Evolve

Intel Core i5-13400F paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a decisive performance profile in Evolve, with benchmark data showing this combination is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at every tested resolution when settings are adjusted appropriately. At 1080p and 1440p, the system clears the playability threshold even at the highest preset, while 4K requires a step down to Medium settings to maintain fluid frame rates. The measured results, drawn from direct testing, indicate a strong balance between the 10-core Raptor Lake processor and the Ampere-based GPU, though the scaling patterns reveal distinct bottlenecks depending on the resolution and preset selected.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 249.2 FPS, Medium rises to 194.2 FPS, and High delivers 151.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which represents the most demanding configuration, still maintains an average of 106.4 FPS, leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable decline of roughly 57% from the lowest to highest preset, indicating that the GPU remains the limiting factor even at this resolution, as the CPU’s 16 threads are unlikely to be saturated at these frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system retains strong performance. Low settings average 167.9 FPS, Medium reaches 132.6 FPS, High drops to 104.9 FPS, and Ultra settles at 70.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p — a 34.2 FPS difference versus 45.3 FPS at 1080p — suggesting that the GPU is beginning to feel the increased pixel load, but the RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth still provide ample headroom. The Ultra result of 70.7 FPS is comfortably above the playability threshold, though it is less than half the 1440p Low figure, illustrating the steep cost of the highest settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings average 94.7 FPS, Medium drops to 75.9 FPS, High falls to 57.1 FPS, and Ultra manages only 39.6 FPS. The transition from Medium to High represents a 18.8 FPS loss, crossing below the 60 FPS line, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 17.5 FPS. These numbers demonstrate that 4K resolution places significant stress on the GPU, with the Ultra preset yielding less than half the frame rate of Low settings. The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded for any resolution, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates, which are sufficient to characterize the overall performance tier.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent in direction but varies in magnitude. At 1080p, Ultra is 57.3% slower than Low; at 1440p, the gap is 57.9%; at 4K, it widens to 58.2%. This near-uniform percentage drop indicates that the relative cost of each preset tier remains stable, but the absolute frame rates at 4K fall below acceptable levels for High and Ultra, making Medium the highest viable preset at that resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 106.4 FPS. This result leaves 46.4 FPS of headroom, meaning the system is not merely playable but substantially overperforms at this resolution. Users seeking maximum visual fidelity can enable every setting without concern for frame rate stability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 70.7 FPS. This is a 35.7 FPS reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold by a margin of 10.7 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is a viable configuration for this hardware, though the smaller headroom suggests that framerate dips could approach the threshold in demanding scenes, even if average performance is sufficient.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Medium, which averages 75.9 FPS. High falls to 57.1 FPS, below the playable threshold, and Ultra drops to 39.6 FPS, which is unsuitable for smooth gameplay. Medium provides a 15.9 FPS cushion above 60 FPS, making it the only preset at 4K that balances visual quality with playable performance. The verdict data confirms this, listing Low and Medium as playable settings at 4K, with Medium as the recommended choice.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 39.6 FPS, which is 20.4 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is Medium, averaging 75.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware to use the Ultra preset?

A: Both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 support Ultra settings. At 1080p, Ultra averages 106.4 FPS, while at 1440p it averages 70.7 FPS. The 1440p result is closer to the 60 FPS threshold, but remains comfortably above it.

Q: How does the RTX 3080’s performance compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X, with delta percentages ranging from -0.3% to -0.4%, indicating these alternatives perform within a fraction of a percent in synthetic tests, though real-world gaming results may differ.

Q: What is the CPU’s role in determining frame rates at 1080p?

A: The Core i5-13400F has a passmark_multithread score of 25032 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3634, with a 3DMark max threads score of 7307. At 1080p, frame rates reach as high as 249.2 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

Q: Is the RTX 3080’s 10 GB memory sufficient for 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: The measured data shows that 4K Medium averages 75.9 FPS and 4K High averages 57.1 FPS, indicating the GPU’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for playable performance up to Medium settings. The Ultra preset’s 39.6 FPS result is more likely limited by compute throughput than memory capacity.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations?

