Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile delivers a broad performance envelope in Evolve, with results that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining playable at 4K, though the gap between the lowest and highest presets reveals a clear performance hierarchy. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS rows, interprets the scaling behavior, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic resolution-dependent scaling pattern, with the GPU becoming the dominant limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 263 FPS, which drops to 177 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 101 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering load at higher resolutions quickly outpaces the CPU’s ability to feed frames, placing the burden squarely on the GPU.

The scaling behavior across all presets follows a similar trajectory. For High settings, the average FPS moves from 160 at 1080p to 107 at 1440p and then to 61 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, showing a 43% performance loss, which aligns with the 4x increase in pixel count over 1080p. Medium settings show a slightly different pattern, with averages of 204 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K, again demonstrating that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates across the board, with 111 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result, at just 42 FPS average, indicates that this preset pushes the hardware to its limits, and the scaling from 1080p to 4K here is a 62% reduction, identical to the Low preset’s relative drop. This suggests that while the absolute numbers differ, the relative impact of resolution is consistent regardless of quality level, pointing to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K.

The presence of min and max FPS data only for Medium settings provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the frame time range spans from 174 FPS minimum to 235 FPS maximum, a 61 FPS spread that indicates some variability. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 116–157 FPS, while at 4K Medium it tightens to 66–90 FPS. This progressive narrowing of the FPS range as resolution increases further confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, as higher resolutions smooth out CPU-related frame pacing issues.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the clear performance driver in this configuration, with its specifications directly explaining the measured results. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Evolve’s requirements, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS remains above 40, indicating no memory capacity or bandwidth-related stalling.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 1335 MHz and a boost of 1695 MHz, are modest for a high-end part, but the architecture compensates with raw compute resources. The 9728 shading units and 304 TMUs deliver a texture rate of 515.3 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 189.8 GPixel/s, which are the key figures driving the frame rates seen in the benchmark. The FP32 throughput of 32.98 TFLOPS provides ample headroom for the game’s shader complexity, as demonstrated by the 263 FPS result at 1080p Low.

The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced at 4K, where the pixel rate and memory bandwidth are critical. At 3840x2160, the 16 GB frame buffer is not taxed, but the bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s is sufficient to maintain playable frame rates, as shown by the 78 FPS average at Medium. The data indicates that the RTX 4090 Mobile is not memory-limited in this title, and the performance scaling from Low to Ultra is primarily driven by shader and texture workload increases.

Comparing the GPU’s raw benchmark scores to its in-game performance, the Passmark G3D score of 27212 and the 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggest a top-tier part. The nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with a score of 43301, show that the RTX 4090 Mobile sits in a competitive position, though the deltaPct values are small, ranging from -0.9% to +0.9%. This indicates that the GPU’s performance in Evolve is consistent with its overall compute capabilities, with no unusual bottlenecks specific to this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 263, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only preset and resolution combination that exceeds 250 FPS in the data.

Q: Is the RTX 4090 Mobile capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 3840x2160 across all presets. The lowest average is 42 FPS at Ultra, while High averages 61 FPS, Medium averages 78 FPS, and Low averages 101 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 107 FPS, while Ultra averages 74 FPS. This represents a 31% reduction in average FPS when moving from High to Ultra, indicating a significant performance cost for the highest quality settings.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1080p Medium?

A: The data shows a minimum FPS of 174 and a maximum of 235 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, resulting in an average of 204 FPS. The 61 FPS spread between min and max suggests some variability, but the average remains high.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the 263 FPS average suggests the CPU is still able to feed the GPU, but the scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a 62% reduction in FPS, indicating that at 4K the GPU is the primary limiting component.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of performance and quality at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium delivers 78 FPS average with a min of 66 and max of 90, which is the only 4K preset with full frame time data. High offers 61 FPS, while Ultra drops to 42 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile ranks 833rd out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 22.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component is severely mismatched for the game’s demands. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs are closely aligned, suggesting that this combo is well-suited for Evolve’s workload.

