Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 pairing delivers a robust experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The benchmark data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions, with the only compromise appearing at 4K Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and comparative standing of this combination.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is playable, with an average of 102.6 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin, leaving ample headroom for demanding scenes.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset remains the best choice, achieving an average of 72.3 FPS. While the performance dip from 1080p is notable, the frame rate still comfortably exceeds the playable threshold.
• 3840x2160: At 4K, the Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 73.9 FPS. The High preset drops to 57.7 FPS, just below the playable mark, and Ultra falls further to 38.9 FPS.

This progression shows a clear pattern: the system can handle maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, a reduction to Medium is required to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets indicates which component is the primary driver of performance in Evolve for this specific combo.

At 1920x1080, the performance gap between presets is substantial. The jump from Low (249.5 FPS) to Ultra (102.6 FPS) represents a 146.9 FPS difference, suggesting the GPU is heavily tasked by the higher visual fidelity. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach these very high frame rates, as evidenced by the 249.5 FPS result on Low settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset scaling pattern persists, but the overall frame rates are lower. Low settings drop from 249.5 FPS to 164.1 FPS, and Ultra drops from 102.6 FPS to 72.3 FPS. The consistent reduction across all settings points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role is even more dominant. The Low preset still delivers 96 FPS, but the Ultra preset plummets to 38.9 FPS. The frame rate is heavily dependent on the graphics settings, which is a hallmark of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its high multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, does not appear to be a bottleneck at any resolution, as even the most demanding CPU scenario (1080p Low) results in a high frame rate. The data suggests that while the CPU provides a solid foundation, the Radeon RX 9070 is the decisive factor in determining playable settings, especially at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum FPS values were not provided in the data.

• 3840x2160:
• Ultra: 38.9 FPS
• High: 57.7 FPS
• Medium: 73.9 FPS
• Low: 96.0 FPS

• 2560x1440:
• Ultra: 72.3 FPS
• High: 101.0 FPS
• Medium: 131.1 FPS
• Low: 164.1 FPS

• 1920x1080:
• Ultra: 102.6 FPS
• High: 147.7 FPS
• Medium: 189.1 FPS
• Low: 249.5 FPS

The data shows a consistent hierarchy across all resolutions. The relative performance drop from Low to Ultra is steep, particularly at 4K where the frame rate is less than half of the Low setting. At 1080p, the Ultra setting still provides a very playable experience, while at 4K, it is the only setting that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database places this specific hardware configuration in context by comparing it to other tested components.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are:

• Intel Xeon Gold 5318H: with an average score of 48698, this CPU performs nearly identically, with a delta of -0.2% compared to the i5-14600K.
• AMD EPYC 4345P: scoring 48470, this is also a very close match, showing a 0.3% delta.
• Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX: with a score of 48287, this processor is 0.7% behind the i5-14600K.
• Intel Core Ultra 5 245: scoring 48995, this is 0.8% ahead of the i5-14600K.

These rivals suggest that any of these CPUs would provide a nearly identical level of performance in CPU-bound scenarios within Evolve.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z: with an average score of 23736, this GPU is 0.6% behind the RX 9070.
• AMD Radeon RX 6800S: scoring 24063, this is 0.8% ahead of the RX 9070.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile: with a score of 23628, this is 1.1% behind the RX 9070.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: scoring 24170, this is 1.2% ahead of the RX 9070.

A system with one of these alternative GPUs would be expected to produce very similar frame rates in Evolve, with performance deltas of around 1% or less.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the Intel Core i5-14600K and AMD Radeon RX 9070 in Evolve is ranked 1105 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 30% of all systems tested for this game. This rank is a holistic measure that considers the overall performance of the pairing, reflecting its ability to handle the game's demands across various settings and resolutions. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p on the highest settings.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly answers whether this PC can run Evolve. The system is not only capable of running the game, but it does so with high performance across most settings.

• 1920x1080: The verdict is a definitive yes. All four presets, including Ultra, are playable. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 102.6 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience.
• 2560x1440: The verdict is also yes. All settings, from Low to Ultra, are playable. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 72.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 3840x2160: The verdict is conditional. The Low (96.0 FPS) and Medium (73.9 FPS) presets are playable. The High preset, at 57.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset, at 38.9 FPS, fall short of the 60 FPS target. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, players should use the Medium preset.

In summary, this PC can run Evolve exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings. At 4K, it requires a slight reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth frame rates, but it remains a highly capable system for this game.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution with the highest graphics settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 38.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at this resolution is Medium, with an average of 73.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS experience at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS at 1440p. It achieves an average frame rate of 72.3 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 249.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 102.6 FPS, representing a performance drop of 146.9 FPS.

Q: Which component, the CPU or GPU, is more important for performance at 3840x2160?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor at 4K. The frame rate is highly sensitive to graphics settings, dropping from 96.0 FPS on Low to 38.9 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the Radeon RX 9070 is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: Are there other CPUs that would perform similarly to the Intel Core i5-14600K in this game?

A: Yes. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, AMD EPYC 4345P, Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 all have average benchmark scores within 1% of the i5-14600K, suggesting very similar real-world performance.

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Evolve?

A: This combo is ranked 1105 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the top 30% of systems tested for this game.