Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a benchmark profile that is heavily skewed toward high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and 1080p, while still managing a solid 60 FPS experience at 4K on High settings. The measured data for Evolve shows a system that is clearly capable of running the game fluidly across most configurations, with the primary performance bottleneck emerging only at 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, comparative hardware positioning, and optimal settings based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark database places the Intel Core i7-12700K at the 84th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35287. Its nearest rivals are extremely close in aggregate performance, with deltas of less than half a percent. The Intel Core i5-13600T posts an average score of 35305, which is effectively identical at a -0.1% delta. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 (-0.4%). For gaming workloads like Evolve, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates, as the performance differences are within statistical noise.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals are a mix of professional and mobile workstation parts. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, a 0.1% delta, making it the closest match. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 (0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (-1.2%), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 (2.0%). While these rivals are not gaming-focused cards, their aggregate compute scores indicate that the RTX 5070's raw performance class is comparable to these workstation solutions, though the RTX 5070's gaming-specific architecture and driver optimizations would likely yield different results in actual game benchmarks.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Evolve reveals a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant performance factor as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence is more pronounced at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 280 FPS on Low settings, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to sustain very high frame rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 280 FPS to 118 FPS, a reduction of 162 FPS, indicating that the GPU's workload increases dramatically with preset quality.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high, with Low settings hitting 188 FPS and Ultra dropping to 79 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 109 FPS, which is smaller than the 162 FPS gap at 1080p, showing that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes even more pronounced: Low settings produce 107 FPS, Medium produces 83 FPS, High produces 65 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 62 FPS, which demonstrates that the GPU is heavily saturated at this resolution, and the CPU's role diminishes significantly.

The data shows that at 1080p, the Core i7-12700K's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance (evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and multi-thread score of 9979) allows the RTX 5070 to stretch its legs. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU's raw compute limits (30.87 TFLOPS FP32) become the hard ceiling, and the CPU's capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. On Low settings, the average FPS is 280. Medium settings produce an average of 217 FPS, with a minimum of 184 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS. High settings yield 170 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain a robust 118 FPS average. All 1080p configurations clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin, with even the most demanding Ultra preset running at nearly double the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 188 FPS, while Medium settings average 145 FPS, with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. High settings produce 114 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 79 FPS average. Every 1440p preset stays above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra still providing a 19 FPS headroom over the playable mark.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more varied. Low settings average 107 FPS, which is still very playable. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS, keeping comfortably above the threshold. High settings average 65 FPS, which just clears the 60 FPS bar. Ultra settings, however, fall to 45 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold. This makes 4K Ultra the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 758th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 20.5% of all systems tested for this game. This rank reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates at most resolutions and presets, but it is not among the absolute top-tier configurations. The ranking is likely held back by the 4K Ultra result, where the system dips below 60 FPS, as well as the fact that many other combos in the database feature newer or more powerful hardware.

The percentile rankings of the individual components support this position: the CPU at the 84th percentile and the GPU at the 82nd percentile both indicate above-average hardware, but neither is in the top decile. The combo's rank of 758 out of 3700 suggests that while this system is more than capable for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, there are many other combinations that can achieve higher absolute frame rates, particularly at 4K.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Evolve successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with a caveat at 4K Ultra. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best playable setting being High at an average of 65 FPS. This means the system can handle 4K gaming, but users must avoid the Ultra preset, which drops to 45 FPS and falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, including Ultra, which averages 79 FPS. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as even the highest settings maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally capable, with Ultra settings averaging 118 FPS, providing a high refresh rate experience without any compromises.

In summary, this PC is fully capable of running Evolve at 60 FPS or higher in almost every scenario. The only configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold is 4K Ultra, where users would need to step down to High settings to maintain smooth gameplay. For most players, 1440p Ultra would be the recommended target, as it delivers both high visual quality and strong performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 65 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at that resolution.

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 118 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 188 FPS, while Ultra settings average 79 FPS, representing a 109 FPS difference between the two presets.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160 Ultra, the system drops to 45 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution and preset combination.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 758th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 20.5% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 184, with an average of 217 FPS and a maximum of 249 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 65 FPS. The Low and Medium presets also remain playable, with averages of 107 FPS and 83 FPS respectively, but High offers the best visual quality among the playable options.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 79 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a 19 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the optimal choice for this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best playable setting, with an average of 118 FPS. This configuration offers maximum visual quality with a substantial 58 FPS headroom over the playable threshold, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience even during intense gameplay moments.