Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetrical FPS, runs exceptionally well on the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination. The benchmark data shows this combo ranks in the top third of all tested configurations, placing 530th out of 1695. This pairing delivers high frame rates across all resolutions, with the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K still managing a playable average above 60 FPS, indicating that this hardware is more than sufficient for the game's engine.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 530th out of 1695 tested combinations for Evolve. This position places it comfortably within the top 31% of all configurations, demonstrating that it is a well-balanced setup for this title. The data suggests that this combination is neither CPU-limited nor GPU-limited to a significant degree, allowing for strong performance in most scenarios. The ranking reflects the capability of both components to handle the game's workload, with the CPU providing enough processing power to feed the GPU’s substantial rendering capabilities. While it is not the absolute top-tier configuration, the 530th rank indicates that users can expect a very smooth experience, particularly at 1440p and 1080p. The substantial lead over lower-ranked combos is evident in the measured FPS, which shows that this system is well-equipped to handle Evolve's demands without major bottlenecks.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, featuring a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In the context of Evolve, a game released in 2015, this processor provides a massive amount of headroom. The game's engine is not heavily multithreaded, but the i5-14400F's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3093 and Geekbench single-core score of 2333, ensures that the primary game logic and rendering threads are handled with ease. The processor's performance is further contextualized by its 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, placing it in the top 12% of all processors tested. Its average benchmark score of 32508 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-12800H and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, with a deltaPct of 0 and 0.2 respectively. This indicates that the CPU is a strong performer, but in Evolve, it is rarely the limiting factor; instead, it provides a solid foundation that allows the GPU to operate at its full potential. The large 20 MB of shared L3 cache also helps in reducing memory latency, which can be beneficial for game performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary driver of performance in Evolve. With 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, it offers a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s, which is more than adequate for the game's textures and assets. The GPU's architecture, Ampere, is built on an 8 nm process and features 8704 shading units. Its boost clock of 1710 MHz allows it to deliver substantial raw compute power. The GPU's performance percentile of 80 places it in the top 20% of all graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 35787 is closely matched by its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon Pro Duo and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, with deltaPct values of -0.2 and -0.9 respectively. In Evolve, the RTX 3080's capabilities are the main reason for the high frame rates observed. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the FPS can reach 251.9, indicating that the GPU is not even close to being saturated. The GPU's 10 GB of VRAM is also sufficient for all settings tested, including the Ultra preset at 4K, which produces an average of 39.9 FPS, showing that the card's memory capacity is not a bottleneck in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the system is capable of producing very high frame rates, with the Low preset averaging 251.9 FPS, Medium at 191.9 FPS, and High at 151.8 FPS. Even the Ultra preset at 1080p manages an average of 105.3 FPS, which is well above the threshold for a smooth competitive experience. Moving up to 1440p, the performance remains excellent: Low settings yield an average of 167.2 FPS, Medium produces 131.5 FPS, and High delivers 99.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p still holds up well with an average of 71.4 FPS. At 4K, the game becomes more demanding. The Low preset at 4K averages 93.7 FPS, Medium averages 71.6 FPS, and High averages 61.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding configuration tested, with an average of 39.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for very smooth gameplay but still playable for a slower-paced game. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: the frame rate drops by roughly half from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, and then by another significant margin to 4K Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a 60 FPS experience?

A: For a consistent 60 FPS experience, the 4K High preset is the most demanding option that still achieves this target, with an average of 61.2 FPS. For higher refresh rate monitors, the 1440p High preset, averaging 99.7 FPS, provides a much smoother experience.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508. This is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513, deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584, deltaPct -0.2), while being slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446, deltaPct 0.2).

Q: Is the RTX 3080's performance similar to other high-end GPUs?

A: Yes, the RTX 3080's average benchmark score of 35787 is very close to its nearest rivals. It is slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon 880M (35646, deltaPct 0.4) and slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (36101, deltaPct -0.9).

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming with Evolve?

A: Yes, it can handle 4K gaming. The Low, Medium, and High presets at 4K all achieve average frame rates above 60 FPS. Only the Ultra preset at 4K falls below this threshold, with an average of 39.9 FPS.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the difference is significant. The Low preset averages 251.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 105.3 FPS. This shows a performance cost of roughly 58% for the increased visual fidelity of the Ultra preset.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the components in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a launch MSRP of $196, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has a launch MSRP of 699 USD.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance goals. For users with a 60 Hz 4K display, the High preset is the best choice, as it provides an average of 61.2 FPS, which is just above the refresh rate. For those with a 1440p 144 Hz monitor, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering an average of 99.7 FPS, which is a good balance between visual quality and frame rate. For competitive players with a 1080p 240 Hz monitor, the Medium preset is recommended, as it averages 191.9 FPS, which is closer to the max refresh rate than the High preset's 151.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is only advisable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate and have a 60 Hz monitor, as it averages 105.3 FPS at 1080p and 71.4 FPS at 1440p. The data shows that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, making it the recommended setting for most users.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary performance determinant in Evolve. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 251.9 FPS, which drops to 167.2 FPS at 1440p Low, a reduction of approximately 34%. Further scaling to 4K Low yields 93.7 FPS, which is a 63% drop from the 1440p result. This pattern of significant frame rate reduction with increasing resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its high single-core performance, is able to keep up with the GPU's demands at lower resolutions, but as the pixel count increases, the GPU's rendering workload grows, and it becomes the limiting factor. The scaling is not perfectly linear, but the consistent and substantial drop in FPS as resolution increases points to the GPU being the bottleneck. This is expected, as the RTX 3080 is a high-end card, but the game's engine is from 2015 and is not as demanding as modern titles. The data suggests that for users wanting to maximize frame rates, reducing resolution will provide the most significant benefit, while the CPU will not be a hindrance at any tested setting.