Evolve

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a lopsided combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS. The data shows a system where the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component, and the six-core, twelve-thread CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The i5-11400F operates with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and its 12 MB of shared L3 cache is sufficient for this title. The benchmark results indicate that this processor, which sits in the 71st percentile against all CPUs, is more than capable of feeding frames to the RTX 4080 SUPER, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU workload increases. The CPU’s performance is tightly clustered with its nearest rivals, including the AMD EPYC 7H12 and Intel Core i5-12450H, with delta percentages of 0.3 and -0.4 respectively, suggesting that for this game, the CPU’s exact position in the hierarchy is irrelevant.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, a configuration that is ample for Evolve’s engine. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is strong, which is often the critical factor in older FPS titles. The benchmark data shows that the processor’s average benchmark score is 17177, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. This is a solid mid-range result, but the key takeaway from the measured FPS is that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. For instance, at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves an average of 260 FPS, a figure that is more likely constrained by the game’s engine or the GPU’s overhead at such high frame rates than by the CPU’s 6 cores.

The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is remarkably consistent. The AMD EPYC 7H12 has an average score of 17120, which is a 0.3% delta from the i5-11400F, while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a -0.4% delta. This indicates that the i5-11400F is squarely in the middle of its performance class. For Evolve, this means that any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, as the game’s workload does not scale to heavily tax multithreaded performance. The CPU’s 12 threads are more than enough to handle the game’s logic, AI, and physics, leaving the RTX 4080 SUPER to do the heavy lifting for rendering.

The core clock relationship is also telling. The difference between the base 2.60 GHz and boost 4.40 GHz is substantial, and the processor’s ability to sustain high boost clocks on a few cores is what matters for this title. The data shows that in single-threaded benchmarks like 3dmark_single_thread, the CPU scores 868, and in cinebench_r23_singlecore, it scores 2024. These scores, while not top-tier, are sufficient to prevent CPU-bound scenarios in Evolve. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 260, which is near the ceiling for many game engines, and it suggests that the CPU is doing its job without becoming a bottleneck. The conclusion from the data is clear: the i5-11400F is a capable partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game, and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration is not a liability.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what settings to use for the best experience. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High is significant, with Low averaging 260 FPS and High averaging 203 FPS. However, the Medium preset offers a compelling middle ground, delivering 237 FPS with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 140 FPS, which is still playable but represents a substantial performance hit for marginal visual gains. For most players on a 1080p display, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, as it maintains an average above 230 FPS while likely providing a noticeable visual upgrade over Low.

Moving to 1440p, the pattern shifts slightly. The Low preset averages 224 FPS, High averages 136 FPS, and Medium averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 94 FPS. At this resolution, the Medium preset again appears to be the best balance, offering a high average frame rate while keeping the minimum above 147 FPS, which is crucial for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that High is also viable, but the 136 FPS average is a step down from the fluidity of Medium, and the visual difference between Medium and High may not be worth the 37 FPS loss.

At 4K, the recommendations change drastically. The Ultra preset averages only 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for most players. The High preset averages 77 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. The Medium preset averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, making it the only preset that consistently delivers a 60+ FPS experience with a high minimum. The Low preset averages 127 FPS, but the visual quality at Low on a 4K display is likely to be unappealing. Therefore, for 4K, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, as it provides a smooth experience without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. The data indicates that Medium is the optimal setting across all resolutions, offering the best trade-off between frame rate and visual quality.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is a textbook example of GPU-bound behavior. At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 237 at 1080p to 173 at 1440p, and then to 99 at 4K. This represents a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. These percentages are significant and indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU’s performance is relatively constant across resolutions, as its workload does not scale with pixel count. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but the data clearly shows a steady decline, which is characteristic of a GPU that is being pushed harder at higher resolutions.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings also grows with resolution. At 1080p, Low averages 260 FPS and Ultra averages 140 FPS, a difference of 120 FPS. At 4K, Low averages 127 FPS and Ultra averages 54 FPS, a difference of 73 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to push higher frame rates, but the GPU still manages to deliver 260 FPS on Low. At 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that even dropping to Low settings only yields 127 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold but shows the GPU’s limitations.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS at Medium settings scales proportionally: 202 at 1080p, 147 at 1440p, and 84 at 4K. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute power are the determining factors. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K, but the frame rate drop indicates that the GPU’s shading units and ROPs are being saturated. The conclusion is that the i5-11400F is not holding back the system in this game; the RTX 4080 SUPER is the component that dictates performance, especially at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 371 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the top 10% of all tested systems, which is a strong result. The data indicates that this combo outperforms the vast majority of other pairings, likely because the RTX 4080 SUPER is such a powerful GPU. The CPU’s position in the 71st percentile does not seem to hurt the combo’s ranking, as the game is clearly GPU-bound at the resolutions tested.

