Evolve

This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 in the game Evolve. The data is derived directly from benchmark results, with all figures sourced from the provided measurements. The focus is on frame rates across resolutions and settings, the practical limits of the hardware, and how this combination compares with other tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Evolve shows a clear scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 246.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this setup. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 193.9 FPS, while the High preset yields 149.5 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 104.8 FPS, indicating substantial headroom at this resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a predictable decline. The Low preset averages 168.4 FPS, followed by Medium at 129 FPS and High at 103.1 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration tested, produces an average of 71 FPS. This represents a 32.3% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, showing that the GPU workload increases significantly with resolution, but the hardware still manages a playable experience at the highest settings.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the limits of this combination. The Low preset averages 94.8 FPS, which is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 73.6 FPS, and High falls to 56 FPS — just below the playable mark. The Ultra preset averages 37.8 FPS, which is not suitable for smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial, with a 57.1 FPS difference, indicating that the RX 9070's rendering capabilities are strained by the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data was recorded for any of the tested configurations. The analysis therefore relies solely on average FPS values, which provide a consistent basis for comparison across settings and resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this benchmark is defined as 60 FPS or higher. Based on the measured averages, the recommended settings for each resolution are as follows.

At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 104.8 FPS. This makes Ultra the best setting for 1080p, as it provides the highest visual quality without compromising playability.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. Low, Medium, High, and Ultra all average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, with an average of 71 FPS, is the best choice for this resolution. It maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold while delivering the maximum graphical detail.

At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS line. Low averages 94.8 FPS, and Medium averages 73.6 FPS. The High preset falls short at 56 FPS, and Ultra is far below at 37.8 FPS. Therefore, the best settings for 4K are Medium, which provides a playable average of 73.6 FPS while offering more visual detail than the Low preset.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 37.8 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Medium, with an average of 73.6 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it averages 71 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the most demanding setting that remains playable.

Q: How does the 1080p Ultra performance compare to 1440p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 104.8 FPS. At 2560x1440 with Ultra, the average is 71 FPS. This represents a 32.3% decrease in performance when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest average frame rate?

A: The highest recorded average is 246.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the fastest result across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: Is the High preset playable at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset is only playable at 1080p and 1440p.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings at a single resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra is 57.1 FPS (94.8 FPS vs 37.8 FPS). This is the largest spread observed in the dataset, highlighting the significant impact of graphical settings at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database provides comparable hardware based on average benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has a nearly identical average score with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also close, with deltas of -0.3% each. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails by a small margin at 0.4%. These processors would likely deliver similar frame rates in Evolve, as their CPU performance is effectively equivalent in synthetic benchmarks.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9070, the closest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, with a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, with a delta of -0.8%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and RTX 2080 SUPER also fall within a narrow range, with deltas of 1.1% and -1.2%, respectively. In practical terms, these GPUs should produce comparable average frame rates to the RX 9070 in Evolve, though the exact results would depend on driver optimizations and specific game workloads.

The data indicates that the CPU and GPU each have a set of near-identical alternatives. Users with any of these components could expect similar performance characteristics in this game, with minor variations that are within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results allow for an assessment of which component plays a larger role in Evolve at each resolution. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K provides insight into the balance between CPU and GPU workload.

At 1920x1080, the CPU is likely the primary driver of performance. The gap between Low and Ultra is 141.4 FPS (246.2 vs 104.8), which is the largest absolute difference among all resolutions. This suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower resolutions, and the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes a limiting factor. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, appears sufficient for this task, as even the Ultra preset maintains a high average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a more prominent role. The frame rates drop across all settings, with Ultra falling from 104.8 FPS to 71 FPS. This 33.8 FPS reduction indicates that the RX 9070 is now more heavily taxed by the increased pixel count. However, the CPU still keeps pace, as all presets remain above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The High preset falls below 60 FPS, and Ultra drops to 37.8 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a 47% reduction in Ultra performance (71 to 37.8 FPS), which is more pronounced than the 32.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This exponential decline is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where the rendering workload outpaces the CPU's ability to influence frame rates.

The data shows that Evolve becomes progressively more GPU-dependent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, but the i5-13400F is still capable of supporting high frame rates. At 4K, the RX 9070's limits are exposed, and the CPU's role is diminished. For users targeting 1440p, both components are well balanced, with no single part creating a bottleneck.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination can run Evolve at a playable level in the majority of tested configurations. The verdict by resolution is clear.

At 1920x1080, all presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 104.8 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this setup, as it allows for maximum visual quality with substantial performance headroom.

At 2560x1440, the system also handles all presets above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, which is playable, though with less margin than at 1080p. This resolution offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Low and Medium presets. Low averages 94.8 FPS, and Medium averages 73.6 FPS. The High preset falls short at 56 FPS, and Ultra is not viable at 37.8 FPS. For 4K gaming, users must accept reduced settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

In summary, this PC can run Evolve at 1080p and 1440p with the highest settings, and at 4K with medium settings. The hardware is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions and remains capable at 4K with appropriate adjustments.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 holds a rank of 1095 out of 3700 tested combinations in this game. This places the setup in the upper third of all tested configurations, indicating that it performs better than the majority of alternatives.

The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The i5-13400F scores in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 9070 is in the 69th percentile among GPUs. These are both respectable positions, and their combination results in a system that is well above average for Evolve.

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU have average scores that are within 1.2% of the components in this setup. This suggests that the 1095 rank is not an outlier, but rather a consistent result that would be similar for a range of comparable hardware. Users with slightly different CPUs or GPUs from the rival lists would likely see their combinations ranked in a similar range, with only minor deviations based on the exact components.

Overall, this combo ranks in the 70th percentile of all tested configurations, confirming that it delivers strong performance for this game. The data supports the conclusion that this is a capable pairing for Evolve, with the primary limitation being the GPU at 4K with ultra settings.