Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces a broad spread of frame rates in Evolve, with the measured results showing a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the combination is largely CPU-limited at lower presets, evidenced by the substantial jump from 74.3 FPS at Ultra to 176.7 FPS at Low. This 102.4 FPS gap between the lowest and highest settings indicates that the graphics card has ample headroom at this resolution, and the frame rate is being constrained by the processor’s ability to feed the GPU. The 10-core, 16-thread i5-13400F, with its 4.60 GHz boost clock, provides sufficient throughput to push well past 100 FPS in most settings, but the scaling pattern suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not being fully utilized until the preset climbs to Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts noticeably. The Ultra preset drops to 50.3 FPS, while Low produces 117.9 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 58.8 FPS (from 176.7 to 117.9), which is a 33% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is 24.0 FPS (from 74.3 to 50.3), a 32% reduction. This consistency across presets indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiter at this resolution, as the pixel count increase affects all settings equally. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p, but the data shows that the card’s 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the ceiling for high-fidelity rendering. The Medium preset at 94.4 FPS represents a strong middle ground, suggesting that the GPU can still maintain high refresh rates if visual demands are moderated.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting component. The High preset manages only 42.9 FPS, while Ultra falls to a near-unplayable 25.6 FPS. The gap between Low (69.2 FPS) and Ultra (25.6 FPS) at 4K is 43.6 FPS, which is a 63% performance penalty for enabling the highest settings. This steep decline underscores the RTX 2070 SUPER’s limitations at 4K, where the 256-bit memory bus and 8 GB frame buffer are insufficient for the pixel throughput required. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the 69.2 FPS average is below the 70 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low shows a 107.5 FPS drop (176.7 to 69.2), which is a 61% reduction, reinforcing that the GPU’s compute throughput is the dominant factor at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, is the decisive component in Evolve’s higher-resolution performance. Its 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units operate at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, delivering a measured FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS. In the context of this game, the GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a bottleneck at 4K. The benchmark results show that the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307 (0.5% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 trails by 2.5% with a score of 21670.

The GPU’s memory configuration directly impacts Evolve’s performance at high settings. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 25.6 FPS, which is 40.5% lower than the 4K High result of 42.9 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset’s additional texture and shadow details exceed the 8 GB frame buffer’s capacity, causing the card to rely on slower memory paging. Conversely, at 1080p, the GPU’s 64 ROPs and 113.3 GPixel/s pixel rate are more than adequate, as evidenced by the 176.7 FPS at Low settings. The card’s 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but are not leveraged by Evolve, which is a traditional rasterized FPS title from 2015. The data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s raw rasterization performance, not its ray tracing capabilities, is what drives results in this game.

Clock behavior further clarifies the GPU’s role. The boost clock of 1770 MHz is the maximum sustained frequency, but the actual performance is governed by thermal and power limits, given the 215 W TDP. The measured FPS at 1440p Medium (94.4 FPS) and 4K Low (69.2 FPS) shows that the card can maintain playable frame rates when the memory bandwidth is not saturated. However, the 25.6 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that the card’s 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is a hard ceiling for this resolution and preset combination. The GPU’s passmark G3D score of 18169 and DirectX 12 score of 67 confirm its mid-range positioning, which is consistent with the measured Evolve results showing a card that excels at 1080p but struggles at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1055 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all possible pairings. This rank is primarily influenced by the GPU’s mid-range performance, as the CPU is substantially stronger. The i5-13400F holds the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25236, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, scores 25201 (0.1% lower). This indicates that the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. In contrast, the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 65th percentile ranking drags the overall combo down, as the GPU’s average score of 22206 is lower than the CPU’s relative standing.

The combo’s rank in Evolve is consistent with its performance in other benchmarks. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 demonstrate strong computational ability, which translates to high frame rates at 1080p where the processor is the bottleneck. The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 is modest, reflecting its age and mid-range positioning. When compared to the nearest rival combos, the i5-13400F’s deltaPct of 0.1% against the i7-13620H is negligible, while the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 0.9% advantage over the GTX TITAN Z (22006) shows that it is marginally faster than that legacy card.

