Evolve

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is heavily dictated by the graphics settings selected, with frame rates ranging from a highly playable 50 FPS at 4K Ultra to a staggeringly fast 310 FPS at 1080p Low. The data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions and quality presets, while the CPU's immense headroom allows for exceptionally high frame rates at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear and predictable pattern of frame rate degradation as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that drop is heavily influenced by the preset. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 188 FPS at 1920x1080 to 126 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 62 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average further drops to 72 FPS, representing a cumulative 116 FPS loss from 1080p. This steep decline of roughly 61% from 1080p to 4K indicates that at higher resolutions, the rendering workload is scaling aggressively, putting significant strain on the GPU.

The Low preset tells a different story about system balance. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 310 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 yields 208 FPS, and at 4K it remains at 118 FPS. While the percentage drops are consistent, the absolute values remain exceptionally high. This pattern suggests that even at 4K with Low settings, the combination of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s raw throughput and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s processing power is sufficient to keep frame rates well above the 100 FPS threshold, indicating that the workload is not solely GPU-bound at these lower fidelity settings.

When examining the Medium preset, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 79 FPS drop (240 to 161 FPS), and then a further 69 FPS drop when moving to 4K (161 to 92 FPS). The gap between 1440p and 4K is nearly as large as the gap between 1080p and 1440p. This indicates that the transition to 4K resolution imposes a near-linear increase in pixel count that directly translates to a significant performance penalty, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component for this title at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset exhibits the most dramatic scaling. Starting at 130 FPS at 1080p, performance falls to 87 FPS at 1440p and then to just 50 FPS at 4K. The 37 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the 37 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is equally significant. The 4K Ultra result of 50 FPS is the lowest average in the entire dataset, highlighting that this configuration is pushed to its limits when combining maximum quality with the highest pixel density. This pattern strongly suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with its 16 GB of memory and 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra, as the CPU has ample performance to spare.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. Its performance in Evolve is directly tied to its clock speeds and memory subsystem. With a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, the GPU's ability to sustain high frequencies is critical for maintaining the robust frame rates seen in the benchmark data. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a crucial factor for handling the texture and geometry data at higher resolutions like 3840x2160.

The benchmark scores for this GPU place it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31087. Its nearest rival in synthetic tests is the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which has an average score of 31206, placing the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 0.4% behind. However, these synthetic tests do not perfectly translate to game performance. In Evolve, the GPU's role is most evident in the resolution scaling. The steep decline in frame rates from 1080p to 4K across all presets is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, producing only 50 FPS.

Further analysis of the GPU's compute capabilities shows a FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS. The card features 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. These specifications support the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p, but the data confirms that the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K overwhelms the GPU's fill rate, particularly when advanced visual effects are enabled in the Ultra preset. The data shows that while the GPU is capable of high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions, its performance ceiling is reached at 4K with maximum settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform and features a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. This high boost clock, combined with a massive 128 MB of L3 cache, provides the kind of single-threaded and multi-threaded performance that is unlikely to bottleneck a mid-range to high-end GPU like the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in a game released in 2015.

The CPU's benchmark results are impressive, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 75779, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, which scores 75738, a delta of only 0.1%. In multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23, it scores 42018, and in single-core tests, it scores 2259. These scores indicate that for a game like Evolve, which is an FPS title that may not be heavily optimized for multi-core processors, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D has more than enough processing power to feed the GPU.

The evidence for a CPU that is not a bottleneck is most apparent in the Low preset data. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 310 FPS. This exceptionally high frame rate is a strong indicator that the CPU is capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls at a very high rate. Even at 4K with Low settings, the system maintains 118 FPS, which is still a high refresh rate experience. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at a similar level regardless of resolution, but instead, we see a clear decline with resolution, confirming that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes in this configuration. The CPU's role is to provide a stable, high-frequency foundation that allows the GPU to operate at its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmarks for Evolve, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a rank of 417 out of 3700 tested combos. This places the configuration in the top 11.3% of all systems in our database for this game. This high ranking reflects the synergy between the two components.

The ranking is particularly notable because the GPU, while powerful, is not the absolute fastest on the market. It sits in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 31087, and is actually 0.4% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 in synthetic tests. However, in a real-world gaming scenario like Evolve, its performance is bolstered by the top-tier CPU. The CPU is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 75779 is 0.1% ahead of its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755. This pairing of a top-5% CPU with a top-25% GPU results in a system that ranks in the top 11% for this specific game, demonstrating that the high-performance CPU helps to maximize the GPU's capabilities.

The rank of 417 out of 3700 suggests that while there are many other combinations that perform better, this particular setup offers a very strong balance for Evolve. The high CPU performance likely ensures that even in CPU-intensive scenarios, the frame rates remain high, contributing to the overall smoothness and consistency of the experience. The data indicates that users with this combo are getting a performance level that surpasses what either component would achieve with a less capable partner.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate goals. The data provides a clear picture of the trade-offs between visual fidelity and performance.

For users with a 4K (3840x2160) display, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 72 FPS, which is a solid, playable frame rate for a fast-paced FPS game. While the Medium preset offers a higher 92 FPS, the jump to Ultra results in a significant performance drop to 50 FPS, which may feel less responsive. Therefore, High represents the best balance, offering a substantial improvement over the 50 FPS of Ultra while maintaining a smoother experience than the 72 FPS baseline. The Low preset, while hitting 118 FPS, diminishes the visual quality too much for a game that can look good at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is again a strong recommendation, achieving an average of 126 FPS. This is an excellent frame rate for competitive gaming, and it allows for high visual fidelity. The Medium preset pushes the frame rate to 161 FPS, which is ideal for users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors. However, the Ultra preset at 87 FPS is also playable and offers the best image quality. For most users, High provides a great balance, but those with high refresh rate monitors should consider Medium to fully utilize their display's capabilities.

For 1920x1080 displays, the system has more than enough power for any preset. The Ultra preset delivers 130 FPS, and the High preset hits 188 FPS. For competitive players with 240Hz monitors, the Low preset's 310 FPS and the Medium preset's 240 FPS are the best options. The Medium preset is the recommended choice for 1080p, as it provides a very high frame rate of 240 FPS while maintaining a good level of visual quality, making it a superior choice over the visually sparse Low preset. The High preset at 188 FPS is also excellent for most high-refresh-rate monitors.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Evolve?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 310 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 50 FPS, while the resolution scaling shows a clear GPU-bound pattern.

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

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 417th out of 3700 tested combos for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for this configuration is 137 FPS, with an average of 161 FPS and a maximum of 185 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low preset compared to the 4K Ultra preset?

A: The 1080p Low preset achieves an average of 310 FPS, which is 260 FPS higher than the 50 FPS average achieved at 4K Ultra settings.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average of 188 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section details the exact measured data for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Evolve.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average of 310 FPS.
• Medium: Average of 240 FPS, with a minimum of 204 FPS and a maximum of 276 FPS.
• High: Average of 188 FPS.
• Ultra: Average of 130 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average of 208 FPS.
• Medium: Average of 161 FPS, with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 185 FPS.
• High: Average of 126 FPS.
• Ultra: Average of 87 FPS.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average of 118 FPS.
• Medium: Average of 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS.
• High: Average of 72 FPS.
• Ultra: Average of 50 FPS.