Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER present a high-end pairing for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The measured FPS data reveals a configurable experience across resolutions and presets, from high-refresh 1080p gameplay to more demanding 4K Ultra settings. This analysis examines the benchmark results, contextualizes the hardware’s capabilities, and provides guidance on optimal settings based solely on the provided measured FPS data.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 310, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the CPU-GPU pair is capable of extremely high frame rates at the lowest fidelity preset, ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 50. This is the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset, showing that the most demanding configuration is a significant challenge for this hardware, though still technically playable.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS with Low settings is 208, while Ultra settings yield an average of 87 FPS. This represents a substantial 121 FPS difference, highlighting the significant performance cost of the Ultra preset at this resolution.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER better than the NVIDIA TITAN RTX based on the data?

A: The benchmark data shows the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average score of 31087, while the NVIDIA TITAN RTX has an average score of 31676. The deltaPct is -1.9, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 1.9% behind the TITAN RTX in average benchmark score.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for Evolve?

A: The combo rank is 417 out of 3700 total tested combos. This places it in the top 12% of all configurations tested for this game, indicating a strong overall performance tier.

Q: Does the Ultra 7 265 outperform the AMD EPYC 9124 in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, while the AMD EPYC 9124 has an average score of 65104. The deltaPct is -0.7, indicating the Ultra 7 265 is 0.7% behind the EPYC 9124 in these specific tests.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are critical for handling modern game assets and high-resolution textures, ensuring that the GPU does not become bottlenecked by memory capacity in most scenarios. The card's base clock is 2340 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it contains 8448 shading units.

In the context of Evolve, the GPU's role is paramount. The game is from 2015, but the measured FPS data shows that even this modern, powerful GPU is challenged at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces an average of 310 FPS, demonstrating its raw computational power. However, when settings are raised to Ultra at 4K, the average FPS falls to 50, showing that the game's Ultra preset, likely with demanding effects like shadows, lighting, and post-processing, can still stress this GPU. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Evolve, as the performance difference between settings is more likely tied to the GPU's shading and compute capabilities rather than memory capacity. The card's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a strong indicator of its ability to handle the game's rendering workload, but the measured results show that 4K Ultra remains a heavy load.

The GPU also supports modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant even for an older game, as it can leverage newer rendering paths. However, the measured FPS shows that the primary differentiator in performance is the settings preset, not API compatibility. The 260-watt TDP of the GPU, while not directly measured in FPS, indicates the power envelope required to sustain these performance levels. The data confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a powerful card, but it is not immune to the demands of high-resolution, high-fidelity gaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends heavily on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p display, the Medium preset offers an excellent balance. The average FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 240, with a minimum of 204 and a maximum of 276. This ensures smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay without the performance headroom being wasted at Low settings, which averages 310 FPS. The Medium preset is likely to provide a more visually pleasing experience while still maintaining a frame rate far above the threshold for competitive play.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 126 FPS at 2560x1440, which is ample for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 161 FPS, but the increase to High only drops the average to 126 FPS, a relatively small penalty for a significant visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 1440p, averaging 87 FPS, is also viable for 60Hz displays, but High provides a smoother experience for faster-paced action. The Low preset at 1440p, averaging 208 FPS, is unnecessary unless the user is targeting refresh rates above 200Hz with minimal graphical fidelity.

At 4K resolution, the choice is more constrained. The Medium preset provides an average of 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS, which is a solid, playable experience for a 60Hz or 120Hz display. The High preset at 4K averages 72 FPS, which is also acceptable for 60Hz displays. The Ultra preset, averaging 50 FPS, is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate and are comfortable with sub-60 FPS gameplay. The Low preset at 4K, averaging 118 FPS, is a viable option for those who want high frame rates but are willing to sacrifice visual quality. Overall, the data shows that Medium at 4K is the best balance of performance and quality for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 417th out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This places it in the top 11.3% of all configurations, which is a very strong showing. This high rank indicates that the CPU and GPU work well together to deliver a high level of performance in this specific game. The rank is a direct result of the measured FPS at various settings, and the data confirms that this combo is more capable than the vast majority of other tested systems.

