Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, based on measured frame rate data. At 1920x1080, the combination produces an average of 285 FPS on Low settings, 218.7 FPS on Medium, 170.5 FPS on High, and 117.9 FPS on Ultra, all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain high: 187.3 FPS on Low, 145.8 FPS on Medium, 117.6 FPS on High, and 82.1 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the system still clears 60 FPS on Low, Medium, and High presets, with averages of 109.3 FPS, 83.9 FPS, and 66.5 FPS respectively, but falls short on Ultra at 47.7 FPS. This data indicates that the combo is capable of smooth gameplay across most settings, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset failing to maintain 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU pairing shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset yields an average of 285 FPS, which is more than four times the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 218.7 FPS average, still an enormous margin of headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings produce 170.5 FPS average, while Ultra settings remain strong at 117.9 FPS average. No minimum or maximum values are recorded in the data, so the analysis relies solely on averages, but the consistency of these numbers suggests the hardware is not bottlenecked at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results follow a similar pattern with slightly reduced averages. Low settings hit 187.3 FPS average, Medium reaches 145.8 FPS average, High delivers 117.6 FPS average, and Ultra maintains 82.1 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is about 105 FPS, indicating that graphical settings have a substantial impact but that even the heaviest preset at 1440p leaves robust performance on the table. The 82.1 FPS average on Ultra is particularly notable because it provides a comfortable cushion above 60 FPS, making this resolution fully playable at maximum detail.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings produce 109.3 FPS average, Medium drops to 83.9 FPS average, and High falls to 66.5 FPS average. Ultra settings, however, dip below the playable threshold with 47.7 FPS average. This represents a drop of roughly 36 FPS from High to Ultra at 4K, which is a steeper decline than seen at lower resolutions. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is the only configuration in the entire measured set that fails to sustain 60 FPS, making it the single point of concern for users with 4K displays.

Comparing resolution scaling, the average FPS at each setting decreases predictably as pixel count rises. For instance, High settings go from 170.5 FPS at 1080p to 117.6 FPS at 1440p to 66.5 FPS at 4K, a reduction of about 61% from 1080p to 4K. Low settings show a similar trend, with 285 FPS at 1080p falling to 187.3 FPS at 1440p and 109.3 FPS at 4K. This scaling behavior is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most configurations but the 4K Ultra preset exceeds the hardware’s capability.

The absence of minimum and maximum FPS values in the measured data means there is no direct information about frame time spikes or variance. However, the average figures alone are sufficient to characterize the system’s performance for Evolve, since even the lowest average (47.7 FPS at 4K Ultra) is not catastrophically low, and all other configurations exceed 60 FPS by significant margins.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600KF, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for how this CPU compares to other options. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score of 49228, which is 0.3% higher than the i5-14600KF’s average score of 49394, effectively a negligible difference. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, 0.4% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, 0.8% lower. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher than the i5-14600KF. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios for Evolve, users would see virtually identical performance from any of these processors.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 show a similar clustering. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40318, 0.1% higher than the RTX 5070’s average score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, 0.8% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, 2.0% lower. These rival GPUs are professional or mobile parts, but the benchmark scores indicate that any of them would produce frame rates within a couple of percent of the RTX 5070 in Evolve, assuming the CPU is not a limiting factor.

In practice, this means that a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 or an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 instead of the i5-14600KF would likely deliver nearly identical FPS numbers in Evolve, since the CPU is not heavily tasked in this title at the settings tested. Similarly, swapping the RTX 5070 for an AMD Radeon Pro 5300 would change results by roughly 1%, which is imperceptible in gameplay. The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a tight performance band where minor hardware substitutions do not meaningfully alter the experience.

The percentile rankings reinforce this picture. The i5-14600KF sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 90% of tested processors. The RTX 5070 sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs. These positions, combined with the near-identical rival scores, suggest that the combo is well balanced for a game like Evolve, where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions and presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 687th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 18.6% of all configurations in the database. This rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, weighted by the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Given that the combo achieves 60 FPS or higher in 11 out of 12 tested configurations, the high rank is expected. The only failure is 4K Ultra, which likely prevents a higher placement.

