Evolve

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a broad spread of frame rates across Evolve’s four presets and three resolutions, with the measured data showing a 260 FPS peak at 1080p Low and a 49 FPS floor at 4K Ultra. This combination ranks 581st out of 3700 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top 15.7% of all configurations, while the CPU itself sits at the 71st percentile among all processors and the GPU at the 84th percentile among all graphics cards. The benchmark results indicate a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the 1080p Low result suggests the CPU can still push very high frame rates when the render load is reduced.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a game like Evolve that relies heavily on rasterization throughput. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 187 FPS to 125 FPS, a reduction of 33.2%. From 1440p to 3840x2160 at High, the average falls from 125 FPS to 71 FPS, another 43.2% drop. The full 1080p-to-4K transition at High settings therefore results in a 62.0% decrease in average FPS, from 187 down to 71. This steep scaling curve strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component at 4K, as the frame rate nearly halves with each major resolution step.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling is even more pronounced in absolute terms. The 1080p Low result of 260 FPS drops to 206 FPS at 1440p, then to 117 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure is only 45.0% of the 1080p Low figure, showing that even with the lightest settings, the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck. The gap between Low and High at 1080p is 73 FPS (260 vs 187), but at 4K that same gap narrows to 46 FPS (117 vs 71), which further confirms that resolution scaling compresses the differences between presets as the GPU becomes more saturated.

The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum FPS of 77 and a maximum of 105, with an average of 91 FPS, while the 1440p Medium result averages 160 FPS with a 136-184 range. The 1080p Medium average of 237 FPS, with a 202-273 range, demonstrates that the RTX 4070 Ti has substantial headroom at lower resolutions. The fact that the 4K Ultra average of 49 FPS is well below the 60 FPS threshold suggests that this preset is intended for lower resolutions, or for users who prioritize image quality over smoothness. The scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K is particularly steep: 91 FPS to 49 FPS, a 46.2% reduction, which indicates that Ultra settings introduce effects that are disproportionately expensive at high pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 260, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra, and is it playable?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 49, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. This is below the typical 60 FPS target, indicating that 4K Ultra is not ideal for smooth gameplay with this configuration.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 206 FPS, while Ultra averages 87 FPS, a difference of 119 FPS.

Q: Does the combo ever exceed 200 FPS at 4K?

A: No. The highest 4K average is 117 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 91, High at 71, and Ultra at 49. None of the 4K measurements reach 200 FPS.

Q: Which resolution and preset combo yields the most consistent frame times, based on min and max data?

A: The only rows with both min and max FPS values are Medium settings: at 1080p the range is 202-273 (average 237), at 1440p it is 136-184 (average 160), and at 4K it is 77-105 (average 91). The 4K Medium spread of 28 FPS is the narrowest absolute range.

Q: How does the combo’s rank in Evolve compare to its overall CPU and GPU percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 581st out of 3700 combos in Evolve, which is the 15.7th percentile. The CPU is at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU is at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, suggesting the in-game rank is slightly lower than component-level percentiles would imply.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built 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 and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 868, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024, and a Geekbench single-core score of 1777. Multi-threaded results are also respectable, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a Passmark multithread score of 16908. The CPU’s percentile rank of 71 indicates it outperforms a majority of all CPUs in general benchmarks.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the average FPS reaches 260. This high frame rate suggests that the i5-11400F is capable of feeding the RTX 4070 Ti with enough draw calls and game logic updates to sustain very high throughput at lower resolutions. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is likely a key factor, as Evolve’s typical frame rendering benefits from high per-core performance. The 6-core/12-thread configuration provides enough parallelism for the game’s background tasks, though the data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck, since FPS scales consistently with resolution.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 49, which is far below the CPU’s potential, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor there. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 129 FPS compared to 1080p Low of 260 FPS shows that the CPU can push well over 250 FPS when the GPU is underutilized. The Core i5-11400F’s nearest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% faster), the Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6% slower), which places it in a tightly contested performance band. For Evolve specifically, the measured data does not isolate CPU-only frame times, but the 260 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low implies that the CPU is not constraining the combo until frame rates approach that level.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings average 260 FPS, Medium averages 237 FPS with a range of 202-273, High averages 187 FPS, and Ultra averages 129 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 131 FPS, with Ultra representing a 50.4% reduction from Low. The Medium preset’s minimum of 202 FPS indicates that even in the worst-case frames at 1080p, the combo stays well above 200 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift downward but remain high. Low settings produce 206 FPS, Medium averages 160 FPS with a 136-184 range, High averages 125 FPS, and Ultra averages 87 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 119 FPS, and the transition from 1080p Medium to 1440p Medium results in a 77 FPS drop (237 to 160). The 1440p Ultra value of 87 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for high refresh rate monitors, though not for 144 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 117 FPS, Medium averages 91 FPS with a 77-105 range, High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The 4K Low result is the only 4K preset that clears 100 FPS, while 4K Ultra is the only preset across all resolutions that falls below 60 FPS. The transition from 1440p High to 4K High is a 54 FPS drop (125 to 71), and from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra is a 38 FPS drop (87 to 49). The minimum FPS recorded for 4K Medium is 77, which is higher than the average of 4K Ultra, illustrating how preset selection can matter more than resolution in extreme cases.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 581st out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 15.7% of all configurations. This rank is based on the measured FPS data across all resolution and settings combinations, and it reflects the combo’s strong performance at 1080p and 1440p, balanced against its weaker showing at 4K Ultra. The CPU’s 71st percentile and GPU’s 84th percentile suggest that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the in-game rank aligns more closely with the GPU’s percentile than the CPU’s.

