Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an overwhelmingly capable combination for Evolve, delivering playable frame rates at every tested setting tier across all three resolutions. The benchmark data shows this pairing not only clears the 60 FPS threshold at the demanding Ultra preset in 4K, but it does so with enough headroom to suggest that the 12-core Alder Lake CPU and Blackwell 2.0 GPU are far from being the limiting factors in this 2015 FPS title. Across the board, the measured results indicate a system that prioritizes raw frame throughput, with the RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute proving more than sufficient for Evolve’s engine demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that at 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 65 FPS. This is a significant finding, as it demonstrates that the system can run the game at its absolute maximum visual fidelity without dropping below the playable threshold. While the High preset runs faster at 94 FPS and Medium at 120 FPS, the Ultra setting remains the optimal choice for users prioritizing image quality, as the 65 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the best settings also resolve to Ultra, with an average frame rate of 114 FPS. This represents a substantial performance uplift over the 4K result, showing the GPU has ample scaling headroom as pixel count decreases. The 1440p Ultra setting delivers a fluid experience that should satisfy users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it more than doubles the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the story continues with Ultra settings delivering an average of 170 FPS. This result showcases the exceptional performance ceiling of this combo, where the RTX 5090 D is clearly not bottlenecked by the Core i7-12700K. The 1080p Ultra experience is not merely playable; it is exceptionally smooth, with frame rates that would fully utilize most high-end displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows the combination runs Evolve at 4K Ultra settings with an average of 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is recommended, as it achieves an average of 114 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and remains well above the playable threshold.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 170 FPS with Medium settings reaching 314 FPS and Low settings hitting 350 FPS. This indicates substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck the Core i7-12700K in this game?

A: The data does not suggest a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 350 FPS average, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 65 FPS, indicating the GPU is scaling with resolution as expected. The CPU’s 3DMark max-thread score of 9979 and PassMark multithread score of 34404 support sufficient processing capability.

Q: Is the Medium preset at 4K a better choice than Ultra?

A: It depends on preference. The Medium preset at 4K runs at 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 138 FPS. While Ultra at 65 FPS is playable, the Medium preset offers a significant frame rate increase if smoother motion is prioritized over maximum visual detail.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This specific Intel Core i7-12700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 27th out of 3700 tested combos in the database for Evolve, placing it in the top percentile of all tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this hardware scales across different quality presets and resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 154 FPS for Low, 120 FPS for Medium, 94 FPS for High, and 65 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, showing a range of 102 FPS minimum to 138 FPS maximum, indicating consistent frame pacing without significant dips. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a predictable performance cost, with Ultra delivering roughly 42% of the Low preset’s frame rate, which is expected given the increased pixel shading and texture work.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales impressively. The Low preset achieves an average of 271 FPS, Medium reaches 210 FPS, High hits 165 FPS, and Ultra maintains 114 FPS. The Medium preset again provides the only min/max data, with a minimum of 179 FPS and a maximum of 242 FPS. This shows a tighter frame delivery window than at 4K, with the minimum still more than double the playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra here is less dramatic than at 4K, with Ultra delivering about 42% of the Low frame rate, consistent with the 4K scaling pattern.

The 1920x1080 results reveal the true ceiling of this configuration. Low settings produce an average of 350 FPS, Medium runs at 314 FPS, High achieves 246 FPS, and Ultra reaches 170 FPS. The Medium preset’s min/max range is 267 FPS to 361 FPS, showing exceptional stability even at these elevated frame rates. It is noteworthy that even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p maintains a higher average than the Low preset at 1440p, underlining the GPU’s strong scaling with resolution. The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the performance delta between Low and Medium is smaller than between High and Ultra, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces disproportionately heavier rendering effects.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287. The closest competitors in the database are the Intel Core i5-13600T with an average score of 35305 (a -0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (-0.3%), and the Intel Core 5 213PE at 35428 (-0.4%). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, meaning users with any of these chips paired with a comparable GPU would see essentially the same frame rates. The differences of under half a percent are within typical run-to-run variance, making these viable alternatives for replicating this system’s CPU behavior.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D posts an average benchmark score of 77712. The nearest rivals show a mixed picture: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904 (1.1% higher delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (-1.6%), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (-2.1%), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (-2.4%). The positive deltaPct for the RX 6650M XT indicates the RTX 5090 D scores higher than that rival, while the negative values for the others mean they outperform the 5090 D in raw benchmark terms. In practice, these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Evolve, though the Tesla P100 variants and the RX 6850M XT might offer slightly better performance in GPU-bound scenarios, while the RX 6650M XT would be marginally slower.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Evolve at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 65 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small but definitive margin.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is even more emphatic. All settings are playable, with Ultra achieving an average of 114 FPS. This represents a 75% improvement over the 4K Ultra result, demonstrating excellent scaling. The 1440p resolution is arguably the sweet spot for this combo, offering both high visual fidelity and high frame rates.

For 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance, with Ultra settings running at 170 FPS average. Even the most demanding preset provides frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The verdict across all resolutions is clear: this combination of Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is more than sufficient for Evolve, providing a playable experience at maximum settings in every scenario tested.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3700 tested combinations in the database, this specific Intel Core i7-12700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D configuration ranks 27th for Evolve. This places it in the top 0.7% of all tested systems, reflecting the exceptional performance of both components. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system outperforming the vast majority of configurations across all resolution and setting combinations.

The ranking position is particularly notable given the game’s 2015 release date, as Evolve’s engine is not likely to be as demanding as more modern titles. This suggests that the RTX 5090 D’s 92,200 million transistors and the CPU’s 12 cores with 20 threads provide massive headroom for this title, allowing the system to achieve frame rates that are likely limited by the game engine’s own frame rate cap rather than hardware constraints. The 27th position out of 3700 combos indicates that only 26 other configurations in the database deliver better performance in Evolve, solidifying this pairing as a top-tier choice for players seeking the ultimate experience in this game.