Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Evolve, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across most settings and resolutions. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but also reveals the CPU’s capability to push very high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, ranking, component roles, and alternative hardware based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS dataset for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets, with average frame rates (avgFps) provided. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available in the pack, so the analysis relies on averages. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 307 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows at 260.4 FPS, and the High preset delivers 199.8 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at this resolution maintains a strong average of 142.9 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, suggesting the frame rate is likely limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance rather than the GPU’s rendering capacity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show a clear scaling pattern with resolution. The Low preset averages 222.3 FPS, which is a drop of 84.7 FPS compared to the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 171.4 FPS, falling from 260.4 FPS. The High preset delivers 133.4 FPS, down from 199.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 95.4 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The consistent ratio of performance drop between 1080p and 1440p suggests that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor, but the CPU still provides enough throughput to maintain high frame rates.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the performance scales down further, and the differences between presets become more pronounced. The Low preset averages 127 FPS, which is a substantial reduction from the 222.3 FPS seen at 1440p. The Medium preset averages 96 FPS, while the High preset delivers 77.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 51.4 FPS. This result indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is finally being pushed to its limits at 4K with the most demanding settings, while the CPU is no longer the primary bottleneck. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 75.6 FPS, which is a much larger absolute difference than at 1080p, where the gap between the same presets is 164.1 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking of tested combos for Evolve, this specific configuration of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds the rank of 316 out of 3700 total combinations. This places the combo in the top 8.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong result. The percentile for the CPU itself is 73, indicating it performs better than 73% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU’s percentile is 86, meaning it outperforms 86% of all GPUs. The high GPU percentile relative to the CPU percentile suggests that the graphics card is the more dominant component in this pairing for this particular game.

The combo’s rank of 316 out of 3700 is a direct reflection of the high frame rates achieved, particularly at 1440p and 1080p. It outperforms the vast majority of systems, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing 60+ FPS at all tested settings except 4K Ultra. The data suggests that this combo is not the absolute top-tier configuration for Evolve — the presence of 315 other combos ahead of it indicates that higher-end CPUs or GPUs (or combinations thereof) can achieve even higher frame rates, likely at 4K Ultra or with higher refresh rate targets. However, the ranking also shows that this is a very capable setup, with the 4K Ultra setting being the only scenario where it falls short of the 60 FPS playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data provides clear evidence of how the CPU and GPU roles shift across resolutions in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the CPU is the primary driver of performance. The fact that the Low preset hits 307 FPS and the Ultra preset still achieves 142.9 FPS indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to render frames at a very high rate, and the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads are capable of feeding it data quickly enough. The massive gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p (164.1 FPS) shows that the GPU workload is scaling with settings, but the CPU is not a limiting factor until the GPU is fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, the relationship begins to balance. The frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p, but the relative differences between presets remain similar. For example, the Ultra preset at 1440p (95.4 FPS) is roughly 66% of the 1080p Ultra result (142.9 FPS). This proportional scaling indicates that the GPU is starting to take on more of the rendering load, but the CPU still delivers enough throughput to keep frame rates high. The Low preset at 1440p (222.3 FPS) is still far above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that the CPU is not yet the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 51.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, while the 4K Low preset still achieves 127 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K (75.6 FPS) is smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p, which shows that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at this resolution. The CPU’s role is diminished; even at 4K Low, the frame rate is limited by the GPU’s ability to rasterize the scene, not by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls. The data clearly shows that for Evolve, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component at 4K, while the i5-12400F is more than sufficient at 1080p and 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. For the Intel Core i5-12400F, the closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average benchmark score of 19047 compared to the i5-12400F’s score of 19039, a delta of 0%. This means the Ryzen 5 7535HS would likely produce nearly identical CPU-bound frame rates in Evolve. Other close rivals include the Intel Core 3 201E (score 19056, delta -0.1%) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (score 18982, delta 0.3%), all of which are within a fraction of a percent in performance. The AMD EPYC 7773X (score 18979, delta 0.3%) is also a statistical tie, despite being a server-class processor. Any of these CPUs would deliver similar frame rates in scenarios where the CPU is the bottleneck, such as at 1080p with low settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which has an average score of 54247 versus the SUPER’s 54209, a delta of -0.1%. This indicates that the RTX 4080 would perform virtually identically in Evolve, meaning the 4K Ultra preset would still likely fall below 60 FPS, while all other settings would remain playable. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (score 54828, delta -1.1%) is slightly faster on average, but the difference is small enough that it would not alter the playability verdict. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (score 55698, delta -2.7%) and AMD Radeon 8060S (score 55757, delta -2.8%) are also close, with the latter being slightly faster. In practice, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 4080 SUPER, meaning the 4K Ultra setting would remain the only non-playable configuration.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 77.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that High, Low, and Medium settings are all playable at 4K.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p while maintaining 60+ FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable, with an average FPS of 95.4. This is the highest quality setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable?

A: No. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 51.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only tested configuration that fails to meet the playability standard.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 316th out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This places it in the top 8.5% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Which component is more important at 1080p?

A: The CPU plays a larger role at 1080p. The very high frame rates, including 307 FPS on Low and 260.4 FPS on Medium, indicate the GPU has ample headroom and the i5-12400F’s performance is the main factor in driving frame rates this high.

Q: Would an RTX 4080 (non-SUPER) perform similarly?

A: Yes. The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is a -0.1% delta compared to the RTX 4080 SUPER. This means the non-SUPER model would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, including the 51.4 FPS result at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve exceptionally well. The verdict data shows that at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best playable setting being High at 77.9 FPS average. The 4K Ultra setting is not playable, as it falls to 51.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra achieving 95.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four settings are also playable, with Ultra reaching 142.9 FPS. In summary, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination except for 4K Ultra. For users targeting 4K, the High preset is the maximum quality that maintains smooth gameplay. For 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra preset is fully playable and offers the best visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average FPS of 77.9. The Low and Medium presets are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality while still providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 95.4 FPS. This provides a significant performance buffer and the highest visual fidelity. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best setting, with an average of 142.9 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, ensuring a very smooth experience even in intense combat scenarios. In all cases, the data suggests that users should prioritize the Ultra preset at 1080p and 1440p, and the High preset at 4K, to balance visual quality with consistent frame rates.