Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1801st out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the 51st percentile of all configurations. This is a middle-of-the-pack result, meaning the combo sits almost exactly at the median performance level for this game. The pairing is balanced enough to handle the game comfortably at standard resolutions, but it is not a top-tier performer; the data indicates a clear ceiling at higher settings and 4K resolution where the frame rates begin to dip below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1801 out of 3700 demonstrates that this configuration is a solidly average performer for Evolve. The i5-12400 CPU holds a percentile of 72 against all CPUs, while the RTX 5060 GPU holds a percentile of 72 against all GPUs, which means both components are similarly positioned in their respective markets. The fact that both parts are in the 72nd percentile suggests they are well-matched, with neither component being a significant bottleneck for the other in this title. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 18683, and for the GPU it is 26331, which are the aggregate scores that feed into this ranking. The data shows that this combo will not struggle with the game's basic requirements, but it also will not dominate the leaderboard, making it a dependable choice for a mainstream gaming PC.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that keeps the average frame rate at or above 60 FPS varies significantly by resolution, and the data shows a clear pattern of diminishing returns as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains a playable average is Low, which delivers an average of 80.2 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution drops to 58.2 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Ultra average 47.1 FPS and 35.1 FPS respectively. For a 4K display, the user must accept Low settings to stay smooth.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, which produces an average of 81.3 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102.6 FPS and Low averages 132.8 FPS, both of which are also above the threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 55.6 FPS, so it must be avoided for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The data shows that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still maintaining a comfortable frame rate cushion above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, which achieves an average of 84.2 FPS. All other presets are also playable, with High averaging 120.3 FPS, Medium averaging 158.2 FPS, and Low averaging 198.9 FPS. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p, the combo has enough headroom to run the game at maximum settings without breaking a sweat, making this the ideal resolution for this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Evolve for this combo, with the CPU providing a sufficient foundation. The most telling evidence is the frame rate drop when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at the same preset. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 81.3 at 1440p to 47.1 at 4K, a reduction of 42%. This sharp decline is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload at higher resolutions overwhelms the graphics card.

Similarly, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 102.6 at 1440p to 58.2 at 4K, a 43% reduction. The CPU's role is more evident when comparing the scaling between Low and Ultra presets at a fixed resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rate scales from 198.9 FPS on Low to 84.2 FPS on Ultra, showing that the graphics settings have a profound impact on the GPU workload. The i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is clearly capable of feeding the RTX 5060 at 1080p, as evidenced by the very high frame rates at lower presets. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom to spare while the GPU struggles to maintain playable frame rates on anything above Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering alternative components, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i5-12400 provide a context for its CPU-level performance. The AMD EPYC 7643 has an average score of 18697, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-12400's 18683, making it a statistical equivalent. 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. The data shows that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Evolve, so the choice between them would come down to platform features rather than raw gaming capability.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's nearest rivals are closely matched. The AMD Radeon 860M has an average score of 26401, which is 0.3% higher than the RTX 5060's 26331, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, 0.8% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower. These deltaPct values are all within a 2% range, meaning the frame rates delivered by any of these GPUs would be practically indistinguishable in Evolve. A user could swap in any of these alternatives without expecting a meaningful change in the benchmark results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 198.9 FPS, followed by Medium at 158.2 FPS, High at 120.3 FPS, and Ultra at 84.2 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 114.7 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphics settings on this GPU at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 132.8 FPS, which is a 33% drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 102.6 FPS (a 35% drop), High averages 81.3 FPS (a 32% drop), and Ultra averages 55.6 FPS (a 34% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across presets indicates that the scaling is uniform and GPU-bound, with no single setting causing an anomalous performance hit.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 80.2 FPS, which is a 40% drop from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset averages 58.2 FPS (a 43% drop), High averages 47.1 FPS (a 42% drop), and Ultra averages 35.1 FPS (a 37% drop). The 4K results show that the RTX 5060 is severely taxed at this resolution, with only the Low preset remaining above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data indicates that the gap between Medium and High at 4K is 11.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 12.0 FPS, showing a fairly linear degradation as settings increase.

The Verdict

The benchmark data confirms that this PC can run Evolve, but the experience is heavily dependent on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra with an average of 84.2 FPS, so users can play with maximum settings for a fully smooth experience. At 2560x1440, the verdict is also positive, with High settings delivering 81.3 FPS, Medium at 102.6 FPS, and Low at 132.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls below the threshold at 55.6 FPS, so it is the only setting to avoid at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the verdict is more cautious: only the Low preset runs at a playable 80.2 FPS, while Medium (58.2 FPS), High (47.1 FPS), and Ultra (35.1 FPS) all fail to maintain 60 FPS. The data ultimately shows that the i5-12400 and RTX 5060 combo is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine for Evolve, but 4K gaming requires significant compromises in visual fidelity to stay playable.