Evolve

Evolve on the Intel Core i5-10400F with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a combination that delivers playable frame rates only at lower resolutions and settings, with the data showing a hard ceiling at 1080p. The benchmark results indicate that the GTX 1650 is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU provides sufficient headroom for the GPU to be the bottleneck in nearly every scenario tested. This pairing ranks at 1604 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the bottom percentile of systems, which is consistent with the GPU's modest 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting component in this system. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 76.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 51.2 FPS at 2560x1440, then plummets to 30 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and another 41% reduction moving to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with High settings dropping from 47.2 FPS at 1080p to 28.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 21.2 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior reveals that the GTX 1650's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus are overwhelmed as pixel count increases. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 14.8 FPS, which is unplayable by any standard. The data shows that even at 1440p Medium, the average of 42.9 FPS is marginal for smooth gameplay, while 1440p High at 28.8 FPS is borderline. The sharp drop between Low and Medium settings at 1440p—from 51.2 to 42.9 FPS—suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units are saturated quickly once detail levels increase. The 896 shading units and 56 TMUs simply cannot sustain higher resolutions with increased graphical fidelity.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets achieve at least 33.8 FPS, with Low reaching 76.2 FPS and Medium hitting 59.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings surpass 50 FPS, while all other presets fall below 43 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713, which is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746) and the AMD Radeon 550X (8749). It is 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8761).

Q: Is the Core i5-10400F capable of handling Evolve's CPU demands?

A: Yes, the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz delivers strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and 3DMark max-threads score of 4735 suggest ample processing power for this FPS title, especially when compared to the GPU's relative weakness.

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

A: Moving from Low to Ultra at 1920x1080 reduces the average frame rate from 76.2 FPS to 33.8 FPS, a drop of 42.4 FPS or approximately 56%. The step from Medium (59.4 FPS) to High (47.2 FPS) shows a 12.2 FPS loss, while High to Ultra incurs a further 13.4 FPS loss.

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

A: This combination holds rank 1604 out of 1695 total combos, placing it in the bottom 5% of systems tested. This is consistent with the GPU's 43rd percentile ranking, while the CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile, indicating a significant imbalance in capability.

Q: Does the GPU's memory bandwidth affect Evolve's performance at high resolutions?

A: The GTX 1650's 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth and 4 GB of VRAM are likely contributors to the dramatic FPS reductions at 4K. The 30 FPS average at 4K Low versus 76.2 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates how the memory subsystem becomes a critical constraint as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the dominant factor in this system's Evolve performance, with its specifications directly explaining the measured frame rates. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1485 MHz and boosts to 1665 MHz, with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus providing 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. These figures are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results confirm that the GPU is the bottleneck across all tested configurations.

The 896 shading units and 32 ROPs are insufficient for high-detail rendering at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU manages 59.4 FPS at Medium settings, but the transition to High settings drops this to 47.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33.8 FPS. The pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s are clearly taxed by Evolve's visual effects. The GPU's 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is modest, and the data shows that the 4K Ultra preset—which demands the most from these resources—yields only 14.8 FPS.

The memory configuration is particularly problematic at 4K. The 4 GB VRAM capacity is likely insufficient for Ultra textures at 3840x2160, causing the average FPS to drop to 14.8. Even at 4K Low, the system only achieves 30 FPS, suggesting that memory bandwidth constraints limit performance regardless of texture detail. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 8713 reflect its position as a lower-midrange part, which is consistent with the measured Evolve results.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo in Evolve are Medium at 1920x1080, which delivers 59.4 FPS average. This provides a smooth experience without the substantial frame rate penalty of High settings, which drops to 47.2 FPS. The data shows that Low settings at 1080p achieve 76.2 FPS, but this comes with a significant visual quality reduction that may not be necessary given the Medium preset's performance.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings are viable, yielding 51.2 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p drops to 42.9 FPS, which is borderline for playability, while High at 28.8 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay. The 4K resolution is not recommended at any setting, as even Low achieves only 30 FPS, and all other presets fall below 21.2 FPS.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, Low at 1080p offers the best headroom at 76.2 FPS. However, for a balanced experience, Medium at 1080p at 59.4 FPS is the sweet spot. The measured data indicates that High settings at 1080p at 47.2 FPS are acceptable, but the jump to Ultra at 33.8 FPS introduces noticeable stutter and is best avoided. The performance gap between Medium and High at 1080p (12.2 FPS) is less severe than the gap between High and Ultra (13.4 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns at the upper end.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows clear performance tiers. Low settings produce 76.2 FPS, Medium yields 59.4 FPS, High delivers 47.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 33.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a total loss of 42.4 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra at 13.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decline noticeably. Low settings achieve 51.2 FPS, Medium falls to 42.9 FPS, High manages 28.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 24.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 8.3 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra narrows to 4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is increasingly constrained. The step from Low to High at 1440p costs 22.4 FPS, a more significant proportional loss than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, performance collapses. Low settings yield 30 FPS, Medium achieves 20.4 FPS, High delivers 21.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 14.8 FPS. Notably, High settings at 4K perform slightly better than Medium, with a 0.8 FPS difference, which may be due to inconsistent frame pacing or specific scene variations. The overall range at 4K is narrow, from 14.8 to 30 FPS, underscoring the GPU's inability to handle the resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides strong processing capabilities that are not fully utilized in Evolve due to the GPU bottleneck. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the CPU runs at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boosts to 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The multi-threaded performance is solid, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10297 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 4735.

The CPU's single-thread performance, measured by a 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1453, is adequate for gaming workloads. The processor's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14168, places it well above the GPU's 43rd percentile. This disparity is critical: the CPU could support higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU, but the GTX 1650 limits output.

In Evolve, the CPU's 12 threads are likely more than sufficient for the game's engine, given that the frame rates drop consistently with GPU load across resolutions. The fact that FPS scales downward as resolution increases—from 76.2 FPS at 1080p Low to 30 FPS at 4K Low—demonstrates that the CPU is not the limiting factor. If the CPU were the constraint, frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU performing within 1.2% of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 and within 0.4% of the AMD EPYC 7552, confirming its mid-range standing.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1604 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the bottom 5.4% of all systems. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU, which ranks in the 43rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile. The disparity between the two components is stark, with the CPU capable of much higher performance than the GPU can deliver.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 8713 is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 at 8671 and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 at 8761. This tight clustering indicates that the GTX 1650 performs as expected for its class, but that class is simply too low for demanding titles like Evolve at higher settings. The CPU's average benchmark score of 14168 is similarly close to its rivals, with a 1.1% difference from the Intel Core i5-8500 at 14332.

The combo rank of 1604 reflects the combined limitations of the system. The measured FPS data confirms that this is a 1080p-oriented configuration, with playable frame rates only at Medium or lower settings. The 4K performance is consistently below 30 FPS, even at Low settings, making it unsuitable for modern display standards. For users with this combination, the data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield substantial improvements, while the CPU has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card without becoming a bottleneck.