Evolve

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the data shows this combo can only hold a 60 FPS average on Low settings, where it records 68.4 FPS. Medium drops to 51.1 FPS, High falls to 40.7 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 25.5 FPS. For a 4K display, Low is the only preset that clears the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves considerably. High settings produce 70.9 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Medium runs at 93.6 FPS and Low at 116.6 FPS, but High is the recommended ceiling for visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. Ultra drops to 50.8 FPS, just under the threshold, so it is not a viable option at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets becomes available. Ultra runs at 71.9 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS line with room to spare. High sits at 104.6 FPS, Medium at 136.9 FPS, and Low at 174.4 FPS. Since Ultra stays above the playable threshold, it is the best setting for 1080p users who want maximum visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 2258 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. That puts it in the lower half of all systems measured, which is consistent with a GPU that has been end-of-life for some time paired with a much newer, high-end CPU. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the i7-12700KF is at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The imbalance is clear: the processor is far stronger than the graphics card, and in a GPU-heavy title like Evolve, the graphics card becomes the limiting factor.

The rank reflects that this is a mid-pack configuration overall. It is not a top-tier system, but it is also far from the bottom. The measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p show a machine that can handle competitive play at reasonable settings, though it will not dominate in 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 68.4 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: High settings are the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at 2560x1440, with a measured average of 70.9 FPS. Ultra drops to 50.8 FPS, so it does not meet the playable threshold.

Q: Does the combo handle Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the measured average is 71.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS line. This is the only resolution where Ultra is playable.

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

A: The measured average at 1920x1080 Low is 174.4 FPS, which is nearly three times the 60 FPS threshold. This leaves substantial headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: What is the weakest preset in the dataset?

A: The lowest recorded average is 25.5 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. This is well below the playable threshold and indicates that 4K Ultra is not a realistic option for this hardware.

Q: How does the GPU compare to other cards in the database?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER is at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A750 and Intel Arc B570, which score within 1.5% of it.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals are extremely close: the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, just 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, just 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, 0.2% lower. For Evolve, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical CPU performance, meaning the frame rate differences would come almost entirely from the GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20282. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, about 1% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, about 1.2% higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, about 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, about 1.5% higher. These deltas are small enough that in real gameplay, the user would struggle to tell the difference. A system built with any of these GPUs would behave similarly in Evolve, producing frame rates within a few percent of what the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers.

The practical takeaway is that this configuration sits in a tight cluster of hardware. Upgrading the CPU to a 13700T or downgrading to a 12700K would not meaningfully change Evolve performance. Swapping the GPU for an Arc A750 or an RTX 3070 Mobile would also keep performance in the same ballpark, assuming the rest of the system stays constant.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows a clear pattern: resolution changes affect frame rates far more than preset changes do at lower resolutions, which points to the GPU being the dominant factor. At 1920x1080, the spread from Low to Ultra is 174.4 FPS down to 71.9 FPS, a drop of 102.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset swing goes from 116.6 FPS down to 50.8 FPS, a drop of 65.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low produces 68.4 FPS and Ultra produces 25.5 FPS, a gap of 42.9 FPS.

The resolution scaling tells the story more sharply. Moving from 1080p High to 1440p High drops the average from 104.6 FPS to 70.9 FPS, a loss of 33.7 FPS. Moving from 1440p High to 4K High drops it further to 40.7 FPS, another 30.2 FPS loss. This consistent degradation as pixel count rises is classic GPU-bound behavior. The i7-12700KF, with its high single-thread score of 4071 in Cinebench R23 and a 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is not the bottleneck here.

At 1080p, the CPU still has enough headroom that even the highest preset stays above 70 FPS. The fact that Ultra at 1080p runs at 71.9 FPS while High at 1440p runs at 70.9 FPS suggests that the GPU is nearing its limit around that frame rate region regardless of whether the load comes from resolution or settings. The CPU, meanwhile, is barely challenged by a game from 2015.

For users who want higher frame rates, the data suggests that lowering resolution is more effective than lowering presets. Dropping from 4K High to 4K Low gains 27.7 FPS (40.7 to 68.4), while dropping from 4K Medium to 4K Low gains 17.3 FPS (51.1 to 68.4). In both cases, the GPU is the component that determines whether the system crosses the 60 FPS line.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on the display resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra running at 71.9 FPS. This is the best environment for this hardware: full visual settings and a comfortable margin above the playable line.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the ceiling, producing 70.9 FPS. Medium and Low also run above 60 FPS, but Ultra falls to 50.8 FPS and should be avoided. For 1440p users, High is the recommended balance of image quality and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with a measured average of 68.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all drop below 60 FPS, making them unsuitable for consistent gameplay. Users with a 4K monitor should either play at Low or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a much better visual experience.

The overall picture is that of a system that is well suited for 1080p gaming at maximum settings, capable at 1440p with some compromises, and limited to low settings at 4K. The CPU is not the constraint; the GPU is. Anyone running this configuration should prioritize GPU upgrades if they want higher frame rates at higher resolutions.