Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 presents a compelling mid-range configuration for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The measured data reveals a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limitations as pixel count and graphical fidelity increase. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, focusing on how the resolution scaling, settings presets, and individual component roles shape the overall experience.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across the three tested resolutions tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1920x1080, the combination is exceptionally strong, with the Low preset hitting an average of 161.6 FPS. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is doing a significant amount of work to feed the GPU, but the GPU is still able to push a massive number of frames. Moving to 2560x1440, we see a predictable drop: Low settings yield 110.2 FPS, a 31.8% reduction from 1080p. This scaling is expected as the GPU takes on more pixel-shading duties. The High preset at 1440p still manages a very playable 65.6 FPS.

The transition to 3840x2160 (4K) is where the data reveals the GPU’s primary constraint. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS plummets to 61.9, a 44% drop from the 1440p Low result. This is a massive performance hit that points directly to the Radeon RX 7600’s memory bandwidth and raw compute limits. The trend continues with the more demanding presets: High at 4K drops to 40.1 FPS, and Ultra becomes practically unplayable at 25.2 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is far more punishing than the jump from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that while the i5-12400 can keep up at lower resolutions, the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM are overwhelmed as the pixel workload quadruples. The data implies that for a smooth 4K experience, the graphics card would need to be significantly more powerful.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset is 96.8 FPS, which provides a smooth and responsive experience for a fast-paced FPS.

*Q: Is the Radeon RX 7600 capable of running Evolve at 4K?*

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K with Low settings, the system achieves 61.9 FPS, which is playable. However, on High and Ultra presets, performance drops to 40.1 FPS and 25.2 FPS respectively, making those settings unsuitable for competitive play.

Q: How does the CPU's synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850. This places it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K, while being 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-8700.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RX 7600 and the RX 7600 XT?

A: The benchmark data shows the RX 7600 XT has an average score of 20146, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 7600's average score of 20258. This indicates the non-XT model is essentially on par with its immediate successor in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 110.2 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 84.6 FPS. This represents a 25.6 FPS difference, suggesting that the Medium preset adds a notable visual load for a 23% performance cost.

*Q: Where does this specific CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested configurations for Evolve?*

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination is ranked 1173 out of 1695 total tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p, the High preset is the clear sweet spot. The 96.8 FPS average is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the jump from Medium (125.5 FPS) to High (96.8 FPS) represents a 28.7 FPS cost, which is a reasonable trade-off for the visual upgrade. The Ultra preset, at 66.5 FPS, is still playable but offers diminishing returns for a 30 FPS loss compared to High.

At 1440p, the High preset (65.6 FPS) is the best balance of fidelity and fluidity. It provides a solid frame rate for a smooth experience. The Medium preset (84.6 FPS) is also viable if a higher frame rate is preferred over visual details, but the data suggests High is the intended performance tier for this resolution. The Ultra preset at 1440p (44.8 FPS) should be avoided as it dips below the 60 FPS target.

For 4K gaming, players are forced to make significant compromises. The Low preset (61.9 FPS) is the only option that provides a consistently playable frame rate. The Medium preset (46.5 FPS) and High preset (40.1 FPS) are playable but will feel less responsive, while Ultra (25.2 FPS) is not recommended. The data suggests that for 4K, the priority should be frame rate, and the Low preset is the only viable choice for a competitive experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured dataset provides a granular view of performance. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset achieved an average of 161.6 FPS, Medium reached 125.5 FPS, High hit 96.8 FPS, and Ultra dropped to 66.5 FPS. This shows a linear scaling of performance cost as settings increase, with a total performance range of 95.1 FPS between the lowest and highest presets.

At 2560x1440, the averages were 110.2 FPS (Low), 84.6 FPS (Medium), 65.6 FPS (High), and 44.8 FPS (Ultra). The performance delta between Low and Ultra is 65.4 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 19 FPS, which is more pronounced than the 25.6 FPS drop from Low to Medium, indicating that the High preset introduces a heavier computational load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The averages were 61.9 FPS (Low), 46.5 FPS (Medium), 40.1 FPS (High), and 25.2 FPS (Ultra). The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 15.4 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 14.9 FPS. The most striking observation is the 44% performance drop from 1440p Low to 4K Low, which dwarfs the 31.8% drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low. This exponential degradation in performance at 4K confirms that the Radeon RX 7600's memory subsystem is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The benchmark results suggest this bandwidth is insufficient for the demands of 4K gaming, particularly at higher settings, where the fill rate requirements outpace the available memory throughput. The GPU's boost clock of 2655 MHz and 2048 shading units provide ample compute power for lower resolutions, but the 4K data points to a memory ceiling.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20258 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, is only 0.6% faster in synthetic tests. This parity is interesting, as it suggests that in real-world gaming, the performance characteristics are likely very similar, with the 8 GB frame buffer being a shared limitation. The FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS is substantial, but the game's engine at 4K Ultra appears to be demanding more texture and pixel data than the 128-bit memory bus can efficiently deliver, leading to the observed 25.2 FPS result.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. With a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 18 MB of shared L3 cache, it provides a solid foundation for gaming. The measured FPS at 1080p, particularly the 161.6 FPS on Low settings, indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with sufficient data to prevent a significant bottleneck at this resolution. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 910, is strong enough for the game's logic and physics calculations.

However, the CPU's role becomes less critical as the resolution increases. The fact that FPS drops so dramatically from 1440p to 4K, even on Low settings, suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in those scenarios, not the CPU. The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 19850 puts it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its performance is nearly identical to rivals like the i7-9700 (0.1% ahead) and i7-8700 (0.2% behind). This indicates that the CPU is a very capable partner for the RX 7600, ensuring that the graphics card is the primary determinant of performance in Evolve at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 pair is ranked 1173 out of 1695 total combos. This places it in the 69th percentile of all tested systems, which is a solid mid-pack result. This ranking seems to be heavily influenced by the GPU's performance ceiling at 4K, as the system excels at 1080p and performs admirably at 1440p, but falls behind on the most demanding configurations.

The rank suggests that while this combo is well-balanced for mainstream gaming, it is not a top-tier performer for Evolve at extreme settings. The data implies that to achieve a higher rank, a user would need a GPU with more memory bandwidth and capacity. The combo's overall standing is a reflection of its strength at 1080p and 1440p, where it delivers high frame rates that many other combinations may not achieve, but its weakness at 4K prevents it from climbing higher in the rankings. It is a configuration that prioritizes smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay over maximum visual fidelity at high resolutions.