Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a surprisingly capable Evolve experience, particularly at 1440p and 1080p. The data shows a clear hierarchy where the CPU provides ample headroom, leaving the GPU as the primary determinant of performance across the measured settings. This pairing ranks in the 57th percentile of tested configurations, indicating a solid, mid-pack performer for this 2015 title.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 2560x1440 provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At High settings, the combo achieves 72 FPS, which is a significant upgrade from the 41 FPS seen at 3840x2160, while still offering a substantial increase in detail over the 1080p resolution.

Q: Can this system handle Evolve at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the combo reaches 67 FPS on Low settings and 52 FPS on Medium. However, pushing to High drops the average to 41 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS, which is not a smooth experience for a fast-paced FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals in overall processing power?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49,196 (a -0.4% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49,228 (a -0.5% delta). It also slightly outperforms the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 48,618 (a 0.8% delta for the Ultra 5).

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance stack up against other GPUs in its class?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 20,282, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It is nearly identical in performance to the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, a -1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, a -1.2% delta), while slightly trailing the Intel Arc B570 (20,556, a -1.3% delta).

Q: What is the most demanding setting for this hardware in Evolve?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding by a wide margin. At every resolution, the Ultra preset causes a significant drop in average FPS compared to High. At 1920x1080, the drop is from 107 FPS on High to 74 FPS on Ultra, a 33 FPS reduction.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU is a high-end processor in the 90th percentile, while the GPU is a mid-range performer in the 65th percentile. The significant FPS drops when moving from Low to Ultra settings across all resolutions are classic signs of GPU-bound performance, as the CPU's workload does not scale as heavily with graphical detail.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points clearly toward the High preset as the optimal configuration for this hardware combination. It provides the most balanced experience across all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, High delivers a fluid 107 FPS, which is well above the threshold for competitive play. At 2560x1440, the High preset still maintains a very playable 72 FPS, offering a substantial visual upgrade over 1080p without sacrificing smoothness.

The Medium preset is a viable fallback for users with 4K displays. It is the only setting at 3840x2160 that provides a playable frame rate with room to spare, hitting 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS. While not as smooth as the 1440p High experience, it is a better option than the 41 FPS average of the High preset at that resolution.

The Ultra preset is not recommended for this combination. Even at the lowest resolution of 1920x1080, it produces an average of 74 FPS. While playable, the performance cost is high for the marginal visual gain over High. At 1440p and 4K, Ultra drops to 50 FPS and 28 FPS respectively, which are not ideal for a shooter. The Low preset, while offering high frame rates (177 FPS at 1080p), sacrifices too much visual quality for a system that can handle much more.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the central component determining the frame rate in Evolve. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is sufficient for this title's demands, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at High settings. The card's Turing architecture, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, delivers the raw compute power needed to drive the game's visuals.

The GPU's performance profile is clearly illustrated by its benchmark scores. It achieves a PassMark G3D score of 18,169, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This mid-range standing is confirmed by its near-tie with the RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc B570. The data from Evolve reflects this positioning; the GPU handles 1080p and 1440p with ease but begins to struggle at the 4K resolution, where the pixel count overwhelms its capabilities.

The scaling of the FPS results across settings is a direct function of the GPU's workload. Moving from Low to Ultra at any resolution increases the shading, texture, and post-processing load, which the RTX 2070 SUPER handles with predictable results. The 28 FPS average at 4K Ultra shows the absolute limit of the card, while the 177 FPS at 1080p Low shows that it is more than capable in less demanding scenarios. The 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores on the chip are not directly utilized by this game, as it predates widespread ray tracing adoption, but the 2,560 shading units are the key to its rasterization performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and RTX 2070 SUPER combination is ranked 1654 out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of all possible configurations, a reasonable result given the hardware pairing. The CPU is a top-10% performer, while the GPU is in the top 35% of all graphics cards, and this combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU yields a balanced, but not top-tier, gaming system.

This rank suggests that while the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU, the overall system is held back by the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance ceiling. The combo's position is likely influenced heavily by the GPU's 4K performance, which is the weakest area for this pairing. Against the backdrop of all possible combos, this system is a solid performer for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it does not have the raw power to compete with high-end GPU configurations in the top rankings, particularly at higher resolutions.

The 57th percentile ranking is a clear indicator that this is a mainstream gaming setup. It is neither a low-end system struggling to run the game, nor a high-end behemoth. It sits comfortably in the middle, offering a dependable experience for the vast majority of players who are likely using 1080p or 1440p monitors. The data shows a system that is well-matched for its intended purpose, with the CPU ensuring that the GPU is the primary factor in determining the frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 serves as a high-performance foundation for this system. With 14 cores and 14 threads, it offers substantial parallel processing capability, which is reflected in its impressive multi-threaded benchmark scores, such as 32,924 in Cinebench R23. This processing power is more than sufficient to handle Evolve's game logic, AI, and physics, ensuring that the CPU does not become a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

The CPU's performance is not a limiting factor in the measured FPS data. Its 90th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 48,995, places it above the vast majority of other processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14600K, showing that it competes with high-end desktop parts from the previous generation. The high boost clock of 5.10 GHz contributes to strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game simulation and frame pacing.

In the context of this game, the extensive CPU headroom means that the RTX 2070 SUPER is able to operate at its full potential. The FPS differences between the Low and Ultra settings are almost entirely due to the GPU's rendering workload, not the CPU's ability to process the game. The data strongly suggests that even at the lowest settings and highest frame rates (177 FPS at 1080p Low), the CPU has the capacity to go higher, but is waiting on the GPU to produce frames. This makes the Ultra 5 245 a future-proofing component, capable of supporting a GPU upgrade without requiring a platform change.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system is firmly in high-refresh-rate territory. On the Low preset, it achieves an exceptional average of 177 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience. The High preset is a strong performer as well, averaging 107 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops the average to 74 FPS, showing the most significant performance hit from the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. The Low preset still achieves a very high 118 FPS average. The Medium preset holds up well with an average of 92 FPS, maintaining a minimum of 78 FPS. The High preset provides a solid 72 FPS average, which is still great for a competitive shooter. The Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become clear. The Low preset is the only one that consistently pushes past 60 FPS, with an average of 67 FPS. The Medium preset is the only other playable option, hitting 52 FPS average with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. The High preset falls to 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 28 FPS. The data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern, with the 4K resolution doubling the pixel load of 1080p and significantly impacting the RTX 2070 SUPER's ability to maintain high frame rates.