Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a robust performance profile in Evolve, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The data indicates that this combination is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, offering a wide range of playable settings, while 4K presents a more demanding challenge that requires careful preset selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination shows exceptional headroom. The Low preset achieves an average of 202.3 FPS, while Medium reaches 157 FPS. High settings still produce a very high 123.8 FPS average, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 86.8 FPS. All four presets at this resolution clear the 60 FPS playability threshold with substantial margin, making 1080p a straightforward target for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the gap between presets widens. Low settings deliver an average of 132.8 FPS, Medium drops to 104.5 FPS, and High still manages a solid 81.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 54.6 FPS, indicating that maximum settings at 1440p require a trade-off in smoothness. The data shows a clear step-down from High to Ultra, with a difference of 26.8 FPS between these two presets.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings produce an average of 75.1 FPS, which remains playable, while Medium just clears the threshold at 61.3 FPS. High settings drop to 45.8 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 34.3 FPS. The 4K resolution clearly stresses the GPU, and only the two lighter presets offer acceptable performance. The delta between Low and Medium at 4K is 13.8 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 15.5 FPS, showing a steep decline as settings increase.

It is important to note that the FACT PACK provides only average FPS values for this configuration; no minimum or maximum frame rate data is available for any resolution or preset. The analysis therefore relies solely on average frame rates to assess playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks #1716 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the setup in the upper-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it outperforms a majority of the tested systems. The percentile data for the individual components supports this positioning: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile against all tested CPUs, while the GPU is at the 72nd percentile against all tested GPUs.

The rank of 1716 suggests that a significant number of combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game, likely due to more powerful GPUs or CPUs that reduce bottlenecks at higher resolutions. However, given the measured FPS results, the combination still achieves playable performance at 1080p and 1440p across most presets, which aligns with its mid-pack ranking. The gap between this combo and the top performers is most evident at 4K Ultra, where the 34.3 FPS average would place it well behind configurations with higher-end graphics cards.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (deltaPct: 0), the Intel Core 5 120 (deltaPct: -0.3), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (deltaPct: -0.3), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (deltaPct: 0.4). These processors produce nearly identical average scores, meaning that swapping the Core i5-13400F for any of these would yield very similar CPU-bound performance in Evolve. The deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent, so the practical difference in frame rates would be negligible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 860M (deltaPct: -0.3), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (deltaPct: -0.3), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (deltaPct: -0.8), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (deltaPct: 1.2). The first three alternatives score slightly lower on average, with the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary being 0.8% behind. The RX 6750 XT, however, is 1.2% ahead, suggesting it could offer a marginal frame rate improvement in GPU-bound scenarios. None of these alternatives represent a major performance shift, so users with any of these GPUs would experience broadly similar results in Evolve.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Evolve: yes, but the answer depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal — all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 86.8 FPS. This resolution is fully playable with maximum graphical quality.

At 2560x1440, the combination remains largely playable. The verdict lists Low, Medium, and High as playable settings, with High being the best at 81.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 54.6 FPS, so users targeting 1440p must accept High settings or lower to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best at 61.3 FPS. High and Ultra presets produce average frame rates of 45.8 FPS and 34.3 FPS respectively, which fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold. For 4K gaming, users must prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates in Evolve. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p are relatively modest for the same preset — for example, High settings drop from 123.8 FPS to 81.4 FPS, a reduction of 34%. This suggests that the GPU is becoming more stressed as resolution increases, but the CPU still has headroom. The jump from 1440p to 4K is much more severe: High settings drop from 81.4 FPS to 45.8 FPS, a 44% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The preset scaling further clarifies the roles. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates from 202.3 FPS to 86.8 FPS, a 57% drop. This large reduction shows that the GPU is sensitive to graphical settings even at lower resolutions. At 4K, the same preset change drops frame rates from 75.1 FPS to 34.3 FPS, a 54% reduction. The consistency of this percentage across resolutions suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in both cases.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lighter presets. At 1080p Low, the 202.3 FPS average indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently to reach very high frame rates. The i5-13400F's multi-threaded scores, such as 22,604 in Cinebench R23 and 25,032 in PassMark multithread, support its ability to handle the game's physics and AI workloads without becoming a bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the constraint, as the CPU would be less likely to limit performance at such low frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 86.8 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

For 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 81.4 FPS. This strikes a balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, leaving enough headroom to avoid frequent frame rate dips.

For 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is Medium, with an average of 61.3 FPS. This just clears the 60 FPS threshold, so users may want to consider the Low preset at 75.1 FPS for a more stable experience, but Medium is technically the best setting that remains playable.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 86.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 81.4 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 54.6 FPS and is not considered playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium presets are playable. Medium offers an average of 61.3 FPS, while High and Ultra drop to 45.8 FPS and 34.3 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, all with deltaPct values between -0.3% and 0.4%. This indicates nearly identical average benchmark scores.

Q: Which GPU alternatives would perform similarly to the RTX 5060 in this game?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M, NVIDIA GeForce MX550, and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary are all within 0.8% of the RTX 5060's average score. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% ahead.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems in Evolve?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks #1716 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.