Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a decisive performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, while 4K Ultra settings demand significant graphical concessions. This pairing ranks 112th out of 1,695 tested combos, placing it firmly in the top tier of configurations for this game.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 112th out of 1,695 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.6% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9900X compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 54,450 is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700F and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.5% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF by 1.8%.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 4080 SUPER and its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 53,610 is a mere 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. It also leads the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 0.4% and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 2.1%.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 202.1, indicating the pairing is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming.

*Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM a limiting factor in Evolve?*

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the configuration achieves an average of 125.3 FPS, suggesting that the 16 GB GDDR6X memory pool is not a bottleneck for this game at these tested settings.

Q: How does the GPU perform in DirectX 12 benchmarks relevant to modern titles?

A: In the PassMark DirectX 12 test, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 134. For comparison, its PassMark G3D score is 34,245, demonstrating its overall DirectX 11 and 12 rendering capabilities for this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X provides the processing backbone for this configuration. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, it operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock of 4.40 GHz can boost up to 5.60 GHz, ensuring high single-threaded performance that is critical for older game engines like the one powering Evolve. The CPU’s 64 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

In synthetic tests, the CPU’s strength is evident. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 46,438 and single-core score of 6,555 show a strong balance for gaming workloads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 12,552 and max-thread score of 13,929 indicate that while the game may not use all 24 threads, the available headroom prevents any processor-related bottlenecks. The Ryzen 9 9900X’s average benchmark score of 54,450 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Benchmark results show it is effectively tied with its nearest rivals: a 0.7% lead over the Intel Core i7-14700F and a 0.4% deficit against the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

For a 2015 title, the CPU’s high boost clock is arguably more important than its core count. The data supports this, as the configuration achieves 336 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, a scenario where the processor’s speed is the primary driver. The 9900X’s 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures that frame pacing remains consistent, preventing the CPU from becoming a limiting factor even when the GPU is outputting hundreds of frames per second.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary engine for rendering Evolve's environments. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, the GPU features 10,240 shading units and 112 ROPs. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s, which is ample for the textures and effects in this game. The GPU’s boost clock of 2550 MHz allows it to maintain high throughput.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, it scores 34,245, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is almost identical to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, with a 0.2% score advantage. The GPU’s 16 GB memory capacity is a significant asset, ensuring that even at 4K resolution with higher texture packs, the memory buffer does not cause stuttering.

Benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the system produces 135.2 FPS, a figure that is more dependent on the GPU’s rasterization power than CPU capabilities. The data suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is more than capable of feeding high refresh rate displays at 1440p, with the GPU’s 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate handling the fill-rate demands of Evolve without issue.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. All figures are average FPS values.

At 1920x1080, the configuration is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS is 336. Moving to Medium settings yields 260.9 FPS, while High settings produce 202.1 FPS. At the demanding Ultra preset, the average remains high at 139.8 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the system is largely CPU-bound at lower settings, but the GPU still provides headroom even at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings deliver an average of 222.4 FPS. Medium settings drop to 170.5 FPS, and High settings produce 135.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p results in an average of 96.8 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on standard displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. Low settings achieve an average of 125.3 FPS, showcasing the raw power of the RTX 4080 SUPER. Medium settings reduce the average to 96.5 FPS, and High settings produce 74.7 FPS. The most demanding configuration, Ultra at 4K, yields an average of 56.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

The scaling pattern shows a consistent drop from Low to Ultra of roughly 58% at 1080p and 55% at both 1440p and 4K. This indicates that the performance cost of Ultra settings is uniform regardless of resolution, which is typical for a game with heavy post-processing effects.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking for Evolve, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds the 112th position out of 1,695 tested combos. This places it in the top 7% of all systems benchmarked for this specific title.

This high ranking is attributable to the synergy between the components. The CPU’s strong single-threaded performance, demonstrated by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,286, ensures that the game’s main logic thread is never starved. The GPU’s massive memory bandwidth and high pixel rate allow for sustained high frame rates even when graphical settings are increased.

Compared to other potential configurations, this pairing sits at the higher end of the spectrum. The fact that it is 112th out of 1,695 means that only 111 other combinations of processors and graphics cards were able to achieve higher average frame rates in our testing. Given that the GPU’s average benchmark score is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (a 0.2% difference), the CPU choice is a significant factor in this high placement. The Ryzen 9 9900X’s 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs provides the necessary foundation, making this combo a top-tier option for Evolve.