Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable experience across most configurations in Evolve, though 4K gaming remains heavily constrained by the graphics card. The recorded data shows a clear progression of frame rates that scales predictably with resolution and preset, with the CPU providing ample headroom at lower resolutions while the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces strong results across all settings. Low settings average 160.2 FPS, Medium averages 124.4 FPS, and High averages 98.6 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 66.1 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 59% reduction in frame rate, but even the most demanding preset remains fluid.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts downward. Low settings average 108.7 FPS, Medium averages 84.8 FPS, and High averages 66.1 FPS. Ultra falls below the playable threshold with an average of 43.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is substantial, with Ultra delivering only 65% of the High preset's frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become evident. Low settings average 61.8 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 45.5 FPS, High averages 39.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 25.3 FPS. The step from 1440p to 4K is punishing: High settings lose 40% of their frame rate, while Medium loses 46%. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 59%, mirroring the percentage gap seen at 1080p but from a much lower baseline.

Every measurement in the database shows only average FPS values, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded. The lack of min/max figures means stutter behavior cannot be assessed directly, but the average values suggest consistent performance within each preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the RTX 2060 SUPER shifts dramatically as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's strength dominates. The i7-12700KF scores 1043 in 3dmark single-thread and 9983 in max-threads, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3984. These figures indicate the processor can feed the GPU far faster than the RTX 2060 SUPER can render, which explains why Low settings at 1080p reach 160.2 FPS while Ultra still manages 66.1 FPS.

The GPU's role becomes more prominent at 1440p. The RTX 2060 SUPER's Passmark G3D score of 16462 and its 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 throughput set the ceiling here. The scaling from 1080p Low (160.2 FPS) to 1440p Low (108.7 FPS) shows a 32% drop, which aligns with the increased pixel workload. At 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck. The i7-12700KF's compute potential far exceeds what the RTX 2060 SUPER can utilize, as evidenced by the 4K Low result of 61.8 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 160.2 FPS, a 61% reduction.

Preset scaling reinforces this analysis. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 94.1 FPS, a reduction driven by both CPU and GPU effects. At 4K, the same preset change costs only 36.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is already saturated and additional settings have diminishing absolute impact. The database records the RTX 2060 SUPER with a 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the i7-12700KF sits at the 85th percentile among CPUs, confirming the processor is the stronger component in this pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 with a delta of 0.2%. These processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, since their average benchmark scores fall within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF's 35365 average. The Core 5 213PE scores 35428 with a -0.2% delta, also behaving equivalently.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with an average score of 18159 and a delta of -0.4%, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 with a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 with a delta of -1.5%, and the Intel Arc A770M at 18383 with a delta of -1.6%. The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score is 18093, so these alternatives would land within a 1.6% performance envelope. In practical terms, swapping to any of these GPUs would change Evolve frame rates by less than 2 FPS at any given setting, keeping the same playability profile.

The data indicates that users with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives would experience essentially identical performance in Evolve, with the resolution and preset decisions mattering far more than the specific component choice within these rival groups.

The Verdict

The database's verdict classifies this PC as capable of running Evolve at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, including Ultra at 66.1 FPS. This is the fully playable scenario with no compromises needed.

At 2560x1440, three presets remain playable: High at 66.1 FPS, Medium at 84.8 FPS, and Low at 108.7 FPS. Ultra drops to 43.2 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability line. Users at this resolution should avoid Ultra settings unless they accept reduced frame rates.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, averaging 61.8 FPS. Medium (45.5 FPS), High (39.7 FPS), and Ultra (25.3 FPS) all fail the playability threshold. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering in this title. The verdict records 4K as playable only on Low, which delivers a minimal but functional experience.

Overall, the system runs Evolve well up to 1440p with high settings, and 1080p with maximum settings. 4K requires significant visual compromises to maintain fluid gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2572 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the 30th percentile of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning: the RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile among GPUs drags down the pairing despite the i7-12700KF's stronger 85th percentile CPU standing.

The rank indicates that roughly 70% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in Evolve. This is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Systems pairing this CPU with faster GPUs would rank substantially higher, while systems with weaker CPUs and the same GPU would likely perform similarly due to the GPU bottleneck at 1440p and above. The 3700-combo database provides a broad comparison field, and this pairing sits in the lower-middle portion of the distribution.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 66.1 FPS. All lower presets also clear the threshold, so users can select any setting based on visual preference.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, averaging 66.1 FPS. Medium (84.8 FPS) and Low (108.7 FPS) also remain playable, but High offers the maximum visual quality without crossing below 60 FPS. Ultra at 43.2 FPS is not recommended for 60 FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, Low is the only playable preset, averaging 61.8 FPS. This barely clears the threshold, leaving only 1.8 FPS of headroom. Medium at 45.5 FPS and above falls short. Users requiring 4K should lock to Low settings and expect marginal performance above the playability line.

The database's verdictByResolution field confirms these selections: 1080p Ultra at 66.1 FPS, 1440p High at 66.1 FPS, and 4K Low at 61.8 FPS are the optimal configurations for maintaining 60 FPS gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 4K with High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 39.7, which falls well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve playable frame rates, averaging 61.8 FPS.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 average 66.1 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra at this resolution drops to 43.2 FPS and is not playable.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159 with a -0.4% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (-0.5%), and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383 (-1.6%). All are within 1.6% performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is the limiting factor. The i7-12700KF's single-thread score of 1043 and multi-thread score of 9983 provide far more throughput than the RTX 2060 SUPER can use, as shown by the 160.2 FPS Low result versus the 66.1 FPS Ultra result.

Q: Does this system clear 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes. Ultra settings at 1920x1080 average 66.1 FPS, exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by 6.1 FPS. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: What rank does this combo hold among tested systems?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF and RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 2572 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower 30% of the database's results.