Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a wide performance envelope in Evolve, ranging from a highly playable 123.1 FPS average at 1080p High to a demanding 31.2 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data indicates a system that is firmly capable of smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions, but which requires careful settings management to maintain high refresh rates at higher pixel counts. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the combo’s standing, and provides clear settings guidance based solely on the provided metrics.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Evolve?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 203.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo produces an average FPS of 82.7, which is a substantial drop from the 123.1 FPS seen at 1080p with the same settings.

*Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 77.3 on Low settings down to 31.2 on Ultra settings, with High and Medium landing at 46.8 and 57.2 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is significant. Low settings yield an average of 203.8 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 86.3 FPS, representing a drop of 117.5 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Evolve?*

A: The combo is ranked 818th out of 1695 total tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the overall distribution.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth, and does the data suggest it is a limiting factor?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The data shows that FPS scales inversely with both resolution and settings, which indicates the GPU is the primary performance limiter in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target display resolution and desired frame rate. For players targeting 1080p, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering an average of 123.1 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset. While the Low preset achieves 203.8 FPS, the High preset’s 123.1 FPS is still high enough for fast-paced gameplay without sacrificing visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 157.1 FPS is a viable alternative, but High provides a better experience for the modest performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the High preset remains the recommended choice, producing an average of 82.7 FPS. This is sufficient for smooth, responsive gameplay on most displays. The Medium preset at 104.5 FPS is also a strong option, offering a higher frame rate buffer, but High’s visual improvements are worth the 21.8 FPS reduction. The Ultra preset at 56.5 FPS is marginal for competitive play, while Low at 138.2 FPS is excessively fast and visually degraded.

For 4K gaming at 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the most balanced choice, yielding an average of 57.2 FPS. This is close to the 60 FPS target and is far more playable than the High preset’s 46.8 FPS. The Low preset at 77.3 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience at this resolution, but it requires significant graphical compromises. The Ultra preset at 31.2 FPS is not recommended for active gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear trend of performance scaling as resolution increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average FPS from 123.1 to 82.7, a drop of 40.4 FPS or roughly 33%. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at High settings brings the average down to 46.8 FPS, a further reduction of 35.9 FPS from the 1440p result. This pattern indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For example, at Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 157.1 at 1080p to 104.5 at 1440p, then to 57.2 at 4K. This consistent, steep decline as resolution increases points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck. The CPU, an Intel Core i7-12700K with 12 cores and 20 threads, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at these resolutions, given the substantial frame rate drops are directly tied to pixel throughput.

The data suggests that the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the component determining performance in Evolve. The FPS drops are proportional to the increase in resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. Players seeking higher frame rates at 4K would need to lower settings to compensate, as the Low preset at 4K (77.3 FPS) still outperforms the High preset at 4K (46.8 FPS) by a wide margin.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested combos in Evolve, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT holds a rank of 818 out of 1695 combinations. This places it just below the median of the tested field, indicating that while it is not a top-tier configuration, it is far from being underpowered. The rank reflects a balance of the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s mid-range capabilities.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 35684, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores slightly higher with a deltaPct of -0.3, and the Intel Core i5-14500HX, which is 0.7% faster on average. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 35327, putting it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, which is just 0.2% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which has a deltaPct of -1.3.

The rank of 818 suggests that while the individual components are strong in their respective benchmark pools, the combination does not synergize to produce top-tier results in Evolve. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor, and its 79th percentile standing is likely the primary constraint on the combo’s overall rank. The CPU’s higher percentile ranking does not translate into a higher combo rank because the game’s performance is heavily dependent on the GPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT plays the central role in determining Evolve’s performance, as evidenced by the FPS scaling data. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game’s demands at the tested settings and resolutions, as the FPS drops are not accompanied by any indication of memory capacity issues. The core clocks are listed with a base of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz.

These clock speeds directly contribute to the GPU’s compute capabilities, which include a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s. The GPU’s FP32 performance is rated at 13.31 TFLOPS, which is a measure of its raw shader processing power. The data shows that this processing power is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. For instance, the jump from 1080p Ultra (86.3 FPS) to 4K Ultra (31.2 FPS) represents a 63.8% reduction in frame rate, which aligns with the increase in pixel count.

The GPU’s benchmark scores support its mid-range positioning. Its Passmark G3D score is 20700, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2548. These scores are consistent with its 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (deltaPct -1.3) and AMD Radeon 880M (deltaPct -0.9), are all within a narrow performance band. This suggests that the RX 6750 XT is well-matched for 1080p and 1440p gaming but will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS for all resolution and settings combinations.

1920x1080:

• Low: 203.8 FPS
• Medium: 157.1 FPS
• High: 123.1 FPS
• Ultra: 86.3 FPS

At 1080p, the combo demonstrates a wide range of performance. The Low setting provides an exceptionally high frame rate, while the Ultra setting still delivers a playable 86.3 FPS. The step from Medium to High costs 34.0 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs an additional 36.8 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: 138.2 FPS
• Medium: 104.5 FPS
• High: 82.7 FPS
• Ultra: 56.5 FPS

At 1440p, the performance scales down predictably. The Low setting remains highly fluid at 138.2 FPS, but the Ultra setting drops below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for smooth gameplay. The Medium setting at 104.5 FPS is a strong performer, while High at 82.7 FPS is still respectable.

3840x2160:

• Low: 77.3 FPS
• Medium: 57.2 FPS
• High: 46.8 FPS
• Ultra: 31.2 FPS

At 4K, the GPU is clearly stressed. Only the Low setting provides a consistently smooth experience at 77.3 FPS. The Medium setting barely misses the 60 FPS mark, while High and Ultra fall well below it, indicating that these settings are not viable for a fluid gaming experience at this resolution.