Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14400F (launch MSRP $196) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (launch MSRP 379 USD) is a combination that pits a modern mid-range CPU against an older GPU. For Evolve, the recorded data shows that this system can handle the game at 1080p and 1440p with certain settings, but falls short at 4K. The CPU is far more capable than the GPU, and the measured frame rates reflect that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 47th percentile, a gap that becomes obvious in the frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i5-14400F's average benchmark score is 32,279. Its nearest rivals, according to the database, are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32,233, +0.1% delta), Intel Core i9-11900 (32,226, +0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32,354, -0.2%), and Intel Core i7-12800H (32,121, +0.5%). All four are within half a percent of the i5-14400F's score, so in Evolve they would produce nearly identical CPU-bound behavior. If you have any of those processors, expect the same frame rates as the i5-14400F in this game, assuming the GPU is unchanged.

On the GPU side, the GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 9,780. Its nearest rivals are the AMD FirePro W5000 (9,803, -0.2%), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9,832, -0.5%), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9,724, +0.6%), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9,716, +0.7%). These delta values are all under a percent, so any of those graphics cards would deliver similar performance in Evolve. The GTX 1070 itself is ranked in the 47th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it sits just below the median, and the rivals listed here occupy the same performance tier.

CPU and GPU Roles

The question of which component matters more for Evolve is answered by the scaling of measured FPS. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 132.9 FPS. Move to 2560x1440 Low, and the average drops to 85.9 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 48.4 FPS. That is a drop of roughly 35% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 44% from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline with resolution is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario, because the CPU workload per frame does not increase with resolution, while the GPU workload does.

Settings also have a large impact. At 1080p, going from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 132.9 FPS to 56.7 FPS, a 57% reduction. At 1440p, the same change drops FPS from 85.9 to 36.8. At 4K, from 48.4 to 19.2. The fact that both resolution and preset changes move FPS by large margins points to the GPU as the primary limiter. The i5-14400F, with its strong single-thread score of 3,055 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 21,645, is unlikely to be the bottleneck at any of these settings. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the CPU would have the most headroom, the system only manages 56.7 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. That indicates the GPU cannot keep up with the highest preset even at a resolution where the CPU is not stressed.

The database also shows that the CPU's percentile (83) is far higher than the GPU's (47), reinforcing the idea that the GPU is the weaker link. In practical terms, for Evolve, any performance gains would come from upgrading the GPU, not the CPU. The CPU can easily feed the GTX 1070, but the GTX 1070 cannot fully utilize the CPU's potential in this title.

FAQ

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

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 48.4 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even Low settings do not reach 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages only 19.2 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings at 1080p for a smooth experience?

A: High settings are the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 80.6 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 56.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to similar processors?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,279. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i9-11900, are within 0.5% of that score, so they would deliver essentially identical performance in Evolve.

Q: Is the GTX 1070 the limiting factor in this system?

A: Yes. The GPU's percentile ranking is 47, compared to the CPU's 83, and the FPS scales heavily with resolution and settings, which is typical of a GPU bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the system only reaches 56.7 FPS, showing the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS at the highest preset even when the CPU has plenty of headroom.

Q: What about 1440p? Can it run at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only on Low and Medium settings. Low averages 85.9 FPS, and Medium averages 65.4 FPS. High drops to 50.7 FPS, and Ultra to 36.8 FPS, so those are not playable.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos for Evolve?

A: It ranks 3094 out of 3700 combinations, placing it in the lower half of systems tested for this game.

The Verdict

The data from the database is clear: this PC can run Evolve at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but not at 3840x2160. At 1080p, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at an average of 80.6 FPS. Ultra is not playable, as it averages 56.7 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best at 65.4 FPS. High and Ultra are not playable at this resolution. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, so the game is not playable there. For a smooth experience, stick to 1080p High or 1440p Medium.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all recorded average frame rates for the tested combinations of resolution and settings. Min and max FPS values were not recorded in the dataset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 30.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 48.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 40.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 19.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 50.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 85.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 65.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 36.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 80.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 132.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 103.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 56.7 |

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average is listed below.

• 1920x1080: High settings, averaging 80.6 FPS. This is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS; Ultra falls to 56.7 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Medium settings, averaging 65.4 FPS. Low also works at 85.9 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while staying above the threshold.
• 3840x2160: No preset achieves 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 48.4 FPS, so this resolution is not playable with this hardware.

In summary, the i5-14400F and GTX 1070 combination is a capable setup for Evolve at mainstream resolutions, provided you adjust settings appropriately. The GPU is the bottleneck, so lowering resolution or preset is the key to staying above 60 FPS.