Evolve

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination delivers a highly playable Evolve experience across most settings, with the data indicating a strong 1080p performance ceiling and a significant drop-off only at the demanding 4K Ultra preset. The measured frame rates show this pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, though 4K users will need to moderate settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Evolve?

A: The combo is ranked 879 out of 1695 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the performance spectrum.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Evolve based on the data?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest average frame rates, ranging from 85.5 FPS on Ultra to 200 FPS on Low, making it the most fluid resolution for this pairing.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-13700K scores 47282 on average, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700KF and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P, showing it is statistically tied with its nearest competitors.

Q: How does the GPU stack up against its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti averages 25120, which is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6700M and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600, indicating near-identical computational performance among these cards.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 200 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest measured average is 34.1 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this Intel and NVIDIA pairing at rank 879 out of 1695 tested combos for Evolve. This position suggests that while the hardware is far from the top of the leaderboard, it sits comfortably above the median, representing a capable configuration for this title. The ranking reflects a balance between the strong multi-threaded potential of the i7-13700K and the mid-range rasterization performance of the RTX 3060 Ti. In the context of all tested systems, this combo is positioned to handle the game at mainstream resolutions without issue. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this standing; the CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 69th percentile among all graphics cards. This disparity suggests that the CPU has significant headroom, and the final in-game performance is largely gated by the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured FPS results confirm that the pairing is not bottlenecked by the processor, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings changes.

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. For Evolve, a game released in 2015, this hardware provides an immense amount of computational headroom. The processor’s 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache help maintain high minimum frame rates by reducing memory latency during complex scenes. In synthetic testing, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, demonstrating exceptional capability in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The benchmark data shows a 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and a max-thread score of 12412, indicating that the chip scales well with increased thread utilization. For a game like Evolve, which may not fully utilize all 24 threads, the high single-thread performance is more critical; the Geekbench single-core score of 2850 and 3DMark single-thread score of 1136 ensure that the primary game logic and physics threads are handled with ease. This CPU performance means that in the measured FPS data, the processor is unlikely to be the limiting factor, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo scales across different resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows remarkable versatility. Low settings produce an average of 200 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combo. Medium settings drop to 153.3 FPS, while High settings yield 118.9 FPS. Even at the Ultra preset, the combo maintains an average of 85.5 FPS, which is well within the range for smooth, high-refresh-rate gaming. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 133.2 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS, and High averages 79.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 54.7 FPS, still playable but indicating a significant performance cost for the highest visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limitations. Low settings average 76.8 FPS, Medium averages 56.9 FPS, and High averages 46.3 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the most demanding scenario, producing an average of only 34.1 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience. The data shows a consistent pattern: the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, highlighting the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute limitations at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, featuring 4864 shading units and 152 texture mapping units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for Evolve’s textures at most settings. The GPU’s base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and it delivers 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. The data shows that this GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The passmark G3D score of 20349 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2626 place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6700M and RX 6600, have average benchmark scores within 0.5% of the RTX 3060 Ti, indicating that competitors in this class will deliver similar frame rates. In Evolve, the 8 GB VRAM is not exceeded at 1080p or 1440p, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. However, at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher memory pressure and compute load results in the observed 34.1 FPS average. The GPU’s performance is consistent with its 200 W TDP and dual-slot design, suggesting that thermal throttling is not a factor in the measured results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080 users, the Ultra preset at 85.5 FPS provides the best visual experience while maintaining a high frame rate. If a player has a 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitor, the High preset at 118.9 FPS or Medium at 153.3 FPS are excellent choices, offering a significant boost in smoothness with a modest reduction in graphical fidelity. The Low preset at 200 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is paramount. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 79.8 FPS is the recommended balance, offering a substantial improvement in visual quality over Medium while remaining comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 54.7 FPS is playable but may feel less consistent on fast-moving targets. For 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Medium preset at 56.9 FPS is the highest playable setting, with Low at 76.8 FPS being the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience. The High preset at 46.3 FPS and Ultra at 34.1 FPS are best avoided for action-heavy gameplay, as the lower frame rates can impact responsiveness. In summary, the combo is best suited for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High, with 4K limited to Medium or Low settings for a playable experience.