Evolve

# Evolve with Intel Core i5-14400F + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a well-balanced combination for Evolve, a 2015 FPS title that remains sensitive to both CPU and GPU throughput. The combo ranks 835th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all evaluated systems. This position reflects a configuration that can handle the game's demanding 4-player co-op action with substantial headroom at mainstream resolutions, though it trails top-tier hardware by a significant margin in the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 835 out of 1695 tested configurations, this pairing sits just above the median of all systems benchmarked for Evolve. The rank indicates that roughly half of all tested combos deliver higher average frame rates, while the other half fall below. This placement is consistent with a mid-generation CPU paired with a previous-generation GPU — neither component is at the top of its respective product stack, but both are capable performers in their own right.

The CPU itself ranks in the 88th percentile against all processors, showing that the i5-14400F is a strong performer in synthetic workloads. The GPU ranks in the 79th percentile against all graphics cards, which is slightly lower but still respectable. The gap between these two percentile figures suggests the GPU is the more likely bottleneck in Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions where rasterization pressure increases.

In terms of direct rivals, the i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32508 places it within a very tight cluster of competing processors. The Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32513 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 32584 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13705H scores 32586 (-0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 trails slightly at 32446 (+0.2% delta). These sub-1% differences indicate that the CPU's raw compute capability is virtually indistinguishable from its closest competitors, meaning any performance differences in Evolve will stem primarily from the GPU pairing.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to the table, a configuration that provides strong multi-threaded throughput for Evolve's game logic and AI systems. The processor operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.70 GHz, allowing it to handle both demanding single-threaded tasks and parallel workloads effectively. This "Raptor Lake Refresh" architecture, built on a 10 nm process, delivers a 20 MB shared L3 cache that helps maintain high data throughput during gameplay.

In synthetic testing, the CPU demonstrates its capabilities across a range of workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and single-core score of 3093 reveal a balanced design that excels in both parallel and serial tasks. PassMark multi-thread testing yields 25783, while single-thread performance reaches 3723. These scores, combined with the 88th percentile ranking, confirm that the CPU has ample headroom for Evolve's requirements.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus provides flexibility, though the game itself is unlikely to be memory-bandwidth constrained. The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make this a straightforward desktop component. Notably, the CPU lacks integrated graphics, meaning the discrete RX 6750 XT is essential for any display output.

For Evolve specifically, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 202 FPS, a rate where CPU overhead becomes more significant relative to GPU load. The single-threaded strength of the i5-14400F, evidenced by its PassMark single-thread score of 3723, helps maintain high frame rates in scenarios where the game's simulation logic is the primary bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 22 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The GPU packs 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 40 ray tracing cores. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Evolve's texture-heavy environments.

Clock speeds are substantial: the base clock runs at 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock reaching 2600 MHz. This translates to a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s. The GPU delivers 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is more than enough for a 2015 title.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark results show a mixed profile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 and PassMark G3D score of 20700 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Evolve supports modern API features. However, the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 180 and DirectX 12 score of 80 suggest that the card's performance varies significantly depending on the workload and API optimization.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 35327 places it in close competition with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (35264, +0.2% delta) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (35435, -0.3% delta). The AMD Radeon 880M scores 35646 (-0.9% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 reaches 35787 (-1.3% delta). These small deltas mean that in Evolve, the GPU's real-world performance will be dictated more by driver optimization and clock behavior than by raw architectural differences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality settings reveal a clear performance hierarchy. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent playability across all settings. Low settings yield 202 FPS average, Medium achieves 157 FPS, High reaches 119.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 87.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gameplay is never CPU-limited; even at Ultra, the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low settings produce 136.6 FPS, Medium hits 104.4 FPS, High reaches 83.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55.6 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at 1440p represents a significant 27.7 FPS drop, suggesting that Ultra presets introduce effects that heavily tax the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The 55.6 FPS at Ultra is still playable but hovers near the edge of smooth motion for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings manage 76.4 FPS, Medium drops to 59.2 FPS, High yields 49.6 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 30.3 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is below the 30 FPS console-style target and would be considered demanding even for modern hardware. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 46.1 FPS reduction, a 60% performance loss, which highlights the GPU's bandwidth constraints at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 60 FPS in 1440p High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 83.3 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. Even at Ultra settings, the combo produces 55.6 FPS, which is close to but slightly below the 60 FPS mark.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F scores 32508 in average benchmark score, nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H at 32513 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 32584 (-0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 trails at 32446 (+0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13705H leads slightly at 32586 (-0.2% delta). All five processors are within 140 points of each other.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for consistent 120+ FPS?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 202 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p deliver 157 FPS, and High settings reach 119.4 FPS. For sustained 120+ FPS, 1080p High is the highest quality setting that reliably exceeds this threshold, though 1080p Medium offers more headroom at 157 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The CPU's 88th percentile ranking and strong single-thread performance (PassMark 3723) are more than sufficient, while the GPU's 79th percentile and 12 GB VRAM show strain at higher resolutions. This is evidenced by the 30.3 FPS result at 4K Ultra, which is far below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does this combo's performance scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Low settings, scaling from 1920x1080 (202 FPS) to 2560x1440 (136.6 FPS) to 3840x2160 (76.4 FPS) shows a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the scaling from 119.4 FPS to 83.3 FPS to 49.6 FPS represents a 58% reduction, indicating consistent scaling behavior across the resolution range.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and does it matter for Evolve?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. For a 2015 title, this is more than sufficient capacity, but the bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings, where the 30.3 FPS result suggests the memory subsystem cannot keep pace with the rendering demands.