Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS built on the CryEngine, is a demanding title that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily. The data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows a combination that is capable of strong 1080p play but begins to struggle as resolution and settings increase. Benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced for its target market, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a robust foundation for high frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: How does this CPU and GPU combo rank in Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 1533 out of 2872 tested combos in this game. This places it in the 46.6th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating it is a mid-pack performer for Evolve specifically, a game that demands significant hardware resources.

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

A: According to the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the most viable resolution for high-refresh-rate play. At this resolution, the combo achieves 115 FPS on High and 147 FPS on Medium settings, while 2560x1440 on High drops to 77 FPS, and 3840x2160 on High is only 44 FPS.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains a playable frame rate at 1080p?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 1920x1080 yield an average of 80 FPS. While playable, High settings at 115 FPS provide a significantly smoother experience. The Medium preset at 147 FPS offers the highest frame rate for competitive play, though it trades visual fidelity.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 127 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 54 FPS. This represents a 135% increase in average frame rate when moving from Ultra to Low settings, demonstrating a substantial performance headroom available at lower visual quality levels.

Q: Is the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Evolve at 4K?

A: The memory size is 12 GB of GDDR6X with a 192-bit bus width and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The measured data shows 4K performance is limited, with a maximum of 72 FPS on Low and only 31 FPS on Ultra. This suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, not necessarily VRAM capacity.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H compare to its nearest rival in CPU performance?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 32697, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T’s score of 32707, showing a 0% deltaPct. It is also 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which scores 32662.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, based on the Meteor Lake architecture and built on a 7 nm process. It features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The processor has a TDP of 28 W, indicating a power-efficient design suitable for laptops. Its cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB of L3 cache. The CPU's integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, though for gaming, the discrete RTX 4070 handles rendering.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The processor's performance is strong, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and single-core score of 1743. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 24873, and its single-thread score is 3468. These scores indicate a capable processor for maintaining high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. However, the CPU's percentile ranking of 83 among all CPUs suggests it is a high-end part in general, but its performance in Evolve is tied to the overall combo ranking.

The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 190 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution and settings level. The high single-thread performance, as shown by the Cinebench R15 single-core score of 255 and R20 single-core score of 1235, is crucial for games that rely on a few heavily threaded tasks. In Evolve, which is a multiplayer FPS, the CPU must handle multiple player positions and interactions, and the 22 threads provide ample capacity for these tasks. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and dual-channel DDR5 support also help feed the CPU and GPU with data, reducing potential stutter.

The nearest rival comparisons show the Ultra 7 155H is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a deltaPct of 0%. It is also effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, showing a 0.1% deltaPct. This indicates that the CPU's processing power is competitive with other mid-to-high-range processors. However, the game's performance is not solely dependent on the CPU. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is just 31 FPS, which is far below playable levels. This suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates high enough that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The combination's overall rank of 1533 out of 2872 combos indicates that while the CPU is solid, the pairing with this specific GPU does not produce top-tier results in this particular game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a discrete graphics card from the GeForce 40-series, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. The GPU features 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores. Its base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The memory configuration is 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The card has a TDP of 200 W and uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 550 W.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is to render the game world, including lighting, shadows, and textures. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 44 FPS on High, 56 FPS on Medium, and 31 FPS on Ultra. These numbers are below the 60 FPS threshold generally considered smooth for FPS games. The GPU's Passmark G3D score is 26927, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 3854. These scores indicate strong overall performance, but Evolve's engine appears to be particularly demanding.

The GPU's nearest rival comparisons are interesting. The RTX 4070 has a deltaPct of -1.3% against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38135, meaning the 4070 is slightly slower. It is 0.1% slower than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and 0.4% slower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. The RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, which is high. However, the game's performance does not reflect a top-tier result, as the combo rank is only 1533 out of 2872.

The measured FPS breakdown reveals a clear pattern. At 1920x1080, the GPU can render the game at 115 FPS on High and 190 FPS on Low. This shows that the GPU has significant headroom at lower resolutions. The 12 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor in this game, as the frame rates are more dependent on the GPU's compute capabilities. The GPU's pixel rate is 158.4 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 455.4 GTexel/s, which are high figures. The FP32 performance is 29.15 TFLOPS, indicating strong raw compute power. However, Evolve's optimization may not fully utilize these capabilities, as seen in the 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS.

