Evolve

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a playable experience in Evolve only at 1920x1080 resolution, and only when settings are kept to Low or Medium. At higher resolutions, the combination falls well short of the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p and 4K unviable for smooth gameplay. The recorded data shows a clear ceiling for this hardware config: it is a 1080p-centric setup for this title, with Medium settings offering an exact average of 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a wide spread depending on graphics preset. Low settings produce an average of 77 FPS, which provides comfortable headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings drop the average to exactly 60 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, indicating some frame dips during intense scenes but an overall playable experience. High settings reduce the average to 47 FPS, which falls below the smooth-playability bar, while Ultra settings push the GPU harder, resulting in an average of only 32 FPS.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings yield an average of 52 FPS, just 8 FPS shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings lower the average to 40 FPS, with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS. High settings manage only 31 FPS on average, and Ultra settings drop to 22 FPS. None of these 1440p presets clear the playable threshold, meaning users would have to tolerate sub-60 FPS performance or reduce resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low settings produce an average of 29 FPS, which is less than half of the target frame rate. Medium settings average 23 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 26 FPS. High settings drop to 18 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 12 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this hardware is not a realistic option for Evolve, as even the lowest settings fail to approach 30 FPS.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: each step down in settings from Ultra to Low yields a substantial improvement in average FPS, but the gains are insufficient to make higher resolutions playable. The only configuration that meets the 60 FPS standard is 1080p with Low or Medium settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data reveals that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a steep decline in performance across all presets. For example, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 60 at 1080p to 40 at 1440p, a reduction of one-third. This pattern continues from 1440p to 4K, where the Medium preset falls from 40 FPS to 23 FPS. Such drastic drops indicate that the Radeon RX 570's rendering capabilities are exhausted as pixel count increases.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-10400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, does not appear to be the limiting factor in these tests. The frame rate differences between presets at the same resolution are primarily driven by GPU workload. At 1080p Low, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 77 FPS, suggesting that the processor is not holding back performance at lower settings. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes saturated, and the CPU's role diminishes further.

The absence of min/max FPS data for most presets makes it harder to assess frame time consistency, but the available figures for Medium settings show a pattern. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 51 FPS is 15% below the average of 60 FPS, indicating occasional stutters. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 34 FPS is 15% below the 40 FPS average, showing a similar relative drop. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 19 FPS is 17% below the 23 FPS average. This consistent delta suggests that frame pacing issues scale with resolution, pointing again to GPU limitations rather than CPU bottlenecks.

The verdict from the scaling data is straightforward: this is a GPU-bound scenario at all resolutions above 1080p. The i5-10400F provides sufficient compute headroom, but the RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of Evolve at high pixel counts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, which places it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitors in the database include the Intel Xeon 6756E, which scores 14163 (0.2% slower), the AMD EPYC 7552 with a score of 14115 (0.5% slower), and the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3% faster). The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.6% higher. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. For Evolve specifically, swapping to any of these CPUs would produce no measurable difference in FPS, since the GPU is the limiting factor.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766 and sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28874 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28996 (0.8% higher), the AMD Radeon R9 M295X at 28580 (0.7% lower), and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 at 28421 (1.2% lower). The RX 470 is the most relevant comparison, as it is architecturally similar and performs within 1% of the RX 570. Users with an RX 470 would see effectively the same FPS in Evolve. The RX 6800M is a mobile part, but its score indicates it would behave similarly in this game, despite being a different class of hardware. The Quadro RTX 8000, while a professional card, also lands within 1.2% in average score, meaning it would not offer a meaningful performance advantage in Evolve.

These rival comparisons reinforce that the RX 570 sits in a narrow performance band. Any of these alternatives would deliver the same 1080p Medium at 60 FPS or 1440p Medium at 40 FPS, with no practical difference in playability.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve at 1920x1080 with playable settings. The playable settings list includes Low and Medium, with Medium being the best preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. At Medium settings, the average FPS is exactly 60, which meets the playable threshold. Low settings offer a higher average of 77 FPS, providing extra headroom for smoother gameplay. High settings at 1080p average 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard, and Ultra settings average 32 FPS, which is not recommended.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is not playable. There are no settings that achieve an average of 60 FPS. The closest option is Low settings at 52 FPS, which is 8 FPS short of the target. Medium, High, and Ultra settings all fall further behind, with averages of 40, 31, and 22 FPS respectively. Users who prioritize resolution over smoothness could tolerate 1440p Low, but the data does not classify it as playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is unequivocally not playable. Even Low settings only reach 29 FPS on average, which is less than half of the required frame rate. Medium settings at 23 FPS, High at 18 FPS, and Ultra at 12 FPS are all well below any reasonable playability standard. This configuration is not suitable for 4K gaming in Evolve.

The practical conclusion is that this system is a 1080p machine for Evolve. The best experience is achieved at Medium settings, which balances visual quality with a 60 FPS average. For users who prefer maximum smoothness, Low settings provide a 77 FPS average, which reduces the risk of frame drops below 60.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution this PC can run Evolve at with 60 FPS?

A: The only resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold is 1920x1080. At this resolution, both Low and Medium settings achieve an average of 60 FPS or higher (77 and 60 FPS respectively). Neither 2560x1440 nor 3840x2160 has any settings that reach 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best graphics preset for this hardware at 1080p?

A: Medium is the best preset that meets the playable threshold, with an average of 60 FPS. Low settings are also playable with a higher average of 77 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still hitting 60 FPS on average.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its closest GPU rival in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 470 is the closest rival, with an average benchmark score of 28996 versus the RX 570's 28766, a difference of 0.8%. In practice, the RX 470 would produce nearly identical FPS in Evolve, meaning it would also be limited to 1080p Medium for 60 FPS gameplay.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RX 570 in Evolve?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 77 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed frames quickly. As resolution increases, performance drops sharply due to GPU workload, not CPU limitations. The i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this title.

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1440p if settings are set to Low?

A: Technically it runs, but it does not meet the playable threshold. Low settings at 2560x1440 average 52 FPS, which is 8 FPS below the 60 FPS standard. The verdict data classifies 1440p as not playable, as no settings reach 60 FPS.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The recorded average is 12 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is far below any playable threshold and represents the worst-case scenario for this hardware. Even 4K Low settings only manage 29 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3545 out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places it in the bottom 4% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a low-performing setup for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as well as the overall age of the components relative to more modern hardware.

The percentile data for the individual components offers some context. The CPU sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable, while the GPU sits in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. However, the combo rank is much lower than either component's individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing is not well-suited for this particular game's demands. The gap between individual component percentiles and the combo rank highlights how Evolve stresses the GPU heavily, negating the CPU's relative strength.

Given that 3700 combos were tested, a rank of 3545 means only 155 configurations performed worse. This places the i5-10400F + RX 570 near the bottom of the pile for Evolve. The practical takeaway is that this is a borderline entry-level setup for the game, suitable only for 1080p gaming at modest settings. Users seeking higher resolutions or higher presets would need to look at significantly more powerful GPUs to improve the combo's standing.