Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a highly capable Evolve experience, with benchmark results showing the system clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution except for the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. The data indicates a performance profile that scales predictably with resolution, making this a solid choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and above.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces frame rates that are well into high-refresh-rate territory. The Low preset achieves an average of 300.8 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire benchmark set. Moving up the settings ladder, Medium delivers 235.3 FPS, High reaches 185.5 FPS, and Ultra still holds an average of 128.7 FPS. This progression shows that even at Ultra, the GPU has substantial headroom at 1080p.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but begins to show the expected scaling. Low settings produce 205.5 FPS, Medium drops to 163 FPS, and High comes in at 126.9 FPS. Ultra at 1440p delivers 90.2 FPS, which is the first point where the frame rate dips below the triple-digit mark but remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings yield 114.5 FPS, Medium averages 89.1 FPS, and High drops to 69.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the playability threshold with an average of 50.5 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is notable—a drop of 18.6 FPS—which indicates that the Ultra preset's additional demands at this resolution exceed what this GPU can sustain at a playable level.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the difference between Low and Medium is substantial, the jump from Medium to High is more moderate, and the leap from High to Ultra becomes increasingly expensive at higher resolutions. The data shows no min or max FPS figures, so only average frame rates are available for analysis.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals to the Intel Core i5-12400, based on average benchmark scores, offer a sense of the processor's standing. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-12400's 18683 average. The Intel Core i7-1355U is 0.3% higher at 18730, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 leads the group by 0.7% with a score of 18811. The Intel Core i3-14100F trails by 0.9% with a score of 18519. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these processors would perform nearly identically in Evolve when paired with the same GPU. The i5-12400's 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it sits in the upper tier of processors without being a top-tier halo part.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 Ti's nearest rivals present a similar story of near-parity. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152, which is 0.8% above the 4070 Ti's 44795 average. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% higher at 45384, and the Intel Arc A730M leads by 1.7% with a score of 45592. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 trails by 1.6% with a score of 44075. In practical terms, swapping in any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a couple of FPS of the measured results, given the same CPU and game settings. The 4070 Ti's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it well above average, and these rivals are all within the same performance envelope.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the system produces extremely high frame rates—300.8 FPS on Low—which indicates that the CPU is feeding the GPU effectively. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 172.1 FPS, which is a 57% reduction. This large delta suggests that while the GPU is clearly the primary driver of settings-based performance differences, the CPU maintains enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at the highest presets.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 205.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90.2 FPS—a reduction of 115.3 FPS, or 56%. The proportional drop is nearly identical to 1080p, which indicates that the CPU is still keeping pace and the GPU is responsible for the settings-driven performance differences. However, the absolute frame rates are lower at every preset, which points to the GPU becoming more significant as pixel count increases.

At 4K, the relationship changes. Low settings yield 114.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 50.5 FPS—a drop of 64 FPS, or 56% again. The consistency of this 56-57% reduction across all three resolutions is striking. It suggests that the GPU's workload scales uniformly with settings regardless of resolution, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. The key finding is that at 4K Ultra, the system drops below 60 FPS, which means the GPU is no longer able to sustain the performance demanded by the highest preset at this resolution. The CPU's role becomes less relevant at 4K, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor when frame rates dip below the playability threshold.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system can run Evolve at playable frame rates in most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 128.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all maintain averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 90.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system remains playable on Low (114.5 FPS), Medium (89.1 FPS), and High (69.1 FPS), but Ultra falls short with an average of 50.5 FPS.

The verdict is straightforward: this combination handles Evolve well at 1080p and 1440p at any preset, and at 4K it is playable up to High settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard. The system's overall rank of 520 out of 3700 combinations places it in the top 14% of tested configurations for this game, which aligns with the strong frame rates observed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 128.7 FPS. This provides a substantial margin above the playability threshold, making it the recommended choice for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the highest playable preset, achieving 90.2 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and represents the best visual quality available while maintaining a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which averages 69.1 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by a reasonable margin, though it is close enough that players with demanding scenes might notice fluctuations. Medium (89.1 FPS) and Low (114.5 FPS) are also viable, but High offers the best visual quality while staying above the playability cutoff.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 50.5, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 69.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 90.2 FPS, which is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% higher). The Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Which GPU alternatives would perform similarly to the RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152 (0.8% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT scores 45384 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592 (1.7% higher). The NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% lower. All of these are within a couple of FPS of the RTX 4070 Ti's performance in Evolve.

Q: Is there a large performance gap between High and Ultra settings?

A: The gap varies by resolution. At 1080p, High averages 185.5 FPS and Ultra averages 128.7 FPS—a difference of 56.8 FPS. At 1440p, the difference is 36.7 FPS (126.9 to 90.2). At 4K, the difference is 18.6 FPS (69.1 to 50.5). The absolute gap narrows as resolution increases, but the proportional impact remains similar.

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

A: The measured average is 235.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a high-refresh-rate experience for competitive play.