Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 lands at rank 802 out of 1695 tested combinations in Evolve. That places this setup in the middle of the database, a position that suggests a balance of capabilities rather than a specialist extreme. The data shows this combo sits just past the 47th percentile of all tested pairings, meaning a slight majority of other configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this title. This middling rank is intriguing because it does not align with the raw benchmark potential of either component, hinting that Evolve's specific engine demands create a bottleneck that neither the CPU nor GPU fully overcomes.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 802 out of 1695 combos is a decisive statistic: this pairing is squarely average for Evolve. Over half of the tested configurations outperform it, which is surprising given the hardware's individual strengths. The CPU's average benchmark score of 49367 places it in the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU's average score of 30109 lands in the 73rd percentile for graphics cards. Yet, in this game, the combined result does not proportionally reflect those high standalone marks. The data implies that Evolve's engine may be sensitive to factors not captured by synthetic benchmarks, such as draw call overhead or specific shader workloads. The 1695-combo field is vast, and being at rank 802 suggests that many older or less powerful parts achieve similar or better results in this specific title, a clear sign that this game's performance profile is unusual.

GPU Role

The RTX 5060 brings 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost up to 2497 MHz. In Evolve, these specifications translate into a measurable but not dominant role. The game's performance scaling with GPU settings is telling: at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra drops the average from 203.1 FPS to 87.2 FPS, a reduction of over 57%. This steep decline indicates that Evolve's visual effects at Ultra place significant stress on the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem. The GPU's 3840 shading units and 48 ROPs work hard at higher presets, but the 128-bit memory bus may become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average falls to 30.9 FPS. The data suggests that while the GPU is capable at lower settings, its memory bandwidth is a potential constraint in the most demanding scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS reveals a clear pattern of resolution-dependent scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 203.1 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 79 FPS. That is a 61% decrease in performance when moving from Full HD to 4K, which indicates a strong GPU limitation at higher resolutions. Conversely, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a drop from 124.8 FPS to 84.9 FPS, a 32% reduction. This suggests that at 1440p, the system is still heavily influenced by the GPU's rendering load. However, the gap between 1440p and 4K at Medium settings is narrower: 101.5 FPS versus 58.4 FPS, a 42% decline. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, but as resolution increases, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the primary bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 30.9 FPS confirms that this combo is not designed for maximum fidelity at the highest resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve based on the data?

A: The 1080p resolution yields the highest frame rates across all settings, with Low at 203.1 FPS and Ultra at 87.2 FPS, making it the most responsive environment.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 49166, and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X's 49062.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5060 falls in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating that it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the tested graphics cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 101.5 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over High's 84.9 FPS while maintaining better visual quality than Low's 137.3 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU show a significant performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 79 at Low to 30.9 at Ultra, a 61% reduction, demonstrating the heavy load of Ultra settings at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU's single-core performance compare to its multi-core results?

A: The CPU scores 4643 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 32889 in multi-core, a ratio of about 1:7, indicating strong multi-threaded capability that may not be fully utilized by Evolve.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to a clear optimal configuration for this combo. At 1080p, the High preset at 124.8 FPS offers a smooth experience with good visual fidelity, while Ultra at 87.2 FPS still remains playable but with diminishing returns. For 1440p, the Medium preset stands out as the best balance: 101.5 FPS is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual jump from Low to Medium is significant. Pushing to High at 1440p drops to 84.9 FPS, which is still acceptable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. At 4K, the data suggests that players should stick to Low at 79 FPS, as Medium drops to 58.4 FPS and High falls to 47.9 FPS, both of which may introduce noticeable stutter. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended given the 30.9 FPS average. Therefore, the best overall experience is 1080p High or 1440p Medium, depending on the monitor's native resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF features 14 cores (6 performance and 8 efficiency) with 20 threads, a base clock of 3.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. In Evolve, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling with resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 203.1 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit for feeding the GPU with draw calls. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and single-core score of 4643 suggest ample headroom for most gaming workloads. However, the combo's mid-pack rank of 802 implies that Evolve may not fully utilize the CPU's 20 threads, possibly relying more on single-thread performance. The 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that this processor is a top-tier part, yet the game's results do not reflect that dominance, indicating a potential engine limitation rather than a hardware deficiency.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data reveals a consistent hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low at 203.1, Medium at 158.2, High at 124.8, and Ultra at 87.2. This represents a 57% drop from Low to Ultra, showing that the GPU's workload scales heavily with the preset. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 137.3, Medium at 101.5, High at 84.9, and Ultra at 58.0. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 32%, while at Ultra it is 33%, indicating a consistent penalty across settings. At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 79, Medium at 58.4, High at 47.9, and Ultra at 30.9. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Low is a 42% decrease, while at Ultra it is 47%. This data suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s becomes increasingly strained as pixel count rises. The 4K Ultra result of 30.9 FPS is notably below the 60 FPS target, while 1080p Ultra at 87.2 FPS remains fluid. Overall, the measurements show a capable combo for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower settings.