Evolve

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 running Evolve reveals a clear performance curve across three resolutions and four settings tiers.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a Low preset average of 176 FPS, which is the highest raw number recorded in any configuration. Medium settings produce 137 FPS on average with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157 FPS, indicating strong frame pacing. High settings drop the average to 107 FPS, while Ultra remains comfortably playable at 74 FPS average. The gap from Low to Ultra spans 102 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom at this resolution even under maxed-out visuals.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings yield 118 FPS average, still far above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105 FPS, maintaining a consistent frame window. High settings produce 72 FPS average, which clears the threshold but with less margin than at 1080p. Ultra falls to 50 FPS average, dipping below playable territory. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 33–40% of the average FPS across Low, Medium, and High presets, while Ultra loses 24 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles under heavier loads. Low settings average 67 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS line. Medium averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 60 FPS, meaning even the peak frame rate barely touches the threshold. High drops to 41 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 39 FPS, a steeper penalty than at lower resolutions, which indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises.

The data shows a consistent trend: each settings tier costs a predictable percentage of performance at every resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average by 39 FPS; at 1440p, the same step costs 26 FPS; at 4K, it costs 15 FPS. This nonlinear scaling suggests the RX 9060 saturates earlier at higher resolutions, where even Medium settings cannot sustain 60 FPS.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2181st out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. In percentile terms, this is roughly the 59th percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings for this game, based on the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 59 and the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 83. The CPU is a stronger component relative to the field than the GPU, but the game's frame rates are ultimately limited by the graphics card.

The rank of 2181 out of 3700 means the combo outperforms approximately 41% of tested configurations while trailing 59%. This places it in a crowded mid-range band where many combinations produce similar average FPS at 1080p. The CPU's high percentile (83) does not translate into top-tier gaming performance because Evolve's frame rates at playable settings are driven largely by the GPU's rasterization throughput.

Benchmark results indicate the combo's strength is consistency rather than peak performance. At 1080p Ultra, it holds 74 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold but not exceptional compared to high-end combos that might exceed 100 FPS at the same settings. The 4K results are particularly telling: only Low settings clear 60 FPS, and the rank reflects this limitation. The combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it sits comfortably above average, but it falls behind at 4K, where only a minority of settings are viable.

# Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a delta of 0.1% — effectively identical performance. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32121, 0.5% lower. All four rivals fall within a 0.5% band, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a delta of -0.7% — the closest rival. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also 1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 2.1% higher. Since all deltas are within 2.1%, swapping the RX 9060 for any of these cards would result in nearly identical Evolve performance, with the RTX 3060 Ti being the most direct match.

This means a user with an RTX 3060 Ti instead of the RX 9060 would see essentially the same FPS numbers at every resolution and preset. Similarly, pairing the RX 9060 with a Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Core i9-11900, Ryzen 7 6800HS, or Core i7-12800H would not materially change the measured frame rates, since the CPU is not the bottleneck in most tested scenarios.

# FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which deliver 67 FPS average. Medium settings fall to 52 FPS average with a minimum of 44 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra are not playable, averaging 41 and 28 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce 72 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 50 FPS average, so it is not recommended for smooth play.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this game?

A: The two GPUs have near-identical average benchmark scores — the RTX 3060 Ti is 0.7% higher. In practical terms, frame rates in Evolve would be within a couple FPS of each other at every resolution and settings combination.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in Evolve?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals differ by at most 0.5% in average score. The data shows frame rates scale more steeply with resolution changes than with CPU swaps, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor in most configurations.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 produce 176 FPS average, the highest recorded value. Medium settings cap out at 157 FPS maximum, while Ultra averages 74 FPS.

Q: Is the combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p?

A: At 1080p, every settings preset including Ultra clears 60 FPS, with Ultra at 74 FPS average. At 1440p, Ultra falls to 50 FPS, so only High and below are playable. The combo is more flexible at 1080p, but 1440p High is still a viable option.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14400F and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 in Evolve. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong — a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21645 and a single-core score of 3055 place it well above average — but the game's frame rates do not scale with CPU headroom. Instead, the GPU's rasterization performance dictates the FPS at each resolution and preset.

Evidence for GPU dominance comes from the resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 176 FPS average; at 1440p Low, it drops to 118 FPS; at 4K Low, it falls to 67 FPS. This is a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the same settings, a pattern characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions as long as the graphics card could keep up.

Settings scaling reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 102 FPS; at 1440p, the same step costs 68 FPS; at 4K, it costs 39 FPS. The diminishing absolute cost at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is already saturated and cannot absorb additional rendering work without sacrificing frame rate. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and its 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Evolve's demands.

The verdictByResolution data further shows that at 4K, only Low settings are playable, while at 1080p, all four presets clear 60 FPS. This asymmetric pattern is the signature of a GPU-limited system. The CPU's percentile rank of 83 versus the GPU's 59 suggests that upgrading the graphics card would yield larger FPS gains than upgrading the processor, though the measured data does not include such a comparison.

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 74 FPS average. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual quality, since High averages 107 FPS, Medium 137 FPS, and Low 176 FPS — all well above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the best balance, producing 72 FPS average. Medium averages 92 FPS and Low averages 118 FPS, but High offers the highest visual fidelity that remains playable. Ultra falls short at 50 FPS, so it is excluded.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, with an average of 67 FPS. Medium averages 52 FPS, High 41 FPS, and Ultra 28 FPS, all below the playable threshold. Low is the only viable preset at 4K, and even it has limited headroom above the 60 FPS line.

The recommended configurations per resolution are: 1080p Ultra at 74 FPS, 1440p High at 72 FPS, and 4K Low at 67 FPS. Each represents the highest settings tier that maintains smooth gameplay, with the 1080p configuration offering the best combination of visual quality and performance margin.

# The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14400F with AMD Radeon RX 9060 can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is fully capable: all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS. This is the resolution where the system shows its best overall performance, allowing users to max out the game without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High settings with 72 FPS average, and also on Medium (92 FPS) and Low (118 FPS). Ultra is not viable, averaging 50 FPS. This resolution offers a good middle ground for users with 1440p monitors who are willing to trade some visual settings for smooth frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only Low settings achieve playable performance, with 67 FPS average. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, making them unsuitable for competitive or smooth play. The system can technically run Evolve at 4K, but only at the lowest visual preset, and the margin above 60 FPS is slim.

Overall, this PC is a solid 1080p and capable 1440p machine for Evolve, but it lacks the GPU horsepower for a full 4K experience. The data shows that users should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p High for the best balance of visual quality and performance, while 4K should be reserved for Low settings or avoided entirely. The combo ranks 2181st out of 3700, placing it in the middle of the pack, but its consistency across playable settings makes it a reliable choice for mainstream gaming at lower resolutions.