Evolve

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers a benchmark profile in Evolve that is heavily dictated by graphics settings and resolution, with the combo ranking 1036th out of 1695 tested configurations. The data shows a system capable of high refresh-rate play at 1080p, but one that drops below 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings, illustrating a clear performance ceiling tied to the GPU's workload.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Evolve?*

A: The highest recorded average is 178.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combination maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 69.1 FPS on Low, 54.4 FPS on Medium, 40.9 FPS on High, and 30.3 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168. It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552, but 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C and 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti scores in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19402.

Q: What is the performance delta between the GTX 1080 Ti and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti is 1.1% ahead of the TITAN Xp in average benchmark score, per the nearestRivals data.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 122.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 48.5 FPS, a difference of 73.7 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the dominant performance driver in this pairing. Its specifications show a large memory subsystem: 11 GB of GDDR5X on a 352-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 484.4 GB/s. This memory capacity and bandwidth are substantial for a game from the 2015 era, allowing high-resolution textures and data streaming without bottlenecking the core.

The GPU's clock behavior is defined by a base clock of 1481 MHz and a boost clock of 1582 MHz. The Pascal architecture, built on a 16 nm process, delivers a raw compute throughput of 11.34 TFLOPS FP32. This raw power is reflected in the measured results, where the scaling from Low to Ultra settings shows the GPU struggling under extreme shader loads. The data shows a stark contrast between presets: at 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 178.6 FPS on Low to 75.6 FPS on Ultra. This 103 FPS swing indicates that the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and ROPs are being saturated by the higher-quality effects.

The GTX 1080 Ti's benchmark scores place it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 19402. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, has a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically tied in average score. This is surprising given the architectural gap, but the data shows the GTX 1080 Ti is only 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 560X and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp. These tight margins suggest that in synthetic benchmarks, the card is performing near the median of its peer group, though in Evolve, the measured FPS shows it is capable of high refresh rates at lower settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the processing foundation, with 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture chip has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus. The CPU's benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453.

In Evolve, a fast-paced FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical for game logic and physics. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and Passmark single-thread score of 2541 indicate solid per-core performance. The boost clock of 4.30 GHz ensures that the game's main thread can run efficiently, reducing the likelihood of a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions where the GPU can push extremely high frame rates.

Comparing against its nearest rivals, the i5-10400F's average benchmark score of 14168 places it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 but trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.8% and the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1%. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor performs on par with its immediate competition. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system hits 178.6 FPS, which is high enough that CPU frame pacing could become a factor, but the measured averages do not indicate a hard CPU limitation at these settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the combo is at its strongest. The Low preset yields an average of 178.6 FPS, which drops to 137.7 FPS on Medium. High settings produce 111 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a playable 75.6 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the GTX 1080 Ti's 11 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth shine, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance penalty becomes more pronounced. The Low preset averages 122.2 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium drops to 92.4 FPS, and High averages 72.6 FPS. Ultra, however, falls to 48.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows a 73.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution, indicating that the GPU's fill rate is being challenged by the higher pixel count and enhanced effects.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 69.1 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 54.4 FPS and High to 40.9 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, with an average of only 30.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 38.8 FPS drop, which is less dramatic in absolute terms than at lower resolutions but represents a significant percentage loss. The data indicates that this configuration is only suitable for 4K gaming at the lowest settings, and even then, it is just above the 60 FPS mark.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Evolve is 1036 out of 1695 tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is consistent with its measured performance profile. The rank suggests that while the GTX 1080 Ti is a capable card, it is not near the top of the performance hierarchy for this specific title.

The ranking is influenced by the fact that Evolve is a 2015 release, meaning newer GPUs with more modern architectures likely dominate the top spots. The GTX 1080 Ti's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it is a mid-tier performer in the current database. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking is higher, suggesting that the processor is a relatively stronger component in this pairing than the graphics card.

Given the measured FPS data, this rank of 1036 is justified. The combo can deliver high refresh rates at 1080p and playable frame rates at 1440p, but it falls short at 4K Ultra. The data shows a system that is well-balanced for 1080p gaming but not optimized for high-fidelity 4K experiences. The rank reflects this balance, placing it in the middle of the pack where systems with newer, more powerful GPUs and CPUs outperform it in the most demanding scenarios.