Evolve

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination in Evolve shows a wide performance spread across resolutions and presets. All figures are average FPS, as the database did not record minimum or maximum frame rates for this title.

1920x1080: At 1080p, the combo delivers strong results across the board. Low settings produce an average of 190.4 FPS, Medium reaches 146.7 FPS, and High hits 115.6 FPS. Ultra remains comfortably playable at 80.3 FPS, making this resolution entirely fluid regardless of the preset selected.

2560x1440: Moving to 1440p, performance scales down predictably. Low settings still deliver a high 130.6 FPS average, while Medium drops to 98.8 FPS and High to 78.4 FPS. Ultra is the only setting that struggles here, falling to 52.3 FPS, which sits below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

3840x2160: At 4K, the picture changes significantly. Low settings manage 70.8 FPS, which clears the playable bar. Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, High to 46.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28.9 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K remains above 60 FPS, and the gap between Low and Ultra is massive, a 41.9 FPS difference that shows the heavy cost of the highest preset at this resolution.

The data shows a clear pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p yields substantial FPS gains at every preset. The difference between 4K Low and 1080p Low is 119.6 FPS, while the same comparison for Ultra is 51.4 FPS. This indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution changes, with the CPU remaining consistent throughout.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions. The evidence lies in the scaling between presets. At 3840x2160, switching from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 70.8 to 28.9, a 59.2% performance loss. At 1920x1080, the same preset change goes from 190.4 FPS down to 80.3, a 57.8% loss. These percentages are very close, which suggests that the GPU workload scales almost identically across resolutions, a typical trait for a graphics-bound title.

The Intel Core i5-9400, with its 6 cores and 6 threads, does not appear to bottleneck the RX 6700 XT in this game. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is usually most visible, the combo still reaches 190.4 FPS on Low settings. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau or smaller gains when lowering the preset at 1080p. Instead, the FPS increases steadily from Ultra to Low, indicating the GPU remains the constraint even at the lowest resolution.

The role shifts slightly at 4K. Here, the GPU is heavily loaded, and the CPU's job is reduced to feeding frames fast enough. The fact that 4K Low hits 70.8 FPS while 4K Ultra only reaches 28.9 FPS suggests the GPU's raw throughput is the deciding factor. The CPU's average benchmark score of 2254 places it in the 47th percentile among all CPUs, which is modest, but the recorded FPS numbers show no sign of a CPU-induced ceiling. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, scores 2259 (a 0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246 (0.4% higher), so the i5-9400 sits in a tight performance band with those parts, all of which are sufficient for this game.

For practical advice: at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU choice matters most, and the RX 6700 XT delivers enough headroom to run Evolve at high refresh rates. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, especially on Ultra where the frame rate collapses. The CPU is a non-issue in all measured scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 80.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a solid margin.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 deliver 78.4 FPS average, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra dips to 52.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only on Low settings. At 3840x2160, Low averages 70.8 FPS, Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, and High falls to 46.2 FPS. Ultra is not viable at 28.9 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar cards in the database?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27425, placing it in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, scores 27435 (a 0% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27565 (0.5% higher). Performance is essentially on par with those parts.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in this game?

A: No. The data shows consistent FPS scaling across presets at every resolution, with no sign of a CPU bottleneck. The i5-9400's 47th percentile ranking is sufficient to feed the RX 6700 XT in Evolve.

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

A: Medium settings at 1920x1080 average 146.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high refresh rate monitors.

The Verdict

This combination of an Intel Core i5-9400 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT can run Evolve, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, including Ultra at 80.3 FPS, so this is the safest resolution for maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, the High preset clears 60 FPS with 78.4 FPS, and Medium and Low also qualify, but Ultra falls short at 52.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach the playable threshold with 70.8 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to maintain 60 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p offers unrestricted playability, 1440p requires dropping from Ultra to High for a smooth experience, and 4K demands Low settings. The database's playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the recorded data confirms that this combo exceeds it in most configurations but struggles at the highest preset on higher resolutions.

For a 1080p gamer, this is a strong pairing that will handle Evolve with ease. For a 1440p gamer, High settings provide an excellent balance of visuals and performance. For a 4K enthusiast, the hardware can only manage Low settings without sacrificing smoothness, so expectations must be tempered.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's full set of tested combinations for Evolve, this pairing ranks 1994 out of 3700 combos. That places it just past the midpoint of all recorded systems, which is a somewhat surprising result given the strong FPS numbers at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects the entire pool of combinations, which includes many more powerful CPUs and GPUs, so the percentile position is not a direct measure of playability.

The GPU carries most of the weight here. The RX 6700 XT sits in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425, while the CPU sits in the 47th percentile with an average score of 2254. The combination of a mid-tier CPU and a high-tier GPU yields a system that is stronger than the sum of its parts in this game, since Evolve appears to lean heavily on graphics performance. The rank of 1994 out of 3700 means roughly 54% of tested combos perform better overall, but many of those likely pair higher-end CPUs with comparable GPUs. For the specific hardware in question, the measured FPS data is what matters most, and it shows a capable system for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is as follows:

1920x1080: Ultra at 80.3 FPS is the best choice. It is the highest preset and clears the threshold comfortably, so there is no reason to drop below it at this resolution.

2560x1440: High at 78.4 FPS is the optimal setting. It delivers a 26.1 FPS improvement over Ultra, which falls to 52.3 FPS, and it still offers a high level of visual quality.

3840x2160: Low at 70.8 FPS is the only playable option. Medium drops to 56.6 FPS, which is below the threshold, so Low is the sole preset that works at 4K.

These settings represent the highest quality that stays above 60 FPS. At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, and even Ultra leaves 20.3 FPS of margin. At 1440p, High is the ceiling, and the gap between High and Ultra is 26.1 FPS, making the drop to High a necessary trade-off. At 4K, the margin above the threshold is only 10.8 FPS, so players should expect occasional dips if the scene complexity increases, though the average remains playable.