Evolve

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination can run Evolve at Ultra settings with an average of 92.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it does so with considerable headroom. The GPU has enough performance to push the highest settings without any concern for frame rate dips below playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings remain at Ultra, with an average of 64 FPS. This is a much tighter margin over the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears the bar. The data shows that at this resolution, the hardware can handle the full visual feature set, though the frame rate sits closer to the minimum acceptable level. If you prefer more headroom, dropping to High settings would be the prudent fallback, but the recorded data confirms Ultra is playable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Ultra settings drop to an average of 36.2 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold and not playable by the database standard. The best playable setting here is Medium, which runs at 63.8 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K. Low settings also clear the threshold at 83.9 FPS, but Medium offers the better visual experience while still maintaining playability.

In short: 1080p and 1440p users can crank everything to Ultra, while 4K users need to dial down to Medium for smooth gameplay. The jump from Ultra to Medium at 4K is substantial, but it is the difference between unplayable and comfortably playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data across resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between the CPU and GPU in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the system is largely CPU-limited at lower settings. The jump from Low (214.3 FPS) to Medium (165.6 FPS) to High (132.8 FPS) shows that the GPU has plenty of headroom at this resolution, and the CPU is likely the limiting factor preventing even higher frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 121.8 FPS, which shows the GPU is still doing significant work, but the absolute numbers suggest the CPU is keeping up well enough to avoid being a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low (148.2 FPS) to Medium (110.1 FPS) to High (88.7 FPS) to Ultra (64 FPS) shows a more even distribution of work. The GPU is starting to become more influential, but the CPU still contributes meaningfully. The ratio between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is telling: at Ultra, the drop is from 92.5 FPS at 1080p to 64 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of about 31%. This indicates that the GPU is being taxed more heavily as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. The drop from 1440p Ultra (64 FPS) to 4K Ultra (36.2 FPS) is a 43% reduction, and even Medium settings at 4K (63.8 FPS) are barely above the 1440p Ultra number. This is classic GPU-bound behavior: the CPU is no longer the constraint, and the RTX 3070's rendering throughput is what determines the frame rate. The 4K Low result (83.9 FPS) versus 4K Medium (63.8 FPS) versus 4K High (50.5 FPS) shows that each settings tier adds a meaningful GPU workload, confirming that the graphics card is the primary factor at this resolution.

For this specific game, the conclusion is straightforward. At 1080p, both components matter, with the CPU able to feed the GPU enough data to hit very high frame rates. At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. At 4K, the RTX 3070 is the sole deciding factor, and the i5-11400F has no trouble keeping up. If you are playing at 4K, upgrading the CPU would not help; the GPU is the ceiling. If you are playing at 1080p with a high refresh rate monitor, the CPU becomes more relevant, though the recorded data shows this combo is already strong in that scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 214.3 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset, showing the system can push far beyond any display refresh rate.
• Medium: 165.6 FPS average. A solid step down from Low, but still extremely smooth.
• High: 132.8 FPS average. This is the sweet spot for competitive play on a high-refresh monitor.
• Ultra: 92.5 FPS average. The most demanding setting at 1080p, and it still clears 60 FPS by a wide margin.

2560x1440:

• Low: 148.2 FPS average. The resolution increase cuts about 31% from the 1080p Low result, but the frame rate is still very high.
• Medium: 110.1 FPS average. A 33% reduction from the 1080p Medium result.
• High: 88.7 FPS average. This is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.
• Ultra: 64 FPS average. The minimum playable margin, but it does stay above the line.

3840x2160:

• Low: 83.9 FPS average. At 4K, even Low settings produce a playable frame rate, which is notable for this resolution.
• Medium: 63.8 FPS average. The best playable setting at 4K, just barely clearing the 60 FPS mark.
• High: 50.5 FPS average. This falls below the playable threshold.
• Ultra: 36.2 FPS average. The most demanding preset at 4K is not playable.

The database records only average FPS values for this game; no minimum or maximum frame time data is available. The min and max fields are null in the records, so the analysis relies entirely on average performance. That said, the averages are consistent across resolutions and presets, which suggests the system is delivering stable performance rather than erratic spikes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-11400F holds a benchmark percentile of 71 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals in the database are extremely close in performance. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, a delta of 0.3% slower, meaning it would behave nearly identically in Evolve. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a delta of -0.4%, so it is marginally faster but within noise. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, a delta of -0.6%, again essentially the same. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, a delta of 0.6% slower. Any of these chips would deliver the same frame rates in this game, as the performance difference is under 1% in all cases.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208. Its nearest rivals are also tightly clustered. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, a delta of 0.7% slower, so it would produce nearly identical FPS in Evolve. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a delta of 1% slower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, a delta of 1.1% slower. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, a delta of -1.5% faster. All of these GPUs would land within a couple of percent of the RTX 3070's performance in this game, which means the playable settings and FPS numbers would be essentially unchanged.

In practical terms, if you are building a system with similar hardware, any of these rivals would give you the same experience. The i5-11400F's closest alternatives are all within 0.6% of its score, and the RTX 3070's alternatives are within 1.5%. None of these differences would push a preset from playable to unplayable, or change the recommended settings at any resolution.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded data shows 36.2 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which falls well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which runs at 63.8 FPS.

Q: What is the highest setting that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. All four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 92.5 at 1920x1080 to 36.2 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 56.3 FPS. At Medium settings, the drop is from 165.6 to 63.8, a reduction of 101.8 FPS. The GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, both components contribute. The frame rates range from 214.3 FPS on Low to 92.5 FPS on Ultra, which indicates the GPU is handling the rendering workload while the CPU keeps up without bottlenecking. The CPU's role becomes less significant at higher resolutions.

Q: What are the closest performance alternatives to the RTX 3070 for this game?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% slower), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% slower), and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (1.1% slower) are the nearest rivals. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% faster. All would produce similar FPS in Evolve.

Q: Does the i5-11400F have any trouble running this game?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores show it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are within 0.6% of its average score. The recorded FPS data shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking, even at 1080p where the frame rates are highest.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Evolve, and it does so with room to spare at most resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear:

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra settings hitting 92.5 FPS. This is the ideal scenario for a high-refresh monitor, and the system has enough headroom to handle any in-game moment without dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are still playable at 64 FPS, which just clears the threshold. All four presets are playable, but if you want more comfort margin, High settings at 88.7 FPS would be the safer choice for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Low and Medium settings. Medium at 63.8 FPS is the best playable option, and it delivers a playable experience, but you give up the higher visual quality presets. High (50.5 FPS) and Ultra (36.2 FPS) are not playable by the 60 FPS standard.

The overall picture is that this is a well-balanced pairing for a game like Evolve. The i5-11400F provides enough CPU throughput for high frame rates at 1080p, and the RTX 3070 delivers solid 1440p and acceptable 4K performance when settings are adjusted. The system ranks 1556 out of 3700 tested combos in this game, which places it in the top half of all configurations. If your target is 1080p or 1440p gaming, this hardware will give you a smooth experience with maximum settings. If you insist on 4K, you will need to compromise on visual quality to stay above 60 FPS.