Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this CPU and GPU combo in Evolve at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 110 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding preset at that resolution, and it still clears 100 FPS comfortably.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 77, with a minimum of 66 and a maximum of 89. This indicates a playable experience with some headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 176 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 74 FPS. This represents a performance drop of 102 FPS, or approximately 58%, when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination yields the highest frame rate in the data?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 262, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed closely by 203 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, scores 75738, which is only a 0.1% delta. This indicates the two processors are statistically tied in overall synthetic performance.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for high-resolution gaming in Evolve?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The data shows playable frame rates at 4K, suggesting the VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game's demands at the tested settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 serves as the rendering engine for this configuration. Its architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1920 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. This clock speed, combined with 5888 shading units, allows for substantial geometry and pixel processing throughput. The texture rate is 455.4 GTexel/s, and the pixel rate is 158.4 GPixel/s. These specifications translate into a raw compute capability of 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The memory subsystem is a critical factor in Evolve's performance. The RTX 4070 uses 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, a type known for high bandwidth. The effective memory clock is 21 Gbps, feeding a 192-bit bus. This configuration results in a total memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For a game like Evolve, which features large map environments and multiple monsters with detailed textures, this bandwidth helps maintain consistent frame pacing.

The GPU's performance percentile is 81, meaning it outperforms the majority of tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score is 37648. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, a delta of only 0.1%. This places the RTX 4070 in a tight performance bracket with its immediate competition. The data from the measured FPS rows shows that the GPU's capabilities are best utilized at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the average FPS drops, which is typical behavior for a GPU-bound scenario.

The RTX 4070 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a 2015 FPS title that has received updates. The 64 ROPs ensure efficient rasterization, and the 184 TMUs handle texture filtering effectively. In Evolve, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher settings. The transition from Medium to High to Ultra presets shows a clear performance cost, which is expected as the renderer increases shadow quality, texture detail, and post-processing effects. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz provides the necessary speed to maintain high fill rates, but the data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is demanding, resulting in an average of 42 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a high-end desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It features 16 cores and 32 threads, a configuration that provides substantial parallel processing power. The base clock is 4.30 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. This combination of high core count and high clock speed is designed to handle both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads effectively.

The processor's cache hierarchy is significant. It includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a large 128 MB of L3 cache. This large L3 cache is crucial for gaming, as it allows frequently accessed data to be stored close to the cores, reducing latency. The CPU's benchmark results confirm its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 42018 in multicore and 2259 in singlecore tests. Its Passmark multithread score is 70255, and its single-thread score is 4737.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 95, meaning it ranks in the top 5% of all tested processors. Its average benchmark score is 75779. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, has an average score of 75738, which is only a 0.1% delta. This shows that the 9950X3D is essentially tied with its closest competitor in synthetic benchmarks. The CPU's TDP is 170 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics calculations, and AI pathfinding for the monsters and hunters. The high core count ensures that background tasks do not interfere with frame rendering. The measured FPS data provides insight into the CPU's headroom. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 262. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates. The fact that the FPS drops significantly at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU has ample processing power in reserve.

The boost clock of 5.70 GHz is particularly important for single-threaded performance, which is often the limiting factor in older game engines. The 3DMark single-thread score is 1292, and the Geekbench singlecore score is 3064. These scores indicate strong per-core performance, which is beneficial for games that are not perfectly multi-threaded.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo handles different quality presets. The goal is to find the settings that provide the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable. The Ultra preset yields an average of 110 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth experience on a standard 60 Hz or even 144 Hz monitor. The High preset increases this to 159 FPS, and Medium to 203 FPS. The Low preset hits 262 FPS. For competitive play, the Low or Medium presets would be ideal to maximize frame rate. However, for a balanced experience, the High preset at 159 FPS offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium with a still very high frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the situation remains favorable. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 74 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS baseline for most displays. The High preset jumps to 107 FPS, offering a much larger safety margin for frame time spikes. The Medium preset is the sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming at this resolution, hitting 136 FPS. The Low preset provides 176 FPS for maximum responsiveness. For most users, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended choice, as it maintains a high frame rate while providing good visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed much harder. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 42 FPS, which is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. The High preset brings this up to 61 FPS, which is right at the threshold for smooth playability on a 60 Hz display. The Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin with 77 FPS average and a minimum of 66 FPS. The Low preset achieves 100 FPS, which is excellent for 4K gaming. The recommendation for 4K is to use the Medium preset. It provides a significant improvement over Low in visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the playable threshold. High is viable for those with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) displays, but Medium is the safer choice for consistent performance.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the most balanced option across all resolutions. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low while maintaining frame rates that are 203% higher than Ultra at 1080p, 184% higher at 1440p, and 183% higher at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 881 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the top 24th percentile of all tested system configurations. This rank reflects the overall performance of the pairing, considering both CPU and GPU capabilities.

