Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination delivers a surprisingly capable 1080p experience in Evolve, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. Benchmark results indicate this pairing is best suited for 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 gaming, where it can maintain playable frame rates at high visual fidelity. The data shows a clear performance cliff at 3840x2160, where even Low settings fail to reach the 60 FPS playability standard, making 4K a non-option for this hardware pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data for Evolve across three resolutions and four quality presets reveals a consistent performance hierarchy. At 1920x1080, the combination of the Core i5-12400F and Radeon RX 6600 produces strong results across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 147.8 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this pairing at any resolution. Medium settings deliver 115.8 FPS, while High settings reach 89.1 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still manages to hold an average of 60.4 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show a noticeable drop from 1080p. The Low preset produces an average of 99.3 FPS, Medium settings deliver 77.9 FPS, and High settings achieve 61.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 43.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold and indicates that 1440p Ultra is too demanding for this hardware combination. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a reduction of roughly 56% in average frame rate, which is a steeper drop than what occurs at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the results are underwhelming. The Low preset yields an average of 57.2 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that comes close to the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 42.9 FPS, High settings fall to 32.8 FPS, and Ultra settings plummet to 22.6 FPS. None of these 4K configurations reach the playable threshold, confirming that this CPU-GPU pair is not viable for 4K gaming in Evolve. The average frame rates at 4K are consistently below 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset delivering less than half the required performance.

The data shows no min or max frame time values for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures. This means the consistency of frame delivery cannot be assessed from the available metrics, but the averages themselves provide a clear picture of the performance envelope. The gap between 1080p and 1440p results is significant, but the gap between 1440p and 4K is even more pronounced, highlighting the GPU's limitations at higher pixel counts.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 60.4 FPS. This is a favorable outcome because it means the hardware can run Evolve at maximum visual quality while still meeting the playability threshold. The margin above the 60 FPS mark is slim, but it is sufficient. Players who prefer a safety buffer could drop to High settings for 89.1 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, which produces an average of 61.8 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS bar at this resolution. The Medium preset also qualifies with 77.9 FPS, and Low runs at 99.3 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that remains playable. The Ultra preset at 1440p fails to reach the threshold with 43.3 FPS, so it is excluded from the playable list.

For 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The verdict data confirms that no preset at 4K reaches the 60 FPS requirement, with the best result being Low at 57.2 FPS. This means the hardware cannot run Evolve at 4K with any acceptable level of performance. The recommended path for 4K would require a more powerful GPU, but based on this combination, 4K is entirely off the table.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 60.4, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High settings, which achieve an average of 61.8 FPS. Ultra at 1440p drops to 43.3 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is 4K resolution playable with this hardware?

A: No. The highest average at 3840x2160 is 57.2 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other 4K presets are below 43 FPS.

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

A: The Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3% delta). Performance is effectively tied with these processors.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark standing relative to its rivals?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 scores 19036 on average, matching the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19030 (0% delta), the RTX 4050 Mobile at 19049 (-0.1% delta), and the RTX 2000 Ada Generation at 18954 (0.4% delta). The differences are negligible.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combination among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2851 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400F performs essentially identically to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average score of 19047 against the i5-12400F's 19039, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, just 0.1% higher, so it would behave nearly the same in Evolve. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3% lower. Any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would yield very similar frame rates, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in most Evolve scenarios given its high multi-threaded performance.

For the GPU, the Radeon RX 6600's nearest rivals show similar synthetic performance. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 matches with a score of 19030 (0% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% lower at 19049. The NVIDIA Tesla K20m scores 19089, which is 0.3% higher, and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 18954, 0.4% lower. In practice, these GPUs would produce comparable frame rates in Evolve at the same settings and resolution. The RTX 4050 Mobile is particularly relevant as a modern alternative, though its mobile power constraints may affect sustained performance differently than the desktop RX 6600.

The data suggests that swapping the i5-12400F for a Ryzen 5 7535HS or the RX 6600 for a Quadro K6000 would result in nearly identical gaming performance. However, the Quadro K6000 is a professional workstation card with different driver optimizations, so real-world game performance might vary slightly despite similar synthetic scores. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is also a professional card but shares the modern architecture lineage with gaming GPUs.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable of running the game at Ultra settings with an average of 60.4 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the optimal configuration for this hardware, offering maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability. The 1080p results are strong across all presets, from 147.8 FPS on Low to 60.4 FPS on Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but requires a settings reduction. The best playable preset is High, which delivers 61.8 FPS. Medium and Low are also playable at 77.9 FPS and 99.3 FPS respectively, but Ultra falls to 43.3 FPS and is not recommended. Users targeting 1440p should stick to High settings for the best balance of quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run Evolve playably at any setting. The closest result is Low at 57.2 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. All other 4K presets produce frame rates in the 22-43 FPS range, which would result in a poor gaming experience. The verdict data lists no playable settings for 4K, confirming that this resolution is out of reach for this combination.

The verdict by resolution is clear: this PC is a solid 1080p machine for Evolve, a decent 1440p machine with settings adjustments, and a non-starter at 4K. For the target audience of 1080p gamers, the hardware delivers a smooth experience at maximum settings. For 1440p users, High settings provide the best experience. The 60 FPS threshold is consistently met at both 1080p and 1440p with the recommended presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2851 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places the system in the 23rd percentile of all tested hardware pairs, meaning roughly 77% of tested combinations perform better in this specific game. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning (63rd percentile among all GPUs) and the CPU's solid but not exceptional standing (73rd percentile among all CPUs).

The low combo rank is primarily driven by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. While the RX 6600 is a competent 1080p card, its 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus limit its 4K performance, and the benchmark data confirms that 4K is unplayable. The CPU, however, performs admirably, with synthetic benchmarks showing it is comparable to much newer processors like the Ryzen 5 7535HS and Core i5-1335U. The bottleneck in Evolve is clearly the GPU, as evidenced by the steep frame rate drops at 1440p Ultra and 4K.

Within the context of the 3700 tested combos, this pairing is not a high performer, but it is also not among the worst. The 2851 rank puts it in the lower third of the database, which aligns with the GPU's mid-range market position. For 1080p gaming, the system punches above its rank, delivering playable Ultra settings. For 4K, it falls far behind the top performers. The data suggests that users with this hardware should treat 1080p as the primary resolution and 1440p as a viable secondary option with settings reduced to High.