Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination in Evolve shows a clear progression across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 252.1 FPS on Low settings, 193.8 FPS on Medium, 151.4 FPS on High, and 107.5 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but begin to show the added pixel load. Low settings produce 169.4 FPS, Medium reaches 129 FPS, High maintains 100.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra represents a 37.9 FPS reduction, which is proportionally larger than the drop seen at lower presets. This suggests the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as settings increase.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes considerably. Low settings still manage 96 FPS, Medium holds at 71.6 FPS, High falls to 57.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43.2 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is 14.4 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 14 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra falls well below the 60 FPS threshold, and even 4K High misses it by a narrow margin of 2.8 FPS.

The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. Across all twelve measured configurations, the pattern is consistent: higher resolutions and higher presets both reduce performance, with the combined effect being most pronounced at 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this combination, the Intel Core i5-11400F, has an average benchmark score of 17177 and sits at the 71st percentile among all tested processors. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a score of 17120, which is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i5-12450H with a score of 17239, which is 0.4% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172 and ranks at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are clustered tightly: the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276 (0.4% higher). These differences are negligible in real-world terms, so a system with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-11400F would show nearly the same frame rates in Evolve.

It is notably the GPU rivals listed here span very different architectures and market segments, but the database records their overall scores as effectively equivalent. For this game specifically, the measured FPS data would likely carry over to those combinations with only minor deviations, since the CPU and GPU workloads in Evolve appear balanced across the tested settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU takes on an increasingly dominant role as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the frame rate differences between presets are large: Low produces 252.1 FPS while Ultra produces 107.5 FPS, a gap of 144.6 FPS. This wide spread shows that settings have a strong impact at 1080p, but it does not necessarily mean the CPU is limiting. Rather, the GPU is still capable of rendering these frames quickly, and the CPU keeps up without becoming the bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the spread narrows to 99.8 FPS between Low (169.4 FPS) and Ultra (69.6 FPS). The absolute reduction from 1080p to 1440p at each preset is consistent: roughly 32.7% fewer frames on Low, 33.4% fewer on Medium, 33.9% fewer on High, and 35.2% fewer on Ultra. This consistent scaling points to the GPU as the primary driver, since the pixel count increase from 1080p to 1440p is about 78% more pixels, and the frame rates drop by about one-third across the board.

At 3840x2160, the pattern becomes more pronounced. Compared to 1440p, the 4K results show reductions of 43.3% on Low (96 vs 169.4), 44.5% on Medium (71.6 vs 129), 42.9% on High (57.2 vs 100.1), and 37.9% on Ultra (43.2 vs 69.6). The Ultra preset actually shows the smallest relative drop from 1440p to 4K, which suggests that at the highest settings, the workload is already so heavy that the additional pixel count has a slightly smaller marginal effect. Still, the overall trend is clear: the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor at 4K, especially on High and Ultra.

The CPU's role becomes visible at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system produces 252.1 FPS, which is likely near the upper bound of what this CPU can feed to the GPU in Evolve. The fact that 1440p Low still reaches 169.4 FPS and 4K Low hits 96 FPS indicates that the CPU is not severely limiting even at 4K, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p on Low (82.7 FPS) is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K on Low (73.4 FPS). This suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is partially CPU-bound, while at 4K Low, the GPU is doing most of the work.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 107.5 FPS. The verdict for 1080p is unambiguous: every setting is playable, and the best visual quality comes from Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive across all presets. Ultra runs at 69.6 FPS, which stays above the 60 FPS mark, and High runs at 100.1 FPS. The database lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable at this resolution, with Ultra being the best choice at 69.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. The playable settings are Low (96 FPS) and Medium (71.6 FPS). High falls to 57.2 FPS, which is 2.8 FPS below the threshold, and Ultra drops to 43.2 FPS, a significant miss. The database verdict confirms that only Low and Medium are playable at 4K, and Medium is the best setting at 71.6 FPS.

In summary, this combination delivers a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, but 4K users must step down to Medium for a stable 60 FPS or accept lower frame rates on High and Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 71.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while offering better visual quality than Low (96 FPS). High at 57.2 FPS and Ultra at 43.2 FPS are not viable for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Ultra, delivering 69.6 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it still clears the 60 FPS line by 9.6 FPS. Players who prefer even higher frame rates can choose High at 100.1 FPS or Medium at 129 FPS, but Ultra offers the full visual package without dropping below the playable mark.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best setting, achieving 107.5 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above 60 FPS, so even the most demanding preset is comfortable. The lower presets are all above 150 FPS, which would be relevant for high-refresh displays, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1069th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 71st percentile of all combinations in the database for this game, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of ten tested systems. The ranking reflects the strong 1080p and 1440p performance, while the 4K Ultra deficit prevents a higher position.

Given that the GPU sits at the 68th percentile and the CPU at the 71st percentile individually, the combo's overall rank of 1069 out of 3700 is consistent with both components being above the median but not at the very top of the field. The data suggests that in Evolve, this pairing behaves as expected: strong at mainstream resolutions, adequate at 4K with reduced settings, and not capable of maxing out 4K Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system delivers an average of 107.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: At 3840x2160, Medium is the best setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 71.6 FPS. High drops to 57.2 FPS and Ultra to 43.2 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120 (0.3% behind), while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239 (0.4% ahead). All rivals are within one percentage point.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU dominates at 2560x1440. Frame rates drop by roughly one-third from 1080p to 1440p across all presets, indicating that the RTX 3080 is the primary factor, with the CPU keeping pace.

Q: What frame rate does the system achieve at 1440p Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 69.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 9.6 FPS.

Q: How many tested combos does this system outperform in Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 1069th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the 71st percentile for this game.