Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17,177. Its closest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17,120 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17,074 (0.6% behind), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278 (0.6% ahead). In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame pacing in Evolve, as the differences are well under one percent.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks in the 59th percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 16,129. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16,014 (0.7% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16,351 (1.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT at 16,361 (1.4% ahead), and the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15,862 (1.7% behind). These deltas are small enough that swapping between any of these cards would produce similar frame rates in Evolve, though the RX 5700 XT and Pro 5600M hold a slight edge in raw compute.

The combination of this CPU and GPU places in the 2,570th position out of 3,700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. That places it in the lower third of all configurations tested, which aligns with the fact that this game launched in 2015 and the hardware pair is modern enough to handle it, but the pairing is not exceptional by current database standards.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the measured FPS data across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the processor and the graphics card. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are clearly high across all settings, with Low producing 162.9 FPS and Ultra producing 68.3 FPS. The large spread between settings at this resolution, roughly 95 FPS from Low to Ultra, indicates that the GPU is doing substantial work, but the CPU is also capable of feeding frames at very high rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably: Low falls to 106.1 FPS, High to 64.9 FPS, and Ultra to 44.7 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings is significant, which suggests the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases. At Medium settings, the drop from 122.6 FPS at 1080p to 85.7 FPS at 1440p represents a 30% reduction, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput dominates.

At 3840x2160, the pattern intensifies. Low settings yield 63 FPS, Medium drops to 46.4 FPS, High to 39.2 FPS, and Ultra to 25.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 41% reduction (106.1 to 63 FPS), and at High settings a 40% reduction (64.9 to 39.2 FPS). This consistent scaling confirms that the RTX 3060 Ti is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its six cores and twelve threads, is sufficient to keep up even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 162.9 FPS, indicating the processor is not the bottleneck in this configuration.

The data indicates that for Evolve, the GPU role becomes progressively more important as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the CPU can drive very high frame rates, but the GPU still determines the ceiling for Ultra settings. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is clearly the binding constraint, as evidenced by the steep frame rate declines when moving to higher resolutions or higher quality presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements cover three resolutions and four quality settings each, providing a complete picture of performance.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3060 Ti manages an average of 63 FPS on Low settings. Medium settings drop to 46.4 FPS, High to 39.2 FPS, and Ultra to 25.9 FPS. None of the settings above Low reach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 16.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces frame rates that would be noticeably stuttery for a fast-paced FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are more favorable. Low settings produce 106.1 FPS, Medium 85.7 FPS, and High 64.9 FPS, all above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings fall to 44.7 FPS, which is below the playable mark. The step from High to Ultra represents a 20.2 FPS drop, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are particularly demanding on this GPU.

At 1920x1080, every setting clears the 60 FPS bar. Low settings yield 162.9 FPS, Medium 122.6 FPS, High 95.2 FPS, and Ultra 68.3 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 94.6 FPS, and even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. This resolution provides the most headroom for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

The data shows no minimum or maximum FPS values recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies on average frame rates. The absence of minimum frame data means the database cannot confirm frame time consistency, but the averages suggest stable performance within each setting tier.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the configuration achieves an average of 68.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra is playable.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach the playable threshold, producing an average of 63 FPS. Medium settings fall to 46.4 FPS, which is below 60 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F scores 17,177 in the database's average benchmark. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17,120 (0.3% behind), the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17,074 (0.6% behind), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278 (0.6% ahead). Performance differences are negligible.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 106.1 FPS, Medium 85.7 FPS, and High 64.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 44.7 FPS. The steep declines with higher settings indicate the RTX 3060 Ti is the constraint, not the six-core CPU.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 95.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for higher refresh rates.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 2,570th out of 3,700 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of the database for this specific game.

The Verdict

The data indicates this PC can run Evolve, but the playable resolutions depend heavily on the quality preset chosen. At 1920x1080, all four settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra producing 68.3 FPS, High 95.2 FPS, Medium 122.6 FPS, and Low 162.9 FPS. This resolution offers the most versatility and is fully playable at any quality level.

At 2560x1440, three settings are playable: High at 64.9 FPS, Medium at 85.7 FPS, and Low at 106.1 FPS. Ultra falls short at 44.7 FPS, so users seeking maximum visual quality at this resolution would need to accept frame rates below the playable mark.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach the threshold, producing 63 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with the latter dropping to 25.9 FPS. For 4K gaming, this configuration requires significant visual compromises to maintain smooth gameplay.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable up to High settings, and 4K is only playable at Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is as follows:

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, producing an average of 63 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears the threshold, and it does so by a narrow margin of 3 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, yielding 64.9 FPS. This provides a modest buffer above the 60 FPS mark, and Medium (85.7 FPS) or Low (106.1 FPS) offer additional headroom if desired.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, delivering 68.3 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest quality preset is playable, and it still maintains an 8.3 FPS cushion above the threshold.

These results indicate that the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Evolve at these settings, but the card's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance becomes the limiting factor as resolution and quality increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 2,570th out of 3,700 tested combinations in the database for Evolve. This places the pairing in the 30th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 70% of configurations perform better in this specific game.

This ranking is somewhat lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest. The CPU is in the 71st percentile among all processors, and the GPU is in the 59th percentile among all graphics cards. The combined ranking of 2,570 out of 3,700 reflects that Evolve, released in 2015, is not particularly demanding by modern standards, and many newer or more powerful components will naturally outperform this pairing.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-threaded performance for its class, with a 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2,981. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20,349 places it in a competitive range, but the overall combo ranking indicates that for Evolve specifically, the RTX 3060 Ti's performance at higher resolutions and quality settings is the primary constraint.

For users targeting 1080p gaming, this combo sits comfortably in playable territory across all settings. For those seeking 1440p or 4K play, the configuration requires careful preset selection, and the ranking reflects that the hardware is better suited to lower resolutions or less demanding titles. The 2,570th position out of 3,700 is a reasonable outcome for a mid-range 2021 CPU paired with a 2020 mid-range GPU, and the measured FPS data confirms that Evolve is playable with appropriate settings.