Evolve

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers outstanding performance in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The pairing of a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake processor with a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU yields exceptionally high frame rates across all tested settings, positioning this config in the top percentile of all tested combinations. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU's capabilities become more apparent.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core processor with 20 threads, built on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This CPU's architecture is Raptor Lake-R, with a die size of 257 mm². The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32544 and a single-core score of 4594. Its Geekbench multicore score is 17085, with a single-core score of 2445. The Passmark multithread score reaches 38697, while the single-thread score is 4273. The processor's percentile vs all CPUs is 90, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of desktop processors.

When examining the measured FPS in Evolve, the CPU's influence is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination reaches 372 FPS average. This high frame rate suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, as the i5-14600KF's strong single-thread performance (462 in Cinebench R15 single-core) handles the game's primary thread demands well. The 5.30 GHz boost clock is particularly relevant for a 2015 shooter like Evolve, which likely relies on a few heavily-threaded tasks rather than scaling perfectly across all 20 threads.

Compared to its nearest CPU rivals, the i5-14600KF shows a deltaPct of 0.3% against the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.4% against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, and 0.8% against the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 by 0.8%. These marginal differences in average benchmark scores suggest the CPU's performance is well-balanced within its tier, but the real-world FPS results are more heavily influenced by the GPU pairing.

At 4K resolution, the CPU's role diminishes. The measured FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial at every settings level, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads provide enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5090 D, but the game's engine appears to be more sensitive to GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 19th out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This top-20 placement represents the 99.3rd percentile of all configurations tested for this game. The rank indicates that this pairing delivers near-top-tier performance, with only 18 other CPU-GPU combinations achieving higher average frame rates.

This ranking is notable because the RTX 5090 D's individual GPU benchmark percentile is 92, and the CPU's percentile is 90. The combined rank of 19 out of 2872 suggests that the pairing synergizes well for this specific title. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 44065 and the CPU's Passmark multithread score of 38697 contribute to a balanced system that avoids severe bottlenecks.

When interpreting the rank, it is important to consider that Evolve is a game from 2015. Modern high-end components like the RTX 5090 D are massively overqualified for this title, which explains why the combo is near the top of the list. The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals show a 1.1% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4%. These comparisons are for overall average benchmark scores, not for Evolve specifically.

The combo rank of 19 suggests that while the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier GPU, the i5-14600KF is not the absolute fastest CPU available. However, for Evolve, the combination is strong enough to secure a top-20 position. The data shows that the system achieves playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, which is more than sufficient for this title's requirements.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 246 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 165 FPS, a 33% decrease. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 94 FPS, which is 62% lower than the 1080p result.

The Low settings preset shows similar scaling. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 372 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 271 FPS (27% lower), and at 4K Low, it falls to 154 FPS (59% lower than 1080p). The Medium settings show 314 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 120 FPS at 4K. The Ultra settings show 170 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K.

These scaling patterns indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting component across all resolutions. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 512-bit bus and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides ample memory bandwidth, but the rendering workload at higher resolutions still taxes the GPU's compute units. The GPU has 21760 shading units and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, which delivers substantial performance, but the demand of 4K rendering reduces frame rates significantly.

The fact that frame rates drop by roughly 60% from 1080p to 4K across all settings suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain more constant across resolutions. The i5-14600KF's strong single-core performance (4594 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's demands even at 4K, but the GPU's workload increases proportionally with pixel count.

At 1080p, the system achieves very high frame rates (372 FPS at Low), which indicates that the CPU can drive the GPU to its limits at lower resolutions. The 5.30 GHz boost clock helps maintain high minimum frame rates, though the data only shows min FPS for Medium settings (267 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p, and 102 FPS at 4K).

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

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairs in Evolve?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 19th out of 2872 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1% of all configs.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5090 D leads the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT by 1.1% but trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4%.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 154 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. The lowest 4K average is 65 FPS at Ultra settings.

