Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a clear, tiered performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data shows a system capable of smooth gameplay across most common configurations, with its primary limitation appearing only at 4K with elevated presets. The CPU sits in the 84th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU lands in the 66th percentile, indicating a balanced pairing where the graphics card is the more likely bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i7-12700K, benchmark data indicates that the closest performance equivalents are the Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i7-13700T, and Intel Core 5 213PE. The average benchmark scores for these rivals are nearly identical, with deltas ranging from -0.1% to -0.4%. The i5-13600T scores 35305, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-12700K's 35287 average. The i7-12700KF scores 35365, a 0.2% difference. Similarly, the i7-13700T and Core 5 213PE score 35403 and 35428, respectively, placing them within a fraction of a percent of this CPU's performance. In practical terms, swapping the i7-12700K for any of these would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Evolve.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5050's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, AMD Radeon HD 8970M, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile. The average score deltas are similarly tight. The RX Vega M GL scores 21153, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 5050's 21035 average. The HD 8970M scores 21237, a 1% difference. The RX 5600 XT scores 20713, which is 1.6% lower, while the RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379, 1.6% higher. These figures suggest that in Evolve, any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5050, making them viable alternatives if the system configuration were changed.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution at which this system can maintain over 60 FPS on the Ultra preset?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution on any settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with the Low preset, the average frame rate is 64 FPS. All other presets at this resolution—Medium, High, and Ultra—fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 50, 39, and 27 FPS respectively.

Q: Which preset provides the highest frame rate at 2560x1440 while staying above 60 FPS?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 69 FPS. The Medium preset also exceeds 60 FPS with 88 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that still stays above the threshold, as the Ultra preset only reaches 48 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: The Low preset averages 169 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 71 FPS. This represents roughly a 58% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings at this resolution.

Q: Are there any frame time inconsistencies in the measured data?

A: The dataset includes minimum and maximum frame values only for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium ranges from 111 to 150 FPS; at 2560x1440, it ranges from 75 to 101 FPS; at 3840x2160, it ranges from 42 to 57 FPS. For other presets, only average values are provided.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 2269th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank is influenced by the GPU's modest 66th percentile standing relative to other graphics cards.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS is Low, with 64 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 50 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 27 FPS. Therefore, Low is the recommended setting for 4K gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, making it the most demanding option that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset reaches 88 FPS, and Low reaches 113 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable. The Ultra preset drops to 48 FPS, which is not playable.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 71 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS bar. This is the highest quality setting available. Lower presets yield even higher frame rates—Medium at 131 FPS, High at 103 FPS, and Low at 169 FPS—but Ultra is the optimal choice for visual fidelity.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Evolve comfortably across most usage scenarios. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—averages exceed 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset hitting 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on Low, Medium, and High, with the High preset averaging 69 FPS; only the Ultra preset falls short at 48 FPS. At 3840x2160, playability is restricted to the Low preset, which averages 64 FPS. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p offer broad flexibility, while 4K requires a significant reduction in graphical settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The system is fully capable of running the game, with the primary trade-off being visual quality at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rate data shows a wide spread across presets. The Low preset averages 169 FPS, making it the fastest configuration. Medium averages 131 FPS, with a minimum of 111 and a maximum of 150 FPS. High averages 103 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a progressive decrease, with the most substantial drop occurring between Medium and High.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 113 FPS. Medium averages 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 and a maximum of 101 FPS. High averages 69 FPS, while Ultra averages 48 FPS. The pattern mirrors 1080p but with lower absolute values, reflecting the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 64 FPS, just clearing the playable threshold. Medium averages 50 FPS, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57 FPS. High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 27 FPS. The data shows that at 4K, the system struggles to maintain fluid frame rates beyond the lowest settings, with the Ultra preset dipping to nearly a quarter of the 1080p Low average.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 pairing ranks 2269th out of 3700 total combos. This places the system in the 61st percentile of all tested configurations for this specific game. The rank reflects the GPU's position in the broader market—the RTX 5050 sits in the 66th percentile among all GPUs—combined with the CPU's strong 84th percentile standing. The result is a system that outperforms a majority of tested combos but trails many high-end configurations, particularly those with more powerful graphics cards. For a game released in 2015, this ranking suggests the combo is more than adequate for the title's demands, though it does not approach the top tier of database results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates, with the Low preset reaching 169 FPS. This high output suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower resolutions, allowing the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance—evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 1043 and max-thread score of 9979—to drive frame generation. As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop across all presets, indicating the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The gap between Low and Ultra presets narrows slightly, from a 98 FPS difference at 1080p (169 vs 71) to a 65 FPS difference at 1440p (113 vs 48). This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering load becomes the limiting factor, reducing the CPU's influence.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is pronounced. The Low preset averages 64 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages just 27 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 37 FPS drop, the smallest absolute difference among the three resolutions, but the relative drop is steep—the Ultra preset delivers only 42% of the Low preset's frame rate. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the GPU's 8 GB memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth become critical for handling the 4K pixel workload. The medium preset's minimum frame rate of 42 FPS at 4K underscores the GPU stress. In summary, at 1080p the CPU has headroom to push high frame rates, but at 1440p and especially 4K, the RTX 5050's capabilities dictate the achievable performance, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid being a bottleneck in the measured scenarios.