Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Evolve, ranking in the top 18.2% of all tested combinations (309th out of 1695). The data shows this combo is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p. Here is a detailed breakdown of how this hardware handles the title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 144Hz gameplay?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 117.3 FPS. To fully utilize a 144Hz display, you would need to drop to Low settings at 1440p, which yields 193.8 FPS, or stick to 1080p where even High settings deliver 176.9 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival in raw compute?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score is 42576, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653, delta -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723, delta -0.3%). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40.

*Q: Is the Core i7-12700K a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in Evolve?*

A: No, the data suggests it is not a significant bottleneck. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and multi-thread score of 9979 indicate strong headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 292.7 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 44.8 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested and will likely feel less smooth than lower settings, though it remains playable for a slower-paced title.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 176.9 at 1920x1080 to 117.3 at 2560x1440, and finally to 69.2 at 3840x2160. This represents a 60.9% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating a clear GPU workload scaling.

Q: Does the CPU’s cache configuration matter for this game?

A: The i7-12700K features a shared 25 MB L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core. Its high passmark single-thread score of 4013 suggests the cache hierarchy is sufficient for Evolve’s typical FPS workload, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is ample for the game’s textures and effects at all tested resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with 7168 shading units, deliver the raw compute power needed to drive frame rates.

The data reveals the GPU’s performance ceiling. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages only 44.8 FPS, while at 4K High it jumps to 69.2 FPS. This 24.4 FPS difference (54.5% improvement) shows how much the settings preset impacts the GPU workload. The GPU’s passmark G3D score of 29995 and its 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs support its capability, but the 4K Ultra results confirm that Evolve at maximum settings is a heavy load for this card.

The RTX 4070 SUPER’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. This allows for modern rendering features, which likely contribute to the smooth performance at High and Medium settings. The GPU’s 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs help maintain pixel and texture throughput, explaining why the game scales well from 1080p to 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 309th out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the top 18.2% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a mainstream desktop setup. The ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely limits the other.

Looking at the CPU’s individual standing, it ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35684. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35802, which is only 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14500HX is 0.7% lower. This tight grouping shows that the i7-12700K is at the top of its class.

The GPU similarly sits in the 84th percentile, with an average score of 42576. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, is only 0.2% higher. The combination’s high rank in Evolve is therefore a result of two top-tier components working well together, rather than one exceptional part compensating for a weak one.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

1920x1080:

• Low: 292.7 FPS
• Medium: 229.1 FPS
• High: 176.9 FPS
• Ultra: 121.1 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 193.8 FPS
• Medium: 151.9 FPS
• High: 117.3 FPS
• Ultra: 82.3 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 109.2 FPS
• Medium: 84.9 FPS
• High: 69.2 FPS
• Ultra: 44.8 FPS

At 1080p, the combo is capable of exceeding 120 FPS even at Ultra settings. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p incurs a 63.6 FPS penalty, while the jump from High to Ultra only costs 55.8 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset is not disproportionately heavier than High at this resolution.

At 1440p, all presets remain playable, with Ultra still hitting 82.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a 59.6 FPS drop, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. At 4K, only Low and Medium presets break the 60 FPS threshold, highlighting the GPU’s limitations at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a significant GPU workload. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 176.9 at 1080p to 117.3 at 1440p (a 33.7% reduction), and then to 69.2 at 4K (a 60.9% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

Conversely, at Low settings, the drop is less severe in percentage terms: from 292.7 FPS at 1080p to 193.8 at 1440p (33.8% reduction) and 109.2 at 4K (62.7% reduction). The similarity in percentage drops across settings suggests the resolution is the primary factor, not the preset.

The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The CPU’s strong multi-thread performance (3DMark max threads score of 9979) means it is not holding back the GPU at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, where frame rates are highest, the CPU’s single-thread score of 1043 becomes more relevant, but it still manages 292.7 FPS, showing no major bottleneck.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K features 12 cores (8 performance and 4 efficiency) and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process, provides the computational headroom needed for Evolve’s game logic and physics.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are outstanding. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and single-core score of 4128 place it in the 89th percentile. The Passmark multi-thread score of 34404 and single-thread score of 4013 confirm its ability to handle both parallel and sequential workloads. In Evolve, a fast single-thread score is crucial for maintaining high frame rates, and the data shows this CPU delivers.

The 25 MB shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game engine tasks. The CPU’s performance relative to rivals is tight: it is only 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13800H. In practical terms, this means the i7-12700K provides a stable foundation for the RTX 4070 SUPER, ensuring the GPU is rarely waiting on the processor.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results suggest that the Ultra preset is not the best choice for this combo, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 44.8 falls below the 60 FPS threshold, which may result in noticeable stutter. Dropping to High at 4K yields 69.2 FPS, a 54.5% improvement that is well worth the visual trade-off.

For 1440p users, High settings at 117.3 FPS provide an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Medium preset at 151.9 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but High offers a more immersive experience without sacrificing playability. At 1080p, Ultra settings at 121.1 FPS are fully playable, making it the recommended choice for this resolution if the visual fidelity is preferred.

For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, Low settings at 1440p deliver 193.8 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows that the performance gap between Low and Medium is significant at all resolutions, so choosing Low is the best way to maximize FPS. Overall, High settings at 1440p or Ultra at 1080p are the sweet spots for this hardware, offering the best experience per the measured rows.