Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-ranking combination for Evolve, placing 616th out of 3,700 tested combos, which puts it in the top 17 percent of all configurations. This PC is not merely capable of running the game; benchmark results show it delivers well above the 60 FPS playable threshold across nearly every tested setting, with only the most extreme 4K Ultra preset falling short. The data indicates a system that excels at high refresh rates at 1440p and maintains solid performance even at 4K with moderately demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 616 out of 3,700 tested configurations places it in the upper echelon of systems evaluated for Evolve, outperforming roughly 83 percent of all tested combinations. This is consistent with the component-level percentiles: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of a strong mid-high tier CPU with an upper-tier GPU creates a balanced system that excels in a game like Evolve, which benefits from both solid single-thread performance and substantial graphics throughput.

Benchmark scores for the individual components substantiate this ranking. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25,292 places it in close competition with several AMD mobile and desktop parts; it scores within 0.4 percent of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and sits just 0.3 percent behind both the Intel Core 5 120 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. The GPU’s average score of 43,223 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (0.1 percent lower) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (0.1 percent lower), while trailing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile by 1 percent. These scores indicate that neither component is a bottleneck relative to its peers, meaning the measured FPS reflects the true combined potential of this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Evolve, the data shows that the GPU dominates performance scaling across resolutions, which is typical for a fast-paced FPS title. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra settings changes average FPS from 292 down to 123, a 57 percent drop that is purely driven by graphics load. The CPU maintains high framerates even at the lowest settings, with the 1080p Low preset hitting 292 FPS, which suggests the processor is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The i5-13400F’s strong single-thread score of 3,191 in Cinebench R23 and 960 in 3DMark single-thread tests provides ample headroom for game logic and draw calls.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s influence becomes more pronounced. The Ultra preset yields 82 FPS average, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Low preset reaches 196 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 33 percent reduction in average FPS (123 to 82), indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder but still has reserve capacity. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck: Ultra drops to 47 FPS, falling below the playable threshold, while Low still manages 111 FPS. The CPU’s role at 4K is minimal—even the most demanding Ultra preset only reduces framerates because of pixel throughput, not processing limits.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,604 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 25,032, ensure that Evolve’s background tasks, AI, and physics simulations run smoothly without interfering with frame pacing. However, the benchmark data shows that resolution changes have a far greater impact on FPS than preset changes at the same resolution, confirming that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all presets. The Low preset averages 292 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU and GPU are both underutilized at this setting. Medium averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 and a maximum of 260, showing excellent frame consistency. High averages 177 FPS, and Ultra averages 123 FPS. All presets stay far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra setting offering roughly double the required framerate.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but begins to scale with graphics load. Low averages 196 FPS, a 33 percent reduction from 1080p Low, which is expected given the 77 percent increase in pixel count. Medium averages 152 FPS (minimum 129, maximum 174), High averages 119 FPS, and Ultra averages 82 FPS. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS bar, with Ultra still maintaining a comfortable 22 FPS margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system starts to show its limits. Low averages 111 FPS, which is still very playable, and Medium averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 99, keeping the lowest observed frame rate above 60. High averages 68 FPS, which just clears the threshold, but Ultra averages 47 FPS, falling short of the 60 FPS requirement. The 4K Medium preset is the highest setting that maintains a minimum FPS above 60, while High only averages above 60 with no minimum data provided.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (average score 25,284, 0 percent delta), the Intel Core 5 120 (25,362, -0.3 percent), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365, -0.3 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25,201, +0.4 percent). In practical terms, any of these processors paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER would yield near-identical performance in Evolve, with framerate differences likely under one percent. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D is particularly interesting as a gaming-focused desktop chip, while the Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 7 6800H are mobile parts that would only be relevant in a laptop context despite similar benchmark scores.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, -0.1 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, -0.1 percent), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43,301, -0.2 percent), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667, -1 percent). The Quadro M6000 cards are professional workstation GPUs with different driver optimizations, so real-world gaming performance may differ from the synthetic benchmark scores, but the raw compute numbers are nearly identical. The RTX 5050 Mobile and RTX 4090 Mobile are laptop parts with lower power limits, so desktop users would see better sustained performance from the RTX 4070 SUPER despite similar average scores.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 123 FPS. This is the optimal setting for full visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, and the high average suggests there is substantial headroom even in intense combat scenes.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, delivering an average of 82 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 22 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for frame drops during heavy action. The 1440p Ultra preset is the recommended balance of image quality and performance for most players.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS is High, which averages 68 FPS. This is the only 4K setting above Medium that meets the playable threshold, but the margin is slim at just 8 FPS. Medium is a safer choice for consistent performance, averaging 86 FPS with a minimum of 73, ensuring no frame drops below 60.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 High preset averages 68 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. However, the margin is only 8 FPS, so frame drops could occur during intense scenes.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this system?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 82 FPS, making it the highest quality setting that still comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data shows the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 292 FPS, indicating the processor can feed frames much faster than the GPU can render at higher settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223, which is 1 percent lower than the RTX 4090 Mobile’s score of 43,667. In real-world desktop use, the RTX 4070 SUPER likely performs better due to higher sustained power limits.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset averages 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K is the most demanding setting that clears this requirement.

Q: What minimum FPS can be expected at 1440p Medium?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium preset has a measured minimum FPS of 129, with an average of 152 and a maximum of 174, showing excellent frame consistency.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Evolve at all standard gaming resolutions, with the only exception being 4K Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 123 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 82 FPS on average. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 68 FPS, which is playable, and Medium averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73, providing a more stable experience. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 47 FPS, so players wanting maximum visual quality at this resolution would need to reduce settings to High. Overall, this configuration is well-suited for Evolve, offering high framerates at 1080p and 1440p with room to spare, and solid 4K performance when not maxing out every graphical option.