Evolve

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers strong performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data shows that this combination can handle the game at high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K Ultra settings. Across the three resolutions tested, the system maintains playable performance at most preset levels, with the 1440p and 1080p results showing substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

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

A: At 3840x2160, the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 63.4 FPS. Ultra drops below the playable threshold at 44.4 FPS, making High the optimal choice for this resolution.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 72.7 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets are playable. The Ultra preset averages 111.1 FPS, High averages 158.5 FPS, Medium averages 200.4 FPS, and Low averages 259.8 FPS. The system has significant headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: The 4K Low preset averages 100.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 44.4 FPS. This represents a difference of 55.8 FPS between the lowest and highest presets at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby hardware in overall benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, placing it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, scores 17120, a difference of 0.3 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6 percent lower.

Q: How does the GPU rank against other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41187, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 0.8 percent lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377, a 2 percent difference.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti shifts depending on resolution and preset level. At lower resolutions, the CPU becomes a more significant factor, while at higher resolutions, the GPU workload dominates. The recorded frame rates across the three resolutions show a clear pattern of GPU scaling as resolution increases.

At 1920x1080, the performance spread between presets is the largest in the entire dataset. The Low preset produces an average of 259.8 FPS, while Ultra produces 111.1 FPS. This gap of 148.7 FPS indicates that the graphics card is heavily tasked even at 1080p, but the CPU is capable of feeding frames at very high rates when the GPU load is reduced. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, shows enough throughput to support frame rates above 250 FPS at the Low preset, suggesting that CPU bottlenecks are minimal at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress somewhat. Low averages 174.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 72.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 101.5 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the Low preset drops by 85.6 FPS, which is a substantial reduction. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor at 1440p, as the higher pixel count demands more from the RTX 3080 Ti. The Ultra preset at 1440p still clears 60 FPS comfortably, which shows that the GPU has enough headroom for demanding settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU role becomes dominant. The Low preset averages 100.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 44.4 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 55.8 FPS, the smallest of any resolution. The transition from 1440p Low at 174.2 FPS to 4K Low at 100.2 FPS represents a 74 FPS drop, which is nearly double the drop seen when moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low. This steep decline demonstrates that 4K resolution places a heavy burden on the graphics card. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution.

The CPU contribution is most visible in the 1080p results, where the system can exceed 200 FPS at Medium settings. The 3DMark multithreaded scores for the i5-11400F, such as 5652 in the max threads test and 5619 in the 16 threads test, show consistent scaling across thread counts. This indicates that the CPU can handle the game's workload without creating a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 4K, however, the frame rate differences between presets are driven almost entirely by the GPU, as the CPU has ample capacity to keep up with the graphics card's output.

The pattern across resolutions shows that players targeting 1080p or 1440p will benefit from the CPU's strong single-thread and multithread performance, while those at 4K will see the RTX 3080 Ti become the deciding factor. The RTX 3080 Ti, with 10240 shading units and 80 ray tracing cores, provides the raw compute needed for high-resolution rendering, but the 4K Ultra preset exceeds its capabilities in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average is identified from the measured data. These settings represent the optimal balance between visual quality and playable performance.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best choice. It averages 63.4 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 80 FPS and is also playable, but High offers higher visual quality while remaining above the playable mark. The Ultra preset at 44.4 FPS does not meet the threshold, so High is the maximum viable setting at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best setting. It averages 72.7 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets are also playable, with High at 105 FPS, Medium at 138.2 FPS, and Low at 174.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers the highest visual quality while still maintaining smooth performance.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best setting, averaging 111.1 FPS. This provides both maximum visual quality and a frame rate well above the playable threshold. The High preset at 158.5 FPS, Medium at 200.4 FPS, and Low at 259.8 FPS are all viable options for players who prioritize higher refresh rates over visual fidelity. The 1080p Ultra result shows that this system can handle maximum settings at the most common resolution without any compromise.

