Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks in the 645th position out of 3,700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it comfortably in the top 20% of systems evaluated. This pairing demonstrates a strong performance ceiling, with the CPU hitting the 85th percentile among all processors and the GPU reaching the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards. The data indicates this is a well-balanced setup for the game, though the measured frame rates reveal that the most demanding preset at 4K resolution will test its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 645 out of 3,700 tested configurations places it in the upper echelon of systems benchmarked for Evolve. This position reflects the synergy between the two components: the i7-12700KF delivers an average benchmark score of 35,365, sitting within a fraction of a percent of its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403, -0.1% delta), Intel Core 5 213PE (35,428, -0.2% delta), Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, +0.2% delta), and Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287, +0.2% delta). This clustering shows the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no anomalous deficits or gains.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 43,223, which places it marginally behind the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, -0.1% delta), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43,301, -0.2% delta), while trailing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667, -1% delta) by a single percentage point. These tight margins indicate the GPU is performing near the top of its peer group, and the combo rank reflects that both components are pulling their weight without one bottlenecking the other.

The practical takeaway from the rank is that this system will handle Evolve with authority at most settings, but the 4K Ultra preset is the single configuration where the hardware falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. At every other resolution and preset combination, the combo rank translates to playable or better performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains a strong baseline at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets — ranging from 123.9 FPS at Ultra to 294.4 FPS at Low — which indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is not being fully stressed at this resolution, and the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 20 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without becoming a limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling shows a predictable drop: Ultra falls from 123.9 FPS to 83 FPS (a 33% reduction), High drops from 176.7 FPS to 120.8 FPS, Medium from 225.7 FPS to 149.8 FPS, and Low from 294.4 FPS to 194.3 FPS. These reductions are proportionally similar across presets, reinforcing that the GPU is now the primary driver of performance at this resolution, while the CPU continues to provide ample headroom.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. Ultra dips to 47 FPS — below the 60 FPS playability threshold — while High manages 66.2 FPS, Medium hits 83.6 FPS, and Low reaches 108.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (61.7 FPS) is nearly double the gap at 1080p (170.5 FPS), demonstrating that the GPU's rendering load scales steeply with pixel count. The CPU's contribution remains steady, but its 3DMark scores (9,982 at max threads, 1,043 single-thread) show it has ample compute capacity to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly the constraining factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 294.4 FPS, Medium reaches 225.7 FPS, High achieves 176.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages 123.9 FPS. Every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding setting providing more than double the playable frame rate. The scaling from Low to Ultra (a 58% reduction) is consistent with the GPU handling progressively heavier rendering workloads without any CPU-induced stutters.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 194.3 FPS, Medium hits 149.8 FPS, High reaches 120.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 83 FPS. The drop from Ultra at 1440p to Ultra at 1080p (40.9 FPS) is notable but still leaves the system well above the playability threshold. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is a comfortable operating point, with 23 FPS of headroom over the 60 FPS baseline.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings average 108.7 FPS, Medium hits 83.6 FPS, and High reaches 66.2 FPS — all playable. However, Ultra drops to 47 FPS, which falls 13 FPS short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K (19.2 FPS) is the largest single-preset jump in the entire dataset, indicating that Ultra introduces rendering features that disproportionately impact the GPU. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for High settings, but Ultra demands more than the GPU can deliver at this resolution.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Evolve: yes, at nearly every resolution and preset combination, with one exception. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 123.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: Ultra averages 83 FPS, providing 23 FPS of headroom over the playability threshold. At 3840x2160, Low (108.7 FPS), Medium (83.6 FPS), and High (66.2 FPS) are all playable, but Ultra falls short at 47 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are fully playable at Ultra settings, while 3840x2160 is playable at High settings (66.2 FPS) but not at Ultra (47 FPS). For 4K Ultra, the system would need a more powerful GPU, but the RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is adequate for High settings at that resolution. The i7-12700KF's role is consistently supportive, never appearing as the limiting factor in any measured configuration.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 47 FPS, which is 13 FPS below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 66.2 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 83 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 23 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35,365 is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core 5 213PE, Intel Core i5-13600T, and Intel Core i7-12700K, with deltas ranging from -0.2% to +0.2%.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings average 123.9 FPS, and Low reaches 294.4 FPS. The RTX 4070 SUPER is not fully utilized at this resolution, meaning the CPU has ample capacity to drive these frame rates.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Low averages 108.7 FPS while Ultra averages 47 FPS, a difference of 61.7 FPS. This represents a 57% reduction in performance from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: How much headroom does the system have at 1440p Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 83, providing 23 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is sufficient for minor frame rate dips without dropping below playable levels.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 123.9. This provides 63.9 FPS of headroom, making it the recommended setting for 1080p users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain playable, averaging 83 FPS. This is the best choice for 1440p, as it delivers 23 FPS of headroom over the threshold while maintaining the highest visual fidelity. The next step down, High, averages 120.8 FPS, but Ultra's performance is sufficient for a premium experience.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, which averages 66.2 FPS. This stays just above the 60 FPS threshold with 6.2 FPS of headroom. Ultra at 4K drops to 47 FPS and is not recommended. For 4K users, High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and playable performance, with Medium (83.6 FPS) and Low (108.7 FPS) available as fallbacks if frame rate consistency is a higher priority than image quality.