Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile combination ranks 2260th out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This position reflects a pairing where the GPU’s 67th percentile standing among all graphics cards is the primary anchor, while the CPU’s 91st percentile ranking provides ample headroom that the game does not fully utilize. The combo’s percentile rank of approximately 61% (2260/3700) indicates that a majority of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates, but the data shows this pairing remains functional across all tested resolutions and settings, with no configuration falling below playable thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2260 out of 3700 places it in the 39th percentile of all tested combinations, a position that underscores a significant bottleneck imbalance. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22729 sits within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (score 22895) and 0.8% above the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (score 22549), yet the CPU’s average score of 52073 is within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-14700 (score 52301) and 0.7% above the Intel Core i9-13900F (score 51730). This disparity means the processor is capable of far more than the RTX 4060 Mobile can feed it in Evolve, a 2015 FPS title whose engine demands are modest by modern standards.

In practical terms, the combo’s rank suggests that while the CPU operates in the top 9% of all processors, the GPU’s 67th percentile standing limits overall performance. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 169 FPS, which is respectable, but the 2260th rank indicates many combos with weaker CPUs and stronger GPUs outperform this pairing. The nearest rival combos in the database—those with similar average scores—include systems built around the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (deltaPct 0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-14700 (deltaPct -0.4%), both of which pair with more powerful graphics solutions to achieve comparable or better frame rates in Evolve.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile operates with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1545 MHz and boost clock of 1890 MHz, combined with 3072 shading units, produce a peak FP32 throughput of 11.61 TFLOPS. The GPU’s 48 ROPs and 96 TMUs give it a pixel rate of 90.72 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 181.4 GTexel/s, figures that directly influence how Evolve’s rendering pipeline scales with resolution.

Benchmark data shows the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 17469 places it in the 67th percentile, with nearest rivals including the RTX 2080 (score 22895, deltaPct -0.7%) and the Intel Arc B580 (score 23021, deltaPct -1.3%). In Evolve, the GPU’s role becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 27 FPS, while at 4K High it reaches 39 FPS—both figures indicate the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute capacity are insufficient for the pixel load. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this game’s textures, but the 128-bit bus constrains throughput, as evidenced by the 4K Medium result of 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS.

The RTX 4060 Mobile’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure full feature support for Evolve, but the game’s 2015 release means it primarily relies on DirectX 11, where the GPU scores 157 on PassMark. This score, while not directly comparable to in-game performance, indicates the GPU’s legacy API performance is strong relative to its modern capabilities. The GPU’s 5 nm process node and 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die allow for efficient operation within a 115 W TDP, but that power budget limits sustained clock performance under load.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX features 14 cores and 14 threads (no hyperthreading) with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its 24 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data locality for Evolve’s physics and AI systems. The CPU’s 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die enable high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4903 and multi-core score of 34731.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s role is secondary but not negligible. The game’s FPS genre relies on consistent frame pacing, and the CPU’s PassMark single-thread score of 4683 ensures minimal bottleneck at low resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 169 FPS, which approaches the CPU’s effective limit for this title. The CPU’s 91st percentile ranking among all processors, with nearest rivals including the AMD EPYC 8124P (deltaPct -0.1%) and the Intel Core i9-13900F (deltaPct 0.7%), indicates it is overqualified for this workload.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 at 102.4 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient data transfer for Evolve’s streaming assets, though the dual-channel configuration is standard. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 48EU is present but unused in this configuration, and the CPU’s PCIe Gen 5 interface with 20 lanes ensures the RTX 4060 Mobile’s PCIe 4.0 x8 connection is not a limiting factor. Benchmark results show the CPU’s PassMark multithread score of 40849, which is 0.7% above the Intel Core i9-13900F (score 51730), confirming that the processor is not the performance ceiling in this combo.

FAQ

Q: Why does the combo rank 2260th out of 3700 despite having a top-tier CPU?

A: The GPU’s 67th percentile ranking (PassMark G3D score of 17469) limits overall performance. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile (average score 52073), but Evolve is GPU-bound at most settings, so the processor’s headroom goes unused.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Evolve with this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p Medium provides the best balance, with an average of 88 FPS and a minimum of 75 FPS. At 1080p, all settings are playable, but 1440p offers higher visual fidelity without dropping below 48 FPS even at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score of 22729 is within 0.7% of the RTX 2080 (score 22895) and 1.3% above the RTX 5060 Mobile (score 22435). The Intel Arc B580 scores 23021, which is 1.3% higher.

