Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT lands at rank 2719 out of 3700 tested combinations in the database for Evolve. That places this combo in the 73rd percentile of all recorded configurations, meaning roughly a quarter of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The position is respectable but not dominant, and the data suggests this is a pairing that leans on its CPU strength more than its GPU headroom. The i5-14400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 5700 XT sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. That gap is telling: the processor is a stronger component relative to its peers than the graphics card is relative to its own field. For a 2015 FPS title like Evolve, the bottleneck in most scenarios will be the GPU, especially as resolution climbs.

The recorded measurements show a clear gradient across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a Low preset average of 159.5 FPS, a Medium average of 119.6 FPS, a High average of 97.6 FPS, and an Ultra average of 67.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, those numbers drop to 108.8, 84.2, 62.7, and 43 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the averages fall further to 58.1, 48.4, 35.2, and 27 FPS for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The pattern is consistent: every step up in resolution costs a significant chunk of performance, and every step up in preset costs another. The most demanding preset at the highest resolution, Ultra at 4K, yields only 27 FPS, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold used in this analysis. Even Low at 4K barely misses the mark at 58.1 FPS, falling just shy of the threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 67.6 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution, and the verdict data confirms Ultra is listed among playable settings.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The High preset at 1440p delivers an average of 62.7 FPS, which is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS. Low and Medium also exceed the threshold at 108.8 and 84.2 FPS respectively, but Ultra drops to 43 FPS and is not considered playable.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with any preset?

A: No. The verdict data lists no playable settings at 4K. The closest result is Low at 58.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further behind at 48.4, 35.2, and 27 FPS respectively.

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

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 (0.2% ahead). The Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5% with a score of 32121. These differences are negligible in real-world terms.

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

A: The RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 16361. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M sits 0.1% ahead at 16351, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 both sit 0.3% ahead at 16408 and 16415 respectively. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 leads by 0.9% at 16504. All of these are within a single percentage point of the RX 5700 XT.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck Evolve at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU is strong enough to push frame rates well above 100 FPS on Low and Medium presets. At 4K, even the Low preset drops to 58.1 FPS, indicating the GPU cannot keep pace with the increased pixel load regardless of the CPU's headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 67.6 FPS. This is the full visual experience at the most common gaming resolution. The High preset runs at 97.6 FPS, Medium at 119.6 FPS, and Low at 159.5 FPS, all well above the threshold, but Ultra is the clear choice for maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, averaging 62.7 FPS. This is a slim margin above the 60 FPS threshold, so players who prefer extra headroom might consider Medium at 84.2 FPS or Low at 108.8 FPS. Ultra at 43 FPS is not viable for smooth gameplay. The jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs roughly 32% of the frame rate, which is a steep penalty for the additional visual features.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best average is Low at 58.1 FPS, which is just below the target. Medium, High, and Ultra deliver 48.4, 35.2, and 27 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, this combination does not have a viable preset according to the playable threshold, and users would need to accept reduced refresh rates or lower the resolution entirely.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, several CPUs would behave nearly identically to the i5-14400F in this game. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a 0.1% difference, meaning it would produce frame rates within a rounding error of the i5-14400F. The Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS at 32354 are also within 0.2% of the i5's average score. The Intel Core i7-12800H at 32121 trails by 0.5%. Any of these processors paired with the same RX 5700 XT would yield nearly indistinguishable results in Evolve, as the GPU would remain the dominant constraint at most settings.

On the GPU side, the RX 5700 XT's nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M matches within 0.1%, and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell and AMD Radeon PRO W7500 are both 0.3% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 leads by 0.9%. Swapping the RX 5700 XT for any of these cards would change Evolve's frame rates by less than one percent on average, which is imperceptible in practice. The practical takeaway is that this performance tier is tightly packed, and the specific model within this band matters less than the overall balance between CPU and GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full set of measurements shows a wide spread across presets. Low averages 159.5 FPS, which is more than double the Ultra result. Medium averages 119.6 FPS, High averages 97.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 67.6 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 39.9 FPS, from Medium to High costs 22 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 30 FPS. The scaling is not linear, and the largest single drop occurs when moving from Low to Medium, suggesting that medium-level effects have a disproportionate impact on this GPU.

At 2560x1440, the same preset ladder produces lower but still substantial numbers. Low averages 108.8 FPS, Medium averages 84.2 FPS, High averages 62.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 19.7 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop in this resolution. Notably, the 1440p High result of 62.7 FPS is only slightly above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving little margin for demanding scenes that might cause dips.

At 3840x2160, the results compress into the sub-60 range. Low averages 58.1 FPS, Medium averages 48.4 FPS, High averages 35.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. Every preset at 4K fails the playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 53.5% reduction in frame rate, which is the steepest drop across all resolutions. The data shows that this combo is simply not suited for 4K gaming in Evolve, regardless of preset selection.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous about what this PC can and cannot do. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable across all four presets, including Ultra at 67.6 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combination. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High, Medium, and Low, with High being the best visual option at 62.7 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is not playable at 43 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold, and the verdict lists zero playable settings.

Can this PC run Evolve? The answer depends entirely on resolution. For 1080p gaming, yes, with full Ultra settings and a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For 1440p gaming, yes, but only up to High settings, and the margin is narrow. For 4K gaming, no, not at any preset. The measured data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, only averages, so the actual experience could include dips below these averages during intense combat. The averages at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High are close enough to the threshold that stutter-prone scenes could push momentary frame rates below 60 FPS. Users prioritizing consistent smoothness should consider the High preset at 1080p (97.6 FPS) or the Medium preset at 1440p (84.2 FPS) for additional headroom.

CPU and GPU Roles

The i5-14400F is a strong processor by any measure. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 place it well above average, and its Passmark multithread score of 25470 confirms solid all-around compute performance. The RX 5700 XT, by contrast, is a mid-tier GPU from 2019 with a Passmark G3D score of 16277. In Evolve, the division of labor is clear from the scaling patterns.

At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at very high frame rates on lower presets. The Low preset hits 159.5 FPS, which is far beyond the GPU's typical 1080p ceiling in more demanding titles. This suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (159.5 to 67.6 FPS) is entirely attributable to GPU load increasing with visual complexity. The CPU can handle either scenario without breaking a sweat.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases by roughly 78% in pixel count compared to 1080p, and the frame rates drop accordingly across all presets. The High preset at 62.7 FPS is barely playable, while Ultra at 43 FPS is not. This resolution exposes the GPU's limitations. The CPU is still not the bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that the 1440p Low result of 108.8 FPS is still very high and only 32% lower than the 1080p Low result, which is roughly proportional to the pixel increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is thoroughly overwhelmed. The pixel count quadruples relative to 1080p, and no preset reaches 60 FPS. Even Low at 58.1 FPS is below the threshold. The CPU's role becomes almost irrelevant at this resolution, as the GPU cannot render enough frames regardless of how quickly the CPU can issue draw calls. The scaling between resolutions and presets confirms that Evolve is primarily GPU-bound for this combo at every setting above 1080p Low, and the CPU's strong single-thread performance (3.7 GHz Passmark single-thread score of 3701) is more than sufficient for this game's demands. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial gains at 1440p and 4K, while upgrading the CPU would produce negligible improvements in this specific title.