Evolve

The benchmark data for Evolve on the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination shows a clear hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. The measured results indicate that the Ultra preset is consistently the most demanding, while Low provides the highest frame rates, with Medium and High falling predictably in between.

Settings Recommendations

The data shows that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1920x1080, where it produces an average of 120.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 82.7 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 47.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay on most displays. The High preset offers a more balanced experience, delivering 171.4 FPS at 1920x1080, 115.2 FPS at 2560x1440, and 64.5 FPS at 3840x2160. For 4K gaming, High is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS, though barely.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Medium preset is a strong middle ground. It provides 221.3 FPS at 1920x1080, 144.8 FPS at 2560x1440, and 84.2 FPS at 3840x2160. The Low preset is the performance king, hitting 281.6 FPS at 1080p, 189.3 FPS at 1440p, and 109.5 FPS at 4K. Based on the measured rows, the recommended experience for this combo is High at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440, as it maintains high frame rates while presumably retaining more visual detail than Medium or Low. At 3840x2160, High is the only preset that crosses the 60 FPS line, making it the best choice for that resolution despite the tighter margin.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver of the frame rates in this benchmark data. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the demands of Evolve at all tested settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz, combined with its 6144 shading units, produce the raw compute throughput necessary for the high frame rates observed. The RTX 5070's 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs handle pixel and texture processing, contributing to the consistent scaling from Low to Ultra settings.

The GPU's performance percentile of 83 indicates it sits above most other graphics cards in the database. Its average benchmark score of 41687 places it near the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, which scores 41610 (0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla M40, which scores 41897 (0.5% higher). The RTX 5070 is also close to the GeForce RTX 3090, which has an average score of 41441, with the RTX 5070 being 0.6% higher. This positioning suggests the RTX 5070 is a capable performer for this generation of games.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-12400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 339 out of 1695 combos for Evolve. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall performance level. The rank reflects the combined ability of the CPU and GPU to handle the game's workload, and the measured data shows that the GPU is often the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high.

The combo rank of 339 is a relative measure, and it shows that this system is well above the median performance level for Evolve. The data does not provide direct comparisons to other combos within this specific game, but the rank itself is a useful indicator of where this system stands among the 1695 tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 281.6 FPS, which is the highest measured value for this combo. Medium drops to 221.3 FPS, High to 171.4 FPS, and Ultra to 120.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 161.0 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the scaling continues. Low produces 189.3 FPS, Medium 144.8 FPS, High 115.2 FPS, and Ultra 82.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 106.6 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap than at 1080p but still substantial. The Ultra preset at this resolution is playable, but it may not be ideal for competitive play where higher refresh rates are preferred.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops considerably. High is the only setting that breaks the 60 FPS barrier with 64.5 FPS. Medium follows at 84.2 FPS, which is actually higher than High, an anomaly in the data. Low produces 109.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and likely not suitable for smooth gameplay. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration, and this combo cannot maintain a high frame rate there.

FAQ

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset is the only one that exceeds 60 FPS at 3840x2160, with an average of 64.5 FPS. Medium is slightly higher at 84.2 FPS, but High is the most balanced for visual quality and playability.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers an average of 82.7 FPS, which is playable but lower than the 115.2 FPS from High. Players may prefer High for a smoother experience.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 281.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the peak performance for this system in the data.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data shows frame rates above 280 FPS at Low settings, which suggests the GPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1080p. The CPU may become more relevant at these very high frame rates.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 339 out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations in the database.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 161.0 FPS, with Low at 281.6 FPS and Ultra at 120.6 FPS. This shows a substantial performance cost for the highest settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data access, and its 65 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption. In the context of Evolve, this CPU is sufficient to feed the RTX 5070 at most settings, but the data suggests it may become a limiting factor at 1080p with Low settings where frame rates exceed 280 FPS.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19221 places it near the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i5-1335U, which scores 19167 (0.3% higher). It is also close to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, which scores 19364 (0.7% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7773X, which scores 18979 (1.3% lower). The i5-12400F's percentile of 77 indicates it performs better than most CPUs in the database.

The CPU's single-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 909 and cinebench r23 single-core score of 2332, is strong enough to handle the game's logic. The multi-threaded capabilities, shown by the cinebench r23 multicore score of 16518, ensure that background tasks and game threads are managed effectively. Overall, the CPU is a capable partner for the RTX 5070, providing enough headroom for most gaming scenarios without becoming a major bottleneck.