Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 745th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 20% of all systems evaluated for this title. This is a strong result for a last-generation mid-range CPU paired with a current-generation GPU. The combination demonstrates that the RTX 5070's raw graphics power can overcome any potential CPU bottlenecks in this 2015 FPS title, as the game's engine is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The combo's percentile ranking of 77 for the CPU and 82 for the GPU relative to all other tested hardware suggests both components are well above average, but the GPU's higher percentile indicates it is the more dominant factor in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this configuration at rank 745 out of 3700 total combos tested for Evolve, which translates to roughly the 80th percentile of all systems. This is a commendable position, especially considering the game's release date of February 2015 predates both components by several years. The ranking reflects that this hardware combination delivers frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold across nearly all settings and resolutions.

The i5-13400F achieves an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores nearly identically at 25284, a delta of 0%. This means the Intel chip and that AMD mobile processor offer essentially equivalent compute performance in synthetic tests. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score marginally higher at 25362 and 25365 respectively, representing deltas of -0.3% from the i5-13400F's score. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails by just 0.4% with a score of 25201. These tiny margins indicate that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor will perform within a fraction of a percent of these alternatives.

For the GPU side, the RTX 5070 posts an average benchmark score of 40377, ranking in the 82nd percentile of all graphics cards. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318, a mere 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, which is 0.8% lower. On the higher end, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 achieves 40870, outperforming the RTX 5070 by 1.2%. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2% with a score of 39568. These professional-grade cards are unlikely to be gaming purchases, but the benchmark data shows the RTX 5070 slots into a performance tier where small percentage differences separate it from several workstation-class alternatives.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data, several other hardware combinations would produce nearly identical results in Evolve. If the i5-13400F were swapped for an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, the average benchmark score would be virtually unchanged at 25284 versus 25292. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D offers a 0.3% performance uplift, which would be imperceptible in actual gameplay. The Intel Core 5 120 also sits within 0.3% of the i5-13400F, making it a drop-in equivalent for this game's CPU demands. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H provides 0.4% less compute throughput, again translating to no meaningful difference in Evolve's frame rates.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals are all AMD Radeon Pro cards and one mobile NVIDIA workstation GPU. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 delivers 0.1% better average scores, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 0.8% less. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower. For a gaming scenario, these workstation cards would behave comparably to the RTX 5070 in Evolve, though their driver optimization for professional applications might not translate perfectly to game performance. The data suggests that any of these GPU alternatives would maintain the same playability classification at each resolution and preset combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

Examining the measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU in Evolve. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 284.2 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the dataset, and it indicates that at this low graphical load, the system is almost certainly CPU-limited. The RTX 5070 has excess capacity at these settings, and the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are able to feed frames as fast as the engine can render them.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the Low preset average drops to 192.3 FPS, a 32% reduction from 1080p. This transition shows the GPU beginning to take on more responsibility, but the frame rates remain exceptionally high. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 105.9 FPS, indicating that even at 4K with minimal graphical effects, the system still has substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

The scaling between presets at a fixed resolution further clarifies component roles. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS from 284.2 to 220.6, a 22% drop. High settings yield 170.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 119.9 FPS. This progressive decline as settings increase demonstrates GPU-bound scaling, where each additional graphical feature consumes more of the RTX 5070's processing capacity. However, even at Ultra 1080p, the system nearly doubles the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the preset scaling becomes more dramatic. Low produces 105.9 FPS, Medium drops to 81.8 FPS, High maintains 63.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.6 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is particularly notable, representing a 33% performance loss. This suggests that Ultra presets at 4K incorporate effects that heavily tax the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory or its 192-bit memory bus, while High settings remain within comfortable operating parameters.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Evolve, and the data confirms playability across nearly every configuration tested. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 119.9 FPS. The best playable setting at 1080p is Ultra, delivering nearly double the required frame rate. At 2560x1440, the system also achieves playable status on all presets, with Ultra averaging 78.3 FPS. This makes 1440p Ultra a viable option for gamers seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the verdict becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 42.6 FPS average, making it unplayable by the benchmark's standard. However, High settings maintain 63.7 FPS, which just clears the threshold. Low and Medium at 4K achieve 105.9 and 81.8 FPS respectively, providing ample headroom. The best playable setting at 4K is High, with an average of 63.7 FPS. Gamers seeking 4K Ultra would need to either reduce the resolution or accept frame rates below 60 FPS, as the data shows this combination cannot sustain that configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 284.2 FPS, Medium achieves 220.6 FPS, High reaches 170.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 119.9 FPS. All of these values are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the lowest-performing preset provides nearly double the required frame rate. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 58% reduction in average FPS, but the absolute numbers remain extremely high.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain robust. Low settings yield 192.3 FPS, Medium delivers 148.7 FPS, High produces 113.6 FPS, and Ultra holds at 78.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution is the first configuration in the dataset to approach the 60 FPS threshold, but it still exceeds it by 30%. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 59%, closely mirroring the percentage reduction observed at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more varied. Low settings average 105.9 FPS, Medium achieves 81.8 FPS, High drops to 63.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.6 FPS. This resolution shows the greatest sensitivity to preset changes, with Ultra performance being 60% lower than Low. The High preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that sits within 10% of the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra at 4K is the sole configuration that fails to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 42.6, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which achieves 63.7 FPS.

Q: What is the highest resolution and preset combination that exceeds 60 FPS?

A: The system achieves playable status at 3840x2160 High (63.7 FPS), 2560x1440 Ultra (78.3 FPS), and 1920x1080 Ultra (119.9 FPS). At 4K Ultra, performance drops to 42.6 FPS, making it the only tested configuration that does not meet the threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 284.2 at 1920x1080 to 105.9 at 3840x2160, a 63% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 170.3 to 63.7, a 63% reduction as well. The scaling is consistent across presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 284.2 FPS, suggesting CPU limitations. At 4K Ultra, performance drops to 42.6 FPS, showing the GPU's rendering load is the primary constraint. The RTX 5070's 82nd percentile ranking versus the i5-13400F's 77th percentile supports this interpretation.

Q: What CPU alternatives would perform similarly to the i5-13400F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 versus 25292 for the i5-13400F, a 0% delta. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score slightly higher at 25362 and 25365 respectively, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201. All of these are within 0.4% of the i5-13400F.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 5070's 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 trails by 0.8% at 40063. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 leads by 1.2% at 40870, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% behind at 39568.