Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination delivers a highly variable experience in Evolve, one that is dictated almost entirely by resolution and preset selection. The recorded data shows this pairing can achieve smooth, playable frame rates, but only within a specific window of settings. At 3840x2160, the results are uniformly below playable thresholds. High settings produce an average of 21.2 FPS, while Low settings reach 32.3 FPS. Medium settings yield 21.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14.6 FPS. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that 4K gaming with this hardware is not a viable option for Evolve.

Stepping down to 2560x1440 improves performance considerably, yet still falls short of the playable mark across all presets. The Low preset averages 54.1 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but remains below 60 FPS. Medium settings average 39 FPS, High settings average 30.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 22.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial, with a drop of roughly 15 FPS, suggesting that the rendering load increases sharply beyond the lowest settings. At 1920x1080, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 74.4 FPS, Medium settings average 61.1 FPS, High settings average 49.3 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35.8 FPS. This resolution offers the only path to a stable 60 FPS or higher experience, and the data indicates that both Low and Medium presets clear the threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings deliver 32.3 FPS, High settings deliver 21.2 FPS, Medium settings deliver 21.1 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 14.6 FPS. The difference between Low and the next tier is notable, as Low outperforms Medium by more than 11 FPS, while High and Medium are nearly identical. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is heavily saturated, and the distinction between certain presets becomes less impactful than the overall resolution load.

At 2560x1440, the recorded averages show a wider spread. Low settings reach 54.1 FPS, Medium settings reach 39 FPS, High settings reach 30.8 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 22.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra is consistent, with each step down in quality costing a meaningful number of frames. The jump from Low to Medium is the largest single drop, at roughly 15 FPS, which indicates that the Medium preset introduces a significant increase in shader or geometry complexity. High to Ultra also costs about 8 FPS, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the only playable results. Low settings average 74.4 FPS, Medium settings average 61.1 FPS, High settings average 49.3 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35.8 FPS. The margin between Low and Medium is about 13 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is nearly 12 FPS. Ultra is more than 25 FPS below Low, demonstrating that the most demanding preset imposes a heavy penalty on this hardware. The database does not include min or max FPS values for any of these configurations, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which still provide a clear picture of performance scaling.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS for the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is 61.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset available at 2560x1440?

A: None of the presets at 2560x1440 reach 60 FPS. The highest average is 54.1 FPS on Low settings, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 14.6 FPS, making it the slowest recorded configuration for this combination.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average FPS for this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 74.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is the difference between Low and Medium settings at 1920x1080 significant?

A: Yes, the difference is about 13 FPS, with Low at 74.4 FPS and Medium at 61.1 FPS. Both remain above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: No. All presets at 3840x2160 fall well below 60 FPS, with the highest being 32.3 FPS on Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination at 3480 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower percentile of all recorded configurations, indicating that while it is not the weakest possible pairing, it is far from optimized for this title. The rank reflects the overall average performance across all tested resolutions and presets, and the data shows that the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates outside of 1080p. The fact that only two presets at a single resolution manage to clear 60 FPS explains the low standing. Many other combinations in the database likely achieve playable frame rates across multiple resolutions, which pushes this pairing down the list.

The GPU sits at the 74th percentile among all tested GPUs, and the CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all tested CPUs. Despite these respectable individual rankings, the combined result for Evolve is poor. This suggests that the game is demanding enough to expose the GPU's limitations, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance headroom does not translate into higher frame rates when the GPU is already saturated. The combo rank of 3480 out of 3700 is a strong indicator that users seeking a smooth Evolve experience should expect to play at 1080p with lowered presets or consider different hardware.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, meaning every preset fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies, with no preset achieving playable frame rates. At 1920x1080, the situation improves, with two presets clearing the threshold. The Low preset averages 74.4 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 61.1 FPS. The best playable setting at 1080p is Medium, with an average of 61.1 FPS, which barely exceeds the playable threshold. High and Ultra presets at 1080p fall short, at 49.3 FPS and 35.8 FPS respectively.

For users willing to accept 1080p as their resolution, this combination delivers a playable experience on Medium settings. The margin above 60 FPS is slim, so frame rate fluctuations could potentially dip below the threshold, but the average data supports playability. At higher resolutions, the hardware is simply not sufficient for Evolve. The GPU's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are likely contributing factors to the steep performance decline at 1440p and 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals an interesting dynamic between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 14.6 on Ultra to 32.3 on Low, with a spread of about 18 FPS. At 2560x1440, the spread widens to about 31 FPS, from 22.6 on Ultra to 54.1 on Low. At 1920x1080, the spread is even larger at about 38 FPS, from 35.8 on Ultra to 74.4 on Low. This widening spread at lower resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes less of a bottleneck as resolution decreases, allowing preset changes to have a greater relative impact on performance.

The CPU, with 10 cores and 16 threads, is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most of these scenarios. Its high single-thread score of 3925 in Passmark supports this interpretation, as Evolve, being a 2015 FPS title, likely relies heavily on a few powerful cores. The GPU, on the other hand, shows clear signs of saturation at higher resolutions. The difference between 4K and 1440p on the same preset illustrates this well: High settings at 1440p averages 30.8 FPS at 2560x1440, which is about 10 FPS higher than at 3840x2160. The same pattern holds for Medium settings, which averages 39 FPS at 1440p versus 21.1 FPS at 4K. This scaling points to the GPU as the primary constraint, with the CPU providing enough headroom to maintain consistent frame times as long as the GPU can keep up with the load.

At 1920x1080, the GPU still matters, but the CPU's role becomes more visible. The fact that Medium settings at 1080p average 61.1 FPS, while the CPU is quite capable, suggests that the combination of the two is adequate for achieving playable results at this resolution. The GPU, despite its age, can handle the game at lower presets, and the CPU ensures that frame delivery remains stable enough to maintain playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings per resolution are determined by the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset meets this criterion. The highest average is 32.3 FPS on Low, which is well below the threshold, so there is no best setting to report for this resolution. At 2560x1440, the same situation applies, with the highest average being 54.1 FPS on Low, still below 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Medium, with an average FPS of 61.1. This is the only resolution where the user can select Medium and still achieve a playable frame rate, albeit with a slim margin above the threshold.

The choice between Low and Medium at 1080p is the only real decision a user needs to make. Low averages 74.4 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS, while Medium averages 61.1 FPS, which barely clears the mark. The data suggests Medium is the recommended choice for users who want the best visual quality without sacrificing playability, as it is the most demanding preset that remains playable. High and Ultra are not playable at 1080p options, averaging 49.3 FPS and 35.8 FPS respectively.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users looking at similar hardware, the database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU that show similar average scores. The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K, which has an average score of 27872 and a delta of -0.3 percent, indicating it is essentially tied with the i5-12600KF. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has an average score of 27712 and a delta of 0.3 percent, also a near match. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has an average score of 27887 and a delta of -0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average score of 27896 and a delta of -0.3 percent. These CPUs would behave very similarly in terms of overall benchmark scores, meaning they would likely provide similar frame rates in Evolve.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, with an average score of 28874 and a delta of -0.4 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 470, with an average score of 28996 and a delta of -0.8 percent, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000, with an average score of 28421 and a delta of 1.2 percent. The AMD Radeon R9 M295X has an average score of 28580 and a delta of 0.7 percent. These GPUs are all within a small delta from the RX 570's average, so users with these cards would see comparable results in Evolve, within a small margin. The data suggests that swapping to any of these alternatives would yield similar performance, with no significant difference in frame rates at any resolution or preset.