Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a highly capable Evolve experience, but the level of visual fidelity you can sustain depends heavily on your target resolution. At 1080p, this combo is exceptionally strong, clearing 60 FPS at every preset including Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the system remains smooth at High settings, but Ultra drops below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, only the Low preset maintains playable framerates, as the demands of higher settings overwhelm the GPU. The data confirms this is a 1080p and 1440p gaming machine for Evolve, with 4K reserved for those willing to sacrifice visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum framerate data was not captured for this configuration.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At Full HD, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 175 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU and GPU are not heavily strained. The Medium preset averages 138.7 FPS, still a massive margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings produce an average of 106.3 FPS, a significant step down from Medium but still far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay. The most demanding option, Ultra, still manages an average of 73.8 FPS, confirming that the system can run the game at maximum settings at this resolution without dipping below playable levels.

2560x1440 (1440p)

At Quad HD, performance scales down as expected, but the combo retains strong playability across most settings. The Low preset averages 121 FPS, which is a substantial reduction from the 1080p Low result but still double the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 90.7 FPS, a robust result that leaves considerable headroom. High settings average 72.9 FPS, which remains comfortably above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, averages 52.8 FPS, falling below 60 FPS and indicating that maximum quality is not viable at this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K)

At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The Low preset averages 65.6 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold and providing a playable experience with reduced visual fidelity. Medium settings drop to an average of 53.4 FPS, which is below the playable mark. High settings average 39.9 FPS, a significant decline that would result in noticeable stutter and sluggishness. Ultra settings are the least viable, averaging only 28.5 FPS, which is far too low for a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-12400F and RTX 2070 SUPER run Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 65.6 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53.4 FPS, High settings to 39.9 FPS, and Ultra to 28.5 FPS, all of which fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming in Evolve?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 72.9 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 52.8 FPS, so it is not recommended for smooth play.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1080p?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset averages 73.8 FPS at 1920x1080, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, scores 20480, which is 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2% higher, the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5% higher.

Q: What is the performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo among tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 2141 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower half of tested configurations.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this setup?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has a multithread benchmark score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481, with a percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs. Its performance is sufficient to support the GPU, as evidenced by the high framerates at 1080p, where the GPU is not the sole limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies by resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 73.8 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the optimal choice, averaging 72.9 FPS. It delivers strong visual fidelity while staying above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 52.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 65.6 FPS. All higher presets fail to reach 60 FPS, with Medium at 53.4 FPS, High at 39.9 FPS, and Ultra at 28.5 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 2141 out of 3700 total combos. This places the system in the lower half of all tested configurations, indicating that while it can run the game, there are many other combinations that deliver higher performance. The rank reflects the overall capability of the pairing, and the measured FPS data shows that the system's strengths are most apparent at lower resolutions. The 1080p results, with Ultra hitting 73.8 FPS, are respectable, but the 4K results, capped at a Low preset average of 65.6 FPS, drag the overall standing down. The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 and its 65th percentile ranking against all GPUs, combined with the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking, show that neither component is top-tier, which aligns with the combo's mid-pack ranking.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a sense of what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average score of 19047 and a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core 3 201E, which scores 19056 and is 0.1% slower. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3% lower, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3% lower. These processors would deliver near-identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning the overall framerate with the same GPU would be largely unchanged.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which scores 20480 and is 1% faster, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 and is 1.2% faster, the Intel Arc B570, which scores 20556 and is 1.3% faster, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582 and is 1.5% faster. Substituting the RTX 2070 SUPER with any of these GPUs would result in very similar frame rates, with the differences being within a few percentage points. These alternatives would likely produce the same playability verdicts at each resolution, with only marginal shifts in average FPS.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination can absolutely run Evolve, but the experience is tied to resolution and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system fully clears the 60 FPS requirement on all presets. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, averages 73.8 FPS, so players can enjoy the game at maximum quality without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS on High, Low, and Medium presets. The best playable setting is High, averaging 72.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it falls to 52.8 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system only clears 60 FPS on the Low preset, which averages 65.6 FPS. This makes 4K gaming possible, but only with significantly reduced visual fidelity. The data shows that this hardware is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it offers a smooth and visually appealing experience. For 4K, users must accept Low settings to maintain playable framerates.