Evolve

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT paired with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and graphics settings in Evolve. At 1080p, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates, with the data showing a 233.4 FPS average at Low settings, indicating a strong capacity for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the scaling to 4K Ultra reveals a significant drop to 39.8 FPS, demonstrating that the most demanding visual configurations will strain this hardware. The benchmark data positions this combo at rank 641 out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of tested systems.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Evolve?*

A: The highest recorded average is 233.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low graphics settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 39.8 FPS, which is the lowest score recorded across all tested configurations.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate decreases from 160.4 FPS on Low settings to 63.9 FPS on Ultra settings, a reduction of 96.5 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K a high-performance processor relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, the CPU holds a 97th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79102, placing it within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32619.

Q: Does the combo achieve a playable frame rate at 4K High settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 54.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings, which is generally considered playable for a title like Evolve.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is central to this combo's performance, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock is listed at 2430 MHz, with a game clock of 2124 MHz, which are the primary clock figures that influence its output. The data indicates that the GPU's performance is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings; for instance, the jump from 1440p High (95.3 FPS) to 4K High (54.2 FPS) represents a 43% reduction in frame rate, a scaling pattern typical of GPU-bound workloads.

In Evolve, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as the resolution increases. At 1080p, the average frame rates are remarkably high, ranging from 96.6 FPS on Ultra to 233.4 FPS on Low, suggesting that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. However, the 4K Ultra result of 39.8 FPS indicates that the card's 96 ROPs and 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are insufficient for the most demanding settings at 4K. The benchmark scores support this, with a Passmark G3D score of 24176, which is 0.4% below the NVIDIA P104-100 and 0.2% above the AMD FirePro S9300 X2.

The transition from Medium to Ultra at 4K shows a steep performance cost, with frame rates falling from 72.1 FPS to 39.8 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU's texture rate of 583.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 233.3 GPixel/s. For gamers targeting 60 FPS, the data suggests that High settings at 4K (54.2 FPS) may require some adjustments, while 1440p offers a more comfortable margin, with even Ultra settings hitting 63.9 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K provides the processing foundation for this combo, featuring 20 cores and 20 threads with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and a base clock of 3.90 GHz. The processor's architecture, Arrow Lake-S, is built on a 3 nm process, and its benchmark results are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50009 and a single-core score of 7060. The CPU's 97th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it is unlikely to be a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, including Evolve.

In the context of Evolve, which is a multiplayer FPS from 2015, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic and physics. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 233.4 FPS, a figure that is likely constrained by the GPU even at this resolution, given the game's age. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 4904, ensures that it can keep up with the GPU's output without introducing frame pacing issues. The processor also has 30 MB of shared L3 cache, which aids in data throughput for game assets.

The nearest rivals to this CPU in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and the Intel Core i9-14900KF, both with scores around 79240, showing a negligible deltaPct of -0.2%. This indicates that the 265K is essentially on par with these top-tier chips, meaning its 20 cores and 20 threads are more than adequate for the workload presented by Evolve. The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo in Evolve show a clear progression across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 96.6 on Ultra to 233.4 on Low, with Medium and High hitting 181.4 and 144 FPS respectively. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of delivering very high frame rates, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays even at High settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected decline. The Low setting produces 160.4 FPS, which drops to 122.1 FPS on Medium, 95.3 FPS on High, and 63.9 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results suggest that this resolution is the sweet spot for this hardware, as even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more variable and highlight the GPU's limitations. Low settings yield 88.8 FPS, which is still highly playable, but Medium drops to 72.1 FPS, and High to 54.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 40 FPS, hitting 39.8 FPS, which would likely be considered unplayable for a fast-paced FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern where each step up in settings or resolution results in a significant frame rate penalty, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra at 4K, a 14.4 FPS decrease.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT holds a rank of 641 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all tested systems. This ranking suggests that while the combo is not at the very top of the performance charts, it outperforms a majority of the tested configurations. The CPU's high percentile ranking (97th) and the GPU's more moderate ranking (76th) indicate that the overall combo rank is likely constrained by the GPU's performance, especially at higher resolutions.

Comparatively, the GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 with a deltaPct of 0.2% and the NVIDIA P104-100 with a deltaPct of -0.4%. These small deltas indicate that the RX 7800 XT is closely matched with these competitors in raw compute, but its 16 GB of VRAM provides an advantage in games like Evolve that may utilize higher-resolution textures. The combo's rank of 641 suggests that there are 640 tested systems that deliver higher average frame rates in this specific game, which could be attributed to more powerful GPUs or more optimized CPU-GPU pairings.

The data confirms that this combo is a balanced mid-to-high-tier option. Its performance at 1080p and 1440p is strong, with the latter offering a playable experience even at Ultra settings. The 4K Ultra result of 39.8 FPS is the primary weakness, pulling down the overall ranking. The combination of a top-tier CPU and a solid upper-midrange GPU results in a system that excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at the most demanding 4K settings. This ranking reflects a system that is well-suited for competitive play at 1080p or high-quality gaming at 1440p, but not for 4K Ultra enthusiasts.