Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT places in the 1631st position out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve, a placement that puts it in the 44th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking reflects a configuration that is neither at the bleeding edge nor struggling, but rather sits in the upper-middle tier of performance for this 2015 FPS title. The data indicates that while this combo is not among the elite performers, it consistently delivers frame rates that clear the 60 FPS playability threshold across most settings, with the notable exception of the most demanding preset at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1631 out of 3700 tested combinations places it comfortably in the middle of the pack, representing a system that outperforms roughly 56% of all tested configurations for Evolve. This positioning is somewhat surprising given the hardware's specifications — the CPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all processors, and the GPU at the 71st percentile among all graphics cards, yet the combined performance in this specific title lands at a lower relative standing.

The discrepancy between component-level percentiles and the in-game combo rank suggests that Evolve's engine may not fully leverage the strengths of this particular pairing. The CPU's average benchmark score of 18683 places it within 0.9% of the Intel Core i3-14100F, which scores 18519, indicating that the i5-12400's extra cores and threads do not translate into a dramatic advantage over its more affordable sibling in synthetic tests. Similarly, the GPU's average score of 26011 puts it just 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, a mobile-class part, which hints that the RX 6750 XT's raw compute power may be underutilized in this older title.

When examining the nearest rivals, the performance clustering is remarkably tight. The CPU is within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, while the GPU sits within 1.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. This suggests that for Evolve specifically, the bottleneck may not be raw compute but rather driver optimization or engine-specific quirks that prevent this combo from punching above its weight relative to its component percentiles.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, delivering an average of 84.4 FPS. This represents the full visual experience with headroom to spare, as even the most graphics-intensive settings leave a 24.4 FPS buffer above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the highest playable preset is High, which achieves an average of 82.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 59.9 FPS, falling just 0.1 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold — a frustratingly close miss that effectively locks out the maximum quality settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 60.3 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin above the threshold, with the High preset dropping to 49.3 FPS and Ultra falling to 31.5 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: each step up in resolution requires roughly one full preset level reduction to maintain playability, from Ultra at 1080p to High at 1440p to Medium at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates performance in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (198.8 FPS) and Ultra (84.4 FPS) is 114.4 FPS, a 135% increase in performance when dropping from maximum to minimum settings. This dramatic spread indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low-to-Ultra spread narrows to 78 FPS (137.9 down to 59.9), and at 3840x2160 it tightens further to 45.6 FPS (77.1 down to 31.5). This progressive narrowing as resolution increases is the classic signature of GPU-bound performance — the higher the resolution, the more the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the less the CPU choice matters.

The resolution scaling at identical settings reinforces this interpretation. At Low settings, dropping from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by 30.7% (198.8 to 137.9), while dropping from 1440p to 4K reduces them by 44.1% (137.9 to 77.1). At Ultra settings, the same resolution drops yield 29.0% and 47.4% reductions respectively. The consistent pattern indicates that the CPU's role is relatively minor at higher resolutions, with the GPU's fill-rate and bandwidth constraints becoming the dominant factor.

The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on the RX 6750 XT, paired with a 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, appears sufficient for this game's demands at all tested settings. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide enough single-thread performance for Evolve's engine, which likely does not scale well beyond a few cores given its 2015 release date.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low (77.1 FPS) or Medium (60.3 FPS) settings. The High preset drops to 49.3 FPS and Ultra to 31.5 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting achievable at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset delivers 82.5 FPS, which is the most demanding playable option. Ultra falls just short at 59.9 FPS, missing the 60 FPS threshold by a negligible margin.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 scores 18683 on average, which is 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F (18519) and 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811). The differences are minimal, suggesting similar real-world performance.

Q: Is the GPU significantly faster than its nearest competitor?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT averages 26011, which is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891) and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740). These are negligible margins.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The system delivers an average of 123.5 FPS at 1080p High, which is more than double the playability threshold and leaves substantial headroom for recording or streaming.

Q: Does the system ever fall below 60 FPS at playable settings?

A: At the three playable settings per resolution (Low, Medium, and High at 1440p; Low and Medium at 4K; all four at 1080p), the minimum average FPS is 60.3 at 4K Medium. All other playable settings exceed 60 FPS by at least 17 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 198.8 FPS, Medium reaches 158.8 FPS, High delivers 123.5 FPS, and Ultra still manages 84.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 57.6% performance reduction, but every preset remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales downward predictably. Low averages 137.9 FPS, Medium drops to 106.7 FPS, High comes in at 82.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 59.9 FPS. The Ultra figure is notable for being the only sub-60 FPS result at this resolution, missing the threshold by a single frame.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low averages 77.1 FPS, Medium hits 60.3 FPS, High drops to 49.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 45.6 FPS, the smallest spread across all three resolutions, confirming that the GPU's capabilities are the constraining factor at this resolution.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any setting, meaning the averages represent the complete picture. The absence of these figures suggests either consistent frame pacing or limitations in the measurement methodology, but the averages alone are sufficient to draw conclusions about playability.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, and it does so admirably across most resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 84.4 FPS. This makes 1080p the most versatile resolution for this combo, allowing players to choose between maximum visual quality at 84.4 FPS or competitive frame rates up to 198.8 FPS at Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the system remains highly playable at High settings with 82.5 FPS, and even Medium at 106.7 FPS offers a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 59.9 FPS is technically unplayable by the 60 FPS standard, but the margin is so small that most players would not notice the difference without a frame counter.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Medium preset at 60.3 FPS just barely qualifies as playable, while Low at 77.1 FPS provides a comfortable buffer. Players with 4K displays will need to compromise on visual fidelity, but the game remains playable at acceptable frame rates. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not viable, with 49.3 FPS and 31.5 FPS respectively failing to meet the playability threshold.

The data clearly shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high-to-ultra quality settings at 60+ FPS. At 4K, it becomes a medium-settings machine, which may be acceptable for a game from 2015 but is not ideal for those seeking maximum visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697, 0.1% higher), Intel Core i7-1355U (18730, 0.3% higher), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (18811, 0.7% higher), and Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, 0.9% lower). These processors would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Evolve, as the game is unlikely to stress more than a few cores. The i3-14100F, despite having fewer cores, is particularly interesting as it offers nearly the same performance with a simpler configuration.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (25891, 0.5% lower), AMD FirePro W7100 (25856, 0.6% lower), AMD FirePro D700 (25842, 0.7% lower), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (25740, 1.1% lower). All four of these graphics solutions would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, which is surprising given that the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is a much more modern and powerful part in other workloads. This suggests that Evolve's engine does not fully utilize the RX 6750 XT's capabilities, and that a system with any of these GPUs would offer a similar gaming experience in this specific title.

The tight clustering of both CPU and GPU rivals — all within 1.1% of each other — indicates that the performance envelope for Evolve is narrow at this hardware tier. Players seeking significantly higher frame rates would need to look at much more powerful components, as the differences among these mid-to-high-end parts are negligible in this particular game.