Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Evolve, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The data indicates that the pairing is well-balanced, with the GPU being the primary driver of frame rates at higher settings. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to determine the optimal configuration and contextualize the combo's standing among tested hardware pairings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistently smooth frame rate in Evolve?*

A: At 2560x1440, the combo delivers 96.5 FPS on High settings and 127 FPS on Medium, making it the optimal resolution for balancing visual fidelity with performance. While 1920x1080 yields higher frame rates, the 1440p results are already well above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Ultra preset impact performance compared to High at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 37.2 FPS, which is a significant drop from the High preset's 56.4 FPS at the same resolution. This represents a reduction of over 34% in average frame rate, making Ultra impractical for 4K play.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU create a bottleneck at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The measured 240.9 FPS at 1080p Low is the highest value in the dataset, indicating that the GPU is still capable of pushing frame rates well beyond standard display refresh rates. The Core i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provide sufficient headroom to avoid limiting the GPU at this settings level.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings at 2560x1440?

A: The data shows 162.1 FPS on Low and 127 FPS on Medium at 1440p, a difference of 35.1 FPS. This suggests that Medium settings offer a substantial visual upgrade while retaining a frame rate that exceeds most high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities.

*Q: How does this combo's performance rank compared to all other tested combinations in Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 609th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the 64th percentile of all tested systems. This indicates that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it outperforms the majority of tested hardware pairings.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 6800 XT sufficient for the highest resolution tested?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 37.2 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. However, at High settings (56.4 FPS), the 16 GB frame buffer is sufficient to maintain a playable experience, suggesting VRAM capacity is not the limiting factor at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide the computational throughput necessary for a fast-paced FPS like Evolve. The processor's L3 cache of 18 MB (shared) and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 contribute to its ability to feed data to the GPU efficiently.

In the context of this game's results, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less burdened. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 240.9 FPS, a figure that requires strong per-core performance to handle the game's simulation and draw-call overhead. The processor's single-thread score of 909 in 3DMark and 2332 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicates it has the necessary single-thread grunt for this task. The multi-threaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16518, ensures that background tasks and game threads do not introduce stutter.

Benchmark comparisons show the i5-12400F is closely matched with the Intel Core i7-8700K, with a deltaPct of 0.1% in average benchmark scores. This places the CPU in a performance tier that is more than adequate for a game released in 2015, as Evolve's engine is not likely to be heavily multi-threaded. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this configuration, as frame rates scale consistently with GPU load changes across resolutions. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 37.2 FPS, the CPU's utilization would be relatively lower, confirming that the processor provides ample headroom for the RX 6800 XT.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz drive its 4608 shading units, resulting in 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. This hardware configuration is the dominant factor in the measured FPS results for Evolve.

The GPU's capabilities are directly reflected in the frame rates across all tested settings. At 3840x2160, the RX 6800 XT manages 90.6 FPS on Low settings but drops to 37.2 FPS on Ultra, demonstrating the significant load that 4K resolution places on the graphics pipeline. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is particularly relevant at this resolution, as higher texture detail presets require more memory; the data shows that High settings (56.4 FPS) are playable while Ultra (37.2 FPS) is not. At 2560x1440, the card delivers a comfortable 96.5 FPS on High and 162.1 FPS on Low, indicating that this resolution is the sweet spot for maintaining high frame rates with visual quality.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its strong performance. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 24980 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which has an average score 2.6% lower, and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, which is 1.9% lower. This places the RX 6800 XT in a competitive position relative to modern GPUs, making it more than capable of handling a title from 2015. The data indicates that for Evolve, the GPU's performance is the primary determinant of frame rate, especially at higher resolutions and settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal settings in Evolve with this combo. For a target of 60 FPS or higher, the following presets are viable at each resolution:

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, delivering 90.6 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 75.2 FPS, which is also above the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual improvement may not justify the 15.4 FPS drop from Low. The High preset at 56.4 FPS is borderline, while Ultra at 37.2 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best balance, providing 96.5 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the 4K experience while retaining most of the visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 127 FPS offers an even higher frame rate for competitive play, but the jump from High is less impactful visually. The Ultra preset at 67.4 FPS is playable but does not maintain the high refresh rates that the other presets achieve.

At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 145.9 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. The Medium preset at 187.1 FPS and Low preset at 240.9 FPS are available for users prioritizing maximum frame rates. The Ultra preset at 100.3 FPS is the only setting that dips below the 144 FPS mark, but it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the most balanced configuration for this combo, offering a 127 FPS average that exceeds high-refresh-rate monitor capabilities while providing a noticeable visual upgrade over Low settings. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only way to achieve a fluid experience, whereas those with 1080p panels can comfortably run High settings without sacrificing performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 609th out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the upper 36% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the combined capabilities of the Core i5-12400F and RX 6800 XT, which together deliver frame rates that are competitive with many more modern and expensive setups.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is solid but not exceptional. The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19221 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (0.7% higher). This indicates that the processor is well-matched to the GPU, providing enough compute power to avoid bottlenecking the graphics card in most scenarios.

The GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, with an average benchmark score of 49982 placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A550M (0.5% higher) and the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (1.7% higher), showing that the RX 6800 XT holds its own against newer competition. The GPU's high percentile ranking is the primary driver of the combo's overall position in the 1695-combo field.

The rank of 609 suggests that while this combo is not in the top tier of tested systems, it outperforms a majority of them. The measured FPS data supports this, as the combo achieves playable frame rates at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra. For a game like Evolve, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this hardware pairing provides a robust experience that exceeds the requirements for smooth gameplay. The combination of a strong CPU and an even stronger GPU ensures that users can expect consistent performance across a wide range of settings and resolutions.