Evolve

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a TDP of 170 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it includes 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU itself.

For a game like Evolve, which is an FPS title from 2015, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining high frame rates and ensuring consistent frame pacing. The Ryzen 9 7900X's single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2016.5. These numbers indicate that the processor can handle the game's primary game logic and physics threads without becoming a bottleneck, even at high frame rates.

The multi-threaded capabilities of the 7900X are also relevant, though Evolve is not a title that scales heavily across many cores. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 10972 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300 show substantial parallel processing power. However, for a 2015 FPS, the more critical metric is the 2-thread and 4-thread performance, which scores 2137 and 4151 respectively in 3DMark. These scores suggest that the CPU can deliver the low-latency, high-frequency response needed for smooth gameplay in Evolve.

The processor's percentile ranking of 91 among all CPUs places it in the top tier of available processors. Its average benchmark score of 53288 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with the AMD EPYC 7313P scoring 53206 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scoring 53469 (0.3% lower). This indicates that the 7900X is well-matched against other high-end processors in general compute tasks, though for gaming specifically, the single-thread performance is what matters most.

In the context of Evolve's measured results, the CPU's high boost clock of 5.60 GHz is likely a key factor in achieving the high average frame rates seen at lower resolutions. At 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly becomes more important. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 335 FPS average, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not holding back performance in this scenario.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip designated as AD103. It contains 45,900 million transistors on a die size of 379 mm². The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s.

The RTX 4080's compute resources are substantial: 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, 112 raster output units, 76 ray tracing cores, and 304 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s. The GPU delivers 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same for FP16 (1:1 ratio). The card has a TDP of 320 W and requires a 700 W power supply, using a single 16-pin power connector.

For Evolve, the GPU's role is to render the game's environments, characters, and effects at high resolutions and detail settings. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for a 2015 title, even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not cause stuttering or frame drops.

The RTX 4080's benchmark results show it performs at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 (0.1% higher), indicating that the two cards are essentially performance equivalents. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.7% higher). These deltas are small, suggesting that the RTX 4080 is competitive with other high-end GPUs in synthetic benchmarks.

In Evolve specifically, the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 54 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. At 4K High, the average rises to 78 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. The 4K Low setting yields 128 FPS average. These results show that the RTX 4080 has enough headroom to handle Evolve at 4K with medium-to-high settings while maintaining smooth frame rates.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data for the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 4080 combination in Evolve, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance priorities.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 335 FPS average, which is far beyond what any display can show. The Medium preset provides 260 FPS average with a minimum of 221 FPS and a maximum of 299 FPS. The High preset yields 204 FPS average, and even the Ultra preset maintains 141 FPS average. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it provides the best visual quality while still delivering 141 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset achieves 225 FPS average, the Medium preset delivers 174 FPS average with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS, and the High preset provides 137 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 95 FPS average. For 1440p users, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it offers a significant visual improvement over Medium while maintaining 137 FPS average, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. The Ultra preset at 95 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset achieves 128 FPS average, the Medium preset delivers 99 FPS average with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, and the High preset provides 78 FPS average. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS average. For 4K users, the Medium preset is the best balance, offering 99 FPS average with a minimum of 84 FPS, which ensures that frame rates stay above the 60 FPS threshold even during intense gameplay. The High preset at 78 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset provides a more comfortable margin for frame time consistency.

Overall, the data suggests that the RTX 4080 is powerful enough to run Evolve at high settings on 1080p and 1440p, while 4K users should stick to Medium or High settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 222nd out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the combo in the top 6% of all tested configurations, which is a strong result for a game released in 2015.

The rank of 222 out of 3700 indicates that there are 221 other combinations that perform better in Evolve. Given that the RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU and the Ryzen 9 7900X is a top-tier CPU, the fact that this combo does not rank higher suggests that Evolve is not particularly demanding on modern hardware, and that other combinations with even more powerful components (such as newer GPUs or CPUs with higher single-thread performance) can achieve higher frame rates.

However, the rank is still impressive when considering the entire pool of 3700 combos. The combo's performance in Evolve is likely limited more by the game's engine and its ability to utilize the hardware than by the hardware itself. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 335 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that would satisfy even the most demanding competitive players.

The combo's rank relative to other tested configurations is consistent with its overall hardware capabilities. The CPU's percentile ranking of 91 and the GPU's percentile ranking of 86 both indicate that these components are in the upper echelon of their respective categories. When combined, they produce a system that is well-suited for Evolve, even if it is not the absolute fastest configuration available.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Evolve?

A: The maximum average FPS is 335, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 78 FPS average on High settings, 99 FPS average on Medium settings (with a minimum of 84 FPS), and 128 FPS average on Low settings. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.6% higher).

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance, and why does it matter for Evolve?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 1093 in 3DMark single-thread and 2016.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Single-thread performance is critical for Evolve because the game's main logic and physics threads rely on it, and the high boost clock of 5.60 GHz helps maintain high frame rates.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 222nd out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations tested in the game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in Evolve?

A: The minimum FPS recorded is 84, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 148, and at 1920x1080 Medium it is 221.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Evolve is as follows:

3840x2160 (4K):

• High settings: 78 FPS average
• Low settings: 128 FPS average
• Medium settings: 99 FPS average, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS
• Ultra settings: 54 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• High settings: 137 FPS average
• Low settings: 225 FPS average
• Medium settings: 174 FPS average, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS
• Ultra settings: 95 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• High settings: 204 FPS average
• Low settings: 335 FPS average
• Medium settings: 260 FPS average, with a minimum of 221 FPS and a maximum of 299 FPS
• Ultra settings: 141 FPS average

The data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates, even at Ultra settings. At 1440p, the performance remains high, with the Ultra preset still achieving 95 FPS average. At 4K, the combo requires lower settings to maintain smooth frame rates, with the Medium preset providing the best balance of visual quality and performance.

The minimum FPS values, where recorded, indicate that the combo maintains consistent frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 84 FPS ensures that the game remains playable even during demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 148 FPS provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 221 FPS is exceptionally high, indicating that the combo is never CPU-bound in this scenario.

The maximum FPS values, where recorded, show the upper bounds of performance. At 4K Medium, the maximum of 114 FPS suggests that the GPU has some headroom even at this resolution. At 1440p Medium, the maximum of 200 FPS indicates that the combo can push well beyond standard refresh rates. At 1080p Medium, the maximum of 299 FPS approaches the limits of what the game engine can deliver.