Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 1092nd out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This is a strong result for a 2015 FPS title, and the measured data confirms the combo delivers playable frame rates at every resolution tested, with the only exception being 4K Ultra settings. The pairing is well-balanced for this game, though the GPU is clearly the dominant performance driver at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s 1092nd place out of 3700 represents the 70.5th percentile of all tested CPU-GPU combinations for Evolve. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier result, meaning the system will outperform the majority of setups in this game. The CPU itself sits at the 73rd percentile across all CPUs in general benchmarks, while the GPU lands at the 69th percentile across all GPUs. The fact that the combo rank (70.5th percentile) is nearly identical to both component percentiles indicates there is no significant bottleneck — neither the i5-12400F nor the RX 9070 is holding the other back in a meaningful way for this title.

Looking at raw CPU benchmark scores, the i5-12400F achieves an average of 19039 across all tests. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047, a delta of 0% — essentially identical performance. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (-0.1%), while the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (+0.3%) and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 (+0.3%). This means the 12400F is statistically indistinguishable from these four rivals in synthetic workloads, though real-world gaming performance may vary due to architecture differences.

On the GPU side, the RX 9070’s average benchmark score is 23877. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, scores 24170 (-1.2%), while the AMD Radeon RX 6800S scores 24063 (-0.8%) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 23736 (+0.6%). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 23628 (+1.1%). These deltas are all within 1.2%, meaning the RX 9070 delivers performance nearly identical to three-year-older flagship GPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows a clear pattern: the GPU becomes increasingly important as resolution rises, while the CPU’s role diminishes. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 249.5 FPS vs 104.9 FPS — a 144.6 FPS gap that reflects both CPU and GPU load. At 2560x1440, the same settings gap is 167 FPS vs 72.6 FPS (a 94.4 FPS difference), and at 3840x2160 it narrows to 93.8 FPS vs 39.2 FPS (a 54.6 FPS gap). This shrinking delta as resolution increases is the classic signature of GPU-bound performance — at 4K, the RX 9070 is doing most of the work.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings confirms this. At High settings, moving from 1080p (147.8 FPS) to 1440p (100.7 FPS) costs 47.1 FPS, and moving to 4K (58.8 FPS) costs another 41.9 FPS. At Low settings, the 1080p-to-1440p drop is 82.5 FPS (249.5 to 167), and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 73.2 FPS (167 to 93.8). The larger absolute drops at lower settings indicate the GPU is the limiting factor — when the CPU has less work to do (Low settings), the GPU’s resolution scaling becomes the dominant effect.

The i5-12400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Evolve’s engine, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low (the most CPU-stressing scenario), the combo still delivers 249.5 FPS. A weaker CPU would cap frame rates well below this. However, because the game is from 2015, its multi-threading is likely limited, meaning the 12400F’s strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1680) is more relevant than its multi-core score (12380).

Similar Performance Alternatives

If the i5-12400F were replaced with any of its nearest CPU rivals, users would see virtually identical performance in Evolve. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS matches the 12400F’s average score exactly (0% delta), so it would behave the same in CPU-limited scenarios. The Intel Core 3 201E (-0.1%) and Intel Core i5-1335U (+0.3%) are also within a rounding error of the 12400F. Even the server-class AMD EPYC 7773X (+0.3%) would produce similar results, though its higher core count would not help in this older title.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (-0.8%) is the closest match, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (-1.2%). The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (+0.6%) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (+1.1%) also fall within a 1.2% performance band. Any of these GPUs paired with the i5-12400F would deliver nearly the same FPS numbers as the RX 9070 across all resolutions and settings. The GTX TITAN Z, despite being an older dual-GPU card, scores close enough that its average performance is indistinguishable from the RX 9070 in synthetic tests.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, at Low and Medium settings. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 75.3, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K High, it drops to 58.8 FPS, just below the threshold, and 4K Ultra falls to 39.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 yield 72.6 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to the RTX 2080 SUPER?

A: The RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, while the RTX 2080 SUPER scores 24170, a delta of -1.2% (the RX 9070 is slightly slower). In Evolve, the difference would be within a few FPS.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RX 9070?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low (the most CPU-bound scenario), the combo still achieves 249.5 FPS, and the combo rank percentile (70.5th) closely matches both the CPU (73rd) and GPU (69th) percentiles, indicating balanced performance.

Q: What is the playable settings list for 4K?

A: According to the verdict data, only Low and Medium presets are playable at 3840x2160. Medium is the best playable setting with an average of 75.3 FPS.

Q: How much headroom is there at 1080p?

A: Substantial. Even at Ultra settings, the combo delivers 104.9 FPS, which is 74.9% above the 60 FPS threshold. At Low settings, it reaches 249.5 FPS, giving users massive headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 249.5 FPS average, Medium produces 188.9 FPS, High produces 147.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 104.9 FPS. All four presets are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset providing 44.9 FPS of headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain comfortably playable. Low settings deliver 167 FPS, Medium delivers 130.4 FPS, High delivers 100.7 FPS, and Ultra delivers 72.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that approaches the threshold, but it still exceeds it by 12.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings deliver 93.8 FPS, Medium delivers 75.3 FPS, and High delivers 58.8 FPS — just below the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra drops to 39.2 FPS, which is significantly below playable. The drop from Medium to High is 16.5 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 19.6 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy penalty at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the data shows no min or max FPS values recorded — only averages. This means the analysis relies on average performance, and users with VRR displays may tolerate dips below the threshold better than those with fixed-refresh monitors.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, which delivers 104.9 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, and it does so with a comfortable 44.9 FPS margin. Users could also choose High (147.8 FPS) or Medium (188.9 FPS) for higher frame rates, but Ultra provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is also Ultra, with an average of 72.6 FPS. This exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 12.6 FPS, which should be sufficient for a smooth experience on most displays. The next step down, High, delivers 100.7 FPS, but Ultra is still playable and offers the best image quality.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 75.3 FPS. High falls to 58.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, so Medium is the highest quality preset that remains playable. Low (93.8 FPS) is also an option for users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, but Medium strikes the best balance between quality and performance at 4K.

In summary, this combo is well-suited for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with Medium settings. The only configuration to avoid is 4K Ultra, which drops below the playable threshold.