Evolve

# Can Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti run Evolve?

This combination of an Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers strong performance in Evolve, with the data indicating that all tested resolutions offer playable frame rates at most settings. The benchmark results show that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold across the board at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a slight reduction from the absolute highest preset to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured data positions this combo at rank 362 out of 3700 tested configurations, placing it comfortably in the upper tier of systems for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average frame rate of 75.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 51.6 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold, so High represents the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for 4K displays.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the Ultra preset while staying well above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 87.9 FPS. All four tested settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — remain playable at this resolution, with the Ultra preset providing the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable with an average of 138.1 FPS. This resolution offers the widest headroom, with even the highest settings producing frame rates more than double the playable threshold. The data indicates that 1080p users can max out every graphical option without concern.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 51.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable preset at 4K is High, which averages 75.3 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 87.9 FPS, making it the best visual option while still comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. All settings at this resolution are playable.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 909 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3481 in passmark_single_thread. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E, have average benchmark scores within 0.1% of this CPU's overall average of 19039.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals in Evolve?

A: The benchmark data for Evolve specifically shows this GPU delivering strong results, but the general passmark_g3d score of 32974 positions it near the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, which has an average score only 0.1% lower, and the Intel Arc A550M at 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is 2% higher on average.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 194.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, providing a very smooth experience for competitive play.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 93.7 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Even Low settings at 4K produce 124.3 FPS on average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E at -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-1335U at 0.3%, and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 0.3%. These processors deliver effectively identical overall compute performance, meaning systems built with them would likely produce similar CPU-bound results in Evolve, though the i5-12400F's desktop-oriented design with 6 cores and 12 threads may influence specific workloads differently than mobile or server parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070 Ti's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Arc A550M at 0.4%, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at -2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at 3.1%. For Evolve specifically, these GPUs would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of each other, though architectural differences in rasterization and driver optimization could shift actual in-game performance. The RX 6800 XT, being 3.1% higher in average benchmark score, might edge out the RTX 5070 Ti in some scenarios, while the RX 6900 XT's 2% advantage suggests slightly higher headroom. The RX Vega 64 and Arc A550M are close enough that users would struggle to notice a difference in typical gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Evolve, and the data confirms strong performance across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, every preset including Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 138.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system also handles all four settings above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 87.9 FPS being the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the High preset at 75.3 FPS is the best playable option, while Ultra falls short at 51.6 FPS. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p and 1440p users can enable Ultra settings without compromise, while 4K users should stick to High or lower to maintain smooth gameplay. The system's rank of 362 out of 3700 tested combos indicates it outperforms the vast majority of configurations for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 124.3 FPS, Medium produces 93.7 FPS, High produces 75.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 51.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single-step drop occurring between High and Ultra, a 23.7 FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 217.8 FPS, Medium at 164.5 FPS, High at 133 FPS, and Ultra at 87.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is less severe than at 4K, with each preset step reducing frame rate by roughly 40-50 FPS, except for the final step from High to Ultra which drops by 45.1 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are: Low at 306.5 FPS, Medium at 245.5 FPS, High at 194.3 FPS, and Ultra at 138.1 FPS. This resolution shows the most headroom, with even Ultra staying well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The relative gaps between presets are consistent, with each step down in quality providing a significant boost in performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 362nd out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This places the system in the top 9.8% of all tested configurations, indicating that it delivers substantially better performance than the median system. The high ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's strong showing, as the RTX 5070 Ti sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU's 73rd percentile is respectable but less exceptional. The combination's overall average benchmark score of 49957 for the GPU and 19039 for the CPU reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is a bottleneck for this particular game. For Evolve, the data suggests this combo outperforms roughly 90% of tested systems, making it a very capable setup for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p or smooth 4K gameplay at reduced settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals distinct scaling patterns that illuminate how each component contributes to Evolve's performance at different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor, as frame rates range from 306.5 FPS on Low to 138.1 FPS on Ultra — a 168.4 FPS spread that demonstrates the graphics card's workload scaling. The CPU's role is less prominent at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays far above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient headroom for the game's logic and physics at high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU continues to be the primary driver, with the frame rate spread between Low (217.8 FPS) and Ultra (87.9 FPS) totaling 129.9 FPS. The CPU's contribution remains adequate, as the system sustains playable frame rates across all settings, but the reduced absolute numbers compared to 1080p show the GPU becoming more heavily loaded as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more critical, with the frame rate range from Low (124.3 FPS) to Ultra (51.6 FPS) spanning 72.7 FPS. The fact that Ultra drops below the 60 FPS threshold while the CPU's workload remains similar to lower resolutions confirms that the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU's performance, as measured by its cinebench_r23_multicore score of 12380 and single-core score of 1680, is sufficient to feed the GPU even at 4K, since the game's CPU demands do not scale with resolution. Across all resolutions, the data indicates that users seeking higher frame rates should prioritize GPU settings over CPU upgrades, as the i5-12400F's performance headroom is more than adequate for Evolve's requirements.