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Evolve
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 44 | 64 | 81 | 105 |
| 1440p QHD | 78 | 112 | 143 | 185 |
| 1080p Full HD | 116 | 167 | 213 | 275 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Evolve on Your System
The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is an unusual combination: a mobile 16-core Meteor Lake processor (22 threads, 3.90 GHz base, 5.10 GHz boost) matched with a flagship desktop Blackwell GPU (32 GB GDDR7, 512-bit bus, 1.79 TB/s bandwidth). In Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, this pairing delivers strong results across all tested resolutions, with the CPU sitting at the 85th percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 92nd percentile. The recorded data shows that the combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution except one preset, making it a viable system for this game at high visual quality.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 64 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 44 FPS average, which falls below the playable threshold. Medium averages 81 FPS and Low averages 105 FPS, so there is headroom if you prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity. The data indicates that High is the sweet spot for 4K: it maintains the 60 FPS floor while delivering substantially better visuals than Medium or Low.
At 2560x1440, every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 78 FPS. This means you can run Evolve at maximum quality on a 1440p display without compromising frame rate. High averages 112 FPS, Medium averages 143 FPS, and Low averages 185 FPS, so the GPU has ample headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.
At 1920x1080, Ultra again is the best playable setting, averaging 116 FPS. High averages 167 FPS, Medium averages 213 FPS, and Low averages 275 FPS. The 1080p results show that this combo is far beyond the requirements of Evolve at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset delivering well above the 60 FPS threshold.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all extremely close to the Core Ultra 9 185H. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35728, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909, 0.7% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Evolve, since the game's CPU load is handled comfortably by all of them. The Core Ultra 9 185H's average benchmark score is 35670, and its single-thread performance (1810.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is strong enough for older FPS titles.
On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79605, 0.3% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79396, 0.6% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78940, 1.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (score 80959, 1.4% lower). These deltas are small, with the largest being 1.1% higher and 1.4% lower. A system with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Evolve. However, the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are far beyond what Evolve requires, so the practical difference in this specific game would be minimal.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings each. At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 64 FPS, with no minimum or maximum recorded. Low averages 105 FPS. Medium averages 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. Ultra averages 44 FPS, which is the only sub-60 result in the entire dataset.
At 2560x1440, High averages 112 FPS. Low averages 185 FPS. Medium averages 143 FPS, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. Ultra averages 78 FPS. All four presets remain comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and even the minimum recorded frame rate on Medium (122 FPS) is more than double the playable threshold.
At 1920x1080, High averages 167 FPS. Low averages 275 FPS. Medium averages 213 FPS, with a minimum of 181 FPS and a maximum of 245 FPS. Ultra averages 116 FPS. The 1080p results show exceptional headroom: even the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, delivers 116 FPS average, and the Low preset reaches 275 FPS, which is suitable for very high refresh rate displays.
The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the Ultra preset is the most demanding by a significant margin, while Medium offers a substantial frame rate boost over Ultra with only a modest visual trade-off. The Medium preset at 4K, for example, averages 81 FPS compared to 44 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, Medium averages 143 FPS versus 78 FPS on Ultra. At 1080p, Medium averages 213 FPS versus 116 FPS on Ultra.
The Verdict
This PC can run Evolve, and it does so with authority. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 64 FPS average. Ultra is not playable at 4K because it drops to 44 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 78 FPS as the best choice. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 116 FPS.
The data shows that the RTX 5090 is the dominant factor here. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking indicate a well-balanced system for this title. The recorded frame rates show that Evolve does not heavily stress this hardware combination. This combo handles the game with ease at 1440p and 1080p, while 4K requires a modest reduction from Ultra to High to maintain the 60 FPS floor.
If you own this hardware and want to play Evolve, the practical advice is: at 4K, use High settings for a 60 FPS experience; at 1440p, use Ultra for maximum quality; at 1080p, use Ultra and enjoy frame rates well above 100 FPS. The Medium preset is a good fallback if you want higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where it delivers 81 FPS.
FAQ
Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with maximum settings?
A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 64 FPS.
Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?
A: Ultra is the best playable preset at 1440p, averaging 78 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.
Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?
A: The RTX 5090's average benchmark score is 79842. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79605, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, 1.4% lower. All are within a narrow range of the RTX 5090.
Q: What frame rate does this combo achieve at 1080p Ultra?
A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 116 FPS. The Medium preset averages 213 FPS, and Low averages 275 FPS.
Q: Is the Core Ultra 9 185H a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in Evolve?
A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Core Ultra 9 185H has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17984.5 and a single-core score of 1810.5, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, scores only 0.7% higher on average, so the CPU is well within the performance range needed for Evolve.
Q: What is the combo's rank among tested configurations?
A: This combo ranks 795th out of 3700 tested configurations in Evolve, placing it in the upper portion of the database's tested systems.
How This Combo Ranks
The combo rank in Evolve is 795 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in the upper tier of all tested systems for this game. The rank reflects the combination's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolutions, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold.
The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary driver of this strong position. The RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79842, combined with its 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, gives it substantial headroom for Evolve's graphics load. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking and 35670 average benchmark score ensure that the processor does not hold back the GPU in this title.
In practical terms, a rank of 795 out of 3700 means this combo outperforms the majority of tested systems in Evolve. The only notable weakness is the 4K Ultra preset, which drops to 44 FPS. For every other resolution and preset combination, the system delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data supports the conclusion that this is a high-performing combo for Evolve, suitable for high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p and 1440p, and capable of 4K gaming at High settings.