Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination sits in a well-populated performance tier. For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are within a tight band. The Intel Xeon 6756E posts an average score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F's average of 14185. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% deficit. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a 0.6% advantage. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming terms, meaning any of these processors would deliver essentially the same frame pacing and physics performance in Evolve. The i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, so it is a solid mid-to-upper tier part, but not a flagship.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19036, placing it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 with a score of 19030, a 0% delta, meaning the two are statistically identical in raw compute. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19049, a 0.1% edge over the RX 6600. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, 0.3% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, 0.4% lower. For Evolve specifically, any of these GPUs would produce nearly interchangeable frame rates at the same settings and resolution. The practical takeaway is that a system built with any of these near-identical alternatives would behave the same way in this game, with differences well under one percent.

The pairing of a 68th-percentile CPU with a 63rd-percentile GPU creates a balanced mid-range setup. Neither component is drastically stronger than the other, so the system will not be severely bottlenecked in either direction for Evolve. The data shows that the CPU's multi-threaded throughput, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 10283 points, is sufficient to feed the GPU without holding it back at most settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Evolve, the balance of responsibility between the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 shifts with resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the dominant factor. The measured frame rates show a wide spread across presets: 149 FPS at Low, 117 FPS at Medium, 86.5 FPS at High, and 61.8 FPS at Ultra. This 87 FPS gap between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU's workload scales heavily with graphical settings, while the CPU has enough headroom to keep up even at the lowest preset. The fact that Low settings hit 149 FPS suggests the CPU can push far beyond the 60 FPS threshold without being the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's load increases noticeably. Frame rates drop to 97 FPS at Low, 73.7 FPS at Medium, 57.8 FPS at High, and 42.4 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a clear GPU-bound trend: for example, High settings drop from 86.5 FPS to 57.8 FPS, a reduction of 28.7 FPS, which is a 33% decrease. This is consistent with a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput as resolution rises. The CPU, meanwhile, is still delivering enough thread performance to avoid becoming the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that Low settings at 1440p still reach 97 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The frame rates collapse to 57.5 FPS at Low, 45.3 FPS at Medium, 36.2 FPS at High, and 22.1 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Ultra result of 22.1 FPS is barely a quarter of the 1080p Ultra result of 61.8 FPS. This dramatic scaling confirms that the RX 6600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering at high detail in Evolve. The CPU's role becomes nearly irrelevant at this resolution, as even the lowest preset fails to hit 60 FPS, meaning the GPU is saturated regardless of what the processor does.

The verdict data aligns with this analysis. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra at 61.8 FPS just clearing the threshold. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at 73.7 FPS being the best playable setting. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable. This pattern shows that the CPU is never the primary constraint in this game; instead, the GPU's raw pixel rate and memory bandwidth dictate playability.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The database shows 61.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 1080p are playable, including Ultra.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 1440p, delivering 73.7 FPS. High drops to 57.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra is even lower at 42.4 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches 57.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data lists no playable settings at 4K.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600 scores 19036 on average, which is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19030 (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (0.1% delta). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: Does the CPU matter more at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the GPU still dominates. Low settings hit 149 FPS, which is far above the CPU's likely frame cap. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at all playable presets.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: High settings drop from 86.5 FPS at 1080p to 57.8 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 28.7 FPS. This 33% decrease is due to the GPU's increased pixel workload.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but not at every resolution. The data is clear: at 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The best setting is Ultra at 61.8 FPS, which means the game can be played at maximum detail without dropping below playable frame rates. At 2560x1440, the system is partially capable. Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium at 73.7 FPS as the best option. High and Ultra fall short at 57.8 FPS and 42.4 FPS respectively, so users must lower settings to maintain smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset. The closest is Low at 57.5 FPS, which is just under the threshold. Ultra is unplayable at 22.1 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. For 1080p gamers, this is a solid setup that maxes out the game. For 1440p users, it requires a compromise on settings, but Medium still provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For 4K, the hardware is insufficient, and users should avoid attempting high or ultra settings. The GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are the limiting factors at high resolutions, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this pairing ranks 2865 out of 3700. That places it in the lower-middle portion of all combos, which is consistent with a mid-range GPU and a mid-to-upper CPU. The rank reflects that while the CPU is above average at the 68th percentile, the GPU at the 63rd percentile pulls the overall combo down relative to systems with flagship graphics cards. In the context of Evolve, this rank means the system is more capable than roughly 77% of tested configurations, but it is outclassed by the top quartile of combos that can handle 4K or high-refresh 1440p gaming.

The rank also contextualizes the measured performance. A 2865th-place finish out of 3700 indicates that the system is not a high-end contender, but it is far from the bottom. For a game like Evolve, which is not a recent title and has modest requirements by modern standards, this rank is sufficient for 1080p and moderate 1440p play. The data shows that the combo's weakness is at 4K, where the GPU simply does not have the bandwidth or pixel rate to compete with higher-ranked systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 61.8 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting available, and it clears the threshold by a narrow margin of 1.8 FPS. Players who want a safety buffer could drop to High at 86.5 FPS, but Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average of 73.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable 13.7 FPS margin above the threshold. High at 57.8 FPS is not playable, so Medium is the recommended choice for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 57.5 FPS, which falls 2.5 FPS short. Since the verdict lists no playable settings at 4K, users should either reduce resolution or accept sub-60 frame rates. The data suggests that 4K is not viable for this combo in Evolve under any settings.