Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a performance profile in Evolve that is heavily weighted toward high refresh rates, with the CPU proving more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. Benchmark data shows this combination ranking at 417 out of 3700 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 11.3% of systems. At 1080p, the frame rates exceed what most displays can show, and even at 4K, the system maintains playable performance on high settings. The following analysis breaks down the measured results, offers settings guidance, and explains the role each component plays in shaping these outcomes.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 310, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution on Low settings. This is the only measurement that breaks the 300 FPS barrier.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the data shows very high frame rates across all settings (130-310 FPS), which indicates the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is delivering enough single-thread performance to keep the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER well-fed. The jump from 188 FPS on High to 310 FPS on Low at 1080p shows that lowering settings has a large impact on frame rate, suggesting the GPU still carries a significant workload at this resolution.

*Q: How does the combo rank for Evolve performance?*

A: This configuration ranks 417 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, putting it in the top 11.3% of all systems measured. This places it ahead of the majority of hardware setups for this particular title.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, moving from High to Ultra results in a frame rate drop from 126 FPS to 87 FPS. That is a 31% reduction in average FPS for the step up to the highest quality preset.

Q: What is the lowest measured frame rate for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate in the data is 50 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution on Ultra settings. This is the only reading that falls below 60 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60+ FPS at 4K on standard presets?

A: Yes, at 4K resolution, the combo averages 72 FPS on High settings and 92 FPS on Medium settings. Even at 4K Low, it reaches 118 FPS. Only the Ultra preset drops below 60 FPS at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The data shows a clear sweet spot in the settings curve. For most users, the best balance of visual quality and performance lies in the Medium preset, especially considering the 4K and 1440p results. At 1920x1080, the Medium setting produces an average of 240 FPS with a minimum of 204 FPS and a maximum of 276 FPS. This provides a massive cushion above the 60 FPS threshold and even above 144 Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset remains excellent, delivering 161 FPS average with a minimum of 137 FPS. This is still well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh monitors. The High preset at 1440p averages 126 FPS, which is also good, but the Medium preset holds a stronger minimum frame rate advantage. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset at 92 FPS average with a minimum of 78 FPS is the most balanced choice. It provides a smooth experience on a 60 Hz display and even on 90 Hz displays, while maintaining better visual fidelity than Low.

The Ultra preset is difficult to recommend for this game. At 4K, it averages only 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS for a standard refresh rate. At 1440p, Ultra averages 87 FPS, which is playable but represents a significant drop from the 161 FPS of Medium. The visual jump from Medium to Ultra at these resolutions does not justify the performance cost. The Low preset is worth considering only if the goal is to maximize frame rates for competitive play, as it reaches 310 FPS at 1080p and 208 FPS at 1440p. However, the High preset offers a better balance for those who want good visuals without sacrificing too much performance, as it still delivers 188 FPS at 1080p and 126 FPS at 1440p. For most users, the Medium preset is the standout choice across all three resolutions, offering the most consistent performance with a strong combination of the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

Data from Evolve shows how the system performance scales as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 on the High preset, the average frame rate is 188 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 on the same preset, the frame rate drops to 126 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 3840x2160, the frame rate falls to 72 FPS, a 62% drop from the 1080p figure. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets.

The Low preset at 1080p shows 310 FPS. At 1440p, the Low preset drops to 208 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K, the Low preset reaches 118 FPS, a 62% drop from 1080p. The Medium preset follows a similar pattern: 240 FPS at 1080p, 161 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 92 FPS at 4K (a 62% drop). The Ultra preset shows 130 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p (a 33% drop), and 50 FPS at 4K (a 62% drop).

The consistent percentage drop across all settings indicates that the scaling is primarily driven along the resolution. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistently about a third, and the drop to 4K is consistently about two-thirds. This pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has enough headroom to keep the pixel pipeline busy, and the frame rate is dictated by the GPU's ability to fill the pixels on screen. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER shows strong scaling performance, with the 4K resolution at High and Medium settings still maintaining playable frame rates. The data suggests that for this game, the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, which is good news for the CPU, as it means the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is not leaving performance on the table. The consistent scaling also implies that the CPU's 24 threads and 5.50 GHz boost clock are providing a solid foundation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 310. The Medium preset averages 240 FPS, with a minimum of 204 FPS and a maximum of 276 FPS. High settings average 188 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 130 FPS. All 1080p presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, and all except Ultra exceed 144 FPS, making them suitable for high refresh rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 208 FPS. Medium averages 161 FPS, with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 185 FPS. High settings average 126 FPS. Ultra settings average 87 FPS. At 1440p, the only setting that dips below 100 FPS is Ultra, but it still maintains a 87 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates its most demanding workload. Low settings average 118 FPS. Medium averages 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS. High settings average 72 FPS. Ultra settings average 50 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset is the only one that drops below the 60 FPS threshold, while Low, Medium, and High all remain playable. The Medium preset at 4K offers a particularly good balance, with a minimum of 78 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is important for high-resolution gaming. The data shows that at 4K resolution, the frame rates remain competitive, and the 16 GB VRAM buffer helps to maintain stability when the game loads high-resolution textures. The card has a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, which are the speeds at which the GPU operates. With 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, the card has a raw compute capacity of 44.10 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. These specs are important for the pixel throughput required at 4K.

The performance in Evolve reflects a strong GPU. The measured results show that at 1080p, the frame rates are high, but they scale down predictably as resolution increases. The 4K results are particularly telling. At High settings, the card maintains 72 FPS, and at Medium, it hits 92 FPS. This indicates that the GPU has enough raw power and memory bandwidth to handle the game's rendering demands at high resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM is a big asset for a game from 2015, as it prevents any texture swapping or memory pressure. The card's 96 ROPs handle the pixel fill rate, which is a key factor at higher resolutions. The data shows the card is the deciding factor in the performance, as the FPS scales exactly with the number of pixels drawn. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is at the 76th percentile for all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31087, and it sits close to the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which has a score of 31676, a 1.9% difference. This performance is evident in the game, with the card providing a smooth experience at 1440p on all settings and at 4K on all presets except Ultra.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. This platform has a 36 MB L3 cache, which helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. The CPU also has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes which connect to the GPU.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough frames, and the data suggests it does this effectively. The frame rates at 1080p are exceptionally high, reaching 310 FPS on Low settings. This is a strong indication that the CPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU's single-threaded performance is high, as evidenced by its 2439 score in Cinebench R23 single-core, and its boost clock of 5.50 GHz provides the fast execution of the game's logic. In a game like Evolve, which is a FPS, the main thread is often the limiting factor, but with this CPU, the frame rates are very high.

The CPU's multi-core capabilities are also substantial, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253. While Evolve may not utilize all 24 threads, the sheer amount of processing power and the high clock speeds ensure that the game's physics, AI, and rendering thread all have dedicated resources. The CPU's performance in the PassMark tests shows a multi-thread score of 68574 and a single-thread score of 5068, both of which align with a processor that can handle high-computational loads. The data from the game indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at any resolution. The frame rates drop by a near-constant percentage when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, which is a signature of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the limit, the frame rates would stay similar across resolutions, but they do not, confirming the GPU is the determines the FPS. The CPU's 24 threads and 5.50 GHz boost clock provide the platform for the GPU to operate at its full potential in this game.