The rank of 1055 out of 1695 suggests that there are 640 combos that perform better in Evolve, mostly featuring newer or higher-tier GPUs. However, the data also shows that this combo outperforms 640 other combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. The gap between this combo and the top performers is primarily due to the GPU’s 4K limitations, as the CPU is capable of supporting much higher frame rates. At 1080p, the combo’s performance is competitive with many modern mid-range systems, as evidenced by the 176.7 FPS at Low settings. The ranking is a composite measure, and the data indicates that the GPU is the component holding this pairing back from a higher position.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 106.7 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most players, while Ultra drops to 74.3 FPS, still playable but with a 30% performance penalty. The Medium preset at 139.7 FPS is the best choice for high refresh rate monitors, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 140 FPS. For 1080p, the data suggests that High is the sweet spot for visual quality, balancing the 106.7 FPS average with the enhanced details. Low at 176.7 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visuals.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 94.4 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a near-100 FPS experience without the steep drop to 50.3 FPS seen at Ultra. High at 71.8 FPS is still viable for those who prefer better visuals, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold. Low at 117.9 FPS is excellent for fast-paced gameplay, but the visual compromise may be too severe for a game like Evolve where enemy visibility can depend on texture clarity. The Ultra preset is not recommended at 1440p, as the 50.3 FPS average is below the smoothness standard for most players.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. Low at 69.2 FPS is the only preset that approaches playability, while Medium at 50.0 FPS is borderline, and High at 42.9 FPS is suboptimal. Ultra at 25.6 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K, the data strongly suggests using Low settings, as it is the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS. The step from Low to Medium at 4K incurs a 19.2 FPS drop (69.2 to 50.0), which is a 28% reduction, and the visual improvement may not justify the performance loss. Players with 4K displays should prioritize Low settings for this combo, or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 176.7 FPS, Medium produces 139.7 FPS, High produces 106.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 74.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a stepwise decline: Low to Medium drops 37.0 FPS (21%), Medium to High drops 33.0 FPS (24%), and High to Ultra drops 32.4 FPS (30%). This consistent degradation indicates that each preset tier adds a similar level of graphical complexity, with the GPU handling the load proportionally. The 102.4 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is the largest across all resolutions, confirming that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 117.9 FPS, Medium at 94.4 FPS, High at 71.8 FPS, and Ultra at 50.3 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 23.5 FPS (20%), Medium to High is 22.6 FPS (24%), and High to Ultra is 21.5 FPS (30%). The percentage reductions are similar to 1080p, but the absolute frame rates are lower, reflecting the increased pixel count. The 67.6 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become the bottleneck. The Medium preset at 94.4 FPS is the closest to a 100 FPS target, while High at 71.8 FPS is the highest preset that remains above 70 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the measured results are: Low at 69.2 FPS, Medium at 50.0 FPS, High at 42.9 FPS, and Ultra at 25.6 FPS. The decline is steep: Low to Medium drops 19.2 FPS (28%), Medium to High drops 7.1 FPS (14%), and High to Ultra drops 17.3 FPS (40%). The High to Ultra drop is the most severe, indicating that the Ultra preset’s memory requirements exceed the GPU’s capabilities. The 43.6 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest absolute gap across resolutions, but the percentage difference is the largest, at 63%. This pattern confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB frame buffer is the primary constraint at 4K, with the Ultra preset causing a disproportionate performance penalty.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?*

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the best resolution, as it delivers the highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 176.7 FPS, while even Ultra maintains 74.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly, with Ultra falling to 50.3 FPS.

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

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% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). It also outperforms the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) by 0.5%. This places the CPU in the 82nd percentile of all processors.

*Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, which produces 69.2 FPS. Medium drops to 50.0 FPS, High to 42.9 FPS, and Ultra to 25.6 FPS. The 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high settings at 4K, making Low the only playable preset.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 176.7 FPS, while Ultra achieves 74.3 FPS. This represents a 102.4 FPS difference, with Ultra being 58% slower. The scaling is consistent across presets, with each tier dropping approximately 30 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1055 out of 1695 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the 62nd percentile. The GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU ranks in the 82nd percentile while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile. The combo outperforms 640 other pairings but trails 640 higher-performing combos.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 94.4 FPS offers the best balance, as it maintains a high frame rate while providing moderate visual quality. High at 71.8 FPS is acceptable, but Ultra at 50.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS standard. Low at 117.9 FPS is optimal for competitive play but sacrifices visual fidelity.