Evolve

Intel Core i7-12700K paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a strong showing in Evolve, with benchmark results placing this combination at rank 222 out of 3,700 tested configurations. The system achieves playable frame rates at every tested resolution, though 4K Ultra settings dip below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates a capable setup for high-refresh gaming at 1440p and above.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close rivals in the benchmark database that would produce nearly identical performance in Evolve. For the Intel Core i7-12700K, the nearest competitor is the Intel Core i5-13600T, which scores 35,305 in average benchmark performance — a mere 0.1% difference from the i7-12700K’s 35,287 average. The Intel Core i7-12700KF performs 0.2% higher at 35,365, while the Intel Core i7-13700T is 0.3% ahead at 35,403. The Intel Core 5 213PE rounds out the closest group at 35,428, just 0.4% above the i7-12700K. These four alternatives would be functionally indistinguishable in gaming workloads, with differences well below the margin of measurement error.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 in average benchmark performance — a 0.1% delta from the RTX 4080’s 54,247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.1% at 54,828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB sits 2.6% behind at 55,698. The AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% lower at 55,757. For Evolve specifically, swapping the RTX 4080 for an RTX 4080 SUPER would produce virtually identical frame rates, while the AMD alternatives would show slightly lower but still comparable performance across all resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU becomes a more significant factor in maintaining high frame rates. The jump from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p shows a reduction from 335 FPS to 141 FPS average, indicating that graphics settings heavily influence output even at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 in most scenarios.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role as pixel count increases. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p but with proportionally lower frame rates: Low settings average 225 FPS, Medium 174 FPS, High 137 FPS, and Ultra 95 FPS. This scaling suggests the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at higher settings, though the CPU still delivers enough throughput to keep the system balanced.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates performance entirely. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth become critical, as 4K resolution demands substantially more fill rate and memory throughput. The 4K results show 128 FPS at Low, 99 FPS at Medium, 78 FPS at High, and 54 FPS at Ultra. The dramatic drop from High to Ultra at 4K — a 24 FPS reduction — indicates that Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits, while the CPU continues to provide adequate support without becoming a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 222nd out of 3,700 tested configurations in Evolve, placing it in the top 6% of all tested setups. This high percentile reflects the strength of both components: the CPU sits in the 84th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 86th percentile against all GPUs. The combination of a top-tier 12th-gen Intel processor with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU creates a system that outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested for this game.

The ranking indicates that this combo is well above average but not at the absolute top tier of performance. Systems with newer flagship CPUs or higher-tier GPUs would rank higher, but the data shows this pairing delivers excellent results for Evolve. The 3,700-combo database includes a wide range of hardware, so a rank of 222 places this system firmly in enthusiast territory, capable of running the game at maximum settings at 1440p and high settings at 4K.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this PC can run Evolve at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 all have at least one preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher. At 1080p, Ultra settings average 141 FPS, providing a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra settings average 95 FPS, offering full visual fidelity with comfortable headroom. At 4K, High settings average 78 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, though Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS and would require lowering settings for a locked 60 FPS experience.

The only scenario where the system fails to reach 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, where the average drops to 54 FPS. However, the 4K High preset provides a 78 FPS average, meaning users can enjoy near-maximum visual quality at 4K without sacrificing smoothness. For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 335 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain 141 FPS, making this system more than sufficient for high-refresh monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates. Low settings average 335 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Medium settings average 260 FPS, with a minimum of 221 FPS and a maximum of 299 FPS. High settings average 204 FPS. Ultra settings average 141 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding settings maintaining more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 225 FPS. Medium settings average 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 FPS and a maximum of 200 FPS. High settings average 137 FPS. Ultra settings average 95 FPS. The 1440p results show a roughly 30-35% reduction compared to 1080p at each settings tier, but all presets comfortably exceed 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU faces its greatest challenge. Low settings average 128 FPS. Medium settings average 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS. Ultra settings average 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The 4K data shows a significant drop from High to Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K strains the RTX 4080’s capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 141 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality while maintaining a frame rate more than double the playable threshold. Even at Ultra, the system has substantial headroom for future updates or additional background tasks.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 95 FPS. This allows full visual fidelity at 1440p with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The 95 FPS average ensures smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, with an average of 78 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold, so High is the highest quality setting that maintains a smooth experience. The 78 FPS average at High provides a good balance between visual quality and performance at 4K resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the system can run Evolve at 4K with Low, Medium, and High settings, all of which maintain an average above 60 FPS. The High preset averages 78 FPS, while Medium averages 99 FPS and Low averages 128 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting at 1440p that maintains 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings maintain an average of 95 FPS, making it the highest quality preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets at 1440p exceed 60 FPS, with Low averaging 225 FPS, Medium 174 FPS, and High 137 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35,287, while its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35,305 — a difference of only 0.1%. Other nearby rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35,365 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35,403 (0.3% higher).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 204 FPS. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average drops to 78 FPS. This represents a 62% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset.

Q: Does the system support ray tracing in Evolve?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 76 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes ray tracing capabilities. However, the benchmark data for Evolve does not indicate whether ray tracing effects are enabled or disabled in the tested settings.

Q: How does the GPU rank compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, which is just 0.1% lower.