Evolve

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT delivers a measured performance profile in Evolve that is heavily resolution-dependent. At 1920x1080, the combo produces average frame rates from 67.9 FPS on Ultra to 158.6 FPS on Low, while 4K performance falls to 25.3 FPS on Ultra and 58.4 FPS on Low. The combo ranks 1259th out of 1695 tested combinations, placing it in the lower half of the database. This pairing leverages a high-end 16-core CPU with a mid-range GPU, and the data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Evolve?

A: The combo ranks 1259th out of 1695 tested combinations, meaning it sits in the lower half of the database. Only 436 combinations are slower, while 1258 deliver higher average frame rates.

Q: What average FPS can I expect at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average is 100.1 FPS. Low yields 158.6 FPS, Medium 124.7 FPS, and Ultra 67.9 FPS.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings approach playable frame rates with an average of 58.4 FPS. Medium drops to 47 FPS, High to 35.1 FPS, and Ultra to 25.3 FPS. The data indicates that 4K is not a practical target for this pairing.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282, which is 0.1% behind the Core i7-13700KF (47334) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131). It also leads the Core i9-12900F by 0.4% and trails the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.5%.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $409, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 379 USD.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) and delivers a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 1968 MHz, with a game clock of 2359 MHz and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These specifications place the card at the 71st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27985. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (0.1% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (0.9% behind), indicating that the RX 6600 XT sits in a competitive mid-range segment.

In Evolve, the GPU's role is clearly visible in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the card delivers 158.6 FPS on Low and 100.1 FPS on High, showing that the GPU has ample headroom for this 2015 title. However, moving to 2560x1440 reduces the High preset to 66.6 FPS, and at 3840x2160 the High preset falls to 35.1 FPS. The steep drop from 1440p to 4K suggests that the 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher pixel counts. The pixel rate of 165.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 331.4 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results indicate that the GPU's compute capacity (10.60 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to maintain smooth frame rates at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1259 out of 1695 tested combinations places it in the bottom 26% of the database. This is notable because the individual components have strong standings: the CPU sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU at the 71st percentile. The discrepancy between component percentiles and the combo's rank suggests that Evolve is not particularly demanding on the CPU, and the GPU's performance is the primary driver of the final frame rates. Many other combinations—likely those with more powerful GPUs—outperform this pairing in this specific game.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 47282 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Core i7-13700KF (47334, -0.1%), and slightly ahead of the EPYC 4364P (47131, +0.3%). The GPU's average score of 27985 is within 0.9% of the RTX 3070 (28238) and 0.1% of the GTX 980 Ti (27956). Despite these competitive individual scores, the combo's rank indicates that in Evolve, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth are not enough to push into the upper echelon of tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver average frame rates above 67.9 FPS, so users can prioritize visual quality. Ultra at 1080p yields 67.9 FPS, which is still playable, while High offers 100.1 FPS and Medium 124.7 FPS. For a balance of quality and smoothness, High is the recommended preset at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. Low and Medium both exceed 80 FPS (104.6 and 81.4 respectively), while High drops to 66.6 FPS and Ultra to 48 FPS. For a 60+ FPS experience, High is the highest preset that maintains a comfortable margin, though Medium is a safer choice if frame rate consistency is critical. Ultra at 1440p is not recommended due to the sub-50 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, only Low approaches playable frame rates with 58.4 FPS. Medium falls to 47 FPS, High to 35.1 FPS, and Ultra to 25.3 FPS. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires Low settings, and even then the average is just below 60 FPS. For any resolution above 1080p, the GPU's limitations become apparent, and users should adjust settings accordingly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average frame rates for each resolution and preset are as follows:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 35.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 58.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 47 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 25.3 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 66.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 104.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 81.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 48 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 100.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 158.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 124.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 67.9 |

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 90.7 FPS, a substantial gap that reflects the GPU's scaling under load. The 1440p results show a similar pattern: Low to Ultra spans 56.6 FPS, with Ultra dropping below 50 FPS. At 4K, the range narrows to 33.1 FPS (from 58.4 to 25.3), but all presets are below 60 FPS, making 4K impractical for this pairing. The data also shows that the step from Medium to High at 1440p costs 14.8 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 18.6 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at higher quality settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It features 30 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 1136 in 3DMark single-thread, 5505 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 39000 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its average benchmark score of 47282 places it at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Core i7-13700KF (47334, -0.1%) and the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131, +0.3%).

In Evolve, the CPU's role is less critical than the GPU's, as evidenced by the frame rates at 1080p Low (158.6 FPS) and 1440p Low (104.6 FPS). These numbers suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential. The high single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread 1136, Cinebench R23 single-core 5505) is particularly relevant for a 2015 FPS title, which likely relies on a few heavily optimized threads. The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are more than sufficient for Evolve, and the data shows no indication of CPU-limited frame rates even at the highest settings. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz and 30 MB of L3 cache further ensure that the processor can feed the GPU without stalling, making the RX 6600 XT the primary determinant of performance in this pairing.