Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a high-end combination for playing Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The benchmark data shows that this system delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the RTX 4090 providing the vast majority of the graphical horsepower while the i5-13400F ensures the CPU does not bottleneck the experience. Measured performance ranges from a low of 62 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 319.9 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this combo is not only capable of running the game but can do so at maximum settings with headroom to spare.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for how the individual components in this combo compare to other hardware. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which scores 25284, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within a hair, scoring 25362 and 25365 respectively, each showing a delta of -0.3 percent, meaning the i5-13400F is slightly behind them. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, with a delta of 0.4 percent, meaning the i5-13400F is slightly ahead. In practice, all four of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, making them viable alternatives if the i5-13400F were unavailable.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 posts an average benchmark score of 60347, sitting in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, a delta of 0 percent, indicating virtually identical performance. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, with a delta of 0.3 percent, meaning the RTX 4090 is slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, with a delta of -2.5 percent, meaning the RTX 4090 is slightly behind. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, with a delta of 2.9 percent, placing the RTX 4090 ahead by a small margin. For Evolve, any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates, though the RTX 4090’s massive 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide additional headroom for future titles or higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in Evolve is tracked by the comboRankInGame field, which shows a rank of 129 out of 3700 tested combos. This places the system in the top 3.5 percent of all combinations tested for this game. The rank is a strong indicator that this pairing is far above the median setup, and the measured FPS data confirms this. At 1080p, the system exceeds 150 FPS even at Ultra settings, and at 1440p it maintains over 100 FPS at Ultra. The only resolution where the system dips below 100 FPS is 4K Ultra, where it still achieves 62 FPS, which meets the playable threshold of 60 FPS exactly. This rank of 129 suggests that while there are 128 faster combos, they likely consist of even more extreme hardware, and the i5-13400F plus RTX 4090 is already in elite territory for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 319.9 FPS, Medium settings average 289.6 FPS, High settings average 226.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 158.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. Low settings average 249.4 FPS, Medium settings average 195.6 FPS, High settings average 149.4 FPS, and Ultra settings average 104.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably. Low settings average 139.5 FPS, Medium settings average 109.3 FPS, High settings average 89 FPS, and Ultra settings average 62 FPS. The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the averages alone define the performance envelope. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent, with each resolution step reducing frame rates by roughly 30-40 percent across all settings, which is typical for a GPU-bound title like Evolve.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 62 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that remains at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets yield higher frame rates, with High at 89 FPS, Medium at 109.3 FPS, and Low at 139.5 FPS.

Q: Can the system run the game at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 104.4, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The system has significant headroom, as even the most demanding preset does not stress the hardware.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201. The deltas range from -0.3 percent to 0.4 percent, meaning all four are effectively identical in performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, scores 60326, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140.

Q: Is the system able to hit 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, but just barely. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62, which is only 2 FPS above the playable threshold. For a more comfortable margin, High settings at 4K provide 89 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1440p and 1080p at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average is 149.4 FPS, while at 1920x1080 High, the average is 226.6 FPS. This represents a difference of 77.2 FPS, or about 52 percent higher performance at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in this combination for Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions. The RTX 4090’s massive compute resources, including 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth, are the primary drivers of the frame rates. The CPU, while capable, has a smaller role. The i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, but Evolve is not a heavily threaded title given its 2015 release date. The scaling between resolutions supports this interpretation. At 1080p, the system averages 226.6 FPS at High settings, but at 1440p, this drops to 149.4 FPS, a 34 percent decrease. At 4K, it drops further to 89 FPS, a 61 percent decrease from 1080p. This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, as the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s workload grows significantly at 4K.

The settings presets also reveal the GPU’s dominance. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 139.5 to 62, a 55 percent drop. This is a much larger impact than the CPU would have, as the GPU is handling the increased shading and texture work. The CPU’s role is more apparent at lower resolutions, where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the system hits 319.9 FPS, which is near the limit of what the CPU can feed. However, even at 1080p Ultra, the system still achieves 158.5 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any point. The verdict is clear: the RTX 4090 is the workhorse, and the i5-13400F provides sufficient support without limiting performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset qualifies with an average of 62 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available, though the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is slim. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies, with a much more comfortable average of 104.4 FPS. This is the recommended choice for 1440p, as it provides the best visual fidelity with ample performance headroom. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 158.5 FPS, making it the obvious choice for 1080p. In all three cases, the system can run the game at maximum settings, and the only consideration is whether the user prefers a higher frame rate over visual quality, which the data shows is possible by dropping to High or Medium settings.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve at all tested resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with all four presets: High averages 89 FPS, Low averages 139.5 FPS, Medium averages 109.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. The best settings at 4K are Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. At 2560x1440, performance is even stronger, with all presets well above 60 FPS. Ultra averages 104.4 FPS, High averages 149.4 FPS, Medium averages 195.6 FPS, and Low averages 249.4 FPS. The best settings at 1440p are Ultra, with an average of 104.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is extremely fast, with Ultra averaging 158.5 FPS, High averaging 226.6 FPS, Medium averaging 289.6 FPS, and Low averaging 319.9 FPS. The best settings at 1080p are Ultra, with an average of 158.5 FPS. In summary, the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination not only runs Evolve but does so at maximum settings with frame rates that range from just above 60 FPS at 4K Ultra to over 300 FPS at 1080p Low. This is a definitive pass for the game, with no compromises required at any resolution.