Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a broadly capable experience in Evolve, with benchmark results showing that the combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution when settings are chosen appropriately. At 1920x1080, the system sustains high frame rates across all presets, while 2560x1440 requires dropping from Ultra to High for a comfortable margin, and 3840x2160 demands Medium settings to hold the playable line. The data indicates a CPU that ranks in the 77th percentile against all tested processors and a GPU in the 58th percentile, with the measured frame rates reflecting a balance where the graphics card becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 85 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings remain fully playable, with all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—staying above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 with a delta of 0%, while the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 with a delta of -0.3%, indicating near-identical performance levels across these processors.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to nearby graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862 with a delta of -0.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 with a delta of -1.7%, showing the RX 7700 is slightly behind that card but nearly tied with the R9 370X.

Q: At 3840x2160, which settings are considered playable according to the verdict data?

A: The verdict for 3840x2160 lists Low and Medium as playable settings, with Medium being the best option at an average of 60 FPS. High settings drop to 47 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 135 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 57 FPS average. This represents a difference of 78 FPS, with Ultra falling just short of the 60 FPS threshold and High settings providing a safer 82 FPS average.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested hardware combinations for this game?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1720 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the distribution. This ranking reflects the system's ability to play the game at medium-to-high settings across most resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution is determined by the measured data. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 85 FPS average, making it the highest quality option that clears the threshold. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 82 FPS average, which is the best playable setting since Ultra drops to 57 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset reaches exactly 60 FPS average, with min FPS of 51 and max FPS of 68, making it the highest playable setting at 4K.

The progression across resolutions shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the maximum playable preset steps down one tier. At 1080p, all presets including Ultra are viable. At 1440p, Ultra becomes marginal at 57 FPS, so High is the recommended ceiling. At 4K, even High falls to 47 FPS, leaving Medium as the only preset that maintains the 60 FPS average requirement.

These settings represent the ceiling for smooth gameplay, not necessarily the optimal balance for every user. The data shows that dropping one preset below the maximum playable option typically provides a substantial frame rate cushion, such as the jump from 82 FPS at High to 105 FPS at Medium in 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284 and a delta of 0%, indicating identical overall performance. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 with a delta of -0.3%, meaning it is effectively a match within measurement variance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365 with a delta of -0.3%, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 with a delta of 0.4%, showing the i5-13400F is nearly indistinguishable from these four processors in aggregate benchmark results.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7700, the closest GPU rival is the AMD Radeon R9 370X with an average score of 15862 and a delta of -0.1%, putting the two cards essentially at parity. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014 with a delta of -1%, slightly ahead of the RX 7700. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679 with a delta of 1.1%, placing it just behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 with a delta of -1.7%, making it the strongest competitor in this group by a small margin.

In practical terms for Evolve, swapping the i5-13400F for any of its nearest CPU rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates, since the delta values are all within 0.4%. Similarly, replacing the RX 7700 with an R9 370X would yield benchmark scores that are virtually the same, while an RTX 3060 Ti might offer a marginal improvement of about 1.7% based on the average score difference.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Evolve, with playable performance at all three tested resolutions when using appropriate settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 85 FPS average, making this the most comfortable resolution for high-quality gameplay. At 2560x1440, the verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable, with High being the best option at 82 FPS average; Ultra falls short at 57 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium at exactly 60 FPS average representing the best playable setting.

The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the measured results show that the system meets or exceeds this at every resolution with the recommended settings. The 4K Medium result is the tightest margin, with an average of exactly 60 FPS and a minimum of 51 FPS, meaning brief dips below the threshold are possible during demanding scenes. The 1440p High setting provides a more comfortable cushion at 82 FPS average, while 1080p Ultra at 85 FPS offers both high quality and a solid frame rate margin.

Users targeting 4K should expect to run Medium settings for a consistent experience, while 1440p users can enjoy High settings without concern. At 1080p, the system has headroom to spare, with even the most demanding preset staying well above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts depending on the workload. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all settings, ranging from 201 FPS at Low to 85 FPS at Ultra, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently at this resolution. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p shows a 116 FPS range, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower settings where CPU overhead is less impactful.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to a range of 135 FPS at Low to 57 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p, with a 78 FPS difference, which points to the GPU becoming more dominant as pixel count increases. The CPU still matters at 1440p, but the data shows that the GPU's rendering workload limits performance more severely at higher presets, as evidenced by the Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the range compresses further, with Low at 77 FPS and Ultra at 32 FPS, a 45 FPS spread. The 4K results strongly indicate that the GPU is the limiting component, as even Low settings cannot reach the frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, where the RX 7700's rendering capacity determines the outcome. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, illustrating the GPU's variability under heavy load.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the CPU provides sufficient headroom at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the dominant constraint as resolution and preset quality increase. The i5-13400F's strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191, ensure that it does not hold back the RX 7700 in this title, which appears to scale primarily with GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1720 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 46.5th percentile of all configurations. This mid-pack ranking indicates that while the system is capable of playing the game at 60 FPS at most resolutions, it is not among the top-performing combinations in the database. The rank reflects the GPU's 58th percentile standing and the CPU's 77th percentile, suggesting that the graphics card is the component holding the combo back from a higher position.

Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RX 7700's performance relative to the RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 1.7% higher on average, suggests that swapping in that card could improve the combo's rank. Similarly, the CPU's rivals are all within 0.4% in average score, meaning CPU swaps would have minimal impact on the overall ranking. The mid-pack rank is consistent with the measured frame rates: the system handles 1080p and 1440p well, but struggles at 4K Ultra, which limits its standing among higher-end configurations.

The rank of 1720 out of 3700 means roughly 54% of tested combos perform better in Evolve, but the system still delivers playable performance across the board. For users with this hardware, the data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor, and any upgrade path would focus on the GPU to improve the combo's ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show the following frame rates: Low settings produce an average of 201 FPS, Medium settings average 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 and a maximum of 179, High settings average 122 FPS, and Ultra settings average 85 FPS. The minimum and maximum values for Medium provide the only range data at this resolution, indicating a 46 FPS spread between the lowest and highest frames.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 135 FPS for Low, 105 FPS for Medium with a minimum of 89 and a maximum of 120, 82 FPS for High, and 57 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a 31 FPS range, which is narrower than at 1080p, suggesting more consistent frame pacing at the higher resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results drop significantly: Low averages 77 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 68, High averages 47 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The 4K Medium range of 17 FPS is the tightest of any resolution, reflecting the GPU's consistent workload at this pixel count. The 4K Ultra result at 32 FPS is the lowest measured value across all configurations, confirming that the RX 7700 is not capable of running the game at maximum settings in 4K.

The complete dataset shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p provides the highest frame rates with the widest range between Low and Ultra, 1440p offers solid performance with a narrower spread, and 4K requires reduced settings to maintain playability. The Medium preset at each resolution serves as the midpoint, with 156 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K, illustrating the expected scaling as resolution increases.