Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Measured data indicates that this pairing provides a wide range of playability across common resolutions. At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 120 FPS at High settings, while at 4K, it maintains playability at Low settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, compares performance to nearby hardware, and provides a clear verdict on settings and component roles.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Evolve, using this CPU and GPU combination, shows consistent scaling across resolutions and presets. The game was tested at three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All figures represent average FPS, as min and max values were not recorded.

At 1920x1080, performance is exceptionally high. The Low preset reaches 203.8 FPS, while Medium delivers 157.1 FPS. High settings still provide a very smooth experience at 123.1 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 86.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain strong but show the expected impact of increased resolution. Low settings yield 138.2 FPS, and Medium produces 104.5 FPS. The High preset holds at 82.7 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. However, the Ultra preset drops to 56.5 FPS, falling just below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset averages 77.3 FPS, making it the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 57.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. High settings average 46.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding at 31.2 FPS. The data shows a clear performance cliff between Low and Medium settings at 4K, with a 20.1 FPS difference. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings is particularly steep, with a 35.9 FPS drop, indicating that resolution is a major factor for this GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on benchmark averages, the Intel Core i7-12700K is closely matched by several other CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-13600T, which has an average score that is effectively identical, being only 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i7-12700KF is 0.2% lower in average score, and the Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 5 213PE trails by 0.4%. These small delta percentages suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping to any of these alternatives would result in negligible performance differences in Evolve.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT also has close rivals. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X has an average score that is 0.5% higher, making it the closest match. The AMD FirePro W7100 is 0.6% higher, and the AMD FirePro D700 is 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is 1.1% higher in average score. These differences are minimal, meaning that any of these GPUs would be expected to produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve at the same settings and resolution. The data indicates that the performance envelope is very tight among these five GPUs.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at a stable 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 86.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The best playable setting at 2560x1440 is High, with an average FPS of 82.7. Higher settings are not playable, as the Ultra preset only achieves 56.5 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware for Evolve?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 77.3. Medium settings drop to 57.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T?

A: The two processors are nearly identical in performance. The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-13600T, indicating no meaningful performance difference.

Q: What is the performance difference between the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT and the AMD Radeon R9 M395X?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score that is 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, making them effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: What is the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding and it maintains an average of 86.3 FPS, so all four presets at 1080p are playable.

The Verdict

The benchmark results show that this PC can run Evolve, but the playable settings depend heavily on the chosen resolution. The playability threshold is defined at 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset averages 86.3 FPS, indicating a fully playable experience at the highest quality setting. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, achieving 82.7 FPS. The Medium and Low presets also surpass 60 FPS, at 104.5 and 138.2 FPS respectively. However, the Ultra preset falls short at 56.5 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 77.3 FPS. The Medium preset at 57.2 FPS just misses the threshold. The verdict is clear: this combination is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, provides a solid 1440p experience with adjusted settings, and is limited to Low settings for 4K play.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high across all presets. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 117.5 FPS (203.8 to 86.3), which is substantial. This large scaling with settings suggests that the GPU is the primary performance driver, as increasing graphical load directly impacts the frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern is similar but less extreme. The frame rate drops from 138.2 FPS at Low to 56.5 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 81.7 FPS. The ratio between Low and Ultra FPS is smaller than at 1080p, which indicates that the GPU is still the main bottleneck, but the CPU has more relative influence as the GPU workload increases.

At 3840x2160, the pattern changes. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 46.1 FPS (77.3 to 31.2). The scaling between presets is more compressed, suggesting that the GPU is now heavily saturated. The CPU's role becomes less significant at this resolution, as the pixel throughput demands more from the graphics card. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor across all resolutions, but its dominance is most pronounced at 1080p, where the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at very high frame rates. The CPU's influence is most apparent at 4K, where frame rates are lower and the system becomes more dependent on the GPU's raw rendering power.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has been tested among a large pool of hardware configurations. In the database for Evolve, this pairing ranks 1673 out of 3700 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. The rank indicates that while many systems outperform it, a significant number also perform worse. Given the measured FPS data, this ranking is consistent with its ability to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well, while being more constrained at 4K. The rank reflects a balanced mid-to-high-end system that is well-suited for high refresh rate gaming at mainstream resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is listed below.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the most demanding playable option, with an average FPS of 86.3.
• 2560x1440: The High preset is the most demanding playable option, with an average FPS of 82.7.
• 3840x2160: The Low preset is the most demanding playable option, with an average FPS of 77.3.

These settings provide the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a smooth, playable experience above the 60 FPS threshold. Choosing any preset higher than these at each respective resolution will result in average frame rates that fall below the playable mark.