The combo’s rank of 371 out of 3700 suggests that there are 370 combos that perform better, which likely consist of higher-end CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. However, the delta in performance between this combo and those above it is probably small, given the GPU-bound nature of Evolve. The data shows that the i5-11400F is not a significant differentiator in this game, and the ranking is primarily driven by the GPU. This is a positive sign for users who already own this CPU and are considering a GPU upgrade, as the RTX 4080 SUPER would provide a massive FPS boost without being bottlenecked.

The percentile ranking of the GPU itself is 86, which is higher than the CPU’s 71, reinforcing the idea that the GPU is the star of this combo. The combo’s overall ranking of 371 out of 3700 reflects the GPU’s raw power. For context, the GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with a delta of -0.1% and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with a delta of -1.1%, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is at the top of its class. The combo’s ranking reflects this, and users can expect a high level of performance in Evolve, even with a mid-range CPU like the i5-11400F.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a powerhouse that dominates the FPS results in Evolve. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU has ample bandwidth and capacity for this game, which was released in 2015 and does not require large texture pools. The GPU’s base clock is 2295 MHz and its boost clock is 2550 MHz, and these high clocks are the primary drivers of the excellent frame rates observed. The GPU’s 10240 shading units and 320 texture mapping units are more than enough to handle Evolve’s rendering workload at any resolution.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s is a key factor in the 4K performance. At 4K Medium settings, the system averages 99 FPS, which is a strong result. The GPU’s 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for this game, as Evolve does not use ray tracing or DLSS, but they do not detract from performance either. The GPU’s pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s indicate that it can fill frames very quickly, which is why it can achieve 260 FPS at 1080p Low. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54209 places it in the 86th percentile, and its nearest rival, the RTX 4080, is only 0.1% behind, showing that this GPU is at the very peak of performance.

The GPU’s role in this combo is to provide the raw FPS, and it does so admirably. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is not constrained by the CPU at any resolution, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings. The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is overkill for Evolve, but it ensures that there are no memory-related stutters or texture pop-ins. The GPU’s boost clock of 2550 MHz is sustained under load, allowing it to deliver the high average FPS seen in the measured data. In summary, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the component that makes this combo rank in the top 10%, and its performance is not hindered by the i5-11400F.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo’s performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 260 FPS, the Medium preset averages 237 FPS with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 273 FPS, the High preset averages 203 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is capable of delivering extremely high frame rates, with even the Ultra preset exceeding 140 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 202 FPS ensures that there are no noticeable dips, making it the best choice for competitive play on a high-refresh-rate monitor.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 224 FPS, the Medium preset averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS and a maximum of 199 FPS, the High preset averages 136 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 94 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, but the Medium preset still provides a smooth experience with a minimum above 147 FPS. The High preset at 136 FPS is also playable, but the Ultra preset’s 94 FPS is getting close to the edge of what is considered ideal for a fast-paced FPS. The data shows that 1440p is a sweet spot for this combo, as it can deliver high frame rates without the extreme GPU load of 4K.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 127 FPS, the Medium preset averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 113 FPS, the High preset averages 77 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 54 FPS. The 4K results are the most demanding, and the data shows that the Ultra preset is not viable for a smooth experience, as it averages below 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the best option at 4K, providing an average of 99 FPS and a minimum of 84 FPS, which is acceptable for most players. The High preset at 77 FPS is also playable but may result in occasional dips. The Low preset at 127 FPS is the highest average, but the visual quality trade-off is severe. Overall, the data shows that this combo is best utilized at 1440p with Medium or High settings, or at 4K with Medium settings, to achieve a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate.