Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings. At 4K, the combo remains capable but requires a reduction to Medium settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The benchmark data shows this pairing ranks in the 35th percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it offers a robust experience for the majority of players targeting high-refresh-rate 1440p or solid 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this configuration were recorded across three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of its scaling behavior. The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 3070 Ti has ample headroom for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K Ultra demands more than the hardware can deliver at a smooth clip.

At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. With the Low preset, the average frame rate hits 226.1 FPS, showcasing the CPU's ability to feed the GPU at high speeds. Moving to Medium yields 175.3 FPS, and the High preset still produces a very high 140 FPS average. The most demanding setting, Ultra, maintains an average of 97.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a highly responsive experience for fast-paced FPS gameplay.

At 2560x1440, performance remains impressive. The Low preset delivers 152.4 FPS, while Medium drops to 116.9 FPS. High settings produce a 94.8 FPS average, which is still excellent for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 67.1 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playability threshold but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes, indicating that the GPU is starting to become the limiting factor at this resolution with maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Low preset averages 84.5 FPS, which is playable and smooth. Medium settings bring the average down to 68.9 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. However, the High preset drops to 53.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls significantly to 34.3 FPS. These latter two settings are not playable at a consistent 60 FPS, meaning users targeting 4K must sacrifice visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

The data reveals a steep performance cliff between Medium and High at 4K, with a 15.8 FPS drop. This suggests that the 8 GB of GDDR6X memory or the GPU's raw compute power is insufficient for the highest texture and shading workloads at that resolution. The scaling from 1440p Ultra to 4K Medium is more moderate, with a 1.8 FPS difference, highlighting that the resolution jump is manageable when settings are tuned appropriately.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 84.5 FPS and Medium averages 68.9 FPS, both clearing the 60 FPS threshold. However, High and Ultra presets fall below this mark, with averages of 53.1 FPS and 34.3 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for smooth play.

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

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 67.1 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that still maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for maximum visual quality at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 97.5 FPS. This is significantly above the 60 FPS playability threshold, providing a highly fluid experience. The Low preset reaches 226.1 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU have substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3070 Ti in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 226.1 FPS, showing strong scaling. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 34.3 FPS, which is a GPU limitation rather than a CPU bottleneck, as the frame rate is heavily dependent on the graphics card's workload.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High settings at 4K?

A: The average frame rate drops from 68.9 FPS on Medium to 53.1 FPS on High at 3840x2160. This is a 15.8 FPS decrease, representing a 22.9% performance loss, which pushes the experience below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 1306 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the 35th percentile. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier performer, it sits above the majority of tested systems and provides a solid gaming experience for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 1306 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the 35th percentile of all systems tested. This position suggests that a significant majority of configurations tested are less capable, but there is also a substantial number of more powerful setups above it. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-to-high-end pairing that excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles with the most demanding 4K presets.

The CPU alone holds a 77th percentile ranking among all processors, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance relative to the broader market. The GPU sits at the 75th percentile among all graphics cards, showing it is a capable performer but not at the absolute top tier. The combination of two above-average components results in a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions, as evidenced by the measured FPS data.

In terms of raw compute, the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 points demonstrates significant processing power, which helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios at lower resolutions. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 23356 further confirms its strong rasterization performance. However, the 4K Ultra result of 34.3 FPS shows that the GPU is not sufficient for maximum settings at that resolution, likely due to memory bandwidth or capacity constraints.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, and it does so with strong performance at 1080p and 1440p. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 97.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also playable, averaging 67.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, only the Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium being the best option at 68.9 FPS. The High and Ultra presets at 4K fall below the 60 FPS threshold and are not recommended for a smooth experience.

For players with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combo delivers an excellent experience with maximum settings, providing high frame rates that are well-suited for competitive FPS play. For 4K users, the system is capable but requires a compromise on visual settings, settling for Medium to maintain smooth gameplay. The data confirms that this is a capable gaming system for Evolve, with the primary limitation being the GPU at 4K with high-end presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F are closely matched in average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an identical average score of 25284, representing a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score slightly higher at 25362 and 25365, respectively, showing a -0.3% delta, meaning the i5-13400F is effectively on par with them. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% delta, indicating the i5-13400F is marginally faster. These CPUs would provide similar frame rates in Evolve, meaning users upgrading from or considering these alternatives can expect comparable CPU-bound performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile has an average score of 29928, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 3070 Ti's 29945. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, a -0.5% delta, showing it is slightly slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a 0.5% delta, indicating the RTX 3070 Ti is slightly faster. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433, a -1.6% delta, making it the slowest of the group. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Evolve, with differences of less than 2% in synthetic benchmarks, translating to nearly identical in-game performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 97.5 FPS, making it the best playable setting. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset averages 67.1 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that remains above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides the best visual experience while maintaining playability.

• 3840x2160: The Medium preset averages 68.9 FPS, making it the best playable setting at this resolution. The High preset falls to 53.1 FPS, below the threshold, so Medium is the recommended choice for 4K gaming with this combo.

These settings represent the optimal balance between visual fidelity and frame rate performance for each resolution, based on the measured data. Users seeking higher frame rates can drop to lower presets, but these are the most demanding options that still clear the 60 FPS playability threshold.