Evolve

This PC configuration, pairing the Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, delivers a wide range of performance in Evolve, depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The measured data shows that the system is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K performance is more demanding and requires a compromise in settings. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, compares the hardware to its nearest performance rivals, and provides a clear verdict on what settings are playable at each resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When examining the benchmark averages, the Intel Core i7-13700K is closely matched by a small group of rival processors. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is the nearest competitor, with an average score of 46971, which is only 0.2% lower than the Intel chip’s score. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 47022, representing a negligible 0.3% difference. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 both post scores of 46654 and 46653, respectively, which are 0.5% higher than the Core i7-13700K. In practical terms, a user upgrading from or considering any of these CPUs would experience virtually identical CPU-bound performance in Evolve, as the differences are well within the margin of measurement error.

For the graphics card, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sits in a similar position. Its average benchmark score of 41187 is bracketed by several other GPUs. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is the closest lower-scoring rival, with an average of 40870, a difference of 0.8%. On the higher end, the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707, which is 1.2% above the RTX 3080 Ti, and the standard Tesla M40 scores 41897, a 1.7% advantage. The most interesting comparison is with the newer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, which scores 40377, placing it 2% behind the RTX 3080 Ti in this benchmark suite. This suggests that despite being a previous-generation card, the RTX 3080 Ti still holds its own against a more recent release in this particular metric. For Evolve, any of these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a very narrow band of each other, making them all viable alternatives if the RTX 3080 Ti were unavailable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Evolve shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 261 FPS on Low settings, which is an extremely high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach this level. However, as the resolution increases, the frame rate drops significantly, indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder. For example, at 2560x1440 on Low settings, the average FPS falls to 175, and at 3840x2160 on Low, it drops further to 99 FPS. This scaling shows that the RTX 3080 Ti’s rendering workload is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The settings presets further illustrate this division of labor. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 261 to 110, a substantial drop of 151 FPS. This large reduction is primarily due to the GPU working harder on visual effects, but the CPU still has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates. At 1440p, the same preset change brings the average from 175 FPS down to 74 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows at higher resolutions, which is typical for a system where the GPU is becoming saturated. At 4K, the Ultra preset only manages 42 FPS, while Low achieves 99 FPS. This data confirms that for this specific game, the RTX 3080 Ti is the component that determines playability at 4K, while the Core i7-13700K provides sufficient processing power to avoid being a limiting factor at any tested setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data for this combination is presented across three resolutions and four quality presets. At the lowest resolution of 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 261 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset produces an average of 202 FPS, with a minimum of 172 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS. High settings yield an average of 158 FPS, and the Ultra preset still achieves a very smooth 110 FPS average. All of these results are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the hardware is more than adequate for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 175 FPS, while Medium delivers 135 FPS with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. High settings produce an average of 106 FPS, and the Ultra preset maintains an average of 74 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium is 115 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold, suggesting that even in demanding scenes, the system does not dip below comfortable levels. The data shows that 1440p is a sweet spot for this configuration, as even the most demanding preset exceeds 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance drops considerably. The Low preset averages 99 FPS, which is still playable, and the Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. The High preset exactly hits the 60 FPS average mark, which is the threshold for playability. However, the Ultra preset falls below this threshold, averaging only 42 FPS. This is the only tested configuration where the system fails to maintain a playable frame rate, indicating that 4K Ultra is too demanding for this hardware.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, this PC can run Evolve successfully at all three tested resolutions, provided the correct settings are chosen. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 110 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the same is true; all presets, including Ultra, deliver playable frame rates, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS.

The situation is slightly different at 3840x2160. Here, the Low, Medium, and High presets all exceed the 60 FPS requirement. The High preset is the best playable option, with an average of exactly 60 FPS. However, the Ultra preset is not playable, as its average of 42 FPS falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, for a 4K display, a user must select High settings or lower to maintain a smooth experience. In summary, the system can handle Evolve at 1080p and 1440p with maximum quality, and at 4K with a reduction to High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti holds a rank of 960 out of 3700 total combos. This places it in the top quarter of all tested systems, which is a strong result given the game’s age and the high performance of both components. The percentile ranking of the CPU (89th) and GPU (83rd) individually are both high, and the combined result reflects that this is a powerful setup. The rank of 960 indicates that there are 959 other configurations that perform better in this game, but it also means that the vast majority of systems—over 2700 of them—are slower. This places the combo firmly in the upper echelon for Evolve, confirming that it is a capable machine for this title.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but not on the Ultra preset. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold. The Low and Medium presets also exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 99 and 77 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset, however, only reaches 42 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option tested at this resolution and it still delivers an average of 74 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, so all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at 1440p.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average score of 46881, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 scores 46971. The difference is only 0.2%, meaning there is no meaningful performance gap between the two in this context.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti faster than the newer RTX 5070?

A: Based on the average benchmark scores provided, yes. The RTX 3080 Ti has an average score of 41187, while the RTX 5070 scores 40377. This represents a 2% advantage for the RTX 3080 Ti in this benchmark data.

Q: What is the average FPS on Medium settings at 1920x1080?

A: The average FPS is 202, with a minimum of 172 FPS and a maximum of 232 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a very smooth experience.

Q: What is the lowest playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: All three lower presets—Low, Medium, and High—are playable at 4K. The Low preset averages 99 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS, and High averages exactly 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that fails to meet the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 110 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also achieves a playable average of 74 FPS, so it is the recommended setting for this resolution as well.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset falls short of the 60 FPS target, so the best playable option is the High preset, which produces an average of exactly 60 FPS. This allows for a good balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay at 4K. Users who prefer a higher frame rate buffer could choose the Medium preset, which averages 77 FPS, but the High preset is the most demanding that still meets the playability criterion.