Evolve

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a combination built on a foundation of high-frequency, multi-threaded processing and a substantial graphics pipeline. In Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, this pairing produces a wide spectrum of frame rates that are heavily dependent on the selected resolution and quality preset. The data reveals a system capable of delivering playable performance even at demanding 4K Ultra settings, while simultaneously pushing beyond 300 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a versatile configuration for both competitive and high-fidelity play.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its configuration includes a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. For a game like Evolve, which was released before the proliferation of high-core-count CPUs, the balance of single-thread speed and multi-thread headroom is critical. The processor's 3DMark scores illustrate this balance: a single-thread score of 960 and a 16-thread score of 7314. This indicates that while the CPU can handle the primary game logic efficiently, it also possesses significant parallel processing capability for background tasks and engine overhead.

The benchmark results suggest that at lower resolutions, the CPU’s performance ceiling is a key factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 308.7 FPS, a figure that is more likely constrained by the engine's frame submission rate than by the GPU. The processor’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 further support this, showing a robust ability to feed the GPU with draw calls. In contrast, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 50.2, a clear sign that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache likely help maintain stable frame pacing in the chaotic, monster-heavy encounters typical of Evolve, where multiple entities and physics calculations are active.

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

Q: How does the Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The data shows the i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% faster than both the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099). It is 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365).

*Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo can achieve in Evolve?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 308.7, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset. This represents the peak performance envelope for this pairing.

*Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti capable of handling 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 72.8 FPS. However, moving to the Ultra preset at the same resolution drops the average to 50.2 FPS, which may not be ideal for all players seeking high refresh rates.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 208.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 89.1 FPS. This represents a decrease of 119.1 FPS, or roughly 57%, when switching from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti falls into the 85th percentile for all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of graphics cards in the database. Its average benchmark score is 44900.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti's performance compare to the RTX 5090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti is slightly slower, with an average score 0.6% lower than the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152). It also trails the Intel Arc A730M by 1.5% and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT by 1.6%, but it is 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 580.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and expected trend of decreasing performance as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop is revealing. At the Low settings preset, the average frame rate falls from 308.7 FPS at 1920x1080 to 208.2 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 117.4 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a 62% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K. The scaling at Ultra settings shows a similar pattern: 128.2 FPS at 1080p, 89.1 FPS at 1440p, and 50.2 FPS at 4K, a 61% drop.

These figures indicate that the RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant limiting factor as resolution climbs. The CPU’s performance remains relatively constant, but the GPU’s workload increases exponentially with pixel count. The fact that the FPS at 4K Low (117.4) is still higher than the FPS at 1440p Ultra (89.1) demonstrates that resolution has a more significant impact on performance than the quality preset. This suggests that players targeting 4K should prioritize resolution and adjust settings downwards, while those at 1080p are likely to be CPU-limited or engine-limited, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames far faster than the rest of the system can process them.

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

Analyzing the measured rows, the optimal preset is context-dependent based on the display's refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 184.4 FPS offers a massive visual upgrade over Low (308.7 FPS) while still remaining comfortably above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold. The Medium preset at 235.6 FPS is also an excellent choice for high-refresh 1080p panels, providing a balance between visual fidelity and speed. At 1440p, the High preset at 123.2 FPS is the sweet spot, as it delivers a smooth experience for 120 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 89.1 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for competitive play.

For 4K, the data suggests that the High preset is the most viable option for a consistent experience, yielding 72.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 50.2 FPS dips below the 60 FPS target, making it less desirable for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 4K (117.4 FPS) is technically playable but sacrifices too much visual quality to be recommended for a game that relies on environmental awareness. Therefore, the High preset is generally the best compromise between fidelity and performance across all resolutions, with Medium serving as a strong alternative for those prioritizing frame rate.

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

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested shows the highest performance. The Low preset averages 308.7 FPS. The Medium preset averages 235.6 FPS. The High preset averages 184.4 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 128.2 FPS. All settings at this resolution are well above the 60 FPS standard, indicating the GPU is not the bottleneck.

2560x1440: At 1440p, performance remains strong. The Low preset averages 208.2 FPS. The Medium preset averages 158.7 FPS. The High preset averages 123.2 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 89.1 FPS. The scaling here shows a clear penalty for Ultra settings, but all presets remain playable on standard 60 Hz monitors.

3840x2160: At 4K, the GPU workload becomes significant. The Low preset averages 117.4 FPS. The Medium preset averages 88.9 FPS. The High preset averages 72.8 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 50.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS mark, highlighting the extreme demands of 4K rendering.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific configuration of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 218th out of 1695 tested combos in the database for Evolve. This places it in the top 13% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a desktop setup. The ranking indicates that while this combo is not at the absolute top tier of performance—which would likely be reserved for flagship CPUs paired with the most powerful GPUs—it outperforms the vast majority of other combinations, including many with higher-end components.

The rank of 218 is particularly noteworthy given the CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combo’s in-game rank is slightly lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest, implying that the game’s engine may not fully scale with the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities or that there are diminishing returns at very high frame rates. Nevertheless, the data confirms that this is a high-performance pairing that places it firmly in the upper echelon of systems capable of running Evolve smoothly.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of visual fidelity, equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz, combined with 7680 shading units, allow for massive parallel processing power, as evidenced by its 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance. For a 2015 title like Evolve, the 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game’s textures and geometry, even at 4K, meaning VRAM capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor. The memory bandwidth is also ample for the game’s data streaming requirements.

The GPU's role is most apparent in the scaling from 1080p to 4K. The benchmark data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070 Ti’s performance, which ranks in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, allows the system to maintain high frame rates at 1440p High (123.2 FPS) and even 4K High (72.8 FPS). The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with the game’s rendering features, although Evolve was released before the widespread adoption of ray tracing. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti provides a robust foundation for this title, with its compute capabilities far exceeding the game’s requirements, essentially ensuring that the only barrier to higher frame rates at lower resolutions is the CPU or game engine itself.