Evolve

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 44 FPS on High settings and 31 FPS on Ultra. For a smoother 4K experience, dropping to Medium yields 56 FPS with a min of 48 FPS, while Low reaches 72 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup to hit 144 FPS?

A: Only at 1920x1080 on Low settings does the combo reach 190 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the highest average is 127 FPS on Low. For 144 FPS at 1440p, this combo falls short.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's VRAM factor into Evolve's performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. This capacity is sufficient for the game's measured settings, as the data shows playable frame rates across all presets at 1080p and 1440p.

Q: Does this CPU bottleneck the GPU in Evolve?

A: The Core i3-12100F has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Benchmark results indicate the combo still delivers high frame rates (up to 190 FPS at 1080p Low), suggesting the processor keeps pace with the GPU in this title.

Q: What is the best preset for a balance of visuals and performance at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce 77 FPS average, which is the best visual quality tier that stays above 60 FPS. Medium runs at 99 FPS but sacrifices some graphical fidelity.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 2003 out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This reflects its ability to handle the game at mainstream resolutions but not at the highest end.

How This Combo Ranks

The Evolve benchmark database places this Intel Core i3-12100F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing at rank 2003 out of 3700 tested combinations. That position sits just past the midpoint of all recorded configurations, indicating a system that is competent for this title but not exceptional. The percentile placement suggests that roughly 54% of tested combos deliver better results, while about 46% perform worse.

What this ranking means in practical terms is that the combo occupies a solid mainstream tier. It will not top any leaderboards, but it also will not struggle with the game's minimum requirements. The data shows that at 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra exceeds 60 FPS, which is the baseline for smooth gameplay. At 2560x1440, the combo maintains playability on all settings, though Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The 4K results are more mixed, with only Low and Medium presets staying above 50 FPS.

This ranking context matters for buyers who expect to run Evolve at high refresh rates. The combo is better suited to 1080p gaming where it can push past 100 FPS on most settings. For 1440p, it handles High well but falls short of 144 Hz targets. The rank also reflects the CPU's modest 4-core/8-thread configuration, which is adequate for this game but limits headroom in more demanding scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 159 mm² and 18,900 million transistors. Its base clock runs at 1830 MHz, boosting to 2460 MHz under load. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU in the 61st percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639.

In Evolve specifically, the GPU's role is dominant across all measured resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale predictably with settings: Low hits 190 FPS, Medium reaches 147 FPS with a min of 125 FPS, High produces 115 FPS, and Ultra still manages 80 FPS. This suggests the GPU has ample headroom at 1080p, with even the most demanding preset staying well above playable thresholds.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases substantially. Low settings still deliver 127 FPS, but Medium drops to 99 FPS, High to 77 FPS, and Ultra to 54 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 73 FPS, showing how much the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are stressed by higher pixel counts. The RTX 4060's 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the geometry and pixel work, while the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth feeds the texture and buffer demands.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly becomes the limiting factor. Ultra settings produce only 31 FPS, which is below playable thresholds. High improves to 44 FPS, Medium to 56 FPS, and Low to 72 FPS. The memory bus width of 128 bits constrains performance at this resolution, as the bandwidth requirement scales with pixel count. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not exceeded, but the throughput ceiling is evident in the 4K results.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Evolve experience with this combo. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the best balance of visual quality and performance is High at 115 FPS. Medium offers a 32 FPS improvement (147 FPS) for users prioritizing frame rate, while Ultra at 80 FPS remains smooth but cuts the headroom significantly. Low at 190 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum responsiveness matters.

For 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to High settings, which produce 77 FPS. This is the highest quality tier that maintains a 60+ FPS average. Medium runs at 99 FPS for those who want more margin, but the visual downgrade from High is noticeable in a game like Evolve where environmental detail affects gameplay readability. Ultra at 54 FPS is borderline, and the lack of a recorded min FPS for that preset raises questions about frame time consistency.

At 3840x2160, the combo is best used with Medium settings, which deliver 56 FPS with a min of 48 FPS and max of 65 FPS. This preset provides the most stable 4K experience, as Low at 72 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity and High at 44 FPS risks dipping below comfortable gameplay thresholds. Ultra at 31 FPS should be avoided entirely.

The overall recommendation across all resolutions is to favor High settings at 1080p and 1440p, and drop to Medium at 4K. This approach maximizes visual quality while keeping frame rates within playable ranges.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings tiers each. At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly strong. Low settings deliver 190 FPS average, which is exceptional for a 2015 title running on modern hardware. Medium produces 147 FPS with a minimum of 125 FPS and maximum of 169 FPS, providing a wide performance envelope. High settings yield 115 FPS, and Ultra drops to 80 FPS. All presets at this resolution exceed the 60 FPS threshold comfortably.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but shows the expected decline. Low settings achieve 127 FPS, still well above playable levels. Medium averages 99 FPS with a min of 84 and max of 114, indicating stable frame delivery. High settings produce 77 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS line but leaves less headroom. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, falling below the standard for smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 73 FPS, highlighting the GPU load from higher settings.

The 3840x2160 results show the combo's limits. Low settings average 72 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a 4K experience. Medium delivers 56 FPS with a min of 48 FPS, meaning occasional dips below 50 FPS. High settings drop to 44 FPS, and Ultra falls to 31 FPS, both of which are below comfortable playability thresholds. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is severe: 41 FPS difference, with the GPU clearly struggling at the highest preset.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 190 FPS versus the 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS shows a 6.1x difference, driven by the 4x pixel increase plus additional shading complexity. The Medium preset at 1080p (147 FPS) versus 4K (56 FPS) shows a 2.6x drop, which is more moderate but still significant.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S family, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz, boosting to 4.30 GHz, with a 58 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. This CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with PCIe Gen 5 providing 16 lanes.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, but its performance characteristics still matter. The processor ranks in the 68th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 N355 (delta 0%), Intel Core i5-9500 (delta 0.3%), Intel Core 5 120UL (delta -0.7%), and Intel Core i7-1250U (delta 1.1%). These close scores indicate the i3-12100F sits in a competitive performance tier for its class.

Single-thread performance is strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1674. Multi-thread results show the 4-core/8-thread configuration scaling well: 3DMark 8-thread score is 4026, and Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 11860. The Geekbench scores of 1932 single-core and 7252 multi-core reinforce this pattern.

For Evolve specifically, the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4060 without creating a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 190 FPS suggests the CPU can handle high frame rate scenarios, while the 4K results are clearly GPU-limited. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz provides good single-thread responsiveness, which matters for game logic and physics in a fast-paced FPS.

The CPU's passmark multi-thread score of 14015 and physics score of 985 indicate adequate processing power for the game's simulation requirements. Data compression and encryption scores (160452 and 8071) show the processor handles general workloads well, but these are less relevant to gaming performance. The 12 MB L3 cache helps with game data locality, reducing memory latency in scenarios where the same assets are accessed repeatedly.

Overall, the i3-12100F plays a supporting role in this combo. It provides enough processing power to keep the GPU fed at 1080p and 1440p, but its 4-core limitation could become a factor in more CPU-intensive titles. For Evolve, the data shows balanced performance where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates across all settings and resolutions.