Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 is a combination that mixes a top-tier modern processor with an older mid-range graphics card. For Evolve, a 2015 FPS, the recorded data shows that this combo can deliver playable frame rates only at 1920x1080, with the best playable preset being Medium at 61.2 FPS average. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The CPU, which sits in the 90th percentile of all tested processors, provides ample headroom, but the GPU, ranked in the 74th percentile, becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $294, while the GPU has a launch MSRP of 169 USD.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured data shows that at 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 74.3 FPS and the Medium preset averages 61.2 FPS, both above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61.2 FPS. The verdict data lists Low and Medium as playable, with Medium as the best setting.

Q: Is this combo playable at 2560x1440?

A: No. At 2560x1440, the highest average FPS recorded is 54.7 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra presets all fall further behind, with averages of 30, 41.4, and 19.3 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, scores 49228, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 (0.8% lower). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, which is 0.8% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874 (0.4% higher). The AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580 (0.7% lower), and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421 (1.2% lower).

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in the database?

A: The combo ranks 3527 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the database, indicating that most other tested combos deliver better performance in Evolve.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded FPS data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the AMD Radeon RX 570. The CPU is exceptionally strong, with 14 cores, 20 threads, a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and a 90th percentile ranking among all processors. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and single-core score of 4594 confirm that it is not a bottleneck in this pairing. The GPU, however, is a Polaris 20 chip with 2048 shading units, 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, and a 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, ranking in the 74th percentile of all GPUs.

At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows the GPU's limits. The Low preset averages 74.3 FPS, Medium drops to 61.2 FPS, High falls to 48.1 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 32.2 FPS. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them. Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern continues: Low averages 54.7 FPS, Medium 41.4 FPS, High 30 FPS, and Ultra 19.3 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is about 26%, and from 1440p Low to 4K Low (27.9 FPS) is about 49%. These percentage drops align with the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth constraints rather than any CPU limitation.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully saturated. Even the Low preset only reaches 27.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 13.4 FPS. The CPU's role at this resolution is essentially idle, as the GPU cannot process frames fast enough to utilize the processor's capacity. The data indicates that the i5-14600KF could easily drive higher frame rates if paired with a stronger GPU, but with the RX 570, the graphics card dictates performance across all resolutions. In summary, the CPU matters less than the GPU for this game, particularly at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below playable levels. The High preset averages 19 FPS, Low averages 27.9 FPS, Medium averages 24.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 13.4 FPS. No setting reaches even half of the 60 FPS target, confirming that 4K is out of reach for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below 60 FPS across all presets. High averages 30 FPS, Low averages 54.7 FPS, Medium averages 41.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 19.3 FPS. The Low preset comes closest to the threshold, missing it by 5.3 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally finds playable territory. High averages 48.1 FPS, Low averages 74.3 FPS, Medium averages 61.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 32.2 FPS. The Low and Medium presets clear the 60 FPS line, with Medium being the highest playable setting. The gap between Medium and High is 13.1 FPS, illustrating a sharp performance cliff as settings increase.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all within 0.8% of the i5-14600KF's average score of 49394. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995. These processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same GPU. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher, meaning it would deliver a marginal improvement, likely within the margin of error.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 470 is the closest match, scoring 28996, just 0.8% higher than the RX 570's 28766. A system with an RX 470 would behave almost exactly like the RX 570 in Evolve, with the same FPS numbers across all resolutions and presets. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M scores 28874 (0.4% higher), while the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28580 (0.7% lower) and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421 (1.2% lower). None of these alternatives would change the fundamental verdict: the GPU remains the limiting factor, and playability would still be restricted to 1080p Low or Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 3527 out of 3700 tested combinations in the database for Evolve. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, meaning 3526 combos perform better and only 173 perform worse. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and limited memory bandwidth rather than the CPU's capabilities. The i5-14600KF alone ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, but the RX 570's 74th percentile GPU ranking drags the overall combo down. In practical terms, this combo is far below the median performance level for Evolve, and users should not expect to run the game at high settings or high resolutions.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Evolve: yes, but only at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings for 3840x2160 or 2560x1440, as every preset at those resolutions fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium being the best at 61.2 FPS average. The High preset at 1080p averages 48.1 FPS, which is playable in a loose sense but falls below the defined 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 32.2 FPS. For a smooth experience, users must stick to 1080p and avoid High or Ultra presets. The CPU is more than capable, but the GPU's 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain higher workloads.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no best setting because no preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average is 27.9 FPS on Low, which is still below the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, similarly, no setting is playable; the closest is Low at 54.7 FPS, which misses the target by 5.3 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Medium, which achieves an average of 61.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where the combo delivers a playable experience, and Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Users who want a higher frame rate can drop to Low for 74.3 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual balance while still clearing the threshold.