A: The combination of Core i5-13400F and RTX 3080 ranks 1037th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. This rank reflects the system’s ability to exceed 60 FPS at multiple resolutions and presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292 and sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a score of 25284 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 5 120 with a score of 25362 and a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with a score of 25365 and a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with a score of 25201 and a delta of 0.4%. These processors deliver nearly identical synthetic performance, meaning a system built with any of them would likely produce similar frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU, assuming comparable memory configurations.

For the GPU, the RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172 and sits in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 with a score of 23249 and a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 with a score of 23250 and a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M with a score of 23273 and a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X with a score of 23276 and a delta of -0.4%. These delta values are negligible, suggesting that any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, though the RTX 3080’s 10 GB memory capacity and modern architecture may offer advantages in other titles not captured by synthetic benchmarks.

The practical implication is that users considering this combo have several near-identical alternatives. Swapping the CPU for a Ryzen 9 6900HS or Ryzen 7 6800H would yield essentially the same performance, as would switching the GPU to a Radeon RX 6600M, based on benchmark scores alone. However, the measured FPS data in this analysis applies specifically to the tested Intel and NVIDIA combination, and the synthetic scores should be treated as indicative rather than definitive for game-specific performance.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve with playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, provided the settings are chosen appropriately. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 106.4 FPS, making it fully capable of maximum quality gaming. At 2560x1440, Ultra remains playable at 70.7 FPS, which is above the threshold but with less headroom than 1080p. At 3840x2160, the system is limited to Medium settings at 75.9 FPS, as High falls to 57.1 FPS and Ultra to 39.6 FPS, both below the playable threshold.

The verdict data confirms that 1080p and 1440p list all four presets as playable, while 4K lists only Low and Medium as playable. The best settings for each resolution are Ultra at 1080p (106.4 FPS), Ultra at 1440p (70.7 FPS), and Medium at 4K (75.9 FPS). For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 4K Low at 94.7 FPS offers a smoother experience, but for a balance of quality and performance, Medium is the recommended choice at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1037th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all configurations, meaning approximately 72% of tested combos perform worse and 28% perform better. The rank reflects the system’s strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, where it easily handles Ultra settings, while the 4K limitations at High and Ultra prevent it from ranking higher. The CPU’s 77th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 68th percentile ranking both contribute to this overall position, with the GPU being the more limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The 3700-combo pool includes a wide range of hardware, from entry-level to enthusiast systems, so a 1037th rank indicates this combo sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of tested configurations. The data shows that the system is not at the top of the charts, but it delivers playable performance in the majority of scenarios, which is a practical achievement for a mid-range to high-end pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i5-13400F and RTX 3080 shifts noticeably across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s influence is more pronounced, as evidenced by the high frame rates on Low settings (249.2 FPS). This figure suggests the processor can sustain very high output, and the GPU is the primary limiter as settings increase. The 16 threads and 10 cores provide ample parallelism for a 2015-released FPS like Evolve, which is unlikely to utilize more than a handful of threads effectively.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to dominate the performance equation. The drop from 167.9 FPS on Low to 70.7 FPS on Ultra represents a 97.2 FPS reduction, indicating that the RTX 3080’s compute and memory bandwidth are the deciding factors. The CPU still has headroom, as the 1440p Low result of 167.9 FPS is only 81.3 FPS below the 1080p Low result, a modest decline that points to GPU scaling rather than CPU saturation.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the bottleneck. The Ultra preset’s 39.6 FPS is 66.8 FPS below the 1440p Ultra result, while the Low preset at 94.7 FPS is 73.2 FPS below the 1440p Low result. These large absolute drops, combined with the fact that even Low settings cannot reach 100 FPS at 4K, demonstrate that the RTX 3080’s 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 164.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for the highest settings at this resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as frame rates are limited by the GPU’s rendering throughput rather than the processor’s ability to submit draw calls.

The scaling patterns between resolutions and presets show that the RTX 3080 is the dominant component at 4K and the primary limiter at 1440p Ultra, while the Core i5-13400F is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p. Users seeking to improve 4K performance would benefit most from a GPU upgrade, while those targeting higher 1080p frame rates would see diminishing returns from a CPU upgrade given the already high averages.