Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a playable but inconsistent experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. At 1080p, the combo produces strong frame rates across most settings, but the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor as resolution climbs to 4K, where even Medium settings dip below 60 FPS. The data shows this combination ranks 1749th out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier for this game, with the CPU’s high core count providing ample headroom while the RTX 5050’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface constrain performance at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS is 71 at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest 1080p result among the four tested settings, while Low yields 169 FPS, Medium 131 FPS, and High 103 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, while the RX 5600 XT scores 20713, giving the RTX 5050 a 1.6% lead. The RTX 5050 also trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M by 1%, but it is 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4958 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 19620 multi-core and 2429 single-core, with an average benchmark score of 53620.

Q: Does the RTX 5050 support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the GPU lists DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) among its API support, along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. This is relevant for Evolve’s rendering pipeline, though the game predates these newer APIs.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Evolve compared to all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1749th out of 2872 tested combos. This places it in the lower-middle segment, indicating that while it is not among the weakest, many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher frame rates in this title.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5050?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2500 MHz, which translates to 20 Gbps effective.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB207 chip on a 5 nm process from TSMC. It contains 16,900 million transistors on a 149 mm² die, with a transistor density of 113.4M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2317 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical factor for Evolve’s texture-heavy environments at higher resolutions.

The GPU has 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units, along with 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s, texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 13.17 TFLOPS. These specifications place the RTX 5050 in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. In Evolve, the GPU’s role shifts dramatically with resolution. At 1080p, the RTX 5050 provides enough raw throughput to push frame rates well above 100 FPS at Medium and 103 FPS at High, but at 4K, the limited memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM become bottlenecks.

The measured FPS data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 39 on High and 27 on Ultra, while Medium manages 50 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RTX 5050 struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K beyond Low settings, where it hits 64 FPS. The GPU’s 128-bit memory bus is a notable constraint, as Evolve’s large maps and detailed textures require substantial bandwidth. The RTX 5050’s closest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which trails by 1.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which leads by 0.6%, suggest that this GPU sits in a competitive but not exceptional tier for this game.

In terms of API support, the RTX 5050 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern rendering features. However, Evolve was released in 2015, so the game likely relies on older DirectX paths, which may not fully utilize the GPU’s newer capabilities. The GPU’s TDP of 130 W and suggested power supply of 300 W indicate it is a power-efficient card, but its performance in Evolve at 4K is clearly limited by memory subsystem constraints rather than compute power.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals that the RTX 5050 is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains a more consistent role. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 169 FPS on Low, 131 FPS on Medium, 103 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop to 113 FPS on Low, 88 FPS on Medium, 69 FPS on High, and 48 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the averages fall further to 64 FPS on Low, 50 FPS on Medium, 39 FPS on High, and 27 FPS on Ultra.

The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. For Low settings, the FPS falls from 169 to 64, a reduction of approximately 62%. Medium settings drop from 131 to 50, a 62% decline, while High settings fall from 103 to 39, a 62% decrease. Ultra settings drop from 71 to 27, a 62% reduction. This consistent scaling across all settings indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops roughly proportionally with the increase in pixel count.

The data shows that at 1440p, the combo remains playable for most settings, with High at 69 FPS and Medium at 88 FPS. However, at 4K, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS, and Medium dips to 50 FPS. This suggests that for 4K gaming in Evolve, users would need to significantly reduce settings to achieve smooth frame rates. The CPU’s role in this scaling is less pronounced, as the Core i7-14700F with 20 cores and 28 threads provides ample processing power even at lower resolutions, where the GPU is not yet saturated.

The limiting component at 1080p is more balanced, with the GPU handling the rendering load while the CPU keeps up with game logic. At 4K, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates, as the texture and geometry demands outpace the memory subsystem. The RTX 5050’s 32 ROPs and 205.8 GTexel/s texture rate further constrain performance at higher resolutions, where pixel fill and texturing become more demanding.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1749th out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle tier of performance. This rank reflects a combination that is capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but it falls behind many other configurations at higher resolutions. The rank is determined by the measured FPS data, which shows that the combo’s strengths lie in 1080p performance, where it achieves over 100 FPS on Medium and High settings.