Compared to other combos that might feature a lower-tier CPU with the same GPU, the i5-11400F’s high single-thread score (3DMark single-thread 868, Cinebench R23 single-core 2024) likely helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p, where CPU overhead is more visible. Conversely, combos with a faster CPU but a weaker GPU would likely fall behind at 4K, where the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G — all score within 0.6% of the i5-11400F, meaning that swapping the CPU for any of these would produce nearly identical Evolve results, assuming the same GPU. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (0.8% faster) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (1.3% faster), but those are different market segments, and the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are what drive the measured FPS.

The rank of 581 out of 3700 indicates that this combo is better than 3119 other tested configurations, but there are 580 combos that achieve higher average FPS in Evolve. Those higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs, such as those from the GeForce 50 series, or CPUs with higher boost clocks, but the data provided does not specify their exact configurations. The combo’s performance is consistent with a mid-to-high-end 2021 CPU paired with a high-end 2023 GPU, and the in-game rank reflects that the GPU does most of the heavy lifting in Evolve.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p, the High preset averages 187 FPS, which is well above 144 Hz and close to 165 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 237 FPS offers even more headroom for 240 Hz monitors, but the jump from Medium to High costs 50 FPS (237 to 187), which may not be worth the visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 129 FPS, which is still above 120 Hz, but the 58 FPS difference from High suggests that Ultra includes heavy effects that reduce smoothness. For most 1080p users, High provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 125 FPS, which is ideal for 120 Hz panels, while Medium averages 160 FPS, suitable for 144 Hz monitors. The Low preset at 206 FPS is overkill for most displays, and Ultra at 87 FPS is still playable but lacks the headroom for high refresh rates. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, as it stays above 136 FPS even in the minimum recorded frame, ensuring smooth gameplay. For 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset averages 117 FPS, which is good for 120 Hz, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. Medium averages 91 FPS, which is fine for 60 Hz but not for 144 Hz. High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth motion. At 4K, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a 77 FPS minimum and 91 FPS average, which is the highest preset that maintains a reasonable frame rate without dropping below 60 FPS.

The measured data shows that the combo is best utilized at 1440p with Medium or High settings, where it delivers 160 FPS or 125 FPS respectively, both with excellent frame pacing. At 1080p, users with 240 Hz monitors should choose Medium (237 FPS), while those with 144 Hz displays can comfortably use High (187 FPS). At 4K, the Medium preset (91 FPS) is the only option that avoids sub-60 FPS dips, as the High preset’s 71 FPS average leaves little room for demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU’s base clock is 2310 MHz and boost clock is 2610 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) across a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory is a key asset for Evolve at 4K, where texture-heavy scenes can consume significant VRAM. The GPU’s FP32 compute is rated at 40.09 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 208.8 GPixel/s, which directly relates to how fast it can fill high-resolution frames.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role becomes dominant as resolution increases. The 4K Ultra average of 49 FPS is a clear sign that the RTX 4070 Ti is saturated by the combination of high pixel count and demanding preset effects. The 4K Medium average of 91 FPS, with a minimum of 77 FPS, shows that reducing preset quality can substantially relieve the GPU. The 1080p Low result of 260 FPS demonstrates the GPU’s raw throughput when pixel count is low, and the fact that the combo reaches 260 FPS suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s output at that resolution.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its strong position: Passmark G3D score of 31624, Geekbench OpenCL score of 176953, and Geekbench Vulkan score of 213808. Its percentile rank of 84 among all GPUs indicates it outperforms 84% of tested graphics cards. The nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (0.8% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (1.3% faster), and the Intel Arc A730M (1.7% faster), though these are not direct competitors in the desktop market. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Evolve’s settings as measured, since even at 4K Ultra the frame rate is limited by compute and fill rate, not memory capacity. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is more than enough for the game’s data streaming needs, as evidenced by the 49 FPS at 4K Ultra being a performance drop related to shader and pixel work, not memory starvation.

The GPU’s role is also visible in the scaling between presets. At 4K, going from Low to Medium increases average FPS from 117 to 91 (a 22.2% drop), while going from Medium to High drops from 91 to 71 (a 22.0% drop), and High to Ultra drops from 71 to 49 (a 31.0% drop). These diminishing returns indicate that Ultra settings on the RTX 4070 Ti at 4K are not practical for smooth gameplay, but the GPU can handle Medium at 4K with playable results. At 1440p, the GPU provides enough headroom that even Ultra averages 87 FPS, which is above 60 FPS, making the RTX 4070 Ti a capable 1440p Ultra card for Evolve. The 1080p results show that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, with even Ultra reaching 129 FPS, meaning the CPU and game engine are the only constraints at that resolution.