Evolve

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 produces a clear performance profile for Evolve. The recorded measurements show a system that handles the game well at standard resolutions, but struggles when pushed to 4K with high visual detail. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, compares the hardware to nearby alternatives, and provides guidance on the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains 12 distinct measurements for this combination, covering three resolutions and four quality presets. No minimum or maximum frame rates were recorded, so all values represent average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently strong. The Low preset delivers an average of 188 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Medium settings produce 146.2 FPS, High settings reach 113.3 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 80.7 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin, with the gap ranging from 20.7 FPS at Ultra to 128 FPS at Low.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains playable across three of the four presets. Low settings average 126.9 FPS, Medium settings average 96.8 FPS, and High settings average 76.6 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 55 FPS, which falls 5 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 32.5% of the frame rate at High settings (113.3 to 76.6), and the Ultra preset loses 25.7 FPS (80.7 to 55).

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes dramatically. Only the Low preset remains playable, with an average of 70.3 FPS. Medium settings drop to 56.5 FPS, High settings fall to 43.3 FPS, and Ultra settings produce just 28.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.4 FPS, which indicates the game's rendering load scales heavily with both resolution and visual quality. The data shows that 4K High and Ultra presets are not viable for smooth gameplay with this hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the Intel Core i5-10400F in the 68th percentile of all tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 14185 sits very close to four rival chips. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5% lower. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% higher. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve.

The GPU benchmarks position the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in the 61st percentile of all tested GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 17639 has similarly close rivals. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551, 0.5% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509, 0.7% lower. These differences are negligible in real-world terms, so a system with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve.

For a user seeking similar overall performance, a build with the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and AMD Radeon HD 7790 would track within 1% of this combo's benchmark scores. The practical difference in Evolve would be imperceptible.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is fully playable, with an average FPS of 80.7, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 20.7 FPS.

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 55 FPS, which is 5 FPS below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What preset should be used at 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 4K, delivering an average of 70.3 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 113.3 to 76.6, a reduction of 36.7 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 80.7 to 55, a reduction of 25.7 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU create a bigger bottleneck in this game?

A: The data shows that resolution scaling has a larger impact on frame rates than preset changes. At 4K, the Ultra preset produces 28.9 FPS versus 70.3 at Low, a 41.4 FPS spread, which indicates the GPU is heavily stressed at high resolutions and settings.

Q: What is the best overall preset for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides the best visual quality while maintaining 80.7 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the High preset offers the best balance at 76.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable at 70.3 FPS.

The Verdict

This computer can run Evolve, but the playable experience depends entirely on the chosen resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 80.7 FPS, which leaves enough headroom for stable gameplay. Medium settings reach 146.2 FPS, and High settings reach 113.3 FPS, so users have substantial flexibility.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable. High settings average 76.6 FPS, Medium settings average 96.8 FPS, and Low settings average 126.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is not recommended for smooth play, as it falls below the 60 FPS mark.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. Only the Low preset achieves playable performance at 70.3 FPS. Medium settings at 56.5 FPS and High settings at 43.3 FPS will produce noticeable stuttering. Ultra at 28.9 FPS is essentially unplayable.

The verdict by resolution confirms these observations. For 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 80.7 FPS. For 2560x1440, the best settings are High with an average of 76.6 FPS. For 3840x2160, the best settings are Low with an average of 70.3 FPS. In all cases, the playable threshold of 60 FPS is met or exceeded at these recommended presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution and preset change. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high enough that the GPU is likely the primary limiter, but the CPU has enough single-thread performance to keep up. The CPU's single-thread benchmark score of 688 in 3dmark and 1451 in Cinebench R23 suggests adequate headroom for a game from 2015.

At 2560x1440, the performance drop is consistent with the increased pixel count. The High preset loses 36.7 FPS compared to 1080p, and the Ultra preset loses 25.7 FPS. This scaling indicates the GPU becomes more stressed as resolution rises, but the CPU still maintains frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset at 28.9 FPS versus Low at 70.3 FPS represents a 41.4 FPS swing purely from visual quality changes. This 4K resolution pushes the RTX 4060 to its limits, while the CPU's workload remains manageable. The CPU's multicore benchmarks, such as 10283 in Cinebench R23, show ample processing capacity for the game's logic and physics at any resolution.

The pattern across resolutions is clear. At 1080p, both components contribute, but the GPU has more influence on the final frame rate. At 1440p, the GPU load increases, and at 4K, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck. The CPU's performance percentile of 68 versus the GPU's 61 indicates the processor is relatively stronger, which means the GPU will hit its ceiling before the CPU does in demanding scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The recorded average FPS at this setting is 80.7. This provides the highest visual quality available in the game while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High. The average FPS at this setting is 76.6. This preset balances visual fidelity with frame rate, leaving a 16.6 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS minimum.

For 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low. The average FPS at this setting is 70.3. This is 10.3 FPS above the threshold, but the visual quality will be noticeably reduced compared to lower resolution options.

These recommendations align with the verdict data. Users who prioritize frame rate over visuals could drop to lower presets for higher FPS, such as 188 FPS at 1080p Low or 126.9 FPS at 1440p Low, but the stated presets represent the best visual quality while maintaining playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this CPU and GPU combination in 2048th place out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the middle of the distribution, specifically in the 44.6th percentile (2048 divided by 3700). The rank reflects that while the combo handles 1080p and 1440p well, it cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K on higher presets.

The rank is consistent with the hardware's individual percentiles. The CPU's 68th percentile and GPU's 61st percentile suggest a balanced but not top-tier pairing. The 3700 total combos include many faster configurations, particularly those with higher-end GPUs that can manage 4K Ultra settings.

For context, the combo's performance in Evolve is heavily influenced by the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K Ultra preset with 28.9 FPS indicates the GPU runs out of headroom at that resolution. The CPU's 12 MB shared L3 cache and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for the game's CPU demands, as evidenced by the strong frame rates at lower resolutions.

The 2048th rank out of 3700 means roughly 55% of tested combos perform better in Evolve. This is not a top-tier setup for this game, but it is far from the bottom. Users with this hardware should target 1080p or 1440p for the best experience, where the combo performs well above the playable threshold.