The recommended settings follow a clear pattern: 4K users should select High, while 1440p and 1080p users can select Ultra. In all cases, the chosen preset stays at or above 60 FPS average, with the 1080p and 1440p options providing substantial headroom.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve successfully across all tested resolutions, with the specific settings depending on the target resolution. The verdict is based on the recorded average frame rates and the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable on the High, Low, and Medium presets. The High preset is the best option, averaging 63.4 FPS. The Low preset at 100.2 FPS and Medium at 80 FPS also clear the threshold. The Ultra preset at 44.4 FPS is not playable, as it falls below the required frame rate. Players at 4K should use High settings to maintain smooth performance while getting the best visual quality available.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset averages 72.7 FPS, making it the best choice for this resolution. High at 105 FPS, Medium at 138.2 FPS, and Low at 174.2 FPS all exceed the threshold with significant margins. The 1440p Ultra result confirms that this system can handle maximum settings at a mid-range resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 111.1 FPS. This is the strongest result in the dataset, showing that the system has ample performance for 1080p gaming. The High preset at 158.5 FPS and Medium at 200.4 FPS provide even higher frame rates for players using high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset at 259.8 FPS is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset.

The overall assessment is that the system is fully capable of running Evolve. It clears the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions when using the appropriate settings, and it offers excellent performance at 1440p and 1080p with maximum settings. The only limitation is 4K Ultra, which requires a reduction to High settings for playable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. These alternatives are identified by their average benchmark scores and the percentage difference from the components in this analysis.

The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3 percent lower, making it a close match in overall CPU performance. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4 percent higher than the i5-11400F. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, a 0.6 percent difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6 percent lower. These four CPUs represent the closest alternatives in the database, and any of them would likely produce similar CPU-bound results in Evolve.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41187. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 0.8 percent lower. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707, which is 1.2 percent higher. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41897, a 1.7 percent difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377, which is 2 percent lower. These GPUs are the nearest rivals in the database, and they would deliver comparable graphics performance in this game.

When considering a system with similar characteristics, combining any of the rival CPUs with any of the rival GPUs would likely yield frame rates close to those recorded for the i5-11400F and RTX 3080 Ti. The performance differences between these components are all within 2 percent, which means that the gaming experience in Evolve would be nearly identical. The RTX 3080 Ti has a higher percentile ranking at 83 percent compared to the CPU's 71 percent, indicating that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, but the overall system balance is well matched.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 877 out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places the system in the top 23.7 percent of all combinations tested, which is a strong result for this game.

The rank reflects the system's ability to run Evolve at high frame rates across multiple resolutions. The 1080p Ultra result of 111.1 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result of 72.7 FPS are both well above the playable threshold, contributing to the favorable ranking. The 4K High result of 63.4 FPS also clears the threshold, showing that the system can handle the most demanding resolution with a moderate preset.

The ranking is influenced by the GPU's strong benchmark position. The RTX 3080 Ti sits in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 41187 is higher than the CPU's 17177. This indicates that the graphics card is the primary driver of the system's performance in Evolve, which is a GPU-intensive title. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking is still respectable, and it provides enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings.

The position of 877 out of 3700 means that a majority of tested combos, approximately 2823, rank below this system. This places the i5-11400F and RTX 3080 Ti combination in the upper quarter of all tested hardware configurations for Evolve. The data shows that this system is well suited for the game, offering playable performance at all resolutions with appropriate settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rates for this system in Evolve are presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset. All values are average FPS, as minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded for these configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 259.8 FPS, which is the highest value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 200.4 FPS, and the High preset averages 158.5 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 111.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 148.7 FPS, showing a wide range of performance depending on the visual quality selected.

At 2560x1440, frame rates decrease across all presets. The Low preset averages 174.2 FPS, a drop of 85.6 FPS from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 138.2 FPS, and the High preset averages 105 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 72.7 FPS, which is 38.4 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 101.5 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its lowest frame rates. The Low preset averages 100.2 FPS, a drop of 74 FPS from 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 80 FPS, and the High preset averages 63.4 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 44.4 FPS, which is the only value in the dataset that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 55.8 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern of frame rate reduction as resolution increases. The 1080p results are all above 111 FPS, the 1440p results are all above 72 FPS, and the 4K results range from 44.4 FPS to 100.2 FPS. The High preset at 4K is the only configuration that sits just above the playable threshold, while all other playable settings provide larger margins. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that requires a reduction in settings to achieve playable performance.