The combo’s ranking is not at the absolute top, which is expected given that the CPU is a mobile part with a 28 W TDP, while the GPU is a high-end mobile solution with a 120 W TDP. The data indicates that the CPU does not hold back the GPU at lower resolutions, as evidenced by the 263 FPS result at 1080p Low, but the overall ranking of 833 suggests there are faster combinations available, likely with desktop-class CPUs. However, within the mobile segment, this pairing is competitive, with the GPU’s performance being the primary driver of the ranking.

The nearest rival CPUs, including the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662, show deltaPct values of 0% and 0.1%, respectively. This indicates that the Core Ultra 7 155H is statistically tied with these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks, meaning the combo’s ranking is more influenced by the GPU than the CPU. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a score of 44075, show a -0.9% delta, suggesting that the RTX 4090 Mobile is slightly below that part in raw compute, but the in-game results remain strong.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 263 FPS, Medium averages 204 FPS with a min of 174 and max of 235, High averages 160 FPS, and Ultra averages 111 FPS. This creates a clear hierarchy, with Low being 65% faster than Ultra at the same resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low averages 177 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a min of 116 and max of 157, High averages 107 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 103 FPS, which is a 58% reduction, slightly less than the 65% gap seen at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the results are the lowest in the dataset. Low averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 78 FPS with a min of 66 and max of 90, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that it is only suitable for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max FPS data across all resolutions, allowing for a detailed analysis of frame pacing. At 1080p, the min of 174 and max of 235 show a 35% variation from the average of 204. At 1440p, the min of 116 and max of 157 show a 30% variation from the average of 137. At 4K, the min of 66 and max of 90 show a 31% variation from the average of 78. This consistency in variability suggests that the GPU maintains stable frame delivery regardless of resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and quality for most users. At 1080p, Medium delivers 204 FPS average, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors, and the min FPS of 174 ensures that frame drops are rare. At 1440p, Medium averages 137 FPS, which is still suitable for high refresh rate displays, while the min of 116 FPS keeps the experience smooth. At 4K, Medium averages 78 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play, making it the only preset that achieves this at 4K without compromising too much on visual fidelity.

For users with high refresh rate 1080p displays, the High preset is a viable alternative, delivering 160 FPS average. This is 22% lower than Medium but provides better visual quality, and the 160 FPS result is still sufficient for most 144 Hz panels. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p, with 111 FPS, is less recommended as it sacrifices 45% of the FPS compared to High for what is often a marginal visual improvement.

At 1440p, the High preset at 107 FPS is a solid choice for users with 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors, while the Ultra preset at 74 FPS is only recommended for those who prioritize maximum quality and have adaptive sync displays. At 4K, the Low preset at 101 FPS is the only option that exceeds 100 FPS, making it suitable for very high refresh rate 4K monitors, but the visual downgrade is substantial. The Medium preset at 4K is the recommended starting point, as it provides playable performance with acceptable quality.

The data shows that the Low preset is not necessary at any resolution, as even at 4K it delivers 101 FPS, which is more than most displays can handle. The sweet spot is Medium, which offers consistent performance across all resolutions, with the added benefit of having complete min and max FPS data, indicating that the developers have tuned this preset for stability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H plays a supporting role in this combo, with its specifications and benchmark results indicating that it is not the primary bottleneck in Evolve. The CPU features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This configuration provides ample multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028, which places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3468. These scores suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s main thread efficiently, which is crucial for maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions. The data supports this, as the 263 FPS result at 1080p Low indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor.

The CPU’s cache hierarchy, with 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, provides sufficient memory bandwidth for gaming workloads. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while modest compared to the GPU’s 576.0 GB/s, is adequate for the CPU’s role in feeding data to the GPU. The Passmark multithread score of 24873 and the data compression score of 277353 further indicate that the CPU is well-suited for heavy workloads, but in Evolve, the GPU is the dominant factor.

The nearest rival CPUs, including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with an average score of 32812, show deltaPct values of -0.4%, meaning the Core Ultra 7 155H is statistically equivalent. This suggests that the CPU’s performance is not a differentiator in this combo, and the ranking of 833 out of 3700 is more influenced by the GPU’s capabilities. The CPU’s 28 W TDP is low for a part with 16 cores, but the data shows that it does not throttle in a way that impacts gaming performance, as the FPS numbers are consistently high across all tested configurations.