Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a formidable combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The measured data indicates this system delivers exceptional performance across all tested resolutions, with the primary question being not if it can run the game, but rather how much headroom exists at the highest settings. The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern where the GPU remains the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded capabilities ensure consistent frame delivery at lower settings where the workload shifts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates overwhelming capability: Low settings produce an average of 293.2 FPS, Medium delivers 226.4 FPS, High reaches 178.2 FPS, and even Ultra maintains a robust 122.7 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combination is rarely constrained by hardware, with even the most demanding preset leaving substantial performance on the table.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable but show the expected impact of increased pixel count. Low settings average 196.5 FPS, Medium drops to 149.9 FPS, High settles at 116.8 FPS, and Ultra still comfortably exceeds 60 FPS with an average of 84 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 30-35% across all presets, which aligns with the increase in rendered pixels. The Ultra preset at 1440p represents the first point where the average dips below 100 FPS, though it remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens considerably. Low settings still achieve a strong 111.3 FPS average, Medium produces 83.6 FPS, and High manages 65.9 FPS. However, Ultra settings fall to 49.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This represents the only configuration in the entire dataset where the system fails to maintain playable frame rates. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is particularly notable: a 16.4 FPS drop (from 65.9 to 49.5) suggests that Ultra enables effects that disproportionately tax the GPU at this resolution. The data shows no min or max FPS values were recorded, so the frame time consistency remains unquantified, but the averages alone paint a clear picture of the system's capabilities.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600KF provide context for its position in the broader CPU landscape. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 sits just 0.3% ahead in average benchmark score, with 49228 against the i5's 49394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G follows at 0.4% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 trails by 0.8%. Interestingly, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 posts a score of 49796, which is 0.8% higher than the i5-14600KF. These deltas are remarkably tight, indicating that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, especially given the game's age and the substantial headroom this system demonstrates.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA products with similar average benchmark scores. The Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (0.1% lower), the RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (0.1% lower), the Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (0.2% lower), and the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (1% higher). These narrow deltas suggest that in gaming scenarios, particularly at 1080p and 1440p, users would experience virtually indistinguishable performance from any of these GPUs. The RTX 4090 Mobile's 1% advantage is within the margin of error for most benchmarks and unlikely to translate into meaningful FPS differences in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 637 out of 3700 tested configurations in Evolve. This places the system in the top 17.2% of all tested combos, which is impressive given that the database likely includes many higher-end and more recent hardware pairings. The rank reflects the system's ability to push high frame rates across most settings, though the 4K Ultra failure prevents a higher placement. In the context of Evolve's age and its relatively modest hardware demands, this ranking suggests the system is overkill for most scenarios, with the only limitation emerging at the absolute maximum settings on a 4K display.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve with playable performance (60 FPS or higher) at all tested resolutions, with one notable exception. At 1920x1080, every preset including Ultra exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 122.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 84 FPS being the lowest performer. At 3840x2160, the system maintains playability on Low (111.3 FPS), Medium (83.6 FPS), and High (65.9 FPS), but Ultra drops to 49.5 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. Therefore, for 4K gaming, users must cap their settings at High to maintain smooth performance. For 1080p and 1440p displays, the system can run the game at maximum settings without any concerns.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-14600KF and the RTX 4070 SUPER becomes evident when analyzing the scaling between resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, with Low hitting 293.2 FPS and Ultra at 122.7 FPS. The 2.4x difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution suggests that the GPU's shader and texture work scales significantly with preset quality, while the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom to feed the GPU. The i5-14600KF's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and Passmark multi-thread score of 38697 indicate strong parallel processing capabilities that prevent CPU bottlenecks even at 293 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 2.3x (196.5 vs 84 FPS), showing that the GPU begins to take on a more significant role as pixel count increases. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant at this resolution, though the system still maintains high frame rates. The transition to 3840x2160 further emphasizes GPU dominance: Low to Ultra scaling becomes 2.2x (111.3 vs 49.5 FPS), and the Ultra preset's failure to hit 60 FPS highlights the GPU's limitations at 4K with maximum effects. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because the frame rates are lower, reducing the number of draw calls and physics calculations needed per second.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 122.7 FPS, which is the highest quality setting and comfortably exceeds the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra also remains playable with an average of 84 FPS, making it the recommended choice. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 65.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K fails the 60 FPS requirement with 49.5 FPS, so High is the maximum playable setting. These recommendations prioritize visual quality while ensuring smooth frame delivery, and users with higher refresh rate displays may choose to drop settings further to unlock even higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 122.7, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: High settings are the most demanding playable option at 4K, with an average of 65.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 49.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to the RTX 4090 Mobile in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, while the RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, representing a 1% advantage for the mobile GPU.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 637 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.2% of all configurations.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU become the bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 3840x2160, particularly on Ultra settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS. The CPU maintains sufficient headroom across all resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Low settings average 196.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 84 FPS, representing a 2.3x reduction in performance when enabling maximum visual quality.