Evolve

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This 14 nm desktop chip features a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. In the context of Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, the CPU's performance is more than adequate to feed the paired graphics card. The processor's single-threaded strength, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029, ensures that game logic and physics calculations are handled without creating a bottleneck at standard resolutions. The i5-11400F’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration is also well-suited for the game’s threading model, allowing it to maintain high frame rates even when background tasks compete for resources. While the CPU’s 65 W TDP suggests modest power requirements, its benchmark scores place it in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer for this workload.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, the pairing of the Core i5-11400F with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 218 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places the system in the top ~13% of all configurations, a strong result that demonstrates the synergy between the two components for this specific title. The ranking confirms the fact that the CPU does not severely limit the GPU’s potential. Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster of performance. The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17181, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (deltaPct of 0) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (deltaPct of -0.2). This indicates that while the processor is not a top-tier part, its performance is consistent with other capable mid-range chips, and in the context of Evolve, it is sufficient to drive the RTX 5070 Ti to produce high frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system’s performance scales across resolutions, highlighting the shifting balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 258.7 FPS. This very high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to saturate its capabilities at this lower resolution. Moving to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops to 213.6, a decrease of 45.1 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is starting to become a more significant factor, but the CPU is still providing a strong foundation. At 4K Low, the average FPS falls to 119.7, a substantial reduction from the 1440p figure. This 93.9 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is a clear sign that the rendering load on the GPU is now the primary limiting factor. The trend is consistent across all settings, but the most dramatic scaling is seen at Ultra. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 133.2 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 52.9 FPS, a reduction of 80.3 FPS. This demonstrates that at higher resolutions and settings, the game becomes heavily GPU-bound, with the RTX 5070 Ti’s capabilities dictating the overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a comprehensive look at the system's performance across a matrix of resolutions and quality settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers exceptional performance. With Low settings, it averages 258.7 FPS, while Medium settings only slightly reduce this to 238.3 FPS. High settings yield 193.7 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain a very playable 133.2 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination is powerful enough to provide a high-refresh-rate experience even on the most demanding preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's increasing workload. Low settings produce an average of 213.6 FPS, and Medium settings achieve 168 FPS. High settings see a more significant drop to 132.3 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 88.9 FPS. The 44.3 FPS difference between High and Ultra at this resolution indicates a substantial increase in graphical complexity. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low settings are the only preset that remains above the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 119.7 FPS. Medium settings drop to 93.7 FPS, and High settings fall to 72.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K are the most demanding, averaging just 52.9 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: the system is capable of 60+ FPS at 4K only on lower presets, while at 1440p and 1080p, it can handle even the highest settings with high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications directly influence the results seen in Evolve. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. This high bandwidth is crucial for handling the texture data and geometry at high resolutions and detail settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2452 MHz and its 8960 shading units contribute to its raw compute power, which is reflected in its average benchmark score of 52086, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The data confirms that the RTX 5070 Ti is the primary driver of performance, particularly at 4K. The significant frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K, especially at Ultra settings, directly correlate with the GPU's rendering load. Its performance is essentially identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a deltaPct of 0, and it is only 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, showing that it is a top-tier part for this game. The GPU's ability to maintain 72.4 FPS at 4K High settings is a strong indicator of its capability, and its 16 GB VRAM buffer ensures that texture-heavy scenes do not cause stuttering or performance degradation. The RTX 5070 Ti is the clear bottleneck at 4K, but it is a very capable one, providing a smooth experience at all but the most extreme settings.