Evolve

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT occupies the 933rd position out of 1,695 tested combinations for Evolve, placing it in the middle of the database’s ranking table. This is a data-driven placement, not a subjective verdict; the combo sits slightly above the median, meaning it outperforms roughly half of all recorded configurations while trailing the other half. The percentile rankings of the individual components support this: the CPU lands in the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 77th percentile among all graphics cards. The pairing is balanced in that neither component is dramatically stronger than the other, which is reflected in the mid-pack overall rank. For a game released in 2015, this configuration is competitive, but the data shows it does not break into the upper echelon of tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 933 out of 1,695 tested combinations indicates that this system is squarely average for Evolve. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 14,168 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals: the AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14,115 (a 0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14,277 (-0.8%), the Intel Core i5-8500 scores 14,332 (-1.1%), and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 scores 14,336 (-1.2%). These deltas are all within roughly one percentage point, meaning the i5-10400F’s processing power is statistically indistinguishable from several other mid-range chips. The GPU’s average score of 33,721 similarly shows proximity to its nearest rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 0.7% ahead, the AMD Radeon HD 7950 is 1% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 480 is 1% behind, and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 is 1.3% ahead. Neither component dominates its peer group, and the resulting mid-pack combo rank reflects this balance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 22 chip manufactured on a 7 nm process. It carries 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz, with an effective data rate of 16 Gbps. The GPU’s base clock is 2321 MHz, with a boost clock of 2581 MHz and a game clock of 2424 MHz. These clock speeds are relevant to Evolve because the game’s performance scaling across settings suggests a strong dependence on GPU frequency rather than memory capacity—the 12 GB frame buffer is ample for a 2015 title, so the limiting factor is raw shader throughput. The GPU has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, delivering a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s. In practical terms, the data shows that the GPU handles Evolve’s workload well at lower settings but struggles to maintain high frame rates at Ultra, which points to the shader and fill-rate limits rather than VRAM constraints.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 193.6 FPS, which drops to 126.7 FPS at 1440p and further to 75.9 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 35%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 40%. This scaling indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly, but as pixel count rises, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. At High settings, the same trend holds: 119.8 FPS at 1080p falls to 76.5 FPS at 1440p and 46.1 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most severe degradation, with 80.9 FPS at 1080p collapsing to 51.5 FPS at 1440p and just 33 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that for 1080p gaming, the CPU is the limiting factor at Low settings, but by 4K, the GPU’s rasterization capabilities are fully saturated, especially at higher quality presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 933rd out of 1,695 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the database’s performance table.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average score of 14,168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552, 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 1.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-8500, and 1.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546.

Q: What memory configuration does the GPU use?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s and an effective memory clock of 16 Gbps.

Q: What is the best measured FPS for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 193.6 FPS with Low settings; Medium settings yield 151.5 FPS, High yields 119.8 FPS, and Ultra yields 80.9 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s nearest rival compare in average score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT scores 33,721 on average, which is 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800, 1% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 7950, 1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 480, and 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A5000.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS falls from 119.8 FPS at 1080p to 76.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 46.1 FPS at 4K, representing a total decrease of roughly 62% from 1080p to 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 193.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this configuration. Medium settings drop to 151.5 FPS, High settings to 119.8 FPS, and Ultra to 80.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial—a 112.7 FPS difference—indicating that Evolve’s quality presets heavily tax the GPU’s shader units. At 2560x1440, the scaling continues: Low averages 126.7 FPS, Medium 101.7 FPS, High 76.5 FPS, and Ultra 51.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 66.9 FPS, while the drop at Ultra is 29.4 FPS, suggesting that higher presets become relatively less punishing as resolution increases because the GPU is already saturated. At 3840x2160, the performance is markedly lower: Low averages 75.9 FPS, Medium 56.4 FPS, High 46.1 FPS, and Ultra 33 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that falls below 30 FPS, which is a critical threshold for playability. The data shows that this combo is capable of smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 1080p across all settings, but at 4K, only Low settings maintain a comfortable frame rate. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings demonstrates that the RX 6700 XT’s 12 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor; instead, the GPU’s compute throughput and the CPU’s single-thread performance determine the outcome. The i5-10400F’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, provide sufficient headroom for Evolve’s CPU demands, but the benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.