Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 arena FPS, is a demanding title that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily. The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combo shows a range of performance from playable at 4K Ultra to extremely high frame rates at 1080p Low. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides a solid foundation, while the RTX 5080's massive compute throughput drives high frame rates at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down exactly what these numbers mean for your experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) and uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. It packs 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU has a 120 W TDP and is socketed in AMD Socket AM5. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a massive 128 MB of L3 cache. The large L3 cache is a key feature for gaming, as it can hold more game data close to the cores, reducing the need to access slower main memory. This is particularly beneficial in games like Evolve, which often have complex AI and physics calculations that can benefit from high-speed cache access.

The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its strong gaming and general-purpose performance. In 3DMark, it scores 12490 in the 16-thread test, 9002 in the 8-thread test, and 1269 in single-thread. Cinebench R23 results show a multicore score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739. Geekbench multicore is 22884 and single-core is 3041. The PassMark multithread score is 56154, with a single-thread score of 4646. The CPU's percentile vs. all CPUs is 91, placing it in the top 10% of all processors. Its average benchmark score is 54762.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is very competitive. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is slightly faster, with an average score of 55093, a mere 0.6% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053, putting the Ryzen ahead by 1.3%. The Intel Xeon 6505P is 2% slower, and the Intel Core i7-14700F is 2.1% slower. This indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 9900X3D trades blows with the best current-generation Intel chips, with a slight edge over most.

In the context of Evolve, this CPU performance ensures the system isn't a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 9900X3D can feed the RTX 5080 enough data to achieve 347 FPS, which shows that the CPU is capable of handling high frame rates. The strong single-thread performance from the 3DMark single-thread score of 1269 and the Cinebench R15 single-core 679, combined with the multi-thread capability, ensures that both the game's main thread and background tasks are handled well. The 12 cores and 24 threads are more than enough for a game like Evolve, which is not known for being extremely multi-threaded but benefits from the high clock speeds and large cache.

The CPU is not really a limiting factor here at any resolution. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, but even at 1080p, the CPU can deliver over 200 FPS on High settings. There is no CPU bottleneck in the tested configurations. The data shows the 9900X3D is a top-tier gaming CPU, as evidenced by its 91st percentile ranking, though its average benchmark score of 54762 is slightly below its closest rival but still within 2.6%. The 99% of the benchmark results are within 2.1% of the i7-14700F, showing that in this game, the CPU is a consistent performer.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best settings preset to play Evolve with this combo?

A: The Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, it delivers 269 FPS, at 1440p 181 FPS, and at 4K 103 FPS. The High preset is 211 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. Ultra is the most demanding, with only 146 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and a playable but lower 56 FPS at 4K. For competitive play, Low at 1080p gives 347 FPS, which is the highest measured.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos in Evolve?

A: This combo ranks 177 out of 3700 tested configurations in Evolve. That places it in the top 4.8% of all combos tested for this game. This is a very high ranking, indicating that the combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and RTX 5080 is one of the most powerful setups for this title.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 56, which is quite low for a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor. However, the 4K Medium preset provides a much more playable 103 FPS, and 4K High gives 81 FPS. For a 60 FPS target, 4K High is the most demanding setting that achieves it.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiter, but the CPU is also heavily utilized. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 269, with a minimum of 229 and a maximum of 310. This variance suggests that the CPU and GPU are both working hard to achieve these results. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the main bottleneck, as the frame rates drop dramatically.

Q: What kind of 1080p or 1440p performance can I expect with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 211. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average is 142 FPS. These are excellent numbers for a 2015 game and show that this combo is more than capable of driving high refresh rate monitors at these resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its rivals?

A: Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is essentially on par with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (0.6% slower), slightly faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (1.3% faster), and ahead of the Intel Xeon 6505P (2% faster) and Intel Core i7-14700F (2.1% faster). This shows it is a top-tier gaming CPU.

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

The measured frames per second data is clear: the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo. At 1080p, Medium delivers a very high 269 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. At 1440p, it drops to 181, still excellent for 144 Hz displays. At 4K, Medium achieves 103 FPS, which is perfect for a smooth 4K experience on a 120 Hz or 144 Hz display. The Minimum and Maximum FPS for Medium are also the only ones recorded, giving 229 FPS and 310 FPS at 1080p, and 87 FPS and 118 FPS at 4K. This shows a stable range with no major stutters.

The High preset is also a strong choice, offering 211 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. It's a 25-30% drop from Medium, but still very playable. Ultra is the most impressive at medium, but the frame rates drop significantly: 146 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and only 56 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra is not recommended for a smooth experience unless you have a 60 Hz monitor. The Low preset at 1080p provides 347 FPS, which is essentially a sky-high frame rate for competitive play, but it comes at the cost of visual quality.