The GPU's memory clock is 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective, and the bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is substantial. This helps with high-resolution textures, but the data shows that even with ample bandwidth, the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is also notable: from 190 FPS on Low to 80 FPS on Ultra, a 58% drop. This indicates that the GPU is sensitive to settings changes, and users must balance visual quality with frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 1533 out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This places the combo in the 53.4th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning that 53.4% of tested combos are worse, and 46.6% are better. This is a mid-pack result, which is surprising given the individual component rankings. The CPU is at the 83rd percentile, and the GPU is at the 81st percentile, but the pairing does not translate to top-tier performance in this game.

The combo rank suggests that Evolve is a demanding title that may not scale well with this particular hardware combination. The CPU's high performance is not fully utilized at higher resolutions because the GPU becomes the bottleneck. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU is strong enough to deliver high frame rates, but the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking. The rank of 1533 indicates that there are 1532 other combos that perform better in this game, which could include systems with more powerful GPUs or better CPU-GPU pairings.

The data shows that the combo is not among the top performers, but it is also not at the bottom. The 2872 total combos tested represent a wide range of hardware, and this specific pairing falls in the lower half of that range. This could be due to the game's age (released in 2015) and its engine's quirks, which may not take advantage of newer hardware features. The measured FPS at 1080p High of 115 FPS is good, but not exceptional. Many other combos likely achieve higher frame rates. The combo's rank is a direct result of the measured FPS data, which shows that the system is capable of smooth play at 1080p but struggles at 4K.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals show that the Ultra 7 155H is essentially tied with its nearest competitors, with differences of less than 0.5%. This means that the CPU choice is not a major differentiator in performance. The GPU's rivals show a wider spread, with the RTX 4080 Mobile being 1.3% faster, which could contribute to a better combo rank. However, the overall rank is more heavily influenced by the game's specific requirements and how each component handles them. The data indicates that this combo is a solid mid-range performer, suitable for 1080p gaming but not for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming in Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. The Low preset yields an average of 190 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. The High preset averages 115 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 80 FPS. All of these are above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the most playable resolution for this combo.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 127 FPS, which is still very smooth. The Medium preset averages 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS. The High preset averages 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 54 FPS. The 54 FPS on Ultra is borderline playable, but it is below the 60 FPS target for most gamers. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with the High preset losing 38 FPS (from 115 to 77), a 33% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 72 FPS, which is acceptable. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, making it playable but with noticeable dips. The High preset averages 44 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. These numbers are well below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset is nearly unplayable. The 4K results show that the GPU is the limiting factor, as even the Low preset cannot maintain high frame rates.

The data also shows the scaling between settings. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the frame rate by 110 FPS (from 190 to 80), a 58% drop. At 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 73 FPS (from 127 to 54), a 57% drop. At 4K, the drop from Low to Ultra is 41 FPS (from 72 to 31), a 57% drop. This consistent percentage drop indicates that the settings presets have a similar relative impact on performance across resolutions. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a good balance, with 147 FPS and a minimum of 125 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense action.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1920x1080, the High preset is recommended for the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 115 FPS. This is ideal for a 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitor. For users with a 144 Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 147 FPS is a better choice, as it stays above the refresh rate more consistently. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate, but the 115 FPS on High provides a smoother experience with only a modest visual trade-off.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option, averaging 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS. This ensures that the frame rate does not drop below the 60 FPS threshold, providing a consistent experience. The High preset at 77 FPS is also playable, but the 99 FPS on Medium offers more headroom. The Low preset at 127 FPS is recommended for competitive players who need the highest frame rate possible, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stuttering.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that this combo is not well-suited for 4K gaming in Evolve. The Low preset at 72 FPS is the only setting that stays above 60 FPS, but it sacrifices most visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 56 FPS is playable but may experience dips to 48 FPS, which can be noticeable. The High preset at 44 FPS and Ultra at 31 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. Users with a 4K monitor should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p or accepting lower settings. The Medium preset at 4K provides the best visual quality among playable options, but the 48 FPS minimum is a risk.

Overall, the sweet spot for this combo is 1920x1080 with the High or Medium preset. The High preset offers a good balance, and the Medium preset provides a higher frame rate for competitive play. At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. For users who must play at 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option for maintaining a playable frame rate. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a secondary option at medium settings. The data does not support 4K gaming at high or ultra settings for this hardware combination.