Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS, is an older title, but the benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination reveals how this modern hardware handles a last-generation game. The measured FPS across resolutions and settings shows a system with immense headroom, particularly at 1080p, where the GPU is rarely the limiting factor. The data indicates that players can prioritize visual fidelity and high refresh rates without compromising performance.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results clearly indicate that the Ultra preset is the intended experience for this hardware, even if it comes with a performance cost. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 123.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for a smooth competitive experience. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs about 52.8 FPS (from 176.7 to 123.9), but the visual fidelity gain is typically worth it in a game like Evolve, where environmental details and monster designs are key.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still maintains a very playable average of 84.2 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays and provides a great balance for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The data shows a 34.1 FPS drop from High to Ultra at this resolution (from 118.3 to 84.2), which is a significant but acceptable trade-off for maximum graphical settings.

For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset becomes a challenge, with the average FPS falling to 46.2 at 3840x2160. This is below the ideal 60 FPS target. For a 4K experience, the High preset is the optimal choice, as it provides a solid 68.3 FPS average. The Medium preset at 4K offers 83.9 FPS, which is also viable if you prioritize frame rate over some visual effects. The data suggests that for a locked 60 FPS at 4K, High is the sweet spot, while Ultra is reserved for those who can tolerate lower frame rates or have VRR displays.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the central component determining performance at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is sufficient for Evolve at all tested settings, as the game's textures are from 2015 and do not demand the same memory capacity as modern titles. The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 Tensor cores are not heavily utilized by this older game, meaning the raw shader performance, measured at 35.48 TFLOPS FP32, is what drives the frame rates.

The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz is a key factor in its performance. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck when moving from 1440p to 4K. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 118.3 at 2560x1440 to 68.3 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 42.3%. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's processing power is being fully utilized at 4K, while at lower resolutions, the frame rate is likely capped by other system components. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 29995 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals, like the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a deltaPct of -0.2, show it is in a competitive performance tier.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 293 FPS. This extremely high frame rate suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has significant headroom. The data shows a dramatic drop when moving to 1440p Low, where the average falls to 196.5 FPS, a 32.9% decrease. This is a classic sign of the GPU starting to become more relevant, but the high FPS still indicates a CPU limit.

The trend continues at 4K. With Low settings at 3840x2160, the average FPS is 110.5. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 43.8% drop (from 196.5 to 110.5), which is a clear indicator that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The RTX 4070 SUPER is working much harder to fill the 8.3 million pixels at 4K compared to the 3.7 million at 1440p. This analysis confirms that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the Core i7-14700KF is more than capable of feeding the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU's raw compute power dictates the final frame rate.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 46.2. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. To achieve a stable 60 FPS or higher at 4K, you would need to use the High preset, which delivers an average of 68.3 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: At lower resolutions, yes. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 293 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has spare capacity. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 84.2 FPS, which is below 144 FPS. To fully utilize a 144Hz monitor, you would need to use the Medium preset (153.7 FPS) or High preset (118.3 FPS). The High preset is a good balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: How much faster is the Ultra preset compared to Low at 1080p?

A: The performance difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 293 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 123.9 FPS. This is a 169.1 FPS difference, showing that Ultra demands significantly more GPU resources.

Q: Does the 12GB VRAM of the RTX 4070 SUPER get fully utilized in Evolve?

A: The benchmark data does not include VRAM usage. However, given the game's release date of 2015, it is highly unlikely that its textures require 12 GB of VRAM. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is more than sufficient for this title.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 297 out of 1695 total combos, putting it in the top 17.5% of all tested systems for this game. This indicates it is a high-performing configuration for Evolve.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its high core count is not directly relevant for Evolve, which is a game from 2015 and likely does not scale well beyond a few cores. However, the CPU's strong single-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290, is crucial for maintaining high frame rates. The data confirms this, as the system achieves 293 FPS at 1080p Low, a scenario where the CPU is the primary bottleneck.

The processor's boost clock of 5.60 GHz is a key asset. It allows for rapid instruction processing, which translates to higher frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The benchmark results show that the CPU is powerful enough to support frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p. This is also reflected in its PassMark single-thread score of 4480 and its overall percentile rank of 96, indicating it is faster than 96% of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, has an identical average score with a 0% deltaPct, showing that the unlocked "KF" variant offers nearly the same performance. The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps ensure data is readily available for the cores, minimizing latency in game logic and physics calculations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its massive headroom. With Low settings, the average FPS is 293. Moving to Medium, the average remains high at 224 FPS. The High preset delivers 176.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset rounds out the results with an average of 123.9 FPS. All settings at this resolution are playable on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the demands on the GPU increase. The Low preset averages 196.5 FPS, showing a 96.5 FPS drop from its 1080p counterpart. Medium settings average 153.7 FPS, High settings average 118.3 FPS, and Ultra settings average 84.2 FPS. The progression shows a clear scaling of performance with graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings average 110.5 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 83.9 FPS, and High settings average 68.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 46.2 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each increase in resolution and settings results in a proportional decrease in average frame rate, with the most significant drops occurring when moving from 1440p to 4K.