To contextualize this rank, consider the individual components' standings. The CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, has a percentile rank of 93 among all CPUs, meaning it performs better than 93% of all processors in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the AMD EPYC 4464P, which is 0.3% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which is 0.3% slower. The GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, has a percentile rank of 76 among all GPUs, indicating it is better than 76% of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which is 0.4% faster, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which is 1.9% faster.

The combo's rank of 417 suggests that while the CPU is near the top of its class and the GPU is well above average, the pairing is not at the absolute pinnacle of performance. This is likely due to the game's age and the fact that it may not fully utilize the CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads. The CPU has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 30 MB of L3 cache, which are strong specs, but Evolve may be more GPU-bound at higher settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 310 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of pushing very high frame rates. However, the overall rank of 417, while excellent, shows there are 416 other combos that perform better, likely with even more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or similar.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend: performance decreases as resolution increases. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is 217 (188 High, 310 Low, 240 Medium, 130 Ultra). At 1440p, the average FPS is 145.5 (126 High, 208 Low, 161 Medium, 87 Ultra). At 4K, the average FPS is 83 (72 High, 118 Low, 92 Medium, 50 Ultra). This scaling is consistent with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the rendering workload increases significantly with pixel count.

The difference between 1080p and 1440p is pronounced. For example, on High settings, the FPS drops from 188 at 1080p to 126 at 1440p, a 33% reduction. This indicates a strong GPU load increase. The difference between 1440p and 4K is even more drastic. On High settings, the FPS drops from 126 at 1440p to 72 at 4K, a 43% reduction. This highlights the challenge of 4K gaming, even for a powerful GPU like the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER.

The data also reveals the limiting component. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 310 FPS, which suggests the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU enough data. However, the massive drop to 4K Ultra (50 FPS) shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU, with its high single-core performance (as seen in tests like Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960), is not likely to be the bottleneck in this game. The GPU's workload scales with resolution, and the data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is fully utilized at 4K, as indicated by the significant FPS drops. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario at high resolutions, while at 1080p Low, the system may be more balanced, but the headroom suggests the CPU can handle even higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured FPS for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Evolve, based on the provided data.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. With Low settings, the average FPS is 310, making it the highest result in the entire dataset. This is likely well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, offering maximum smoothness. With Medium settings, the average FPS is 240, with a minimum of 204 and a maximum of 276. This is still an extremely high frame rate, suitable for 240Hz displays. The High preset yields an average of 188 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh gaming. Finally, the Ultra preset at 1080p averages 130 FPS, which is still very smooth and provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

2560x1440 (1440p)

At 1440p, performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 208 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suits competitive play. The Medium preset averages 161 FPS, with a minimum of 137 and a maximum of 185, offering a great balance for high-refresh monitors. The High preset averages 126 FPS, which is ideal for 120Hz displays and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium. The Ultra preset averages 87 FPS, which is sufficient for 60Hz displays but may not be ideal for fast-paced action where higher frame rates are preferred. The data shows a clear step-down in performance as settings increase, but the combo handles 1440p well in all cases.

3840x2160 (4K)

At 4K, the performance is more demanding, but the combo still provides playable results. The Low preset averages 118 FPS, which is impressive for 4K and makes high-refresh 4K gaming possible at lower fidelity. The Medium preset averages 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105, offering a solid experience for 60Hz to 120Hz displays. The High preset averages 72 FPS, which is comfortable for 60Hz displays and provides a good balance of quality and performance. The Ultra preset averages 50 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration, and while playable, it may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The measured data at 4K shows the GPU's limits, with a significant drop from Medium to Ultra, indicating the Ultra preset's heavy resource demands.