Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a measured performance profile in Evolve that reflects the strengths of both components. With a 16-core, 32-thread CPU and a 16 GB GDDR7 GPU, this combination produces high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The data shows a system that is well balanced for a 2015 FPS title, with the CPU providing ample headroom at lower resolutions and the GPU taking over as the primary limiter at 4K.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with 64 MB of L3 cache. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 49062, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, scores 49166, a delta of -0.2%, meaning the 5950X is marginally behind. The i5-14600KF scores 49367 (-0.6%), while the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698 (+0.7%) and the AMD EPYC 4345P scores 49595 (-1.1%). These differences are small, indicating that the 5950X sits in a tight performance band among its peers.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The game, released in 2015, is unlikely to scale across all 32 threads, so single-thread performance is more critical. The 5950X’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5450 and 3DMark single-thread score of 944 indicate strong per-thread throughput. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 64 MB L3 cache help maintain responsiveness, though the measured FPS data does not include minimum frame rates. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are extensive—Cinebench R23 multicore scores 38607—but for a game of this era, the single-thread results are more relevant. The CPU’s launch MSRP is $799.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested combinations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 163rd out of 1695 tested combinations.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The 5950X’s average score is 49062, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i5-14600K’s 49166.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti’s average score is 52086, essentially identical to the RTX 4080’s 52085, with a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 135.2.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 53.3.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The GPU’s launch MSRP is 749 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 303.3, which drops to 215.5 at 1440p Low and further to 120.2 at 4K Low. This represents a reduction of 183.1 FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. At Ultra, the 1080p average is 135.2 FPS, falling to 89.6 at 1440p and 53.3 at 4K—a drop of 81.9 FPS. The absolute drop is larger at Low settings because the GPU is less constrained by pixel workload, allowing the CPU to push higher frame rates initially. As resolution increases, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The RTX 5070 Ti’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896 GB/s bandwidth support high-resolution textures, but the FPS decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and high boost clock allow the GPU to operate near its full potential, as evidenced by the 303.3 FPS at Low settings. The pattern suggests a balanced system where the CPU is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, while the GPU governs 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 163rd out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of all tested systems. This is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU is in the 93rd percentile and the GPU in the 87th percentile. The rank reflects the combined performance in Evolve, where the CPU’s high single-thread throughput and the GPU’s strong rasterization capabilities produce high frame rates across all settings. The 163rd position out of 1695 indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of configurations, though it is not at the very top. The CPU’s average score is slightly lower than that of the i5-14600K by 0.2%, but the difference is negligible in practice. The GPU’s average score matches the RTX 4080 exactly, reinforcing that the combo’s performance is driven by a capable GPU and a CPU that does not bottleneck it in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 72.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 120.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 92.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 53.3 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 131.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 215.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 166.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 89.6 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 197.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 303.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 246.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 135.2 |

At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 135.2 (Ultra) to 303.3 (Low), indicating that the combo can drive high refresh rate monitors even at maximum settings. At 1440p, the range is 89.6 to 215.5, with Ultra still exceeding 60 FPS. At 4K, the range is 53.3 to 120.2, meaning that even at Ultra settings the game remains playable above 50 FPS. The data shows a consistent drop as settings increase, with Ultra settings costing roughly half the FPS of Low settings at each resolution. The GPU’s 16 GB memory and 896 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s demands, and the CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks. Overall, this combo delivers a smooth experience across all tested configurations, with the strongest performance at 1080p and playable frame rates at 4K.