Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, across all tested resolutions. Benchmark data shows this combination handles the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring a slight settings adjustment to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured FPS figures, component scaling, and ranking data below provide a complete picture of what this combo offers.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combo produces exceptionally high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset reaches an average of 302.5 FPS, Medium drops to 240 FPS, High achieves 185.3 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 131.9 FPS. Every setting at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin, with the lowest average still being more than double the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected scaling from increased pixel count. Low settings yield an average of 204.2 FPS, Medium produces 161.9 FPS, High delivers 126.9 FPS, and Ultra stays well above the playable threshold at 88.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 115 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle significant quality increases without compromising fluidity.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve tightens considerably. Low settings average 118.7 FPS, Medium drops to 89.4 FPS, and High maintains 69 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold with an average of 50.1 FPS. This represents a drop of roughly 39 FPS from High to Ultra at 4K, a much steeper decline than the 38 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1440p, showing the increased pressure the GPU faces at higher resolutions.

The data shows no min or max FPS values are recorded for any resolution or setting, so the analysis relies entirely on average FPS. All figures above 60 FPS indicate smooth gameplay, while the single sub-60 result at 4K Ultra highlights the one configuration where this combo struggles to maintain the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern between resolutions points to the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides ample processing power for Evolve's demands. At 1080p Low, the 302.5 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently enough to reach very high frame rates, but the dramatic drop to 131.9 FPS at Ultra indicates the GPU workload increases substantially with graphical fidelity.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent performance reduction across all settings, with Low dropping from 302.5 to 204.2 FPS (a 32.5% decrease), Medium from 240 to 161.9 FPS (32.5% decrease), High from 185.3 to 126.9 FPS (31.5% decrease), and Ultra from 131.9 to 88.9 FPS (32.6% decrease). This uniform scaling strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU load from game logic and physics remains constant while pixel throughput requirements increase.

The 4K results reinforce this interpretation. Low settings at 4K produce 118.7 FPS, which is 41.9% lower than the 204.2 FPS at 1440p Low, while Ultra at 4K produces 50.1 FPS, 43.7% lower than the 88.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra. This near-constant percentage reduction across settings indicates the GPU's rendering pipeline is the dominant constraint, with the CPU maintaining sufficient headroom even at the highest resolutions.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes slightly more prominent. The 302.5 FPS Low result and 240 FPS Medium result approach the limits of what a 6-core processor from the Alder Lake architecture can sustain in terms of frame pacing, though the 12 threads help maintain consistent performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 909 in 3dmark and multi-thread score of 5895 in 3dmark_max_threads place it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, confirming it has enough processing power for Evolve without becoming the limiting factor at standard settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 131.9 FPS. This is the most demanding settings configuration and still provides more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes or future content updates.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal setting with an average of 88.9 FPS. This stays comfortably above the playable threshold while providing the highest visual quality available. The 88.9 FPS average gives enough margin that occasional dips during intense combat sequences would still remain above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, High is the best playable setting with an average of 69 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 50.1 FPS, so High represents the maximum visual fidelity that maintains smooth gameplay. The 69 FPS average is close to the threshold, so players who prefer a larger buffer might consider Medium at 89.4 FPS, but High is technically the highest setting that stays at or above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18982 (0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18979 (0.3% delta). These processors would produce nearly identical gameplay performance in Evolve, as their benchmark scores are within 0.3% of the Core i5-12400F's 19039 average. The Ryzen 5 7535HS is a particularly close match with a 0% delta, meaning it should deliver virtually the same frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile with a score of 45152 (-0.8% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (-1.3% delta), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 44075 (1.6% delta), and the Intel Arc A730M at 45592 (-1.7% delta). These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Evolve, with the RTX 5090 Mobile being the closest match at -0.8% performance difference. The RTX A6000 is the only rival in this group that scores higher, with a 1.6% advantage, which would translate to marginally better FPS at the most demanding settings.

For players considering alternatives, pairing any of these CPUs with the RTX 4070 Ti would yield nearly identical results, and swapping the GPU for any of these rivals would maintain similar playability characteristics across all resolutions and settings tested.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings the average FPS is 50.1, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 4K achieve an average of 69 FPS, making High the maximum playable preset at this resolution.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 126.9 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This is more than double the playable threshold and indicates very smooth performance for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Evolve at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the GPU becomes the primary factor as settings increase, with Low producing 302.5 FPS and Ultra dropping to 131.9 FPS. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide sufficient processing power, but the GPU workload scales significantly with graphical quality.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combination ranks 462nd out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 12.5% of all tested configurations. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs contributes heavily to this strong overall position.

Q: What settings should I use for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 provide an average of 69 FPS, which is the highest preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. If you want more headroom, Medium settings average 89.4 FPS, but High is the maximum playable setting.

Q: Are the frame rates consistent across different settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows a clear progression from 204.2 FPS at Low, 161.9 FPS at Medium, 126.9 FPS at High, and 88.9 FPS at Ultra. All settings remain well above the playable threshold, with Ultra still delivering nearly 89 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 462 out of 3700 tested combinations places this hardware pairing in the top 12.5% of all configurations tested for Evolve. This strong ranking reflects the combination of a CPU in the 73rd percentile and a GPU in the 84th percentile, with the GPU's higher percentile contributing more significantly to the overall performance.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19039 with a 73rd percentile ranking indicates it is a solid mid-range processor that handles Evolve's requirements without bottlenecking the GPU. The GPU's average benchmark score of 44795 with an 84th percentile ranking shows it is a high-end graphics card capable of driving demanding games at high resolutions.

In practical terms, this ranking means the combo outperforms roughly 87.5% of tested configurations in Evolve. The 1080p Ultra result of 131.9 FPS and 1440p Ultra result of 88.9 FPS are particularly strong, while the 4K High result of 69 FPS shows the only real limitation. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming with high refresh rate monitors, this combo delivers excellent performance across all settings, and it remains viable for 4K gaming with a modest settings adjustment.