Evolve

The data for Evolve with this Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination shows a component pairing that is overwhelmingly capable across all tested resolutions. The measured frame rates are consistently high, and the analysis reveals a system that clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom at every setting level. This pairing exhibits classic GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions, while the CPU's performance becomes a more relevant factor at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 60.9 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin above the playability threshold, indicating that while the game is technically playable at maximum settings, there is very little room for frame rate drops. The data suggests that for a more comfortable buffer, dropping to High settings yields a substantial increase to 88.9 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, but with far more comfortable headroom. The average frame rate at this resolution and setting is 108.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that 1440p Ultra is a sweet spot for this hardware, providing high visual fidelity without compromising on smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the story is similar, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 163.8 FPS. This result shows that the combination of CPU and GPU is so powerful at this resolution that even the most demanding settings leave a massive performance surplus. The 1080p Ultra result is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the system is likely limited by the game's engine or the CPU at this point, rather than the GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the Intel Core i5-14400F is closely matched by several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U shows a negligible 0.1% performance delta, making it a near-identical match in overall synthetic tests. Similarly, the Intel Core i9-11900 is within 0.2% of the i5-14400F's score. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is marginally faster by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12800H is slightly slower by 0.5%. For gaming, these differences are effectively imperceptible, meaning any of these CPUs would behave in a very similar fashion when paired with this GPU.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an outlier in its performance class. The nearest competitors in the database are enterprise and professional cards. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 0.3% slower, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB is 0.6% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is actually 1.4% faster. These rival cards are not typically used for consumer gaming, but the data indicates that the RTX 5090's raw compute performance sits in this performance tier. The practical impact is that no other consumer GPU in the benchmark database is close enough to offer a "similar" gaming experience, making the RTX 5090 in a class of its own for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 60.9 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so it is playable, but with minimal margin for error.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 163.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 108.7 FPS. This represents a 33.6% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p, which is a significant but expected scaling for higher resolution rendering.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance comparable to any other GPU in the database?

A: The nearest rivals are not consumer gaming cards. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is within 0.3% of the RTX 5090's average benchmark score, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% faster. No consumer GPU is listed as a close rival.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 257.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 108.7 FPS. The Low preset is therefore approximately 2.4x faster in average frame rate.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings, with the Low preset hitting 322.9 FPS. At 4K, the frame rates scale down significantly, suggesting the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p, where the frame rates are so high that the CPU's processing limits become more relevant.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this analysis?

A: The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. All settings at all three tested resolutions are above this threshold.

The Verdict

This PC configuration is unequivocally capable of running Evolve at a playable level at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 60.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset provides a much more comfortable 108.7 FPS average. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves a blistering 163.8 FPS average. The data shows that this combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is overkill for this game at 1080p and 1440p, and is only marginally challenged by 4K Ultra settings. For players who prioritize maximum visual fidelity, the 4K Ultra setting is just barely playable, but the High preset at 88.9 FPS is a much safer bet for consistent smoothness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate a clear shift in component bottleneck as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are extremely high across all settings, ranging from 163.8 FPS on Ultra to 322.9 FPS on Low. The scaling between Low and Ultra is only about a 2x difference, which is less than what is seen at higher resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is playing a more significant role in limiting performance, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames very quickly, but the CPU cannot feed it data fast enough to reach even higher numbers.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases. The difference between Low (257.5 FPS) and Ultra (108.7 FPS) is now a 2.4x gap, showing the GPU's rendering load has a more pronounced impact. At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck. The Ultra preset drops to 60.9 FPS, while Low is 148.7 FPS, a 2.4x difference. The absolute frame rates at 4K are much lower than at 1080p, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. The data implies that for this game, the RTX 5090 is the deciding factor for 4K performance, while the i5-14400F's capabilities are sufficient to support high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p, but become a limiting factor at the extreme high end.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 77th out of 3700 tested combos. This places the system in the top 2.1% of all tested configurations for this game. The high ranking is primarily driven by the exceptional performance of the RTX 5090, which is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The CPU is also strong, being in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, but it is the GPU's raw power that propels this combo to such a high position. The data suggests that this is a top-tier setup for Evolve, with only a small fraction of possible hardware combinations outperforming it.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the average frame rates measured for this hardware combination in Evolve.

At 1920x1080:

• The Low preset achieved an average of 322.9 FPS.
• The Medium preset achieved an average of 295 FPS.
• The High preset achieved an average of 233.8 FPS.
• The Ultra preset achieved an average of 163.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• The Low preset achieved an average of 257.5 FPS.
• The Medium preset achieved an average of 201 FPS.
• The High preset achieved an average of 156.7 FPS.
• The Ultra preset achieved an average of 108.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160:

• The Low preset achieved an average of 148.7 FPS.
• The Medium preset achieved an average of 115.7 FPS.
• The High preset achieved an average of 88.9 FPS.
• The Ultra preset achieved an average of 60.9 FPS.

The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. The most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) is the only point where the average frame rate dips close to the 60 FPS threshold, while all other configurations offer significantly higher performance. The lack of min and max FPS data means this analysis is based solely on average performance, which is generally a good indicator of overall smoothness, but does not account for potential stutters or frame time spikes.