Evolve

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a formidable combination for Evolve, placing it in the top portion of the tested database. Its combo rank of 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations means it outperforms roughly 46% of all recorded pairings in this specific title. This places it in the upper-middle tier of the hierarchy, indicating that while it is not an absolute top-tier setup, it is far from a bottlenecked or underpowered pairing for this 2015 FPS title. The data suggests a balanced system where both the CPU and GPU contribute meaningfully to the final frame rates, though the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution and settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve puts this pairing in the 54th percentile of all systems tested. This is a solid position, but it is not exceptional. The ranking indicates that the system is capable of delivering smooth gameplay, but there are more than 1800 other configurations that achieve higher average frame rates in this game. The data shows that this is a mid-to-high tier performer, not a flagship killer. The score is a composite reflection of both the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU's solid rasterization performance, but it also reveals that neither component is pushing the absolute limits of what is possible in this older title.

When breaking down the individual components, the CPU's percentile rank of 95 against all CPUs is notably higher than the combo's overall rank. This suggests the processor is doing its part, and the limiting factor for the overall combo rank is predominantly the GPU. The GPU's percentile rank of 81 against all GPUs is strong, but it is a step below the CPU's relative standing. The data indicates that the system is well-balanced but leans on the GPU as the performance ceiling in Evolve. This is a common scenario in gaming, where the graphics card often dictates the final output, especially at higher resolutions and graphical settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 serves as the primary rendering engine for this combo, and its role becomes increasingly critical as the visual load increases. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Evolve's textures and assets at all tested settings, ensuring that the VRAM does not become a bottleneck even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz are the driving forces behind its frame generation, and the data shows these clocks translate into consistent performance across the board.

The benchmark results for the RTX 4070 in this combo show a clear pattern: the GPU is the deciding factor in frame rate at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 31, which is a significant reduction from the 44 FPS at 4K High. This steep decline is directly attributable to the GPU's processing limits. The GPU's raw compute performance, measured at 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32, is adequate for Evolve, but the game's engine and the high pixel count of 4K resolution push the RTX 4070 to its limits. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 26927 puts it in the 81st percentile, but its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, is only 0.4% behind, indicating that this GPU is at a competitive but not dominant level for this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The data shows an average of 115 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is a very playable frame rate for a fast-paced FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without the need for any upscaling or frame generation technologies.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the performance is variable depending on the settings. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 72 FPS, which is playable. However, at High settings it drops to 44 FPS, and at Ultra settings it falls to 31 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming is only viable at lower preset levels.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's benchmark scores are significantly stronger than the GPU's, and the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a steep decline that is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for this combo?

A: The data only includes minimum frame rates for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 125 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 84 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 48 FPS. These figures show that even the dips in performance remain above the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37648, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. It is 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. This places it in a tight competitive cluster, with no single rival having a decisive advantage.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect the performance in this game?

A: No. The system uses the discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 for rendering. The CPU's integrated Radeon 8060S graphics are not utilized for the game's frame rendering, and the measured FPS data reflects only the performance of the discrete GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's capabilities across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings but becomes more GPU-dependent as settings increase. The Low preset yields an average of 190 FPS, which is an excellent result for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce an average of 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS, showing a stable frame time distribution. High settings reduce the average to 115 FPS, and Ultra settings drop it further to 80 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system can easily handle high refresh rates even with the most demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset delivers an average of 127 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. High settings average 77 FPS, which is a solid result for competitive play. Ultra settings bring the average down to 54 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a performance drop of roughly 33-40% across all settings, which is a typical hit for a resolution increase of this magnitude.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become apparent. Low settings produce an average of 72 FPS, which is acceptable for 4K gaming. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, providing a playable but not perfectly smooth experience. High settings drop to 44 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to a barely playable 31 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is not a realistic target for this combo in Evolve, as the frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider optimal for an FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals the performance characteristics of this combo. Moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 190 to 72, a reduction of approximately 62%. This is a significant drop that indicates the GPU is heavily taxed at higher pixel counts. The scaling is more pronounced at higher settings. For instance, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is from 80 FPS to 31 FPS, a reduction of about 61%. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p.

The data also shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 190 FPS is high enough that the CPU's processing power is the likely ceiling, as the GPU has less work to do. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU's workload expands, and the frame rate becomes more dependent on its capabilities. The steep drop-off from 1080p to 1440p, and then to 4K, is a classic sign of a GPU-bound system. The CPU's strong performance, evidenced by its 95th percentile rank, ensures that it is not holding back the GPU at any resolution, but it also cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at high pixel counts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a high-end mobile processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide substantial processing power for Evolve's game logic and physics calculations. The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and a single-core score of 2044. These results place it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900K, being only 1.7% faster on average. This indicates that the CPU is a top-tier performer and is not a bottleneck for the RTX 4070.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and to handle the game's simulation. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 190 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output for this title. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Geekbench single-core score of 2464, is crucial for this, as Evolve is not a highly multi-threaded title. Moving up in resolution, the CPU's workload remains relatively constant, while the GPU's workload increases. This is why the frame rate drops so significantly at higher resolutions; the CPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates, but the GPU cannot keep up with the increased pixel processing demands. The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache also helps in reducing latency, ensuring that data is readily available for the game's engine, which contributes to the overall smoothness of the experience.