Evolve

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-11400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in Evolve?

A: This combo ranks 1202 out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this game.

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

A: The i5-11400F scores 17181 on average. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 17189 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17212 (-0.2%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17215 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core i5-1240U scores 17141 (+0.2%).

Q: What is the GPU’s average benchmark score and how does it compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6700M?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25120. The RX 6700M scores 25180, which is -0.2% relative to the RTX 3060 Ti.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 162.9 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all tested configurations.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 2560x1440 for this combo?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 44.7, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for FPS games.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-11400F scores 2029 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while its multi-core score is 14372.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. It houses 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, along with 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz and boosts to 1665 MHz. Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card’s FP32 performance is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role becomes evident when examining the measured FPS across settings. At 3840x2160, the jump from Low to Medium raises the average from 63.0 to 46.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures, but the raw compute power limits performance at higher presets. The card’s percentile ranking of 69 versus all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 25120, place it close to the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, -0.2%) and slightly below the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235, -0.5%).

The data shows that at 1920x1080, the GPU can push well beyond 60 FPS on all settings, with Ultra averaging 68.3 FPS. However, at 2560x1440, Ultra settings drop to 44.7 FPS, revealing the GPU’s limits as resolution scales. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is adequate for 1080p and moderate 1440p gaming, but the 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a constraint at 4K, where even Low settings yield only 63.0 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and features a 12 MB shared L3 cache with 512 KB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. The processor is socketed on Intel Socket 1200 and uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Benchmark results show the i5-11400F excels in multi-threaded workloads: it scores 14372 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6036 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is solid as well, with 2029 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 852 in Cinebench R20 single-core. The CPU’s percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 75, and its average benchmark score of 17181 places it nearly even with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2%).

In Evolve, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient to feed the RTX 3060 Ti at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 162.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at this settings level. The 4.40 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but the 2.60 GHz base clock indicates that sustained loads may cause some performance variation. The 12 MB L3 cache is adequate for the game’s data access patterns, and the dual-channel DDR4 bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s avoids memory starvation in most cases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1202 out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the 71st percentile of tested systems. This rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU: the CPU is moderately strong (75th percentile among all CPUs), while the GPU sits at the 69th percentile among all GPUs. The combination results in a system that performs adequately for 1080p gaming but struggles at higher resolutions and settings.

When compared to other combos in the database, this pairing’s rank of 1202 suggests it is outclassed by many newer or higher-end configurations. However, the measured FPS data indicates that the combo is still capable of delivering playable frame rates at 1080p on all settings, with Ultra averaging 68.3 FPS. At 1440p, the combo maintains playability on Medium (85.7 FPS) and High (64.9 FPS), but Ultra drops to 44.7 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (63.0 FPS) reach the 60 FPS threshold.

The rank of 1202 out of 1695 implies that roughly 70% of tested combos perform better in Evolve. This is consistent with the hardware’s age: the CPU was released in March 2021 and the GPU in November 2020, both now end-of-life. The data shows that the combo’s performance is adequate for older FPS titles like Evolve, but it would likely struggle with more demanding modern games at high settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, but High (95.2 FPS) provides a balanced experience between visual quality and performance. Ultra (68.3 FPS) is also viable for players who prioritize graphics over frame rate. For competitive play, Low (162.9 FPS) offers the highest headroom, while Medium (122.6 FPS) remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Medium (85.7 FPS) is the recommended choice for a smooth experience, as it stays well above 60 FPS while offering better visual fidelity than Low (106.1 FPS). High (64.9 FPS) is playable but close to the 60 FPS line, and Ultra (44.7 FPS) should be avoided unless the player accepts sub-60 FPS performance. For 4K, only Low (63.0 FPS) achieves playable frame rates, while Medium (46.4 FPS), High (39.2 FPS), and Ultra (25.9 FPS) all fall below acceptable levels for an FPS title.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is at 1920x1080 with High settings, balancing visual quality and performance. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings provide the best trade-off. At 4K, the combo is only viable with Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is marginal for fast-paced gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 162.9 FPS, Medium yields 122.6 FPS, High achieves 95.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 106.1 (Low), 85.7 (Medium), 64.9 (High), and 44.7 (Ultra). The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by roughly 35-40% at each settings level, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is particularly steep, falling from 64.9 to 44.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance degrades significantly. Low settings average 63.0 FPS, Medium drops to 46.4 FPS, High falls to 39.2 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 25.9 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-quality 4K gaming in Evolve. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 37.1 FPS, representing a 59% performance loss.

Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern is consistent: Low to Medium yields a moderate drop, Medium to High a smaller drop, and High to Ultra the largest drop. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces rendering features that are particularly taxing on the GPU. The measured data confirms that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K only viable at the lowest settings.