Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a wide range of frame rates in Evolve, scaling from a borderline 4K experience to a high-refresh 1080P powerhouse. Measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the combo averages 85.4 FPS on Low settings, 67.1 FPS on Medium, 54 FPS on High, and 34.8 FPS on Ultra. Dropping to 2560x1440, performance improves substantially: Low hits 152.3 FPS, Medium reaches 115.4 FPS, High averages 95.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 62.2 FPS. At 1920x1080, the results are strong across the board, with Low at 225 FPS, Medium at 173.8 FPS, High at 135.4 FPS, and Ultra at 93.7 FPS. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available in the measured set, so all analysis relies on average FPS figures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the averages range from 34.8 FPS on Ultra to 85.4 FPS on Low. The gap between Medium at 67.1 FPS and High at 54 FPS is notable, representing a 13.1 FPS drop for one step up in quality. Ultra at 4K falls well below the 60 FPS playability threshold, while Low and Medium clear it with room to spare.

Moving to 2560x1440, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 152.3 FPS down to 62.2 FPS, which means even the most demanding preset stays playable. High at 95.1 FPS and Medium at 115.4 FPS sit in a comfortable range for smooth gameplay, while Low at 152.3 FPS approaches high-refresh territory.

At 1920x1080, the configuration is never constrained. Low posts 225 FPS, Medium delivers 173.8 FPS, High averages 135.4 FPS, and Ultra holds 93.7 FPS. The step from High to Ultra costs 41.7 FPS, but the absolute floor remains well above 60 FPS. The data indicates that 1080P Ultra is the most demanding preset tested, yet it still delivers nearly 34 FPS headroom over the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Evolve. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop sharply as settings increase, moving from 85.4 FPS on Low to 34.8 FPS on Ultra. This 50.6 FPS swing suggests the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K, as higher presets directly tax the RTX 3070 Ti’s rendering pipeline.

At 2560x1440, the pattern changes. Low delivers 152.3 FPS, but Ultra still manages 62.2 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 90.1 FPS, which is larger in absolute terms than at 4K but proportionally similar. The fact that Ultra stays above 60 FPS indicates the GPU still has headroom, while the CPU’s role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates soar.

At 1920x1080, the CPU’s influence is most apparent. Low hits 225 FPS, a figure that likely strains the i5-14400F’s single-thread performance, while Ultra drops to 93.7 FPS. The 131.3 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080P is the largest of any resolution, suggesting that at high frame rates, the CPU can become a limiting factor even though the GPU remains the primary bottleneck for visual quality. Across all resolutions, the data shows that GPU load scales predictably with preset quality, while CPU load becomes more relevant as resolution decreases and frame rates increase.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on High settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. Measured data shows an average of 95.1 FPS on High at 2560x1440, which is 35.1 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 3840x2160?

A: Medium is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 67.1 FPS. High drops to 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.8 FPS.

Q: How does Ultra perform at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 93.7 FPS, which is 33.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes it fully playable with high visual fidelity.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti or the i5-14400F more important for Evolve at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at 3840x2160, as shown by the 50.6 FPS drop from Low to Ultra. The CPU’s role is secondary at this resolution, with frame rates driven mostly by GPU rendering load.

Q: Does the combo exceed 144 FPS at any resolution?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 on Low, the average is 225 FPS, and at 2560x1440 on Low, it reaches 152.3 FPS. These are the only two tested configurations that clear 144 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest average is 34.8 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 on Ultra settings. This is the only tested preset that falls below 40 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and preset choices. At 3840x2160, the verdict is conditional: Low and Medium presets are playable, with averages of 85.4 FPS and 67.1 FPS respectively, while High at 54 FPS and Ultra at 34.8 FPS fall short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the configuration clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 62.2 FPS and High reaching 95.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are comfortably above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 93.7 FPS and Low at 225 FPS. The data confirms that this combo is fully capable at 1080P and 1440P, while 4K requires settling for Medium settings or lower.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 1352 out of 3700 combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the i5-14400F’s strong multi-threaded performance and the RTX 3070 Ti’s solid rasterization capabilities. Given that the combo achieves playable frame rates at 4K Medium and 1440P Ultra, the rank is consistent with a system that handles modern titles well but is not at the very top of the performance stack. The 83rd percentile CPU ranking and 75th percentile GPU ranking support this positioning, indicating that both components are above average individually, though not flagship-tier.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 67.1 FPS. Low also qualifies at 85.4 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while remaining playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best choice, averaging 62.2 FPS, which clears the threshold by a small margin. At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the optimal preset, delivering 93.7 FPS and providing substantial headroom over 60 FPS. For gamers prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low at 1080P offers 225 FPS, but Ultra at 1080P is the best balance of quality and performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average score 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i9-11900 is 0.2% ahead and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5%. These alternatives would produce very similar CPU-bound behavior in Evolve, meaning frame rates at 1080P Low would likely be nearly unchanged.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is closely matched by several other cards. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 0.1% higher, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 0.5% ahead, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 0.5% behind, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 trails by 1.6%. In practical terms, swapping to any of these GPUs would shift frame rates by only a few percent, so the measured FPS figures for Evolve would remain within a tight range. The RX 6800 and RTX 2080 Ti, in particular, would deliver nearly identical 4K and 1440P performance, making them viable substitutes for this build.