Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a mid-range desktop combination that delivers broadly playable performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems. Across three resolutions, the pairing shows a clear pattern: 1080p is fully mastered at maximum settings, 1440p requires a modest settings reduction, and 4K demands a significant compromise to maintain fluid frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i5-13400F and RTX 4060 occupies the 2003rd position out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This mid-pack ranking indicates that while the hardware is capable of running the game well, it does not approach the top tier of performance. The CPU itself sits in the 77th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25292, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile against all graphics cards with an average score of 17639. These percentile figures suggest the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card within this pairing.

The data shows that this combo outperforms roughly 54% of all tested systems specifically for Evolve. That places it comfortably in the upper half of the field, but with considerable headroom above it. The game's age works in this combo's favor; a 2015 title with moderate requirements allows this 2023-era hardware to deliver solid results. However, the ranking also reveals that many combinations—typically those with higher-tier GPUs—achieve substantially better frame rates at 4K, where this combo struggles. In practical terms, the rank signals a system that will handle the game without frustration at mainstream resolutions, but it is not a top-tier performer for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i5-13400F and the RTX 4060 shifts noticeably as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU has ample headroom, and the data shows the combo reaching 190 FPS at Low settings and 80 FPS at Ultra. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, and the frame rate scales primarily with graphics settings—a classic sign of GPU-limited performance at lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop to 127 FPS at Low and 77 FPS at High, representing a scaling factor of roughly 0.67 from 1080p. This reduction is consistent with the GPU bearing more load as pixel count increases. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant here, though the card still maintains comfortable performance at High settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The combo drops to 72 FPS at Low and just 31 FPS at Ultra, with Medium producing 56 FPS. This steep decline—from 190 FPS at 1080p Low to 72 FPS at 4K Low—demonstrates that the RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 15.11 TFLOPS of compute are the limiting factors at 4K, while the CPU has little influence on the outcome.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 190 FPS, while Medium yields 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 and maximum of 169 FPS. High settings average 115 FPS, and Ultra still maintains an average of 80 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding setting providing 33% more than the minimum target.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's limits. Low settings average 127 FPS, Medium produces 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114 FPS, and High averages 77 FPS. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates that High is the most demanding playable preset at this resolution, with the 77 FPS average providing a comfortable cushion above the playability line.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 72 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS bar. Medium averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, while High averages 44 FPS and Ultra averages 31 FPS. Only the Low preset remains playable at 4K, and even that comes with a modest margin of 20% above the threshold. The jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 12 FPS on average, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 13 FPS, showing steep diminishing returns at the highest settings.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 72 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium falls to 56 FPS, High to 44 FPS, and Ultra to 31 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 77 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset. Ultra at this resolution averages 54 FPS, which is below the threshold.

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

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average frame rate is 80 FPS, which is 33% above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the highest preset tested at this resolution and remains fully playable.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 4060's performance at 4K shows a steep drop from 72 FPS at Low to 31 FPS at Ultra, while the CPU's relative strength (77th percentile vs. 61st percentile for the GPU) indicates it has headroom left unused at this resolution.

*Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Evolve at high settings?*

A: Yes, at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows High settings averaging 115 FPS at 1080p and 77 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, however, the card's bandwidth and memory become insufficient, as even Medium only reaches 56 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware in the database?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals—AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H—all have average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the Core i5-13400F. The GPU's nearest rivals (AMD Radeon HD 7790, AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460) are within 0.7% of the RTX 4060's average score.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. The closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201 (0.4% delta). Any of these processors would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning the frame rate differences would come almost entirely from the GPU.

For the GPU, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639. The nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% delta). These alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve across all tested settings. Notably, the Radeon 780M is an integrated graphics solution, which suggests that the RTX 4060's discrete performance level is achievable in some modern APUs, though the overall system behavior would differ due to shared memory and power constraints.

For users considering alternatives, the data indicates that swapping the CPU to any of the four rivals would change Evolve performance by less than one percent. Similarly, swapping the GPU to any of its four closest rivals would result in a performance shift of less than one percent. This means the entire combo falls within a tight performance band where no single component swap would meaningfully alter the playability verdicts at any resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which achieves an average of 72 FPS. This is 20% above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a modest but real safety margin. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold with averages of 56, 44, and 31 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, users should select Low settings and accept the visual compromises necessary to maintain fluid motion.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 77 FPS. This is 28% above the threshold and represents the highest quality preset that stays playable. Medium averages 99 FPS for those who prefer extra headroom, while Low averages 127 FPS. Ultra at 54 FPS fails to meet the playability standard and should be avoided at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, averaging 80 FPS. This is 33% above the threshold, meaning the combo can run the game at maximum quality with smooth performance. High averages 115 FPS, Medium 147 FPS, and Low 190 FPS, giving users substantial flexibility to prioritize either visual fidelity or very high refresh rates. The 1080p results show that this combo has no difficulty with Evolve at any setting, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.