For a standard 4K 120Hz monitor, Medium is the recommended preset. For a 1440p 144Hz monitor, Medium or High both work, with High giving a more detailed image. At 1080p, Medium gives a huge FPS to maximize your monitor's refresh rate; low is too high but offers the highest FPS. The data shows that Medium is the optimal choice for balancing visual quality and performance across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank in Evolve is 157 out of 3,700 tested combos. This means it's in the top 4.8% of all systems tested. This is an outstanding ranking, reflecting the power of the RTX 5080 and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D. The CPU's percentile is 91, which places it in the top 9% of all CPUs. The GPU's percentile is 87, putting it in the top 13% of all GPUs. The combination of two high-percentile components results in an extremely high ranking for this game.

The rank is based on the measured FPS data across all tested settings and resolutions. Given the wide range of combos tested, this combo is in the top 5% of performance. This is consistent with the expectation that a flagship CPU and a high-end GPU would perform exceptionally well. The ranking shows that this is not just a good combo, but one of the best.

It is important to note that this rank is specific to Evolve. Other games may have different demands, but given the strong overall performance, it is likely to rank high in many games. The data shows that the hardware is not a bottleneck at all tested settings, except at 4K Ultra where the GPU is.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p, the Low preset yields 347 FPS, while at 1440p it drops to 233 FPS, and at 4K to 133 FPS. This is a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. For Medium, the drop is from 269 FPS at 1080p to 181 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop) and then to 103 FPS at 4K (a 43% drop). High goes from 211 FPS at 1080p to 142 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop) and then to 81 FPS at 4K (a 43% drop). Ultra is similar: 146 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 56 FPS at 4K (a 43% drop).

The consistency of these drops across all settings indicates that resolution scaling is uniform. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 33%, and from 1440p to 4K it is consistently around 43%. This pattern is because the GPU workload increases with resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing for higher frame rates. As we move to 1440p and 4K, the GPU must render more pixels, and the frame rate drops proportionally.

The fact that the CPU is not a bottleneck is shown by the fact that the 1080p frame rates are so high. For a game like Evolve, which is from 2015, the 1080p Low setting provides 347 FPS, which is far higher than any monitor's refresh rate. This indicates that the CPU can push the GPU to its limit at low resolutions. As the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the large drops. The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS on Ultra, but the CPU is still capable of more.

The data also shows that the performance scaling is smooth, with no anomalies. The percentage drops are consistent across settings, which indicates a well-balanced system. The limiting component is the GPU, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

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

This section provides the exact measured FPS data for each resolution and setting. The data is presented in a structured manner. The game is Evolve.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average FPS is 347.
• Medium: Average FPS is 269, with a minimum of 229 and a maximum of 310.
• High: Average FPS is 211.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 146.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average FPS is 233.
• Medium: Average FPS is 181, with a minimum of 153 and a maximum of 208.
• High: Average FPS is 142.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 98.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average FPS is 133.
• Medium: Average FPS is 103, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 118.
• High: Average FPS is 81.
• Ultra: Average FPS is 56.

Looking at the 1080p data, the frame rates are very high. The Low preset achieves a massive 347 FPS, which is far beyond the refresh rate of all monitors. Medium at 269 FPS is also high for 144Hz monitors. High gives 211 FPS. Ultra is 146 FPS. All of these are above 144Hz, so a 144Hz monitor is easily driven at these settings.

At 1440p, the frame rates are lower but still high. Low is 233 FPS, Medium 181 FPS, High 142 FPS, and Ultra 98 FPS. For a 1440p 144Hz monitor, the Medium and High settings are the best, as they maintain above 140 FPS. The Ultra setting, at 98 FPS, is still playable but won't max out a 144Hz display.

At 4K, the frame rates become more critical. Low is 133 FPS, which is good for a 120Hz display. Medium is 103 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. High is 81 FPS, and Ultra is 56 FPS. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, the High setting is the most demanding that still holds 60 FPS. The Ultra setting at 56 FPS is just below 60 FPS, which may cause stutters. For a 4K 120Hz monitor, Medium is the best choice, as it provides over 100 FPS.

The data shows that each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra has a significant impact on FPS. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 78 FPS, which is a 23% drop. Between Medium and High is 58 FPS (a 22% drop), and between High and Ultra is 65 FPS (a 31% drop). This pattern is consistent at all resolutions. This shows that Ultra is the most demanding setting, and the difference between High and Ultra is larger than the difference between Low and Medium. This suggests that the Ultra setting may enable some effects that are very GPU-intensive.

The measured FPS data offers a complete picture of how this combo performs in Evolve. The medium settings are the best balance, and the combination is a top-tier performer, as shown by its ranking. The CPU and GPU work well together, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. This analysis should help any player choose the right settings for their monitor.