Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination places at rank 1580 out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, positioning it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This percentile placement indicates a system that delivers a solid experience, though it is not at the absolute top end for this title. The pairing’s strength lies in its balance: the RTX 3070 provides robust rasterization performance while the i5-12400 offers sufficient throughput to avoid major bottlenecks, resulting in a configuration that consistently produces playable frame rates across most settings and resolutions. The data suggests that this combo is particularly well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and capable 1440p performance, with 4K remaining a challenge on the most demanding presets. The benchmark results show that the system’s overall standing is competitive, with the GPU’s average benchmark score of 17208 and the CPU’s average of 18683 contributing to a well-matched pair that scales predictably with graphical load.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 3700 tested combinations, this i5-12400 + RTX 3070 setup achieves a rank of 1580, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested configurations for Evolve. This is a respectable position that reflects a system capable of handling the game’s requirements with room to spare at mainstream resolutions. The ranking indicates that while there are faster combos, this pairing outperforms a significant majority of alternatives, making it a dependable choice for consistent gameplay. The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals is notably tight, with the AMD EPYC 7643 scoring 0.1% higher, the Intel Core i7-1355U 0.3% higher, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i3-14100F 0.9% lower. This clustering shows that the i5-12400’s processing power is well within the expected range for its class, neither overperforming nor underperforming dramatically. On the GPU side, the RTX 3070’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scores 0.7% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 and AMD Radeon HD 7970M trail by 1% and 1.1% respectively, and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c leads by 1.5%. These narrow deltas confirm that the RTX 3070 is a stable, mid-to-high-tier performer whose capabilities are well-documented and consistent with its ranking.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the gameplay experience across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the High preset yields an average of 131 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth play, but the Low preset jumps to 215 FPS and Medium to 167 FPS, making High the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset drops to 91 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns over High for a substantial performance cost. For 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 88 FPS, maintaining a fluid experience, while Low reaches 144 FPS and Medium hits 112 FPS. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is borderline for competitive play, but High remains the recommended choice for quality without sacrificing responsiveness. At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically: High produces 50 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced action, Medium manages 64 FPS, and Low climbs to 82 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 35 FPS, which is not recommended for serious gaming. For 4K, the Medium preset offers the best experience, providing a playable frame rate with reasonable visual quality, while Low is preferable for those prioritizing performance over aesthetics. The data indicates that the combo’s sweet spot is 1080p High or 1440p High, where it comfortably exceeds 60 FPS with headroom for demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve consistently high frame rates?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with the High preset yields an average of 131 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 215 FPS, making 1080p the resolution where the combo performs most comfortably. At 2560x1440, the High preset still delivers 88 FPS, which is solid, but 4K requires dropping to Medium or Low to maintain playable frame rates.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 88 FPS, while Ultra drops to 61 FPS. This represents a 27 FPS reduction for what is typically a marginal visual improvement, so High is the more sensible choice for maintaining smoothness.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset achieves 64 FPS, and Low reaches 82 FPS, while High drops to 50 FPS and Ultra to 35 FPS. For a playable 4K experience, the Medium preset is the recommended ceiling.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The Low preset averages 215 FPS, while Ultra averages 91 FPS. This is a difference of 124 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant load on the GPU relative to the performance gains it provides.

Q: How does the i5-12400 rank against its closest competitors?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score is 18683, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD EPYC 7643, 0.3% lower than the Intel Core i7-1355U, 0.7% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330, and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F. These deltas show it is closely matched with its peers.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scoring 0.7% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scoring 1% lower, the AMD Radeon HD 7970M scoring 1.1% lower, and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scoring 1.5% higher. This places it in a competitive mid-tier position.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 215 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this configuration. The Medium preset averages 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 192 FPS, showing good stability. The High preset averages 131 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 91 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound, with the CPU providing ample headroom. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 144 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a minimum of 95 FPS and maximum of 129 FPS, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra drops to 61 FPS. The frame rate reduction from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 33% across most settings, which is expected given the increased pixel count. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 82 FPS, Medium averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 73 FPS, High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra averages 35 FPS. The 4K results show a more pronounced drop, with High and Ultra falling below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K provides a playable middle ground, offering 64 FPS on average. This data demonstrates that the combo’s performance scales predictably with resolution, with the most significant performance cliff occurring between 1440p and 4K at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve, given the game’s reliance on GPU rendering. The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game’s textures and effects at 1080p and 1440p. The base clock of 1500 MHz and boost clock of 1725 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, deliver a raw computing throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. This computational power directly translates to the measured FPS figures, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the limiting factor. At 4K with the Ultra preset, the GPU’s workload causes the average FPS to drop to 35, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are strained by the game’s highest settings. In contrast, at 1080p with the Low preset, the GPU easily maintains 215 FPS, showing that it is not overtaxed at lower graphical loads. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 17208 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, scoring 0.7% higher. This performance level suggests that the RTX 3070 is well-matched to the i5-12400, providing a balanced platform where the GPU can fully utilize its capabilities without being bottlenecked by the CPU in most scenarios. The card’s 8 GB VRAM is adequate for Evolve’s requirements, though the 4K Ultra results imply that memory capacity can become a constraint at extreme settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 serves as a capable companion to the RTX 3070, with its 6 cores and 12 threads providing enough processing power to keep the GPU fed. The CPU’s base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with 18 MB of shared L3 cache, ensure that game logic and physics calculations do not become a bottleneck in Evolve. The processor’s average benchmark score of 18683 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are remarkably close in performance, with the AMD EPYC 7643 just 0.1% higher and the Intel Core i3-14100F 0.9% lower. This close grouping indicates that the i5-12400 delivers consistent, expected performance for its class. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is less stressed. For instance, at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the system achieves 215 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can handle high frame rate scenarios without issue. The 3DMark benchmarks reinforce this, with the single-thread score of 910 and the 16-thread score of 5873 showing robust multi-core performance. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility, though the game’s performance is more dependent on GPU load. At 4K with Ultra settings, the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU’s 35 FPS average indicates a GPU-bound scenario. Overall, the i5-12400 provides sufficient computational headroom to support the RTX 3070 across all tested settings, ensuring that the combo’s performance is primarily dictated by the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear scaling trend as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, highlighting the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is 151, with the Low preset reaching 215 FPS and Ultra at 91 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS drops to 101, representing a 33% reduction from 1080p. This drop is consistent across presets: Low falls from 215 to 144 FPS, Medium from 167 to 112 FPS, High from 131 to 88 FPS, and Ultra from 91 to 61 FPS. This proportional decrease indicates that the GPU is scaling as expected with the increased pixel count, with the CPU maintaining its ability to keep up. At 4K, the average FPS falls to 58, a further 43% reduction from 1440p. The Low preset drops to 82 FPS, Medium to 64 FPS, High to 50 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS. The steeper decline from 1440p to 4K, particularly at High and Ultra settings, suggests that the RTX 3070’s 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are becoming saturated, leading to a more pronounced performance penalty. The data reveals that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates, but 4K gaming requires a reduction in settings to stay above 60 FPS. The scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions, as the CPU’s performance remains consistent regardless of the graphical load. This is a typical characteristic for a mid-to-high-end GPU paired with a capable mid-range CPU, where the GPU’s fill rate and memory subsystem dictate the frame rate at higher resolutions. The measured results confirm that the i5-12400 does not hinder the RTX 3070’s performance, allowing the GPU to be the sole determinant of FPS scaling.