Evolve

FAQ

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F posts an average benchmark score of 25005. Its closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, placing the 8400F just 0.2% higher. The gap to the Intel Core i7-11850H is similarly slim at 0.3%, while the Intel Core i7-13620H trails by 0.4%. Against the AMD EPYC 9474F, the 8400F falls behind by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT achieves an average benchmark score of 27425, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, scores 27435—a negligible 0% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 is 0.5% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 leads by 1.5%. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell trails by 1.1%.

Q: How much performance does the combo lose when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average frame rate is 117 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 High yields 78 FPS, and at 3840x2160 High the average falls to 45 FPS. This represents a 61.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating a strong GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination produces the highest average frame rate?

A: The maximum measured average is 192 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 149 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 129 FPS at 1440p Low. The lowest average is 31 FPS at 4K Ultra, showing the extreme variance across the tested matrix.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed. This capacity proves sufficient for Evolve at all tested settings, as the game's demands do not exceed the available VRAM even at 4K Ultra.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts, and how do they influence multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its multi-threaded scores include 20851 in Cinebench R23 and 6165 in 3DMark max threads. These figures indicate robust multi-threading for gaming workloads, though Evolve's engine benefits more from single-thread performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It contains 17,200 million transistors on a 335 mm² die, with a transistor density of 51.3M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 2321 MHz and a boost clock of 2581 MHz, with a game clock of 2424 MHz. Memory runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, paired with 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute resources include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 40 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 165.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 413.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance reaches 13.21 TFLOPS, while FP16 doubles to 26.43 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. These specifications place the card in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27425.

In Evolve, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales. At 1080p Low, the card produces 192 FPS, but this drops to 45 FPS at 4K High—a 76.6% reduction. The memory subsystem, with 12 GB of GDDR6, handles the game's textures without issue, as no VRAM-related stuttering is indicated in the measured data. The card's 40 ray tracing cores are present but unused in this title, which relies on traditional rasterization.

The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, scores 27435—a 0% difference. The RTX 3090 leads by 0.5%, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 is 1.5% faster. These comparisons contextualize the RX 6700 XT's position in the broader GPU landscape, though Evolve's specific rendering demands favor the card's raw raster throughput.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1920x1080 Low, the average is 192 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low yields 129 FPS—a 32.8% drop. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 73 FPS, representing a 62% reduction from 1080p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

For High settings, the progression is 117 FPS at 1080p, 78 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The 1440p result is 33.3% lower than 1080p, while 4K is 61.5% lower. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 149 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p, and 57 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result shows a min FPS of 48 and max of 65, indicating some frame pacing variability.

Ultra settings produce the steepest scaling curve. At 1080p, the average is 81 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 54 FPS—a 33.3% reduction. At 4K, the average falls to 31 FPS, a 61.7% drop from 1080p. These results indicate that the CPU maintains adequate frame delivery across resolutions, as the proportional FPS drops align closely with pixel count increases.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 8400F is not the primary bottleneck at any tested resolution. If the CPU were limiting, the FPS would plateau across lower resolutions. Instead, the consistent scaling from 1080p to 4K points to the RX 6700 XT as the determining factor. At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS average shows the CPU can push high frame rates, but the GPU's rasterization limits become evident at higher resolutions and settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 1935 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the 52.3rd percentile of all combinations, indicating a slightly above-median position. The rank is influenced by both components' strengths and the game's specific engine characteristics.

The CPU's 77th percentile standing among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25005, is a strong contributor. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking, with an average score of 27425, is also solid. However, the combo rank of 1935 suggests that other pairings in the database achieve better Evolve-specific performance, likely due to different component balances.

The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolution and settings combinations. The combo's best result—192 FPS at 1080p Low—is competitive, but the 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS drags down the overall standing. The rank of 1935 of 3700 means roughly 52% of tested combinations score higher in Evolve, while 48% score lower.

This position is reasonable given the GPU's 72nd percentile and CPU's 77th percentile. The combo does not exhibit any notable bottleneck, as both components perform near their expected levels. The rank is neither exceptional nor disappointing, placing this pairing in the middle tier of tested configurations for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results span a wide range depending on settings. Low settings produce an average of 73 FPS. Medium settings yield 57 FPS, with a min of 48 and max of 65. High settings reduce the average to 45 FPS. Ultra settings bring the lowest result at 31 FPS. The spread from 73 to 31 FPS across settings shows the GPU's capacity to handle 4K at lower presets but struggle at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 129 FPS on average. Medium settings produce 100 FPS, with a min of 85 and max of 115. High settings yield 78 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS. The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 4K but with higher overall performance, indicating the GPU has more headroom at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Low settings achieve 192 FPS. Medium settings reach 149 FPS, with a min of 127 and max of 171. High settings produce 117 FPS. Ultra settings deliver 81 FPS. The 1080p results demonstrate the combo's ability to drive high refresh rate displays at lower settings, while Ultra remains playable above 60 FPS.

The complete matrix shows that the transition from Low to Ultra at each resolution incurs a significant FPS cost. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 111 FPS (57.8%). At 1440p, it is 75 FPS (58.1%). At 4K, it is 42 FPS (57.5%). This consistent percentage reduction across resolutions indicates that the GPU's workload scales uniformly with settings, and the CPU's performance does not become a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that Medium settings provide the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 149 FPS with a min of 127 and max of 171, comfortably above 60 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 100 FPS with a min of 85, ensuring smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Medium, the average of 57 FPS with a min of 48 approaches playability, though frame drops below 50 FPS may be noticeable.

For competitive play at high refresh rates, Low settings at 1080p deliver 192 FPS, and at 1440p they yield 129 FPS. These settings maximize frame rates but sacrifice visual quality. The data shows that Low settings at 1440p outperform High settings at 1080p (129 vs 117 FPS), suggesting that resolution scaling can offset some quality reductions for users prioritizing clarity.

High settings offer a middle ground. At 1080p, the average of 117 FPS is excellent for most displays. At 1440p, 78 FPS is solid, while 4K High drops to 45 FPS, which may be too low for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings should be reserved for 1080p, where the 81 FPS average remains playable, but at 1440p (54 FPS) and 4K (31 FPS) they are not recommended for consistent performance.

The best overall recommendation is Medium settings at 1440p or 1080p. The 1440p Medium result of 100 FPS with a min of 85 provides a strong balance of visual fidelity and frame rate. For users with 4K displays, Medium settings at 57 FPS are marginal but workable, while Low at 73 FPS is more reliable. The data does not support Ultra settings at any resolution above 1080p for smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The CPU has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Its PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The processor is unlocked for overclocking and uses the AMD Socket AM5. Its benchmark scores include a single-thread score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 and 3685 in PassMark, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data indicates that the 8400F provides sufficient single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RX 6700 XT. At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS average demonstrates the CPU's ability to handle high frame rates. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent GPU-bound behavior, meaning the CPU is not the limiting factor at any setting.

The CPU's multi-threaded scores—such as 20851 in Cinebench R23 and 6165 in 3DMark max threads—suggest it can handle background tasks while gaming, but Evolve's engine primarily relies on a few threads. The single-thread score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 is particularly relevant, as it indicates strong per-core performance that supports high frame rates. Compared to its nearest rivals, the 8400F is 0.2% faster than the Ryzen 5 7500F in average benchmark scores, confirming its competitive positioning within its segment.