Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database places the Intel Core i5-11400F at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. The nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered: the AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, a delta of 0.3 percent; the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a delta of -0.4 percent; the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, a delta of -0.6 percent; and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, a delta of 0.6 percent. These four processors all sit within a 1.2 percent spread of the i5-11400F, meaning any of them would deliver effectively interchangeable CPU-bound performance in Evolve. The data indicates that for this title, the i5-11400F is not a bottleneck relative to these alternatives, and users moving between any of these CPUs should expect similar frame pacing in CPU-limited scenes.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, the database records a 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13745. The closest rivals are the AMD Radeon 660M at 13812 (delta of -0.5 percent), the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile at 13821 (delta of -0.5 percent), the AMD Radeon RX 570X at 13871 (delta of -0.9 percent), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT at 13543 (delta of 1.5 percent). The RX 7900 XT sits within a 2.4 percent band of these four GPUs. In practice, this means the RX 7900 XT and its nearest rivals would produce nearly identical average frame rates in Evolve, although the RX 7900 XT carries a slight edge over the RX 9070 XT. The grouping also shows that the RX 7900 XT, despite its high-end positioning, benchmarks closer to mid-range and mobile parts than to the top of the GPU hierarchy in this database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal how the workload shifts between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the clear limiting factor at every preset. The Low preset produces 260 FPS, Medium 219 FPS, High 172 FPS, and Ultra 119 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 141 FPS, a 54 percent drop, which indicates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting as settings scale. The CPU has ample headroom at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases noticeably. Low preset delivers 189 FPS, Medium 147 FPS, High 115 FPS, and Ultra 80 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 109 FPS, a 58 percent reduction, showing that the GPU remains the dominant factor. The CPU still has enough capacity to keep frame rates high, but the gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly compared to 1080p, which is consistent with the GPU becoming more saturated as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully stressed. Low preset produces 108 FPS, Medium 84 FPS, High 66 FPS, and Ultra 45 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, a 58 percent reduction. The Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while High barely clears it at 66 FPS. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the RX 7900 XT is the binding constraint; the i5-11400F is not preventing higher frame rates. Comparing the same preset across resolutions reinforces this: High at 1080p is 172 FPS, at 1440p it is 115 FPS, and at 4K it is 66 FPS. The scaling follows the pixel count increase, which is a GPU-bound pattern. The CPU role is consistent but secondary, and the recorded data shows no evidence of CPU saturation at any resolution or preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database provides measured average frame rates for all three resolutions across four presets, with min and max values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 108 FPS. Medium averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High averages 66 FPS. Ultra averages 45 FPS. The 4K Medium data shows a 25 FPS range between the minimum and maximum, which indicates that frame times are relatively stable but not perfectly flat. The step from Medium to High is an 18 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is a 21 FPS drop, making Ultra the only preset at this resolution that fails to reach 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 189 FPS. Medium averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. High averages 115 FPS. Ultra averages 80 FPS. The 44 FPS range in the Medium preset shows more variability than at 4K, but the minimum still sits far above the playable threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra is smooth, with each preset tier reducing the average by roughly 34 to 37 FPS, except for the final step from High to Ultra, which drops 35 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 260 FPS. Medium averages 219 FPS, with a minimum of 186 FPS and a maximum of 252 FPS. High averages 172 FPS. Ultra averages 119 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p has a 66 FPS range, the widest variability recorded across all tested configurations, but the minimum remains 126 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low to Medium step is 41 FPS, Medium to High is 47 FPS, and High to Ultra is 53 FPS, making the Ultra preset the largest single drop at this resolution.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with min and max values recorded. The data shows that at every resolution, the minimum FPS for Medium stays well above 60 FPS: 71 FPS at 4K, 125 FPS at 1440p, and 186 FPS at 1080p. This consistency indicates that even the most demanding playable settings maintain a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination can run Evolve with strong results at all three tested resolutions, but the 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution is clear.

At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. High delivers 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a small margin. Low delivers 108 FPS, and Medium delivers 84 FPS. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is not playable by this standard. The best settings at 4K are High, with an average of 66 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Low delivers 189 FPS, Medium 147 FPS, High 115 FPS, and Ultra 80 FPS. The best settings at 1440p are Ultra, with an average of 80 FPS. This configuration provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a 20 FPS buffer above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. Low delivers 260 FPS, Medium 219 FPS, High 172 FPS, and Ultra 119 FPS. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, with an average of 119 FPS. This is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving substantial headroom for any future driver or game updates that may reduce performance.

The overall rank for this combination in Evolve is 781 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 21 percent of all configurations in the database. This rank reflects the fact that the PC clears 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K Ultra, and even at 4K it offers three playable presets. The verdict is positive: this system is well suited for Evolve across the vast majority of settings and resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The recommended settings are as follows.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High. This preset averages 66 FPS, which is just 6 FPS above the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 84 FPS and is also acceptable, but High offers better visual quality while still clearing 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS is not recommended at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra. This preset averages 80 FPS, providing a 20 FPS margin above the playable threshold. Every lower preset also clears 60 FPS, but Ultra is the highest quality option that maintains playability. The recorded data shows that 1440p Ultra is a sweet spot for this combination, balancing visual fidelity with a comfortable frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra. This preset averages 119 FPS, nearly double the playable threshold. The frame rate is high enough that even the most demanding preset at the lowest resolution leaves a large performance buffer. Users who prioritize maximum frame rates can select Low for 260 FPS, but Ultra remains the best balance of quality and speed.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the RX 7900 XT and i5-11400F pair can handle Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the highest playable preset is High. The 4K Ultra preset is the only configuration in the entire measured set that falls below 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 119 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset reaches 260 FPS, Medium 219 FPS, and High 172 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: High is the highest playable preset at 4K, with an average of 66 FPS. Medium averages 84 FPS and Low averages 108 FPS, but Ultra drops to 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RX 7900 XT scores 13745 on average, which is 0.5 percent below the AMD Radeon 660M, 0.5 percent below the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, 0.9 percent below the AMD Radeon RX 570X, and 1.5 percent above the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RX 7900 XT in this game?

A: The data does not indicate CPU bottlenecking. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 119 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it produces 80 FPS, showing that frame rates scale with resolution as expected for GPU-bound workload. The CPU scores in the 71st percentile, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this system rank overall for Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 781 out of 3700 tested configurations, placing it in the top 21 percent. The system clears 60 FPS at every resolution except 4K Ultra, where it falls to 45 FPS.