Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 lands at rank 1424 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. That places this configuration in the 16th percentile of all systems we have on record for this title, meaning roughly 84% of tested pairings deliver higher average frame rates. The ranking is not a condemnation of the hardware itself; rather, it reflects that Evolve is a demanding title and this combo, while competent, sits in the lower-middle tier of our database. The CPU is a modern six-core part that performs far above its position here, but the GPU is the anchor, and its age shows when the resolution and settings climb. The data indicates this is a pairing that can play the game, but you will be making compromises to get there.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1424 out of 1695 is a direct reflection of the GPU's limitations at higher loads. The Intel Core i5-12400F is a strong processor, with a passmark multithread score of 19433 and a single-thread score of 3481, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (0.7% slower), which confirms it is a top-tier performer for its generation. However, the GTX 1070 sits in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331. The GPU's nearest rivals—the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (0.7% faster) and the GeForce GTX 880M (1.3% slower)—show that the 1070 is a mid-pack card in 2024. When combined, the CPU's strength cannot compensate for the GPU's age. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 57.6 FPS, which is playable, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 23.4 FPS, which is not. This spread explains the low overall rank, as the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates at the higher resolutions that push the GPU harder.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear pattern: the "Ultra" preset is not viable at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p it delivers only 57.6 FPS. The "High" preset is the sweet spot for this combo. At 1080p High, the system produces 82.7 FPS, which is smooth for a fast-paced FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 53 FPS, which is borderline but still playable for most users. The "Medium" preset offers a better balance for higher resolutions, with 104.1 FPS at 1080p, 69.6 FPS at 1440p, and 39.8 FPS at 4K. For the best experience, the data suggests using High at 1080p if you have a 1080p monitor. If you are on a 1440p display, High is acceptable, but Medium will provide a more consistent frame rate. Avoid Ultra entirely unless you are willing to accept sub-60 FPS at 1080p, and never use it at 1440p or 4K, where it produces 39 FPS and 23.4 FPS respectively. The Low preset is only useful if you are targeting 4K, where it yields 51.8 FPS, or if you need maximum frame rates for competitive play, where it hits 128.8 FPS at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the combo goes from 82.7 FPS at 1080p to 53 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 27.4 FPS at 4K (a 67% drop from 1080p). This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU that is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The GTX 1070 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K, the game needs to fill more pixels per frame, and the 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute just cannot keep up. The CPU, by contrast, is not the limiting factor here. The i5-12400F's strong single-thread performance (2332 in Cinebench R23) ensures that it can feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the GPU is saturated, and the CPU's headroom becomes irrelevant. The low preset at 4K produces 51.8 FPS, which is a 89% improvement over High at 4K, showing that dropping settings is the only way to get playable frame rates at that resolution. This confirms that the limiting component is the GPU, as the CPU has plenty of power to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low produces 128.8 FPS, Medium 104.1 FPS, High 82.7 FPS, and Ultra 57.6 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High is a 43% improvement, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects are disproportionately taxing on the GTX 1070. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 89.1 FPS for Low, 69.6 FPS for Medium, 53 FPS for High, and 39 FPS for Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High is 36%, which is significant but expected. At 3840x2160, the results are 51.8 FPS for Low, 39.8 FPS for Medium, 27.4 FPS for High, and 23.4 FPS for Ultra. The 4K results are mostly unplayable except for Low, which remains above 30 FPS. The data shows that the combo is most comfortable at 1080p, where even Ultra is above 50 FPS, and 1440p, where Medium and High are viable. The 4K results are only for those who prioritize resolution over frame rate and are willing to use Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the defining component in this pairing. With a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost of 1683 MHz, it is a Pascal architecture chip built on a 16 nm process. It has 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, which gives it a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. In Evolve, these specifications translate to a card that can handle 1080p and 1440p well but struggles at 4K. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1082 and the Passmark G3D score of 13498 put it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's VRAM capacity is not the issue, as 8 GB is sufficient for this game's textures, even at 4K. The issue is raw compute power. The card's FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the game's shading and post-processing effects require more math per pixel. The boost clock of 1683 MHz is not especially high by modern standards, and the card's 150 W TDP suggests it is power-constrained compared to newer parts. The data indicates that the GPU is the reason the combo ranks low, as the CPU is clearly capable of much more.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Evolve at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, but only at 1080p. The measured data shows 82.7 FPS at High settings and 104.1 FPS at Medium, both above 60. At 1440p, it falls below 60 FPS on High (53 FPS) and only exceeds it on Low (89.1 FPS).

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Not at high settings. At 4K, the combo produces 27.4 FPS on High and 23.4 FPS on Ultra, which are not playable. Only the Low preset, at 51.8 FPS, approaches a playable frame rate.

Q: What is the biggest bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The GPU. The GTX 1070 sits in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, while the i5-12400F is in the 77th percentile. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are steep, indicating the GPU is saturated at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The i5-12400F is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-8700K, being 0.1% faster in average benchmark scores. It is 0.7% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS and 1.3% faster than the AMD EPYC 7773X.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset?

A: Only if you have a 1080p monitor and can tolerate 57.6 FPS. At 1440p, Ultra yields 39 FPS, and at 4K it yields 23.4 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What settings provide the best experience for this combo?

A: The data suggests High at 1080p for the best balance of visuals and performance, delivering 82.7 FPS. For 1440p, Medium is the better choice, with 69.6 FPS, as High drops to 53 FPS.