Evolve

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The recorded data shows that this pairing is capable of handling the game with high frame rates across most settings, with the primary constraint appearing only at 4K with the most demanding preset. The measurements indicate a clear hierarchy of performance that scales predictably with resolution and graphical fidelity, making this a versatile setup for the game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database records average FPS figures for this processor and graphics card combination at three resolutions and four quality presets. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available, so the analysis relies on the average FPS values provided.

At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all presets. The Low preset records an average of 211 FPS. Moving up to Medium yields 191.8 FPS, while High produces 179.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains an average of 131.9 FPS. This shows excellent headroom above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the highest settings leaving significant performance on the table.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very strong. The Low preset averages 183 FPS, which is a modest drop from the 1080p result. Medium settings follow at 159.9 FPS, and High produces 123.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 88 FPS, which is a substantial reduction compared to the 1080p Ultra figure but still comfortably above the playable threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent decrease in performance, with the gap widening as settings increase.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become apparent. The Low preset averages 116.9 FPS, which is still a very playable figure. Medium settings drop to 92.4 FPS, and High averages 75 FPS. However, the Ultra preset at 4K falls to 48.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the dataset that fails to maintain playable performance, indicating that the combination of 4K resolution and the highest settings is too demanding for this pairing.

The data shows a clear pattern: performance degrades systematically as resolution and settings increase. The most significant single drop occurs between High and Ultra at 4K, a difference of 26.4 FPS, which pushes the game below the playable line.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS average.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 131.9 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it clears the playable threshold by a wide margin. The data suggests that this resolution presents no challenge to the combination, as even the most demanding settings leave performance to spare.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 88 FPS. This preset stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a significant buffer. The 1440p Ultra configuration delivers a strong visual experience without sacrificing playability, making it a recommended choice for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average of 75 FPS. While Ultra at 4K is not playable, High maintains a comfortable margin above the playable line. The data shows that High at 4K offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, though it is a step below the maximum preset.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with the highest settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 48.6, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 75 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 131.9. This is the highest preset tested and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 1440p on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080, High settings average 179.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset averages 123.9 FPS. This represents a drop of 55.5 FPS, or roughly 31%, when moving to the higher resolution.

Q: Which preset is recommended for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 88 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes it the best choice for 1440p.

Q: Is the Low preset at 4K playable?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the measured average FPS is 116.9, which is well above the playable threshold. It is the highest frame rate recorded at 4K in the dataset.

Q: Does the game ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested configurations?

A: Only one configuration falls below 60 FPS: 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which averages 48.6 FPS. All other combinations of resolution and preset in the dataset exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Evolve effectively at all tested resolutions, with one specific exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 131.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the threshold, with Ultra averaging 88 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low, Medium, and High presets are playable, with High providing the best visual quality at an average of 75 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the sole failure, averaging 48.6 FPS.

For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combination offers unrestricted freedom to use the highest settings. The 4K experience is more nuanced: High settings provide a solid 75 FPS average, but those seeking the absolute maximum visual fidelity will need to accept a frame rate below the playable line. Overall, the verdict is positive, with the system capable of delivering excellent performance for the vast majority of configurations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals how the balance between processor and graphics card shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, ranging from 131.9 FPS at Ultra to 211 FPS at Low. The relatively small gap between Low and Ultra, approximately 79 FPS, suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at this resolution, and the graphics card is the primary driver of performance differences between presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably, with the Ultra preset falling to 88 FPS from 131.9 FPS at 1080p. This reduction indicates an increasing load on the GPU as pixel count rises. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 95 FPS, larger than at 1080p, showing that the GPU becomes more dominant as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the GPU load becomes the defining factor. The Ultra preset drops to 48.6 FPS, while Low remains at 116.9 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68.3 FPS, but the overall performance is significantly lower than at other resolutions. This pattern indicates that at 4K, the graphics card is the limiting component, as the resolution demands push the GPU to its limits. The CPU, a 6-core, 6-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, appears sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck, as even the lowest settings at 4K maintain a high frame rate.

The data suggests that Evolve is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence, but the performance is so high that neither component appears stressed. At 1440p and especially 4K, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced, with the CPU maintaining adequate throughput to keep frame rates high at lower presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination at 784 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the top percentile of systems, though not at the very top. The GPU's percentile ranking of 76 indicates it performs better than 76% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU's percentile of 47 shows it sits near the midpoint of all CPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q, NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, and NVIDIA TITAN RTX, with average scores ranging from 31206 to 31676. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 31087, which is within 1.9% of the TITAN RTX and 0.4% of the Quadro M5000. This proximity shows that the GPU is competitive with top-tier cards from previous generations.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, Intel Core i7-10710U, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500, and Intel Core i3-10305, all have average scores within 0.4% of the i5-9400's 2254. This indicates that the CPU is well-matched with other mid-range processors of its era. The combination of a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU results in a system that ranks well for Evolve, with the GPU providing the bulk of the performance headroom. The rank of 784 out of 3700 suggests that while many systems outperform it, a significant majority of tested combinations fall below this setup in terms of actual game performance.