Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination in Evolve shows a clear progression from unplayable at 4K to very comfortable at 1080p. The measurements are split across three resolutions and four preset levels, giving a complete picture of where this hardware lands.

At 3840x2160, the results are mostly below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Low preset averages 56 FPS, which is close but still short of the target. Medium drops to 43 FPS on average, with a minimum of 37 FPS and a maximum of 50 FPS, meaning even the best-case frame times stay below the threshold. High falls further to 34 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 23 FPS. None of these settings deliver a consistently smooth experience, and the data indicates that 4K is not viable for this pairing in Evolve.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. The Low preset reaches 98 FPS on average, which is well above the 60 FPS mark. Medium averages 76 FPS, with a recorded range of 65 to 87 FPS, so even the lowest dips stay comfortably above playable. High lands exactly at 60 FPS on average, making it the most demanding preset that still clears the threshold. Ultra, however, falls to 41 FPS, which is not playable. The data shows that 1440p offers three viable presets, with High being the ceiling for acceptable performance.

At 1920x1080, this combo runs Evolve with plenty of headroom. The Low preset produces 146 FPS on average, which is more than double the playable threshold. Medium averages 113 FPS with a range of 96 to 130 FPS, so even the minimum stays above 60. High reaches 89 FPS, and Ultra hits 62 FPS on average. That last number is the key one: Ultra at 1080p just barely clears the 60 FPS line, meaning this hardware can run the game at maximum settings without dropping below playable on average. The min FPS values for Low, High, and Ultra are not recorded in the dataset, but the averages tell a consistent story of smooth performance at this resolution.

The overall pattern is straightforward. Every preset at 1080p clears 60 FPS, three out of four presets at 1440p clear it, and no preset at 4K does. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is significant, reflecting the graphical load that Evolve places on the GPU. At 1080p, the spread is 84 FPS (from 146 down to 62), while at 1440p it is 57 FPS (from 98 down to 41). The RTX 2060 is clearly the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom based on its benchmark scores.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places this CPU and GPU in specific positions relative to other hardware, and the nearest rivals help contextualize what kind of performance a builder could expect from similar components.

For the Intel Core i5-14600KF, the closest comparable processors are a mix of AMD and Intel parts. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average benchmark score of 49228, which is a 0.3% delta from the i5's 49394 average. That puts these two essentially neck and neck; in practical terms, a system built with either CPU would behave nearly identically in Evolve. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 on average, a 0.4% difference, which is again within the noise of daily use. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8% behind with an average score of 48995, still effectively the same performance class. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% ahead of the i5. The takeaway from this data is that the 14600KF sits in a very tight cluster of processors, and swapping to any of these rivals would not change the FPS results in a meaningful way.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rivals show a similar story. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, essentially identical to the RTX 2060's 15290, with a 0% delta. That is a surprising pairing given the generational gap, but the recorded data puts them at the same performance level. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15270, a 0.1% difference, meaning an integrated GPU in that class could match the RTX 2060 in this game. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% behind with 15199, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% behind with 15171. In all four cases, the delta is under one percent, so a builder choosing any of these GPUs would see the same FPS ranges in Evolve as recorded for the RTX 2060.

What this means for a practical build is that the combination tested here is not unique in its capabilities. A system with a Ryzen 9 7900 and a GTX 580, for example, would likely produce the same 1080p Ultra result of 62 FPS and the same 1440p High result of 60 FPS. The CPU and GPU both sit in performance tiers where small percentage differences do not translate into observable frame rate changes. The bottleneck in this setup is clearly the GPU at higher resolutions, and none of the nearest rivals would alleviate that, since they all score within one percent of the RTX 2060.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 1080p with max settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Ultra as a playable setting at this resolution, and it is the best settings option with an average FPS of 62.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: High is the most demanding preset that stays playable, averaging 60 FPS. Low averages 98 FPS and Medium averages 76 FPS, but High is the ceiling for acceptable performance at this resolution. Ultra drops to 41 FPS and is not recommended.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 56 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 43 FPS, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 15290, which is within 0.8% of all four nearest rivals. The GeForce GTX 580 matches it at 0% delta, while the Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, and RX 7600 are all within one percent. Performance in Evolve would be effectively identical across these GPUs.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in Evolve?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14600KF scores in the 90th percentile among all CPUs and has an average benchmark score of 49394. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.8% of that score, so the processor has ample headroom. The FPS limits at 4K and 1440p Ultra are driven by the GPU, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1920x1080 on Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset averages 113 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS. Even the lowest recorded frame time stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, so this is a very comfortable setting for competitive play.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the experience depends entirely on the chosen resolution. The verdict by resolution data is unambiguous. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 62 FPS. That means a user can enable maximum graphical fidelity and still stay above the 60 FPS threshold, albeit with only 2 FPS of headroom. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at exactly 60 FPS. That leaves no margin for error, but it does clear the bar. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, so 4K is off the table for this combination.

The practical takeaway is that this hardware is a solid 1080p performer and a capable 1440p option at medium to high settings. The 62 FPS at 1080p Ultra is the headline number, as it shows the RTX 2060 can handle the full visual load of this game when paired with a strong CPU like the 14600KF. At 1440p, the 60 FPS average on High is exactly at the threshold, so a user who prefers a safety margin might opt for Medium, which averages 76 FPS. For anyone with a 4K monitor, the data suggests sticking to lower resolutions or upgrading the GPU, since even the Low preset at 4K misses the target by 4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The database positions this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2910 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. That places it in the 21st percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly four out of five combinations tested in this game deliver better performance. This ranking reflects the fact that the RTX 2060 is a mid-range GPU from 2019, now end-of-life, and it sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, is a strong modern part at the 90th percentile, so the combo is held back by the graphics card rather than the processor.

The rank is not a verdict on playability, though. A rank of 2910 out of 3700 still includes systems that meet the 60 FPS threshold at common resolutions, as the measured data shows. The ranking is a relative measure across all tested hardware, and it tells a builder that many combinations will outperform this one in Evolve. But the practical question of whether this PC can run the game is answered by the resolution-specific data, and the answer is yes at 1080p and 1440p with the right presets. The rank simply contextualizes how much headroom other systems might have over this one.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is directly available from the recorded data.

At 3840x2160, there is no qualifying preset. The Low setting averages 56 FPS, which is the highest average recorded at this resolution, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 43 FPS, High averages 34 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The best settings field for 4K is null, confirming that no preset is playable.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the highest preset that clears the threshold, and it offers a full visual upgrade over Medium (76 FPS) and Low (98 FPS) while still meeting the playability requirement. The minimum FPS for High is not recorded, but the average of 60 suggests it is right at the edge, so users with V-Sync or frame pacing concerns might prefer Medium for extra headroom.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 62 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin, and it represents the maximum graphical quality the game offers. The fact that Ultra is playable at 1080p is a strong result for this hardware, since it means no compromises are necessary at this resolution. Low, Medium, and High all also clear the threshold, with averages of 146, 113, and 89 FPS respectively, but Ultra is the recommended choice for the best visual experience while staying playable.