Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-13400F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 25292 places it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is also effectively tied at 25201, a 0.4% difference. On the other side, the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a 0.3% gap, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. For gaming workloads, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates, meaning the choice between them comes down to platform features rather than raw performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT shows a similar clustering in the GPU database. Its average score of 16361 is matched by the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M at 16351, a 0.1% gap. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell scores 16408, a 0.3% difference, while the AMD Radeon PRO W7500 reaches 16415, also 0.3% higher. Notably, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 appears in this range with 16504, a 0.9% advantage, which is a surprisingly small margin for such a different product tier. In practice, the RX 5700 XT would produce nearly identical frames per second to these alternatives across most games.

For Evolve specifically, the combination of this CPU and GPU places the system at rank 2732 out of 3700 tested combos in the database. That means roughly 26% of tested configurations perform better, while 74% perform worse or equal. This is a mid-pack position, reflecting the GPU's 59th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 77th percentile among all CPUs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in Evolve at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the frame rate collapses from 60.9 FPS on Low settings to 34.3 FPS on High and 22.5 FPS on Ultra. This dramatic scaling, a 63% drop from Low to Ultra, indicates the RX 5700 XT is overwhelmed by the pixel count and shader complexity at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with more headroom. Low settings produce 107.6 FPS, Medium drops to 82.4 FPS, High reaches 63.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 44.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 59%, showing the GPU still dominates the performance curve, but the CPU has enough capacity to feed the GPU at this resolution without additional constraints.

At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to matter more. Low settings hit 156 FPS, which suggests the i5-13400F can push frames well beyond the GPU's comfortable range. Medium reaches 121.2 FPS, High 97.5 FPS, and Ultra 68.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 56%, slightly less steep than at higher resolutions, indicating that at 1080p the CPU's single-thread performance starts to become a factor, especially at lower settings where the GPU has less work per frame.

The verdict data confirms this split. At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, High, Medium, and Low all clear 60 FPS, with High being the most demanding playable preset. At 1920x1080, all four presets including Ultra clear 60 FPS. This progression shows that the GPU is the limiting factor for higher resolutions, while the CPU only becomes relevant at 1080p where the GPU is less stressed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows a steep performance cliff. Ultra settings average 22.5 FPS, which is unplayable under any standard. High settings improve to 34.3 FPS, still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings reach 47.1 FPS, approaching playability but not quite there. Low settings are the only option that clears 60 FPS, averaging 60.9 FPS. This is a narrow margin, just 0.9 FPS above the playable threshold, meaning any scene with heavier effects could dip below.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. Ultra settings average 44.2 FPS, still short of 60 FPS. High settings hit 63.7 FPS, clearing the threshold by a comfortable margin. Medium settings reach 82.4 FPS, and Low settings produce 107.6 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High represents a 44% performance gain, making High the sweet spot for visual quality versus frame rate at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Ultra averages 68.5 FPS, High reaches 97.5 FPS, Medium delivers 121.2 FPS, and Low hits 156 FPS. The Ultra result is the most important, as it shows the combo can handle maximum settings at 1080p with room to spare. The gap between Ultra and High is 29.5 FPS, indicating that even at the highest preset, the system is not severely strained.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded, so the analysis relies on average FPS only. This means the data does not capture frame time spikes or stutters, but the averages suggest consistent performance within each preset.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset including Ultra, which averages 68.5 FPS. This is the only resolution where maximum visual quality is achievable at a playable frame rate. At 2560x1440, High settings are the ceiling, averaging 63.7 FPS, while Medium and Low also stay above 60 FPS. Ultra falls to 44.2 FPS, which is not playable.

At 3840x2160, the system barely qualifies as playable. Only Low settings average above 60 FPS, at 60.9 FPS. Medium drops to 47.1 FPS, High to 34.3 FPS, and Ultra to 22.5 FPS. The 4K Low result is marginal, and users seeking a stable experience at 4K should consider lower resolutions or reduced settings.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable at all settings, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is playable only at Low. The system's rank of 2732 out of 3700 combos reflects this, showing it is a capable mid-range configuration for older titles like Evolve, which released in 2015, but not a high-end performer.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which averages 60.9 FPS. This is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. The margin is slim, so users should expect occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 63.7 FPS. This provides a good balance of visual quality and performance, with Medium at 82.4 FPS as a more conservative option if frame rate stability is a priority.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, averaging 68.5 FPS. This is the only resolution where maximum settings are viable, and the 8.5 FPS margin above 60 FPS offers some headroom for complex scenes.

For users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, the data shows that Low settings at 1080p produce 156 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Medium at 1080p reaches 121.2 FPS, and High at 1080p delivers 97.5 FPS, all well above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination ranks 2732 out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places it in the 74th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 74% of all tested configurations for this game. The CPU's 77th percentile among all CPUs and the GPU's 59th percentile among all GPUs combine to produce a mid-pack result.

The ranking reflects the GPU's relative weakness compared to the CPU. The i5-13400F is a strong performer, sitting at the 77th percentile, but the RX 5700 XT is only at the 59th percentile. In Evolve, which is a graphically demanding FPS title, the GPU bottleneck limits the overall system ranking.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this system would perform similarly to one pairing the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a GPU matching the Radeon Pro 5600M, or an Intel Core 5 120 with a graphics solution similar to the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell. These combinations would land within 1% of each other in aggregate benchmarks, and in Evolve specifically, the frame rate differences would be minimal.

The takeaway is that this combo is a solid mid-range option for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but it is not competitive at 4K beyond Low settings. Users with this hardware should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High for the best experience, and they can expect performance that aligns with other mid-range systems from the same era.