Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a wide spread of performance in Evolve, scaling from a demanding 4K experience to a high-refresh-rate 1080p machine. The measured data shows a processor that sits in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, paired with a GPU in the 85th percentile, creating a system that is clearly capable but whose playability depends heavily on resolution and graphical preset. The benchmark results indicate a predictable pattern: higher resolutions and settings progressively tax the GPU, while the CPU's strong single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 1680 in Cinebench R23 suggests it is rarely the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination demonstrates its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 240.9, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 187.1 FPS, still a massive figure. High settings yield an average of 145.9 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, achieving an average of 100.3 FPS. The data shows a smooth, consistent scaling between presets, with a 58.9 FPS difference between Low and Medium, a 41.2 FPS difference between Medium and High, and a 45.6 FPS drop when moving from High to Ultra.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. Low settings produce an average of 162.1 FPS, which is still a remarkable result. Medium settings see the average fall to 127 FPS, while High settings maintain a strong 96.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, often the breaking point for many systems, still delivers an average of 67.4 FPS. This represents a 32.9% decrease in performance compared to the 1080p Ultra result, but it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a total drop of 94.7 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of the preset choices.

At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still provide a highly playable average of 90.6 FPS. Medium settings follow with a solid 75.2 FPS. However, High settings dip to an average of 56.4 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing an average of only 37.2 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, a 53.4 FPS difference, indicating that the RX 6800 XT, despite its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, is overwhelmed by the combination of 4K resolution and the highest fidelity settings. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on these average figures.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results clearly delineate the roles of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU's capability is also on display. The jump from Low (240.9 FPS) to Medium (187.1 FPS) is a 53.8 FPS reduction, while the jump from High (145.9 FPS) to Ultra (100.3 FPS) is a 45.6 FPS reduction. These consistent drops suggest that the RX 6800 XT is the main bottleneck, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these lower resolutions. The i5-12400F's strong 3DMark 2-thread score of 1699 and single-thread score of 909 indicate it can handle the game's logic without becoming a constraint.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload grows significantly. The average FPS at Low settings drops from 240.9 at 1080p to 162.1, a 32.7% decrease. This trend continues across all presets, with Medium falling from 187.1 to 127, High from 145.9 to 96.5, and Ultra from 100.3 to 67.4. This scaling is almost entirely attributable to the GPU, as the CPU's role remains constant. The data suggests the CPU is still providing sufficient data, but the GPU is now working much harder to render the additional pixels, making it the definitive performance limiter.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unquestionably the dominant factor. The RX 6800 XT is pushed to its limits, with even the High preset failing to maintain 60 FPS. The CPU's performance, while still important, is secondary. The 4K Ultra result of 37.2 FPS is a stark contrast to the 1080p Low result of 240.9 FPS, a 84.6% reduction in frame rate. This massive scaling difference confirms that the GPU is the sole bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor here; the sheer pixel-pushing demand of 4K overwhelms the GPU's 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which achieves an average of 75.2 FPS. The data confirms that High settings fall short, with an average of 56.4 FPS, making Medium the optimal choice for a smooth 4K experience. Low settings would provide a higher frame rate of 90.6 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system has enough headroom to run the highest preset. Ultra settings deliver an average of 67.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best choice for this resolution, as it provides the maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. The data shows that all settings, from Low (162.1 FPS) to High (96.5 FPS), are viable, but Ultra is the most demanding one that still meets the performance target.

For 1920x1080, the system can run the Ultra preset with ease. The average FPS at Ultra is 100.3, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the definitive best setting for 1080p, as it offers the highest quality visuals while still delivering a frame rate that is smooth and responsive. The data shows a clear hierarchy, with Ultra being the only preset that matters for this resolution, as the lower presets simply offer diminishing returns in visual quality for a frame rate that is already excessive.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the closest match, with an average benchmark score of 19047, a negligible 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E is also very similar, scoring 19056, a -0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% delta. These results indicate that a system with any of these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Evolve, assuming the same GPU is used. The data suggests that the i5-12400F's performance is not unique, and these alternatives would behave nearly identically in this game.

For the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, the nearest rivals present a more varied picture. The NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile scores 47743, a 1.5% delta, meaning the RX 6800 XT is slightly faster. The Intel Arc A550M scores 49737, a -2.5% delta, indicating the RX 6800 XT is slower than this competitor. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti scores 49957, a -3% delta, again showing the RX 6800 XT is slower. Finally, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 scores 50001, a -3% delta, also placing it ahead of the RX 6800 XT. In practical terms, a user with an RTX A1000 Mobile would see nearly identical performance, while those with an Arc A550M, RTX 5070 Ti, or RX Vega 64 might expect slightly higher frame rates in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds a combo rank of 1208 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places it in the top third of all systems tested, which is a strong result. The percentile rankings for the individual components—73rd for the CPU and 85th for the GPU—suggest that the GPU is the more powerful component in this pairing. The data implies that this combo is well-balanced for this game, but the GPU's higher percentile indicates it has more headroom than the CPU. This ranking reflects the system's overall capability, but it also shows that there are many other combinations that can outperform it, particularly those with more powerful CPUs or GPUs.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with High settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 56.4, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Medium, which achieves an average of 75.2 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset this combo can run at 2560x1440?

A: The system can run the Ultra preset at 2560x1440, achieving an average FPS of 67.4. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra the best choice for this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with a delta of 0%. In Evolve, they would be expected to perform the same.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1920x1080?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter at 1080p. The frame rates are extremely high across all presets, from 240.9 FPS at Low to 100.3 FPS at Ultra, indicating the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with the GPU's output.

*Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested systems in Evolve?*

A: This combination ranks 1208 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top third of all systems.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 187.1 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

The Verdict

The data confirms that the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT can run Evolve successfully, but the experience varies dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is more than capable, running the Ultra preset at an average of 100.3 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 2560x1440, it also clears the threshold with the Ultra preset, achieving 67.4 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, the system struggles with the highest settings. The Ultra preset is unplayable at 37.2 FPS, and even High settings fall below 60 FPS at 56.4 FPS. The verdict is clear: this PC can run Evolve at Ultra settings for 1080p and 1440p, but for a 4K experience, users will need to drop to Medium settings to maintain a smooth frame rate.