Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the system delivers an average of 37.4 FPS on High settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Dropping to Medium produces 49.7 FPS, still short of the target. Low settings at 4K reach exactly 60.0 FPS, making it the only playable option at this resolution. Ultra settings at 3840x2160 yield only 27.7 FPS, which is noticeably demanding for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results improve substantially. High settings average 63.1 FPS, which clears the playable threshold. Medium settings deliver 85.3 FPS, and Low settings reach 109.0 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 44.4 FPS, which remains below the 60 FPS target. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is significant: 63.1 versus 44.4, a difference of roughly 42% in average frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system performs strongly across all presets. Low settings average 162.1 FPS, Medium settings reach 127.0 FPS, High settings achieve 97.4 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain 67.9 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra being the most demanding option at 67.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 162.1 down to 67.9 FPS, which indicates the game scales heavily with graphical fidelity.

The database records average FPS values only, with no minimum or maximum frame times captured for any resolution or preset. The data indicates that resolution has a stronger impact than preset selection: moving from 1080p Ultra (67.9 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (44.4 FPS) reduces performance by about 35%, while moving from 1440p High (63.1 FPS) to 1440p Medium (85.3 FPS) improves performance by roughly 35%. These measurements come from actual hardware testing, not estimates.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 60 FPS on 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low settings is exactly 60.0 FPS. Medium settings produce 49.7 FPS, and High settings drop to 37.4 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings are the most demanding preset that maintains playable performance. The recorded average is 63.1 FPS at 1440p High. Medium (85.3 FPS) and Low (109.0 FPS) also clear the threshold, but Ultra at 44.4 FPS does not.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average at 1080p Ultra is 67.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only resolution in the dataset where Ultra settings achieve playable performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby processors in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284, which is 0% different. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362, a difference of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25,365, another -0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201, which is 0.4% higher.

Q: What GPU alternatives would perform similarly to the RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18,093. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18,159, which is -0.4% different. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18,189, a -0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18,373, which is -1.5% different. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18,383, another -1.6% difference.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU more at different resolutions?

A: The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, even Ultra settings maintain 67.9 FPS, indicating the CPU has enough headroom. At 4K, only Low settings reach 60.0 FPS, showing the GPU struggles with higher pixel counts. The CPU benchmark percentile of 77 versus the GPU percentile of 62 supports this interpretation.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with a measured average of 60.0 FPS. This is the only playable setting at 4K. Medium (49.7) and High (37.4) both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra (27.7) is far below playable. The verdict data confirms Low as the best setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 63.1 FPS. This is the most demanding option that clears 60 FPS. Medium (85.3) and Low (109.0) also qualify, but High offers the highest visual quality while remaining playable. Ultra at 44.4 FPS is not viable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 67.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available at this resolution, and it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. High (97.4), Medium (127.0), and Low (162.1) all provide even higher frame rates, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum graphical fidelity without sacrificing playability.

The pattern across resolutions is clear: as resolution increases, the maximum playable preset steps down. At 1080p, Ultra works. At 1440p, High works. At 4K, only Low works. The frame rate drop from 1080p Ultra (67.9) to 1440p High (63.1) is modest, but the jump to 4K Low (60.0) shows the GPU is near its limit at that resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby hardware that would behave similarly in Evolve, based on average benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25,292 on average. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25,284, which is essentially identical with a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score around 25,362 to 25,365, showing a -0.3% difference from the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201, a 0.4% difference. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this game, meaning any of them paired with the same GPU would produce similar frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18,093. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18,159, a -0.4% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18,189, a -0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18,373, which is -1.5% different. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18,383, a -1.6% difference. These GPUs would produce nearly identical graphical performance in Evolve. A system with the i5-13400F and any of these rival GPUs would land in the same FPS range across all resolutions and presets.

