Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Evolve, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset tested. At 4K Ultra, the combo still averages 65 FPS, making it one of the most capable configurations in the database. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance ensures frame rates scale dramatically at 1080p.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The peak average is 401 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at 4K Low, the system maintains an average of 154 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU scores 77,712 on average, placing it 1.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940). It also trails the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4%.

Q: Which component limits performance at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (401 FPS) and Ultra (170 FPS) is 231 FPS, indicating the GPU is still the primary driver, but the Intel Core Ultra 5 245’s 4,648 Cinebench R23 single-core score supports these high frame rates.

Q: Is the CPU competitive with other processors in its class?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995, placing it in the 90th percentile. It is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196) and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618).

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The only min/max data available is for Medium settings. At 4K Medium, the min is 102 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 179 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, it is 267 FPS. No min/max values are provided for other presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the RTX 5090 D. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the workload. Scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K produces a frame rate drop from 154 FPS to 65 FPS, a reduction of 58%. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5090 D’s raw fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, not the CPU.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The Ultra preset still delivers 114 FPS, which is 75% higher than the 4K Ultra result. This improvement suggests that the GPU has more headroom at lower pixel counts, but the CPU is not yet a bottleneck. The 271 FPS Low result at 1440p shows that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently when the graphics load is light.

The 1920x1080 results confirm that the Core Ultra 5 245 is more than adequate for this title. The Low preset hits 401 FPS, while Ultra manages 170 FPS. The fact that the Ultra frame rate at 1080p is higher than the Low frame rate at 4K (170 vs. 154) highlights that the GPU is the primary constraint across all resolutions. The CPU’s 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, provide enough single-thread performance to avoid becoming a limiting factor even at extreme frame rates.

Preset scaling also tells the story. At 4K, the jump from Medium (120 FPS) to High (94 FPS) is a 22% drop, while the jump from High to Ultra (65 FPS) is a 31% drop. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the most demanding settings (shadows, textures, post-processing) disproportionately impact the render pipeline. At 1080p, the same preset steps show smaller absolute drops (314 to 246 to 170), but the percentage drop from Medium to Ultra is 46%, indicating that the GPU is still doing the heavy lifting.

For players targeting 60 FPS, the CPU is never a concern. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 65 FPS, and at lower resolutions, the frame rates are so high that any CPU limitation would likely manifest as inconsistent frame pacing rather than a hard cap. The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the component to upgrade first if higher settings are desired, while the Core Ultra 5 245 has ample headroom for future titles.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is Ultra, which averages 65 FPS. This is the only resolution where the maximum settings barely clear the 60 FPS threshold. Players who want a safety margin should consider High (94 FPS) or Medium (120 FPS), but the data confirms Ultra is viable.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 114 FPS on average. This provides a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS target, and the min frame rate for Medium (179 FPS) suggests that even demanding scenes will not dip below playable levels.

At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 170 FPS, which is nearly three times the playable threshold. This makes 1080p Ultra the most demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS, with no risk of stutter. For players with high-refresh monitors, the Medium preset at 314 FPS (min 267 FPS) offers a smoother experience, but Ultra remains the highest visual quality option that clears the threshold.

The verdict data confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution. However, the "best" setting is defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, which is Ultra in all three cases. The 4K Ultra result of 65 FPS is the closest call, but it still passes.

The Verdict

This PC can run Evolve without any reservations. The verdictByResolution data shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + RTX 5090 D combo clears 60 FPS at every resolution and every preset tested. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, with Ultra averaging 65 FPS. This means 4K gaming is fully viable, though the margin is slim.

At 2560x1440, the system is even more comfortable. Ultra settings average 114 FPS, which is 90% above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between 1440p Ultra and 4K Ultra (114 vs. 65 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the main determinant of performance at higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo is overpowered for this title. Ultra settings produce 170 FPS, and the Low preset hits 401 FPS. This configuration is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, as even the most demanding preset leaves ample headroom. The only scenario where performance might feel constrained is 4K Ultra, but 65 FPS is still above the playable threshold.

The data supports a clear conclusion: this is a high-end setup that handles Evolve with ease. The RTX 5090 D’s 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are overkill for a 2015 title, but they ensure maximum settings are playable at 4K. The Core Ultra 5 245’s 24 MB of L3 cache and 3.50 GHz base clock provide sufficient computational power for the game’s AI and physics systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of performance across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 154 FPS, Medium averages 120 FPS (min 102, max 138), High averages 94 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. The min/max data for Medium shows a 36 FPS variance, indicating some scene complexity fluctuations, but the minimum remains well above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales significantly. Low averages 271 FPS, Medium averages 210 FPS (min 179, max 242), High averages 165 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The Medium min/max spread of 63 FPS is larger than at 4K, which suggests the GPU is less consistently saturated at lower resolutions, allowing frame rates to spike higher in simple scenes.

At 1920x1080, the results are exceptional. Low averages 401 FPS, Medium averages 314 FPS (min 267, max 361), High averages 246 FPS, and Ultra averages 170 FPS. The Medium min of 267 FPS still exceeds the 4K High average, demonstrating the massive headroom at 1080p. The max of 361 FPS for Medium shows that the CPU and GPU combination can push frame rates far beyond typical display refresh rates.

Notably, the min/max values are only provided for Medium settings. For other presets, only average FPS is listed. The lack of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra means that frame pacing stability for those presets cannot be directly assessed, but the averages are high enough that dips below 60 FPS are unlikely.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Evolve, this setup ranks 12th out of 3,700 combos. This places it in the top 0.3% of all configurations tested, which aligns with the measured performance. The RTX 5090 D’s 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the Core Ultra 5 245’s 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs contribute to this elite position.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are notably different in class. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% lower score) and RX 6850M XT (1.6% higher score) are mobile parts, while the Tesla P100 variants are datacenter accelerators. This suggests that the RTX 5090 D’s average benchmark score of 77,712 is competitive with a wide range of hardware, but its gaming performance in Evolve is what drives the combo rank.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and Ryzen 9 7900, both of which have average scores within 0.5% of the Core Ultra 5 245. The Intel Core i5-14600K trails by 0.8%. This tight grouping indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this benchmark; the GPU’s dominance in Evolve means that any of these processors would likely produce similar frame rates.

The rank of 12 out of 3,700 is a strong indicator of overall capability. It reflects the fact that the combo delivers playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, which is a requirement for top-tier rankings. Combos ranked higher likely feature even more powerful GPUs (such as the RTX 5090 non-D variant) or CPUs with higher single-thread scores, but the margin is small given that 65 FPS at 4K Ultra is already above the playable threshold.