Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is an exceptional combination for Evolve, delivering 60+ FPS at every tested resolution and preset, with the only exception being 4K Ultra. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the 94th percentile (rank 200 out of 3700 tested combos), and the GPU clearly dominates the performance equation at higher resolutions while the CPU keeps up with high-refresh 1080p demands.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on a 4K display?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. The measured data shows 4K High averages 79.8 FPS, 4K Medium averages 106.8 FPS, and 4K Low averages 133.6 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 58.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset runs at an average of 100.2 FPS, making it the best visual quality option while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 scores an average benchmark score of 56083, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55757 (0.6% slower), while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367 (2.2% faster).

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: The data suggests the CPU is sufficient. The i5-12400F scores 19039 on average benchmarks (73rd percentile), and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, scores 19047 (essentially identical). At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 306 FPS, indicating the CPU does not severely limit frame rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 214.7. At 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 79.8 FPS. This represents a 62.8% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 outperform its nearest rivals in raw compute?

A: In GPU compute benchmarks, the RTX 5080 scores 21789. This is lower than its overall 3Dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 but shows strong compute capability. The GPU's passmark G3D score is 36565, placing it well above the 87th percentile.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, maintains a strong single-threaded presence with a 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and a passmark single-thread score of 3481. The GPU, however, becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 306 FPS on Low settings and 146.7 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 52.1% performance drop, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased graphical load while the CPU maintains frame delivery. At 1080p, the CPU's 3dmark 2-thread score of 1699 and 4-thread score of 3067 suggest it can keep up with the high frame rates demanded by the RTX 5080.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more GPU dependency. Low settings produce 240.5 FPS, while Ultra produces 100.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 58.3%, which is larger than the 1080p gap, confirming the GPU is becoming the primary performance driver. The CPU's cinebench r23 multicore score of 12380 provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at these frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. The RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are pushed to their limits. The 4K Ultra preset drops to 58.3 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High maintains 79.8 FPS. The scaling from 4K Low (133.6 FPS) to 4K Ultra (58.3 FPS) represents a 56.4% reduction, nearly identical to the 1440p scaling, indicating consistent GPU-bound behavior.

The CPU's role at 4K is less demanding but still relevant. The i5-12400F's passmark multithread score of 19433 and geekbench multicore score of 9472 ensure it can process game logic and physics without stalling the GPU. The combination of a powerful GPU and a capable mid-range CPU proves balanced for Evolve, with the GPU being the limiting factor only at maximum settings in 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested shows the highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 306 FPS, making this the only tested configuration that exceeds 300 FPS. Medium settings average 272.8 FPS, High settings average 214.7 FPS, and Ultra settings average 146.7 FPS. All presets at 1080p are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset delivering more than double the required frame rate.

2560x1440: At 1440p, the frame rates remain impressive but show the expected decrease from 1080p. Low settings average 240.5 FPS, Medium settings average 182.1 FPS, High settings average 146.5 FPS, and Ultra settings average 100.2 FPS. The 1440p Ultra preset provides a 70.7% higher frame rate than the 4K Ultra preset (100.2 vs 58.3), demonstrating that 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming with this hardware.

3840x2160: The 4K results show the RTX 5080's limits. Low settings average 133.6 FPS, Medium settings average 106.8 FPS, and High settings average 79.8 FPS — all above the 60 FPS threshold. However, Ultra settings drop to 58.3 FPS, which is 2.8% below the playable threshold. The 4K High preset is the best playable option, offering a 36.8% improvement over Ultra (79.8 vs 58.3) while still maintaining visual quality.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step from Low to Medium to High to Ultra costs roughly 20-25% of the frame rate at any given resolution. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is approximately 21-32% depending on settings, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is approximately 44-50%. These scaling patterns indicate a well-balanced system where the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are fully utilized as resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400F's nearest rivals in benchmark performance are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (avg score 19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (avg score 19056, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U (avg score 18982, 0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X (avg score 18979, 0.3% delta). All four alternatives score within 0.3% of the i5-12400F, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the RTX 5080. The AMD EPYC 7773X is a server-class processor but its benchmark parity suggests it would handle the game's CPU demands equally well.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (avg score 55757, 0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (avg score 55698, 0.7% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (avg score 54828, 2.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (avg score 57367, 2.2% faster). The RTX 5080 sits in the middle of this group, with the RX 9070 GRE being the only rival that outperforms it by a measurable margin. When paired with the i5-12400F, any of these GPUs would deliver very similar performance in Evolve, with the RX 9070 GRE providing approximately 2.2% higher average FPS and the Radeon 8060S providing 0.6% lower FPS.

The practical implication is that users with any of these alternative CPUs or GPUs can expect frame rates within a few percentage points of the tested combo. For example, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE would likely produce roughly 2.2% higher FPS across all resolutions, pushing 4K Ultra from 58.3 to approximately 59.6 FPS — still below the 60 FPS threshold but closer. Conversely, the AMD Radeon 8060S would produce approximately 0.6% lower FPS, keeping 4K Ultra at around 57.9 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 200th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 5.4% of all systems tested. This rank reflects the strong overall performance of the pair, with the GPU's 87th percentile standing and the CPU's 73rd percentile standing combining to create a system that handles Evolve exceptionally well.

The rank of 200 out of 3700 means there are 199 combos that perform better, but these are likely to feature higher-end CPUs (such as the Core i9 or Ryzen 9 series) paired with the RTX 5080 or faster GPUs. The data indicates that the i5-12400F does not significantly hold back the RTX 5080 in Evolve, as the combo still achieves high frame rates across all resolutions. The 73rd percentile CPU ranking suggests that while the i5-12400F is not the fastest processor available, it is more than adequate for this game.

The GPU's 87th percentile ranking is the primary driver of the overall combo rank. The RTX 5080's passmark G3D score of 36565 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 demonstrate its position among the top GPUs. When combined with the CPU's 3dmark max threads score of 5912 and cinebench r23 multicore score of 12380, the system delivers a balanced profile that ranks in the 94th percentile for Evolve specifically.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at 60+ FPS in nearly every configuration tested. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low (306 FPS), Medium (272.8), High (214.7), and Ultra (146.7) — clear the 60 FPS threshold by a massive margin. The 1080p Ultra preset provides more than double the playable frame rate, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable. The Ultra preset averages 100.2 FPS, which is 67% above the 60 FPS threshold. Even the most demanding 1440p settings provide a comfortable buffer for demanding gameplay moments. The 1440p Ultra preset is the recommended configuration for users prioritizing both visual quality and high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system remains playable but requires settings adjustments. High settings average 79.8 FPS, Medium settings average 106.8 FPS, and Low settings average 133.6 FPS — all above the threshold. However, Ultra settings drop to 58.3 FPS, which is 2.8% below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users with 4K displays should use High settings for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it provides 79.8 FPS while maintaining most graphical enhancements.

The verdict is clear: this combo delivers a fully playable Evolve experience at 1080p and 1440p with all settings maxed, and at 4K with High settings. The only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which misses the mark by a slim margin. For competitive play, 1080p Low at 306 FPS or 1440p Low at 240.5 FPS offers extreme responsiveness, while the 1440p Ultra at 100.2 FPS provides the best combination of visual quality and smooth gameplay.