Evolve

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a wide range of frame rates in Evolve, depending on resolution and settings. The data shows a 16-core, 32-thread processor with a 5.10 GHz boost clock paired with a 12 GB GDDR7 GPU that has a 2512 MHz boost clock. This pairing produces results that range from 187 FPS at 1080p Low down to 30 FPS at 4K Ultra, making settings selection critical for a smooth experience. The combo ranks 2049 out of 3700 tested combinations, indicating a mid-pack position in this game’s benchmark database. The measured frames per second reveal that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s strong multi-core performance keeps high refresh rates achievable at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved with this CPU and GPU combination in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 187 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 145 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 125 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings compared to 1080p Low?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 30 FPS. This is 157 FPS lower than the 187 FPS seen at 1080p Low, representing a reduction of approximately 84% from the peak measured performance.

Q: Does this system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with high settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate is 76 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, though it falls short of the 97 FPS average seen at Medium settings for the same resolution.

Q: What is the only settings preset at 4K that exceeds 60 FPS?

A: The only 4K preset above 60 FPS is Low, which produces an average of 71 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 55 FPS, while High averages 43 FPS and Ultra averages 30 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740. It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, which scores 76513, and 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, which scores 76492. It trails the Intel Core i9-14900K by 1.7%, which scores 79097.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 40377, placing it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for Evolve shows a clear hierarchy across presets, and the optimal choice depends entirely on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 114 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for most displays. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 145 FPS, which is 31 FPS higher than High, making it the better choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. Low at 1080p pushes to 187 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial. Ultra at 1080p drops to 79 FPS, still playable, but the 35 FPS gap between Ultra and High suggests diminishing returns for the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset stands out with a 97 FPS average and a minimum of 83 FPS. This combination of average and minimum frame rates makes it the most balanced option for smooth gameplay. High at 1440p averages 76 FPS, which remains above 60 FPS but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Low at 1440p reaches 125 FPS, offering a competitive advantage for fast-paced play. Ultra at 1440p averages 53 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold and making it less ideal for consistent performance.

The 3840x2160 resolution tells a different story. Low is the only preset that breaks 60 FPS, averaging 71 FPS. Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutter in action-heavy moments. High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, both of which fall short of smooth gameplay standards. For 4K, Low settings provide the best experience per the measured data, as it is the only preset that maintains a playable frame rate.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests using Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium offers 145 FPS, which is 31 FPS faster than High. At 1440p, Medium gives 97 FPS with a solid minimum. At 4K, Medium provides 55 FPS, which is the second-highest average at that resolution. While Low at 4K yields higher numbers, Medium delivers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance for those who prioritize image quality. The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K entirely, and at 1440p it only makes sense if the user accepts frame rates below 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. Its 6144 shading units operate at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs contribute to pixel and texture processing rates of 201.0 GPixel/s and 482.3 GTexel/s, respectively.

The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is sufficient for the tested presets in Evolve, as the game’s release date of 2015 indicates it does not demand excessive memory. The measured frame rates show that the GPU’s computational throughput, not memory capacity, becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is stark: 71 FPS versus 30 FPS. This 41 FPS gap demonstrates how the GPU’s shading units and texture units are stressed by the increased pixel count and more demanding effects.

The GPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its performance. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 5077. PassMark G3D gives it 29137, and Geekbench Vulkan shows 178923. These scores place the RTX 5070 in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which it edges out by 0.1%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which leads by 1.2%. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS (1:1) indicate strong compute capabilities for a game like Evolve, which relies on particle effects and dynamic lighting.

The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not fully utilized in all presets. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces average FPS from 187 to 145, a 42 FPS drop. From Medium to High, the drop is 31 FPS, and from High to Ultra, another 35 FPS. This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed the GPU quickly enough, but the GPU’s rendering load increases with each preset. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the Ultra preset’s 30 FPS average is only 40% of the Low preset’s 71 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 2049 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning it performs better than a slight majority of systems but falls short of the top tier. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows strong performance at lower resolutions but significant drops at 4K Ultra.

This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, indicating top-tier processing power. The GPU, however, is in the 82nd percentile, which is respectable but not elite. The combination’s overall rank of 2049 suggests that the GPU holds back the otherwise powerful CPU in this specific game. Systems with higher-ranked GPUs would likely achieve better frame rates at 4K, while the CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample headroom for less demanding titles.

The rank can be interpreted through the measured FPS at each preset. At 1080p, the combo achieves 187 FPS on Low, which is competitive with many higher-ranked systems. At 4K Ultra, however, the 30 FPS average is below what many top-tier combos would deliver. The gap between the CPU’s 95th percentile ranking and the combo’s 55th percentile ranking highlights the GPU as the limiting factor. For users with 1080p or 1440p monitors, this combo performs well above its overall rank suggests. For 4K enthusiasts, the rank accurately reflects the struggle to maintain high frame rates.

