Evolve

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-13700K sits in a tightly contested performance tier. Its average benchmark score of 46881 places it within a fraction of several competing processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971, which is only 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 reaches 47022, a 0.3% advantage. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score 46654, trailing by 0.5%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve when paired with the same graphics card. The i7-13700K's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces its position as a high-end processor, though the recorded data shows the gap to these rivals is within measurement noise. For users considering alternatives, the Ryzen 9 5900 is the closest match, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 nearly indistinguishable in aggregate performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 occupies a much lower tier. Its average benchmark score of 7472 places it in the 40th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals are all within a 1% band. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, 0.4% lower. The AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, 0.6% lower. The Intel Arc A310 is the only rival that scores higher at 7550, a 1% advantage. These results indicate that the GTX 1650 performs essentially on par with integrated graphics solutions and older discrete cards. In Evolve, the frame rates would be virtually identical whether the system uses a GTX 1650, an UHD 750, or an Arc A310. The performance ceiling is the same, and the differences shown in benchmarks would not translate into perceptible FPS changes at any resolution or settings combination. The data suggests that the GPU is the constraining factor in this pairing, not the CPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

For this combination, the GPU dominates the performance equation across all resolutions. The Intel Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores, 24 threads, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, provides far more computational headroom than Evolve requires. The CPU's benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4333, show a processor capable of handling modern workloads with ease. The GTX 1650, however, has a PassMark G3D score of 7880 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 305, which places it firmly in entry-level territory. The bottleneck is unambiguously the graphics card.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 75.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops the average to 54 FPS, a 28.9% reduction. At 3840x2160 at Low settings, the average falls to 31 FPS, another 42.6% drop from 1440p. These reductions track directly with pixel count increases, which is the signature of a GPU-limited scenario. A CPU-limited system would show far less variation across resolutions because the render workload scales with pixel count while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

The settings scaling further illustrates this dynamic. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 45.6 FPS (75.9 down to 30.3). At 2560x1440, the same settings span produces a 34.6 FPS difference (54 down to 19.4). At 3840x2160, the span narrows to 18.9 FPS (31 down to 12.1). The shrinking delta at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, leaving less headroom for settings changes to matter. The CPU's influence on frame rates is negligible in this configuration, as the recorded data shows the GPU reaching its limits long before the processor becomes a factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a comprehensive view of this system's capabilities in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the results are mixed. Low settings deliver 75.9 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. Medium settings produce 59 FPS average, just barely missing the playable mark. High settings drop to 45.1 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall further to 30.3 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium is 16.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 14.8 FPS. The settings scaling is relatively linear, with each step costing roughly 15 to 17 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all settings fail to reach 60 FPS. Low settings lead with 54 FPS average, followed by Medium at 42.6 FPS, High at 33.1 FPS, and Ultra at 19.4 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 11.4 FPS, Medium to High costs 9.5 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 13.7 FPS. None of these averages come close to the playable threshold, and even the best case at Low settings has no headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the results are severely constrained. Low settings average 31 FPS, Medium averages 21.2 FPS, High averages 16.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 12.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 18.9 FPS, but all values are far below any acceptable playability level. The minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: this system is only viable at 1080p with the lowest settings, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is moderate.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward. This PC can run Evolve, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system averages 75.9 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution and settings combination that achieves playable performance. Medium settings at 1080p come close at 59 FPS average, but they fall just short of the threshold, so the database does not classify them as playable.

At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, no settings combination reaches 60 FPS. The best case at 1440p is Low settings at 54 FPS average, which is 6 FPS below the threshold. At 4K, the best case is Low settings at 31 FPS average, which is less than half the required frame rate. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings for either 1440p or 4K. For users with a 1080p monitor, the system is functional at Low settings, but any attempt to raise graphical quality will result in sub-60 FPS performance. For users with higher-resolution displays, the system is not suitable for Evolve at any settings level.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Evolve at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 75.9. Medium settings average 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The system cannot achieve 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with any settings preset. The highest average is 54 FPS at Low settings, followed by 42.6 FPS at Medium, 33.1 FPS at High, and 19.4 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1650's average benchmark score is 7472. The Intel Arc A310 scores 7550, which is 1% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M scores 7447, the Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 7441, and the AMD Radeon R7 350 scores 7425, all within 0.6% lower.

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core i7-13700K has a PassMark multi-thread score of 45887 and ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the GTX 1650 has a PassMark G3D score of 7880 and ranks in the 40th percentile. The frame rates scale with resolution and settings in a way that indicates GPU saturation.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Low settings?

A: The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 31. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold and represents the best case at that resolution. Medium averages 21.2 FPS, High averages 16.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 12.1 FPS.

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

A: The combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 3607 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 2.5% of all systems tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The recorded data places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 3607 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. This is the 98th percentile from the top, meaning only 93 tested combos perform worse. The ranking reflects the fundamental mismatch between the high-end processor and the entry-level graphics card. The i7-13700K's 89th percentile CPU ranking and the GTX 1650's 40th percentile GPU ranking create a system where the processor contributes little to actual game performance. The GPU's 40th percentile standing is the primary driver of the overall combo rank, as Evolve's frame rates are dictated by graphics rendering capabilities rather than CPU throughput. This rank means that users with mid-range GPUs from the same era would see substantially better performance, while users with similarly weak GPUs would see comparable results regardless of their CPU choice. The data shows that the CPU is not the differentiator in this pairing; the GPU's limitations cap the system's potential.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low settings, with an average of 75.9 FPS. Medium settings average 59 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold, so Low is the only option that meets the criteria. This leaves 15.9 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS mark, which provides some buffer for demanding in-game scenes.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, and the best average is 54 FPS at Low settings. Since this falls below the threshold, the verdict lists no best settings for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the situation is similar. No settings preset reaches 60 FPS, with Low settings averaging 31 FPS as the best case. The database records no playable settings and no best settings for 4K resolution.

For users who must play Evolve with this hardware, 1080p with Low settings is the only configuration that delivers playable performance. The 75.9 FPS average at these settings indicates that the system has some capacity for minor adjustments, but any increase in graphical fidelity pushes the frame rate below 60. The data does not support attempting higher resolutions, as the GPU lacks the raw performance to maintain acceptable frame rates even at the lowest quality presets.