Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 in Evolve shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates depending on the preset. Low settings produce an average of 216 FPS, Medium reaches 164.8 FPS, High drops to 128.4 FPS, and Ultra still holds an average of 88.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, with Ultra delivering roughly 59% of the Low preset's frame rate, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant rendering load even at the least demanding resolution tested.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 145.3 FPS, Medium averages 110.3 FPS, High averages 85.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 58.5 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs about 24.8 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs another 27 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset at 1440p is particularly demanding, as it falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold, while the High preset remains comfortably above it.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress further. Low settings average 80.7 FPS, Medium averages 66.6 FPS, High averages 50.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 37.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 14.1 FPS, from Medium to High is 15.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is another 13.4 FPS. This resolution is the only one where High and Ultra both fail to sustain 60 FPS, making the higher presets unsuitable for smooth play at 4K. The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on average frame rates only.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS on average. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the threshold, but the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 88.6 FPS. This means the user can run the game at maximum visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability standard.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is High, averaging 85.5 FPS. Ultra falls to 58.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the highest preset that remains playable. The 27 FPS difference between High and Ultra at this resolution indicates that the Ultra preset costs a significant performance hit for what may be a marginal visual improvement.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Medium, averaging 66.6 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 80.7 FPS, but Medium offers a higher visual quality setting while still staying above 60 FPS. High at 50.8 FPS and Ultra at 37.4 FPS are both unplayable by the database's standard. The best settings list from the verdict data confirms these choices: 1080p Ultra at 88.6 FPS, 1440p High at 85.5 FPS, and 4K Medium at 66.6 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions reveal how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is likely the limiting factor at higher presets, but the CPU must keep up with feeding the rendering pipeline. The i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and single-core score of 1451 place it in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, suggesting it has ample headroom for a 2015-era FPS title.

The resolution scaling tells a clear story. When moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset, the frame rate drops by a consistent margin: Low falls from 216 to 145.3 FPS, Medium from 164.8 to 110.3 FPS, High from 128.4 to 85.5 FPS, and Ultra from 88.6 to 58.5 FPS. These reductions range from roughly 33% to 34% across presets, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The CPU's role becomes less critical at higher resolutions because the GPU takes longer to render each frame, giving the CPU more time to prepare the next frame.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop further: Low at 80.7 FPS, Medium at 66.6 FPS, High at 50.8 FPS, and Ultra at 37.4 FPS. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is larger, around 44% for Low and 44% for Medium, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are being taxed heavily. The RTX 3070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, 96 ROPs, and a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s. These specifications are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K data shows diminishing returns as the GPU approaches its limits.

The CPU's benchmark scores support the notion that it is not the primary constraint in this title. The i5-10400F's PassMark multi-thread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 are respectable for a desktop processor from 2020. In contrast, the RTX 3070's PassMark G3D score of 22214 and its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that the graphics card is more likely to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions and presets. The gap between the CPU's percentile (68) and the GPU's percentile (61) suggests that the CPU has relatively more headroom than the GPU in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival lists provide context for how this combination compares to other hardware. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. The closest alternatives are the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5% slower), the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2% slower), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6% faster). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Evolve. The Xeon and EPYC parts are server-class processors, but their benchmark parity suggests they would handle the game's CPU demands similarly.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208. The nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 (0.7% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% slower), the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 (1.1% slower), and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468 (1.5% faster). The RX 7600 XT is the most relevant modern alternative, as its score is nearly identical to the RTX 3070. The GTX 690 and HD 7970M are much older parts, but their benchmark scores place them in the same performance tier, which would translate to similar frame rates in Evolve. The Tesla K40c is a compute-focused card, but its score indicates it could keep pace in this game as well.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1080p with the Ultra preset, the combination averages 88.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution clear 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting at 2560x1440 for maintaining 60 FPS?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 85.5 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 58.5 FPS, which is below the playability threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable on this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with lower presets. The Medium preset averages 66.6 FPS and Low averages 80.7 FPS. High at 50.8 FPS and Ultra at 37.4 FPS do not meet the 60 FPS standard.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 7600 XT in this context?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, while the RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a difference of 0.7%. This places them in the same performance tier, so users could expect similar frame rates in Evolve from either GPU.

Q: Does the i5-10400F bottleneck the RTX 3070 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. The CPU's average benchmark score of 14185 places it in the 68th percentile, while the GPU's score of 17208 places it in the 61st percentile. The frame rate scaling across resolutions is consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

Q: What is the best overall setting for this combination?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset at 88.6 FPS is the best option. At 1440p, the High preset at 85.5 FPS is recommended. At 4K, the Medium preset at 66.6 FPS is the highest playable setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1625 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 44th percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 56% of tested hardware pairs deliver better performance in this game. The ranking reflects the fact that while the RTX 3070 is a capable mid-range GPU, the i5-10400F is not a top-tier processor, and the overall combination sits in the middle of the field.

The percentile rankings support this interpretation. The CPU's 68th percentile among all CPUs indicates it is better than most processors, but the GPU's 61st percentile among all GPUs is slightly lower. The combined rank of 1625 out of 3700 suggests that the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing, as the CPU has more relative headroom. Users seeking higher performance in Evolve would benefit more from upgrading the GPU than the CPU, based on the recorded data.

The Verdict

The recorded measurements show that this PC can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at every preset, with Ultra averaging 88.6 FPS. This is the optimal resolution for this combination, as it allows for maximum visual quality with a comfortable frame rate margin.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable at Low (145.3 FPS), Medium (110.3 FPS), and High (85.5 FPS), but not at Ultra (58.5 FPS). The High preset is the best choice for this resolution, delivering a strong average frame rate while maintaining high visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, only Low (80.7 FPS) and Medium (66.6 FPS) are playable. The Medium preset is the best setting at 4K, but users should expect a significant visual quality reduction compared to lower resolutions.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra at 88.6 FPS is fully playable, 1440p High at 85.5 FPS is fully playable, and 4K Medium at 66.6 FPS is playable but with reduced settings. This pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K available only at lower presets. The data shows a consistent pattern of the GPU becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains adequate performance throughout the tested range.