Evolve

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 resolution. The database shows playable settings at 1080p include Low and Medium, with Medium averaging 66.9 FPS. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. It averages 66.9 FPS, while Low averages 85.6 FPS. High drops to 52 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305 versus 35287 for the i7-12700K, a delta of -0.1%. The i7-12700KF is also close at 35365 (-0.2%).

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 580 is at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile with an average score of 12940 versus 12928 for the RX 580, a delta of -0.1%. The GTX 1660 SUPER is 0.4% higher, and the Radeon 740M is 0.5% lower.

Q: What happens at 1440p with this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, even Low settings average only 58.9 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41.9 FPS, High averages 33.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 23.4 FPS. None are playable by the database standard.

Q: How many total combos does this pairing rank against?

A: The combo ranks 3408 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, though it still manages playable framerates at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Evolve shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom for the game’s demands. At 3840x2160, the framerate collapses regardless of settings, ranging from 11.8 FPS at Ultra to 35.1 FPS at Low. This heavy drop across all presets indicates that the Radeon RX 580’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor, not the i7-12700K’s processing power.

At 2560x1440, the same trend continues. Low settings produce 58.9 FPS, which is nearly playable, but Medium drops to 41.9 FPS, and High falls to 33.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium represents a 28.9% performance decrease, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 20.9%. This steep decline with each preset tier confirms that the GPU is saturated early, and the CPU cannot compensate for the lack of shading and texture throughput.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts. Low settings hit 85.6 FPS, Medium maintains 66.9 FPS, and High still manages 52 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 21.9%, but the gap between Medium and High is only 22.3%, which is similar. However, the drop from High to Ultra is 24.6% (52 to 39.2 FPS). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to matter more, as the GPU is no longer completely overwhelmed, but the RX 580 still caps performance in the most demanding preset.

Comparing resolution scaling at the same preset, the data shows that moving from 1080p Medium (66.9 FPS) to 1440p Medium (41.9 FPS) costs 37.4% performance, and moving from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium (22.7 FPS) costs another 45.8%. This accelerating decline points squarely at the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate as the bottleneck. The i7-12700K, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is not the limiting factor in any resolution tested, as even the lowest settings at 1440p cannot reach 60 FPS.

In summary, for this game, the CPU is adequate for all tested resolutions, but the GPU dictates playability. At 1080p, the combo can deliver smooth framerates on Medium. At 1440p and above, the RX 580 simply does not have enough rendering power to sustain 60 FPS, regardless of CPU capability.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records the following best playable settings, defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average:

• 3840x2160: No preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average is 35.1 FPS at Low settings, which is not playable by the threshold.
• 2560x1440: No preset achieves 60 FPS. Low settings come closest at 58.9 FPS, but this is still below the playable threshold.
• 1920x1080: Medium is the best playable setting, averaging 66.9 FPS. Low averages 85.6 FPS, and High drops to 52 FPS, so Medium represents the optimal balance between visual quality and smoothness.

For users willing to accept framerates below 60 FPS, the highest playable-looking option at 1440p would be Low at 58.9 FPS, which is marginally under the threshold but close. At 4K, even Low settings struggle at 35.1 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at that resolution with this hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K plus AMD Radeon RX 580 combination ranks 3408 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 8th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 92% of other combinations perform better in this specific game. The low rank is primarily driven by the GPU’s age and performance class, as the CPU itself ranks in the 84th percentile overall.

The rank of 3408 indicates that while the CPU is strong, the RX 580’s 53rd percentile standing among GPUs drags the overall combo down. In a game like Evolve, which is a fast-paced FPS, the framerate at higher resolutions suffers significantly. The data shows that the combo only clears the 60 FPS bar at 1080p Medium, which is a modest result for a system with a high-end 12th-gen processor.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is closer to entry-level gaming systems than to high-refresh-rate machines. The rank suggests that users with this hardware should target 1080p gaming at medium quality, and should not expect to push higher resolutions without major compromises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the database, several other hardware combinations would behave similarly to this pairing.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-13600T has an average benchmark score of 35305, which is just 0.1% below the i7-12700K’s 35287. In practical terms, this means the i5-13600T would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, only 0.2% higher, so it would also be indistinguishable in gaming workloads. The Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (+0.3%) and the Intel Core 5 213PE at 35428 (+0.4%) round out the closest alternatives, all within a fraction of a percent of the i7-12700K.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has an average score of 12940, just 0.1% above the RX 580’s 12928. This means a laptop with that mobile GPU would produce nearly the same framerates in Evolve. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER scores 12986, which is 0.4% higher, so it would be slightly faster but still within the same performance class. The AMD Radeon 740M at 12870 (-0.5%) and the AMD FirePro W5100 at 12847 (-0.6%) are marginally slower but would also deliver very similar results.

For users considering upgrades or replacements, swapping the CPU to any of these nearby processors would not change the gaming experience, as the bottleneck is the GPU. Swapping the GPU to a GTX 1660 SUPER would provide a small but measurable improvement, while the RTX 3050 Ti Mobile would be equivalent in a different form factor.

The Verdict

The database verdict is clear: this PC can run Evolve at 1920x1080 with playable framerates on Low and Medium settings. The best playable setting is Medium, which averages 66.9 FPS, above the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 85.6 FPS, providing extra headroom for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is negative. No settings reach 60 FPS, with Low coming closest at 58.9 FPS. Users would have to accept a near-playable experience with reduced visuals, and even then, the framerate is slightly below the target.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is also negative. The highest average is 35.1 FPS at Low, which is far below the 60 FPS threshold and would result in a poor experience in a fast-paced FPS.

In summary, the i7-12700K provides ample CPU performance, but the RX 580 limits the system to 1080p medium-quality gaming for Evolve. Those who own this combo should stick to 1080p for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded average framerates are as follows:

3840x2160:

• Low: 35.1 FPS
• Medium: 22.7 FPS
• High: 17.6 FPS
• Ultra: 11.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 58.9 FPS
• Medium: 41.9 FPS
• High: 33.1 FPS
• Ultra: 23.4 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 85.6 FPS
• Medium: 66.9 FPS
• High: 52.0 FPS
• Ultra: 39.2 FPS

The database records only average framerates for these tests; minimum and maximum values are not available. The pattern is consistent across all resolutions: each step up in settings costs roughly 10-20 FPS at 1080p, 15-25 FPS at 1440p, and 5-12 FPS at 4K. The largest absolute drop occurs from Low to Medium at 1440p, where the framerate falls by 17 FPS. The smallest drop is from High to Ultra at 4K, where only 5.8 FPS is lost.

At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium is 18.7 FPS, which is substantial but still leaves the system above 60 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs 14.9 FPS, pushing the framerate below the threshold. The jump from High to Ultra costs another 12.8 FPS, resulting in a final 39.2 FPS average.

At 1440p, the Low setting at 58.9 FPS is tantalizingly close to 60 FPS but misses the mark. Medium drops to 41.9 FPS, which is a 28.9% reduction from Low. High falls to 33.1 FPS, and Ultra to 23.4 FPS. None of these presets are recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, the framerates are uniformly low, ranging from 35.1 FPS at Low to 11.8 FPS at Ultra. The RX 580’s 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply insufficient for this resolution in Evolve.

These measurements confirm that the system’s sweet spot is 1080p Medium, where the average of 66.9 FPS provides a playable experience with acceptable visual quality. Users seeking higher framerates can drop to Low for an average of 85.6 FPS, which is well above the threshold and suitable for competitive play.