Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable experience in Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combination averages 87 FPS on High settings, with Low settings reaching 144.1 FPS and Medium hitting 114 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p still holds above the 60 FPS playability threshold with an average of 64.1 FPS, making it the best fully playable setting at that resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops to 59 FPS on High, just under the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium averages 77.9 FPS and Low reaches 100.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically: High settings average only 32.1 FPS, Medium drops to 42 FPS, Low falls to 57.5 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 21.9 FPS. No 4K preset in the recorded data stays at or above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset delivers an average of 144.1 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations. Medium settings at 1080p average 114 FPS, while High drops to 87 FPS. The most demanding preset at 1080p, Ultra, still manages an average of 64.1 FPS, which keeps it above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 80 FPS, indicating that the GPU has headroom at this resolution even under heavy load.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are lower across the board. Low settings produce 100.1 FPS, Medium yields 77.9 FPS, High falls to 59 FPS, and Ultra averages 42.4 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is 18.9 FPS, which is a significant jump in performance cost for that preset tier. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is 16.6 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a heavy penalty on the RTX 2060.

At 3840x2160, the data shows no playable presets. Low settings average 57.5 FPS, which is the closest to the 60 FPS threshold but still below it. Medium averages 42 FPS, High averages 32.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 21.9 FPS. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 35.6 FPS, which represents a 62% reduction in performance relative to the Low preset. The recorded data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so the analysis relies on average FPS values only.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific CPU and GPU combination ranks 2907 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. That places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, which is consistent with the RTX 2060 being an older graphics card relative to many other tested configurations. The combo rank reflects the combined performance of both components, and the data indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F, scores at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 scores at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. This suggests the pairing is imbalanced in favor of the processor, with the graphics card being the weaker link in demanding scenarios.

The rank of 2907 out of 3700 means that roughly 21% of tested combos perform worse than this setup in Evolve, while about 79% perform better. The rank is a composite measure, and the actual playability depends heavily on resolution and settings, as shown by the measured FPS data. At 1080p, this combo is comfortably in playable territory across all presets, which is a notable achievement given its overall rank. At 4K, however, the rank does not translate into playability, as none of the presets reach 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F in the database are all close in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an avgScore of 25284, which is nearly identical to the i5-13400F's 25292, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is 0.3 percent higher than the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, again 0.3 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4 percent lower. In practical terms, these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU, as the performance differences are within measurement noise.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rivals in the database are similarly close. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has an avgScore of 15283, essentially matching the RTX 2060's 15290, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, which is 0.1 percent lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, which is 0.6 percent lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, which is 0.8 percent lower. A user with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-13400F would see almost the same frame rates in Evolve as with the RTX 2060, since the average benchmark scores are within 1 percent of each other.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 64.1, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings at 1440p average 77.9 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. High settings at this resolution average 59 FPS, which falls below the threshold.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 4K is 57.5 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra presets average 42, 32.1, and 21.9 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 has an avgBenchmarkScore of 15290. Its nearest rivals are the GTX 580 at 15283, the Radeon 680M at 15270, the RTX 3050 OEM at 15199, and the RX 7600 at 15171. All are within 0.8 percent of the RTX 2060's score.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the database for this game?

A: The combination ranks 2907 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU. At 3840x2160, even Low settings fail to reach 60 FPS, averaging 57.5 FPS. The CPU's high percentile ranking relative to the GPU indicates the processor is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in which component matters more as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's strong benchmark scores allow the GPU to push high frame rates: Low settings reach 144.1 FPS, and even Ultra stays above 60. The i5-13400F's 77th percentile ranking among CPUs means it can feed the RTX 2060 adequately at this resolution. The GPU, at the 58th percentile, becomes the primary constraint only when settings are raised to Ultra, where the frame rate drops to 64.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more prominent. The frame rate at Low settings is 100.1 FPS, which is still high, but the drop to High at 59 FPS shows that the RTX 2060 struggles as the pixel count increases. The CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized at this resolution, as the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor. The difference between Low and High at 1440p is 41.1 FPS, compared to a 57.1 FPS difference at 1080p, indicating that the GPU's performance ceiling is being reached.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. No preset reaches 60 FPS, and the frame rates range from 21.9 FPS at Ultra to 57.5 FPS at Low. The CPU's capability is largely irrelevant at this resolution, as the RTX 2060 cannot render the frame within the time required for smooth gameplay. The scaling between resolutions confirms this: at High settings, the average FPS drops from 87 at 1080p to 59 at 1440p to 32.1 at 4K. This is a 63% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is far more than the CPU alone could cause.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 64.1 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while maintaining playability. All four presets at 1080p are playable, with Low at 144.1, Medium at 114, and High at 87 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, averaging 77.9 FPS. High settings at 1440p average 59 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, so Medium is the optimal choice for a balance of visual quality and smooth performance. Low settings at 1440p average 100.1 FPS, but Medium provides a better visual experience while still staying well above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The closest option is Low, which averages 57.5 FPS, but this is still below the 60 FPS threshold. Users targeting 4K with this combo would need to lower the resolution to 1440p or accept frame rates below 60 FPS. The recorded data shows no configuration at 4K that meets the playability standard.