Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, shows a pronounced dependency on resolution scaling with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination. The measured average frame rates decline steeply as resolution increases, moving from 307 FPS at 1080p Low to 117 FPS at 4K Low, and from 129 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 49 FPS at 4K Ultra. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises, while the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings, but the relative decline is not uniform. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 307 at 1920x1080 to 206 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 101 FPS, and then to 117 at 3840x2160, another 89 FPS drop. This represents a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the progression is from 129 FPS at 1080p, down to 87 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 49 FPS at 4K, a 62% decrease as well. The consistency of this percentage decline across settings suggests that the rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the RTX 4070 Ti’s compute resources are being taxed more heavily at higher pixel counts.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (307 FPS) and Ultra (129 FPS) is 178 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 119 FPS (206 vs 87), and at 4K it shrinks further to 68 FPS (117 vs 49). This narrowing gap is a classic sign of GPU-bound behavior: at 4K, the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, leaving less performance headroom for additional graphical effects. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited at Low settings, as the 307 FPS figure is exceptionally high, but the CPU’s 14 cores and 14 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 331 out of 2872 tested combinations for Evolve. This places it in the top 11.5% of all combos, which is a strong showing for a game that is nearly a decade old. The rank reflects the raw capability of the RTX 4070 Ti, which sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, combined with the Core Ultra 5 235, which is at the 89th percentile among CPUs. The high rank is driven by the GPU’s ability to handle 4K resolution, where it still manages 71 FPS on High settings, and by the CPU’s strong single-thread performance, which is critical for older game engines.

The combo’s position in the 331st spot among 2872 indicates that there are 330 other pairings that deliver higher frame rates in Evolve. Those higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs, such as the successor to the RTX 4070 Ti, or newer flagship models. However, the delta between this combo and the very top is not extreme, as the game’s performance is ultimately capped by the engine’s ability to utilize hardware. The data shows that the combo exceeds the performance of many newer systems, which is notable given the game’s 2015 release date and its reliance on DirectX 11-era rendering techniques.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its architecture is Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process, and it features 24 MB of shared L3 cache. In Evolve, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 307 FPS, which implies that the CPU is capable of issuing draw calls and processing game logic at a rate that far exceeds the display refresh rate of most monitors. The single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 2085 points, is robust, and this is likely the key factor for Evolve’s CPU-bound scenarios.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capability, scoring 14769 in Cinebench R23, does not appear to be heavily utilized in this game. Evolve is a traditional FPS that does not scale well with many cores, so the 14 threads are more than sufficient. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 49 FPS, which is likely GPU-limited, but even at this resolution, the CPU must maintain a minimum frame rate. The measured minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 136 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it is 202 FPS, which suggests that the CPU is not causing stutter or frame drops in these scenarios. The CPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a strong performer, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core i9-13900HX, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with deltas of 0.1% and -0.1% respectively.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 307, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 49, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for FPS games.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Medium compared to 1440p Medium?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 238, while at 1440p it drops to 160, a difference of 78 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in Evolve?

A: The lowest measured minimum FPS is 77, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the 307 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, but the GPU is still sufficient to keep up; the bottleneck is likely the game engine’s frame rate limit rather than either component.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: This combo ranks 331 out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11.5% of all systems.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2610 MHz, and it has 7680 shading units. In Evolve, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. The measured frame rates show that at 4K High, the GPU delivers 71 FPS, which is a playable level, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 49 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset’s additional effects, such as higher-quality shadows and textures, are taxing the 12 GB VRAM and the GPU’s compute units.

The GPU’s memory capacity is a significant factor at 4K. Evolve’s Ultra settings at 3840x2160 likely require more than 12 GB of VRAM for effortless texture streaming, and the dip to 49 FPS could be partially attributed to memory pressure. However, the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a high-end part, and its nearest rivals, such as the RTX 5090 Mobile and RTX A6000, show deltas of -0.8% and 1.6% respectively in average benchmark scores. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is ample for this older title, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024 confirms its DirectX 12 capability, though Evolve likely runs on earlier DirectX versions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering 71 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 49 FPS, which is noticeable in a fast-paced FPS, so it is not recommended unless frame rate is not a priority. The Medium preset at 4K provides 91 FPS, but the visual difference between Medium and High is often minimal in older titles, so High is the better choice for 4K.

For 1440p, the Ultra preset at 87 FPS is playable, but the Medium preset at 160 FPS offers a much smoother experience with only a modest reduction in visual quality. The High preset at 125 FPS is also a strong option, providing high frame rates with good fidelity. For 1080p, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 129 FPS and High at 187 FPS. The Low preset at 307 FPS is excessive for most displays, so High or Ultra is recommended for 1080p to maximize visual quality without sacrificing performance. The data indicates that the Medium preset consistently offers the highest frame rates with minimum FPS values of 202 at 1080p, 136 at 1440p, and 77 at 4K, making it a safe choice for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low at 307, Medium at 238 with a minimum of 202 and maximum of 274, High at 187, and Ultra at 129. The spread from Low to Ultra is 178 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset’s effects have a significant cost. At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 206, Medium at 160 with a minimum of 136 and maximum of 184, High at 125, and Ultra at 87. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with the Low setting falling by 101 FPS and Ultra by 42 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 117, Medium at 91 with a minimum of 77 and maximum of 105, High at 71, and Ultra at 49. The 4K Ultra figure of 49 FPS is the lowest recorded for this combo, while the 4K Low figure of 117 FPS shows that even at 4K, the GPU can deliver high frame rates with reduced settings.

The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, and they show a consistent pattern: 202 at 1080p, 136 at 1440p, and 77 at 4K. These minimums are close to the averages, indicating that frame pacing is stable and there are no major stutters. The maximum FPS values for Medium are 274 at 1080p, 184 at 1440p, and 105 at 4K, which further confirms the scaling trend. The data shows that the combo can handle 4K at playable frame rates on Low and Medium settings, while High and Ultra are best reserved for lower resolutions.