Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a solid, though not uniformly excellent, experience in Evolve. Benchmark data indicates the combination is entirely playable at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K across all presets. The measured results show a clear performance ceiling for this pairing, with the most demanding settings pushing the hardware to its limits at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 65.4 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting that remains playable, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin of 5.4 frames. The data shows that Ultra at 1080p is the recommended choice for users who want maximum fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, delivering an average of 63.6 FPS. This setting provides a strong balance between visual quality and performance, staying just above the 60 FPS target. Notably, Ultra at this resolution falls to 45.2 FPS, which is well below the playable threshold, so High is the clear maximum for a smooth experience at 1440p.

For 3840x2160, the verdict is stark: no settings are playable. The highest average FPS at 4K comes from the Low preset at 59.5 FPS, which is just 0.5 frames short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium and High drop further to 49.6 FPS and 37.4 FPS, respectively, while Ultra is unusable at 28.7 FPS. Users at 4K would need to consider lower resolutions or reduced expectations, as this combo cannot sustain 60 FPS at any preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2566 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all possible system configurations. This percentile position indicates that while the pairing is functional, it is not among the stronger performers for this specific title. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, which shows a system that excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain playability at higher resolutions.

The CPU alone sits at the 72nd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (deltaPct -0.1%), Intel Core i7-1355U (deltaPct -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (deltaPct -0.7%), all within a narrow performance band. The GPU, meanwhile, is at the 59th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 16129. Its nearest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (deltaPct 0.7%) and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (deltaPct -1.4%), showing that the RTX 3060 Ti is a mid-pack performer. The overall combo rank of 2566 suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s higher percentile does not translate into top-tier gaming performance in Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS scales predictably with settings. The Low preset delivers 157.4 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the system is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution. Medium produces 126.7 FPS, High reaches 99.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 65.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 92 FPS, showing that Evolve’s visual settings have a substantial impact on performance at 1080p. All presets remain comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting offering a playable experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. Low yields 107.2 FPS, Medium hits 85.1 FPS, and High manages 63.6 FPS—just barely playable. Ultra, however, falls precipitously to 45.2 FPS, a 42 FPS drop from High. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces a significant rendering load that the RTX 3060 Ti cannot handle at 1440p. The transition from High to Ultra represents a 29% performance loss, which is the largest single-step penalty across all resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across the board. Low delivers 59.5 FPS, which is tantalizingly close to the playable threshold but still short. Medium drops to 49.6 FPS, High to 37.4 FPS, and Ultra to 28.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is severe, with a 30.8 FPS difference between the lowest and highest settings. None of these results meet the 60 FPS target, confirming that 4K is beyond this combo’s capabilities for Evolve.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 65.4 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, delivering 63.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 45.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so High is the maximum recommended setting.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches 59.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution, making 4K unsuitable for Evolve with this combo.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683, placing it at the 72nd percentile. It is nearly identical in performance to the AMD EPYC 7643 (deltaPct -0.1%) and Intel Core i7-1355U (deltaPct -0.3%), while slightly ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100F (deltaPct 0.9%).

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High averages 63.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 45.2 FPS. This represents a 18.4 FPS penalty for enabling Ultra, which is a substantial 29% performance loss for marginal visual gains.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU have a larger impact on performance?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The RTX 3060 Ti ranks at the 59th percentile among GPUs, while the CPU ranks higher at the 72nd percentile. The large FPS drops when moving from Low to Ultra at each resolution are consistent with GPU-bound rendering, not CPU limitations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound, as evidenced by the massive 92 FPS spread between Low (157.4 FPS) and Ultra (65.4 FPS). The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance—evident in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989—is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at all presets, but the GPU’s output dictates the final frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced. The transition from High to Ultra causes a 18.4 FPS drop, which is a larger absolute penalty than the 9.3 FPS drop from Medium to High. This suggests that Ultra settings at 1440p introduce a rendering workload that exceeds the RTX 3060 Ti’s capabilities, while the CPU continues to provide adequate headroom. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for the game’s demands, but the raw compute power—16.20 TFLOPS FP32—is the limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU constraint is absolute. No preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, with the best result being Low at 59.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 30.8 FPS, which is the steepest drop across all resolutions. This indicates that the GPU’s pixel throughput (133.2 GPixel/s) cannot handle the 4K pixel count, regardless of the CPU’s performance. The CPU’s role at 4K is minimal, as it is never the bottleneck; the GPU is consistently the component that determines whether the game is playable.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti can run Evolve, but with significant caveats based on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is fully capable, with all presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 65.4 FPS is the recommended choice for users with 1080p displays, offering the best visual quality without compromising smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but requires settings discipline. The High preset at 63.6 FPS is the maximum playable option, and it clears the 60 FPS target by a narrow margin. Users who insist on Ultra at 1440p will face an average of 45.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold and likely to feel stuttery in fast-paced FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is unambiguous: this combo cannot run Evolve at a playable frame rate. The best result is Low at 59.5 FPS, which is just short of the 60 FPS requirement. No settings are listed as playable, making 4K gaming on this hardware a non-starter for Evolve. The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti, despite its respectable 59th percentile ranking, does not have the rendering power to handle 4K in this title, while the CPU’s higher 72nd percentile ranking cannot compensate for the GPU’s limitations. For a smooth experience, users should stick to 1080p or 1440p with appropriately selected presets.