Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a wide range of performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. Benchmark data shows this pairing is capable of smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K gaming requires a careful choice of settings to stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The measured results across three resolutions and four quality presets provide a clear picture of what this hardware can achieve.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 31 FPS, which falls well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K is Low, which delivers an average of 72 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming on this system?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves an average of 77 FPS, making it the best visual quality option that remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium runs at 99 FPS average, and Low reaches 127 FPS average, but High offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, coming in 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). These deltas are all within 1%, indicating very similar overall performance levels.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 a strong performer compared to other CPUs?

A: Yes. The processor sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 46062. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-13900HX, scores 46098, just 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, only 0.1% lower. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 (0.2% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960 (0.2% lower). These tiny deltas place the Core Ultra 5 235 in very elite company.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system delivers an average of 80 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset is the most demanding option at this resolution, yet the hardware still maintains a smooth experience.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 190 FPS. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average drops to 31 FPS. This represents a difference of 159 FPS between the two extremes, with the 1080p Low configuration delivering over six times the frame rate of the 4K Ultra configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. These settings represent the optimal balance between visual quality and smooth gameplay.

1920x1080: The Ultra preset delivers an average of 80 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test suite, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with 20 FPS to spare. Lower presets run even faster, with High at 115 FPS average, Medium at 147 FPS average, and Low at 190 FPS average, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing playability.

2560x1440: The High preset achieves an average of 77 FPS. Medium runs at 99 FPS average, and Low reaches 127 FPS average, but High is the most demanding configuration that stays above the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 54 FPS average, which misses the 60 FPS target. The data shows a clear step down from High to Ultra, making High the definitive choice for 1440p.

3840x2160: The Low preset delivers an average of 72 FPS. Medium falls to 56 FPS average with a minimum of 48 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS requirement. High runs at 44 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 31 FPS average. Only Low keeps the experience smooth at 4K, offering 72 FPS average while still rendering the game at full resolution.

At each resolution, the playable settings list from the verdict data confirms these selections. The 1080p configuration supports all four presets, the 1440p configuration supports High, Medium, and Low, and the 4K configuration supports only Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival data for both the CPU and GPU reveals which alternative hardware would produce similar behavior in Evolve. For the processor, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits within a tight cluster of high-performing chips.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 posts an average score of 46030, which is 0.1% lower than the Core Ultra 5 235. This laptop-class processor would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, 0.1% higher, meaning it would perform essentially the same in Evolve. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 (0.2% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960 (0.2% lower). All four rivals are within a fraction of a percent of the Core Ultra 5 235, so any of these chips would produce comparable frame rates in the game's CPU-related workloads.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is just 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores 17509 (0.7% lower). All of these graphics solutions fall within a 1% performance band of the RTX 4060. In Evolve, a system built with any of these GPUs paired with the Core Ultra 5 235 would produce frame rates very close to those measured for the RTX 4060. The deltas are so small that users would be unlikely to notice any difference in gameplay.

The GPU percentile data reinforces this picture. The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms a majority of graphics cards while remaining a mid-range option. The CPU at the 89th percentile is far more dominant, indicating that the processor is the stronger component in this pairing relative to their respective markets.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Evolve with playable frame rates at every resolution tested, provided the right settings are selected. The verdict by resolution confirms this conclusion.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all four presets. Ultra runs at 80 FPS average, High at 115 FPS, Medium at 147 FPS, and Low at 190 FPS. Players can max out the game at 1080p without worrying about performance dips. The 80 FPS average at Ultra leaves a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system maintains 60 FPS at High, Medium, and Low presets. High delivers 77 FPS average, Medium runs at 99 FPS, and Low reaches 127 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS average, which misses the mark. For 1440p gaming, High is the sweet spot, offering near-maximum quality while staying well above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playable performance, with 72 FPS average. Medium falls to 56 FPS, High drops to 44 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31 FPS. The 4K experience is possible but requires significant compromises in visual quality. Players who prioritize resolution over detail can still enjoy smooth gameplay at 4K Low.

The overall verdict is positive. This combination can run Evolve at 1080p with full settings, at 1440p with high settings, and at 4K with low settings, all while staying at or above 60 FPS. The game's 2015 release date means it is not particularly demanding by modern standards, and this hardware handles it capably across the board.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more for Evolve at each setting. The measured FPS data provides insight into whether the workload is primarily CPU-bound or GPU-bound.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets. Low runs at 190 FPS, Medium at 147 FPS, High at 115 FPS, and Ultra at 80 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a clear GPU dependency, as increasing visual quality reduces frame rates steadily. The CPU has enough headroom at this resolution to feed the GPU effectively. The Core Ultra 5 235, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, handles the game's processing demands without bottlenecking. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings rise.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern continues. Low runs at 127 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, High at 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The frame rates are lower than at 1080p for each preset, indicating that the GPU is doing more work. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 33-40% depending on the preset. This scaling points to the RTX 4060 being the primary constraint, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low runs at 72 FPS, Medium at 56 FPS, High at 44 FPS, and Ultra at 31 FPS. The 4K resolution quadruples the pixel count compared to 1080p, placing enormous strain on the RTX 4060. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width limit the card's ability to handle 4K textures and shading. The CPU, meanwhile, has ample capacity at this resolution, as the frame rates are dictated almost entirely by GPU throughput.

Comparing the same preset across resolutions shows the GPU scaling. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 147 at 1080p to 99 at 1440p to 56 at 4K. At High settings, it goes from 115 at 1080p to 77 at 1440p to 44 at 4K. These drops are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor. The CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions and higher frame rates, where it must keep up with the GPU's output. At 1080p Low, the 190 FPS average suggests the CPU is still capable of driving very high frame rates, but the GPU's limits appear before the CPU becomes a bottleneck.

The data indicates that the RTX 4060 matters more than the CPU for Evolve at all resolutions. The GPU's percentile ranking at 61st place versus the CPU's 89th percentile confirms that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing. Players seeking higher frame rates or better visual quality would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU swap, particularly at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Evolve places this hardware pairing at position 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations. This puts the system in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it performs better than a slight majority of setups but sits firmly in the middle of the pack.

The rank reflects the balance between the strong CPU and the mid-range GPU. The Core Ultra 5 235 at the 89th percentile is a top-tier processor, but the RTX 4060 at the 61st percentile drags the overall ranking down. Many competing systems likely pair the same class of GPU with a weaker CPU or use a stronger GPU with a similar processor, shifting their combined scores above or below this position.

The measured frame rates in Evolve are solid for 1080p and 1440p gaming, which aligns with the mid-pack ranking. The system trails configurations with higher-end GPUs, especially at 4K where the RTX 4060's limitations become apparent. However, it outperforms systems with weaker processors or older graphics cards. The 2003rd position out of 3700 indicates that this combo is representative of a typical mid-range gaming PC, capable of handling most games at reasonable settings but not designed for extreme 4K performance.

The ranking also reflects the game's age. Evolve released in 2015, and modern mid-range hardware like this combo handles it easily at most resolutions. The fact that the system can hit 80 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 77 FPS at 1440p High demonstrates that this pairing is well above the minimum requirements for the game. The only weak spot is 4K Ultra at 31 FPS, which would require a more powerful GPU to overcome.

In summary, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks in the middle of all tested systems for Evolve, delivering playable performance at 1080p and 1440p with high settings, and offering a limited but functional 4K experience at Low quality. The CPU provides ample processing power, while the GPU defines the system's overall capabilities.