Evolve

This pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 was measured in Evolve, a 2015 FPS that remains a useful test of raw throughput. The combo ranks 736th out of 3,700 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the database. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, and measured frame rates show the system clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested except one. The CPU carried a $196 launch MSRP; the GPU carried a $549 launch MSRP.

How This Combo Ranks

The rank of 736 out of 3,700 is the headline number. Benchmark results indicate that most tested systems fall below this pairing in Evolve, but a meaningful minority sits above it. The CPU's average benchmark score is 32,279, and the GPU's average benchmark score is 40,377; both land near the 83rd and 82nd percentiles respectively. For a game released in 2015, this is a strong result — Evolve does not demand the latest hardware, and the data confirms the combo has substantial headroom.

The rank reflects the combined contribution of both parts. The i5-14400F, a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with a 4.70 GHz boost clock, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and a single-core score of 3,055. The RTX 5070, built on Blackwell 2.0 with 6,144 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, delivers a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,077 and a Passmark G3D score of 29,137. Together, they place the combo at 736 of 3,700 — a position that suggests the system will handle Evolve comfortably at most settings, with the exception of the most demanding 4K preset.

What the rank does not show is how the two components divide the work. The measured FPS data reveals that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor; even at 1080p Low, where frame rates reach 281.7, the i5-14400F keeps up. The GPU becomes the constraint at 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 46.5. The rank, then, is a summary of a system that is balanced but GPU-limited at the highest resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets clarifies which component matters more. At Low settings, the frame rate falls from 281.7 at 1080p to 190.4 at 1440p and 108.6 at 4K — a steady decline that tracks the GPU's rendering load. At Ultra settings, the same pattern appears but with a sharper collapse at 4K: 120.9 at 1080p, 79.3 at 1440p, and 46.5 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and it points directly at the GPU.

At 1080p, the CPU plays a larger role. The i5-14400F's single-core performance — 3,055 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 2,058 in Geekbench single-core — is sufficient to push 281.7 FPS at Low and 217.1 FPS at Medium. The GPU, meanwhile, has headroom at these resolutions; the RTX 5070's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 672.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are not fully taxed until 4K.

At 4K, the GPU dominates. The drop from 108.6 FPS at Low to 83.0 at Medium, 68.9 at High, and 46.5 at Ultra shows the RTX 5070's limits as pixel count and shading complexity rise. The CPU's contribution becomes secondary; even a faster processor would not rescue 4K Ultra given the GPU's 46.5 FPS ceiling. The data implies that for Evolve, the RTX 5070 is the deciding factor at 4K, while the i5-14400F is more than adequate everywhere else.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured results cover three resolutions and four presets, all with average frame rates. No minimum or maximum values are available, so the analysis relies on averages. At 1080p, the combo delivers 281.7 FPS at Low, 217.1 at Medium, 170.6 at High, and 120.9 at Ultra. Every preset clears 60 FPS by a wide margin; even Ultra, the heaviest setting, runs far above the playable threshold.

At 1440p, the numbers are 190.4 at Low, 146.0 at Medium, 112.7 at High, and 79.3 at Ultra. The Ultra result is the tightest margin above 60 FPS at this resolution, but it still holds comfortably. The progression from Low to Ultra is monotonic, with each preset step costing a meaningful chunk of performance.

At 4K, the breakdown is 108.6 at Low, 83.0 at Medium, 68.9 at High, and 46.5 at Ultra. The High preset at 68.9 FPS is the best playable configuration at this resolution, and Ultra falls short. The gap between Medium and High is substantial, and the Ultra preset is disproportionately expensive; the data shows that 4K Ultra is the only setting in the entire test matrix that fails the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a fraction of a percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32,233, a delta of 0.1 percent from the i5-14400F's 32,279. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226, a 0.2 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, a -0.2 percent delta, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32,121, a 0.5 percent delta. Any of these CPUs would produce near-identical frame rates in Evolve, since the game's CPU load is modest and all four sit within half a percent of the i5-14400F's aggregate score.

The GPU's nearest rivals are similarly close. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318, a 0.1 percent delta from the RTX 5070's 40,377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40,063, a 0.8 percent delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870, a -1.2 percent delta, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39,568, a 2 percent delta. The RTX 5070 sits at the center of a tight cluster; swapping in any of these GPUs would yield similar Evolve performance, though the workstation-oriented Radeon Pro parts may behave differently in other workloads.

For a builder considering alternatives, the takeaway is that the i5-14400F and RTX 5070 are not outliers. The data shows a dense field of comparable hardware, and the measured FPS in Evolve would shift by only a few frames with any of these rivals installed.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 68.9 FPS. Low (108.6) and Medium (83.0) also clear the threshold, but Ultra does not — 46.5 FPS is below the playable line. The best playable setting at 4K is therefore High.

At 2560x1440, every preset clears 60 FPS. The most demanding playable setting is Ultra at 79.3 FPS, which is the best option at this resolution. High (112.7), Medium (146.0), and Low (190.4) are all faster, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality while staying above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the same pattern holds: all four presets are playable, and Ultra at 120.9 FPS is the best setting. Low (281.7), Medium (217.1), and High (170.6) offer higher frame rates for competitive play, but Ultra delivers the full visual experience while staying well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 120.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 79.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable — Low at 108.6, Medium at 83.0, and High at 68.9 — but Ultra falls to 46.5 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

The data indicates a system with substantial headroom for a 2015 title. The only configuration that fails the playable threshold is 4K Ultra, and even that is a modest miss — 46.5 FPS is playable for some users, but the database threshold is 60 FPS. For anyone targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is more than sufficient, and 4K owners can run High settings with confidence.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra, with an average of 120.9 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K Ultra?

A: No. The average at 4K Ultra is 46.5 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K setting is High at 68.9 FPS.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32,279, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32,233 — a delta of 0.1 percent. They are effectively equivalent.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the AMD Radeon Pro 580?

A: The RTX 5070 scores 40,377 on average, versus 40,318 for the Radeon Pro 580, a 0.1 percent delta. The two GPUs would behave similarly in Evolve.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems?

A: It ranks 736th out of 3,700 tested combos, with the CPU in the 83rd percentile and the GPU in the 82nd percentile.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest frame rate?

A: 1920x1080 at Low settings, with an average of 281.7 FPS.