Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Evolve across all tested resolutions and presets. The measured data shows a combination that consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with performance scaling predictably from 4K down to 1080p. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 60 FPS at Ultra settings to 141 FPS at Low, while at 2560x1440 the span is 105 FPS to 248 FPS, and at 1920x1080 it reaches from 156 FPS to 342 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, examines the CPU and GPU roles, identifies the best settings per resolution, and provides context on how this combination ranks among other tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate starts at 60 FPS on Ultra settings. Moving down to High settings increases the average to 86 FPS, a substantial jump of 26 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K delivers an average of 110 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 93 FPS and 126 FPS respectively. The Low preset at 4K reaches an average of 141 FPS, which is the highest recorded at this resolution. The data indicates that the 4K Ultra setting sits exactly at the 60 FPS playable threshold, while all other 4K presets provide comfortable headroom above it.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales upward significantly. The Ultra preset averages 105 FPS, which is 45 FPS higher than the same preset at 4K. High settings at 1440p produce an average of 151 FPS, while Medium reaches 193 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 164 FPS and 221 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p delivers a very high average of 248 FPS. This resolution shows that even the most demanding settings maintain frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, with the gap between Ultra and Low being 143 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates are the highest in the dataset. The Ultra preset averages 156 FPS, which is 51 FPS higher than the same preset at 1440p. High settings at 1080p reach 225 FPS, and Medium averages 287 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 244 FPS and 330 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p produces an average of 342 FPS, the single highest average frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The scaling from 4K to 1080p for the Ultra preset shows a 96 FPS increase, from 60 FPS to 156 FPS, demonstrating consistent performance gains as resolution decreases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Evolve at different resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant performance factor. The frame rate differences between presets are substantial, with Ultra at 60 FPS and Low at 141 FPS, a 81 FPS spread. This large gap indicates that graphical settings and GPU workload are the primary constraints at 4K resolution. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12600KF with 10 cores and 16 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU's output at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The frame rate spread between presets narrows in percentage terms, with Ultra at 105 FPS and Low at 248 FPS. The absolute difference of 143 FPS is larger than at 4K, but the relative scaling shows the GPU still handles the majority of the workload. The CPU begins to play a more noticeable role as the resolution drops, since the GPU can produce frames faster and the processor must keep up with the increased frame rate demands.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more apparent. The Low preset reaches 342 FPS, and the Ultra preset hits 156 FPS. At these high frame rates, the CPU must manage game logic and draw calls more frequently. The Intel Core i5-12600KF's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23391 and a single-core score of 3302, indicate strong processing capability. The data shows that while the RTX 4090 remains the bottleneck at lower resolutions, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid becoming a limiting factor in Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the optimal choice. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves exactly 60 FPS on average, making it the best settings option at this resolution. This allows for maximum visual quality while staying at the playable threshold. The High preset at 4K offers 86 FPS, but Ultra provides the highest fidelity that still meets the 60 FPS requirement.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best setting, delivering an average of 105 FPS. This provides significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smoother gameplay while maintaining the highest quality preset. The data shows that at 1440p, the combination of the i5-12600KF and RTX 4090 can handle Ultra settings with room to spare, as the frame rate is 45 FPS above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset remains the best setting with an average of 156 FPS. This is the highest frame rate for any Ultra preset across all tested resolutions. The 1080p resolution allows the GPU to produce frames at a very high rate, and the CPU keeps pace effectively. The measured data confirms that Ultra settings are playable at every resolution tested, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that sits precisely at the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear: this PC can run Evolve at all tested resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra achieving an average of 60 FPS. This means that even the most demanding configuration at 4K meets the playable threshold exactly. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra reaching 105 FPS and providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 156 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold.

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination is more than capable of running Evolve with high performance. The only scenario where the system is not far above the threshold is 4K Ultra, which sits at exactly 60 FPS. All other configurations provide frame rates well above the playable threshold. The benchmark results show that this system delivers a consistently high-quality experience across the entire range of resolutions and settings tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12600KF provide context for its performance in this combination. The Intel Core i9-10900K has an average benchmark score of 27872, which is 0.3 percent lower than the i5-12600KF's score of 27799. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also 0.3 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887, 0.3 percent lower. These deltas are minimal, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Evolve when paired with the RTX 4090.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, showing no performance difference. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, which is 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9 percent higher. These small differences mean that switching to any of these GPUs would result in very similar frame rates in Evolve, though the RTX 4090's specific architecture and drivers may produce slightly different results in practice.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with the highest settings?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 105 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 342 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, which is 0.3 percent lower than the Intel Core i9-10900K's score of 27872.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 93 FPS, with a maximum of 126 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU's performance close to any rivals?

A: The RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60347 is essentially identical to the Intel Arc Pro A60's score of 60326, showing no performance difference.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 120th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the system in the top 3.2 percent of all configurations tested for this game. The high ranking reflects the strong performance demonstrated in the measured FPS data, where even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset achieves the 60 FPS playable threshold. The combination's percentile rankings for the individual components support this result, with the CPU at the 79th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The data shows that this pairing is well matched for Evolve, providing high frame rates across all resolution and settings combinations tested.