The combination rank in the database is 2,511 out of 3,700 tested combos, placing this system in the lower-middle range for this game. This rank reflects the overall balance of CPU and GPU capabilities. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is comparatively stronger than the GPU, which becomes relevant at higher resolutions where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

For players considering alternative hardware, the recorded data suggests that swapping the i5-13400F for a Ryzen 9 6900HS, Core 5 120, Ryzen 5 5600X3D, or Ryzen 7 6800H would yield essentially unchanged frame rates, as all score within 0.4% of each other. Similarly, replacing the RTX 2060 SUPER with an RTX 3060 Mobile, Radeon Pro 5700, Radeon RX 460, or Arc A770M would produce nearly identical results, with all scoring within 1.6% of the GPU. These alternatives represent the closest hardware matches in the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 162.1 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest recorded value. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to reach very high frame rates. Even at Ultra settings, 1080p maintains 67.9 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets. Low settings fall from 162.1 at 1080p to 109.0 at 1440p, a reduction of about 33%. High settings fall from 97.4 to 63.1, a similar proportional drop. This scaling with resolution points to the GPU becoming more influential, as the same CPU workload is paired with a higher pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes severe. Low settings at 4K produce 60.0 FPS, which is only slightly above the 1080p Ultra result of 67.9 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low (162.1) and 4K Low (60.0) is a 63% reduction, far larger than the resolution scaling alone would suggest. This indicates the GPU is heavily saturated at 4K, while the CPU has significant headroom.

The CPU benchmark data supports this interpretation. The i5-13400F scores 22,604 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,191 in single-core, placing it at the 77th percentile among CPUs. The GPU, with a PassMark G3D score of 16,462 and a 62nd percentile ranking, is comparatively weaker. In Evolve, which is a first-person shooter, the GPU typically handles rendering load while the CPU manages game logic and physics. At lower resolutions, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, as shown by the high frame rates at 1080p. At higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel fill rate and shading capacity become the limiting factor.

The preset scaling further clarifies the roles. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 162.1 to 67.9, a 58% drop. This is a large reduction, but the final value still exceeds 60 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset change drops FPS from 109.0 to 44.4, a 59% reduction, but the Ultra result falls below playable. At 4K, the drop from Low (60.0) to Ultra (27.7) is 54%, and only Low remains playable. The consistent percentage drop across resolutions suggests the GPU handles preset changes similarly, but the absolute starting point at higher resolutions is lower, making it more likely to dip below the threshold.

The database shows that at 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates high enough that even Ultra settings stay above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the GPU becomes the deciding factor for Ultra, which fails to reach 60 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is so saturated that only the lowest preset works. This pattern indicates that for this game, the GPU matters more at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role diminishes as pixel count increases. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores, including 25,032 in PassMark multithread and 11,068 in Geekbench multicore, mean it is unlikely to bottleneck the system in Evolve, even at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed.

The Verdict

This system can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on resolution. At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which averages exactly 60.0 FPS. Medium (49.7) and High (37.4) are below the threshold, and Ultra (27.7) is far too slow. Players targeting 4K must accept Low settings for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the system offers more flexibility. High settings average 63.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS target. Medium (85.3) and Low (109.0) provide even higher frame rates. Ultra is not playable at 44.4 FPS. The best recommendation is High, as it balances visual quality with performance.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Ultra averages 67.9 FPS, which is above the threshold. High (97.4), Medium (127.0), and Low (162.1) all exceed 60 FPS by wide margins. Players can use the highest settings without concern.

The verdict data confirms these findings. The system is fully playable at 1080p across all settings, playable at 1440p through High settings, and only playable at 4K on Low settings. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the recorded averages show this system meets that requirement for the specified presets. For a game released in 2015, this hardware combination provides solid performance at mainstream resolutions, with 1080p being the most comfortable environment and 4K requiring significant compromises. The overall combination rank of 2,511 out of 3,700 indicates this setup is adequate but not exceptional for Evolve, which aligns with the measured FPS data.