Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3413 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. That places this configuration in the bottom 8% of all tested system pairings, a reflection of the GPU being the dominant limiting factor in this title. The CPU is not the bottleneck here; the recorded data shows the RX 580 struggling to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions and presets.

The Ryzen 5 8400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its closest CPU rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, a delta of just 0.2%, meaning the two processors are effectively interchangeable in synthetic workloads. The Intel Core i7-11850H trails by 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.4%. On the CPU side, there is ample headroom for Evolve's game logic and physics calculations.

The RX 580, however, sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12928. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 12940 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 (0.5% behind). This cluster of GPUs all perform within a narrow band, so users with any of these cards should expect similar Evolve behavior. The combination's low overall rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU's mid-pack standing, not the CPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are looking at the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the closest match, scoring 24964 versus the 8400F's 25005. The 0.2% delta means swapping between these two would produce no observable difference in Evolve frame rates. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also effectively tied, with deltas of 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. Any of these processors would feed the RX 580 identically in this game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is the nearest performance neighbor, sitting just 0.1% ahead of the RX 580. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is 0.4% ahead, while the AMD Radeon 740M is 0.5% behind. If you are considering an upgrade or a sidegrade, the GTX 1660 SUPER would give you a marginal improvement in Evolve, but the difference is small enough that the gameplay experience would be nearly identical. The AMD FirePro W5100, at 0.6% behind, is also in this same performance envelope.

The practical takeaway: this CPU-GPU pairing behaves like any system with a mid-range CPU from the last few generations and a GPU in the GTX 1660 SUPER class. In Evolve specifically, the GPU is the deciding factor, and all of these rival GPUs will land in the same performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the recorded data shows playable results on Low and Medium settings. Low averages 84.7 FPS and Medium averages 63.4 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best 1080p setting for this combo?

A: Medium is the best playable preset at 1920x1080, with an average of 63.4 FPS. High drops to 49.5 FPS and Ultra falls to 35.4 FPS, so neither clears the 60 FPS mark.

Q: Is 1440p playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 2560x1440, the best recorded result is Low at 54.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41.9 FPS, High averages 32.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 25.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 580 scores 12928 on average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 12940, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, and the AMD Radeon 740M scores 12870. All are within 0.6% of each other.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F holding back the RX 580 in Evolve?

A: No. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 25005, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile. The frame rate data shows the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution and preset.

Q: What happens at 4K with this combo?

A: 4K is not playable. At 3840x2160, Low averages 33.9 FPS, Medium averages 23.5 FPS, High averages 18.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 16.2 FPS. All are far below the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This system can run Evolve, but only at 1920x1080 and only on Low or Medium settings. The verdict data confirms that 3840x2160 and 2560x1440 have no playable settings at all, meaning no preset at those resolutions reaches 60 FPS.

At 1080p, the playable settings are Low and Medium. The best playable result is Medium with an average of 63.4 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Low is significantly faster at 84.7 FPS, giving you comfortable headroom if you prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity. High at 49.5 FPS and Ultra at 35.4 FPS are both below the threshold, so they are not viable for smooth gameplay.

Users with this combo should target 1080p Medium as their baseline. If frame rate dips become noticeable during heavy combat sequences, dropping to Low provides a substantial margin. There is no path to 1440p or 4K with this hardware in Evolve, regardless of settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows: Ultra averages 16.2 FPS, High averages 18.6 FPS, Medium averages 23.5 FPS, and Low averages 33.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is roughly 17.7 FPS, but even the best 4K result is less than 57% of the 60 FPS target. This resolution is effectively unplayable across the entire settings range.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain below the threshold. Ultra averages 25.6 FPS, High averages 32.9 FPS, Medium averages 41.9 FPS, and Low averages 54.9 FPS. The Low preset comes closest to playability, falling short by only 5.1 FPS. This is a near-miss, but the data shows no 1440p configuration clears 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the situation changes. Low averages 84.7 FPS, Medium averages 63.4 FPS, High averages 49.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 35.4 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 21.3 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 13.9 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 14.1 FPS, making Ultra the most demanding preset by a wide margin.

The overall pattern is consistent: each resolution step down roughly doubles the playable settings options. At 4K, nothing works. At 1440p, only Low comes close. At 1080p, two presets clear the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no best settings recommendation because no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is Low at 33.9 FPS, which is still far below the playable threshold. Users should not attempt 4K with this hardware in Evolve.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. No preset clears 60 FPS. Low comes closest at 54.9 FPS, but the 5.1 FPS shortfall means the game will not maintain smooth gameplay. The recommendation is to avoid 1440p and use 1080p instead.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Medium with an average of 63.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low is also viable at 84.7 FPS, providing a large margin for demanding scenes. High at 49.5 FPS and Ultra at 35.4 FPS are not recommended because they fall below the threshold.

For users who prioritize visual quality, Medium is the ceiling. For users who prioritize frame rate stability, Low gives you an extra 21.3 FPS of headroom. Either way, 1080p is the only resolution worth considering with this CPU-GPU combination in Evolve.