Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 222 FPS, Medium averages 195 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS, High averages 153 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, and even the most demanding Ultra preset leaves substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales down noticeably. Low settings average 168 FPS, Medium averages 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 150 FPS, High averages 102 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, which means it is playable but does not offer the same level of comfort as the lower presets. The Medium preset, with its 111 FPS minimum, provides a much safer experience for competitive play or for users who want consistent frame pacing.

At 3840x2160, the load increases significantly. Low settings average 96 FPS, Medium averages 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS, High averages 58 FPS, and Ultra averages 40 FPS. The 4K data reveals a clear boundary: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS on average, while High dips below the threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 40 FPS average, is not playable under the database's 60 FPS standard. The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, so the data cannot directly confirm frame dips for other presets, but the averages alone tell a clear story about which settings remain viable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling across resolutions shows how the balance shifts between the CPU and GPU as the pixel workload increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all presets, which suggests that the RTX 3080 is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The difference between Low (222 FPS) and Ultra (106 FPS) at 1080p reflects the GPU workload scaling with settings, but even the lowest preset produces a frame rate high enough that the i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads are likely keeping pace. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10283 and a Passmark multithread score of 12115, indicate a capable mid-range processor that can feed the GPU at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The drop from 1080p Low (222 FPS) to 1440p Low (168 FPS) is a 24% reduction, and the drop from 1080p Ultra (106 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (71 FPS) is a 33% reduction. These percentages show that the RTX 3080's rendering load is scaling with pixel count, but the CPU is still delivering enough throughput to keep the GPU well utilized. The 1440p results are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the graphics card is the primary determinant of performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The drop from 1440p Low (168 FPS) to 4K Low (96 FPS) is a 43% reduction, and the drop from 1440p Ultra (71 FPS) to 4K Ultra (40 FPS) is a 44% reduction. These large scaling losses confirm that the RTX 3080 is saturated at 4K, while the i5-10400F has ample headroom. The CPU's role at 4K is reduced to feeding the GPU with draw calls and game logic, which it handles without becoming a bottleneck at these frame rates. The data shows no indication of CPU limitation: if the processor were the bottleneck, the frame rates would not scale so dramatically with resolution. The i5-10400F's 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14185, puts it in the mid-range tier, but for Evolve, it is sufficient to avoid constraining the RTX 3080 at any resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The database currently contains 3700 recorded CPU and GPU combinations for Evolve, and this pairing of the Intel Core i5-10400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks at position 1143. That places it in the top 31% of all tested combos for this game. The ranking reflects the combination's ability to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, and at 4K up to Medium settings. The GPU is the stronger component in this pairing: the RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172 and sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU has an average benchmark score of 14185 and also sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs. Both components are evenly matched in percentile terms, but the GPU's raw performance is what drives the higher resolution results.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the Intel Xeon 6756E with an average score of 14163 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core 7 160UL with an average score of 14232 (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7552 with an average score of 14115 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with an average score of 14277 (0.6% higher). These deltas are all within one percent, which means the i5-10400F's processing power is essentially interchangeable with those parts in synthetic benchmarks. For Evolve specifically, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, so swapping to any of those rivals would likely produce nearly identical frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 has an average score of 23250 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M has an average score of 23273 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X has an average score of 23276 (0.4% higher). Again, all deltas are under one percent, so the RTX 3080's graphics performance is closely matched by those parts in aggregate benchmarks. In Evolve, where the GPU is the primary performance driver, any of those rivals would likely deliver similar FPS numbers, though the RTX 3080's specific architecture and driver optimization may produce different results in practice.

The rank of 1143 out of 3700 is a solid placement. It means that a substantial number of tested combos are faster, but it also means that this pairing sits comfortably above the median. For a game released in 2015, the i5-10400F and RTX 3080 combination is more than adequate, and the ranking reflects that the system is well-suited for Evolve at the resolutions where the game is most commonly played.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends on the resolution and the settings target. The database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution is clear.

At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear the threshold. The Low preset averages 222 FPS, Medium averages 195 FPS, High averages 153 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. This system can run Evolve at 1080p with every setting maxed out and still maintain a frame rate well above 60 FPS. For users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, the High and Medium presets offer the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, while Ultra remains smooth enough for most players.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also playable across all presets. Low averages 168 FPS, Medium averages 130 FPS, High averages 102 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11 FPS, but it is the closest call. Users who prioritize frame rate consistency over maximum visual fidelity may prefer High or Medium, but the system can run Evolve at 1440p with any settings preset and stay playable.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed. Low settings average 96 FPS and Medium settings average 74 FPS, both of which clear the threshold. High settings average 58 FPS, which misses the 60 FPS target, and Ultra settings average 40 FPS, which is well below it. The data indicates that 4K gaming is possible with this combo, but only if the user is willing to use Medium settings or lower. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum FPS of 63, which means the frame rate does not dip below the threshold even in the worst recorded moments. High and Ultra at 4K are not recommended for a smooth experience.

Overall, this is a capable system for Evolve. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's textures and effects, and the i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads handle the game's logic without issue. The only scenario where the system falls short is 4K with High or Ultra settings, which require more graphics horsepower than this GPU can deliver for this title.

FAQ

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

A: Ultra settings average 106 FPS at 1080p, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

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

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 71 FPS, which is 11 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum FPS for Ultra at 1440p is not recorded, but the average suggests a playable experience.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the Intel Core i5-10400F and RTX 3080?

A: Yes, but only with Medium settings or lower. At 4K, Low averages 96 FPS and Medium averages 74 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS. High averages 58 FPS and Ultra averages 40 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4%: the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (0.4% higher).

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232 (0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277 (0.6% higher).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems for Evolve?

A: This pairing ranks 1143 out of 3700 recorded CPU and GPU combinations for Evolve, placing it in the top 31% of all tested systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database's verdict identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution. These are the recommended settings for a smooth experience:

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average FPS of 106. This preset provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate nearly double the playable threshold. The frame rate headroom means users could also choose High (153 FPS) or Medium (195 FPS) for higher refresh rates, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 71. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a modest margin, so users who want more frame rate consistency may prefer High (102 FPS) or Medium (130 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1440p is the ceiling for this combination of CPU and GPU.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, with an average FPS of 74 and a recorded minimum of 63 FPS. This is the only preset above Low that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The minimum FPS of 63 confirms that even the worst frame dips stay above the playable threshold. High settings at 4K average 58 FPS, which misses the target, and Ultra at 4K averages 40 FPS, which is not playable. Users who want to play at 4K should stick with Medium settings or lower.