Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 lands at rank 546 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve. This places the configuration in the upper third of all possible pairings, a solid position that reflects a balanced mid-to-high-end setup. The ranking suggests that while this combo won't top any charts, it delivers a performance tier that comfortably handles the game's demands without being a bottleneck-heavy pairing. The data indicates this is a combination where neither component is dramatically outclassing the other, making it a coherent platform for this title rather than a lopsided one.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 546 of 1695, the combo sits in the 67th percentile of tested configurations. This is a strong showing, but not an elite one. The ranking implies that roughly 549 other combinations outperform it, but a substantial majority of pairings fall behind. The position is likely influenced by the CPU's standing among all processors — it ranks in the 82nd percentile — while the GPU sits in the 79th percentile. Both components are above average, and their combined performance in Evolve reflects that synergy. The data suggests this is a dependable pairing for smooth gameplay at high settings, though it may not sustain the most extreme framerates at maximum quality presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1330 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz and a boost clock reaching 2520 MHz. For Evolve, these specifications translate into substantial headroom for texture-heavy scenes and particle effects. The 16 GB frame buffer is particularly relevant at higher resolutions, where memory capacity can become a limiting factor. The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability: a PassMark G3D score of 25381 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 indicate strong rasterization performance. The GPU's nearest rivals show it is tightly clustered with competitors — it sits just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 and 0.3% ahead of the Quadro GV100, with a 0.7% lead over the Radeon HD 7970. These deltas are negligible, meaning the RX 9070 is essentially performance-equivalent to those cards in synthetic tests, though its real-world behavior in Evolve is what the measured FPS captures.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory give it flexibility, though the game's engine likely benefits more from the high boost clock than the core count. In Evolve, which is a fast-paced FPS, single-thread performance often dictates minimum framerates. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 and multi-core score of 21279 suggest it can feed the GPU efficiently without stalling. Its average benchmark score of 25236 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, and it sits within 0.5% of rivals like the Intel Core i7-13620H and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. The deltaPct values — 0.1% ahead of the i7-13620H and 0.5% behind the Ryzen 5 5600X3D — are nominal, indicating the 13400F is a thoroughly average performer among its peers. For Evolve, this means the CPU will not be the primary constraint in most scenarios, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear progression across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 246.2 FPS on Low, 193.9 FPS on Medium, 149.5 FPS on High, and 104.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that even at the most demanding preset, the combination maintains a framerate well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the CPU and GPU have ample headroom at 1080p. Moving to 2560x1440, the scores drop but remain robust: 168.4 FPS on Low, 129 FPS on Medium, 103.1 FPS on High, and 71 FPS on Ultra. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30-32% of the framerate across all settings, which is a typical scaling factor and points to the GPU beginning to take on more of the load. At 3840x2160, the pattern continues but with sharper declines: 94.8 FPS on Low, 73.6 FPS on Medium, 56 FPS on High, and 37.8 FPS on Ultra. The Ultra preset at 4K falls below 40 FPS, which is the only configuration that drops under playable thresholds. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, as the framerate halving from 1080p to 4K at High settings (149.5 to 56) far exceeds what CPU limitations would produce.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: The 2560x1440 Ultra preset delivers 71 FPS, while 3840x2160 High yields 56 FPS. The data suggests 1440p Ultra is the highest quality setting that stays above 60 FPS.

*Q: How does the combo rank against other CPU+GPU pairings in Evolve?*

A: It ranks 546th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the 67th percentile of all configurations.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: No. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 246.2 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. The CPU's single-thread score of 3004 in Cinebench R23 indicates it is not limiting the GPU at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The GPU has 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth from its 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. This high bandwidth supports the texture streaming and high-resolution assets in Evolve, contributing to the strong 4K Low score of 94.8 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365).

Q: Which settings preset shows the largest relative drop from 1080p to 4K?

A: The Ultra preset drops from 104.8 FPS at 1080p to 37.8 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 64%. The Low preset drops by 61.5% (246.2 to 94.8), showing that the Ultra settings amplify the resolution penalty more significantly.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Ultra at 2560x1440 as the sweet spot for this combo, delivering 71 FPS while maintaining the highest visual fidelity. Dropping to High at 1440p yields 103.1 FPS, which is a substantial gain of over 45% from Ultra, making it a strong alternative for players who prefer higher refresh rates. At 1080p, High settings at 149.5 FPS offer an excellent balance, but the 104.8 FPS Ultra preset is also viable and provides the full visual package. For 4K, the choice is constrained: High at 56 FPS is playable but borderline, while Medium at 73.6 FPS is the recommended compromise for a smoother experience. The Low preset at 4K (94.8 FPS) is an option for competitive play, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for the modest gain over Medium. Overall, the data suggests that 1440p Ultra is the optimal configuration for this combo to maximize both quality and framerate.

Resolution Scaling

The framerate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a shift in the bottleneck. At 1080p, the combo is likely CPU-limited at Low settings, where 246.2 FPS far exceeds what the GPU needs to render. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, are sufficient to drive high framerates, but as resolution climbs, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 31% (149.5 to 103.1 FPS), which is a typical GPU-driven scaling curve. From 1440p to 4K at High, the drop is 45.7% (103.1 to 56 FPS), a steeper decline that underscores the GPU's workload at 4K. At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 1080p to 1440p drops 32.2% (104.8 to 71), and 1440p to 4K drops 46.8% (71 to 37.8). This pattern indicates that the RX 9070's 16 GB memory and 36.13 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are challenged by 4K Ultra, while the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. The data implies that for this game, the GPU is the primary determinant of performance at 1440p and above, while the CPU holds its own at 1080p.