Evolve

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a playable experience in Evolve, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions. Across the measured rows, the combination shows a clear scaling pattern: the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU’s four performance cores provide sufficient headroom at lower settings. The benchmark results indicate that this combo sits in the lower half of tested configurations, ranking 2877 out of 3700 combos, which places it in the 78th percentile of all tested pairings. This page breaks down the measured FPS data to show exactly where this hardware excels and where it falls short.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a mid-range GPU like the RX 6600. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 147 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 98 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 56 FPS, which is 62% lower than the 1080p Low result. This scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor when pixel count rises.

The drop from 1080p to 1440p is moderate, while the jump to 4K produces a much sharper decline. For example, at Medium settings, the FPS goes from 114 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p (a 33% drop), then to 43 at 4K (a 62% drop from 1080p). This non-linear scaling suggests that the RX 6600’s 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth become increasingly stressed as resolution increases. The 128-bit memory bus is a notable constraint at 4K, where the data shows the card struggling to maintain fluid frame rates.

At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output. The i3-12100F’s boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 12 MB of shared L3 cache provide enough single-thread performance for Evolve’s FPS gameplay. The gap between Low (147 FPS) and Ultra (62 FPS) at 1080p is 85 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample room to work when the CPU is not the bottleneck. However, at 4K, the difference between Low (56 FPS) and Ultra (24 FPS) narrows to 32 FPS, confirming that the GPU is saturated at that resolution regardless of settings.

The data also reveals that the 4K Medium setting is the only row with min/max FPS values recorded (37 min, 50 max), which suggests frame pacing is more variable at that resolution. The 37 FPS minimum indicates that even at Medium settings, 4K can produce stutter-prone moments during intense gameplay sequences.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS across all settings. At 1080p, even Ultra settings maintain 62 FPS average, while 1440p drops to 41 FPS on Ultra and 4K falls to 24 FPS on Ultra.

Q: Does this system handle 1440p gaming well?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 98 FPS on Low and 76 FPS on Medium, but drops to 60 FPS on High and 41 FPS on Ultra. The 60 FPS on High is borderline for competitive play, while Medium offers a safer margin above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in Evolve?

A: The i3-12100F has 4 cores and 8 threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674 indicate strong single-thread performance, which is sufficient for Evolve’s FPS mechanics at 1080p. The CPU is not the limiting factor until the GPU is fully utilized.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and does it matter for Evolve?

A: The RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 24, indicating the VRAM capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for high-detail 4K rendering in this game.

Q: Is this combo better suited for Low or Medium settings at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows 98 FPS on Low and 76 FPS on Medium at 1440p. Medium provides a 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS, which is more consistent than Low’s unrecorded min/max but likely higher variance. Medium is the safer choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2877 out of 3700 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 22% of systems. This ranking reflects the mid-range nature of both the CPU and GPU; the CPU sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz provide the single-thread performance that Evolve’s FPS gameplay demands. The processor’s 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and PassMark single-thread score of 3444 indicate solid per-core performance, which is critical for a game that relies on a single main thread for simulation.

The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the frequent draw calls and entity updates in Evolve. The 3DMark 4-thread score of 2859 and 8-thread score of 4026 show that the CPU scales reasonably with additional threads, but the 4-core design means it cannot match the multi-threaded performance of higher-core-count rivals. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860 confirms this, placing the chip in the 68th percentile of all CPUs.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most visible at 1080p. At Low settings, the combo reaches 147 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s frame-rate ceiling for this game. The GPU at 1080p is not fully saturated, so the CPU’s 4.30 GHz boost clock becomes the limiting factor. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The data shows that the i3-12100F is adequate for Evolve at 1080p but would struggle to push beyond 147 FPS even with a more powerful GPU.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-9500, has a 0.3% higher average benchmark score, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% lower. This places the i3-12100F in a competitive position among budget-oriented processors, but its 4-core limit becomes apparent in CPU-heavy scenes. For Evolve, the CPU delivers enough performance to maintain 60+ FPS at 1080p High, but the data suggests that frame rates above 147 FPS are unattainable with this processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 147 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all resolution/settings combinations. Medium settings drop to 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS, showing a stable frame rate range. High settings achieve 89 FPS, while Ultra drops to 62 FPS. The 1080p data shows a consistent 25% to 30% performance penalty when moving from Low to Medium, and a similar step from Medium to High.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings yield 98 FPS, which is a 33% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 88 FPS, indicating a wider frame time variance than at 1080p. High settings achieve exactly 60 FPS, which is the threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most FPS players. The 1440p data shows that the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus begin to limit performance, particularly at High and Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings yield 56 FPS, which is marginal for an FPS game. Medium settings produce 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS, showing significant frame pacing issues. High settings drop to 34 FPS, while Ultra falls to 24 FPS, which is unplayable for competitive play. The 4K data confirms that the RX 6600 is not designed for 4K gaming in Evolve, as even Low settings struggle to maintain 60 FPS.

