Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a playable experience in Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K on higher presets. This combination sits in the 2591st position out of 3700 tested combos for this title, indicating a mid-tier standing. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: as resolution increases, the average frame rate drops significantly across all settings, revealing where this hardware hits its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces strong results across the board. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 157.5 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium settings yield 123.2 FPS, still an excellent margin. High settings deliver 99.5 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain a comfortable 68.1 FPS. This resolution shows no weak points; every preset clears the playable mark by a substantial margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains respectable. Low settings produce 109 FPS, while Medium settings hold at 83.3 FPS. High settings average 63.7 FPS, just barely above the threshold. Ultra settings, however, fall to 47.5 FPS, which is below playable. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 61.5 FPS, demonstrating a steep cost for visual fidelity at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 61 FPS, which is only 1 FPS above the threshold. Medium settings drop to 49.1 FPS, High settings fall to 35.4 FPS, and Ultra settings sink to 23.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 37.1 FPS difference, and none of the higher presets come close to maintaining smooth gameplay. The 4K data indicates that this hardware is only viable at the absolute lowest settings.

The measured FPS values are average figures, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data provided. This means the analysis relies on sustained average performance rather than frame time consistency or 1% lows. The trend across resolutions is consistent: each step up in resolution costs a significant portion of frame rate, and each step up in settings costs another. The largest single drop occurs between Low and High at 4K, where the average falls from 61 to 35.4 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 68.1 FPS. This is the highest quality option available while maintaining playability, and it leaves a modest 8.1 FPS headroom above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 63.7 FPS. This preset clears the 60 FPS bar by only 3.7 FPS, so it is a tighter margin than at 1080p. Medium is also an option at 83.3 FPS, but High offers better visual quality for a relatively small performance cost.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are viable, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the sole preset that reaches the threshold, and it does so by just 1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below playable, so there is no room for compromise at this resolution.

These results indicate that the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, users can max out the game. At 1440p, they must step down one notch to High. At 4K, they must drop all the way to Low. The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti has enough headroom at lower resolutions but becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?*

A: At 1920x1080, yes, with an average of 68.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, no, as Ultra averages 47.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, no, as Ultra averages 23.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this hardware?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets, including Ultra, stay above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the best playable preset is High at 63.7 FPS, and at 4K, only Low at 61 FPS is playable.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047, a 0% difference. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also 0.3% higher. The CPU performs essentially on par with these chips.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 16351, 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16361, also 1.4% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, 1.7% lower. The GPU is closely matched with these competitors.

Q: Is the 4K performance usable for this game?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average is 61 FPS. Medium drops to 49.1 FPS, High to 35.4 FPS, and Ultra to 23.9 FPS. The 1 FPS margin at Low makes it a borderline choice, and any demanding scene could push it below playable.

Q: What settings should be avoided on this system?

A: At 4K, Ultra, High, and Medium should be avoided as they all fall below 60 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra should be avoided at 47.5 FPS. At 1080p, no settings need to be avoided, as all presets clear the threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve effectively at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but only at specific settings. At 1080p, the verdict is clear: all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 68.1 FPS, providing a fully maxed-out experience without compromise. This is the strongest showing for the combo.

At 1440p, the verdict is more nuanced. Low, Medium, and High are all playable, with High being the best at 63.7 FPS. However, the margin is slim, and users who prefer a buffer above the threshold might choose Medium at 83.3 FPS for extra headroom. Ultra is not an option at 47.5 FPS.

At 4K, the verdict is marginal. Only Low settings reach 61 FPS, and this is the only playable preset. The data shows that this resolution is at the edge of the hardware's capability. Users targeting 4K should expect to play at the lowest visual quality or consider lowering the resolution. Overall, the system is best suited for 1080p gaming with high fidelity, with 1440p as a viable alternative at reduced settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all settings — from 157.5 FPS at Low to 68.1 FPS at Ultra. The fact that even Ultra stays above 60 FPS indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti has sufficient headroom at this resolution, and the i5-12400F is likely not a bottleneck. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 1680 in single-core, suggest it can feed frames quickly enough at 1080p.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU load grows. The frame rates drop by roughly 36-45% across settings compared to 1080p. For example, High falls from 99.5 to 63.7 FPS, and Ultra falls from 68.1 to 47.5 FPS. This scaling shows that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. The CPU's role diminishes because each frame requires more pixel work, and the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed more heavily.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The average frame rates plummet to 61 FPS at Low and 23.9 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 37.1 FPS, which is larger than at any other resolution. This indicates that the GPU's fill rate and shading power, rather than the CPU's six cores and 12 threads, determine the outcome. The CPU's performance is essentially constant across resolutions, so the frame rate drops are attributable to the GPU's inability to process 4K pixels quickly enough.

The scaling between presets also tells a story. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 89.4 FPS, showing that the GPU has spare capacity to handle higher settings. At 1440p, the difference is 61.5 FPS, still substantial. At 4K, the difference is 37.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU is running out of resources. This pattern confirms that the GPU becomes progressively more important as resolution rises, while the CPU's influence fades. For this game, the RTX 3060 Ti is the component to watch at higher resolutions, while the i5-12400F is more than adequate at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 2591 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower third of all configurations, which is a useful context for understanding its performance. The percentile data supports this: the CPU sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The combo's overall rank is lower than either component's individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing is less effective for this specific game than the parts might suggest on paper.

The CPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Intel Core 3 201E, Intel Core i5-1335U, and AMD EPYC 7773X — all have average scores within 0.3% of the i5-12400F. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo; swapping it for a similar-performing chip would likely produce comparable results. The GPU's nearest rivals — the AMD Radeon RX 9060, AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, and AMD Radeon R9 370X — are also closely matched, with score differences ranging from -1.4% to 1.7%. This means the combo's rank is not driven by an unusually weak or strong component, but rather by the combination's overall capability in Evolve.

The rank of 2591 out of 3700 implies that roughly 70% of tested combos perform better in this game. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows that the system can handle 1080p and 1440p well but struggles at 4K. The benchmark results indicate that this is a mid-to-low tier setup for Evolve, suitable for mainstream gaming but not for high-resolution or maximum-settings play. Users should set expectations accordingly: this combo delivers solid performance at standard resolutions, but it will not compete with higher-end configurations in demanding scenarios.