Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a mixed-generation combination that brings a modern 14th Gen processor together with a Turing-era graphics card. For a game like Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, the recorded data in our database shows that this combo is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K demands significant setting compromises. The following analysis draws exclusively from measured results to clarify what this pairing delivers.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 73.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict for this resolution lists Ultra as playable.

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

A: High is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 72.6 FPS. Low and Medium are also playable, but Ultra drops to 50.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: Only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 68.7 FPS, which is playable. Medium produces 50.8 FPS, High produces 41.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.6 FPS, all below 60 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, a delta of -0.2%. Performance is effectively identical across these parts.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 with a delta of -1%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 with a delta of -1.2%, the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 with a delta of -1.3%, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 with a delta of -1.5%. All rivals are within roughly 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER.

Q: What is the combo rank for this specific pairing in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 2150 out of 3700 tested combinations in the database for Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of all tested pairings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data for this combo shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 175.6 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the Intel Core i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is supplying frames faster than the RTX 2070 SUPER can be stressed at this light load. When settings rise to Ultra at the same resolution, the average drops to 73.9 FPS, a reduction of 101.7 FPS from Low. That massive drop is almost entirely the GPU's rendering workload increasing, not CPU limitation.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling continues to show the GPU's importance. Low settings yield 117.8 FPS, Medium yields 90.5 FPS, High yields 72.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 50.5 FPS. The step from Low to Ultra removes 67.3 FPS, which is a 57% reduction in average frame rate. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint. Low settings produce 68.7 FPS, but Medium falls to 50.8 FPS, High to 41.5 FPS, and Ultra to 30.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Low result, demonstrating that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the i5-14400F's strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055) is more than adequate for Evolve's FPS gameplay. Even at 1440p Low, the 117.8 FPS result indicates the CPU is not holding the GPU back. However, at 4K, the gap between Low (68.7 FPS) and Ultra (30.6 FPS) is entirely attributable to GPU load. A user seeking higher 4K quality would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU's benchmark percentile of 83 versus all CPUs suggests it has plenty of headroom left. In short, for this game, the GPU determines playability at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU is sufficient to extract maximum performance from the GPU at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this exact pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a combo rank of 2150 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. This places it in the 58th percentile of tested combos, meaning roughly 58% of all tested pairings perform better in this specific game. It is important to note that this rank reflects the combined result of CPU and GPU, not just one component.

The rank of 2150 out of 3700 indicates a mid-pack result. For a game released in 2015, this seems modest, but the measured FPS data tells a more nuanced story. At 1920x1080, the combo is firmly in playable territory across all settings, including Ultra at 73.9 FPS. The reason for the mid-pack rank is likely the GPU's age relative to newer cards in the database. The RTX 2070 SUPER's percentile versus all GPUs is 65, meaning 35% of tested GPUs outperform it. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 83, which is significantly higher. This mismatch, a strong CPU with a mid-tier older GPU, drags the combined rank down despite the CPU's excellent synthetic scores.

The combo rank also reflects the game's age. Evolve is not a demanding modern title, so many newer mid-range and high-end GPUs will produce far higher frame rates, pushing this combo down the list. Still, the rank is not a verdict on playability. The measured results show that this pairing clears 60 FPS in multiple resolution and settings combinations. The rank is a comparative metric, while the measured FPS is the practical reality. Users should interpret the 2150 rank as a warning that faster combinations exist, but not as an indication that this combo fails to deliver a smooth experience in Evolve.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a picture of what other hardware would behave similarly in this combo. For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, the Intel Core i9-11900, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and the Intel Core i7-12800H. The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, just 0.1% below the i5-14400F's 32279. The Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a 0.2% difference. The Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354, which is 0.2% higher, and the Core i7-12800H scores 32121, a 0.5% difference.

These deltas are all within half a percent, meaning any of these CPUs would produce virtually identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same RTX 2070 SUPER. A user with an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U system would see no meaningful difference in this game. The same applies to the Core i9-11900, a 2021 desktop part that matches the i5-14400F's average score almost exactly. The Ryzen 7 6800HS and Core i7-12800H, both mobile processors, also fall within the same performance band, indicating that laptop variants of this class can match the desktop i5 in synthetic workloads.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc B570, and the Intel Arc A750. The Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 1.2% advantage. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, a 1.3% advantage, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a 1.5% advantage. All four rivals are within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER, so a user swapping between these cards would see nearly identical Evolve performance.

The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a tight performance cluster. Neither the CPU nor the GPU has a dominant advantage over its nearest rivals. The i5-14400F's 0.1% to 0.5% deltas mean that choosing any of the listed CPUs changes nothing in real-world FPS. Similarly, the RTX 2070 SUPER's GPU rivals, including the Intel Arc A750 and Arc B570, would deliver the same frame rates within a small margin. For a user considering an upgrade or a sidegrade, these measurements show that staying within this performance tier yields no material change in Evolve's playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for Evolve span three resolutions and four settings tiers. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 175.6 FPS, Medium produces 134.6 FPS, High produces 108.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 73.9 FPS. All four settings clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining a comfortable margin above 60. The spread from Low to Ultra is 101.7 FPS, showing that Evolve scales heavily with settings at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the averages remain strong but the Ultra setting drops below 60 FPS. Low settings yield 117.8 FPS, Medium yields 90.5 FPS, and High yields 72.6 FPS. Ultra falls to 50.5 FPS, which is 9.5 FPS below the playable threshold. The drop from High to Ultra is 22.1 FPS, a significant penalty for the highest quality preset. Users at 1440p should stick with High or lower to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable. Low produces 68.7 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 50.8 FPS, High to 41.5 FPS, and Ultra to 30.6 FPS. The 4K results show a sharp decline from 1080p: Low at 4K (68.7 FPS) is lower than Ultra at 1080p (73.9 FPS). The scaling from 1440p Low (117.8 FPS) to 4K Low (68.7 FPS) represents a 49.1 FPS loss, highlighting the resolution's heavy demand on the GPU.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The absence of min and max data means frame pacing and stutter cannot be assessed, but the average figures are consistent across the settings ladder. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K limited to the Low preset.

The Verdict

The database verdict is clear: this PC can run Evolve, but the playable scope depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 73.9 FPS. This is the ideal environment for this combo, offering smooth gameplay at maximum quality without any compromises. The 1080p results are strong enough for high-refresh-rate displays, as Low settings reach 175.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the verdict lists High, Low, and Medium as playable. High is the best playable setting at 72.6 FPS, which is a solid result for a 1440p monitor. Users who prioritize visual fidelity can use High without dropping below 60 FPS. Ultra is not recommended, as its 50.5 FPS average falls short of the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, with an average of 68.7 FPS. This is a playable result, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS, with Ultra producing just 30.6 FPS. The 4K experience is viable only for users willing to accept Low settings.

The overall verdict is positive for 1080p and 1440p users. The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a smooth Evolve experience at those resolutions, with Ultra playable at 1080p and High playable at 1440p. For 4K, the combo is functional but limited to Low settings. Users with a 4K display should consider a more powerful GPU, as the RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is not a high-end performer in the current database. The i5-14400F, with its 83rd percentile ranking, is not the limiting factor; it is the GPU that determines the boundary between playable and unplayable settings.