Q: Is the CPU’s 14-core configuration beneficial for Evolve specifically?

A: Evolve was released in 2015 and does not scale well beyond a few threads. The CPU’s single-thread score of 4683 (PassMark) is more relevant than its multi-thread score of 40849, as the game’s main thread is the primary bottleneck at low resolutions.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 4K resolution?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce an average of 27 FPS, which is below smooth gameplay thresholds. Even High settings at 4K yield only 39 FPS, suggesting that 4K is only viable with Low settings (65 FPS) or Medium settings (50 FPS).

Q: Does the combo’s 8 GB VRAM capacity cause issues in Evolve?

A: No. Evolve’s textures are modest by modern standards, and the tested configurations show no VRAM-related stuttering. The 128-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are more limiting than the 8 GB capacity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 169 FPS, which drops to 114 FPS at 1440p Low (a 32.5% decrease) and 65 FPS at 4K Low (a 61.5% decrease from 1080p). This scaling is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the RTX 4060 Mobile’s pixel throughput (90.72 GPixel/s) becomes the constraint as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the progression is 131 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p are 32.8% for Medium, 33.0% for High (103 FPS to 69 FPS), and 32.4% for Ultra (71 FPS to 48 FPS). This consistent ~33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p indicates the GPU’s fill rate is the dominant factor. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are more severe: 43.2% for Medium (88 to 50), 43.5% for High (69 to 39), and 43.8% for Ultra (48 to 27). The steeper decline at 4K suggests the GPU’s memory bandwidth (256.0 GB/s) becomes a secondary bottleneck, as the 128-bit bus struggles to feed the higher pixel count.

The CPU’s role in this scaling is minimal. At 1080p Low, the 169 FPS result is likely near the CPU’s single-thread limit, but the GPU’s performance ceiling at higher resolutions masks any CPU impact. The data shows no evidence of CPU-bound behavior, as FPS scales predictably with resolution across all settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data identifies 1440p Medium as the optimal configuration for this combo. At this setting, the average FPS of 88 with a minimum of 75 FPS provides smooth gameplay with a margin for demanding scenes. The 1440p High setting (69 FPS average) is also viable, but the 27.5% FPS reduction from Medium to High (88 to 69) is not justified by the visual improvement in Evolve’s 2015 engine.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 1080p Low delivers 169 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play. The 1080p Medium setting (131 FPS average, 112 FPS minimum) offers a better balance for most players, as the 22.5% FPS drop from Low to Medium (169 to 131) is acceptable given the visual gains. At 1080p Ultra, the 71 FPS average is playable but represents a 45.8% reduction from Medium, suggesting the Ultra preset’s effects are disproportionately expensive.

At 4K, the data recommends Low settings (65 FPS) as the only configuration that maintains smooth performance. The 4K Medium setting (50 FPS average, 43 FPS minimum) is borderline, while High (39 FPS) and Ultra (27 FPS) are unsuitable for consistent gameplay. The 4K results confirm that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming, and users should either accept lower settings or reduce resolution to 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and RTX 4060 Mobile in Evolve is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 169 FPS average
• Medium: 131 FPS average, 112 FPS minimum, 151 FPS maximum
• High: 103 FPS average
• Ultra: 71 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 114 FPS average
• Medium: 88 FPS average, 75 FPS minimum, 101 FPS maximum
• High: 69 FPS average
• Ultra: 48 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 50 FPS average, 43 FPS minimum, 58 FPS maximum
• High: 39 FPS average
• Ultra: 27 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern where Medium settings provide the only configuration with both minimum and maximum FPS recorded, indicating stable frame times. The lack of min/max data for Low, High, and Ultra presets suggests those configurations were measured with fewer data points, but the averages are sufficient for comparison. The 1440p Medium result (88 average, 75 minimum) is the standout configuration, offering 75% of the 1080p Medium average FPS while rendering 78% more pixels, which indicates the GPU’s scaling efficiency at this resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 27 FPS is the lowest recorded, confirming that the RTX 4060 Mobile’s 11.61 TFLOPS and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are inadequate for Evolve’s highest settings at 4K.