Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 produces a measured performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The combo ranks 1442 out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the lower tier of results. The data is measured, providing a direct look at how this specific CPU and GPU interact across resolutions and settings. The CPU is a modern Alder Lake part, while the GPU is a Pascal-era card, and the benchmark results reveal a clear bottleneck dynamic.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache, and its architecture is Alder Lake on a 10 nm process. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 23444 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3309 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 27827, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it matches the Intel Core i9-10900K (27829, 0% delta) and sits marginally behind the Intel Core i5-12600K (27851, -0.1% delta), while leading the Intel Core i7-13700H (27716, 0.4% delta). The launch MSRP for this CPU is $264.

Given Evolve's 2015 release, the CPU's high single-thread performance (1016 in 3dmark single thread) is more relevant than its multi-thread capabilities, though the 16 threads ensure no CPU bottleneck in most scenarios. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 130.2 FPS, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 7956 and max-thread score of 7952 suggest ample headroom for any game logic or physics that Evolve might throw at it. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking contrasts sharply with the GPU's 51st percentile, setting the stage for a GPU-bound experience in this title.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 1442 out of 1695 tested combinations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The i5-12600KF averages 27827, which is exactly 0% different from the Intel Core i9-10900K (27829) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700H (27716).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The GTX 1070 sits in the 51st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12331.

Q: What is the highest measured FPS?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 130.2, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest measured FPS?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 23.4, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The launch MSRP for the GTX 1070 is 379 USD.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS drops are steep as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 79.9 at 1920x1080 to 52.4 at 2560x1440, and further to 30.4 at 3840x2160. This represents a drop of 27.5 FPS from 1080p to 1440p, and a drop of 22.0 FPS from 1440p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is from 130.2 to 87.4 to 49.1. The scaling pattern strongly indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and high multi-thread scores (23444 in R23) suggest it has ample headroom, while the GTX 1070's 8 GB VRAM and 256.3 GB/s bandwidth are strained by the 4K resolution. The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at lower resolutions, but narrows at 4K, which is a classic sign of a GPU hitting its compute limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 130.2 FPS on Low, 99.3 on Medium, 79.9 on High, and 56.1 on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 87.4 on Low, 70.7 on Medium, 52.4 on High, and 35.4 on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the results are 49.1 on Low, 41.1 on Medium, 30.4 on High, and 23.4 on Ultra. These numbers show a consistent pattern where each step up in settings costs roughly 20-30 FPS at 1080p, but the cost narrows at 4K due to the GPU's limits. The 1080p Low result of 130.2 FPS is the only measurement that exceeds 100 FPS, while the 4K Ultra result of 23.4 FPS is the only measurement below 30 FPS. The 1440p Medium result of 70.7 FPS stands out as a strong middle-ground figure, offering a playable frame rate without the steep penalty of Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

With a rank of 1442 out of 1695, this combo sits in the bottom 15% of all tested combinations in Evolve. This is a surprisingly low rank given the CPU's strength. The i5-12600KF is in the 84th percentile of CPUs, but the GTX 1070 is only in the 51st percentile of GPUs. The data implies that the GPU is the dominant factor in this ranking. The GTX 1070's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 (12241, 0.7% delta) and the GTX 1650 SUPER (12504, -1.4% delta), all of which are similarly positioned in the mid-range. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27827 is nearly identical to the i9-10900K, yet the combo rank remains low, confirming that the GPU's 51st percentile is the anchor. The 4K Ultra result of 23.4 FPS and the 1080p Ultra result of 56.1 FPS both fall below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's mid-range standing.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For a smooth experience at 1920x1080, the High preset offers 79.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra drops to 56.1. At 2560x1440, Medium provides 70.7 FPS, making it the best balance, as High falls to 52.4. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable at 49.1 FPS; Medium drops to 41.1, and High to 30.4. The data suggests that players should prioritize 1080p High or 1440p Medium for the best experience, as 4K Ultra is not viable at 23.4 FPS. The 1080p Medium result of 99.3 FPS offers a significant margin over High, making it a strong choice for competitive play. For those seeking the highest visual fidelity, 1080p Ultra at 56.1 FPS is the only Ultra preset that remains near playable, while 1440p Ultra at 35.4 FPS and 4K Ultra at 23.4 FPS are best avoided.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The GTX 1070 features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost of 1683 MHz. The GPU has 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, producing a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 6.463 TFLOPS. The GPU's average benchmark score is 12331, placing it in the 51st percentile. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.7% ahead of the Quadro K4200 (12241) and 1.4% behind the GTX 1650 SUPER (12504). The data shows that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 23.4 FPS indicates a hard limit in this title. The 256.3 GB/s bandwidth and 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are the primary constraints at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 84th percentile ranking leaves no doubt about where the bottleneck lies. The GPU's 51st percentile ranking directly correlates with the combo's 1442 out of 1695 rank, confirming that the GTX 1070 is the limiting factor in this pairing.