Evolve

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an unusual combination for Evolve, an FPS title released on 2015-02-09. The measured data shows that this pairing clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The RTX 4090 had a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD. Across the three resolutions and four quality presets, the lowest recorded average is 62.5 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, and the highest is 223.2 FPS at 1920x1080 Low. This gives the combo a wide operating range, from high-refresh 1080p play to fully playable 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The database records show that all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, exceed 60 FPS at every resolution, so there is no need to sacrifice quality for frame rate. The best settings are therefore the highest quality option at each resolution.

| Resolution | Best Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|---------------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 62.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 106.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 156.2 |

At 4K, Ultra averages 62.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only measured point that sits close to the line; every other preset at 4K is higher, with Low at 143.6, Medium at 111.8, and High at 84.3. At 1440p, Ultra runs at 106.1 FPS, leaving substantial headroom for dips or background tasks. At 1080p, Ultra reaches 156.2 FPS, making it the most comfortable of the three for smooth, high-refresh output. Since the goal is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS, Ultra is the clear choice at all three resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance split between the CPU and GPU becomes clear when looking at how frame rates scale with resolution and preset. The RTX 4090 is an extremely powerful GPU: it has 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 82.58 TFLOPS FP32, and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. The i5-10400F, by contrast, is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.30 GHz boost clock, a 12 MB L3 cache, and a 65 W TDP. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10,283 and single-core score is 1,451. The GPU sits in the 88th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 68th percentile among all CPUs.

The resolution scaling points to the GPU becoming the dominant factor as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 223.2 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it averages 156.2 FPS. At 4K Low, the average drops to 143.6 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 62.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is far larger than the drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low, which indicates that the GPU's rendering load is the main constraint at higher resolutions. At 1440p, the numbers sit in between: Low averages 194.6 FPS and Ultra averages 106.1 FPS.

The CPU still matters, especially at 1080p where frame rates are very high. A weaker processor would likely struggle to feed the RTX 4090 at 223.2 FPS on Low settings. The i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, along with its 4.30 GHz boost clock, are sufficient to keep the GPU busy at lower resolutions. But as the resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the CPU's role becomes less prominent. The recorded data suggests that for this game, the RTX 4090 is the component that determines whether Ultra settings remain playable, while the i5-10400F provides enough CPU throughput to avoid becoming a major bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS for each combination of resolution and settings. Min and max values are not recorded for this title, so the breakdown below uses the average FPS figures.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 143.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 111.8 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 84.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 62.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 194.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 179.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 148.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 106.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 223.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 200.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 187 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 156.2 |

At 3840x2160, Low is very playable at 143.6 FPS, and even Ultra clears the 60 FPS line at 62.5 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs a noticeable amount of performance, but the result remains above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, every preset averages above 100 FPS, with Ultra at 106.1 and Low at 194.6. This resolution is a sweet spot for the combo: Ultra settings stay well above 60 FPS, and lower presets approach high-refresh territory. At 1920x1080, the lowest recorded average is 156.2 FPS on Ultra, and Low reaches 223.2 FPS. This means the combo can drive 1080p at frame rates suitable for fast-paced FPS play, even with maximum quality.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 62.5, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The other 4K presets also clear 60: Low averages 143.6, Medium 111.8, and High 84.3.

Q: What is the best settings at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best settings, averaging 106.1 FPS. Low, Medium, and High average 194.6, 179.8, and 148.5 respectively, so all presets are comfortably playable.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60,347 and sits in the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60,326 with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140 with a 0.3% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896 with a -2.5% delta.

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to nearby CPUs?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14,185 and is in the 68th percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14,163 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14,115 with a 0.5% delta.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at every resolution and preset?

A: Yes. The lowest recorded average is 62.5 FPS at 4K Ultra. Every other measured combination is higher, so the database lists all settings as playable at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.

Q: Are min and max FPS values available?

A: No. The database only records average FPS for this title. All playability conclusions are based on the average FPS figures.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve without issue. The verdict data shows that every resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra at 62.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 106.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 156.2 FPS. Since the lowest recorded average is 62.5 FPS, there is no configuration in the tested set that fails to meet the target. Players can use the highest quality preset at any of the three resolutions and still stay above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU combination at rank 400 out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve. That is a strong result, placing the pairing well within the upper portion of the field. The ranking is supported by the GPU's 88th percentile standing and the CPU's 68th percentile standing. The RTX 4090 is the primary driver of this performance, as its high average benchmark score of 60,347 and its ability to keep 4K Ultra above 60 FPS make the combo competitive even with a mid-range CPU. For 1080p and 1440p play, the i5-10400F is sufficient, and the GPU provides enough headroom for maximum settings with average frame rates well above the playable threshold.