Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a dominant performance profile in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title. The data shows this combination ranks 177th out of 3,700 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 5% of all systems. With an RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 960.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU is overwhelmingly the primary driver of frame rates, though the i7-12700K's 12 cores and 20 threads ensure the CPU never bottlenecks the experience, as evidenced by the massive frame rates at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: How well does this combo rank for playing Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 177th out of 3,700 tested combos in the database for this game, placing it in the top 4.8% of all configurations tested. This indicates exceptional performance headroom for the title.

Q: What is the best performance result recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average frame rate is 347 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This demonstrates the system's ability to push far beyond standard display refresh rates at lower graphical loads.

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

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 resolution, the combo delivers playable results across most presets. With High settings, it averages 81 FPS, and with Medium settings, it averages 103 FPS (with a minimum of 87 FPS and maximum of 118 FPS). The Ultra preset is the only option that dips below 60 FPS, averaging 56 FPS.

Q: How does the i7-12700K's multi-threaded performance influence this game?

A: The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 19,784 points, which is 84th percentile among all CPUs. For a 2015 FPS title, this level of processing power is far beyond what the game requires, ensuring that the GPU is the sole limiting factor in frame rate generation.

Q: What is the difference between the RTX 5080 and its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 56,083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698). It also outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3%, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% ahead.

Q: What is the system's performance trajectory from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the frame rate scales from 211 FPS at 1920x1080, down to 142 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 81 FPS at 3840x2160. This 61.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K shows a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering resolution directly dictates the output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Evolve. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is exceptionally high for a game released in 2015. The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz, combined with 10,752 shading units, allow it to process the game's geometry and effects with immense speed. The data confirms this: the GPU's PassMark G3D score is 36,565, and it ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, indicating top-tier raw rasterization power.

In Evolve, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 Low settings, the system produces 347 FPS, but the GPU still has headroom. However, the RTX 5080's architecture is designed for high-throughput rendering; its FP32 performance is 56.28 TFLOPS. The measured frames show that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU can sustain 56 FPS, which confirms its ability to handle the pixel fill rate demands (293.1 GPixel/s) of that resolution. The GPU's 112 ROPs and 336 TMUs are sufficient to manage the texture and output requirements, ensuring that the CPU does not become a bottleneck until frame rates exceed 300 FPS at 1080p. The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is also far above the requirements of this title, meaning there are no memory capacity constraints affecting performance at any tested setting.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and RTX 5080 combination achieves a rank of 177 out of 3,700 tested combos in Evolve. This places the system in the 95.2nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms 95% of the systems in the database for this specific game. This high ranking is primarily due to the GPU's exceptional performance, as the RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56,083 is significantly higher than the majority of GPUs. The CPU also contributes positively; the i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35,287 and ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, -0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35,365, -0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403, -0.3% delta), showing that the CPU is competitive with newer low-power parts.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, +0.6% delta for the RTX 5080), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, +0.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, +2.3% delta). The RTX 5080 is also behind the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57,367, -2.2% delta). While these synthetic scores show a close grouping, the measured FPS in Evolve demonstrates that this combo is far more capable than the rank suggests, as the game is older and less demanding than modern titles. The rank of 177 indicates that only 176 other combinations (out of 3,700) are faster in this specific title, which is an outstanding result for a system built around a 12th-gen Intel CPU and a 50-series NVIDIA GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 347 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 269 FPS, with a minimum of 229 FPS and a maximum of 310 FPS. High settings produce an average of 211 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still manages a strong 146 FPS average. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system is entirely GPU-bound, as the CPU can easily feed the GPU at these high rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains very high. Low settings yield an average of 233 FPS. Medium settings average 181 FPS, with a minimum of 153 FPS and a maximum of 208 FPS. High settings produce 142 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 98 FPS. This resolution shows a clear linear progression based on the graphical load, with the GPU still having plenty of headroom for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K become apparent. Low settings produce 133 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 103 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. High settings average 81 FPS. Ultra settings are the only preset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 56 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 5080's 16 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K textures without issue, but the raw processing power is taxed at the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is a clear indicator of a GPU-limited system. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 211 FPS at 1920x1080 to 142 FPS at 2560x1440, a 32.7% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160), the frame rate drops from 142 FPS to 81 FPS, a 43.0% decrease. Overall, from 1080p to 4K, the system loses 61.6% of its performance at High settings. This pattern is consistent with the GPU being the limiting component, as the number of pixels rendered quadruples from 1080p to 4K, putting a proportional load on the GPU's pixel fill rate and shading units.

The scaling at Low settings is even more dramatic: 347 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p, and 133 FPS at 4K. This is a 61.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that even with minimal graphical features, the GPU's compute throughput is the bottleneck. The CPU's performance is not a factor here; the i7-12700K's single-thread score of 1,850.5 in Cinebench R23 is more than sufficient to drive frame rates well beyond 300 FPS at 1080p. The data suggests that if the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would plateau as resolution decreases, which is not the case. Instead, the frame rate scales inversely with resolution, confirming that the RTX 5080 is doing the heavy lifting and that its performance is directly tied to the rendering resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience in Evolve, the data points to Medium or High settings as the sweet spot, depending on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset offers an average of 211 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz or 240Hz monitors. The Ultra preset, at 146 FPS, is also viable if the user prefers maximum visual fidelity, but the performance gain from High to Ultra is not worth the 30% frame rate penalty for a fast-paced FPS. The Low preset at 347 FPS is unnecessary for most displays, though it could be useful for competitive play on a 360Hz monitor.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 142 FPS, which is perfect for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset offers 181 FPS, providing a better buffer for frame time consistency. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is still above 60 FPS, but it introduces a noticeable dip compared to High. For 1440p, the Medium or High presets are recommended to maintain a high refresh rate experience without sacrificing too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the High preset averages 81 FPS, which is a solid target for a 60Hz or 120Hz 4K display. The Medium preset averages 103 FPS, providing a smoother experience if the display supports it. The Ultra preset, at 56 FPS, is the only option that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, which can be noticeable in a FPS game. Therefore, for 4K, the High preset is the best recommendation, as it balances visual quality with a playable frame rate. The data shows that the Medium preset is also a strong contender if the user prioritizes frame rate over maximum settings.