Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a remarkably consistent high-refresh-rate experience in Evolve, with the data showing that the GPU becomes the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra settings. Across all tested resolutions, the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in every preset except for 3840x2160 Ultra, where the average drops to 51.5 FPS. The measured results indicate a system that is overqualified for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this title, while 4K requires a slight settings compromise to maintain fluid gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 51.5, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable 4K preset is High, which delivers an average of 69.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 90 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1920x1080?

A: The combo produces an average of 310.6 FPS at Low settings, 240.7 FPS at Medium, 186.4 FPS at High, and 127.9 FPS at Ultra. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p more than doubles the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game's performance?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. The frame rate drops from 310.6 FPS at 1080p Low to 119.2 FPS at 4K Low, a reduction of over 60%, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scaling.

Q: What are the playable settings at 3840x2160?

A: The playable presets at 4K are Low (119.2 FPS), Medium (93.8 FPS), and High (69.8 FPS). Ultra is the only preset that fails to maintain 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Evolve?

A: The combination ranks 414th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 11.2% of all systems evaluated for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Evolve reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance scaling across resolutions and presets. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the same Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 127.9 FPS to 90.0 FPS, a 29.6% reduction. The scaling continues to 3840x2160 Ultra, where the average falls to 51.5 FPS, representing a 59.7% decline from the 1080p result. This steep degradation as pixel count increases points to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti as the primary performance determinant at higher resolutions.

The settings scaling within each resolution further confirms the GPU-centric nature of this workload. At 2560x1440, the frame rate ranges from 205.2 FPS at Low settings down to 90.0 FPS at Ultra, a 56.1% performance swing attributable entirely to graphics workload. The Intel Core i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provides sufficient headroom such that CPU limitations do not appear in the measured results. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU workload is lightest, the system achieves 310.6 FPS, suggesting the processor can feed the graphics card effectively without becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at this resolution is 67.7 FPS (119.2 down to 51.5), while the same settings spread at 1080p is 182.7 FPS (310.6 down to 127.9). The larger absolute gap at lower resolutions indicates that the GPU has spare throughput at 1080p that gets consumed as resolution increases. For practical purposes, builders targeting 1440p or 4K with this combo should prioritize GPU settings, while 1080p users have enough performance margin that CPU choice matters less for Evolve specifically.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 310.6 FPS, while Medium reaches 240.7 FPS and High achieves 186.4 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration at this resolution, still maintains a substantial 127.9 FPS average. Every preset at 1080p provides more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that this resolution presents no meaningful challenge to the hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected scaling impact. Low settings yield 205.2 FPS, Medium produces 161.9 FPS, and High delivers 125.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p maintain a 90.0 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds the playable threshold while representing a 29.6% decrease from the equivalent 1080p result. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 115.2 FPS, demonstrating the significant influence of graphics settings on frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings produce 119.2 FPS, Medium drops to 93.8 FPS, and High settles at 69.8 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 51.5 FPS, which is the only configuration across all resolutions that fails to meet the 60 FPS playable standard. Compared to the 1080p results, the 4K Ultra figure represents a 59.7% reduction, while the 4K Low figure shows a 61.6% reduction from 1080p Low. This consistent proportional scaling confirms that the GPU's rendering throughput is the dominant factor in determining frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination achieves a rank of 414 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 11.2% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the substantial performance headroom demonstrated in the measured FPS data, particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions where the combo delivers frame rates far exceeding the playable threshold.

The CPU component alone sits at the 85th percentile when compared against all processors in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 213PE at 35428 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.2% lower). The Intel Core i7-12700K, essentially the same silicon with an unlocked multiplier, scores 35287, just 0.2% below this chip.

The GPU component ranks at the 84th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest competitors include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 45152 (0.8% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (1.3% higher), and the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 44075 (1.6% lower). The Intel Arc A730M trails at 45592, which is 1.7% above the RTX 4070 Ti's score. These component-level rankings align with the in-game performance, where the combo's top 11.2% placement reflects strong but not class-leading capabilities.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve effectively at all tested resolutions, with one specific exception. At 1920x1080, every settings preset is playable, with Ultra maintaining a 127.9 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 90.0 FPS. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include Low (119.2 FPS), Medium (93.8 FPS), and High (69.8 FPS), but Ultra falls short at 51.5 FPS.

For users with 4K displays, the data indicates that High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with a 69.8 FPS average that stays comfortably above the playable threshold. The 4K Ultra preset represents the only configuration that requires a compromise, and dropping to High recovers 18.3 FPS over the Ultra result. The system is unequivocally capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Evolve, with enough overhead for high-refresh-rate monitors, while 4K users have three viable preset options for smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 127.9 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p users seeking maximum visual quality, as it provides more than double the playable threshold while using the highest available settings.

At 2560x1440, the recommended preset is also Ultra, with an average of 90.0 FPS. This configuration delivers a 50% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, providing smooth gameplay while maintaining the highest graphical fidelity. The 90.0 FPS figure also makes this suitable for 144Hz displays, though not for the highest refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 69.8 FPS. This provides a 9.8 FPS cushion above the playable threshold, which is adequate for consistent performance in Evolve. Users prioritizing frame rates over visual fidelity could opt for Medium at 93.8 FPS or Low at 119.2 FPS, but High offers the best combination of visual quality and playable performance at 4K.