Evolve

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pairing delivers a solid, if not spectacular, experience in Evolve, a 2015 FPS. Benchmark data shows this combo ranks 1276th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The system’s performance is heavily dictated by resolution and settings, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher graphical presets, while the 12-core CPU provides ample headroom for the game’s physics and AI calculations.

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

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 25 MB L3 cache. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and a single-core score of 4091. In the broader context of all CPUs, this processor sits at the 89th percentile, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors.

For a game like Evolve, which relies on tracking multiple monsters and hunters simultaneously, the CPU’s thread count and clock speed are relevant. The Passmark physics score of 1780 suggests the processor handles the game’s physics calculations without strain. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282, compared to the 2-thread score of 2065, shows strong scaling across cores, which is useful for background tasks while gaming. However, the measured FPS data reveals that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 157.8 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s practical ceiling or the GPU’s limit at that setting. The CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2526, ensures that even at lower resolutions where CPU load is relatively higher, the processor does not bottleneck the RTX 3060 Ti. The i7-12700KF’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14400, which is 0.1% faster by average benchmark score, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which is 0.2% faster; these differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

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

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 157.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 1276th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the 75th percentile of tested systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the system drops to 25 FPS, a performance level that indicates the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 28979) suggest it can handle higher frame rates.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 106.6 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 42.8 FPS, a difference of 63.8 FPS, showing that graphical settings have a dramatic impact.

Q: Does the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM become a problem at any tested setting?

A: The data does not show VRAM-related stutters or failures. The lowest average FPS (25 at 4K Ultra) is tied to overall GPU compute load, not a VRAM capacity issue, as the 8 GB GDDR6 memory is consistent across all tested configurations.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 3060 Ti’s closest GPU rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 25120, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (25235). These differences are minor and unlikely to translate into noticeable FPS gaps.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases, indicating the GPU is the dominant constraint. At Low settings, the system produces 157.8 FPS at 1080p, 106.6 FPS at 1440p, and 64.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 59.3% drop from 1080p to 4K at the same settings. The scaling is more severe at higher presets. For High settings, the frame rate falls from 94.7 FPS at 1080p to 66 FPS at 1440p, then to 35.8 FPS at 4K, a 62.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra, the numbers are 65.2 FPS at 1080p, 42.8 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K, a 61.7% drop.

These patterns suggest that the RTX 3060 Ti’s compute throughput, not the CPU, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance remains constant regardless of resolution, but the GPU’s workload increases with pixel count. The fact that 1080p Ultra (65.2 FPS) is nearly double the 4K Low (64.2 FPS) shows that resolution has a larger impact than preset quality in this configuration. The GPU’s 16.20 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being fully utilized at 4K, where the system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset above Low. Even at 1440p, only Low and Medium settings (106.6 and 82.7 FPS respectively) exceed the 60 FPS threshold, while High (66 FPS) just barely does and Ultra (42.8 FPS) falls short.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranks 1276th out of 1695 tested system combinations in Evolve. This places it in the bottom 24.7% of all tested configurations. This rank is surprising when considering the individual components’ percentiles: the CPU is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The low combo rank suggests that many other tested systems feature higher-end GPUs that are better suited for Evolve’s demanding rendering at high resolutions and settings.

The ranking implies that while the i7-12700KF is a high-performing processor, its pairing with the RTX 3060 Ti creates a system that is mid-pack overall. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (0.2% faster by average score) and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (0.5% faster), would likely produce similar combo rankings. The 1276th rank means the system outperforms 419 tested combos but trails 1275 others. For a game released in 2015, this rank reflects that modern high-end GPUs can push far higher frame rates, while this combo is limited by the RTX 3060 Ti’s mid-range positioning. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 1080p Low, the system does not reach 160 FPS, which many top-tier combos would exceed.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using an 8 nm process at Samsung. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Its compute capabilities include 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is rated at 16.20 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s.

In Evolve, the GPU’s role is critical. The measured FPS data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti can handle 1080p gaming well, with Low and Medium settings exceeding 120 FPS (157.8 and 124.2 respectively). At 1440p, the GPU still delivers playable frame rates on Low (106.6 FPS) and Medium (82.7 FPS), but struggles with High (66 FPS) and Ultra (42.8 FPS). At 4K, the GPU is overwhelmed, with only Low settings (64.2 FPS) approaching 60 FPS, while Medium (50.1), High (35.8), and Ultra (25) all fall below that threshold. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM is not identified as a bottleneck in the data, as performance scales consistently with resolution and preset changes, indicating compute and bandwidth limits rather than memory capacity issues. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 20349 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626 place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its mid-range standing. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M and RX 6600, have average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the RTX 3060 Ti’s 25120, suggesting that swapping to those cards would yield similar FPS results in Evolve.

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

The benchmark data provides 12 measured FPS points across four resolutions and three settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra are all present). At 1920x1080, the system achieves 157.8 FPS on Low, 124.2 FPS on Medium, 94.7 FPS on High, and 65.2 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a smooth progression, with each step up in settings costing roughly 30 FPS. At 2560x1440, the results are 106.6 FPS on Low, 82.7 FPS on Medium, 66 FPS on High, and 42.8 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, ranging from a 32.5% reduction on Low (157.8 to 106.6) to a 34.4% reduction on Ultra (65.2 to 42.8). At 3840x2160, performance falls further: 64.2 FPS on Low, 50.1 FPS on Medium, 35.8 FPS on High, and 25 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result (64.2 FPS) is nearly identical to the 1080p Ultra result (65.2 FPS), illustrating that resolution scaling and preset scaling have comparable impacts on this GPU.

The data shows that the system is capable of 60+ FPS at 1080p across all presets, and at 1440p only on Low and Medium. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, and only Low settings (64.2 FPS) exceed that threshold. The Ultra preset at 4K yields just 25 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS playability floor for many users. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is consistent: 92.6 FPS at 1080p (157.8 vs 65.2), 63.8 FPS at 1440p (106.6 vs 42.8), and 39.2 FPS at 4K (64.2 vs 25). This suggests that the GPU’s performance scales linearly with pixel count and preset complexity, with no unexpected anomalies.

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

For the best experience in Evolve, the measured FPS data points to specific settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings (94.7 FPS) offer an optimal balance, providing a smooth frame rate well above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality. Ultra at 1080p (65.2 FPS) is also playable, but the 29.5 FPS drop from High is significant, and the visual improvement may not justify it. For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, Medium (124.2 FPS) is excellent, but High is recommended as the sweet spot. At 2560x1440, Medium settings (82.7 FPS) deliver the best experience, as High (66 FPS) is playable but close to the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra (42.8 FPS) is too choppy for a fast-paced FPS. Low at 1440p (106.6 FPS) is an option for competitive play, but Medium offers a better visual experience without sacrificing much performance. At 3840x2160, Low settings (64.2 FPS) are the only viable option for smooth gameplay, as Medium (50.1 FPS) falls below 60, and High (35.8) and Ultra (25) are not recommendable for a game that requires quick reflexes. For 4K users, Low is the only preset that maintains a consistent 60+ FPS experience. Overall, the data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p High to 1440p Medium gaming, with 4K playable only at the lowest settings. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for these configurations, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling across the tested points.