Evolve

This data represents the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile in Evolve. The benchmark results place this configuration at rank 1212 out of 3700 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated. The combination is a mobile-first pairing designed to deliver high refresh rates, but the data reveals distinct scaling behaviors across resolutions and settings that inform practical usage.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1212 out of 3700 tested configurations puts it ahead of roughly two-thirds of all systems tested in Evolve. This is a strong position, though not a top-tier one, and the context of the components explains why. The RTX 4080 Mobile holds an 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sits in the 95th percentile among all CPUs. When combined, the CPU’s high percentile does not fully translate into a dominant frame rate position because Evolve is a title where GPU load scales heavily with resolution and preset.

In terms of direct rival comparisons for the CPU, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395’s average benchmark score of 77740 places it 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% and leads the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2.0%. These are marginal differences, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck in most scenarios. For the GPU, the RTX 4080 Mobile’s average benchmark score of 38135 is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 and 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile, while leading the RTX 4070 by 1.3% and the Tesla P4 by 1.3%. The near-identical scores to the MX570 and RTX 5080 Mobile are notable, suggesting that in synthetic benchmarks, the 4080 Mobile performs in a tight band with those parts, but the measured FPS in Evolve will clarify real-world behavior.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The CPU features a substantial cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of two 70.6 mm² chiplets. Memory support includes LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the CPU’s cores in demanding workloads.

In Evolve, the CPU’s high single-thread and multi-thread performance ensures that frame pacing remains stable, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and single-core score of 2044 indicate strong processing power. At 1080p Low settings, where the GPU has less work per frame, the CPU’s ability to maintain high frame rates is evident; the data shows 241 FPS average, which is the highest measured across all configurations. This suggests that the CPU is not limiting performance in this scenario, as the GPU is still able to push well beyond 200 FPS.

The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740, supports the idea that it is a high-end part. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900K, scores 79097, which is 1.7% higher, but the Ryzen AI Max+ 395’s mobile nature with a 55 W TDP makes it a different class of product. The PassMark multi-thread score of 54934 and single-thread score of 4147 further demonstrate its capability. For Evolve, the CPU’s role is to provide consistent frame delivery, and the data shows that it does not become a bottleneck until the GPU is pushed to its limits at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 39.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines. The GPU has 58 ray tracing cores and 232 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4. Clock speeds are set at a base of 1290 MHz and a boost of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz or 18 Gbps effective. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU’s TDP is 110 W, and it connects via PCIe 4.0 x16.

The RTX 4080 Mobile holds an 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38135. Its PassMark G3D score of 24926 and G2D score of 929 reflect strong rasterization and compute performance. In Evolve, the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures and effects, as evidenced by the frame rates across settings. At 4K High, the average FPS is 56, which is playable but not smooth for competitive play. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 24.72 TFLOPS provides the raw compute needed for the game’s physics and rendering, and the texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s ensures that texture-heavy scenes remain fluid.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the RTX 5080 Mobile, which scores 38349, and the RTX 4070, which scores 37648. The 4080 Mobile’s performance is within 1.3% of these parts, but in Evolve, the measured FPS will depend on the specific workload. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is adequate for 4K Ultra settings, though the average FPS of 39 at that preset suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the GPU achieves 241 FPS, indicating that it can handle high refresh rates when the settings are reduced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the average FPS ranges from 39 at Ultra to 92 at Low. The Low preset delivers 92 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. Medium settings produce an average of 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 82, indicating that the frame rate stays within a playable range. High settings drop to an average of 56 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced action, while Ultra falls to 39 FPS, which is not ideal for a competitive FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance improves significantly. Low settings yield an average of 161 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce an average of 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 and a maximum of 144, ensuring a consistent experience. High settings average 98 FPS, which is still smooth, while Ultra drops to 68 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for competitive play.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the GPU and CPU combination excels. Low settings achieve an average of 241 FPS, which is ideal for esports-level play. Medium settings average 186 FPS with a minimum of 158 and a maximum of 214, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays. High settings average 146 FPS, which is still very good, while Ultra drops to 101 FPS, which is playable but not the best for competitive play.

The scaling from 4K to 1080p is consistent, with the GPU being the primary driver. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: at 1080p, Low is 140% faster than Ultra (241 vs 101 FPS), and at 4K, Low is 136% faster than Ultra (92 vs 39 FPS). This indicates that the game’s Ultra preset places a heavy load on the GPU, and reducing settings yields significant frame rate gains.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?*

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates across all settings, with an average of 241 FPS at Low and 101 FPS at Ultra. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 2560x1440 at Medium (125 FPS) or High (98 FPS) is recommended, as 4K Ultra (39 FPS) is not ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740, which is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7% and leads the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX by 2.0%.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the data indicates that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 39, which is below the playable threshold for a fast-paced FPS. This is a GPU-limited scenario, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to support higher frame rates at lower settings.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile holds an 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38135. It is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 and 0.6% behind the RTX 5080 Mobile, while leading the RTX 4070 by 1.3%.

Q: How does the CPU’s memory bandwidth affect performance?

A: The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient to feed the 16 cores and 32 threads, ensuring that the CPU does not become a bottleneck in Evolve, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low.

Q: Can this combo handle high refresh rates?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 241 FPS at Low settings and 146 FPS at High settings, which is suitable for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 161 FPS, which is also suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for Evolve depend on the user’s display and performance priorities. For a 1080p display with a 144Hz or 240Hz refresh rate, the Low preset provides an average of 241 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 186 FPS, which is still excellent and provides better visual fidelity. For users prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, the High preset at 1080p (146 FPS) or 1440p (98 FPS) is a good choice.

For a 1440p display, the Medium preset delivers an average of 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. The High preset at 1440p (98 FPS) is also viable, but the Ultra preset (68 FPS) is less ideal for fast-paced gameplay. At 4K, the Low preset (92 FPS) is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, while Medium (71 FPS) is playable but with some dips. The High and Ultra presets at 4K (56 and 39 FPS respectively) are not recommended for competitive play, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data suggests that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, it provides 186 FPS; at 1440p, it provides 125 FPS; and at 4K, it provides 71 FPS. The Medium preset is the most consistent in terms of minimum FPS, with values of 158 at 1080p and 106 at 1440p, indicating stable frame pacing. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 1080p or 1440p is the best choice for maximizing frame rates, while for those with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only option that maintains a playable frame rate.