Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a decisive performance verdict for Evolve: it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested, with the most demanding preset at 4K being the only setting that dips below. Benchmark data shows this pairing is overkill for 1080p and 1440p, while remaining comfortably playable at 2160p with High settings. The measured FPS results are consistent with the hardware's strong synthetic standings — the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all processors, and the GPU sits in the 81st percentile among all graphics cards.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a steep scaling curve across presets. Low settings produce an average of 100 FPS, which is more than sufficient for fast-paced FPS play. Medium settings drop to 77 FPS average, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS, indicating steady frame times even under load. High settings average 61 FPS, which is right at the playable threshold — the minimum and maximum values are not reported, but the average is sufficient. Ultra settings fall to 42 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playability line and should be avoided at this resolution.

The 2560x1440 results show a much healthier margin. Low settings produce 176 FPS average, while Medium delivers 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS — this range shows excellent consistency. High settings average 107 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain an average of 74 FPS. Every preset at 1440p clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, making this resolution the sweet spot for maxing out visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 1920x1080, the combination is overwhelmingly powerful. Low settings hit 262 FPS average, Medium reaches 203 FPS with a minimum of 173 FPS and a maximum of 234 FPS, and High averages 159 FPS. Ultra settings still produce 110 FPS average, which is nearly double the playable threshold. The data indicates that at 1080p, the RTX 4070 is likely the limiting factor less often than the CPU, but even the most demanding preset leaves enormous headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The pattern across resolutions is clear: the RTX 4070's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle Evolve's textures well at 1440p and 1080p, while the 4K Ultra preset's 42 FPS average shows the GPU's computational limits rather than a memory bottleneck. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with its 14 cores and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, provides consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the narrow min-max spreads at Medium settings across all three resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 4K the combination achieves 61 FPS average on High settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings produce 77 FPS average, and Low settings reach 100 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K fall to 42 FPS average, which is not playable.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce 74 FPS average, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality while staying above the playable threshold. The data shows all four presets at 1440p clear 60 FPS, so there is no trade-off between visuals and playability.

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p for high-refresh-rate displays?

A: The combination delivers 110 FPS average at Ultra settings, which is sufficient for 100 Hz monitors. For 144 Hz or higher displays, Medium settings at 203 FPS average or Low settings at 262 FPS average are better suited to maximize refresh rates.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset ever playable with this hardware?

A: No, the 42 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra settings is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination in the measured data that fails to reach playable performance.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: Based on the FPS data, no bottleneck is evident. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 32924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4648 in single-core, ranking in the 90th percentile. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, indicating the CPU provides sufficient headroom.

Q: What are the frame consistency numbers at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 173 FPS and maximum is 234 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 116 FPS and maximum is 157 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 66 FPS and maximum is 89 FPS, showing tighter frame pacing as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which achieves 61 FPS average. This is exactly at the playable threshold, so while it works, there is no margin for error — a busy scene could drop below 60 FPS. Medium settings at 77 FPS average offer a safer alternative with better frame consistency (66 FPS minimum). Low settings at 100 FPS average are the most responsive option at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the best choice, delivering 74 FPS average. This is 14 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a comfortable buffer. Medium settings at 136 FPS average are excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, with a minimum of 116 FPS ensuring no drops below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 110 FPS average, which is the best visual quality while remaining nearly double the playable threshold. For competitive play, Medium settings at 203 FPS average or Low at 262 FPS average provide extreme responsiveness. The data shows no reason to drop below Ultra at 1080p unless targeting a 240 Hz display, where Low settings would be necessary.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve, and the benchmark results are unambiguous: all three resolutions have at least one preset that clears 60 FPS. At 1080p, every preset — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — is playable, with the most demanding Ultra preset averaging 110 FPS. At 1440p, the same is true: all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 74 FPS. At 4K, three presets are playable: High at 61 FPS, Medium at 77 FPS, and Low at 100 FPS. The only unplayable combination in the entire dataset is 4K Ultra at 42 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward. For 1080p, use Ultra for the best experience. For 1440p, use Ultra for maximum quality. For 4K, use High if you want the best visuals that remain playable, or Medium for a more stable frame rate. The data indicates that this combination is well-balanced for Evolve, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4648 in Cinebench R23) and the GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 throughput working together effectively.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 in average benchmarks, which is 0.4% lower than the Core Ultra 5 245's 48995 average score. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5% lower than this chip. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% higher. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded and differences under 1% are imperceptible.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar performance deltas. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4070's 37648 average score. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher than the desktop RTX 4070. For Evolve, swapping to any of these GPUs would change FPS by only a few frames at most — the RTX 4070's 12 GB memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the key specs that matter, and none of these rivals offer a significant advantage or disadvantage in this title.

Combining these rivals, a system with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and an RTX 4080 Mobile would perform within 1-2% of this configuration, while a Core i5-14600K paired with a RX Vega 56 would be roughly 1% slower overall. The data suggests that this specific CPU-GPU pairing is well-matched, with neither component significantly outclassing the other in Evolve.

How This Combo Ranks

This exact combination ranks 881st out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 24% of all configurations. This ranking is consistent with the hardware's individual percentiles: the CPU at the 90th percentile and the GPU at the 81st percentile. The rank reflects that while this is a strong setup, there are many higher-end combinations that deliver better 4K Ultra performance — the 42 FPS at that preset is the primary weakness.

The ranking also indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, with 2819 other combinations ranking below it. The 1080p and 1440p results are particularly strong, as the 110 FPS and 74 FPS Ultra averages respectively would place this combo favorably against many systems with higher-tier GPUs that struggle with CPU bottlenecks. In Evolve specifically, the combination's balanced performance across all three resolutions explains its solid mid-tier-to-high-tier ranking, while the 4K Ultra failure prevents it from breaking into the top tier of performers.