Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetrical FPS, is an older title, but its benchmark results with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile reveal a combination that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data indicates a pairing that is more than capable of high-refresh-rate 1080p play, yet it begins to show its limits when pushed to 4K Ultra. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, contextualizes the performance against other tested combos, and provides practical settings guidance based on the numbers.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear and consistent drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This scaling pattern is crucial for understanding which component—CPU or GPU—is the primary limiting factor at each setting tier.

At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 220 FPS at 1080p to 148 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 72 FPS, and then to 84 FPS at 4K, a further drop of 64 FPS. The high 1080p result suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU a massive number of frames. The significant decline at 1440p indicates the GPU is starting to take on more work, but the 4K result of 84 FPS still shows a very playable experience. The fact that the 1080p result is so high, and the gap between 1080p and 1440p is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K, points to a system that is CPU-bound at the lowest resolution and becomes progressively GPU-bound as resolution climbs.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar. The average FPS at 1080p is 171, which drops to 115 FPS at 1440p and further to 65 FPS at 4K. The min FPS figures also scale down, from 145 at 1080p to 97 at 1440p and 55 at 4K. This suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck here, as the load from the increased pixel count and the medium preset is substantial.

The High settings results continue the trend, with average FPS of 134 at 1080p, 90 at 1440p, and 51 at 4K. The 1080p result is still very smooth, but the 4K result drops below the 60 FPS threshold. This is a clear indicator that at high settings, the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is working hard to render the scene at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes even more pronounced. The average FPS falls from 93 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p, and finally to a demanding 35 FPS at 4K. This is the only setting tier where 1080p performance is below 100 FPS, and the 4K result is not smooth. The frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K is 27 FPS, which is a steep decline, showing that the Ultra preset at 4K is a heavy load for this mobile GPU.

The data suggests that the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The CPU has enough headroom to push the GPU to high frame rates at 1080p, as evidenced by the 220 FPS Low setting result. The bottleneck is the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, while powerful, is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maxed-out settings in this game. The sweet spot for this combo appears to be 1440p, where it delivers excellent performance across all settings, and 1080p for ultra-high refresh rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile holds the rank of 1432 out of 3700 combos for Evolve. This places it in the upper half of all tested configurations, indicating a solidly above-average performer for this specific title.

To understand what this rank means, it is helpful to look at the individual component benchmarks. The CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, has an average benchmark score of 29093 and sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which has a nearly identical average score of 29123, putting the Ultra 5 135H at a negligible -0.1% difference. It also performs similarly to the Intel Core i5-13500HX, which scores 29270, a -0.6% difference. This shows that the CPU is a strong performer, roughly on par with a previous-generation desktop-class chip.

The GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, has an average benchmark score of 35435 and is in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, which scores 35520, a -0.2% difference. It also trades blows with the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, which scores 35860, making the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile -1.2% slower. On the other side, it is 2.1% faster than the NVIDIA A2. This indicates that the GPU is also a high-end performer, but its closest competitors are professional workstation cards rather than gaming-focused ones.

Given that both components rank in the 80th percentile or higher individually, the combined rank of 1432 out of 3700 is somewhat lower than one might expect. This suggests that while the hardware is capable, its performance in Evolve may not be perfectly optimized. The combination's rank is not in the top tier, which is often dominated by desktop components or more balanced mobile pairings. The data implies that for this specific game, the combo is strong but not exceptional, with its performance being more limited by the game's engine or driver overhead than by the raw power of the individual parts.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but not on the highest settings. The data shows an average of 51 FPS at 4K High and 65 FPS at 4K Medium. For a consistently smooth experience, 4K Low is the best option, delivering an average of 84 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance, with an average of 134 FPS on High and 220 FPS on Low settings. This makes 1080p the clear choice for maximizing frame rates on a 144Hz or higher display.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The data shows the Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X's score of 29123, a difference of only -0.1%. It is also on par with the Intel Core i5-13500HX, which is -0.6% faster.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile a high-performing GPU in this test?

A: Yes, its average benchmark score of 35435 places it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs. It performs within 1.2% of the AMD Radeon Pro Duo and is 2.1% faster than the NVIDIA A2, showing it is a top-tier mobile part.

