Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers a wide performance envelope in Evolve, with frame rates that scale predictably from high-refresh 1080p down to demanding 4K. The data shows a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps the pipeline fed at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a steep and consistent drop as resolution increases, a classic sign of a GPU-limited configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 192.3 FPS. Scaling to 1440p drops that to 126.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 34%. Moving to 4K at Low yields 74.6 FPS, which is 61% below the 1080p Low figure. This pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary constraint once pixel count rises, while the Core i5-12400F has ample headroom.

The gap narrows when settings are cranked up. At High settings, the 1080p result is 119.3 FPS, 1440p is 75.4 FPS, and 4K is 45.2 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 40%, compared to a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, showing that the GPU’s workload increases almost linearly with resolution. At Ultra, the pattern becomes more punishing: 1080p Ultra hits 78.5 FPS, 1440p Ultra falls to 56.3 FPS, and 4K Ultra plunges to 28.9 FPS. The 1080p-to-4K Ultra delta is 63%, the largest relative loss across all settings, confirming that the game’s Ultra preset places a heavy load on the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth.

The scaling behavior suggests that at 1080p Low, the system is approaching a CPU ceiling. The 192.3 FPS result is likely near the maximum achievable with this processor’s six cores and 12 threads, as the GPU has plenty of headroom at such a low workload. The benchmark data supports this: the i5-12400F scores 909 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3481 in passmark_single_thread, placing it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. This is enough to push high frame rates, but not so high that it becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6700 XT’s specifications directly explain the measured results. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the card offers 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Evolve’s textures at 4K but becomes a limiting factor at Ultra settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2581 MHz and game clock of 2424 MHz are relatively high for the RX 6000 series, contributing to the strong 1080p numbers. The card’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game’s particle effects and post-processing, but the 40 RT cores are irrelevant here as Evolve does not use ray tracing.

The GPU’s passmark_g3d score of 19786 and its 77th percentile ranking among all GPUs align with the observed frame rates. The card’s average benchmark score of 33721 places it within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800, and it is 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A5000. This competitive positioning is reflected in the game: at 1440p High, the combo delivers 75.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. At 1080p High, the 119.3 FPS result is smooth, and the 148.9 FPS at Medium shows the GPU can easily handle the game’s default settings.

The 12 GB VRAM is a key asset. At 4K High, the card maintains 45.2 FPS, indicating that memory capacity is not a bottleneck. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 28.9 FPS, which is below playable thresholds and suggests that the GPU’s compute throughput, not memory, is the constraint. The card’s fp32 performance of 13.21 TFLOPS is solid for the game’s era, but Evolve’s Ultra settings add significant shader complexity that this mid-range card cannot sustain at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 952 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 44th percentile. This mid-pack ranking is surprising given the individual component scores, but it reflects the game’s modest system requirements. The CPU’s multi-threaded score of 16518 in cinebench_r23_multicore and the GPU’s passmark_g3d score of 19786 are both above average, yet the combo does not crack the top half of tested configurations.

The ranking suggests that many other combos in the database feature higher-end GPUs that push Evolve to its frame rate limits. The i5-12400F’s nearest CPU rivals show a tight cluster: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X. The RX 6700 XT’s nearest GPU rivals include the RX 6800, which is 0.7% faster, and the RX 480, which is 1% slower. These small deltas indicate that the combo’s ranking is less about component weakness and more about the game’s low demand for high-end hardware.

In practical terms, the 952nd rank means this combo is outclassed by roughly 44% of tested systems, but those systems are likely using flagship GPUs. For a mid-range pairing from 2021 and 2022, the performance is respectable. The data shows that the combo is not a top-tier performer, but it delivers consistent frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, which is more important for playability than raw ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. Low settings produce 192.3 FPS, Medium yields 148.9 FPS, High delivers 119.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 78.5 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 23% reduction, while Medium to High is a 20% reduction, and High to Ultra is a 34% reduction. This indicates that the Ultra preset adds a significant load beyond High, likely through enhanced shadows and ambient occlusion.

At 1440p, the numbers are 126.5 FPS for Low, 102.7 FPS for Medium, 75.4 FPS for High, and 56.3 FPS for Ultra. The Low-to-Medium drop is 19%, Medium-to-High is 27%, and High-to-Ultra is 25%. The 1440p results are more consistent in their scaling, suggesting the GPU is becoming the limiting factor at this resolution. The 56.3 FPS at Ultra is borderline for a smooth experience, but the 75.4 FPS at High is acceptable.

At 4K, the results are 74.6 FPS for Low, 57.3 FPS for Medium, 45.2 FPS for High, and 28.9 FPS for Ultra. The Low-to-Medium drop is 23%, Medium-to-High is 21%, and High-to-Ultra is 36%. The 4K Ultra result is unplayable, while the 4K Low result is smooth. The 4K High result of 45.2 FPS is borderline, but the 4K Medium result of 57.3 FPS is more viable.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p users, the High preset at 119.3 FPS is the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering improved textures and effects over Medium. The Ultra preset at 78.5 FPS is also playable, but the 34% drop from High is not worth the visual gain.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 102.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience with good detail. The High preset at 75.4 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize visuals, but the Medium preset’s higher frame rate reduces input lag. The Ultra preset at 56.3 FPS is not recommended for competitive play.

For 4K, the Low preset at 74.6 FPS is the only setting that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 57.3 FPS is playable but requires some compromise, while the High preset at 45.2 FPS is only suitable for slower-paced gameplay. The Ultra preset at 28.9 FPS should be avoided.

Overall, the data suggests that the combo is best suited for 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where it delivers frame rates that match the GPU’s capabilities. The 4K results are usable only at Low settings, reflecting the card’s mid-range positioning.