Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a strong performance in Evolve, achieving playable frame rates at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra. With a combo rank of 177 out of 3700 tested systems, this configuration sits comfortably in the upper tier. Measured results show 81 FPS at 4K High, 98 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 146 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $246, and the GPU a launch MSRP of $999 USD. This analysis uses measured data from the benchmark database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 177th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. That places it within the top 5% of all systems tested, though the exact percentile is not directly stated. The CPU alone sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU reaches the 87th percentile among all GPUs, confirming that both components are high-end relative to the broader hardware pool. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 36938, and for the GPU it is 56083, further underscoring their strong standing.

Given that the game’s playable threshold is 60 FPS, the rank reflects not just raw power but also how well this pairing handles Evolve’s specific demands. The measured FPS at 4K High (81) and 1440p Ultra (98) are well above that threshold, while 4K Ultra falls just short at 56. This suggests that the combo is capable of near-maximum settings at 4K, with only the highest preset dipping below the playable line. The rank of 177 out of 3700 is a strong indicator that most alternative combos will not outperform it in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at -0.5%. These delta percentages indicate that the Core Ultra 5 225 performs nearly identically to these processors in general compute benchmarks. In Evolve, where CPU load is moderate, any of these alternatives would likely produce very similar frame rates, especially at 1080p where the CPU is more likely to be a factor.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080’s nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (delta +0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (+0.7%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (+2.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (-2.2%). The small deltas (all within ±2.3%) suggest that these GPUs deliver comparable raw compute performance. However, the RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth give it an edge in memory-intensive scenarios, though the benchmark scores alone do not capture that. For Evolve, the measured FPS at 4K High (81) and 1440p Ultra (98) indicate that the GPU is not a bottleneck at these settings, so any of these rival GPUs would likely achieve similar results within a few frames.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high: 347 FPS on Low, 269 on Medium, 211 on High, and 146 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 201 FPS, which is a large absolute difference. At 4K, the same settings produce 133, 103, 81, and 56 FPS respectively, a gap of 77 FPS between Low and Ultra. The shrinking gap at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, so the CPU’s performance is more relevant, yet even the highest preset at 1080p (146 FPS) shows that the CPU can feed the GPU without throttling.

The data also shows that the resolution penalty is consistent: going from 1080p Low to 4K Low reduces FPS from 347 to 133, a 2.6x drop. Similarly, 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra drops from 146 to 56, also roughly 2.6x. This uniformity suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint across all settings, with the CPU maintaining sufficient headroom. The only setting that fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra (56), which is a clear GPU-bound scenario. Therefore, in Evolve, the GPU plays the more critical role at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU’s contribution is most noticeable at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve at all tested resolutions, but with a caveat at 4K Ultra. According to the verdict by resolution, 3840x2160 supports High, Low, and Medium settings as playable, with the best being High at an average of 81 FPS. Ultra at 4K is not playable because it averages 56 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra delivering 98 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and Ultra achieves 146 FPS. The system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target at 1440p and 1080p across all presets, and at 4K it handles High and Medium with ease. For the best visual experience at 4K, High is the recommended setting; for maximum fidelity at lower resolutions, Ultra is fully playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured frame rates from the benchmark data. Medium presets include minimum and maximum values; other presets report only averages.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 81 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 133 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 103 | 87 | 118 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 56 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 142 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 233 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 181 | 153 | 208 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 98 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 211 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 347 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 269 | 229 | 310 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 146 | — | — |

These numbers show a clear progression: frame rates increase as resolution decreases and as settings are lowered. The Medium preset consistently shows a spread between minimum and maximum, indicating some variability, but the averages are all well above the 60 FPS playable threshold except for 4K Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: No. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 56, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, with an average of 81 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra is playable at 1440p, with an average of 98 FPS. All other presets (Low, Medium, High) also exceed 60 FPS, so users can choose any setting.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The two CPUs have identical average benchmark scores, with a delta of 0%. This means they should deliver nearly the same performance in Evolve, especially in CPU-bound scenarios.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for Evolve at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high (347 FPS on Low, 146 on Ultra), indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck. The GPU is the primary factor, but the CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep up.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS for 4K Medium?

A: At 4K Medium, the average is 103 FPS, with a minimum of 87 and a maximum of 118.

Q: How does the RTX 5080’s benchmark score compare to the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, while the RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% higher, meaning the RX 9070 GRE scores slightly better on average. However, in Evolve, the measured FPS for the RTX 5080 are high enough that the difference is unlikely to change playability.