Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Evolve with the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 shows a clear progression of performance as resolution and settings change. At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 33 FPS, while Medium drops to 25 FPS with a minimum of 22 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High averages only 20 FPS, and Ultra falls to 14 FPS. None of these numbers approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that 4K gaming is not viable with this combination for Evolve.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results improve but still fall short of the 60 FPS target. The Low preset averages 57 FPS, which is close but not quite there. Medium averages 44 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 51 FPS. High drops to 35 FPS, and Ultra manages only 24 FPS. The data suggests that even at 1440p, the RX 580 is heavily taxed by Evolve's rendering demands, and no preset clears the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes significantly. The Low preset achieves an average of 86 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, also clearing the threshold on average. High averages 52 FPS, which is below 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The measured data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can deliver smooth gameplay, and only at Low or Medium settings.

The min/max data points are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 56 FPS indicates occasional dips just below the 60 FPS line, though the average stays above it. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 38 FPS shows more pronounced frame drops, and at 4K Medium, the minimum of 22 FPS confirms severe performance limitations. The absence of min/max values for other presets means the database only provides averages for those configurations, but the averages alone tell a consistent story of diminishing performance as resolution and quality increase.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 with a delta of -0.1 percent, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 with a delta of 0.3 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 with a delta of 0.3 percent. These CPUs all sit within a fraction of a percent of the i5-12400F's average benchmark score, meaning a system built with any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve. The Ryzen 5 7535HS is particularly notable as a mobile chip that matches the desktop i5-12400F, suggesting that the game's CPU demands are not especially sensitive to the specific core architecture differences between these parts.

For the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 580's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile with an average score of 12940 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 12986 with a delta of -0.4 percent, the AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 with a delta of 0.6 percent. The GTX 1660 SUPER is particularly relevant for desktop comparisons, as it delivers nearly identical overall GPU compute performance to the RX 580. A system with a GTX 1660 SUPER would likely produce very similar FPS numbers in Evolve at the same resolutions and settings. The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, despite being a laptop part, also falls within the same performance envelope, which indicates that the RX 580's position in the GPU hierarchy is well established and that users upgrading from any of these cards would see comparable frame rates.

The delta percentages across all rivals are extremely small, ranging from -0.4 to 0.6 percent. This tight clustering means that for practical purposes, these alternatives are interchangeable with the i5-12400F and RX 580 when running Evolve. The database does not show any rival that would push the system over the 60 FPS threshold at 1440p or 4K, so the playability verdict would remain unchanged with any of these nearby components.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 36 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database only lists Low and Medium as playable settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: The verdict data shows no playable settings at 1440p. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 57 FPS on Low, which still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 44 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to the GTX 1660 SUPER in overall benchmark scores?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 12928, while the GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, which is a delta of -0.4 percent. This means the GTX 1660 SUPER is marginally faster, but the difference is negligible for real-world gaming performance.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RX 580 in Evolve?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The i5-12400F ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals, such as the Ryzen 5 7535HS, show identical average scores. The FPS drops across resolutions are more consistent with GPU limitations.

Q: What average FPS does the system achieve at 4K with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 33 FPS. This is the highest average recorded at 4K, but it remains far below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1080p Medium?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Medium is 66 FPS, which clears the threshold. However, the minimum recorded FPS is 56, so there are occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can run Evolve at 1920x1080 with either Low or Medium settings, both of which clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset averages 86 FPS, providing a substantial margin above the target, while Medium averages 66 FPS, still above 60 FPS but with a minimum of 56 FPS that indicates occasional dips. The database identifies Medium as the best settings preset at 1080p, with an average FPS of 66 at that configuration.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot achieve playable performance at any preset. The closest result is Low at 57 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 45 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the best average being 33 FPS on Low and Ultra dropping to 14 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is the only viable option for this combo, and even then, only Low and Medium presets are playable. Users who want to play Evolve with this hardware should target 1080p and accept that High and Ultra settings are not feasible without significant frame rate sacrifices.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant constraint in this system. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 86, which drops to 57 at 1440p Low and 33 at 4K Low. This represents a 34 percent reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 42 percent reduction from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all presets, with each resolution increase producing a substantial FPS penalty that points directly to GPU rendering limits.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 50 FPS (86 down to 36), which reflects the increased GPU workload from higher quality effects and geometry. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power to feed the RX 580 at 1080p, as evidenced by the high average FPS on Low. However, at 4K, even the Low preset only reaches 33 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is completely saturated and the CPU has little room to improve the outcome.

The database shows that the i5-12400F ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 580 ranks in the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. This percentile gap indicates that the GPU is the weaker component relative to its peers, which aligns with the observed FPS patterns. At higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel and texture throughput limits become the primary bottleneck, while the CPU's single-thread and multi-thread performance, as measured by its 3DMark and Cinebench scores, are more than adequate for Evolve's demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3375 out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places it in the bottom 9 percent of all configurations, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing limited playability at 1080p and none at higher resolutions. The low rank reflects the RX 580's age and performance tier, as the GPU's 53rd percentile standing drags down the overall combo ranking despite the CPU's solid 73rd percentile position.

The rank of 3375 means that the vast majority of other tested combinations deliver better performance in Evolve. This is not surprising given that the RX 580 is listed as end-of-life in the database, with a successor (Vega) already established. The i5-12400F, by contrast, is still active in production and offers modern features like DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, but the GPU's limitations cap the system's overall capability.

For context, the 325 combos ranked below this one would likely include older or lower-end GPUs paired with weaker CPUs. The data suggests that users with this combo should consider it a 1080p gaming system for Evolve, and any expectation of higher resolution playability would require a GPU upgrade rather than a CPU change.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the database lists no playable settings, meaning no preset achieves an average FPS of 60 or higher. The best average FPS at 4K is 33 on Low, but since this falls below the playable threshold, there is no recommended settings preset for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the same situation applies: no playable settings exist. The closest is Low at 57 FPS, but this misses the 60 FPS target by 3 FPS, so the database does not designate a best settings preset for 1440p.

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset is Medium, which achieves an average FPS of 66. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold, as High averages only 52 FPS and Ultra averages 36 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 86 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium is 56, so players may experience brief dips below 60 FPS, but the overall experience is smooth enough to be classified as playable.