Evolve

Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a decisive performance profile in Evolve, with the combo ranking 1039th out of 3700 tested configurations. The data shows this system is overwhelmingly capable at mainstream resolutions, though 4K Ultra pushes it below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Across the measured spectrum, the RTX 3080's raw throughput dominates, while the Core Ultra 5 245 provides ample headroom to avoid CPU bottlenecks even at high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 251 FPS, which represents the ceiling of the measured results. Medium settings average 195 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 153 FPS, while Ultra still maintains a robust 106 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 3080 is rarely stressed, and the frame rate is likely limited by the game engine's rendering efficiency rather than hardware capability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scaling follows a predictable pattern. Low settings average 168 FPS, Medium settings average 130 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and maximum of 150 FPS, and High settings average 102 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution produce an average of 71 FPS, which represents a significant drop from High but remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 33% to 40% across presets, consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings average 96 FPS, which is still highly playable. Medium settings average 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 85 FPS. High settings average 58 FPS, falling just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings average 40 FPS, which represents the only preset across all resolutions that drops substantially below playability. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 3080's 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower presets but insufficient for maximum quality at this resolution.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p to 4K exacts a toll of roughly 40% to 50% on average frame rates, with the gap widening at higher presets. At Ultra settings, the drop from 106 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p to 40 FPS at 4K illustrates the exponential cost of pixel-dense rendering.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS average is Medium, delivering 74 FPS average with a minimum of 63 FPS. While Low settings achieve 96 FPS, Medium provides a better visual experience while still clearing the threshold with margin. High settings at 58 FPS fall short, and Ultra at 40 FPS is not viable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the best choice, averaging 71 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available and it clears the 60 FPS threshold, though with less margin than lower presets. The minimum frame rate for Ultra is not recorded, but the average suggests acceptable consistency. High settings at 102 FPS and Medium at 130 FPS offer smoother experiences for competitive play, but Ultra is the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 106 FPS, making it the clear best choice. This preset provides maximum quality while maintaining a frame rate that is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The 251 FPS Low preset and 195 FPS Medium preset are unnecessary for most users, as Ultra's 106 FPS already exceeds the refresh rate of most displays and provides a fully immersive experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 posts an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals show remarkably tight clustering. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, a delta of -0.4%, meaning it performs essentially identically. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, also -0.4% relative difference. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, a 0.6% delta, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, a 0.8% delta. These four alternatives would deliver indistinguishable CPU performance in Evolve, as the game's CPU demands are modest relative to these processors' capabilities. Any of these chips paired with the RTX 3080 would yield nearly identical frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are surprisingly varied in architecture and generation. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a -0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also -0.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23273, a -0.4% delta, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X scores 23276, also -0.4%. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within 1% of the RTX 3080 in Evolve. However, the RTX 3080's specific architecture features — 8704 shading units, 68 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores — may confer advantages in other workloads not captured by these aggregate scores.

The practical implication is that users with any of these rival components would see virtually identical performance in Evolve. The game is not particularly demanding by modern standards, and the measured FPS results are likely GPU-bound at higher resolutions and CPU-bound only at the lowest presets.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve effectively at all three tested resolutions, but with caveats. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra averaging 106 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 71 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low and Medium are playable, with Medium averaging 74 FPS; High at 58 FPS and Ultra at 40 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict is clear: for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this system delivers exceptional performance with maximum settings. For 4K, users must compromise on quality, selecting Medium settings to maintain smooth frame rates. The minimum frame rate data, available only for Medium settings, shows 63 FPS at 4K and 111 FPS at 1440p, indicating that even the lowest dips remain above playability for these presets. The system's 1039th rank out of 3700 combos places it in the upper third of tested configurations, reinforcing its capability for this title.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in Evolve's performance, particularly as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (251 FPS) and Ultra (106 FPS) is 145 FPS, a 58% reduction. At 2560x1440, the same preset comparison shows a drop from 168 FPS to 71 FPS, a 58% reduction as well. At 3840x2160, Low (96 FPS) to Ultra (40 FPS) represents a 58% reduction too. This consistent scaling across resolutions suggests that the RTX 3080's rendering pipeline, not CPU throughput, determines these frame rates.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 251 FPS, which likely approaches the practical limit of the game engine's draw call processing. The Core Ultra 5 245's 14 cores and 14 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread performance for this scenario. However, the CPU's benchmark scores — 32924 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4648 in Cinebench R23 singlecore — are far above what Evolve requires, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested setting.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this analysis. From 1080p to 1440p, average frame rates drop by approximately 33% to 40% across presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is approximately 45% to 50%. This accelerating degradation is characteristic of GPU-bound performance, where pixel count and memory bandwidth become limiting factors. The RTX 3080's 760.3 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p Ultra but strained at 4K High and Ultra presets.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low (96 FPS average) and Medium (74 FPS average) settings. High settings average 58 FPS, and Ultra averages 40 FPS, both falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings are the best choice, averaging 71 FPS. This provides maximum visual quality while staying above the 60 FPS threshold, though High settings at 102 FPS offer more headroom.

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

A: The GPU is the primary determinant of performance. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution and preset changes, and the CPU's benchmark scores far exceed the game's requirements, indicating no CPU bottleneck at any tested configuration.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 3080's average benchmark score of 23172 is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals — NVIDIA P106-100, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16, AMD Radeon RX 6600M, and AMD Radeon R9 M290X — meaning they would perform nearly identically in Evolve.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 165 FPS, with an average of 195 FPS and a maximum of 224 FPS. This indicates excellent frame time consistency.

Q: Does this system rank well among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1039th out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the upper 28% of all systems tested for Evolve. This indicates strong overall capability for this title.