Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 to deliver a benchmark result that ranks 113th out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. Measured data from this database shows the pairing clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested, with the heaviest preset at 4K being the only configuration that dips below that line. The data set covers 4K, 1440p, and 1080p across four quality presets, providing a complete picture of how this hardware handles the 2015 FPS title.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combination achieves an average of 87 FPS on High settings, 109.1 FPS on Medium, and 139.6 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset falls to 59.4 FPS average, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 104.4 FPS. This is the highest quality option that remains above the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the recommended "best settings" choice for this resolution according to the verdict data.

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

A: The Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13600T, scores 35305, which is a 0.1% difference. The Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, a 0.2% delta, while the Core i7-13700T scores 35403, a 0.3% delta.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 4090 sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 60347. Its closest competitor is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with a score of 60326, showing a 0% delta, followed by the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 with a 0.3% delta.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, but only at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 156.9 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 104.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 59.4 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What frame rate does the Low preset produce at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 352 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire measured FPS data set for this combination.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 becomes apparent when analyzing frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 352 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution and preset combination. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at extremely high frame rates.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. Moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average frame rate drops from 352 to 252.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 100 FPS. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls further to 139.6 FPS. This scaling pattern shows that the RTX 4090's rendering workload grows substantially with pixel count, while the CPU overhead remains relatively constant. The 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth on the GPU handle the increased resolution demands effectively.

The preset scaling at each resolution reinforces the GPU-centric nature of Evolve's performance. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 80.2 FPS (139.6 to 59.4). At 1440p, the same preset range spans 147.7 FPS (252.1 to 104.4). At 1080p, the spread is 195.1 FPS (352 to 156.9). The increasing gap between Low and Ultra at lower resolutions suggests that the CPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates when the GPU is less stressed. Conversely, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS threshold.

The benchmark data shows that the RTX 4090's compute capabilities, including 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 128 RT cores, are the primary drivers of Evolve's visual quality. The CPU's 3dmark scores, such as 9979 for max threads and 1043 for single thread, indicate ample processing power for game logic and physics at all tested settings. The CPU percentile of 84 versus the GPU percentile of 88 suggests that the GPU is marginally stronger relative to its own hardware landscape, which aligns with the observed scaling patterns.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance envelope. The Low preset averages 352 FPS, making it the fastest configuration in the entire data set. Medium settings reduce the average to 286.1 FPS, while High produces 228.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 156.9 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold and represents the best visual quality option that maintains high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain robust but show the expected decline from 1080p. Low settings average 252.1 FPS, Medium drops to 190.5 FPS, and High achieves 153.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 104.4 FPS, which comfortably clears the playability threshold. This resolution offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, as all four presets remain playable with significant headroom above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes notably. Low settings average 139.6 FPS, Medium produces 109.1 FPS, and High delivers 87 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 59.4 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire data set that fails to maintain playable frame rates. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 27.6 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional visual effects impose a significant rendering cost at this resolution.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern across presets. Low settings drop by 60.4% when moving from 1080p to 4K (352 to 139.6). Medium settings decline by 61.9% (286.1 to 109.1). High settings fall by 62% (228.6 to 87). Ultra settings decrease by 62.2% (156.9 to 59.4). The remarkably consistent percentage reduction across all presets suggests that resolution scaling affects all quality levels equally, with the GPU's rendering pipeline being the primary constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-12700K's nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database are all closely matched in average score. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.1% below the i7-12700K's 35287. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365, a 0.2% difference, and the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, a 0.3% delta. The Intel Core 5 213PE rounds out the group with a score of 35428, showing a 0.4% difference. These four processors would produce nearly identical performance in Evolve, as their benchmark deltas are all within a fraction of a percent.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090's nearest rivals present a more varied picture. The Intel Arc Pro A60 matches the RTX 4090's score of 60347 with a 60326 score, showing a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower. Despite the RTX 4090 being an end-of-life product according to its production status, these rivals demonstrate that its performance level is still competitive in the current database.

For a system builder considering alternatives, the CPU choices would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve. The 0.1% to 0.4% deltas among the top four rivals translate to a few frames at most in the measured scenarios. The GPU alternatives show slightly larger variance, with the W6600M offering a 2.5% performance advantage and the PRO V710 sitting 2.9% behind. These differences would be noticeable in the highest frame rate scenarios at 1080p but less impactful at 4K where the GPU is already heavily loaded.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 156.9 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and maintains a frame rate that is more than 2.5 times the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data confirms that all four presets are playable at this resolution, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also earns the recommendation, with an average of 104.4 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering the maximum visual quality. The 1440p Ultra configuration is the most demanding playable setting in the entire data set, as the 4K Ultra preset falls below the threshold. Players seeking the best graphics at a high resolution should target this configuration.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 87 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 59.4 FPS, which is 0.6 FPS short of the playable threshold. The verdict data lists High, Medium, and Low as playable settings at 4K, with High being the best choice for visual quality. This configuration still provides a solid 27 FPS margin above the threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay. The step down from Ultra to High costs some visual fidelity but recovers 27.6 FPS, making it a worthwhile trade for 4K players.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 can run Evolve with verified playability across nearly all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset delivering 156.9 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 104.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 87 FPS.

The only configuration that fails the playability threshold is 4K Ultra, which averages 59.4 FPS. This is a marginal miss of 0.6 FPS, and the step down to High settings resolves the issue with a substantial performance gain. The system's overall rank of 113th out of 3700 tested combinations places it in the top 3% of all hardware pairings for this game. The RTX 4090's 88th GPU percentile and the i7-12700K's 84th CPU percentile confirm that both components are strong performers in their respective categories. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this system delivers exceptional performance at maximum settings. For 4K players, the High preset offers a smooth experience at 87 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS target.