Q: What is the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: The average frame rate falls from 171 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 4K, which is a significant drop of 106 FPS. This demonstrates that 4K resolution is a much heavier load for the GPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 220, which is an extremely high number. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU more than enough data, making the GPU the limiting factor even at this lower resolution, as frame rates are still dependent on the GPU's rendering speed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is drawn directly from the measured FPS results for this specific hardware combination. All values are the average FPS unless otherwise noted.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 220 FPS
• Medium: 171 FPS (min 145, max 196)
• High: 134 FPS
• Ultra: 93 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 148 FPS
• Medium: 115 FPS (min 97, max 132)
• High: 90 FPS
• Ultra: 62 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 84 FPS
• Medium: 65 FPS (min 55, max 75)
• High: 51 FPS
• Ultra: 35 FPS

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy, with Low settings providing a massive 220 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. The Medium preset still offers a very high 171 FPS, while High and Ultra provide 134 and 93 FPS, respectively. At this resolution, the combo is never below the 60 FPS threshold, even at Ultra settings.

Moving to 1440p, the performance is still excellent. Low settings yield 148 FPS, and Medium provides 115 FPS. High settings remain above 90 FPS, and even Ultra settings are playable at 62 FPS. This resolution appears to be a sweet spot for the combo, offering high visual quality with high frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings are still smooth at 84 FPS, and Medium settings are playable at 65 FPS. High settings dip to 51 FPS, which is not ideal for a fast-paced FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, resulting in an average of only 35 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. The min FPS data for Medium settings at 4K is 55, showing that even with a 65 FPS average, there can be noticeable dips.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the primary driver of performance in Evolve, as evidenced by the significant frame rate scaling with resolution and settings. This is a high-end mobile GPU with a substantial feature set, and its role in this combo is to handle the heavy lifting of rendering.

The GPU's memory configuration is notable. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. For a game from 2015, this is more than sufficient. The large memory pool ensures that texture loading and asset streaming are not a bottleneck, even at 4K resolution with High or Ultra settings, where memory usage can be high. The bandwidth is also ample for the data throughput required at these resolutions.

Clock speeds for the GPU are listed with a base clock of 847 MHz and a boost clock of 1447 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 5888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, define its raw compute power. The boost clock is the effective speed at which the GPU operates under load, and its performance in Evolve aligns with what one would expect from a chip with these specifications. The data shows that the GPU's performance in this game is solid, but not top-tier, which is consistent with its 80th percentile ranking.

The GPU's architecture is Blackwell 2.0, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, but these are not relevant for a non-ray-traced, non-DLSS game like Evolve. The performance in this title is purely a function of its rasterization capabilities, which are represented by its 17.04 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power. The fact that the GPU is capable of 220 FPS at 1080p Low shows that its raw rasterization power is high, but the 4K Ultra result of 35 FPS shows the limits of its pixel throughput at higher loads. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has the headroom to push more frames.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the ideal settings for this combo depend entirely on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p gaming, the data shows that even the Ultra preset, with an average of 93 FPS, provides a high-refresh-rate experience. For players with a 144Hz or higher monitor, the High preset at 134 FPS is a great choice, offering a good balance of visual fidelity and speed. Those seeking the absolute maximum competitive advantage can use the Low preset for 220 FPS, which will minimize input lag and maximize smoothness. The Medium preset at 171 FPS is also an excellent choice for a high-refresh experience without sacrificing too much visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the standout performer, delivering 115 FPS with a min of 97 FPS. This provides a consistently smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 90 FPS is also a solid choice for a more visually rich experience. For gamers who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 148 FPS is available, but the Medium preset is likely the best all-around choice. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS is playable but sits close to the 60 FPS mark, so it may not be ideal for fast-paced action.

For 4K gaming, the recommendations are more constrained. The Ultra preset at 35 FPS is not a viable option for a smooth experience. The High preset at 51 FPS is also below the ideal threshold. The Medium preset, with an average of 65 FPS, is the best option for a playable experience with decent visual quality. However, the Low preset at 84 FPS is the only setting that guarantees a consistently smooth frame rate at 4K. The data clearly indicates that 4K gaming with this combo is best enjoyed on the Low or Medium presets.

In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is to prioritize a high refresh rate at 1080p or 1440p. At 1080p, the High or Medium presets are ideal. At 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best combination of performance and visual quality. At 4K, the Medium preset is the highest quality option that remains playable, but the Low preset is recommended for the most consistent frame rate.