Evolve

The benchmark data for Evolve, captured with an Intel Core i5-14600KF and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. The dataset shows a system that is highly capable at 1080p, but which encounters predictable constraints as resolution demands on the GPU increase. This analysis walks through the measured FPS to interpret what the numbers indicate about the CPU-GPU balance in this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The most telling pattern in the data is the performance drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 134 FPS at 1080p to 90 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 51 FPS at 4K. This represents a steep decline of roughly 33% when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 43% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling at Low settings is even more dramatic, with averages of 220 FPS, 148 FPS, and 84 FPS at the respective resolutions, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor once the resolution increases.

The scaling pattern strongly suggests that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 220 FPS average indicates the GPU is still capable of feeding frames quickly, but the pixel throughput demands at 4K overwhelm the 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and the 128-bit memory bus. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is a 136 FPS gap, which is substantial and points to the GPU’s inability to sustain high frame rates at extreme pixel counts. In contrast, the CPU’s role appears to diminish as resolution climbs, since the per-frame workload on the processor does not scale with resolution the way it does on the graphics card.

The data shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the FPS figures remain in a playable range for high-refresh monitors. At 4K, even the Low preset only manages 84 FPS, which is playable but far from the high-refresh experience available at lower resolutions. The measured rows indicate a system that is well-balanced for mainstream resolutions but clearly GPU-limited at 4K, where the 8 GB VRAM capacity and the narrower bus width become significant constraints.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF provides a robust foundation for this game, as evidenced by its strong synthetic benchmark scores. With 14 cores and 20 threads, the processor offers substantial parallel processing capability, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544 and its Passmark multithread score of 38697. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz ensures that single-threaded performance is also high, as shown by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4594 and the Passmark single-thread score of 4273. These figures place the CPU in the 90th percentile versus all CPUs, indicating that it is not the limiting component in this game.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame delivery, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce frames rapidly. At 1080p Low, the 220 FPS average suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to sustain very high frame rates. The processor’s 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations. The fact that the FPS drops from 220 at 1080p Low to 148 at 1440p Low indicates that the GPU is starting to become the bottleneck, but the CPU is still keeping pace with the demands of the game.

The benchmark results show that the i5-14600KF is a capable gaming processor for Evolve, with no indication that it is holding back the GPU at any resolution tested. The processor’s performance is close to that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, with a deltaPct of 0.3%, meaning the two are effectively tied in average synthetic scores. This places the CPU in a strong position, and the data suggests that gamers would need to pair this processor with a more powerful GPU to see any meaningful improvement in frame rates at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the component that dictates the performance ceiling in Evolve, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K. The boost clock of 2535 MHz and the 4352 shading units give the card a solid compute foundation, but the memory subsystem is the limiting factor when pixel counts rise. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 19 versus all GPUs indicates that it is positioned in the lower-midrange tier, which is consistent with the measured FPS data.

At 1080p, the GPU performs admirably, with a Low preset average of 220 FPS and an Ultra preset average of 93 FPS. This shows that the card can handle the game at high frame rates when the resolution is not demanding. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 35, which is barely playable and indicates that the GPU is severely overextended. The gap between 1080p Ultra (93 FPS) and 4K Ultra (35 FPS) is 58 FPS, which highlights the card’s limitations at extreme resolutions. The memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s is simply insufficient to feed the rendering pipeline at 4K with high detail settings.

The GPU’s performance is closely matched to the NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB variant, with a deltaPct of 0.2% in synthetic benchmarks, but the 8 GB memory capacity may cause issues in texture-heavy scenes at higher resolutions. The data shows that the 8 GB card is adequate for 1080p and 1440p in Evolve, but gamers targeting 4K would need to rely on lower settings or consider a GPU with more memory and bandwidth. The 160 W TDP and the 450 W suggested PSU indicate that this is an efficient card, but efficiency does not compensate for the memory limitations observed in the 4K data.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination in Evolve?

A: The highest average FPS is 220, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 8 GB model scores 2913 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which is 0.2% higher than the 16 GB model’s score of 2907, indicating nearly identical raw performance.

Q: At which resolution does the system fail to maintain 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 35, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the CPU’s average Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32544.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: The data shows an average of 90 FPS at 2560x1440 High, and given the CPU’s high percentile ranking, the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 Medium is 145, with an average of 171 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system’s performance in Evolve across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 220 FPS on Low, 171 FPS on Medium, 134 FPS on High, and 93 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 145 FPS and a maximum of 196 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. At 2560x1440, the averages are 148 FPS on Low, 114 FPS on Medium, 90 FPS on High, and 62 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 97 FPS and a maximum of 132 FPS, which still provides a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, with averages of 84 FPS on Low, 65 FPS on Medium, 51 FPS on High, and 35 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K is the only configuration with min/max data, showing a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 75 FPS. This breakdown shows that the system is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 1080p on all settings and at 1440p on Low and Medium settings. At 4K, only the Low preset manages to stay above 60 FPS, while Medium and High are borderline, and Ultra is not playable for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates a clear step-down in performance as resolution increases, with the most significant drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS is the weakest measured data point, while the 1080p Low result of 220 FPS is the strongest. This range of results demonstrates the system’s flexibility, but also its limitations at the highest resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combination depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 134 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily exceeding the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh monitors. The Ultra preset at 93 FPS is also viable if maximum visual fidelity is desired, but the High preset provides a more comfortable margin for demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 114 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience with a minimum of 97 FPS, ensuring minimal stuttering. The High preset at 90 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset offers better frame consistency. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom, making it less ideal for competitive play. For 4K, the Low preset at 84 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, while the Medium preset at 65 FPS is borderline and the High preset at 51 FPS is below the 60 FPS target.

The data suggests that the best experience is achieved at 1080p with High settings, offering 134 FPS average with no recorded minimum FPS issues. For users prioritizing frame rate over visual quality, the 1080p Low preset at 220 FPS is the maximum performance option. At 1440p, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, while at 4K, users must accept lower settings to maintain playable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks 1446 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the 39th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system’s solid but not exceptional performance in this game, with the GPU being the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s strong synthetic scores (90th percentile) are somewhat neutralized by the GPU’s lower-tier positioning (19th percentile), resulting in a mid-pack overall ranking.

The combo’s rank is influenced by the fact that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is an entry-level 40-series card, and its performance in Evolve is consistent with its synthetic benchmark score of 2913. The CPU, on the other hand, is a high-end processor that could support a more powerful GPU if paired differently. The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it falls behind other configurations that pair the i5-14600KF with faster GPUs. The ranking of 1446 out of 3700 suggests that while this is not a top-tier combination, it is far from the bottom, offering a capable experience for most gaming scenarios. The benchmark results confirm that the system performs as expected given its component specifications, with no unexpected bottlenecks or anomalies in the measured data.