Evolve

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT pairing was tested in Evolve, a 2015 FPS, across three resolutions and four quality presets. The measured frame rates reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution, with the GPU becoming the dominant constraint at higher pixel counts. The CPU, a 20-core Raptor Lake part, and the GPU, a 16GB RDNA 4 card, combine to place this configuration 482nd out of 1695 tested combos.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 160.4 at 1920x1080 to 103.5 at 2560x1440 and then to 58.6 at 3840x2160. Low settings follow a similar trajectory: 260.9 at 1080p, 174.4 at 1440p, and 101.7 at 4K. Medium settings produce 199.5, 137.5, and 74.6 across the same resolutions. Ultra settings yield 110.6, 73.7, and 43.4 respectively.

The consistency of these drops across all four presets indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter as resolution climbs. At 1080p, even Ultra exceeds 110 FPS, and Low reaches 260.9 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU without bottlenecking. However, at 4K, only Low and Medium maintain averages above 60 FPS (101.7 and 74.6), while High and Ultra fall to 58.6 and 43.4. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU-bound workload: the pixel count increases by roughly 2.25 times from 1080p to 1440p and 4 times from 1080p to 4K, and the FPS drops accordingly. The data shows that the RX 9070 XT is the component that determines the playable resolution ceiling.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a 4 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1660 MHz, with a boost clock of 2970 MHz and a game clock of 2400 MHz. It has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 39647, placing it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Radeon Pro 575 (39703, deltaPct -0.1), the RTX A500 Mobile (39568, deltaPct 0.2), the Radeon Pro 575X (39836, deltaPct -0.5), and the RX Vega 64 (39879, deltaPct -0.6). This means the RX 9070 XT scores 0.1% lower than the Pro 575, 0.2% higher than the A500 Mobile, 0.5% lower than the Pro 575X, and 0.6% lower than the RX Vega 64.

In Evolve, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures, even at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s supports high-resolution rendering without stutter. The boost clock of 2970 MHz is high, but the game clock of 2400 MHz is more representative of sustained performance during gameplay. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (43.4) shows the GPU is heavily loaded, while at 1080p Low (260.9) the GPU is not the limiting factor. The GPU's launch MSRP is 599 USD.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The L3 cache is 33 MB shared. The CPU's average benchmark score is 70104, placing it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the i7-14700K (70074, deltaPct 0), the EPYC 9115 (69887, deltaPct 0.3), the Ryzen 9 9950X (70420, deltaPct -0.4), and the Xeon Platinum 8270 (71056, deltaPct -1.3). This means the i7-14700KF matches the i7-14700K, scores 0.3% higher than the EPYC 9115, 0.4% lower than the Ryzen 9 9950X, and 1.3% lower than the Xeon Platinum 8270.

In single-threaded workloads, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2972. Evolve, being a 2015 FPS, likely relies more on single-thread performance than on multi-thread scaling. The high boost clock of 5.60 GHz helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 260.9 FPS at 1080p Low. The 20 cores and 28 threads are far more than the game can utilize, but they ensure no CPU bottleneck in any scenario. The CPU's launch MSRP is $384.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i7-14700KF and RX 9070 XT ranks 482nd out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places the pairing in the upper portion of the database, outperforming the majority of configurations. The individual components are both high performers: the CPU sits in the 96th percentile and the GPU in the 82nd percentile. The rank reflects the synergy between a strong single-threaded CPU and a capable GPU. While the GPU's average benchmark score is slightly below some rivals, the overall combo still lands in the top tier. The data shows that this pairing is well suited for Evolve, delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable performance at 4K with appropriate settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide 110.6 FPS, which is smooth and visually rich, so Ultra is recommended for most players. At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 103.5 FPS, while Ultra drops to 73.7 FPS; High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, Medium settings achieve 74.6 FPS, which is above 60, while High falls to 58.6 FPS; Medium is the highest preset that maintains a 60+ FPS average. For competitive play, Low at 1080p yields 260.9 FPS, which is exceptionally high and minimizes input lag. The data indicates that the RX 9070 XT can handle Evolve at 4K with Medium settings, and at lower resolutions, higher presets are viable.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The average FPS is 160.4.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 482nd out of 1695 tested combinations.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9070 XT have?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The i7-14700KF has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RX 9070 XT has a memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s.

Q: How does FPS scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 160.4 at 1080p to 103.5 at 1440p and 58.6 at 4K.