Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a decisive performance profile in Evolve, with measured data showing that every preset at every tested resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The combination of the CPU’s 10-core, 16-thread configuration and the GPU’s Blackwell 2.0 architecture produces average frame rates ranging from 60.2 FPS at 4K Ultra to 320.3 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the system has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions and remains fully playable at maximum graphical fidelity in 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Evolve shows a clear scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 320.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 274.6 FPS, a decrease of 45.7 FPS from Low. The High preset averages 213.8 FPS, and the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 148.6 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower settings but still provides massive performance cushions even at Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain well above the 60 FPS threshold but show the expected performance cost of additional pixels. The Low preset averages 235.4 FPS, which is 84.9 FPS lower than the equivalent 1080p result. Medium averages 184.1 FPS, High averages 144.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 98.6 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 26-34% depending on the preset, with the Ultra preset experiencing the smallest relative drop from 148.6 to 98.6 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate the most significant performance scaling demands. Low settings at 4K average 138.5 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium averages 107.8 FPS, High averages 81.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 60.2 FPS. The Ultra result at 4K is notable because it sits just barely above the 60 FPS playability threshold, indicating that this is the most demanding configuration in the dataset. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 78.3 FPS, showing that graphical settings have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

The data reveals that the RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle Evolve’s demands at all tested configurations. The absence of min and max FPS values in the dataset means the analysis relies solely on averages, but the consistency of the scaling across resolutions suggests stable performance delivery.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are the Ultra preset, which averages 148.6 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and it clears the threshold by a margin of 88.6 FPS. The data shows that all presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra represents the highest fidelity option that still delivers performance far above the minimum requirement.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best settings, averaging 98.6 FPS. This result is 38.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing sufficient headroom for most gaming scenarios. The Medium and High presets also exceed 60 FPS by wide margins, but Ultra is the recommended choice for users prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 60.2 FPS, which is the best settings that remain playable. This result is just 0.2 FPS above the threshold, making it a marginal pass. The High preset at 4K averages 81.6 FPS, offering a more comfortable buffer, but the verdict data confirms that Ultra is technically playable. Users who prefer a more consistent frame rate might consider High, but the measured data supports Ultra as the best settings at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 60.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The highest average is 320.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At the Ultra preset, the average drops from 148.6 FPS at 1080p to 98.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 50 FPS. At the Low preset, the drop is from 320.3 to 235.4 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1440p?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 98.6 FPS, which is 38.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (138.5 FPS) and Ultra (60.2 FPS) is 78.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the gap is 136.8 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the gap is 171.7 FPS. The 4K resolution shows the smallest absolute difference.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all settings and resolutions?

A: Yes, every combination of the three resolutions and four presets in the measured data exceeds 60 FPS, with the lowest recorded average being 60.2 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-13400F provide context for CPU performance in this system. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average benchmark score of 25284, which is effectively identical to the i5-13400F’s 25292, showing a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, placing it 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, which is 0.4% lower. These rivals would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning users with any of these processors should expect similar frame rates when the CPU is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080’s nearest rivals show a tight grouping. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080’s 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, also 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 2.3% deficit. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher. These GPUs would produce very similar average frame rates in Evolve, with the RX 9070 GRE potentially offering slightly higher performance and the Pro W5700X being the weakest of the group.

The combination of these CPU and GPU rivals means that a system with any of these alternative components would behave comparably in Evolve. The performance differences are all within a few percentage points, so users should not expect dramatic variations in frame rates when swapping between these parts.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 320.3 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. This high frame rate suggests that the GPU is handling the workload efficiently, but the scaling between presets shows the GPU’s role clearly. Moving from Low to Medium at 1080p reduces performance by 45.7 FPS, from Medium to High by 60.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra by 65.2 FPS. These consistent reductions indicate that graphical settings have a linear impact on GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset averages 235.4 FPS, which is 84.9 FPS lower than at 1080p. This drop of approximately 26% is consistent with the increased pixel count. The scaling between presets at 1440p shows reductions of 51.3 FPS from Low to Medium, 40.0 FPS from Medium to High, and 45.5 FPS from High to Ultra. The GPU remains the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as the CPU’s 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 5080.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s dominance becomes even more pronounced. The Low preset drops to 138.5 FPS, which is 41% lower than the 1440p Low result. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 60.2 FPS, showing that the GPU is nearly saturated. The scaling between presets at 4K shows reductions of 30.7 FPS from Low to Medium, 26.2 FPS from Medium to High, and 21.4 FPS from High to Ultra. The smaller absolute reductions at higher resolutions indicate that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the CPU has more time to prepare frames when the GPU is slower.

The data shows that the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 320.3 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU’s frame delivery limit. At 4K Ultra, the 60.2 FPS result is clearly GPU-bound, as the RTX 5080’s rendering workload dominates. The i5-13400F’s 3dmark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7314 suggest it can handle Evolve’s CPU demands without becoming a bottleneck at any tested configuration.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 can run Evolve with complete success across all tested configurations. The verdict data confirms that all four presets at all three resolutions are playable, with the 60 FPS threshold being exceeded in every case. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 148.6 FPS, providing an exceptional experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 98.6 FPS, which is ideal for 1440p gaming with maximum settings. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 60.2 FPS, clearing the threshold by a slim margin.

The most demanding scenario in the dataset is 4K Ultra, where the average FPS of 60.2 is just barely above the playable threshold. This means users can run the game at maximum fidelity in 4K, but there is minimal headroom for frame rate drops. Users who prioritize consistency might prefer the High preset at 4K, which averages 81.6 FPS and provides a more comfortable buffer. At 1080p and 1440p, the system offers substantial performance headroom even at Ultra, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays up to 240 Hz at 1080p with lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 175th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 4.7% of all systems in the database. The percentile rankings for the individual components support this strong position: the CPU ranks in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 87th percentile against all GPUs. The high GPU percentile indicates that the RTX 5080 is a significant contributor to the system’s performance, while the CPU’s 77th percentile shows it is a capable partner that does not hold back the GPU in this game.

The rank of 175 out of 3700 means there are 174 other tested combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in Evolve. These would likely include systems with higher-tier CPUs such as the Core i9 or Ryzen 9 series paired with the same or more powerful GPUs. However, the i5-13400F’s nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of its average benchmark score, indicating that CPU choice has minimal impact on overall ranking at this performance level. The RTX 5080’s position in the 87th percentile of GPUs means that only a small fraction of graphics cards offer better performance, and the measured FPS data shows that this system already exceeds 60 FPS at every tested setting, making the 175th rank a reflection of diminishing returns at the highest end of the performance spectrum.