Evolve

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT presents a clear picture for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title that remains sensitive to both resolution and preset selection. The recorded data shows a system that scales predictably: 1080p is thoroughly dominated, 1440p offers a strong balance, and 4K demands significant settings compromises. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, optimal configurations, and the relative contribution of each component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS for this combination across three resolutions and four quality presets, with no minimum or maximum frame time data captured. The raw averages tell a story of consistent scaling.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional headroom. Low settings reach 202.3 FPS, Medium drops to 157.6 FPS, and High still delivers 120.5 FPS. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains 85.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 117.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU has substantial spare capacity at this resolution and that visual quality can be maximized without approaching the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain strong but the Ultra preset begins to strain. Low settings hit 132.5 FPS, Medium delivers 105.8 FPS, and High sustains 84.2 FPS. Ultra falls to 55.9 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 28.3 FPS, a notable jump that suggests the Ultra preset introduces effects that are particularly demanding at this pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 79.3 FPS, Medium drops to 59.8 FPS, and High falls to 48.6 FPS. Ultra bottoms out at 34.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 44.7 FPS, and even the Medium preset barely misses the 60 FPS target. This resolution clearly requires the Low preset to maintain smooth gameplay, as the higher presets all fall below the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.

For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 85.1 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 25.1 FPS, providing both visual fidelity and smooth performance. Since the playable settings list includes High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, every preset at this resolution is viable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, averaging 84.2 FPS. The playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, but Ultra is excluded because its 55.9 FPS average falls short. High offers the best visual experience while remaining 24.2 FPS above the threshold, making it the optimal balance between quality and performance.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 79.3 FPS. This is the only playable preset at this resolution, as Medium (59.8 FPS), High (48.6 FPS), and Ultra (34.6 FPS) all miss the mark. Low still provides 19.3 FPS of headroom, so gameplay remains fluid, but users must accept the lowest quality tier to achieve it.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 1640 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This positions it in the 44th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 44% of tested configurations perform worse and 56% perform better. For a game released in 2015, this mid-pack ranking reflects the fact that modern hardware generally exceeds its requirements, but the specific mix of CPU and GPU here does not push into the upper echelon.

The ranking likely stems from the CPU's modest multi-threaded performance relative to newer parts. The i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, and its measured FPS at lower resolutions, where the CPU has more influence, does not break into elite territory. The GPU, at the 71st percentile among all GPUs, is the stronger component, but the combo's overall position suggests that neither part is bottlenecked severely; rather, they form a balanced middle-class pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly.

The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its closest rival is the Intel Core 7 160UL, with an average score of 14232, a delta of -0.3%. This means the Core 7 160UL is marginally faster, by about 0.3%, so in Evolve it would deliver nearly identical frame rates, perhaps a fraction of an FPS higher in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, a delta of 0.2%, making it essentially a carbon copy in performance. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a delta of 0.5%, slightly slower but well within the same performance band. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, a delta of -0.6%, the fastest of the four rivals, but still only 0.6% ahead, which would translate to less than one FPS difference in most cases.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X with a score of 25891, a delta of 0.5%, meaning the R9 M395X is about half a percent slower. The AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842, a delta of 0.7%, both marginally slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740, a delta of 1.1%, the largest gap among the listed rivals but still only a 1.1% difference. In practical terms, all four alternatives would produce nearly identical FPS in Evolve, within a couple of frames per second at most.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 48.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at this resolution achieves playable performance, with an average of 79.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming on this combo?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 84.2 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution. Ultra drops to 55.9 FPS, so it is not recommended.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. Its closest rival, the Intel Core 7 160UL, scores 14232, a delta of -0.3%, meaning the Core 7 160UL is about 0.3% faster. Other rivals, such as the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, +0.2%) and AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, +0.5%), are within half a percent.

Q: Does the GPU have any rivals that would perform significantly differently?

A: No. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, scores 25891, a delta of 0.5%. The farthest rival listed, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, scores 25740, a delta of 1.1%, which is still a negligible difference.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 85.1, which is 25.1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution and remains fully playable.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 34.6, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold and represents the most demanding configuration tested.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra at 85.1 FPS being the best choice. At 2560x1440, the system handles High at 84.2 FPS, but Ultra falls short at 55.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 79.3 FPS, while Medium (59.8 FPS), High (48.6 FPS), and Ultra (34.6 FPS) all miss the threshold.

For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo is a strong fit, offering high frame rates at high quality. For 4K users, the system is limited to Low settings, which still delivers smooth gameplay but sacrifices visual detail. The overall ranking of 1640 out of 3700 combos reinforces that this is a capable but not top-tier configuration for Evolve, suitable for mainstream gaming rather than chasing maximum fidelity at high resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibility in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the GPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 202.3 FPS at Low settings. The CPU becomes the limiting factor at these high frame rates, but its performance is sufficient to keep the average above 120 FPS even at High settings. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 117.2 FPS, showing that the GPU still carries most of the load when settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the GPU takes on more work. The High preset averages 84.2 FPS, while Ultra drops to 55.9 FPS, a 28.3 FPS penalty that indicates the GPU is nearing its limit with the most demanding effects. The CPU still handles the lower presets easily, with Low at 132.5 FPS, but the Ultra preset exposes the GPU as the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings average 79.3 FPS, but Medium drops to 59.8 FPS and High falls to 48.6 FPS, showing that each preset step costs roughly 10 to 11 FPS. The CPU has little influence at this resolution, as the pixel count overwhelms the GPU's shading and rasterization resources. The verdict data confirms this: at 4K, only Low is playable, while at 1080p, all presets are playable, indicating that the GPU's role grows with resolution while the CPU's relevance diminishes.

In summary, the i5-10400F provides a stable foundation for Evolve, but the RX 6750 XT dictates the experience at higher resolutions. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the combination is well matched, with the GPU handling increased settings gracefully. For 4K, the GPU becomes the decisive factor, and users must accept Low settings to stay above 60 FPS.