Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The benchmark data shows this combination is capable of far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly all tested configurations, with the only exception being the most demanding preset at 4K resolution. This analysis examines the measured frame rates, component roles, and system ranking to determine the optimal settings for this hardware pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 77 FPS. While the Medium preset runs at 99 FPS, High is the superior choice as it offers better visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 54 FPS, falling below the playable threshold, so it should be avoided at this resolution.

For 2560x1440 (1440p), the data shows the system can handle the maximum visual fidelity. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 94 FPS, which is the best settings option at this resolution. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—remain above 60 FPS, with frame rates ranging from 94 FPS at Ultra up to 224 FPS at Low. This indicates the GPU has substantial headroom at 1440p, allowing players to prioritize visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset again represents the best possible settings, achieving an impressive 140 FPS average. The performance spread at 1080p is substantial: Low settings produce 333 FPS, Medium reaches 258 FPS, and High hits 203 FPS. Every preset at this resolution delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the resolution where this combination truly flexes its capabilities.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling patterns across resolutions and presets reveal a clear picture of component utilization. At 4K, the average FPS drops from 127 FPS at Low settings to 77 FPS at High, a reduction of approximately 39%. This steep decline with increasing graphical load indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the GPU's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor.

Moving to 1440p, the same preset progression shows 224 FPS at Low versus 136 FPS at High, a 39% decrease. Interestingly, the relative scaling between 4K and 1440p at High settings (77 FPS vs 136 FPS) shows a 77% improvement when dropping resolution, which suggests the GPU is heavily engaged at both resolutions. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, appear sufficient to feed the GPU at these settings, as no CPU-related stalling is evident in the frame time data.

At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 333 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame generation capability. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low (333 FPS to 127 FPS) represents a 62% reduction, while the same resolution change at High settings (203 FPS to 77 FPS) shows a 62% drop. This consistent scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU handles the primary workload at all settings, while the CPU maintains enough throughput to avoid becoming a constraint even at very high frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: No. The benchmark data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, averaging 77 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for maximum visual quality?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 94 FPS on average, making it the highest resolution and quality combination that clears 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 140 FPS, but the 1440p Ultra setting offers superior image quality while still maintaining smooth performance.

Q: How much performance difference exists between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial. Low settings average 333 FPS, while Ultra averages 140 FPS, representing a 58% reduction in frame rate when enabling maximum visual features. Both remain far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS, and even High settings produce only 77 FPS, indicating the graphics card's rendering capacity is the primary constraint at this resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700KF holding back performance?

A: No evidence of CPU limitation appears in the data. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 333 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate that would expose CPU bottlenecks if present. The processor's 3DMark max threads score of 9983 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 indicate ample processing headroom.

Q: What frame rates can players expect at Medium settings?

A: Medium settings deliver 258 FPS at 1080p, 173 FPS at 1440p, and 99 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium preset includes minimum and maximum readings of 84 and 113 FPS, respectively, showing consistent frame delivery.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Evolve exceptionally well. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 140 FPS and Low reaching 333 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports every preset above the threshold, with Ultra at 94 FPS and High at 136 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets remain playable: High at 77 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, and Low at 127 FPS. The only unplayable configuration is 4K Ultra, which drops to 54 FPS.

The system's verdict by resolution confirms this analysis. At 1080p and 1440p, the best settings are Ultra, with average frame rates of 140 and 94 FPS respectively. At 4K, High is the recommended preset, delivering 77 FPS. This means players can enjoy high or ultra settings at all resolutions, with only the absolute maximum 4K preset requiring a compromise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full preset range shows: Low at 333 FPS average, Medium at 258 FPS average with minimum and maximum of 220 and 297 FPS, High at 203 FPS, and Ultra at 140 FPS. The Medium preset's variance of 77 FPS between minimum and maximum indicates some scene complexity swings, but the lowest reading still triples the 60 FPS threshold.

The 2560x1440 measurements follow a similar pattern: Low averages 224 FPS, Medium averages 173 FPS with a range of 147 to 199 FPS, High averages 136 FPS, and Ultra averages 94 FPS. The frame time consistency at Medium settings shows a 52 FPS spread, suggesting demanding scenes can cause noticeable but non-disruptive drops.

At 3840x2160, the data shows: Low at 127 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS with minimum and maximum readings of 84 and 113 FPS, High at 77 FPS, and Ultra at 54 FPS. The 4K Medium data reveals that even the minimum frame rate of 84 FPS remains comfortably above the playable threshold, while the Ultra preset's average falls below it.

How This Combo Ranks

This hardware combination ranks 268th out of 3700 tested configurations for Evolve, placing it in the top 7.2% of all systems benchmarked for this game. This ranking reflects the RTX 4080 SUPER's position in the 86th percentile among all GPUs and the i7-12700KF's placement in the 85th percentile among all CPUs.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 54209 and the CPU's average of 35365 combine to create a system that handles Evolve's requirements with substantial headroom. The ranking indicates that while some higher-end configurations exist, this pairing outperforms the vast majority of systems tested, making it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores an average of 35403 versus the i7-12700KF's 35365, a negligible -0.1% difference. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, representing a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core 5 213PE achieves 35428, also within -0.2% of the i7-12700KF. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, a 0.2% difference. Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Evolve.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247, just -0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 54828, a -1.1% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, representing a -2.7% difference, while the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a -2.8% delta. These alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates in actual gameplay, making them viable substitutes if the exact components are unavailable.