Evolve

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a solid 1080p experience in Evolve, with the data showing that all four tested settings presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p, the combination remains capable, though the Ultra preset drops below the threshold, while at 4K, only the Low preset maintains playable frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component scaling, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080 for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 72.5 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: Yes, the High preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 68.7 FPS, making it the best playable setting at that resolution.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 2560x1440?

A: No, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 48.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the only playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 4K, with an average of 62.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 47.7, 41.3, and 28.4 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core 3 N355 (13492, 0% delta) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9500 (13452).

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19765.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured frame rate data indicates a clear hierarchy of playable settings across resolutions, with the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS varying significantly.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the highest quality option that stays playable, averaging 72.5 FPS. This leaves headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the system is not fully saturated at this resolution. The Medium preset runs at 130.7 FPS, High at 103.2 FPS, and Low at 169.5 FPS, all comfortably above the playable mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset becomes the best playable option, with an average of 68.7 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 84.7 FPS, and Low runs at 111.4 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 48.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unplayable by the established standard.

At 3840x2160, the situation tightens considerably. Only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS bar, averaging 62.4 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 47.7 FPS, High drops to 41.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is substantial, indicating a steep performance cliff as settings increase at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions and presets in Evolve. At 1080p, the frame rate spread between Low (169.5 FPS) and Ultra (72.5 FPS) is roughly 2.3x, which suggests the GPU is the primary scaling factor as settings increase. The CPU, with 4 cores and 8 threads, appears sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the scaling pattern changes slightly. The difference between Low (111.4 FPS) and High (68.7 FPS) is narrower in relative terms, while Ultra (48.2 FPS) shows a sharper drop. This indicates the GPU becomes more stressed at higher settings, while the CPU retains enough headroom to keep up. The 1440p High result of 68.7 FPS versus the 1080p High result of 103.2 FPS shows a 33% reduction, which aligns with the increased pixel count demanding more GPU work.

The 4K results highlight the GPU as the definitive bottleneck. The Low preset at 62.4 FPS is barely playable, and the drop to Medium (47.7 FPS) represents a 24% reduction for just one settings tier. The CPU’s role diminishes further at this resolution, as the GPU is clearly saturated. The fact that 4K Low only achieves 62.4 FPS — compared to 169.5 FPS at 1080p Low — underscores how resolution scaling is almost entirely a GPU limitation. Across all resolutions, the data shows the RX 6650 XT is the limiting factor at higher settings, while the i3-12100F provides consistent support without becoming a constraint in the tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination ranks 2341 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the system’s overall capability relative to other CPU-GPU pairings, and the measured frame rates confirm it is a competent but not top-tier configuration for this title. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest a balanced pairing, but the combo’s overall rank of 2341 indicates that many other tested systems deliver higher performance in Evolve specifically. The rank is consistent with the 4K limitations and the inability to run Ultra at 1440p, which separates this combo from higher-performing alternatives.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for both components, several alternative hardware combinations would behave similarly in Evolve. On the CPU side, the Intel Core 3 N355 has a nearly identical average benchmark score (13492 vs. 13494, 0% delta), meaning it would likely produce very similar frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The Intel Core i5-9500 (13452, 0.3% ahead) and the Intel Core 5 120UL (13594, 0.7% behind) are also close equivalents, with performance differences well within a single percentage point. The Intel Core i7-1250U (13351, 1.1% ahead) is slightly faster on average but still in the same performance class.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19885, 0.6% ahead) and the AMD FirePro W7000 (19905, 0.7% ahead) are the closest matches, both posting marginally higher average scores. The AMD FirePro D300 (19637, 0.7% behind) and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19602, 0.8% behind) are slightly slower but would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Evolve. Swapping the RX 6650 XT for any of these GPUs while keeping the i3-12100F would result in frame rates within a few percent of the measured values at each resolution and preset.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all four presets, with Ultra averaging 72.5 FPS as the best playable option. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding playable setting at 68.7 FPS, while Ultra falls short at 48.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playable performance, averaging 62.4 FPS; Medium (47.7 FPS), High (41.3 FPS), and Ultra (28.4 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS. The data confirms this is a capable 1080p and solid 1440p machine for Evolve, but 4K gaming requires significant setting compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average frame rates are presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average performance.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: 28.4 FPS average
• High: 41.3 FPS average
• Medium: 47.7 FPS average
• Low: 62.4 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Ultra: 48.2 FPS average
• High: 68.7 FPS average
• Medium: 84.7 FPS average
• Low: 111.4 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Ultra: 72.5 FPS average
• High: 103.2 FPS average
• Medium: 130.7 FPS average
• Low: 169.5 FPS average

The progression from 1080p to 1440p to 4K shows a consistent frame rate reduction across all presets, with the largest relative drops occurring at the Ultra setting. For example, moving from 1080p Ultra (72.5 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (48.2 FPS) represents a 33% decrease, while the same resolution change at Low settings (169.5 to 111.4 FPS) is a 34% reduction — a similar proportional impact. The 4K step is far more punishing: 1440p Low (111.4 FPS) to 4K Low (62.4 FPS) is a 44% drop, and 1440p Ultra (48.2 FPS) to 4K Ultra (28.4 FPS) is a 41% decline. These numbers indicate that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources scale predictably with resolution until the 4K point, where the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus become significant limiting factors.