Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks near the bottom of the database for Evolve, landing at position 1595 out of 1695 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 6th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it will not deliver a high-performance experience. The data confirms that this is a combination where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions and settings, but the CPU provides a solid foundation that prevents it from being a complete liability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1595 out of 1695 is a clear verdict: this is a low-tier setup for Evolve. The measured frame rates across all tested configurations show that the system struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K, with an average of 18 FPS on High settings and a mere 12 FPS on Ultra. Even at 1440p, the experience is marginal, with the High preset yielding 29.8 FPS. The only configurations that approach smooth gameplay are at 1080p with Low or Medium settings, achieving 75.6 and 60 FPS respectively.

The CPU itself is not the limiting factor in this ranking. The i5-14400F sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32508. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446), are essentially tied, with a deltaPct of 0 and 0.2 respectively. This indicates the processor is more than capable of feeding frames to the GPU in most scenarios. The GPU, however, ranks much lower at the 74th percentile, with an average score of 30158. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (30109) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097), both within a 0.2 deltaPct. This discrepancy in percentile ranking is the core reason the combo performs poorly: a strong CPU is hamstrung by a weak GPU.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of running Evolve at 4K?*

A: Technically yes, but not at playable frame rates. The data shows an average of 18 FPS on High settings and 12 FPS on Ultra at 3840x2160, which falls well below the 30 FPS threshold generally considered the minimum for acceptable gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this setup?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently smooth performance. At Low settings it hits 75.6 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 60 FPS, both of which are solidly playable.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The i5-14400F is essentially tied with its nearest rivals. It scores 32508 on average, which is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446) and Intel Core i7-13705H (32586). It is also statistically identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H, which scores 32513.

*Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Evolve?*

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 comes with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. While this was sufficient for games from the era of its release, the data suggests it struggles with modern titles at high settings, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops at 1440p and 4K.

Q: What is the biggest performance bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The CPU’s high percentile ranking (88th) versus the GPU’s lower one (74th) indicates that the Radeon RX 570 is unable to keep up with the processing power of the i5-14400F, especially at higher resolutions where the graphics load increases.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset?

A: No. The Ultra preset produces the lowest frame rates in every resolution tested, dropping to 12 FPS at 4K and only reaching 34.8 FPS at 1080p. The visual fidelity gain does not justify the massive performance hit.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a steep decline as resolution increases, confirming the GPU’s role as the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 75.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 55.1 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K, the average plummets to 32.1 FPS, which is a 58% drop from the 1080p baseline. This pattern is consistent across all settings, indicating that the RX 570’s rendering capabilities are quickly overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

The scaling is less severe but still pronounced on the High preset. From 48.7 FPS at 1080p, it falls to 29.8 FPS at 1440p (a 39% drop) and then to 18 FPS at 4K (a 63% drop from 1080p). This suggests that the game is heavily pixel-bound at these settings. The fact that the CPU is likely not the issue is supported by the CPU’s strong benchmark scores; the i5-14400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 10 cores, which should be sufficient for a 2015 title. Instead, the 4 GB VRAM and the GPU’s 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being saturated, leading to the observed performance collapse at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the most viable resolution for this combo, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 75.6 FPS, Medium produces exactly 60 FPS, High drops to 48.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34.8 FPS. This shows a clear linear progression where each step up in quality costs roughly 10-15 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system starts to struggle. The Low preset is the only one that remains playable, averaging 55.1 FPS. Medium drops to 39.3 FPS, High falls further to 29.8 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 24.2 FPS. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a loss of nearly 19 FPS, highlighting the GPU’s inability to handle the increased resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo is not viable for gaming. Low settings average 32.1 FPS, Medium drops to 25.9 FPS, High falls to 18 FPS, and Ultra is a slideshow at 12 FPS. None of these meet the 30 FPS minimum for a playable experience, and even the Low preset is borderline. The data clearly shows that 4K is out of reach for this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the decisive factor in this combo’s performance. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proved insufficient for Evolve at higher resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 1244 MHz and base clock of 1168 MHz are modest by modern standards, and its 2048 shading units are tasked with rendering the game’s environments.

The GPU’s benchmark results place it at the 74th percentile, with an average score of 30158. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, scores 30109 (a 0.2% delta), showing that the RX 570 is a mid-tier performer in synthetic tests. However, in actual gameplay, the 4 GB VRAM limit becomes a critical issue. Evolve at 4K Ultra likely exceeds this memory capacity, causing the performance to crater to 12 FPS. The data suggests that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and capacity are the primary bottlenecks, rather than its raw compute power (5.095 TFLOPS FP32).

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a strong partner that is being held back by the GPU. It features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This modern architecture (Raptor Lake) provides ample processing power for a game released in 2015. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps with game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are exceptional, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and single-core score of 3093 demonstrate strong performance. Its average benchmark score of 32508 is nearly identical to its rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584, -0.2% delta) and Intel Core i7-13705H (32586, -0.2% delta). Given this performance, the CPU is not the cause of the low frame rates in Evolve. Instead, it is likely sitting idle while the GPU struggles to keep up, especially at 1440p and 4K where the graphics load is the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, which delivers exactly 60 FPS. This provides a balanced visual quality and smooth gameplay. The Low preset offers a higher frame rate (75.6 FPS) and could be used for competitive play, but the Medium preset is the sweet spot for most users.

For those willing to accept lower frame rates, the High preset at 1080p (48.7 FPS) is playable but not ideal. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as it only reaches 34.8 FPS at 1080p and drops to unplayable levels at higher resolutions. At 1440p, the Low preset (55.1 FPS) is the only viable option, but users should consider dropping to 1080p for a more consistent experience. The 4K resolution is not recommended at any setting, as even the Low preset only achieves 32.1 FPS, which is marginal at best. The data is clear: this combo is designed for 1080p gaming, and the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and visual fidelity.