Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sits at rank 2589 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the lower third of all possible system configurations. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the hardware's individual benchmark percentiles—the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 59th percentile against all graphics cards. The data suggests that Evolve's performance demands are unevenly distributed across components, and the combo's overall position reflects a system that can handle the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions but falls short at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination's rank of 2589 out of 3700 places it roughly at the 70th percentile of tested combos, meaning about 1111 other system pairings perform better in Evolve. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's position in the overall graphics hierarchy, as the RTX 3060 Ti's 59th percentile among all GPUs is the weaker link. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking shows it is less of a bottleneck, yet the combo rank reveals that Evolve is demanding enough that even a strong processor cannot fully compensate for mid-range graphics hardware.

Measured FPS data confirms this system is playable at 1080p and 1440p but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves playable performance across all four tested presets, with the Ultra preset hitting 67 FPS average—just 7 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, three of four presets remain playable, with High averaging 64.1 FPS, but Ultra drops to 44.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS, with even Low falling short at 59.2 FPS average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the system produces 159.7 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 108.2 FPS—a 32.3% decrease. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low yields 59.2 FPS, another 45.3% drop. This steep decline indicates the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates high when resolution is low.

Preset scaling within each resolution further clarifies the GPU's role. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 33.4 FPS (159.7 to 126.3), and Low to High costs 62.6 FPS (159.7 to 97.1). The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 30.1 FPS, showing that Ultra settings impose a substantial load. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low to Medium drops 24.5 FPS, Low to High drops 44.1 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 19.8 FPS. At 4K, the differences compress—Low to Medium costs 11.9 FPS, Medium to High costs 9.3 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 11.6 FPS—suggesting the GPU is saturated and settings changes have smaller absolute impacts.

The CPU's role is more evident at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 100 FPS. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 159.7 FPS, which requires a processor capable of feeding frames quickly. The i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads, along with its 4.60 GHz boost clock, provide sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance for this workload. The CPU's benchmarks—Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191—indicate strong headroom for Evolve's FPS title, which typically benefits from high clock speeds over raw core counts.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i5-13400F's nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284 (0% delta), and the Intel Core 5 120, scoring 25362 (-0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% delta). These processors all sit within a 0.7% performance band, meaning any of them would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D's 3D V-Cache might offer slight advantages in cache-sensitive games, but the benchmark deltas suggest negligible real-world differences.

For the GPU, the RTX 3060 Ti's closest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014 score, 0.7% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (16351, -1.4% delta), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, -1.4% delta), and AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862, 1.7% delta). The RX 5700 XT is particularly relevant as a direct competitor from the previous generation, with nearly identical average scores. In Evolve, swapping the RTX 3060 Ti for an RX 5700 XT would produce frame rates within 1.4% of the measured results—meaning a 1080p Ultra average of roughly 66 FPS instead of 67 FPS, and 1440p High of about 63.2 FPS instead of 64.1 FPS.

Combining the CPU and GPU rival lists suggests that a system with a Ryzen 5 5600X3D and RX 5700 XT would behave nearly identically to the i5-13400F plus RTX 3060 Ti, with performance deltas under 2% in both components. The Intel Core 5 120 appears to be an interesting alternative on the CPU side, offering essentially the same performance as the i5-13400F in synthetic benchmarks, though its availability and platform compatibility differ.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly answers whether this PC can run Evolve: yes, at 1080p and 1440p with specific settings, but no at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—maintain average frame rates above 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting 67 FPS. This makes 1080p fully playable at maximum settings with a small margin above the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low (108.2 FPS), Medium (83.7 FPS), and High (64.1 FPS), but Ultra falls to 44.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves playable performance. The best result is Low at 59.2 FPS, just 0.8 FPS below the threshold, while High averages 38 FPS and Ultra drops to 26.4 FPS. The verdict by resolution is clear: the best playable settings are Ultra at 1080p (67 FPS) and High at 1440p (64.1 FPS). For 4K, users would need to reduce resolution or upgrade the GPU, as even the lowest settings cannot maintain 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 159.7 FPS average, which drops to 126.3 FPS at Medium, 97.1 FPS at High, and 67 FPS at Ultra. The incremental cost between presets is consistent: roughly 33 FPS from Low to Medium, 29 FPS from Medium to High, and 30 FPS from High to Ultra. All presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold by margins ranging from 7 FPS (Ultra) to 99.7 FPS (Low).

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show the GPU's strain. Low averages 108.2 FPS, Medium 83.7 FPS, High 64.1 FPS, and Ultra 44.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 19.8 FPS, and only the first three presets clear 60 FPS. The 1440p High result of 64.1 FPS is the closest margin above the threshold in this resolution, leaving only 4.1 FPS of headroom.

At 3840x2160, performance collapses. Low averages 59.2 FPS, Medium 47.3 FPS, High 38 FPS, and Ultra 26.4 FPS. Every preset falls below 60 FPS, with the Low setting missing by just 0.8 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming on this combo requires sacrificing resolution or upgrading to a more powerful GPU, as even the lowest settings fail to hit the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with max settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Ultra settings, the combo achieves 67 FPS average, which is 7 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce 64.1 FPS average, the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 44.3 FPS and is not playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 59.2 FPS, which is 0.8 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to a RX 5700 XT in Evolve?

A: The RX 5700 XT has a benchmark score of 16361, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX 3060 Ti's average. This translates to roughly 1 FPS difference at playable settings.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The CPU's high benchmark scores (77th percentile) and the steep frame rate drops with resolution increases point to the RTX 3060 Ti as the limiting factor.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 Medium is 126.3 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, with an average of 67 FPS. This setting provides maximum visual quality while leaving a 7 FPS margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 64.1 FPS. This offers a tight but acceptable margin of 4.1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, no preset is playable; the closest is Low at 59.2 FPS, which falls short by 0.8 FPS. Users seeking 4K would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance, lower the resolution, or pursue hardware upgrades.