The min/max FPS data is only available for Medium settings across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range is 97-131 FPS, a 34 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range is 65-88 FPS, a 23 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the range is 37-50 FPS, a 13 FPS spread. This narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time spikes but also lowering the overall frame rate.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on TSMC’s 7 nm process. It features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 1626 MHz and boost clock of 2491 MHz. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is the primary limitation at higher resolutions, as the 128-bit bus cannot feed the GPU enough data for 4K rendering.

The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1492 and PassMark G3D score of 15096 place it at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, has a nearly identical average score (19030 vs 19036), while the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% faster. This indicates the RX 6600 is a solid mid-range card for 1080p gaming, but its memory bandwidth limits its 1440p and 4K performance.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role is evident from the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the card can push 147 FPS on Low and 89 FPS on High, showing it has sufficient compute power for the game’s visual effects. The GPU’s 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 279.0 GTexel/s texture rate handle Evolve’s textures and post-processing without issue at 1080p. However, at 1440p, the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a bottleneck, causing the 33% performance drop observed in the data.

The GPU’s 28 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present, but Evolve does not appear to use ray tracing based on the measured results. The data shows that the RX 6600 performs best at 1080p, where its memory bandwidth is sufficient. At 4K, the card’s 8 GB VRAM is likely exceeded by Ultra textures, contributing to the 24 FPS average. The GPU’s 132 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a power-efficient option, but its performance ceiling is firmly in the 1080p segment.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium settings provide the best balance of performance and visual quality. The 114 FPS average with a 97 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay, while the visual upgrade over Low is noticeable. High settings at 89 FPS are also viable, but the 25 FPS drop from Medium may not justify the visual improvement. Ultra at 62 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for frame drops in intense combat.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings are the recommended choice. The 76 FPS average with a 65 FPS minimum is above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a consistent experience. Low settings at 98 FPS offer higher frame rates but with reduced visual fidelity, which may be preferable for competitive play. High settings at exactly 60 FPS are risky, as any scene complexity can push the frame rate below 60. Ultra at 41 FPS is not recommended for FPS gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding this resolution for Evolve. Low settings at 56 FPS are barely playable, but the 4K Medium result of 43 FPS with a 37 FPS minimum indicates significant stuttering. High settings at 34 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are unplayable. For 4K, the only viable option is Low settings, but even then, the 56 FPS average is below the ideal 60 FPS target for an FPS game.

The best overall experience is at 1080p Medium, which delivers 114 FPS average with a 97 FPS minimum. This setting combination provides a 17 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 147 FPS is the fastest option, but Medium offers a better balance. At 1440p, Medium is the only setting that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F + AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 2877 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the 78th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components. The CPU’s percentile of 68 and the GPU’s percentile of 63 indicate that both parts are slightly above average individually, but their combination does not boost the overall ranking significantly.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show it is closely matched with other budget and mid-range processors. The Intel Core i5-9500 is 0.3% faster in average benchmark score, while the Intel Core 5 120UL is 0.7% slower. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an identical average score, indicating that the i3-12100F is at the top of its performance tier. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, which is essentially tied, and the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, which is 0.1% faster. These close margins suggest that the RX 6600 is a well-balanced card for its segment.

The combo’s rank of 2877 out of 3700 means that 223 combos are slower, while 877 are faster. This places the system in the lower half of tested configurations, which is expected given the budget CPU and mid-range GPU. The data shows that this combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers 147 FPS on Low and 89 FPS on High, but it falls short at higher resolutions. For a system targeting 1080p with occasional 1440p gaming at Medium settings, this combo offers a capable experience, but it is not a high-end configuration.