Evolve

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong showing in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title that remains playable across most settings and resolutions. The recorded data shows that this combination handles the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring some preset adjustments to maintain smooth frame rates. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well balanced for this title, with the GPU taking on increasing responsibility as resolution scales upward.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 67.9 FPS. High settings at this resolution fall slightly below the playability threshold at 55.7 FPS average, making Medium the clear choice for 4K play. Low settings at 4K produce an average of 86.8 FPS, but the visual tradeoff is unnecessary given that Medium maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 34.2 FPS average, which is far too demanding for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 64.4 FPS. This is the only resolution where the maximum preset remains viable, though the margin above 60 FPS is relatively slim. High settings at 1440p produce 91 FPS average, Medium reaches 116.2 FPS, and Low jumps to 154.4 FPS. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is playable, but users who prefer a larger cushion for demanding scenes may opt for High.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, and Ultra delivers an average of 98 FPS. High settings reach 140.8 FPS, Medium hits 175.4 FPS, and Low peaks at 226.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p provides a significant frame rate advantage over the 1440p Ultra result, underscoring that this resolution is where the combination performs best.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the processor and graphics card. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more prominent role, as evidenced by the wide spread between preset scores. Low settings at 1080p produce 226.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 98 FPS, a difference of roughly 129 FPS. This gap indicates that the GPU is still the primary limiter even at the lowest preset, but the CPU is capable of feeding the graphics card at very high frame rates.

Moving to 1440p, the GPU becomes more influential. Low settings produce 154.4 FPS, while Ultra falls to 64.4 FPS. The reduction from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is approximately 72 FPS, which shows the increased pixel workload is affecting the GPU more than the CPU. At 4K, the GPU dominates the equation. Low settings at 3840x2160 produce 86.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 34.2 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is over 52 FPS, and even Medium at 67.9 FPS shows a substantial drop from the 1080p Medium result of 175.4 FPS.

The processor maintains its role as a capable partner throughout. The Intel Core i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough headroom for Evolve's engine. The CPU benchmarks in the database, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024, indicate solid performance for a game that relies on both threading and single-thread efficiency. The GPU, with its 6144 shading units and 48 RT cores, becomes the determining factor at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded measurements show the following averages: Low settings produce 86.8 FPS, Medium produces 67.9 FPS, High produces 55.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 34.2 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra is not linear, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra, a difference of 21.5 FPS. The Medium preset at 67.9 FPS is the only 4K configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so with a modest margin.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a much healthier range. Low settings deliver 154.4 FPS, Medium reaches 116.2 FPS, High achieves 91 FPS, and Ultra produces 64.4 FPS. Every preset at 1440p is playable, but Ultra sits just 4.4 FPS above the 60 FPS target. The jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 38 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs about 25 FPS, and the final step from High to Ultra costs approximately 27 FPS. This pattern suggests that each preset tier imposes a similar relative load on the GPU.

At 1920x1080, the measurements are the highest in the dataset. Low settings produce 226.9 FPS, Medium reaches 175.4 FPS, High delivers 140.8 FPS, and Ultra achieves 98 FPS. The Ultra result at 1080p is more than 33 FPS higher than the High result at 1440p, which reinforces the value of staying at 1080p for maximum performance. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves substantial headroom, making this the recommended target for high-refresh-rate displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the database places the Intel Core i5-11400F at the 71st percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 17177. The nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120 and trails by 0.3 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, which scores 17074 and trails by 0.6 percent. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 and leads by 0.4 percent, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278 and leads by 0.6 percent. These deltas are small enough that users would see virtually no difference in Evolve. The AMD EPYC 7H12 is a server-class part, but its aggregate score is close enough to suggest similar multithreaded throughput in this context.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti sits at the 75th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 29945. The nearest rivals are all within a narrow band. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928 and trails by 0.1 percent, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095 and leads by 0.5 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783 and trails by 0.5 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433 and leads by 1.6 percent. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve at the same settings and resolution. The RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 608.3 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for this title, which launched in 2015 and does not demand modern memory capacities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1302 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the upper third of all configurations in the database. This rank reflects the balance between the two components. The GPU percentile of 75 is higher than the CPU percentile of 71, which suggests the graphics card is the stronger link in this pairing. The rank also makes sense given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. Evolve is not a particularly demanding title by modern standards, and this combo exceeds the requirements at most resolutions.

The 4K results temper the overall ranking. While the combo is strong at 1080p and 1440p, the inability to run 4K Ultra at 60 FPS keeps it from climbing higher. The 34.2 FPS result at 4K Ultra is a significant outlier compared to the rest of the dataset, and it drags down the overall assessment. At 1440p, the combo delivers playable Ultra performance, which is a notable achievement for a mid-range processor paired with a high-end graphics card.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only up to Medium settings. The Medium preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 67.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 4K drop to 55.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.2 FPS, so those presets are not recommended.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 64.4 FPS, which is the highest preset that remains playable. All presets at 1440p are playable, but Ultra provides the best visual quality while staying just above the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest alternatives?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, placing it at the 71st percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120 and is 0.3 percent slower, while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 and is 0.4 percent faster. These differences are negligible in gaming scenarios.

Q: Is the GPU the main bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: Yes. At 1080p, the spread between Low (226.9 FPS) and Ultra (98 FPS) is large, but at 4K, the spread between Low (86.8 FPS) and Ultra (34.2 FPS) is even more pronounced. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, while the CPU has sufficient headroom throughout.

Q: What frame rate can users expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 98 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves room for high-refresh-rate displays, though it is lower than the 140.8 FPS seen at High settings.

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

A: It ranks 1302 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, which places it in the upper third of the database. The GPU's 75th percentile ranking is slightly stronger than the CPU's 71st percentile, reflecting the balanced nature of the pairing.