Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT delivers a robust 1080p experience in Evolve, but the data reveals a clear progression of bottlenecks as resolution climbs. At 1080p Low, the combo produces an average of 219.9 FPS, which drops to 135.6 FPS at High settings and 93.6 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the same settings yield 146 FPS (Low), 117 FPS (Medium), and 90.2 FPS (High), with Ultra falling to 63.6 FPS. At 4K, the strain becomes evident: 83.2 FPS on Low, 65.3 FPS on Medium, 52.5 FPS on High, and a demanding 32.9 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that the RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the i5-12400F keeps pace admirably at lower settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate degradation from 1080p to 4K is substantial and nonlinear, which is typical for a GPU-bound title at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p (219.9 FPS) to 1440p (146 FPS) represents a 33.6% drop, while moving to 4K (83.2 FPS) cuts performance by another 43% relative to 1440p. This steep decline suggests that the RX 7700 XT’s 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 35.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are being saturated as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern changes with settings. At Ultra, the drop from 1080p (93.6 FPS) to 1440p (63.6 FPS) is a 32.1% reduction, but the further drop to 4K (32.9 FPS) is a 48.3% reduction from 1440p. This amplification at Ultra indicates that the GPU’s shading units (3456) and ROPs (96) are the limiting factors under heavy load. The 4K Ultra result of 32.9 FPS is barely playable, while 4K High at 52.5 FPS offers a more viable experience.

The data also shows that the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the i5-12400F’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 6 cores with 12 threads are sufficient to push frame rates past 200 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens to a 60.5% difference (83.2 vs. 32.9 FPS), confirming that the GPU is the sole bottleneck at this resolution. The benchmark results indicate that users targeting 4K should prioritize graphical adjustments over CPU upgrades.

FAQ

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

A: The combo achieves an average of 135.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the i5-12400F perform in multi-threaded benchmarks compared to its rivals?

A: The i5-12400F scores 16,518 in Cinebench R23 multicore. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, has an average benchmark score of 19,210, a 0.1% delta, making them statistically equivalent in synthetic tests.

Q: Is the RX 7700 XT capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: At 4K High, the average FPS is 52.5, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 32.9 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings are not suitable for 4K in this title.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The RX 7700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: How does the i5-12400F rank among all CPUs?

A: The processor holds a percentile rank of 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 19,221.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in Evolve?

A: This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 734 out of 1,695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the upper-middle tier of configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel’s 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide sufficient single-thread performance for Evolve, which is a 2015 FPS title that relies heavily on a few cores for game logic and draw calls. The CPU’s 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core help reduce memory latency, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F scores 909 in 3DMark single-thread and 5,912 in max-threads tests. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16,518 and single-core score of 2,332 indicate strong overall compute capability. The processor’s performance is closely matched by the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (-0.7% delta), according to nearest rival data. This suggests that the i5-12400F is not a limiting factor in Evolve at lower resolutions.

The measured FPS data supports this analysis. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 219.9 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s frame generation limit for this game. At 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 146, but this is still 66% higher than the 4K Low result of 83.2 FPS. The CPU’s 12 threads are adequate for Evolve’s multi-threaded tasks, but the game’s age means it likely does not scale beyond 6-8 threads, leaving the i5-12400F’s additional threads underutilized. The 65 W TDP and lack of an integrated GPU make it a focused gaming processor, and the data confirms it delivers consistent performance without throttling in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 219.9 FPS (Low), 169.2 FPS (Medium), 135.6 FPS (High), and 93.6 FPS (Ultra). The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 57.5% reduction in performance, which is expected given the increased shading and texture demands.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 146 FPS (Low), 117 FPS (Medium), 90.2 FPS (High), and 63.6 FPS (Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, ranging from 30.6% (Medium) to 36.4% (Low). This uniformity suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 83.2 FPS (Low), 65.3 FPS (Medium), 52.5 FPS (High), and 32.9 FPS (Ultra). The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60.5%, which is larger than at 1080p (57.5%). This widening gap indicates that the RX 7700 XT’s ROPs and memory bandwidth are being pushed to their limits. The 4K Ultra result of 32.9 FPS is below the 60 FPS standard, while 4K High at 52.5 FPS is borderline playable for slower-paced gameplay.

The data also reveals that Medium settings offer a balanced compromise: 169.2 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 65.3 FPS at 4K. These figures are all above 60 FPS, making Medium the recommended preset for users who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity. High settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K average of 52.5 FPS may require adaptive sync or a lower refresh rate monitor.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Evolve, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 734 out of 1,695 combos, placing it in the 56.7th percentile of all tested configurations. This rank reflects a solid mid-to-upper tier standing, driven by the GPU’s strong compute performance and the CPU’s adequate single-thread capabilities.

The RX 7700 XT has a percentile rank of 73 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,097. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, has an average score of 30,109, a 0% delta, meaning they are statistically identical in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 570 shows a -0.2% delta, indicating slightly lower performance, while the NVIDIA Tesla M60 is 0.4% faster. This GPU’s performance is well-matched to the i5-12400F, which ranks at the 77th percentile among CPUs.

The combo’s rank of 734 suggests that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones likely stems from the GPU’s 12 GB memory capacity, which is sufficient for Evolve but may limit performance in more modern titles with higher VRAM demands. The CPU’s 10 nm process and 65 W TDP also contribute to its efficiency, but they do not provide a distinct advantage over rivals like the i7-8700K, which has a nearly identical average benchmark score (19,210 vs. 19,221).

Overall, this combo is well-balanced for Evolve at 1080p and 1440p, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at 4K. The ranking data indicates that users seeking higher performance would need to upgrade the GPU first, as the CPU’s headroom is sufficient for this title’s demands.