Evolve

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions. The recorded data shows 117.9 FPS average at 1080p Ultra and 79.3 FPS average at 1440p Ultra. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS threshold with a 45.1 FPS average.

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

A: High settings at 3840x2160 deliver a 68.9 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium presets also remain playable at 4K, with 106.3 FPS and 82 FPS averages respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F holds the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 17177, placing it within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U, and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 40377. It is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (1.2% faster), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (2% faster).

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average is 219.1 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold and represents a solid balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Evolve at high resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops more steeply when moving from 1440p to 4K than from 1080p to 1440p. For instance, High settings yield 169.4 FPS at 1080p, 113.4 FPS at 1440p, and 68.9 FPS at 4K, showing a clear scaling pattern where the GPU workload increases significantly with resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Evolve reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The 1080p Low preset hits 262.8 FPS, which indicates the GPU is not bottlenecked by the processor at lower resolutions. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread performance for this FPS title, as reflected in its 3dmark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The RTX 5070, with its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, handles the increased pixel workload at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 33% in frame rate at High settings, while the jump from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by about 39%. This nonlinear scaling suggests that the RTX 5070's compute resources, including 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs, are increasingly taxed as resolution grows.

At 4K Ultra, the combined system drops to 45.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This is not a CPU limitation but rather a GPU capacity issue, as the same CPU manages 117.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The recorded data shows that the CPU's performance remains adequate across all resolutions, while the GPU's output determines whether the playable threshold is met. For this game, the RTX 5070 is the component that dictates the ceiling at each resolution, particularly when moving to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The system delivers its highest frame rates at this resolution. Low settings produce a 262.8 FPS average, Medium settings reach 219.1 FPS, and High settings achieve 169.4 FPS. Ultra settings still maintain a strong 117.9 FPS average. All presets comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset providing nearly double the required frame rate.

2560x1440: Performance remains robust at this resolution. Low settings hit 191.2 FPS, Medium settings reach 147.4 FPS, and High settings deliver 113.4 FPS. Ultra settings produce 79.3 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 27% to 33% across presets, but every setting remains playable.

3840x2160: This resolution presents the greatest challenge. Low settings achieve 106.3 FPS, Medium settings reach 82 FPS, and High settings produce 68.9 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 45.1 FPS, dropping below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The transition from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by approximately 39% to 43% across presets, with the Ultra preset being the only unplayable configuration.

The data shows no recorded minimum or maximum frame values for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The trend is consistent: higher resolutions and higher presets reduce performance, but the system maintains playability at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, and at 4K up to High settings.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this PC can run Evolve well at most settings, with one notable exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset delivering 117.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 79.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with averages of 68.9 FPS, 82 FPS, and 106.3 FPS respectively. Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS, coming in at 45.1 FPS.

The best playable settings per resolution are High at 4K (68.9 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (79.3 FPS), and Ultra at 1080p (117.9 FPS). For a 60 FPS target, this system is more than capable at 1080p and 1440p, and it handles 4K with a slight compromise on the preset. The RTX 5070's 82nd percentile GPU ranking and the CPU's 71st percentile ranking combine to create a balanced system for this title, which was released in 2015 and benefits from modern hardware headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-11400F provide similar CPU-level performance. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F's 17177 average. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These chips would behave comparably in Evolve, though the i5-11400F's specific core configuration and boost behavior may produce slightly different frame times.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 5070's 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, 2% lower. These rival GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5070 in Evolve, meaning the same general verdict would apply: playable at 1080p and 1440p on Ultra, playable at 4K on High.

It is important to note that the nearest rivals are drawn from the database's average benchmark scores, not from game-specific testing. Actual performance in Evolve may vary slightly based on driver optimization and specific workload characteristics, but the delta percentages suggest these alternatives would fall within a narrow performance band.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with a measured average of 68.9 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while offering better visual fidelity than Medium (82 FPS) or Low (106.3 FPS). Ultra at 4K is not viable, as it drops to 45.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, delivering 79.3 FPS average. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a healthy margin, and it offers the highest visual quality available. Lower presets of High (113.4 FPS), Medium (147.4 FPS), and Low (191.2 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra represents the optimal balance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best playable setting, with a measured 117.9 FPS average. This is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, leaving ample headroom for demanding scenes or background tasks. The lower presets of High (169.4 FPS), Medium (219.1 FPS), and Low (262.8 FPS) all produce very high frame rates, but Ultra provides the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

The data suggests that for a 60 FPS target, the user should select Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and High at 4K. For higher refresh rate displays, the lower presets at 1080p can push frame rates beyond 200 FPS, which may be desirable for competitive play in this FPS title.