Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a high-performance experience in Evolve, with the data indicating that this combination is capable of running the game at smooth frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations. The measured FPS results show that the GPU is the dominant factor in this pairing, as the CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread scores are solid but not exceptional, while the RTX 5070 Ti’s benchmark scores are near the top of its class. This analysis breaks down the specific performance numbers, optimal settings, and how this combo compares to other tested hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how this system performs across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, starting with 301.5 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium yields 249.7 FPS, while High settings still deliver a very high 194.2 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces 135.2 FPS, which remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of roughly 55%, with the largest single step occurring between Medium and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain impressive but show a predictable decline from the 1080p results. Low settings deliver 217.6 FPS, which is a substantial reduction from the 1080p Low figure. Medium settings produce 168.1 FPS, while High settings drop to 128.8 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution still maintain a very playable 87.7 FPS. The performance delta between 1080p and 1440p is consistent, with the resolution increase costing roughly 28% of the average FPS across all presets, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder by the higher pixel count.

The 4K results at 3840x2160 show where this combination starts to feel the strain. Low settings yield 123.2 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings drop to 95 FPS, and High settings maintain a playable 73 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold, averaging only 50.2 FPS. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to hit 60 FPS, showing that the RTX 5070 Ti has limits when pushed to the absolute maximum at 4K resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the optimal preset is the most demanding one that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers 135.2 FPS. This is a strong result, as the game runs at more than double the playable threshold even at its highest quality. The headroom here suggests that users could enable additional features or higher internal rendering scales without dropping below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 87.7 FPS. While this is lower than the 1080p Ultra result, it still provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p Ultra setting appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware, balancing visual quality and performance. The margin of error is smaller than at 1080p, but the data indicates stable playability.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which achieves 73 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that remains playable at 4K, as the Ultra setting drops to 50.2 FPS. The 4K High settings provide a 46% performance improvement over Ultra, making it the recommended choice for users with 4K displays. It is importantly the Low and Medium presets also clear 60 FPS at 4K, but High offers the best visual fidelity within the playable range.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide useful context for what other hardware might perform similarly. For the Intel Core i5-12400, the closest competitors by average benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7643 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-1355U at -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 at -0.7%. These processors have nearly identical average scores, meaning they would likely produce very similar CPU-bound results in Evolve. The Intel Core i3-14100F is also close, with a delta of 0.9%, suggesting it could be a slightly faster but comparable alternative.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the nearest rivals are somewhat unexpected. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 has a delta of -0.1%, which is surprising given the generational gap, but the benchmark scores suggest they are close on average. The Intel Arc A550M is also within 0.4%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% faster and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is 3.1% slower. These deltas are small, meaning any of these GPUs could produce similar FPS numbers in Evolve, with the RX 6900 XT potentially delivering slightly higher frame rates and the RX 6800 XT slightly lower ones.

FAQ

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

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 50.2, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 73 FPS.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 301.5, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the highest quality preset (Ultra), the maximum average is 135.2 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RX 6900 XT?

A: According to the nearest rivals data, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT has a 2% higher average benchmark score than the RTX 5070 Ti. This suggests that the RX 6900 XT could provide slightly higher frame rates in Evolve, though the difference is small.

Q: Is the Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti?

A: The benchmark data shows the CPU has a single-thread score of 910 in 3dmark and a multi-thread score of 5890 in 3dmark max threads. These are mid-pack results compared to all CPUs (72nd percentile), but the FPS results across all resolutions indicate the GPU is the limiting factor, as performance drops predictably with resolution increases.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: The data suggests 2560x1440 is the best balance, as it allows for Ultra settings at 87.7 FPS. At 4K, the user must drop to High settings for 73 FPS, while at 1080p, the high frame rates are excessive for most displays.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combos?

A: This combination ranks 370th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations in the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high, often exceeding 200 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach these levels, but the performance scaling between presets is steep: the difference between Low and Ultra is 166.3 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes, as CPU load does not vary significantly with graphical settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, with the Ultra setting falling to 87.7 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p is fairly consistent, around 30-35% for each preset. This is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU workload remains constant while the pixel count increases. The CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, which it does effectively given the high scores in multi-threaded benchmarks like Cinebench R23 (15989) and Passmark multithread (18747).

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Ultra setting drops to 50.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while the High setting manages 73 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with the Ultra preset losing 37.5 FPS. This shows that the RTX 5070 Ti’s raw rasterization power is being taxed heavily, and the CPU is no longer a relevant factor. The CPU’s high single-thread score (2257 in Cinebench R23) ensures it can keep up with the GPU’s demands, but the GPU’s limits are what determine the final FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a rank of 370 out of 3700 combos. This places it in the top 10% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The CPU’s percentile of 72 among all CPUs indicates it is above average, while the GPU’s percentile of 86 shows it is near the top of the GPU hierarchy.

The rank is likely driven by the GPU’s high average benchmark score of 49957, which is close to the scores of much more expensive processors. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 18683 is modest, but it does not appear to be holding back the system, as the FPS data shows no signs of CPU-induced stuttering or frame pacing issues. The combination’s performance is consistent with what one would expect from a balanced pairing, where the GPU is the clear performance leader.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Evolve at the vast majority of configurations. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 135.2 FPS and Low reaching 301.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, again all presets are playable, with Ultra at 87.7 FPS providing a high-quality experience. At 3840x2160, the system can run the game at High settings with 73 FPS, but Ultra settings fall short at 50.2 FPS.

Therefore, the verdict is that this system is fully capable of running Evolve at High settings in 4K, and at Ultra settings for both 1080p and 1440p. Users with 4K displays should avoid the Ultra preset, as it drops below the playable threshold. For those with 1440p monitors, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, offering a smooth experience with the highest visual fidelity. The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement is 4K Ultra, which is an extreme setting that challenges even the most powerful GPUs. Overall, this combo provides excellent performance for this game, with ample headroom for high refresh rate displays at 1080p and 1440p.