulation tasks. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors ensures it does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game.