Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, shows highly variable performance depending on the graphics preset selected. The data for the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combo reveals a wide performance envelope, from 54.3 FPS at 4K Ultra to 331.8 FPS at 1080p Low. The measured results indicate that this hardware combination is powerful enough to prioritize visual fidelity at lower resolutions, but requires careful settings management at 4K to maintain a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Evolve with this hardware?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with average FPS ranging from 92.9 at Ultra settings to 222.9 at Low settings, providing high frame rates without the extreme performance cost seen at 3840x2160.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 331.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 140.1 FPS. This represents a performance drop of over half when moving to the highest quality settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers a playable 78.4 FPS average. However, the Ultra preset drops to 54.3 FPS, which may be less desirable for fast-paced FPS gameplay. The Medium preset provides a more comfortable 95.5 FPS average.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the RTX 4080 SUPER hit its highest frame rate?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 331.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: Is the frame rate more sensitive to resolution or settings changes?

A: The data shows both have a significant impact. For example, moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings reduces the average FPS from 201.4 to 139.0. Similarly, changing from High to Ultra at 1440p reduces the average from 139.0 to 92.9 FPS, indicating a strong sensitivity to both factors.

Q: How does the combo's performance in Evolve rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 118th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations in the database for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that for competitive play at 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 257.2 FPS. This provides a significant frame rate headroom over the High preset (201.4 FPS) while maintaining a much higher visual quality than the Low preset (331.8 FPS). The Ultra preset at this resolution, while achieving 140.1 FPS, offers diminishing returns in visual fidelity for the performance cost incurred.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended starting point, yielding an average of 139.0 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. For users who prioritize maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset still achieves a playable 92.9 FPS average, though the drop from High is notable. The Medium preset at 172.4 FPS is an excellent option for those seeking a compromise between high frame rates and improved visual detail.

For 3840x2160 gaming, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, as it is the only settings level that combines a high average FPS (95.5) with improved visual fidelity over the Low preset (127.5 FPS). While the High preset is playable at 78.4 FPS, it is a significant step down from Medium. The Ultra preset at 54.3 FPS should be avoided for fast-paced gameplay, as the frame rate may feel less responsive.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 118th out of 1695 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places the system in the top 7% of all configurations, indicating that it is a high-performance pairing for this title. The ranking reflects the hardware's ability to deliver high average frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings.

This strong ranking is supported by the individual component performance. The CPU's average benchmark score of 70104 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-14700K, which scores a nearly identical 70074 (0% delta). The GPU also performs well, with an average benchmark score of 53610, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, a 0.2% delta, showing the RTX 4080 SUPER is slightly ahead.

The combination of a top-tier CPU and a high-end GPU results in a system that consistently produces frame rates that are well above the playability threshold in Evolve, even at demanding 4K resolutions with high settings. The ranking suggests that very few other combinations will provide a significantly better experience in this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance envelope is wide. The Low preset delivers an average of 331.8 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. Moving to Medium drops the average to 257.2 FPS, and High further reduces it to 201.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, while still high, averages 140.1 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU have ample headroom, and the settings choice can tailor the experience from extreme esports-level frame rates to high-fidelity visuals.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 222.9 FPS, while Medium averages 172.4 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 139.0 FPS, which is a very solid result for 1440p gaming. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 92.9 FPS. This resolution provides a good balance, as even the most demanding preset remains comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance cost of higher resolutions becomes evident. The Low preset averages 127.5 FPS, showing that the hardware can still provide high refresh rates at 4K if visual quality is not the primary concern. The Medium preset averages 95.5 FPS, and the High preset averages 78.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 54.3 FPS, which is the lowest result in the entire dataset. This indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration in the tests that approaches the limits of this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER plays a central role in delivering the high frame rates observed. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are likely sufficient for Evolve's textures and assets, preventing memory-related bottlenecks that could reduce performance at 4K resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are also a key factor. It has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz. The high boost clock, combined with the 10240 shading units, contributes to the substantial raw compute power of 52.22 TFLOPS. This compute capability is what allows the card to achieve the high frame rates at 1440p and maintain playable performance at 4K with higher settings.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks supports its in-game results. With a Passmark G3D score of 34245 and an average benchmark score of 53610, it sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The data indicates that the GPU is a strong performer, and its role in this combo is to provide the necessary rendering power to push high resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor except when the Ultra preset is enabled, which likely increases the rendering load significantly.