Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a robust experience in Evolve, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher fidelity presets, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance allows for exceptional frame rates at lower settings. This combination sits in the 88th percentile of tested configurations, placing it comfortably ahead of the vast majority of setups evaluated for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent trend: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-intensive title like Evolve. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 185.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 127.9 FPS, a reduction of approximately 31%. At 4K, the average falls to 69.8 FPS, which represents a further 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The gap between settings becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is a massive 175.3 FPS (306.8 vs. 131.5), showing that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower graphical loads. At 4K, this spread narrows to 65.8 FPS (117.9 vs. 52.1), as the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant constraint. The data suggests that at 4K, even dropping from High to Medium yields a substantial gain of 21.1 FPS, while the jump from Low to Medium costs 27 FPS, indicating a steep curve where the GPU is saturated.

The scaling between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling. At High settings, the 58.1 FPS difference highlights the significant pixel-pushing demands of 4K. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory appears sufficient, as there are no anomalous dips that would suggest memory capacity issues. The trend is smooth and linear, pointing to pure compute and bandwidth limitations rather than a memory bottleneck. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that High settings are the practical ceiling for maintaining playable frame rates, while 1440p offers a much larger performance cushion.

FAQ

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

A: The combination achieves an average of 185.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, providing a very smooth experience for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the average is 85.6 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 52.1 FPS, a significant 33.5 FPS reduction that makes 4K Ultra less viable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The large FPS gains from lowering settings at 1080p (from 185.5 to 306.8 FPS between High and Low) show the CPU can push far more frames than the GPU can render at higher fidelity.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming with high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1440p with High settings, the average FPS is 127.9, which is well above the 100 FPS mark and suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 4K?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers 90.9 FPS at 4K Medium and 69.8 FPS at 4K High. The 21.1 FPS difference suggests that High settings are a reasonable trade-off for improved visual quality if a 60 FPS target is acceptable.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Evolve?

A: It ranks 198th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12% of all configurations evaluated for this game.

Settings Recommendations

For a balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1440p stands out as the optimal choice. The measured 127.9 FPS average is smooth and responsive, while the visual upgrade over Medium (162.5 FPS) is typically significant enough to justify the 34.6 FPS cost. This is the sweet spot for competitive play without sacrificing image quality.

At 4K, the data points to High settings as the recommended starting point. The 69.8 FPS average is playable, and the jump to Ultra (52.1 FPS) introduces a noticeable drop in fluidity for a marginal visual gain. If a higher frame rate is preferred, dropping to Medium yields a substantial 21.1 FPS boost, bringing the average to 90.9 FPS, which is a better experience for faster-paced action. Low settings at 4K (117.9 FPS) are generally unnecessary unless chasing the highest possible refresh rates.

For 1080p users, the High preset (185.5 FPS) is the clear recommendation. The CPU is not a limiting factor, and the GPU has enough headroom to maintain very high frame rates. Ultra at 1080p (131.5 FPS) is viable but offers diminishing returns over High. The Low preset (306.8 FPS) is only relevant for esports-style play where maximum frame rate takes precedence over all visual considerations. Based on the measured data, High at 1440p offers the best overall experience, balancing the GPU’s workload against the visual demands of the game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 198 out of 1695 total configurations. This places it in the 88th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 88% of the combinations in the database for this game. This is a strong result, indicating that this hardware pairing is well-suited for Evolve’s engine.

The CPU’s performance is competitive with its immediate peers. Its average benchmark score is 35355, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14400 (35336, a 0.1% difference). It is also closely matched with the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which scores 35289, a 0.2% difference in favor of the i7-12700KF. These marginal deltas indicate that the 12th-gen i7 is not a bottleneck in this configuration, and its performance is on par with newer and more mobile-focused alternatives. The GPU also holds its own, with an average benchmark score of 48704, slightly behind the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071, a -0.7% delta) but ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (47915, a 1.6% delta).

The high combo rank is a direct result of the balanced pairing. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores ensure it can keep up with the GPU’s demands, even at lower resolutions where the CPU load is relatively higher. The data shows that this system is not leaving performance on the table, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, a hallmark of a well-matched CPU-GPU combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays the dominant role in determining frame rates in Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for the textures and assets in Evolve, as evidenced by the smooth performance scaling and lack of stutter at 4K. The GPU’s boost clock of 2610 MHz and its 8448 shading units are the primary drivers of the rendering performance.

The benchmark results show the GPU’s compute capability. It scores 31811 in Passmark G3D and 223091 in Geekbench OpenCL, indicating strong raw performance. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor when pushing high resolutions and Ultra settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 306.8 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 52.1 FPS. This dramatic drop highlights how the GPU’s pixel throughput and texture fill rate become saturated as the resolution increases.

The GPU’s 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is substantial, but the game’s engine appears to scale heavily with resolution. The data suggests that the 285 W TDP is well-utilized, as the card maintains consistent performance without any signs of thermal throttling affecting the average FPS figures. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s role is to provide a high baseline of performance, but users must manage settings to achieve their desired frame rates, as the GPU is the clear primary constraint in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low produces an average of 306.8 FPS, Medium 238.5 FPS, High 185.5 FPS, and Ultra 131.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a gradual reduction, with the most significant drop occurring between Medium and High (53 FPS), indicating a steep increase in GPU load at the High preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 206 FPS for Low, 162.5 FPS for Medium, 127.9 FPS for High, and 85.6 FPS for Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra is 42.3 FPS, which is a more significant drop than between Medium and High (34.6 FPS), showing that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy burden on the GPU. The 1440p results offer a good balance, with High settings providing a 127.9 FPS average that is ideal for most gaming scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the performance is more constrained. Low yields an average of 117.9 FPS, Medium 90.9 FPS, High 69.8 FPS, and Ultra 52.1 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 21.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 17.7 FPS. This shows that at 4K, the GPU is struggling to maintain high frame rates at the highest settings, but Medium and Low presets remain playable. The data across all resolutions confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the performance ceiling, with the i7-12700KF providing ample support.