Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 222nd out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations evaluated.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785, which is essentially identical to the Intel Xeon 6520P (93,786, 0% delta). It trails the AMD EPYC 4564P by 1.5%, the AMD EPYC 9175F by 1.9%, and the AMD EPYC 4565P by 2.1%.

Q: What are the measured FPS results at 1080p with Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 335 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all resolution and settings combinations in the data.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247 across all tested workloads.

Q: What memory specifications does the CPU support?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, along with ECC memory support.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 serves as the primary rendering engine in this configuration, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC. The GPU packs 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads.

Memory configuration is a critical factor for Evolve's performance at high resolutions. The RTX 4080 carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This memory bandwidth proves sufficient for the game's texture streaming and asset loading demands, particularly visible in the measured FPS progression from 1080p through 4K. The GPU's clock speeds are set at a 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective).

In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 34,457 in Passmark G3D and 20,671 in GPU compute tests. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 indicates strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Evolve leverages modern API features. The GPU holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 sits just 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 1.1% (54,828), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB leads by 2.6% (55,698), and the AMD Radeon 8060S leads by 2.7% (55,757). These tight margins indicate that the RTX 4080 is positioned competitively within its performance class, though the measured Evolve results show the GPU handling the game's rendering workload effectively across all tested configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus provides the computational foundation for this system, featuring 24 cores and 24 threads based on the Arrow Lake Refresh codename. The CPU operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. This processor is built on a 3 nm process node from TSMC, containing 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration helps maintain high instruction throughput in Evolve's gameplay scenarios where physics calculations and AI logic require rapid data access. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) and includes integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

In Cinebench testing, the CPU achieves a multicore score of 44,253 in R23 and 24,461 in R20, with single-core scores of 2,439 and 3,453 respectively. Passmark results show a multithread score of 68,574 and a single-thread score of 5,068. The CPU's data compression score of 804,322 and encryption score of 59,097 indicate strong throughput for background tasks while gaming.

The CPU holds a 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 93,785. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, matches it exactly at 93,786 (0% delta), while AMD EPYC processors trail by 1.5% to 2.1%. For Evolve specifically, the CPU's 24 cores and high boost clock help maintain consistent frame delivery, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance envelope. Low settings produce an average of 335 FPS, while Medium settings yield 260 FPS with a minimum of 221 FPS and maximum of 299 FPS. High settings average 204 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 141 FPS. This progression shows a 57.9% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p, indicating that Evolve's higher preset tiers substantially increase rendering complexity even at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales downward predictably. Low settings average 225 FPS, representing a 32.8% decrease from 1080p Low. Medium settings average 174 FPS (148 min, 200 max), High settings average 137 FPS, and Ultra settings average 95 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 57.8%, nearly identical to the 1080p delta, suggesting consistent scaling across preset levels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits under heavier load. Low settings average 128 FPS, Medium settings average 99 FPS (84 min, 114 max), High settings average 78 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K is 57.8%, matching the pattern seen at lower resolutions. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium (84 FPS) remains above playable thresholds, while the 4K Ultra average of 54 FPS approaches the lower bound for smooth gameplay.

The measured data shows a consistent pattern: each settings tier costs roughly 20-25% of frame rate at every resolution. The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max data across all three resolutions, with 1080p showing 221-299 FPS, 1440p showing 148-200 FPS, and 4K showing 84-114 FPS, illustrating the frame time variance increases at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 222 out of 3,700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places the system in the top 6% of all tested configurations, reflecting the hardware's capability to handle this 2015 FPS title with substantial headroom.

This ranking is influenced by both components' strong synthetic benchmark positions. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to create a balanced system that avoids severe bottlenecks. The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, matches its average score exactly, while the GPU's closest competitor, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is just 0.1% behind.

Given that Evolve is a 2015 release, this modern hardware combination significantly exceeds the game's original performance requirements. The rank of 222 suggests that the remaining 221 configurations ahead of this combo likely use even higher-end components, but the measured FPS data indicates this system delivers smooth gameplay at all tested resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra average of 54 FPS demonstrates that even the most demanding configuration remains playable, while lower settings at 1080p exceed 300 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales across resolutions. From 1080p Low (335 FPS) to 1440p Low (225 FPS), there is a 32.8% performance drop. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (128 FPS), the drop is 43.1%. The cumulative reduction from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 61.8%.

For Medium settings, the scaling shows: 1080p at 260 FPS, 1440p at 174 FPS (33.1% drop), and 4K at 99 FPS (43.1% drop from 1440p). High settings follow a similar pattern: 204 FPS at 1080p, 137 FPS at 1440p (32.8% drop), and 78 FPS at 4K (43.1% drop). Ultra settings yield 141 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p (32.6% drop), and 54 FPS at 4K (43.2% drop).

The consistent scaling pattern across all settings tiers indicates that the performance reduction from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 33%, while the reduction from 1440p to 4K is approximately 43%. The larger drop at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth handle the increased memory pressure at 4K, but the rendering workload scales faster than the GPU's compute capacity.

This scaling behavior points to the GPU being the primary constraint at 4K, while the CPU's 5.50 GHz boost clock and 24 cores maintain sufficient frame pacing at lower resolutions. The 4K Medium minimum of 84 FPS confirms that even with frame time variance, the system remains responsive.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 260 FPS average with a tight 221-299 FPS range, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p Medium result of 174 FPS (148-200 range) remains well above the 144 FPS threshold for premium gaming displays.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings at 99 FPS average with an 84 FPS minimum provides the best combination of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 4K drops to 78 FPS average, which may introduce noticeable frame pacing issues on 60 Hz displays during intense combat scenarios. Ultra settings at 4K (54 FPS average) should be reserved for players prioritizing visual fidelity over responsiveness, as the frame rate approaches the lower boundary for smooth gameplay.

The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates at every resolution (335 FPS at 1080p, 225 FPS at 1440p, 128 FPS at 4K) but sacrifices visual quality in a game where environmental detail affects gameplay readability. The High preset offers a middle ground with 204 FPS at 1080p and 137 FPS at 1440p, suitable for competitive play where frame rate matters more than Ultra-level effects.

Given the measured data, the recommended configuration is Medium settings for all resolutions. This preset provides the most consistent frame pacing (evidenced by the complete min/max data), maintains playable performance even at 4K, and avoids the significant performance penalties of Ultra settings while delivering better visual quality than Low. Players with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p may prefer High settings, while 4K users should prioritize Medium to maintain frame rates above 90 FPS.