Evolve

Evolve pairs the Intel Core i3-12100F with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, a combination that lands near the bottom quartile of tested configurations for this title, ranking 1422 out of 1695 combos. The data shows a system that can handle competitive frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a clear GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's four-core, eight-thread design provides sufficient headroom for this 2015 FPS title.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with average FPS ranging from 57.8 at Ultra settings to 133.1 at Low settings. At 2560x1440, the averages drop to between 37.4 and 89.2, while 3840x2160 falls below 50 FPS even at Low settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 12331, placing it just 0.7% above the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12241) and 1.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M (12490). It also trails the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER by 1.4% and the Tesla K20Xm by 1.7%.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, switching from Low to Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate from 133.1 FPS to 57.8 FPS, a drop of 75.3 FPS. The Medium preset lands at 99.6 FPS, while High sits at 82.4 FPS.

Q: Does the i3-12100F have enough processing power for this game?

A: The CPU's benchmark results show a strong single-thread score of 893 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3444 in passmark_single_thread, placing it in the 72nd percentile against all CPUs. The data suggests the processor is not the limiting factor, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes.

Q: What is the GTX 1070's standing among all GPUs?

A: The GPU sits in the 51st percentile of all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 12331. Its passmark_g3d score of 13498 and passmark_directx_11 score of 100 indicate solid DirectX 11 performance, which is relevant for Evolve's engine.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to the Intel Core i7-7700K?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 1.8% higher than the i7-7700K's 13280. It also sits 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and 0.6% above the Intel Core i3-10105.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, built on the Pascal architecture with a GP104 chip, provides the graphical foundation for Evolve's performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. The GPU's base clock of 1506 MHz boosts to 1683 MHz, while memory operates at 2002 MHz with an 8 Gbps effective rate.

The pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s show a card designed for high-throughput rendering. With 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, the GTX 1070 delivers 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. These specifications explain why the card excels at 1080p but struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K, where the pixel fill requirements overwhelm the available resources.

In Evolve specifically, the measured data shows the GPU's performance ceiling. At 3840x2160, even Low settings produce only 49.8 FPS, while Ultra drops to 23.5 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GTX 1070's 8 GB frame buffer and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the game's high-resolution texture and geometry demands. The card's DirectX 11 score of 100 in passmark tests suggests it handles the API well, but the raw compute power at 4K falls short of smooth gameplay standards.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 82.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 54.9 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K with the same settings, the frame rate falls to 27.8 FPS, another 49% decrease from 1440p. This scaling pattern points to the GPU as the primary limiting component, as the CPU would show more consistent frame rates across resolutions if it were the bottleneck.

The Low settings preset illustrates the same trend. At 1080p, the combo reaches 133.1 FPS. At 1440p, this falls to 89.2 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to 49.8 FPS. The consistent proportional decline across all settings confirms that resolution scaling has a predictable impact on performance, with each step up in pixel count exacting a significant toll on the GTX 1070.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings also widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 75.3 FPS (133.1 to 57.8). At 1440p, the gap shrinks to 51.8 FPS (89.2 to 37.4). At 4K, the difference narrows further to 26.3 FPS (49.8 to 23.5). This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's compute resources become saturated, reducing the impact of graphical settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results across all settings. Low settings produce 133.1 FPS average, providing a highly responsive experience. Medium settings yield 99.6 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay with improved visuals. High settings drop to 82.4 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. Ultra settings reduce the average to 57.8 FPS, dipping below the ideal threshold for fast-paced FPS action.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance becomes more variable. Low settings achieve 89.2 FPS, which remains excellent. Medium settings deliver 71 FPS, still playable for competitive gaming. High settings fall to 54.9 FPS, which may feel less fluid in intense moments. Ultra settings drop to 37.4 FPS, indicating a significant compromise in visual fidelity for marginal frame rate gains.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a system under strain. Low settings produce 49.8 FPS, which is borderline playable but not ideal. Medium settings achieve 42 FPS, while High settings drop to 27.8 FPS. Ultra settings bottom out at 23.5 FPS, rendering the game nearly unplayable at this resolution. The measured values demonstrate that 4K is only viable with the lowest settings, and even then, the frame rate falls short of smooth performance standards.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the Medium preset at 1920x1080 offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, delivering 99.6 FPS average. This provides a substantial margin above the 60 FPS threshold while still offering improved visuals over Low settings. For players seeking maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 133.1 FPS, ensuring high refresh rate displays can be fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 71 FPS emerges as the recommended choice, as it maintains playable frame rates while avoiding the visual degradation of Low settings. The High preset at 54.9 FPS is viable for those who prioritize image quality over performance, but the data shows it approaches the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable.

For 4K gaming, the data indicates that only the Low preset at 49.8 FPS is worth considering, and even this falls short of ideal smoothness. The Medium preset at 42 FPS and High at 27.8 FPS represent diminishing returns in visual quality for significant performance losses. Ultra settings at this resolution produce 23.5 FPS, which is not recommended based on the measured data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F provides the processing foundation for this configuration, with 4 cores and 8 threads operating at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The 12 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core support the workload demands of Evolve, while the 10 nm Alder Lake architecture delivers strong single-thread performance.

Benchmark results show the CPU excels in single-threaded tasks, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 893 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 1681. The passmark_single_thread score of 3444 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. Multi-threaded performance is also solid, with cinebench_r23_multicore reaching 11912 and geekbench_multicore at 7413.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals shows a tight grouping. It scores 1.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280 vs 13516) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430). It sits just 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462). This positioning indicates the i3-12100F delivers competitive processing power that does not bottleneck the GTX 1070 in Evolve's gameplay scenarios.

The CPU's 3dmark scores reveal a scaling pattern from 2 threads (1659) to 4 threads (2859) and 8 threads (4026), with max threads reaching 4023. This shows efficient utilization of available cores, providing consistent performance across the game's various processing demands. The data suggests that for Evolve, the CPU maintains adequate frame delivery, allowing the GPU's performance characteristics to dominate the overall experience.