Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers a wide range of frame rates in Evolve, scaling predictably with resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong: Low settings produce 307.5 FPS, Medium 240.4 FPS, and High 189.1 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p holds a comfortable 126.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains high, with Low at 208 FPS, Medium at 162.8 FPS, High at 125 FPS, and Ultra at 84.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly: Low yields 114.8 FPS, Medium 89.7 FPS, High 71.6 FPS, and Ultra just 47.1 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the shift in bottleneck behavior. At 1080p Low, the system produces 307.5 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU are both capable of very high throughput. The drop to 208 FPS at 1440p Low (a 32% reduction) and then to 114.8 FPS at 4K Low (a 45% further reduction) shows the GPU becoming the primary limiter as pixel count rises. The gap between 1440p High (125 FPS) and 4K High (71.6 FPS) is 43%, reinforcing that the RTX 4070 Ti’s workload scales heavily with resolution. The Ultra preset shows the steepest curve: 126.8 FPS at 1080p, 84.4 FPS at 1440p, and 47.1 FPS at 4K. This pattern indicates that while the i5-14400F has ample headroom at lower resolutions, the GPU’s 12 GB memory and 192-bit bus become the decisive factor at higher settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p, the combo is rarely stressed, with even Ultra producing 126.8 FPS—well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 33-35% of performance across all presets: Low drops from 307.5 to 208 FPS, Medium from 240.4 to 162.8 FPS, High from 189.1 to 125 FPS, and Ultra from 126.8 to 84.4 FPS. This consistent proportional loss indicates the GPU is scaling linearly with the 78% increase in pixel count (from 2.07 million to 3.69 million pixels).

The jump from 1440p to 4K is more punishing, as the pixel count nearly doubles again (to 8.29 million). Here, Low falls from 208 to 114.8 FPS (45% loss), Medium from 162.8 to 89.7 FPS (45% loss), High from 125 to 71.6 FPS (43% loss), and Ultra from 84.4 to 47.1 FPS (44% loss). The uniformity of these losses—all around 43-45%—suggests the GPU is the sole limiting component at 4K, with the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads providing sufficient headroom. At 1080p, the high frame rates (over 300 FPS on Low) suggest the CPU is still not fully saturated, as the i5-14400F’s boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 20 MB of L3 cache allow it to feed frames quickly. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that pushes the combo below 60 FPS, making it the boundary for competitive play.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 217th out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the top 12.8% of all pairings. This position reflects the balance between the i5-14400F and RTX 4070 Ti, where the GPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs (based on an average benchmark score of 44900) and the CPU’s 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs (average score 32508) combine for strong overall performance. The CPU’s nearest rivals—the Intel Core i7-12800H (deltaPct 0), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (-0.2), and Intel Core i7-13705H (-0.2)—are all within 0.2% of its average score, indicating the i5-14400F sits at a performance plateau where small differences do not affect gaming outcomes.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping: the RTX 5090 Mobile (-0.6), Intel Arc A730M (-1.5), AMD Radeon Pro 580 (1.6), and AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (-1.6) all fall within 3.2% of the RTX 4070 Ti’s average score. This means the combo’s ranking is driven more by the specific game’s engine than by either component being an outlier. A rank of 217 out of 1695 suggests the pairing is strong but not elite; many combinations with higher-end GPUs (like the RTX 5090 series) or CPUs with more cores will outrank it, but it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1440p High (125 FPS), the combo delivers smooth gameplay, and at 4K High (71.6 FPS), it remains playable, which is a solid result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, with a 12 GB GDDR6X memory pool on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited to Evolve’s high-resolution demands, as the 4K Ultra preset (47.1 FPS) is the only test that pushes the GPU to its limit. The GPU’s base clock of 2310 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7680 shading units, allow it to handle the game’s particle effects and dynamic lighting. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide additional headroom for future titles, though Evolve (released in 2015) does not heavily utilize ray tracing.

The GPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900, is consistent with its measured performance in Evolve. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 307.5 FPS, which is close to the practical limit for most displays (typically 144 Hz or 240 Hz). The fact that 4K Low (114.8 FPS) still exceeds 100 FPS shows the GPU has substantial compute headroom, but the 4K Ultra result (47.1 FPS) highlights that the 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit bus become a constraint at maximum settings. The GPU’s 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate support the observed scaling: rendering more pixels at higher settings increases the load on the ROPs and TMUs, which are fixed at 80 and 240, respectively. The GPU’s TDP of 285 W and suggested 600 W PSU indicate the power delivery is adequate for sustained gaming sessions, but the data shows that 4K Ultra is where the GPU’s capabilities are fully taxed.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 126.8 FPS is the optimal choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while still exceeding the refresh rate of most monitors. The High preset at 189.1 FPS offers a significant frame rate advantage for competitive play, but the visual difference between High and Ultra in Evolve is often minor. For 2560x1440, the High preset at 125 FPS is the sweet spot, delivering smooth gameplay with good visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 84.4 FPS is also playable, but the 33% frame rate drop from High may not justify the modest visual gains. For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 89.7 FPS is the recommended choice, as it maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS while avoiding the sharp drop to 47.1 FPS seen at Ultra. The Low preset at 114.8 FPS is viable for players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, but Medium provides a better balance of quality and performance.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the difference between Low and Medium is roughly 25-30% (e.g., 307.5 to 240.4 FPS at 1080p, 208 to 162.8 FPS at 1440p, 114.8 to 89.7 FPS at 4K), while the jump from Medium to High costs another 20-25% (240.4 to 189.1 FPS, 162.8 to 125 FPS, 89.7 to 71.6 FPS). The Ultra preset is the most demanding, costing 30-35% more than High (189.1 to 126.8 FPS, 125 to 84.4 FPS, 71.6 to 47.1 FPS). For a 60 FPS target, 4K High (71.6 FPS) is the highest setting that meets the threshold, but 4K Ultra (47.1 FPS) falls short. For a 144 FPS target, 1440p High (125 FPS) is close but not sufficient, while 1440p Medium (162.8 FPS) exceeds it. At 1080p, all presets except Ultra (126.8 FPS) meet a 144 FPS target, and even Ultra is close.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with High settings delivering 125 FPS and Ultra at 84.4 FPS. At 1080p, the combo exceeds 126 FPS on all presets, while 4K requires dropping to Medium (89.7 FPS) or Low (114.8 FPS) to stay above 60 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K, the Low preset produces 114.8 FPS, Medium 89.7 FPS, and High 71.6 FPS, all of which are playable. The Ultra preset drops to 47.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, so it is not recommended for 4K.

Q: How does the i5-14400F compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508, placing it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (32584), and Intel Core i7-13705H (32586). This means performance differences are negligible for gaming, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in Evolve at typical settings.

*Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Evolve?*

A: Yes, based on the measured FPS data. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports all tested presets, including 4K Ultra (47.1 FPS). The GPU’s 85th percentile ranking (average score 44900) confirms it has ample memory bandwidth for this game, which was released in 2015 and does not require excessive VRAM.

Q: What settings should I use for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1080p, the High preset (189.1 FPS) or even Ultra (126.8 FPS) will drive a 144 Hz display. At 1440p, the Medium preset (162.8 FPS) exceeds 144 FPS, but High (125 FPS) does not. For a 144 Hz monitor at 1440p, use Medium for the highest frame rate above the refresh rate.

*Q: Does the CPU limit performance in Evolve?*

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The i5-14400F’s 10 cores, 16 threads, and 4.70 GHz boost clock produce high frame rates at 1080p (307.5 FPS on Low), and the CPU’s 88th percentile ranking (average score 32508) suggests it has ample headroom. The consistent 43-45% FPS drops from 1440p to 4K show the GPU scaling with pixel count, not the CPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a supporting role in this combo, providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 Ti. With 10 cores (likely 6 performance and 4 efficiency) and 16 threads, the CPU has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which is sufficient for Evolve’s single-threaded engine. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is critical for maintaining high frame rates. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 32508 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21914 and single-core score of 3093, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals—the Intel Core i7-12800H, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i7-13705H—all have average scores within 0.2% of the i5-14400F, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in Evolve. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 307.5 FPS, which is near the CPU’s practical limit for frame generation. The drop to 208 FPS at 1440p Low and 114.8 FPS at 4K Low is driven by the GPU’s rendering load, not the CPU. The CPU’s 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support ensure stable performance, while its PCIe Gen 5 interface (16 lanes) provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 4070 Ti’s PCIe 4.0 x16 connection. In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU efficiently, and the data shows it does so without becoming a constraint, even at the highest frame rates measured.