Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong performance profile for Evolve, a 2015 FPS that is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The benchmark data shows this combo achieves playable frame rates at nearly every setting combination tested, with the only exception being the Ultra preset at 4K resolution. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that maintains an average of 68 FPS at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset dips to 47 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 196 FPS on Low to 82 FPS on Ultra at 2560x1440. This represents a significant 114 FPS difference, showing that Ultra settings reduce the average frame rate by more than half.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor for this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU’s robust single-core performance (2085 in Cinebench R23) helps push frame rates to 292 FPS on Low, but at 4K, the GPU’s workload limits performance, as seen with the 47 FPS Ultra result.

Q: What is the average frame rate for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience.

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

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 616th out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 17% of all systems tested.

Q: Does the game run smoothly at 1440p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 yields an average of 82 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The frame rate never appears to drop below this playable level based on the data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Evolve reveals a clear shift in workload balance between the processor and graphics card as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the system’s frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset reaching 292 FPS and the Ultra preset hitting 123 FPS. This suggests the CPU, with its 14 cores and 5.00 GHz boost clock, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235’s single-thread score of 2085 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, which is critical for games like Evolve that may not fully utilize many cores.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates across all presets drop by roughly 35-40% compared to 1080p. For instance, the High preset falls from 177 FPS to 119 FPS, and the Low preset drops from 292 FPS to 196 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card’s rendering workload increases with pixel count, limiting the overall frame rate. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth are likely sufficient for the game’s textures at this resolution, but the additional pixel shading work takes its toll.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes even more dominant. The High preset averages 68 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 47 FPS, falling below the playable threshold. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 21 FPS, a larger gap than the 37 FPS difference seen at 1440p between the same two presets. This indicates that the Ultra preset’s additional graphical effects, such as higher-quality shadows and post-processing, are particularly demanding on the GPU at 4K. The CPU’s influence appears minimal at this resolution, as even the Low preset at 4K (111 FPS) is significantly lower than the 1080p Low result (292 FPS), highlighting the GPU’s limitations.

The data also shows that the CPU’s performance ceiling is not reached in this game. Comparing the 1440p High preset (119 FPS) to the 1080p High preset (177 FPS) shows a 58 FPS drop, which is primarily due to the increased GPU workload. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar frame rates across these resolutions, which is not the case. Therefore, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component that determines playability at higher resolutions, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 provides ample headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 292 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset averages 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS, indicating a stable experience. The High preset averages 177 FPS, while the Ultra preset still maintains a vigorous 123 FPS average. All settings at this resolution are far above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows a noticeable step down. The Low preset averages 196 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. The Medium preset delivers an average of 152 FPS, with a minimum of 129 FPS and a maximum of 174 FPS. The High preset averages 119 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 82 FPS. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant margin, allowing players to choose between maximum fidelity and maximum frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s workload becomes apparent. The Low preset averages 111 FPS, which is still highly playable. The Medium preset averages 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. The High preset averages 68 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with less headroom. The Ultra preset, however, averages only 47 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold. This is the only combination of resolution and settings in the dataset that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 616th out of 3700 tested configurations for Evolve. This places the system in the top 16.6% of all tested combos, which is a strong result considering the game’s age. The ranking reflects the GPU’s high percentile of 83 among all graphics cards, indicating that it outperforms the majority of GPUs in the benchmark database. The CPU also performs well, sitting at the 89th percentile among all processors, though its influence on this game’s performance is secondary to the GPU.

This high rank suggests that the system is well-suited for Evolve, providing a balance of CPU and GPU power that exceeds the requirements of the game. The data implies that most other tested systems would either have weaker GPUs that struggle at 4K or weaker CPUs that bottleneck at 1080p. The combination here avoids both pitfalls, offering high frame rates at all resolutions except for the most demanding 4K Ultra setting. The rank also indicates that this setup is overkill for the game’s minimum requirements, as the game was released in 2015 and does not feature state-of-the-art graphics technology.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores nearly identically with a delta of 0.1%. This means systems using that processor would perform similarly in CPU-bound scenarios, though the GPU would still dictate overall frame rates. The Intel Core i9-13900HX is also a close match, with a delta of -0.1%, indicating a negligible difference in processing power. These alternatives would provide comparable results when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, both with deltas around -0.1%. This indicates that these graphics cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. The RTX 4090 Mobile is also close, with a delta of -1%, meaning it is only 1% slower on average. A system with any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would likely yield results very close to the tested configuration, with the same limitations at 4K Ultra settings.

It is important to note that these alternatives come from different market segments. The Quadro M6000 is a professional workstation card, while the RTX 5050 Mobile and RTX 4090 Mobile are laptop parts. However, their benchmark scores indicate that they would offer comparable gaming performance in this specific title. For users looking to replicate this system’s performance, these alternatives represent the closest hardware equivalents in the database.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Evolve without issues. The benchmark data confirms that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions when using appropriate settings. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with the most demanding Ultra setting averaging 123 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS, which is still well above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 68 FPS, providing a playable experience, though the Ultra preset at 47 FPS is not playable.

The verdict by resolution indicates that the best playable setting at 4K is High, with an average of 68 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 82 FPS, and at 1080p, the Ultra preset is playable with an average of 123 FPS. This means the system can handle the game at maximum graphical fidelity at 1080p and 1440p, while requiring a slight reduction to High settings at 4K to maintain smooth gameplay. The data shows no other limitations, as even the minimum frame rates for the Medium presets stay above 73 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. The Medium preset is also playable at 86 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still meeting the threshold. The Ultra preset’s 47 FPS average is too low for smooth gameplay, so players at this resolution should stick to High.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 82 FPS. This allows players to enjoy the highest graphical fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 119 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing higher frame rates, but Ultra provides the best visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best option, with an average of 123 FPS. This provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 177 FPS and Medium at 226 FPS are available for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, but Ultra remains the recommended setting for maximum quality.