Evolve

This analysis evaluates the performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in the 2015 FPS title Evolve. Measured data shows the combination delivers average frame rates ranging from 49 FPS at 4K Ultra to 307 FPS at 1080p Low. Across all tested configurations, this combo ranks 469th of 3,700, placing it in the top 13% of systems. The CPU occupies the 94th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 84th percentile, suggesting a CPU-favored pairing. This report breaks down how the components scale with resolution and settings, identifies the limiting factor in each tier, and offers settings recommendations based on the measured rows.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS at each resolution and settings tier shows a consistent pattern of frame-rate decline as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 187 FPS at 1920×1080 to 125 FPS at 2560×1440, a 33% decrease. Continuing to 3840×2160, the average falls to 71 FPS, a further 43% reduction from 1440p and a 62% drop from 1080p. The same proportional scaling is visible at other presets. At Low, the figures are 307, 206, and 117 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively. That corresponds to a 33% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and another 43% step to 4K. Ultra settings show 129, 87, and 49 FPS across the same resolutions, again showing a roughly 33% and 43% drop per step. This consistent percentage drop across all settings indicates that the frame rate is being limited by a single component, and that component is the GPU. In every preset, the scaling is identical, which is characteristic of an unvarying load on the graphics pipeline regardless of quality level.

The importance of resolution is also apparent when comparing the same preset across all three on-screen resolutions. For example, at High, the 4K result (71 FPS) is only 38% of the 1080p figure (187 FPS), leaving a substantial headroom gap for higher refresh-rate monitors. This suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at 4K; the GPU is running nearly at its full capacity. At 1080p, Low settings reaches 307 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Ultra’s 49 FPS. The difference between the lowest and highest presets at 4K is a 2.4‑fold spread (117 vs 49 FPS), reinforcing that the GPU is the primary constraint when pixel count rises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is backed by a 192-bit bus and a peak bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The chip contains 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, with a raw FP32 throughput of 40.09 TFLOPS. These figures place the GPU in the 84th percentile of all graphics cards according to the aggregate benchmark score, with a PassMark G3D score of 31,624 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 176,953. In Evolve, the GPU’s capability is most visible at lower resolutions where the frame rate exceeds 200 FPS, but at 4K the load overwhelms the 12 GB VRAM and compute capacity at the highest presets.

The 12 GB frame buffer is not a limiting factor in the tested settings; none of the rows show a VRAM bottleneck, as the lowest 4K Ultra (49 FPS) still runs without texture-related stalls. The GPU’s peak memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s supports the high fill rates required by the game’s fast-paced action. At 1080p, the switch from Medium to High costs a 24% drop on average (238 to 187), while from Low to Medium the reduction is 22% (307 to 238). These steps show the RTX 4070 Ti has diminishing returns at that resolution, only a single GPU slot remains. The measured FPS at High (187) indicates the card can easily exceed 144‑Hz displays at 1080p, but at 4K even the Medium preset (91 FPS) requires a 1440p-capable monitor refresh to remain smooth.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is an Arrow Lake-S generation processor with 20 cores and 20 threads, base clock 3.90 GHz, boost up to 5.50 GHz, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Its average benchmark score of 70,879 puts it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with near ties to four rival processors: the Intel Xeon 6511P (-0.2%), Xeon Platinum 8270 (-0.7%), Core i7-14700KF (+1%), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (+1.3%). Single-thread scores are strong: Cinebench R15 single-core 708, R20 single-core 2953, R23 single-core 2020, and Geekbench single-core 2713. Multithread performance is similarly robust, with Cinebench R23 multi-core 35,850 and Geekbench multi-core 23,085, but Evolve is a direct title that does not exploit all threads.

The CPU is not the bottleneck in this game at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 307 is far above typical display refresh rates, and even the 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS is entirely limited by the GPU. The pattern of scaling across resolutions remains linear, indicating that the CPU can deliver the instructions and draw calls required by the game without sit. The 5.50 GHz boost clock and L3 cache size are ample for ensuring the GPU is fully fed, especially at 1440p where the combo yields 125–206 FPS depending on settings. While the CPU itself climbs to the top quartile in general benchmarks, the GPU’s lower percentile (84%) means the system’s total ranking is drag downward. The data also shows that the CPU’s multi-thread performance is not the critical factor; the game is not multi-threaded that heavily, and the single-core efficiency of the Arrow Lake architecture is adequate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all recorded average FPS values across the three resolutions and four presets:

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840×2160 | High | 71 |

| 3840×2160 | Low | 117 |

| 3840×2160 | Medium | 91 (min 77, max 105) |

| 3840×2160 | Ultra | 49 |

| 2560×1440 | High | 125 |

| 2560×1440 | Low | 206 |

| 2560×1440 | Medium | 160 (min 136, max 184) |

| 2560×1440 | Ultra | 87 |

| 1920×1080 | High | 187 |

| 1920×1080 | Low | 307 |

| 1920×1080 | Medium | 238 (min 202, max 274) |

| 1920×1080 | Ultra | 129 |

These measured results were obtained at a consistent hardware configuration with no frame caps; the min and max values provided for the Medium preset across each resolution help define the range of frame-times during gameplay. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 178 FPS, showing the dramatic impact of preset on frame delivery. At 1440p, that spreads to 119 FPS (206→87), while at 4K it narrows to 68 FPS (117→49). This behavior confirms that the GPU becomes increasingly the dominant factor as resolution goes up, with the CPU’s relative contribution diminishing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Core Ultra 7 265K and RTX 4070 Ti occupies the 469th position out of 3,700 tested configurations for Evolve. That translates to a percentile of 87.3% – i.e., the system beats 87.3% of all tested combos. While the CPU alone ranks in the 94th percentile and the GPU ranks in the 84th, their joint position is slightly lower than the CPU’s standing but higher than the GPU’s. This is typical when a high-end CPU is paired with a mid-range-to-high-end GPU: the GPU becomes the ceiling for frame output. In the group of nearest RTable rivals, the CPU’s avg score is 70,879, with the closest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 1.3% higher average. No GPU rivals are reported in the pack, but the GPU’s average score is 44,795 with the nearest comparably performant probably being the RTX 5090 Mobile (-0.8%) or Intel Arc A730M (-1.7%). At rank, however, the 12.7% of top configurations in Evolve are dominated by more powerful graphics cards that can push higher frame rates at higher resolutions.

The rank implies that, while the Core Ultra 7 265K is a top-tier CPU for general compute, the RTX 4070 Ti holds the combo back from being in the top 10% of this particular game. That is because Evolve is not a demanding CPU title; the game’s single-core performance is sufficient with even a higher-clocked older CPU. The disparity between the CPU and GPU percentiles underscores that the graphics card is the limiting component here. As a result, the combo ranks lower than, for example, a mere flagship GPU paired with a mid-range CPU would, because the GPU is the primary driver of frames per second.

Settings Recommendations

The best preset depends on the target frame rate and the display refresh.

• For 1080p: All settings deliver over 100 FPS, even Ultra achieves 42 at 1080p. For a 144 Hz display, the Low preset (307 FPS) is the best option to ensure maximum responsiveness with margin to spare. If the monitor is 240 Hz, Low (307) easily sustains it; even High (187) stays above 144. For 144 Hz panels, High (187) gives a comfortable margin; Ultra (129) would be playable but still below 144 Hz unless the user is able to use a strong V-Sync tie. The Medium preset (238) offers a solid balance with a narrow min–max range (202–274) and is the recommended sweet spot – it allows high refresh 235 average and smooth minimum of 202, which still critical for above competitive play.

• For 2560×1440: Low (206) is necessary to cap a 240 Hz display; below that, Medium (160) and High (125) suffice for 144 Hz. Ultra (87) is not recommended for 144 Hz because 87 average is too low to maintain smoothness. The Medium preset is a good cost‑performance sweet spot: average 160, min 136, max 184, and has a tight min–max spread that avoids dropouts below 144. For those needing 200+ FPS, Low's 206 is a margin above 200, so it is the only preset that supports a 200 Hz display.

• For 3840×2160: Low (117) is the only setting that exceeds 60 FPS, and it does so by a strong 57%. Medium and High deliver 91 and 71 FPS, respectively, which are itself sufficient for 60 Hz but available margins. Ultra (49) falls below the 60 FPS threshold, so it should be avoided for any 4K panel unless the user is focused on ultra-quality and can tolerate a 50‑ish frame rate. For a 120 Hz 4K display, no preset reaches 100 FPS, so the user would have to either lower resolution to 1440p or accept lower FPS. Therefore, the recommended preset depends on refresh: a 60 Hz monitor pairs well with Medium (91 fps) or High (71 fps), while a 144 Hz 4K display forces a resolution compromise and is not optimal with this GPU.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Medium is 238, with a minimum of 180 and a maximum of 274.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti in Evolve?

A: No. The data shows that the CPU delivers the frames regardless of resolution, as the scaling remains proportional. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 307 FPS, and the CPU’s single-thread capability is sufficient to keep the GPU fully fed. The GPU becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions; only at 4K the GPU's maximum frame rate (49 FPS at Ultra) is far below the CPU's potential.

Q: What is the most temporary preset for 4K60?

A: Among the measured presets, the Low preset at 4K yields 117 FPS, well above 60. Medium and High yield 91 and 71, respectively; Ultra dips to 49. For a 60 Hz refresh, High (71) or Medium (91) both meet the target, but Low (117) offers additional headroom. Ultra cannot achieve 60 FPS.

Q: How does 8K performance scale from 1080p?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 187 at 1080p to 125 at 1440p, then to 71 at 4K. That is a 33% drop at 1440p and a further 43% drop at 4K. The scaling is consistent across all presets, indicating a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: Can this combo drive a 240 Hz 1440p monitor?

A: Only at Low settings, where the measured average is 206 fps, actually exceeding 240 Hz is not possible from that frame rate. Low (206) is below 240, so no setting at 1440p can satisfy a 240 Hz display; the highest at 1440p is 206 FPS at Low. At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 307 FPS, which exceeds 240 Hz.

Q: What is the ranking of this combo among all tested systems?

A: This CPU/GPU pairing ranks 469th out of 3,700 tested configurations for Evolve, putting it in the top 12.7% of systems. In practical terms, it outperforms over 87% of tested combos, with the CPU itself ranking in the 94th percentile of all CPUs.

These data points make clear that the Core Ultra 7 265K is more than enough for Evolve, while the RTX 4070 Ti establishes the ceiling for playable settings, especially at 4K resolution.