Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 lands at rank 2,862 out of 3,700 tested combinations for Evolve, placing it in the lower third of the database. That ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU carries most of the workload, while the CPU sits near the middle of the pack with a 47th percentile score among all processors. The combo's position suggests it is a workable setup for the game, but not one that dominates the leaderboard.

The recorded data shows this pairing delivers playable frame rates at 1080p across all four tested presets, including Ultra at 62.6 FPS average. At 1440p, the system manages playable performance on Low and Medium settings, with the latter producing 73.5 FPS average. The 4K results are less encouraging, with no preset reaching the 60 FPS playable threshold, peaking at 56.1 FPS on Low. The overall rank reflects this mixed performance profile: strong at mainstream resolutions, but incapable of pushing high frame rates at 4K.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU's average benchmark score of 2,254 places it within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, making it a typical mid-range processor from its era. The GPU's average score of 19,036 and 63rd percentile among all graphics cards show a more capable component, one that sits comfortably ahead of the CPU in relative performance. This imbalance means the RX 6600 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the i5-9400 keeps pace at lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database's nearest rival data for the CPU shows four alternatives that would behave nearly identically in this combination. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2,259, a mere 0.2% higher than the i5-9400, making it a direct substitute in performance terms. The Intel Core i7-10710U posts an average score of 2,248, sitting 0.3% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2,246, which is 0.4% behind. The Intel Core i3-10305 leads this group slightly with a score of 2,264, outperforming the i5-9400 by 0.4%.

For the GPU side, the nearest rivals cluster within a narrow band. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 matches the RX 6600 almost exactly with an average score of 19,030, showing a 0% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 19,049, just 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla K20m posts 19,089, a 0.3% lead. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation trails by 0.4% with a score of 18,954. Any of these GPUs paired with the i5-9400 would deliver frame rates within a hair of the measured results for Evolve.

In practical terms, swapping the CPU for any of the four listed rivals would yield nearly indistinguishable performance, as the largest delta among them is only 0.4%. Similarly, GPU swaps would shift results by fractions of a percent. Gamers seeking a comparable experience could expect the same playable settings at 1080p and 1440p, with the same 4K limitations, regardless of which near-identical component they chose.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows a 91.1 FPS average at 1920x1080 with High settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming on this system?

A: The database lists Medium as the best playable setting at 2560x1440, producing a 73.5 FPS average. Low also works at 100.1 FPS, but Medium offers higher visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

Q: Does this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate recorded is 56.1 FPS on Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings drop to 25.3 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 sits at the 47th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 2,254. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, scores 2,264, which is only 0.4% higher.

Q: What frame rate can I expect on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The measured average is 62.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, just above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: Is the RX 6600 a strong performer relative to other GPUs?

A: The GPU sits at the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards with an average benchmark score of 19,036. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, scores 19,030, showing a 0% difference in performance.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the recorded data. At 1920x1080, this system delivers playable performance across all four presets, with Ultra averaging 62.6 FPS, High at 91.1 FPS, Medium at 112.2 FPS, and Low at 148.3 FPS. This makes 1080p the sweet spot for the combination, allowing gamers to max out settings while staying above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with fewer options. The best setting that clears 60 FPS is Medium, which averages 73.5 FPS. Low also works at 100.1 FPS, but High falls just short at 58.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. For 4K resolution, no preset reaches the playable threshold, with Low being the closest at 56.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 44.3 FPS, High at 33.1 FPS, and Ultra at 25.3 FPS.

This PC can run Evolve, provided the resolution stays at 1080p or 1440p with appropriate settings. The data shows a capable 1080p Ultra experience and a workable 1440p Medium experience, but 4K gaming is not feasible with this hardware. The GPU's relative strength (63rd percentile) compared to the CPU (47th percentile) means frame rates scale predictably with resolution, and the system's overall rank of 2,862 out of 3,700 reflects a mid-tier pairing that handles mainstream gaming well.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data covers three resolutions and four preset levels, with average frame rates as follows:

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings produce the best average at 56.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 44.3 FPS, High at 33.1 FPS, and Ultra at 25.3 FPS. None of these averages reach playable status, and the gap between Low and Ultra is 30.8 FPS, showing a steep performance penalty for higher visual fidelity at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the system crosses into playable territory on lower presets. Low settings average 100.1 FPS, Medium averages 73.5 FPS, and High drops to 58.3 FPS, just under the threshold. Ultra averages 42 FPS, which is 31.5 FPS lower than Low and 16.5 FPS lower than the playable Medium setting.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS. Low leads with 148.3 FPS average, Medium follows at 112.2 FPS, High comes in at 91.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 62.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 85.7 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding settings remain playable at this resolution. The minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on the average values, which consistently show a strong 1080p experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 62.6 FPS. This allows gamers to enable full visual fidelity while maintaining a playable frame rate. High, Medium, and Low also all clear the threshold, with averages of 91.1, 112.2, and 148.3 FPS respectively, but Ultra represents the highest quality option that still meets the playable criterion.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, averaging 73.5 FPS. Low also achieves playable performance at 100.1 FPS, but Medium offers improved visuals while keeping a 13.5 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. High falls short at 58.3 FPS, making Medium the optimal choice for 1440p gaming on this hardware.

For 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold, so the database lists no best settings for this resolution. The closest option is Low at 56.1 FPS, which is 3.9 FPS below playable, meaning 4K gaming would require reduced expectations or a hardware upgrade to achieve smooth performance. The recommended approach is to stick with 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium for the best balance of quality and frame rate.