The nearest rival CPUs, such as the Intel Core i9-14900K, score 79097 in average benchmarks, which is 1.7% higher than the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. However, the measured FPS in Evolve depends more on the GPU. The RTX 5070’s nearest rivals, like the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, have similar average scores but may not deliver identical in-game results. The combo rank of 2049 out of 3700 provides a single data point, but the resolution-by-resolution breakdown offers a clearer picture of where this system excels and where it struggles.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings substantial processing power to this pairing, 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 allow for strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the game’s AI and physics calculations, which can benefit from the high core count.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35314 in multi-core and 2044 in single-core. Geekbench results are 20992 multi-core and 2464 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 54934, and single-thread is 4147. These scores place the CPU in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900K, scores 79097, which is 1.7% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 76212, which is 2% lower.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 187 FPS, which suggests the CPU can process game logic and draw calls quickly enough to feed the GPU. The 32 threads help maintain frame pacing in busy scenes with multiple monsters and players. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s over a quad-channel LPDDR5X interface also reduces potential bottlenecks when transferring data between the CPU and GPU.

However, the CPU’s influence diminishes at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates are primarily determined by the GPU’s rendering capability. The 43 FPS at 4K High and 30 FPS at 4K Ultra are not limited by the CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock or its 64 MB L3 cache. Instead, the GPU’s 6144 shading units struggle with the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160. The CPU’s single-thread performance, measured at 2044 in Cinebench R23, is sufficient for Evolve’s game engine, which was optimized for 2015-era hardware.

The CPU’s TDP of 55 W is notably low for a 16-core processor, but this does not appear to hinder performance in the measured FPS data. The 4 nm process from TSMC allows for efficient operation. The CPU’s integrated Radeon 8060S graphics are not used in this configuration, as the discrete RTX 5070 handles rendering. For users who play at 1080p with a high refresh rate monitor, the CPU provides enough headroom to maintain frame rates above 144 FPS in the Medium preset. At 1440p, the CPU continues to support frame rates above 90 FPS in Medium settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 187 FPS average. Medium drops to 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. High averages 114 FPS, and Ultra averages 79 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 108 FPS, showing significant scaling with visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 125 FPS average. Medium averages 97 FPS with a minimum of 83 FPS and a maximum of 112 FPS. High averages 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 53 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 72 FPS, narrower than at 1080p but still substantial. The Medium preset’s minimum of 83 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 80 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 71 FPS. Medium averages 55 FPS with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS. High averages 43 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41 FPS, the smallest absolute gap among the three resolutions. However, the relative drop is severe: Ultra runs at 42% of Low’s frame rate.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most complete data, as it includes minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the 123 FPS minimum ensures consistent performance. At 1440p Medium, the 83 FPS minimum still exceeds 60 FPS. At 4K Medium, the 47 FPS minimum indicates potential stutter in heavy scenes. The High and Ultra presets lack minimum FPS data, so the averages must suffice for analysis. The Low presets also lack variance data, but their high averages suggest they are the safest choice for demanding scenarios.

Comparing the same preset across resolutions shows the impact of pixel count. At High settings, 1080p yields 114 FPS, 1440p yields 76 FPS, and 4K yields 43 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 38 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 33 FPS. At Low settings, 1080p gives 187 FPS, 1440p gives 125 FPS, and 4K gives 71 FPS. The Low preset maintains a playable frame rate even at 4K, unlike Ultra which only reaches 30 FPS at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the limiting component changes with resolution. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 187 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 33%. From 1440p to 4K, it drops from 125 FPS to 71 FPS, a reduction of 43%. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 116 FPS, or 62% of the original performance. This pattern indicates that the GPU is increasingly stressed as resolution rises, but the CPU still contributes at lower resolutions.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 145 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 48 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 42 FPS. The percentage drops are 33% and 43%, respectively, matching the Low preset’s scaling closely. This consistency suggests that the GPU’s rendering load scales predictably with pixel count, regardless of the preset.

At High settings, the frame rates are 114 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The drops are 38 FPS and 33 FPS, corresponding to 33% and 43% reductions. At Ultra settings, the frame rates are 79 FPS at 1080p, 53 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. The drops are 26 FPS and 23 FPS, with percentage reductions of 33% and 43%. Across all presets, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p consistently reduces FPS by 33%, and from 1440p to 4K reduces by 43%.

This uniform scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would plateau at higher resolutions, but the data shows steady decreases. The 4K Ultra result of 30 FPS is particularly telling, as it represents a 62% reduction from 1080p Ultra’s 79 FPS. The GPU’s 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM are sufficient for the game, but the 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

The resolution scaling also highlights that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo when using Medium or High settings. At 1440p High, the 76 FPS average is playable, while 4K High drops to 43 FPS. For users seeking the best visual experience without sacrificing performance, 1440p Medium offers 97 FPS, which is 42 FPS higher than 4K Medium’s 55 FPS. The data suggests that playing at 1440p with Medium or High settings provides the best balance, as the frame rate remains above 60 FPS for both presets. At 4K, only Low settings achieve 60 FPS, making it a less desirable option for this combination unless visual fidelity is prioritized over smoothness.