Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a commanding performance profile in Evolve, with benchmark results showing that this combination is not merely capable of exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold, but does so with substantial headroom across every tested resolution and graphics preset. The data indicates a system that is effectively unconstrained by the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining a significant performance buffer at 4K Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration reveals a performance curve that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the most demanding scenario still yielding a comfortable average frame rate. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates span from 65 FPS at Ultra settings to 154 FPS at Low settings, with the Medium preset landing at 120 FPS and High at 94 FPS. The only explicit minimum and maximum frame data provided in the dataset is for the Medium preset at this resolution, showing a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, which indicates that even the frame rate dips remain well above the playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope expands considerably. The Low preset achieves an average of 271 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 210 FPS with a documented minimum of 179 FPS and maximum of 242 FPS. High settings produce an average of 165 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains a strong 114 FPS average. The progression from 4K to 1440p shows an approximate 75% increase in average frame rate at Ultra settings, from 65 FPS to 114 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system approaches the upper limits of what the game can render. The Low preset hits an average of 318 FPS, with Medium at 290 FPS (minimum 246 FPS, maximum 333 FPS), High at 246 FPS, and Ultra at 170 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, is capable of pushing frame rates that far exceed typical display refresh rates, even at the highest quality settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D in Evolve is heavily skewed toward the GPU, as is typical for a fast-paced FPS title. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads based on Raptor Lake architecture, provides a solid foundation, but the benchmark data suggests that GPU bound scenarios dominate. This is evidenced by the significant frame rate scaling observed when moving between resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 65 FPS, but when resolution drops to 1440p Ultra, the average jumps to 114 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it reaches 170 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as reducing the pixel count directly and proportionally increases frame output.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate of 318 FPS is approaching the point where CPU limitations could begin to surface, but the i5-13400F, which sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, appears to keep pace effectively. The processor's 3DMark scores, including 7,314 in the 16-thread test and 960 in the single-thread test, suggest adequate headroom for the game's computational demands. The fact that the 1080p Medium preset only drops to 290 FPS from the Low preset's 318 FPS, while the 4K Medium preset drops to 120 FPS from 154 FPS, reinforces that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence is more pronounced at the lower resolution where the GPU can process frames faster than the CPU can feed it.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for how this specific pairing compares to other hardware configurations. For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the closest performance equivalents in the database are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25,284 (a delta of 0%), the Intel Core 5 120 with 25,362 (a delta of -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D with 25,365 (a delta of -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with 25,201 (a delta of 0.4%). These rival CPUs would be expected to deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning that if the RTX 5090 D were paired with any of these processors, the frame rates would likely be indistinguishable from the i5-13400F in GPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals are somewhat surprising given its high-end positioning. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76,904, representing a 1.1% performance delta, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (a -1.6% delta), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (a -2.1% delta), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605 (a -2.4% delta). These rivals are within a narrow performance band, suggesting that users with these GPUs, despite their lower tier positioning, would experience very similar frame rates in Evolve when paired with a comparable CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested hardware combinations in this database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks at position 38 out of 3,700 total combos tested in Evolve. This places the system in the top 1% of all configurations, reflecting the raw power of the RTX 5090 D, which sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, combined with a capable mid-range CPU. The high ranking is particularly notable given that the CPU is not a flagship part, yet the overall system performance is only bested by a small fraction of combinations, likely those pairing the RTX 5090 D with top-tier processors. The GPU's benchmark scores, including a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326 and a Passmark G3D score of 44,065, contribute significantly to this elevated ranking.

The Verdict

Based on the verdict by resolution data, this PC can absolutely run Evolve, and it does so with exceptional performance at every setting level. At 3840x2160, all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are marked as playable, with the Ultra setting achieving an average of 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow but definitive margin. At 2560x1440, the Ultra setting achieves 114 FPS, providing a substantial buffer for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 1920x1080, the Ultra setting delivers 170 FPS, which is nearly three times the playability threshold. The system's playability is not in question at any resolution; rather, the question is which settings to choose to match the display's refresh rate capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users seeking the highest visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the data indicates that the Ultra preset is achievable at all three tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 65 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration that still clears the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 114 FPS, allowing for smooth gameplay on 120Hz or 144Hz displays. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches 170 FPS, which is suitable for even the fastest competitive gaming monitors. The Medium presets provide even higher frame rates — 120 FPS at 4K, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 290 FPS at 1080p — for players who prioritize frame rate over graphical fidelity, but the Ultra settings are fully viable across the board.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 65 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What are the frame rates at 1440p Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 114 FPS, with no minimum or maximum frame data provided in the dataset.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 170 FPS at 1920x1080 to 114 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 65 FPS at 3840x2160, showing a halving of performance from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in Evolve?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs and has a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,314, indicating it keeps pace adequately.

Q: What is the minimum documented frame rate for this configuration?

A: The only minimum frame rates provided in the data are 102 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium, 179 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium, and 246 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 38th out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top tier of all configurations.