The rank of 687 out of 3700 means there are 686 combos that perform better in Evolve, but those would typically feature higher-end GPUs or CPUs, such as the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 class parts, which are not in the provided data. The percentile position indicates that this combo is well above average for the game, making it a strong choice for users who prioritize smooth gameplay over maximum visual fidelity at 4K.

Compared to the CPU’s 90th percentile and GPU’s 82nd percentile individually, the combo’s 81.4th percentile rank (687/3700) is slightly lower, which is typical because game-specific performance depends on how well the hardware scales with the specific workload. Evolve is an older title from 2015, and the data shows that the RTX 5070 is more than sufficient for most configurations, so the bottleneck at 4K Ultra is purely a GPU limitation rather than a CPU issue.

The measured nature of the data is important to note. The fact that dataIsMeasured is true means these are actual benchmark results, not estimates, lending credibility to the rank. For users comparing systems, this rank provides a direct answer to whether the combo can handle Evolve: it can, with high confidence, except for the single 4K Ultra scenario.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve effectively at all three tested resolutions, with a single exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 117.9 FPS. This means users can max out the game at 1080p and still have nearly double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience on standard monitors and even many high-refresh displays.

At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra as the best settings at an average of 82.1 FPS. This is a key finding because it means the combo does not require any graphical compromises at 1440p; users can enable the highest available settings and still maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The 82.1 FPS average also leaves room for minor frame dips without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at an average of 66.5 FPS. Ultra settings are not playable, as the average drops to 47.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, for 4K gaming, users must choose High settings or lower to ensure smooth gameplay. The 66.5 FPS average on High is close to the threshold, so users with variable refresh rate monitors may still experience occasional dips, but the average is acceptable.

In summary, the answer to whether this PC can run Evolve is a qualified yes. It runs the game flawlessly at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K it requires dropping from Ultra to High settings to stay above 60 FPS. Users with 4K displays should be aware of this limitation, but for the vast majority of gaming scenarios, this combo delivers excellent performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 47.7, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable settings at 4K are High, which yields an average of 66.5 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, with an average FPS of 82.1. This is the best settings option according to the verdict data, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High settings, the average FPS is 170.5, while at 3840x2160 High settings, it is 66.5. This represents a difference of 104 FPS, or roughly 2.6 times higher performance at 1080p.

Q: What is the combo rank for this CPU-GPU pair in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 687th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.6% of all configurations. This high rank reflects the fact that it achieves 60 FPS or more in 11 out of 12 tested settings combinations.

Q: Are there any settings where the system fails to hit 60 FPS?

A: Yes, only one: 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where the average FPS is 47.7. All other resolution and preset combinations—Low, Medium, and High at 4K, and all presets at 1440p and 1080p—exceed 60 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49394, which is within 0.8% of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 0.8% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 0.8% lower. These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 117.9. This is the highest quality setting available in the data, and it delivers more than enough performance for smooth gameplay. Users can enable every graphical feature without concern, as the average is nearly double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 82.1. This configuration provides a 22.1 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, which is sufficient for most gaming scenarios. The data shows that even the heaviest preset at this resolution does not compromise playability, so there is no reason to reduce graphical quality.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average FPS of 66.5. This is a 6.5 FPS margin above the threshold, which is workable but not generous. Users who want more headroom at 4K can drop to Medium settings, which produce an average of 83.9 FPS, but High is the highest preset that technically meets the playable criterion. Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended, as the average FPS of 47.7 falls well below 60 FPS, potentially causing noticeable stutter or frame pacing issues.

For practical advice, users with 4K displays should start with High settings and monitor performance, as the 66.5 FPS average suggests that demanding scenes could dip closer to the threshold. Those with 1440p or 1080p monitors can confidently set everything to Ultra, as the measured averages provide substantial safety margins. The GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for Evolve at these settings, and the CPU’s 14 cores and 20 threads ensure that there is no processor bottleneck in this title.