Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data reveals that this system delivers a highly playable experience across all tested resolutions, with the primary question being not if it can run the game, but at what graphical quality ceiling. The data indicates this pairing sits in the 93rd percentile of all tested CPU/GPU combos for this game, ranking 263rd out of 3700 combinations. This places it firmly in the upper echelon of systems, suggesting that the hardware is far more capable than the game's requirements demand, a common scenario for a title from its era.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the benchmark scores of the individual components provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly. The Intel Core i5-14400F achieves an average benchmark score of 32279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are incredibly close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233, a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning in practical terms, a system with that CPU would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. Similarly, the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2% delta) are also statistical equals. The Intel Core i7-12800H, with a score of 32121 and a 0.5% delta, rounds out this group of near-identical performers. For the purposes of this game, any of these CPUs would provide an indistinguishable gameplay experience.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247, which puts it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scoring 54209 with a delta of just 0.1%. This indicates that the SUPER variant is essentially a direct equivalent in performance for this game. The next rivals, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828, -1.1% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6% delta), are actually slightly higher in their average benchmark scores, suggesting they might even have a marginal performance edge in some synthetic tests, though the differences are small enough to be within run-to-run variance. The AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.7% delta) is similarly positioned. Therefore, a system swapping the RTX 4080 for any of these cards would produce a very similar, if not slightly better, performance profile in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-14400F and RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 263 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This placement in the top 7.1% of all systems is a strong indicator of its capability. The data shows that this is not a marginal configuration; it is a high-end pairing that will handle the game with significant headroom. This rank confirms the balance between the CPU's strong single and multi-threaded performance (with Cinebench R23 scores of 3055 single-core and 21645 multi-core) and the GPU's massive raw compute power (48.74 TFLOPS FP32). The system is clearly not built to merely meet the minimum requirements of a 2015 title; it is built to overwhelm them.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a detailed picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. The most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, yields an average of 54 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. However, dropping to High settings at 4K provides a comfortable 78 FPS average. The data for Medium settings at 4K shows an average of 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, indicating consistent performance without significant dips. At 4K Low, the system achieves 128 FPS on average.

Moving to 1440p, the performance headroom becomes substantial. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 95 FPS, while High settings push to 137 FPS. Medium settings at this resolution show an average of 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 and a maximum of 200 FPS. At Low settings, the average FPS climbs to 225.

At 1080p, the system's performance is exceptional across the board. Even the Ultra preset delivers an average of 141 FPS. High settings average 204 FPS, and Medium settings reach 260 FPS, with a minimum of 221 and a maximum of 299 FPS. The Low preset produces an average of 324 FPS. These numbers show a clear scaling pattern: as resolution decreases, the frame rate increases dramatically, highlighting the GPU's capability at lower resolutions where it is less likely to be the primary bottleneck.

The Verdict

Based on the benchmark data, this PC can absolutely run Evolve, and it does so with remarkable ease. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 3840x2160, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on High, Low, and Medium settings, with the best playable experience being High at 78 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to hit 60 FPS, averaging 54 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset, including Ultra, is playable, with an average of 95 FPS at the highest settings. Finally, at 1920x1080, all presets are not only playable but also exceed 141 FPS, even on Ultra. The verdict is unequivocal: this system provides a smooth, high-refresh-rate experience in Evolve, and for 1440p and 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the system can run Evolve at 3840x2160. Benchmark results show it achieves playable frame rates above 60 FPS on the High (78 FPS), Medium (99 FPS), and Low (128 FPS) presets. The only non-playable setting at this resolution is Ultra, which averages 54 FPS.

Q: What is the highest graphical preset I can use at 1440p while maintaining 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the data shows you can use the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding. It averages 95 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with the Ultra preset?

A: Performance at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings is excellent, with an average frame rate of 141 FPS. This suggests the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be a bottleneck in this game?

A: Given that the RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile of GPUs and the i5-14400F is in the 83rd percentile of CPUs, both are exceptionally powerful. The massive jump in frame rates when lowering resolution from 4K to 1440p suggests the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU is more than capable of keeping up at lower ones.

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 3840x2160 is High, which achieves an average of 78 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that falls below the threshold.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, scores 32233, a difference of just 0.1%. Other close rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, -0.2% delta), all of which would perform almost identically in Evolve.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate of at least 60 FPS is the optimal configuration for balancing visual quality and performance. At 3840x2160, that preset is High, which delivers an average of 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above the threshold, achieving an average of 95 FPS. Finally, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, with an average of 141 FPS. These findings suggest that for the best visual experience, users should select High at 4K, and Ultra at both 1440p and 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data across resolutions and presets reveals a clear picture of component roles. At 3840x2160, the performance scaling from Low (128 FPS) to Ultra (54 FPS) is a 2.37x drop, demonstrating that the GPU's workload is the dominant factor. The RTX 4080, with its 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS of compute power, is being taxed heavily at this resolution, especially with higher graphical settings. The CPU, while important, has enough headroom that it is not the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are significantly higher (95 FPS on Ultra, 225 FPS on Low), indicating that the GPU's workload is reduced, but it is still likely the primary bottleneck. The CPU's role becomes relatively more important, but the i5-14400F's strong performance, evidenced by its 21,645 multi-core score in Cinebench R23, ensures it is not holding the system back. The scaling from 4K Ultra (54 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (95 FPS) is a 1.76x improvement, which is substantial and points to pixel count as a major variable.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high (141 FPS on Ultra, 324 FPS on Low). At this resolution, the GPU's workload is at its lowest, and the frame rates are so high that the CPU's performance becomes increasingly critical. While the RTX 4080 is still the main workhorse, the i5-14400F's ability to feed the GPU with data is crucial to achieving these numbers. The fact that the 1080p Ultra score of 141 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, and is 2.6x higher than the 4K Ultra score, underscores that the GPU is the dominant factor across all resolutions, with the CPU providing ample support. The data suggests that in Evolve, the RTX 4080 is the performance driver, and the i5-14400F is a perfectly matched partner that ensures it never runs out of data to process.