Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a robust performance profile for the 2015 FPS title Evolve, with benchmark results indicating a strong balance between CPU throughput and GPU rendering capabilities. The data shows this combination ranks in the 59th percentile among all tested combos in this game, placing it ahead of the majority of systems while still leaving headroom for higher-tier configurations.

FAQ

*Q: How does this combo rank against other tested processor and graphics card combinations in Evolve?*

A: The combo holds rank 695 out of 1695 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems benchmarked for this game. This position indicates that while it is not at the absolute top, it outperforms the majority of competing setups.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 93.7 FPS. This remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a smooth experience even at the highest preset for this resolution.

*Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: The data indicates that at 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 54. While the 8 GB of GDDR6X memory is not a bottleneck at this resolution, the performance drop to 34.8 FPS at Ultra settings suggests the GPU's compute capacity is the limiting factor rather than memory capacity alone.

Q: How much faster is the combo at 1440p compared to 4K on High settings?

A: Moving from 3840x2160 to 2560x1440 on High settings increases the average FPS from 54 to 95.1, representing a substantial 76% improvement. This highlights the significant scaling benefit of reducing resolution by one step.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops from 152.3 on Low to 62.2 on Ultra. This 90.1 FPS difference represents a 59% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating the heavy graphical load that Ultra settings impose on the GPU.

Q: Does the CPU's Cinebench R23 score correlate with its gaming performance?

A: The i5-14400F scores 21914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is a strong result reflecting its 10-core and 16-thread configuration. In gaming, this translates to sufficient headroom to keep up with the RTX 3070 Ti, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where CPU load is relatively higher.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 695 out of 1695 tested combinations places this system in the 59th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 59% of all tested pairings in Evolve. This ranking is notable given the hardware's specifications: the CPU and GPU both sit in the 88th and 74th percentiles against all other parts respectively, yet the combined result is slightly lower, indicating that Evolve may not scale perfectly with both components simultaneously.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12800H with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 at +0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at -0.2%, showing that the i5-14400F is performance-neutral compared to these alternatives. Meanwhile, the GPU's closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME, is only 0.3% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 6700 is 0.8% ahead. These tight deltas suggest that the combo's overall ranking is more dependent on the game's engine characteristics than on minor CPU or GPU differences.

At 1080p, the combo's average FPS across all settings is approximately 157, which is strong enough to classify it as a high-refresh-rate system for this title. The 1440p average of 106.2 FPS remains well above playable thresholds, while the 4K average of 60.3 FPS shows that the system can just barely maintain 60 FPS at the median setting. The ranking reflects this versatility: it is not a top-tier 4K monster, but it provides excellent performance at mainstream resolutions.

GPU Role

The RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process, containing 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 256-bit bus provides 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for the texture-heavy environments of Evolve.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s directly influence the measured FPS results. At 4K Ultra, the average of 34.8 FPS shows the GPU is heavily taxed, with the pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s being the limiting factor. The shading units (6144) and TMUs (192) handle the game's visual effects, but the data suggests that the RTX 3070 Ti's compute resources are saturated at the highest settings and resolution.

In contrast, the GPU's performance at 1080p Low (225 FPS) indicates that the card is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as even at 4K Ultra, the memory bandwidth and capacity do not produce a catastrophic drop that would indicate a memory spill. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 23356 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3478 provide synthetic benchmarks that align with the observed real-world frame rates, showing consistent scaling across different workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 225 FPS on Low, 173.8 on Medium, 135.4 on High, and 93.7 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 131.3 FPS, representing a 58% reduction. This scaling is typical for a high-end GPU, where the lowest preset removes most shading and post-processing effects, allowing the hardware to operate near its peak geometric throughput.

At 2560x1440, the results are 152.3 FPS on Low, 115.4 on Medium, 95.1 on High, and 62.2 on Ultra. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is approximately 32% on Low, 34% on Medium, 30% on High, and 34% on Ultra. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, as the resolution increase uniformly impacts frame rates regardless of preset.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 85.4 on Low, 67.1 on Medium, 54 on High, and 34.8 on Ultra. The jump from 1440p to 4K results in a 44% reduction on Low, 42% on Medium, 43% on High, and 44% on Ultra. This nearly uniform percentage drop highlights the pixel throughput limit of the GPU, where the increase in rendered pixels directly translates to proportional frame rate loss. The 4K Ultra result of 34.8 FPS is the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for competitive play or smooth single-player experiences.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing 1440p High settings, which delivers 95.1 FPS with a balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. This setting provides a 33% improvement over 4K High while maintaining a similar quality level, making it the optimal choice for most users. The 1080p Ultra preset at 93.7 FPS is also viable, but it does not offer a significant visual upgrade over 1440p High unless the display is native 1080p.

At 4K, the High preset at 54 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced FPS action. The Medium preset at 67.1 FPS is the recommended 4K setting, as it maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS while still providing decent visual quality. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided due to the sub-60 FPS average, which can lead to noticeable stuttering in a shooter where reaction time is critical.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors, the Medium preset at 173.8 FPS or High at 135.4 FPS are excellent choices, as both exceed 120 FPS for smooth motion. The Low preset at 225 FPS is only necessary for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visuals, but the Medium and High options provide a better balance. Overall, the combo's sweet spot is 1440p High, offering the best compromise between resolution, quality, and frame rate stability.