Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The benchmark data shows a system capable of high refresh rate dominance at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining a playable but more demanding frontier. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, scaling behavior, and the specific hardware characteristics that drive these results.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 196th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X's score of 54450, and 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D's 54681.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in the database.

Q: What is the GPU's closest competitor in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA CMP 50HX has an average score of 49071, which is 0.7% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 48704. The Intel Arc A550M is 2.1% higher, while the RTX A2000 is 1.6% lower.

Q: What are the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread capabilities?

A: The i7-14700F scores 5003 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 35443 in multi-core, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2711 and multi-core score of 16571.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $359, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 799 USD.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve, and its specifications explain the performance headroom observed. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, built on the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the texture and geometry loads of a 2015 title.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with 8448 shading units and a FP32 throughput of 44.10 TFLOPS. This raw horsepower allows the card to push extremely high frame rates at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 306.6 FPS average at 1080p Low settings. The 96 ROPs and 264 TMUs ensure that pixel fill rate (250.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (689.0 GTexel/s) do not become bottlenecks even at higher settings.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking against all GPUs, alongside its average benchmark score of 48704, reinforces its position as a high-end part. In Evolve, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in performance scaling, as the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample processing power to feed the graphics card at every resolution tested. The i7-14700F's boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that even single-threaded game logic is handled efficiently, preventing CPU-bound scenarios from capping the GPU's output.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the system achieves 187.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 128.6 FPS, a 31.3% reduction. The jump to 4K High yields 71.1 FPS, which is a 44.7% decrease from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, with the CPU maintaining sufficient throughput to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck.

The scaling is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The system delivers 127.4 FPS at 1080p, 85.9 FPS at 1440p, and 52.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling: it is only 41.3% of the 1080p Ultra frame rate. This suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily taxed at 4K with maximum settings, as the game's effects and draw distances increase the memory footprint and shading complexity.

Interestingly, the performance gap between 1080p and 1440p is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings. At Low, 1080p hits 306.6 FPS, dropping to 209 FPS at 1440p (a 31.8% decrease), and then to 115.8 FPS at 4K (a 44.6% decrease). This pattern indicates that at lower settings, the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU's role becomes relatively more significant at 1080p where frame rates are extremely high. The i7-14700F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 5003 Cinebench R23 score, ensures that even these high frame rates do not expose a CPU bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 306.6 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all high-end monitors. Medium settings yield 242.2 FPS, High settings 187.3 FPS, and Ultra settings 127.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58.5% performance drop, reflecting the increased shader complexity and texture filtering demands.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain highly playable for competitive and immersive gaming. Low settings hit 209 FPS, Medium 158.7 FPS, High 128.6 FPS, and Ultra 85.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging around 31-33%. This suggests that the GPU is scaling predictably with pixel count, and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM is sufficient to avoid memory-related stutters or texture thrashing at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve becomes more demanding. Low settings average 115.8 FPS, Medium 92.1 FPS, High 71.1 FPS, and Ultra 52.6 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration tested that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that this is the most demanding scenario for the hardware. The 4K results show that the GPU's 44.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance is being fully utilized, and the 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is a critical factor in maintaining playable frame rates.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the i7-14700F's processing power is never the limiting factor in Evolve. Even at 1080p Low with 306.6 FPS, the CPU's 28 threads and 5.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output. The bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU as resolution and settings increase, with the 4K Ultra result of 52.6 FPS being the only sub-60 FPS outcome.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest possible frame rates at 1080p, Low settings provide a massive 306.6 FPS average, which is ideal for competitive play on high refresh rate displays. However, the jump to Medium settings only reduces this to 242.2 FPS, a 21% decrease that still far exceeds 144Hz monitors. High settings at 187.3 FPS remain excellent, and even Ultra at 127.4 FPS is perfectly playable for most users. The data suggests that at 1080p, players can comfortably select High or Ultra settings without sacrificing competitive viability.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts toward High settings, which deliver 128.6 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 120Hz and 144Hz displays while maintaining visual fidelity. Ultra settings at 85.9 FPS are still above 60 FPS, making them a viable option for visually oriented players. Low and Medium settings, at 209 FPS and 158.7 FPS respectively, are only recommended for players with 240Hz displays who prioritize maximum smoothness over visual quality.

For 4K gaming, High settings at 71.1 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS. Medium settings at 92.1 FPS provide additional headroom for players with 100Hz or 120Hz 4K displays. Ultra settings at 52.6 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable judder on standard 60Hz displays, making it the least recommended configuration. Low settings at 115.8 FPS are playable but significantly reduce the visual experience of the game.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is achieved at 1440p High settings, which delivers 128.6 FPS. This resolution balances the GPU's capabilities with the CPU's performance, providing a smooth and visually detailed experience. For 4K users, High settings are the clear recommendation, as they maintain playable frame rates while preserving the game's graphical fidelity. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM ensures that even at 4K High, there is ample memory headroom for stable performance.