The CPU is a top-tier processor, ranking in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 75779 is nearly identical to its closest competitors, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, with deltas of just 0.1%. This indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system's ranking.

The GPU, however, is a mid-to-high range card, ranking in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37648 is very close to the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37628, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, delta 0.4%). This places the RTX 4070 in a performance tier where it is competitive with, but not superior to, several other graphics cards.

The combo rank of 881 is likely driven by the GPU's performance tier. While the CPU is among the best available, the GPU's 81st percentile ranking holds the system back from a higher overall position. The measured FPS data supports this. At 1080p, where the CPU has more influence, the system performs exceptionally well, reaching 262 FPS on Low. At 4K, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, the system struggles on Ultra, achieving only 42 FPS. This demonstrates that the combo's rank is a reflection of the GPU's ability to handle high-resolution rendering, rather than the CPU's processing power.

The 3700 tested combos include a wide range of hardware combinations. A rank of 881 means that this specific pairing outperforms the majority of systems that have been tested with Evolve. It is a solidly above-average configuration, capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable frame rates at 4K with adjusted settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 262 FPS. The Medium preset shows a significant drop to 203 FPS, with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS. The High preset averages 159 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 110 FPS. The scaling here shows a clear cost for quality. Moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance by 152 FPS, a 58% decrease.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decrease from 1080p. The Low preset averages 176 FPS. The Medium preset averages 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. The High preset averages 107 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 74 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 102 FPS, or 58%, consistent with the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed to its limits. The Low preset averages 100 FPS. The Medium preset averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. The High preset averages 61 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 42 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58 FPS, or 58%.

The data shows a consistent trend. The percentage difference between Low and Ultra is roughly 58% across all resolutions. This indicates that the settings presets have a similar relative impact on performance, regardless of resolution. The absolute FPS values are highest at 1080p, but the relative cost of increasing quality is constant.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range is 173 to 234 FPS. At 1440p, it is 116 to 157 FPS. At 4K, it is 66 to 89 FPS. This data shows that the frame time variance is manageable, and the minimum FPS stays well above the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the minimum of 66 FPS is still above 60, indicating stable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is a critical indicator of the system's bottleneck. The data shows a clear and consistent pattern across all settings presets.

At Low settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 262. At 1440p, it drops to 176, a decrease of 86 FPS (33%). At 4K, it drops to 100, a further decrease of 76 FPS (43%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 162 FPS (62%).

At Medium settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 203. At 1440p, it drops to 136, a decrease of 67 FPS (33%). At 4K, it drops to 77, a further decrease of 59 FPS (43%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 126 FPS (62%).

At High settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 159. At 1440p, it drops to 107, a decrease of 52 FPS (33%). At 4K, it drops to 61, a further decrease of 46 FPS (43%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 98 FPS (62%).

At Ultra settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 110. At 1440p, it drops to 74, a decrease of 36 FPS (33%). At 4K, it drops to 42, a further decrease of 32 FPS (43%). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 68 FPS (62%).

The scaling pattern is remarkably consistent. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is always 33%, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is always 43%. This consistency suggests that the performance scaling is directly tied to the number of pixels being rendered. The 4K resolution has 4 times the pixels of 1080p (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080), but the frame rate does not drop by 75%. It drops by 62%.

This data indicates that the system is not purely GPU-bound at 1080p. If it were, the drop to 4K would be closer to 75%, assuming perfect scaling. The fact that the drop is only 62% suggests that there is some CPU overhead or other system limitation that prevents the GPU from achieving its full potential at 1080p. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes more and more the limiting factor.

The consistent 33% and 43% drops across all settings presets reinforce this analysis. The relative performance scaling is independent of the quality settings. This means that the system's behavior is predictable, and the bottleneck is consistent. The GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides enough headroom to push high frame rates at lower resolutions.