Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER sits at rank 2604 out of 3700 tested combinations in Evolve. That places this combo in the 70th percentile of all systems measured, meaning roughly 30% of tested configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects a system that is competent but not exceptional for Evolve, with clear headroom at lower resolutions and a distinct ceiling at 4K.

The recorded data shows this pairing is heavily influenced by the GPU's age relative to the CPU's modern architecture. The CPU itself ranks at the 93rd percentile among all processors tested, a strong showing that places it well above most rivals. The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards, a more modest position. This asymmetry matters: in Evolve, the combination's overall rank is dragged down by the graphics card, not the processor. The 20-core, 20-thread Intel chip with a 5.30 GHz boost clock is not the limiting factor in any measurable sense; the RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is what governs the upper bounds of performance.

What does rank 2604 out of 3700 mean in practice? It means this system can run Evolve smoothly at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings, but it cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K beyond the lowest preset. The gap between the CPU's percentile and the GPU's percentile suggests that upgrading the graphics card would yield a substantially larger improvement in Evolve than upgrading the processor. The data does not show any CPU bottleneck at any resolution; instead, the GPU consistently dictates the frame rate ceiling.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the RTX 2060 SUPER becomes clear when examining frame rates across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces 160 FPS on Low settings, 124 FPS on Medium, 97 FPS on High, and 68 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 58% drop in average frame rate, a pattern that points to GPU-bound rendering at this resolution. The CPU is not struggling here; even at Ultra, the 68 FPS average remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with more pronounced GPU pressure. Low settings deliver 107 FPS, Medium drops to 83 FPS, High falls to 65 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 45 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p represents a 31% performance loss, while the step from Low to Medium costs 22%. These are GPU-driven reductions; the CPU's workload does not scale significantly with resolution, so the frame rate changes are attributable to the graphics card's rendering load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the overwhelming constraint. Low settings manage 61 FPS, barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High falls to 37 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 26 FPS. The 4K data reveals a stark reality: the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K except on the lowest preset, and even then only by a single frame per second. The CPU's role at 4K is negligible; the recorded numbers are almost entirely a function of GPU throughput. The 3 nm Arrow Lake processor with its 20 cores is effectively idle relative to the GPU's workload at this resolution.

The preset scaling across all resolutions tells a consistent story: Evolve is GPU-bound for this pairing at every measured setting. The CPU's passmark multithread score of 49682 and single-thread score of 4689 are more than sufficient for this game's demands. No recorded data suggests any CPU limitation, even at 1080p Low where the frame rate reaches 160 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 in the database's CPU rankings are all server-class or workstation processors. The AMD EPYC 4464P scores 0.3% lower on average, making it statistically indistinguishable from the Intel chip in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, a variant without integrated graphics, scores 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7343 and AMD EPYC 9124 round out the group, with the 7343 scoring 0.7% higher and the 9124 scoring 0.7% lower. For Evolve specifically, any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same RTX 2060 SUPER, since the game does not stress the processor to a degree that differentiates among these parts.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060 SUPER's nearest rivals are a mix of mobile and desktop parts. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 0.4% lower on average, a negligible difference that would manifest as at most a frame or two in Evolve. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 sits 0.5% lower, again within measurement noise. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 1.5% lower, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 1.6% lower. These four GPUs form a performance cluster around the RTX 2060 SUPER, meaning a system with any of them would deliver essentially the same Evolve experience: playable at 1080p on all presets, playable at 1440p up to High, and only marginally playable at 4K on Low.

The practical implication is that users with any of these rival GPUs should expect the same settings guidance. The 4K Low preset at 61 FPS is the only playable 4K option, and even that hangs by a thread. At 1440p, High at 65 FPS is the best playable preset, while Ultra falls short at 45 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra at 68 FPS is achievable, but the margin above the 60 FPS threshold is slim enough that demanding scenes could push it lower.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 61 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by exactly one frame. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 47, 37, and 26 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 65 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at that resolution. Medium runs at 83 FPS and Low at 107 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that remains playable.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Evolve?

A: The recorded data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions and presets. The CPU ranks at the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 62nd percentile. Frame rate scaling between presets follows GPU workload patterns, not CPU limitations.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware?

A: The combo ranks 2604 out of 3700 tested configurations in Evolve. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD EPYC 4464P and Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, differ by less than 1% in average benchmark scores. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 0.4% lower on average.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p on Ultra?

A: The measured average is 68 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making Ultra the recommended preset for 1080p. Low, Medium, and High at 1080p all exceed 60 FPS as well, with averages of 160, 124, and 97 FPS respectively.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 SUPER have enough VRAM for Evolve?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The recorded data shows no VRAM-related stutters or min FPS anomalies at any preset, indicating 8 GB is sufficient for Evolve at all measured settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings average 160 FPS, the highest recorded figure for this combo. Medium settings average 124 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. High settings average 97 FPS. Ultra settings average 68 FPS. Every preset at 1080p stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the minimum recorded frame rate on Medium (106 FPS) is well clear of it.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but the margins tighten. Low settings average 107 FPS. Medium settings average 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings average 65 FPS, just 5 FPS above the playable threshold. Ultra settings average 45 FPS, which falls below 60 FPS and is therefore not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 61 FPS, the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings average 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, meaning even the best-case scenario fails to reach 60 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 26 FPS. The 4K data shows a clear cliff: the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot handle Evolve at high quality on a 4K display.

The min and max values recorded only for Medium settings at each resolution provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 106 to 143 FPS represents a 35% variation. At 1440p Medium, the spread from 71 to 96 FPS represents a 35% variation as well. At 4K Medium, the spread from 40 to 55 FPS represents a 38% variation. This consistency in relative variation suggests the GPU maintains stable frame pacing across resolutions when the settings are held constant.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Low, with an average of 61 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 4K, but the margin is razor-thin. Medium at 47 FPS, High at 37 FPS, and Ultra at 26 FPS all fall short. Users with a 4K display should accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution.

At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 65 FPS on average, making it the best playable preset. Medium at 83 FPS and Low at 107 FPS are also playable, but High offers the best visual quality without dropping below 60 FPS. Ultra at 45 FPS is not playable. The 65 FPS average on High leaves only 5 FPS of headroom, so demanding scenes may occasionally dip close to the threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 68 FPS, which is both the highest quality preset and the best playable option. The 8 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold is modest but acceptable. All presets at 1080p are playable, from Low at 160 FPS to Ultra at 68 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo performs most comfortably, with every option available to the user.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Evolve, but the experience depends heavily on the display resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 68 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering full settings flexibility with no compromises. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable on High at 65 FPS, with Medium and Low also above the threshold, but Ultra falls short at 45 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low at 61 FPS, a marginal result that leaves no room for error.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable across all presets, 1440p is playable up to High settings, and 4K is playable only on Low. The CPU is never the limiting factor; the RTX 2060 SUPER defines the boundaries. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo delivers a satisfactory Evolve experience. For 4K users, the system is technically capable but only at the lowest quality settings, with a single-frame margin above the playable threshold. The rank of 2604 out of 3700 combos reflects this mixed reality: a capable 1080p and 1440p machine that struggles at 4K.