Evolve

Evolve pairs the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, a combination that lands in the 58th percentile of tested setups for this game. The data shows a system that is decisively CPU-capable but GPU-bound at higher resolutions, making the graphics card the primary lever for playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 as the most fluid experience, with average FPS ranging from 177 at Low settings down to 74 at Ultra. At 2560x1440, performance drops to between 118 and 50 FPS, while 3840x2160 yields a maximum average of just 67 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 2151 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. That places it in the lower half of the database, suggesting that while the CPU is strong, the GPU holds the overall result back in this title.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER sufficient for 1440p gaming in Evolve?

A: At 2560x1440, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers 72 FPS on High and 92 FPS on Medium settings, which is playable. However, pushing to Ultra drops the average to 50 FPS, indicating that the GPU struggles with the highest fidelity at this resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's performance profile relative to its rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores an average of 64640 in benchmarks, sitting 0.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 0.7% above the AMD EPYC 7343. It trails the AMD EPYC 4464P by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 9124 by 0.7%, showing a tight cluster of near-identical performance.

Q: Does the game benefit more from CPU or GPU resources?

A: The benchmark results indicate a GPU bottleneck. At 3840x2160, dropping from High to Low settings increases average FPS from 41 to 67, a 63% improvement. This scaling shows the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor, not the 20-core Intel processor.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of these components?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has a launch MSRP of $394. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has a launch MSRP of 499 USD.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience, Medium settings at 1920x1080 provide the best measured compromise. The data shows an average of 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without the sharp drop seen at Ultra. This setting maintains high responsiveness while keeping visual quality acceptable.

At 2560x1440, Medium is again the sweet spot, delivering 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS. This is notably better than High (72 FPS) and far superior to Ultra (50 FPS), which risks dipping below smooth thresholds during intense scenes. The Low setting at 118 FPS is smoother but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the gain.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding Ultra entirely, as it averages only 28 FPS. High settings at 41 FPS are borderline, but Low at 67 FPS is the only reliably playable option. Medium at 52 FPS with a 44 FPS minimum is a cautious choice if visual quality matters more than absolute smoothness.

The measured frame times show that Medium settings consistently offer the best minimum-to-maximum stability. At 1080p, the range is 116 to 157 FPS, while at 1440p it is 78 to 106 FPS. This consistency makes Medium the recommended preset for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2151 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This position places it in the 42nd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that roughly 58% of configurations deliver better performance in this game.

The ranking reflects a significant imbalance. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU only reaches the 65th percentile. This gap explains why the combo's overall rank is modest despite the strong processor. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with an average benchmark score of 20282, is the limiting factor, trailing its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, by only 1%.

Benchmark data shows the CPU's average score of 64640 is competitive with high-end server parts like the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823) and AMD EPYC 9124 (65104). However, the GPU's score places it near mid-range cards like the Intel Arc B570 (20556) and Intel Arc A750 (20582). This pairing creates a system where the processor is underutilized in Evolve, as the GPU cannot feed it enough frames at higher settings.

The ranking suggests that this combo is better suited for CPU-intensive tasks rather than demanding FPS games. In Evolve, the measured FPS numbers show that only at 1080p Low does the system approach the performance of higher-ranked combos, with 177 FPS. At any other setting or resolution, the GPU bottleneck holds the system back.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system performs strongest. Low settings produce an average of 177 FPS, Medium hits 137 FPS with a 116-157 FPS range, High reaches 107 FPS, and Ultra falls to 74 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 103 FPS, demonstrating significant GPU scaling.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop predictably. Low delivers 118 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS with a 78-106 FPS range, High manages 72 FPS, and Ultra drops to 50 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 33% performance across all settings, consistent with the increased pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes marginal. Low averages 67 FPS, Medium drops to 52 FPS with a 44-60 FPS range, High falls to 41 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 40-44% performance, pushing Ultra below playable thresholds.

The Medium setting data provides the only minimum and maximum FPS measurements, showing that stability scales with resolution. At 1080p, the spread is 41 FPS; at 1440p, it is 28 FPS; at 4K, it is 16 FPS. This narrowing range indicates that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU becomes more saturated.

The data reveals that Ultra settings are only viable at 1080p, where 74 FPS is achievable. At 1440p and above, Ultra should be avoided, as the 50 FPS and 28 FPS averages will cause noticeable stutter during action sequences.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing's Evolve performance. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p but strained at higher resolutions. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), and the base clock of 1605 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz under load.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest by modern standards, with 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It delivers 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. These specifications place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is evident in the FPS scaling. At 4K, the difference between Low (67 FPS) and High (41 FPS) is 63%, showing that the TU104 chip is the primary bottleneck. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game, but the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 3840x2160 with higher settings.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, -1%) and the Intel Arc B570 (20556, -1.3%). This clustering shows that the GPU is competitive with mid-range options from both the previous and current generations, but it lacks the headroom needed for 4K Ultra gaming in Evolve.

The GPU's Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process with 13,600 million transistors, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4. These API features are relevant for Evolve, but the measured FPS data suggests that the hardware's raw throughput, not its feature set, is what determines performance in this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 provides substantial compute headroom that Evolve does not fully utilize. With 20 cores and 20 threads, it operates at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boosts to 5.30 GHz. This configuration places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 64640.

The CPU's nearest rivals are remarkably close in performance. It sits 0.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F and 0.7% above the AMD EPYC 7343, while trailing the AMD EPYC 4464P by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 9124 by 0.7%. This tight clustering shows that the Ultra 7 265 is at parity with a range of server-class processors.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows no significant CPU bottleneck, as performance scales consistently with resolution and settings. Even at the lowest tested point (4K Ultra at 28 FPS), the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is saturated.

The processor's cache hierarchy, with 30 MB of shared L3 and 3 MB per core L2, provides ample bandwidth for game logic. Its 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth on dual-channel DDR5 ensures that data can flow to the GPU without stalling. However, these features do not translate into higher FPS in Evolve because the game's demands are primarily pixel-bound.

The Core Ultra 7 265's single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960, is more than sufficient for Evolve's game logic. Its multi-thread score of 42216 in the same test confirms that background tasks and frame pacing will not cause hitches. This CPU is effectively a non-factor in this game's performance, leaving the GPU as the sole determinant of playability.