Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, presents an interesting case study for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination. The benchmark data shows this pairing delivers a wide performance envelope, from high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming to playable 4K, though the demands of Ultra settings reveal significant performance costs. This analysis examines the measured FPS across resolutions and settings to characterize the balance between the CPU and GPU in this specific title.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination achieves an average of 204 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 compared to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The average benchmark score for the RTX 4080 is 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the measured data shows a minimum FPS of 148 and a maximum of 200, with an average of 174 FPS.

Q: Does the game run better at 4K with Low or Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 is 128 with Low settings, compared to 54 with Ultra settings, indicating that Low settings provide a substantially smoother experience at 4K.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking compared to all other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF is in the 94th percentile, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of tested CPUs in the database.

Q: In the overall ranking for Evolve, where does this specific combo place?

A: This CPU and GPU combination is ranked 222nd out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver for Evolve's frame rates, and the data shows its performance scales predictably with resolution. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node and features 9728 shading units. Its memory configuration of 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is a critical resource for high-resolution textures. The boost clock of 2505 MHz and base clock of 2205 MHz contribute to its raw compute power, which is substantial.

The benchmark results illustrate the GPU's workload. At 1080p, the average FPS at High settings is 204. When the resolution increases to 1440p, the average drops to 137 FPS at the same settings. Moving to 4K, the average FPS falls further to 78. This pattern shows the GPU is being tasked more heavily as pixel count rises, which is a typical indicator of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080's performance in Evolve is close to its rivals; its average benchmark score of 54247 is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER and 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, showing a tight competition at this performance tier.

The GPU's memory and bandwidth become particularly relevant at 4K. The 16 GB frame buffer is more than sufficient for Evolve's textures, but the 716.8 GB/s bandwidth is what allows the card to maintain playable frame rates at 3840x2160, where the average FPS at Medium settings is 99. The data suggests that the RTX 4080's capabilities are best utilized at 1440p, where it can push frame rates well above the 144 Hz refresh rate mark at High and Medium settings, while still offering solid performance at 4K for those who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum refresh rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF provides the processing foundation for this combo. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it is a highly capable multi-threaded processor, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167. Its single-core performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6235, which is important for game logic and frame pacing. The CPU's boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures high responsiveness in scenarios that depend on single-threaded performance.

In Evolve, the CPU's role appears to be more passive at higher resolutions, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS is 335. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve this level of performance. However, the CPU's influence wanes as the resolution increases; at 4K, the average FPS at Low settings is 128, a significant drop that is primarily due to the GPU's rendering workload. The CPU's performance is not the bottleneck here.

The i7-14700KF's overall benchmark scores place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70163. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, has a score of 70879, which is 1% higher. This indicates the i7-14700KF is marginally behind its direct competitor in synthetic workloads, but its 20-core, 28-thread configuration ensures it can handle Evolve's engine without issue. The CPU's L3 cache of 33 MB shared also helps in reducing memory latency, which can be beneficial in a fast-paced FPS. Ultimately, the data suggests that for this game, the CPU is not the limiting component at any resolution tested, as the frame rate is more heavily influenced by GPU settings and resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core i7-14700KF and RTX 4080, the optimal settings balance depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings are viable. The High preset yields an average of 204 FPS, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p provides an average of 260 FPS, and Low pushes it to 335 FPS. For competitive play where maximum frame rates are desired, Low is the best choice, but for a balance of visual quality and speed, High is recommended.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 137 FPS, which is excellent for most gamers. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard. The Ultra preset drops the average to 95 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. For those with 144 Hz monitors, the Medium preset is a strong alternative, providing an average of 174 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the settings choice becomes a trade-off between fidelity and smoothness. The Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it achieves an average of 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience. The High preset averages 78 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. Ultra settings are not recommended at 4K, as the average FPS falls to 54, which may feel sluggish in a fast-paced game. Low settings at 4K achieve an average of 128 FPS, but this sacrifices too much visual quality for most users. Therefore, the data indicates that Medium is the best overall experience at 4K, balancing visual fidelity with performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Evolve, the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination is ranked 222nd out of 3700 tested combinations. This places it in the top 6% of all configurations, indicating that it is a high-performing setup for this game. The ranking is a composite measure that considers the average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, and this combo's consistent performance ensures its high position.

The ranking is more impressive when considering the individual component performance. The RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and the i7-14700KF is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The combo's 222nd rank is a result of these two top-tier components working well together. While there are 221 other combos that perform better in Evolve, this likely includes more expensive or newer hardware, making this pairing a strong contender. The data shows that this combo is not just a high-end parts list, but a configuration that delivers top-tier results in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across different settings and resolutions. The table below summarizes the average FPS for each configuration.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 335 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 260 | 221 | 299 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 204 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 141 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 225 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 174 | 148 | 200 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 137 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 128 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 99 | 84 | 114 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 78 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 54 | - | - |

At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with even Ultra settings achieving an average of 141 FPS. The Medium setting shows a narrow variance, with a minimum of 221 and a maximum of 299 FPS, indicating stable performance. At 1440p, the Low setting still achieves a high average of 225 FPS, while Ultra drops to 95 FPS. The Medium setting at 1440p shows a wider variance, from 148 to 200 FPS, but an average of 174 FPS is still very playable. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, but Medium is the only setting that maintains an average above 90 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS. The data clearly shows a consistent scaling pattern across all resolutions and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component in this configuration. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 204 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p, and then to 78 at 4K. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, and the larger drop at 4K indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its limits. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are likely the key factors in maintaining playable frame rates at this resolution.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 335 at 1080p to 225 at 1440p and 128 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 141 at 1080p to 95 at 1440p and 54 at 4K. The proportional drop is similar in each case, suggesting that the GPU's rendering workload is the primary driver of the performance decrease. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. This conclusion is reinforced by the fact that the frame rates at 4K are still higher than those of many lower-tier GPUs at 1080p, indicating that the CPU is capable of supporting the RTX 4080's full potential without holding it back. The data indicates that for this combo, the GPU is the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p, and the i7-14700KF provides ample headroom for the GPU to operate at its maximum capacity.