Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Evolve. The data shows a combination that scales predictably with graphical load, with the GPU acting as the primary performance arbiter across all tested settings. This pairing sits in the 65th percentile of all tested combos for this title, indicating a solid mid-tier placement, though the gap between Low and Ultra presets reveals the hardware's limits at higher visual fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this workload. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 99.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 70.2 FPS at 2560x1440, a 29.5% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160 brings the average down to 40.9 FPS, which is a 58.9% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the RX 6650 XT's rendering capabilities are the limiting factor; the Core i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads are not the bottleneck in this scenario.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at the Ultra preset. The 1080p result of 69.4 FPS drops to 45.2 FPS at 1440p (a 34.9% loss) and then to 28.9 FPS at 4K (a 58.4% loss from 1080p). This consistent ~58-59% total loss from 1080p to 4K across both High and Ultra settings confirms that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are being saturated as resolution increases. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth, appears adequate for 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain fluidity at 4K Ultra.

Conversely, the Low preset shows a much flatter curve, suggesting the CPU has more headroom. From 166.1 FPS at 1080p, the frame rate drops to 115.1 FPS at 1440p (a 30.7% loss) and then to 64.9 FPS at 4K (a 60.9% loss from 1080p). While the percentage loss is similar, the absolute values remain high enough that even 4K Low is playable. The data suggests that the i5-13400F, with its boost clock of 4.60 GHz and strong single-thread performance, can feed the GPU adequately at lower settings, but the GPU's fill rate becomes the wall as resolution climbs.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global ranking for Evolve, this specific CPU-GPU combination achieves a rank of 1104 out of 1695 tested combos. This places it in the 65.1% percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of all configurations in the database for this game. The ranking reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing, where the GPU's mid-range positioning (72nd percentile among all GPUs) is slightly offset by the CPU's stronger standing (82nd percentile among all CPUs).

The benchmark scores for the individual components support this assessment. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25236 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, showing it is a competitive modern processor. The GPU's average score of 29024 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0% delta) and only 0.5% behind the Intel Arc A370M. This suggests that in Evolve, the combo's rank is largely determined by the GPU's rasterization performance rather than any CPU limitation, as the CPU is clearly capable of keeping up with more powerful graphics cards.

The data indicates that this combination is not optimized for chasing maximum frame rates at 4K Ultra, where it falls to 28.9 FPS, but it provides a robust experience for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and respectable 1440p performance. The rank of 1104 out of 1695 is a realistic assessment of a mid-range setup that prioritizes value over absolute performance, though the benchmark data shows it is far from the bottom of the pack.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is the decisive component in this pairing. Its specifications—8 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 128-bit bus, and 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth—are modest by modern standards but appropriate for a card of this class. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2055 MHz and a boost clock of 2635 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz, allowing it to sustain high frequencies under load. This results in a pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 337.3 GTexel/s, which are directly relevant to Evolve's fast-paced FPS rendering.

The card's RDNA 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC, includes 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs. The FP32 performance of 10.79 TFLOPS provides the raw compute necessary for the game's effects, but the data shows that the memory subsystem is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 28.9 FPS is particularly telling, as it indicates that the 8 GB frame buffer is insufficient for the combination of high resolution and maxed-out settings, causing the GPU to thrash.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 72 places it above average, and its nearest rivals—the RX 6800M (0% delta), RX 470 (0.1%), and Arc A370M (-0.5%)—highlight its competitive position. However, the measured FPS in Evolve shows that it is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p High, the card delivers 99.6 FPS, which is smooth for competitive play, while at 1440p High it maintains 70.2 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and 1.4 Vulkan API ensure compatibility with modern rendering paths, though the game's age means these features are not fully stressed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are uniformly strong: Low settings produce an average of 166.1 FPS, Medium achieves 129.9 FPS, High reaches 99.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69.4 FPS. This shows a 96.7 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings, giving users a wide range of choices depending on whether they prioritize frame rate or visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but begin to show strain. Low settings deliver 115.1 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p monitor. Medium settings drop to 85.9 FPS, still smooth for most users. High settings produce 70.2 FPS, which is on the edge of what might be considered optimal for fast-paced FPS action. Ultra settings fall to 45.2 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less fluid, and the gap between Low and Ultra here is 69.9 FPS.

The 3840x2160 results are the most demanding. Low settings average 64.9 FPS, making it the only 4K preset that is consistently playable. Medium settings drop to 47.6 FPS, High settings to 40.9 FPS, and Ultra to 28.9 FPS. The data shows a 36 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K, with only the Low preset providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Across all resolutions, the scaling from Medium to High is consistent, but the jump from High to Ultra is disproportionately large, suggesting that Ultra settings enable effects that heavily tax the GPU's resources.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 99.6 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, providing a smooth experience without the significant frame rate cost of Ultra (69.4 FPS). The Medium preset at 129.9 FPS is a strong alternative for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it maintains fluidity while still offering decent visuals. The Low preset at 166.1 FPS is excessive for most displays but useful for competitive play where every frame matters.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 85.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it keeps the frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold while offering improved detail over Low. The High preset at 70.2 FPS is also viable for users who prefer better image quality and can tolerate a slightly lower frame rate. The Ultra preset at 45.2 FPS is not recommended for this resolution, as the frame rate drops below what is ideal for a fast-paced shooter. For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 64.9 FPS is the only sensible option, as it is the sole 4K setting that maintains playable performance. The Medium preset at 47.6 FPS and High at 40.9 FPS are marginal, and Ultra at 28.9 FPS should be avoided.

The data suggests that the i5-13400F + RX 6650 XT combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium to High settings. Pushing to Ultra at any resolution results in a disproportionate performance hit, likely due to the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and capacity. For a consistent experience, users should stick to 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where the hardware's capabilities are fully leveraged without exceeding its limits.