Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS, is an older title, but the benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti reveal a compelling performance story. The data shows this combination handles the game with immense ease, delivering high frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings, which would have been unthinkable when the game launched. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and can boost up to 4.70 GHz. This configuration, part of the Core 14th Gen series, provides a substantial amount of processing headroom. In a game like Evolve, which was released before the mainstream adoption of high-core-count CPUs, the i5-14400F’s performance is exceptional. Its single-thread performance, driven by the high boost clock, is critical for game logic and physics, while the additional cores handle background tasks and any modern game engine overhead. The processor's benchmark scores reinforce this; for instance, it achieves a single-core score of 311 in Cinebench R15 and 3093 in Cinebench R23.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is a significant factor in achieving such high frame rates. For example, at 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 319.9 FPS. This high number indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to produce frames far beyond standard 60Hz or 144Hz monitor refresh rates. While the GPU is the primary renderer, the i5-14400F's ability to process the game's instructions at such a high rate prevents it from becoming a bottleneck in lower-resolution, lower-detail scenarios. The processor sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 32508 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H, which has a deltaPct of 0. This indicates that the i5-14400F is a high-performing chip that can easily keep pace with the demands of a 2015 title, ensuring that the GPU is never left waiting.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of how the graphics presets impact performance. For the smoothest competitive experience, the Low preset is the standout choice. At 1080p, it achieves an average of 319.9 FPS, and even at 1440p it maintains a very high 216.2 FPS. This preset is ideal for players seeking the absolute maximum frame rate. However, the jump to Medium is a significant improvement in visual fidelity for a relatively modest performance cost. At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 164.1 FPS, and at 1080p it reaches 247.7 FPS. These frame rates remain exceptionally high, making Medium a strong recommendation for players with high-refresh-rate monitors who want a better-looking game without sacrificing fluidity.

The High preset offers a further visual enhancement. It delivers 132.9 FPS at 1440p and 195.7 FPS at 1080p, which are still excellent scores. For a single-player or co-op experience, the High preset represents a balanced choice. The Ultra preset, while providing the maximum visual quality, comes with a more substantial performance hit. At 1080p it drops to 135.9 FPS, and at 1440p it falls to 90.2 FPS. This is still very playable, but the data implies that the performance cost of Ultra over High is steep. Given the age of the game, the visual difference between High and Ultra is likely minimal on modern displays, making High the most efficient preset for balancing image quality and high frame rates. The data suggests the best overall experience is the High preset, offering a robust frame rate that remains well above 60 FPS even at 4K (72 FPS).

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides a classic example of how GPU load scales with pixel count. The performance drop is not linear but becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, especially when comparing the 1440p to 4K transition at higher settings. At the Low preset, performance scales from 319.9 FPS at 1080p to 216.2 FPS at 1440p and finally to 120.1 FPS at 4K. This is a 62% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, showing the immense load put on the GPU by 4K rendering.

However, the limiting component becomes even more apparent when looking at the Ultra preset. Here, the FPS drops from 135.9 at 1080p to 90.2 at 1440p, and then to 52.9 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is a 41% reduction. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is able to drive the GPU hard enough to produce very high frame rates, but as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the primary constraint. The RTX 5070 Ti, with its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is a powerful card, but 4K Ultra is a demanding task for any hardware. The data shows a clear shift from a CPU-influenced performance at 1080p to a strictly GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the graphics card's raw compute power and memory bandwidth dictate the final frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand database of tested hardware combinations for Evolve, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 144 out of 1695 tested combos. This places it in the top 8.5% of all configurations, a strong indicator of its high-performance capability. The rank is a holistic measure, likely accounting for performance across various settings and resolutions. This position underscores that the combination is not just powerful, but also well-balanced for this title.

The high rank is supported by the individual components' standings. The CPU is in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. When two such high-performing parts are paired together, the result is a system that excels. For a game from 2015, this combo is overkill for many scenarios, but the data shows it is one of the most capable setups among the 1695 combos tested. The fact that it can achieve 72 FPS at 4K Ultra, a setting that would cripple many mid-range modern systems, reflects its strength. This rank of 144 solidifies its status as a top-tier configuration for Evolve.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a powerhouse built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. It features 8960 shading units and a substantial 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. With a boost clock of 2452 MHz, this GPU is designed for high-resolution, high-detail gaming. In the context of Evolve, these specifications are more than sufficient. The 16 GB of VRAM is massive for a 2015 title, meaning texture loading and memory allocation will never be a bottleneck, even at 4K with Ultra settings. Its FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS provides the raw compute power to handle complex shaders and effects.

The GPU's benchmark scores further illustrate its capability. It scores 32974 in the Passmark G3D benchmark and 6604 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. In terms of its peers, the RTX 5070 Ti's average benchmark score of 52086 is virtually identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a deltaPct of 0. This places it in the same performance tier as a previous generation's flagship. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling. The massive frame rate jumps between Low and Ultra settings are a direct result of the GPU's workload. While the CPU is fast enough to support high frame rates, it is the RTX 5070 Ti's rendering power, especially its 43.94 TFLOPS of compute and high memory bandwidth, that allows the game to be played at such high resolutions and settings with playable, and often excellent, frame rates.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 319.9, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

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

A: Yes, the data shows it can. At 3840x2160, it achieves 120.1 FPS on Low settings, 72 FPS on High settings, and 52.9 FPS on Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in this database?

A: Their average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The RTX 5070 Ti has an average score of 52086, while the RTX 4080 has a score of 52085, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.

Q: What is the processor's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How much video memory does the RTX 5070 Ti have?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 144th out of 1695 tested combos in the game Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table details the exact average FPS measured for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination in Evolve.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|:--- |:--- |:--- |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 52.9 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 72 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 97 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 120.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 90.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 132.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 164.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 216.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 135.9 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 195.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 247.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 319.9 |

The data reveals a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and finally Ultra. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is substantial; for instance, at 1080p, the difference is 184 FPS, highlighting the significant GPU workload increase from the higher-detail settings. The frame rates at 1440p with High settings (132.9 FPS) are comparable to 1080p with Ultra settings (135.9 FPS), suggesting that users can trade resolution for visual fidelity and achieve a similar performance level. This measured FPS data provides a clear and comprehensive view of the system's capabilities across a wide range of gaming scenarios.