Compared to other combos, the RTX 5050’s position in the 66th percentile among GPUs and the CPU’s 91st percentile among CPUs suggests that the GPU is the weaker component in this pairing. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 53620, is near the top of its class, while the GPU’s average score of 21035 is more modest. This disparity explains why the combo ranks lower than what the CPU alone would suggest, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The combo’s rank of 1749 out of 2872 means that roughly 39% of tested combos perform worse, while 61% perform better. This places it in a position where users can expect decent performance in Evolve at 1080p, but the experience degrades significantly at 4K. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT which is 1.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL which is 0.6% faster, indicate that the RTX 5050 is competitive with mid-range GPUs from previous generations.

For users considering this combo for Evolve, the data suggests that it is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the CPU’s high core count and the GPU’s moderate performance combine to produce smooth frame rates. At 1440p, the combo remains viable for Medium and High settings, but at 4K, only Low settings provide a playable experience. The rank of 1749 reflects this mixed performance, with the combo excelling in lower-resolution scenarios but struggling at higher ones.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 14th-generation processor from Intel’s Core i7 series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU is manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process node and has a die size of 257 mm². It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and a single-core score of 4958. In Geekbench, it scores 19620 multi-core and 2429 single-core. The average benchmark score is 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701 (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which scores 53288 (0.6% slower). This indicates that the CPU is competitive with high-end desktop processors.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI, which the 20 cores and 28 threads manage efficiently. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides strong single-thread performance, which is important for older games that may not fully utilize multiple cores. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 169 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is more stressed, the CPU maintains a 71 FPS average, indicating that the processor has headroom.

The CPU’s high thread count is beneficial for multitasking and background processes, but for Evolve, which was released in 2015, the game may only use a few cores. This means that the CPU’s single-core performance, as evidenced by the 4958 Cinebench R23 single-core score, is more critical than its multi-core capabilities. The 2.10 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide a wide dynamic range, allowing the CPU to scale performance based on workload.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, along with its dual-channel memory bus, ensures adequate bandwidth for the GPU. The 33 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which can improve frame pacing in games. Overall, the CPU is a strong performer that does not limit the combo in Evolve, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Evolve covers three resolutions and four settings, providing a clear picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 169 on Low to 71 on Ultra. Specifically, Low averages 169 FPS, Medium averages 131 FPS with a minimum of 111 and maximum of 150, High averages 103 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. These results indicate that the combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming, with even Ultra settings maintaining playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 113 on Low, 88 on Medium, 69 on High, and 48 on Ultra. The Medium settings show a minimum of 75 and maximum of 101 FPS, while the other settings do not have min/max data listed. This resolution is still playable for most settings, though Ultra dips below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable for some users.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 64 on Low, 50 on Medium, 39 on High, and 27 on Ultra. The Medium settings have a minimum of 42 and maximum of 57 FPS, indicating that even the average is below the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is only suitable for Low settings if users desire a smooth experience, as the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for higher settings.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the FPS drops by roughly 62% from 1080p to 4K across all settings. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution. The RTX 5050’s 32 ROPs and 205.8 GTexel/s texture rate are the primary constraints at 4K, where pixel fill and texture sampling demands increase significantly.

For users seeking the best experience, the 1080p Medium and High settings offer a balance of visual quality and performance, with 131 and 103 FPS respectively. At 1440p, Medium at 88 FPS is a solid choice, while High at 69 FPS is also viable. At 4K, Low at 64 FPS is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS, but Medium at 50 FPS may be acceptable for some users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.

The min and max FPS data for Medium settings show that at 1080p, the frame rate varies between 111 and 150, indicating good consistency. At 1440p, the range is 75 to 101, and at 4K, it is 42 to 57. These ranges suggest that the combo maintains stable performance without significant frame drops, likely due to the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s consistent clock behavior.