Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-10400F sits in a tightly contested performance band according to the database records. Its average benchmark score of 14,185 places it within a narrow range of several competing processors. The closest match is the Intel Xeon 6756E, which records an average score of 14,163, a mere 0.2% behind the i5-10400F. This places them effectively at parity in synthetic workload testing. The Intel Core 7 160UL registers 14,232, trailing the i5-10400F by 0.3%, while the AMD EPYC 7552 posts 14,115, sitting 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C completes the cluster with 14,277, which is 0.6% above the i5-10400F. What this tells us is that the i5-10400F occupies a well-populated middle ground where single-digit percentage differences separate it from a diverse group of server and mobile processors. The 68th percentile standing against all CPUs reinforces this positioning: it is neither a top-tier part nor a weakling, but rather a competent performer that trades blows with a wide array of hardware.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, the database places it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,477. Its nearest rivals form an interesting mix of mobile workstations and desktop flagships. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile comes closest with 47,743, sitting 1.5% behind the RX 6800 XT. On the other side, the Intel Arc A550M scores 49,737, which is 2.5% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 both register 49,957 and 50,001 respectively, each about 3% ahead of the RX 6800 XT. This clustering suggests that in raw benchmark terms, the RX 6800 XT performs like a high-end mobile GPU or a previous-generation desktop flagship, but it does not sit at the very top of the current hierarchy. The narrow deltas, all within a few percentage points, indicate that swapping between these GPUs would produce broadly similar frame rates in most titles, though individual game optimizations can shift the balance.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the measured frame rates across resolutions reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU workload shifts for Evolve. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 220.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 160.5 FPS, a reduction of about 27%. At 3840x2160 Low, the frame rate falls further to 93.3 FPS, another 42% cut from the 1440p figure. This steep scaling with resolution indicates that at lower settings and resolutions, the GPU is not the limiting factor; the CPU is doing the heavy lifting. The i5-10400F, with its six cores and twelve threads, can feed frames quickly enough that the RX 6800 XT is not saturated until resolution climbs.

The pattern shifts when we look at higher presets. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 105 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 71.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 41.8 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Ultra is about 32%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K Ultra is about 41%. These are larger percentage drops than what we see at Low settings, suggesting that the GPU becomes progressively more important as both resolution and preset complexity increase. The data implies that at 4K Ultra, the RX 6800 XT is clearly the bottleneck, since the CPU has less headroom to compensate for the heavier pixel and shading workload.

Comparing Medium settings across resolutions reinforces this. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate is 185.8 FPS, dropping to 128.3 FPS at 1440p and 72.9 FPS at 4K. The 4K number is only 39% of the 1080p figure, which is a substantial reduction. In contrast, at Low settings, 4K retains about 42% of the 1080p performance. The slightly larger degradation at Medium and Ultra suggests that the GPU's workload scales superlinearly with resolution when more effects are enabled. For a game like Evolve, which is an FPS title from 2015, the CPU appears sufficient to keep frame rates high at lower resolutions, but the GPU dictates performance at 4K, especially with demanding presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average frame rates for twelve configurations, spanning three resolutions and four settings. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not captured, so the analysis relies entirely on average values.

At 1920x1080, the lowest preset, Low, yields 220.9 FPS. Medium increases visual quality while still delivering 185.8 FPS. High drops to 149.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 105 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 52% reduction in frame rate, which is a substantial cost for higher fidelity. Even at Ultra, the combo remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, so 1080p is never problematic.

At 2560x1440, Low produces 160.5 FPS, Medium brings 128.3 FPS, High reaches 100.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra here is 56%, slightly steeper than at 1080p. Every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra having the smallest margin at 11.3 FPS above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Low delivers 93.3 FPS, which is comfortably playable. Medium drops to 72.9 FPS, still above 60 FPS. High falls to 56.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS line. Ultra bottoms out at 41.8 FPS, a figure that would produce noticeable stutter in fast-paced FPS gameplay. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is about 23%, and between High and Ultra another 26%, showing that each step up in preset becomes increasingly expensive at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's overall ranking for Evolve, this combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT sits at position 1,209 out of 3,700 tested combos. That places it in the top third of all systems evaluated for this game. The percentile placement is roughly 67th, meaning about two-thirds of tested configurations perform better. This is a respectable showing for a CPU that launched in 2020 and a GPU that is now end-of-life, but it also indicates that many newer or higher-end parts can outrun this pairing.

The ranking reflects the fact that at 1080p and 1440p, the combo delivers frame rates that are far above what Evolve requires, even at Ultra settings. The 105 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 71.3 FPS at 1440p Ultra are strong results. However, the 4K numbers, particularly the 41.8 FPS at Ultra, drag down the overall standing. Many combos in the database likely handle 4K Ultra more gracefully, which explains why 1,208 systems rank ahead. The data suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for mainstream resolutions but begins to struggle at the highest fidelity settings.

The Verdict

The recorded data allows for a clear answer on whether this PC can run Evolve. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low runs at 220.9 FPS, Medium at 185.8 FPS, High at 149.8 FPS, and Ultra at 105 FPS. The verdict for 1080p is unambiguous: fully playable at all settings, with enough headroom for high-refresh displays.

At 2560x1440, the story is similar. Low produces 160.5 FPS, Medium 128.3 FPS, High 100.5 FPS, and Ultra 71.3 FPS. All four presets remain above 60 FPS, so players at 1440p can enable any setting without worrying about playability. The Ultra preset has the smallest margin, but 71.3 FPS is still comfortably smooth for an FPS title.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable according to the database's 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 93.3 FPS, and Medium averages 72.9 FPS. High falls to 56.4 FPS, which is below the line, and Ultra drops to 41.8 FPS. The verdict for 4K is therefore partial: the game runs well on Low or Medium, but High and Ultra require sacrificing frame rate for visual quality. Players who prioritize smoothness at 4K should stick to Medium, while those who want maximum fidelity may need to accept sub-60 performance or consider lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra, which averages 105 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 2560x1440 on Ultra?

A: Yes, Ultra averages 71.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What settings are playable at 3840x2160?

A: Low and Medium are playable, with averages of 93.3 FPS and 72.9 FPS respectively. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest GPU rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RX 6800 XT scores 48,477, which is 1.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile and 3% behind the Intel Arc A550M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low averages 220.9 FPS, while Ultra averages 105 FPS, a reduction of about 52%.

Q: Where does this combo rank among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: It ranks 1,209 out of 3,700 combos, placing it in the top third of tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 105 FPS on average. This is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best option, averaging 71.3 FPS. This clears the threshold with an 11.3 FPS margin, so players can enjoy full settings without dipping below 60.

For 3840x2160, Medium is the highest preset that stays playable, with an average of 72.9 FPS. While Low offers even higher performance at 93.3 FPS, Medium provides a better balance of fidelity and smoothness for 4K gaming. High and Ultra are not recommended at this resolution, as they fall to 56.4 FPS and 41.8 FPS respectively, both below the playable threshold.