Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a high-performance foundation for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Measured data indicates this combination provides substantial frame rates across all resolutions, with the GPU’s Ada Lovelace architecture and the CPU’s 14 cores proving more than sufficient for the game’s demands. The following analysis breaks down the optimal settings, hardware utilization, and performance rankings based exclusively on the measured FPS data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which achieves 74.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 54.5 FPS, falling below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Medium settings produce 97.8 FPS, while Low settings yield 128.7 FPS, but High represents the optimal balance for visual fidelity while staying above the 60 FPS target.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 92.9 FPS. This resolution allows the full visual experience without compromise, as even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS bar by a significant margin. The High preset reaches 136.3 FPS, Medium 175.2 FPS, and Low 227 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum quality.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 140.1 FPS. This resolution provides headroom for high refresh rate displays, as the Ultra preset more than doubles the 60 FPS threshold. High settings reach 202.9 FPS, Medium 257.9 FPS, and Low 331.7 FPS, but Ultra remains the best pick for a visually rich experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component emphasis as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system produces extremely high frame rates across all settings, from 140.1 FPS at Ultra to 331.7 FPS at Low. This wide spread suggests the CPU, with its 20 threads and 5.30 GHz boost clock, is capable of feeding the GPU effectively at lower resolutions, allowing the RTX 4080 SUPER to operate near its full potential.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but show a narrower gap between settings: 92.9 FPS at Ultra versus 227 FPS at Low. The GPU begins to assume a larger role as pixel count increases, but the CPU still provides ample headroom, evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding preset clears 60 FPS comfortably.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Ultra preset drops to 54.5 FPS, while Low settings still achieve 128.7 FPS. This 2.4x scaling between Low and Ultra at 4K contrasts with the 1.6x scaling at 1440p and the 2.4x scaling at 1080p, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the primary determinants of performance at this resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, with the GPU’s rendering load becoming the bottleneck for the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 128.7 FPS average
• Medium: 97.8 FPS average
• High: 74.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 54.5 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER shows a steep performance curve as settings increase. Low settings deliver more than double the frame rate of Ultra, highlighting the significant cost of the most demanding visual features. The jump from Medium to High costs 23.3 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 20 FPS, showing a consistent penalty per tier.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 227 FPS average
• Medium: 175.2 FPS average
• High: 136.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 92.9 FPS average

1440p results show a more gradual decline across settings. The difference between Low and Ultra is 134.1 FPS, but every tier remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution offers the best balance for the hardware, with Ultra providing a 92.9 FPS experience that suits both quality-oriented and competitive players.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 331.7 FPS average
• Medium: 257.9 FPS average
• High: 202.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 140.1 FPS average

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance at every setting. Even Ultra, the most demanding preset, achieves 140.1 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Low settings at 331.7 FPS indicate the CPU-GPU combination is not stressed at this resolution, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this Intel Core i5-14600K + RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 262nd out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the top 7.1% of all configurations tested, reflecting the strength of this pairing. The CPU itself sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, confirming that both components are high-performing relative to their respective markets.

The rank of 262 indicates that while this system is not at the absolute top of the database, it outperforms the vast majority of tested configurations. This is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show the combo handling 4K at High settings and 1440p/1080p at Ultra settings without dropping below 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 48698 versus the i5-14600K’s 48618 average, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470 (delta 0.3%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287 (delta 0.7%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 (delta -0.8%). These CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, though the i5-14600K’s higher single-thread score of 4270 in Passmark may give it a slight edge in lightly threaded scenarios.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with an average score of 54247 versus the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 54209 (delta -0.1%). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (delta -1.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (delta -2.7%), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (delta -2.8%). These GPUs would produce frame rates very close to the RTX 4080 SUPER’s measured results, with differences of only a few percent. Users with these alternatives can expect similar playability across resolutions.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Evolve effectively across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the system is playable at High, Medium, and Low settings, with High delivering 74.5 FPS as the best playable preset. Ultra at 4K falls short at 54.5 FPS, so users seeking the highest visual quality at this resolution would need to accept this setback or reduce to High.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully playable at all settings, with Ultra achieving 92.9 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the hardware, offering a 4K-quality experience at a resolution where the GPU has ample headroom. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra at 140.1 FPS providing a smooth experience for high refresh rate displays.

Overall, this combination is well-suited for Evolve. The GPU’s 16 GB memory and high compute throughput handle 4K at High settings, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures consistent frame delivery at lower resolutions. For players prioritizing maximum quality, 1440p Ultra is the recommended configuration, while 1080p Ultra offers the best performance margin. The system ranks in the top 7.1% of tested combos, making it a robust choice for this title.