Q: How much does the average FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 246 at 1920x1080 to 94 at 3840x2160, a decrease of 152 FPS or approximately 62%.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings across resolutions?

A: For Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 267 at 1920x1080, 179 at 2560x1440, and 102 at 3840x2160.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking versus all other CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has a percentile of 90, meaning it outperforms 90% of all CPUs in the benchmark database based on its average score of 49394.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has a die size of 750 mm² and contains 92,200 million transistors. The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. It has 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The GPU includes 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS.

In Evolve, the GPU's massive memory capacity of 32 GB is more than sufficient for this 2015 title, which was designed for much less demanding hardware. The memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution rendering are never constrained by memory throughput. The GPU's benchmark scores include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 310674, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915.

The RTX 5090 D's Passmark G3D score is 44065, with a Passmark GPU Compute score of 28396. Its percentile vs all GPUs is 92. The GPU's high shading unit count (21760) directly translates to the strong FPS numbers observed in Evolve, particularly at 1080p where the system reaches 372 FPS at Low settings.

The GPU's TDP is 575 W, which is substantial, but the measured FPS data shows that this power is effectively utilized. The boost clock of 2407 MHz ensures high sustained performance during gaming. The GPU's 176 ROPs handle pixel output efficiently, contributing to the high frame rates at all resolutions. The measured results show that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining FPS, as evidenced by the significant drops when moving from 1080p to 4K.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the High settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 246 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on any display. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 165 FPS, still well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. At 3840x2160, High settings achieve 94 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for 120 Hz or higher refresh rate displays.

The Ultra settings preset is the most demanding, producing 170 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. While 170 FPS at 1080p is excellent, the 65 FPS at 4K may not be acceptable for gamers with high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The Low settings preset delivers the highest frame rates (372 FPS at 1080p, 271 FPS at 1440p, 154 FPS at 4K) but sacrifices visual fidelity.

The Medium settings preset offers a middle ground: 314 FPS at 1080p, 210 FPS at 1440p, and 120 FPS at 4K. The Medium settings also have recorded minimum FPS values (267 at 1080p, 179 at 1440p, 102 at 4K), which provide a clearer picture of performance consistency. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium (102) is still above 100 FPS, making it a viable option for 4K gaming.

For most users, High settings at 1440p (165 FPS) or 4K (94 FPS) offer the best visual-to-performance ratio. The High preset appears to leverage the GPU's capabilities well without the extreme demands of Ultra. The data does not include visual quality metrics, so the recommendation is based solely on measured FPS. The High settings at 1080p (246 FPS) provide headroom for competitive play, while High at 4K (94 FPS) is suitable for immersive single-player experiences.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 372 FPS average
• Medium: 314 FPS average, with min FPS of 267 and max FPS of 361
• High: 246 FPS average
• Ultra: 170 FPS average

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 271 FPS average
• Medium: 210 FPS average, with min FPS of 179 and max FPS of 242
• High: 165 FPS average
• Ultra: 114 FPS average

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 154 FPS average
• Medium: 120 FPS average, with min FPS of 102 and max FPS of 138
• High: 94 FPS average
• Ultra: 65 FPS average

The data shows that the Medium settings are the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the FPS ranges from 267 to 361, indicating some frame time variance but overall smooth performance. At 1440p Medium, the range is 179 to 242 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 102 to 138 FPS, showing more consistent performance at higher resolutions.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent. At 1080p, the FPS drops from 372 at Low to 170 at Ultra, a 54% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 271 to 114, a 58% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 154 to 65, a 58% reduction. This consistency suggests that the GPU's workload scales predictably with settings, and the CPU does not introduce variable bottlenecks at different settings levels.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern across settings. At Low, the FPS drops from 372 to 154 (59% reduction). At Medium, it drops from 314 to 120 (62% reduction). At High, it drops from 246 to 94 (62% reduction). At Ultra, it drops from 170 to 65 (62% reduction). This uniformity indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor across all settings, as the relative performance drop is similar regardless of the preset.