Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 158.6 FPS on Low settings, 126.3 FPS on Medium, 94.3 FPS on High, and 69.6 FPS on Ultra. Every 1080p preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin, with Ultra still maintaining a 9.6 FPS buffer above the line. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 89 FPS, indicating that the preset scaling has a substantial impact on frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop across the board. Low settings produce 106.4 FPS, Medium delivers 85.3 FPS, High reaches 64.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.8 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 19.6 FPS, which is the steepest single preset penalty at this resolution. The 1440p results show that High is the highest preset that remains above 60 FPS, while Ultra drops below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings average 63.5 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 49.9 FPS, High averages 35.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 23.4 FPS. The 4K results show a dramatic scaling curve: Low to Medium costs 13.6 FPS, Medium to High costs 14.2 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 12.3 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K remains playable, and even that sits only 3.5 FPS above the threshold.

The measured data includes no minimum or maximum frame time values, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. The database records show no variance metrics for this configuration, meaning the consistency of frame delivery cannot be assessed from the available information. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: each preset step up reduces average FPS significantly, and the resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K roughly halves performance at equivalent settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant performance limiter for Evolve at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. The scaling between 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 on Low settings shows a drop from 158.6 FPS to 106.4 FPS, a 32.9% reduction. This substantial decrease when moving to a higher pixel count points to the RTX 2060 SUPER being the primary constraint, as the CPU workload for a 2015-era FPS title remains relatively constant across resolutions.

The Intel Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, scores 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,024 in single-core. The CPU's percentile rank of 71 against all tested processors indicates it sits above the median, and its nearest rivals show a tight grouping: the AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17,120 with a 0.3% delta, the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239 with a -0.4% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278 with a -0.6% delta. This CPU has enough compute throughput to feed the GPU at 1080p, where the frame rates exceed 150 FPS on Low settings, but at 4K the GPU's rendering capacity caps performance.

The RTX 2060 SUPER, scoring 18,093 on average with a 62nd percentile rank among all GPUs, shows a different competitive picture. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 3060 Mobile at 18,159 (-0.4%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18,189 (-0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18,373 (-1.5%). The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate memory throughput for Evolve, but the 4K Ultra result of 23.4 FPS demonstrates that the rendering workload at that resolution and preset exceeds the card's capabilities.

The evidence from the resolution scaling suggests that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, with the GPU still likely limiting in Ultra preset scenarios. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes unequivocally the bottleneck, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops when increasing resolution while holding settings constant. The CPU's benchmark profile, which places it near the AMD EPYC 7H12 and Intel Core i5-12450H, suggests it could support higher frame rates than the GPU delivers at these resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 69.6 FPS, which is 9.6 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution and it remains playable.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 for staying above 60 FPS?

A: High settings at 1440p average 64.4 FPS, which is the highest preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 85.3 FPS, and Low settings average 106.4 FPS, but High is the most demanding option that remains playable.

Q: Is 4K playable on this configuration?

A: Only on Low settings. The 4K Low preset averages 63.5 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 49.9 FPS, High falls to 35.7 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 23.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17,177, which places it 0.3% above the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17,120) and 0.6% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,074). It sits 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239) and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17,278).

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER averages 18,093 in GPU benchmarks. It trails the RTX 3060 Mobile by 0.4%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 0.5%, the AMD Radeon RX 460 by 1.5%, and the Intel Arc A770M by 1.6%. All rivals are within a 1.6% margin.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is 89 FPS. Low settings average 158.6 FPS while Ultra averages 69.6 FPS. This shows that preset selection has a major impact on performance at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2,580 out of 3,700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places the configuration in the 30th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 70% of recorded combos deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the age of both components relative to newer hardware, as well as the demanding nature of Evolve at higher presets.

The ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's position in the overall graphics hierarchy. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile among all GPUs suggests that many modern graphics cards outperform it, and this directly impacts the combo's standing in a game that scales heavily with GPU capability. The CPU's 71st percentile rank is comparatively stronger, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions and presets.

In practical terms, this rank means that users with this combo will experience frame rates below what many other tested systems achieve, particularly at 4K where only the Low preset is playable. However, the rank is not indicative of a broken experience: the data shows playable performance at 1080p across all presets and at 1440p up to High settings. The combo sits in the lower-middle range of the database, but its performance profile is consistent and predictable across the tested configurations.

The Verdict

The data shows this PC can run Evolve, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution and preset selection. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 69.6 FPS. This makes 1080p the resolution where the combo performs most comfortably, offering full flexibility in visual quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the configuration remains playable on Low, Medium, and High presets, with High averaging 64.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 44.8 FPS, so users at this resolution should stick to High or lower for a smooth experience. The margin at High is 4.4 FPS above the threshold, which is modest but sufficient according to the recorded averages.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 63.5 FPS. Medium and above fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 23.4 FPS, which is far below acceptable playability. Users targeting 4K must accept Low settings, and even then the margin above the threshold is only 3.5 FPS, leaving little room for demanding scenes.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at all presets, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is playable only on Low. The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides adequate support throughout the tested range.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers 69.6 FPS on average. This is the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS, and it provides the highest visual quality available in the test set while staying playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, averaging 64.4 FPS. This preset offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (85.3 FPS) and Low (106.4 FPS) while still maintaining the 60 FPS threshold. The 4.4 FPS margin is the tightest among the recommended settings across all resolutions, so users with frame rate sensitivity may prefer Medium for additional headroom.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, averaging 63.5 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that reaches the playable threshold, and the 3.5 FPS margin is slim. Users prioritizing 4K should be aware that any setting increase will drop performance below 60 FPS, and even Low may dip below the threshold in demanding scenes, though the average data supports playability.

For users who want a consistent experience above 60 FPS with minimal risk of drops, the database suggests Medium at 1440p (85.3 FPS) or High at 1080p (94.3 FPS) as safer alternatives, given their larger margins above the threshold. The recommended settings per resolution prioritize visual quality while respecting the 60 FPS playability boundary.