Evolve

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in Evolve?

A: This combination ranks 331st out of 2,872 tested combos for Evolve, placing it in the top 11.5% of all configurations benchmarked for this title.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 on average across all benchmark tests. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, while leading the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to comparable graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti averages 44,795 across GPU benchmarks, sitting 0.8% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, while outperforming the RTX A6000 by 1.6% and the Intel Arc A730M by 1.7%.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 129 at Ultra settings to 307 at Low settings, with Medium delivering 238 FPS and High producing 187 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, performance drops from 187 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 1440p and further to 71 FPS at 4K. This represents a 62% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings.

Q: Which component becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the Ultra setting (49 FPS) shows a dramatic drop from Medium (91 FPS) at 3840x2160, suggesting the graphics card's 12 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are stressed at this resolution.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-S architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It features 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, alongside 192 KB of L1 cache per core.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates climb dramatically. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 307 FPS, which is 2.4 times the 4K Low result of 117 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates the processor is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data at lower resolutions, where the graphics card is not yet saturated. The 14 cores and 14 threads provide adequate parallelism for the game's physics and AI systems, though Evolve's engine does not appear to scale beyond a handful of threads.

The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648 and a passmark single-thread score of 4,394. Multi-threaded results are equally robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924 and a passmark multithread score of 38,706. These scores place the processor at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is near the top of the performance curve for desktop processors.

The nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which are nearly identical in average score, with deltas under 1%. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and Intel Core i5-14600K are also within 1% of this CPU's average score. This tight grouping suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, Evolve would show minimal differences between these processors. However, the Core Ultra 5 245's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s and PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes provide a solid foundation for feeding the RTX 4070 Ti.

The processor's integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is present but irrelevant for gaming with a discrete GPU installed. The CPU's 17.8 billion transistors and 243 mm² die size indicate a dense, modern design that excels at burst workloads. In Evolve, the data shows the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU still manages to produce over 300 FPS at Low settings, leaving headroom for the graphics card to be the primary driver of performance.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring the AD104 chip with 35.8 billion transistors on a 294 mm² die. It comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It contains 7,680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores.

In Evolve, the GPU's influence is most apparent at 4K resolution, where the frame rate drops significantly as settings increase. At 3840x2160, the average FPS goes from 117 at Low to 91 at Medium, then plunges to 71 at High and 49 at Ultra. This 68 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K highlights the GPU's struggle with the game's higher-fidelity settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Evolve's textures even at 4K, but the memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s becomes a constraint when the game demands more data per frame.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its mid-to-high-range positioning. It achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,024, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 176,953, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 213,808. The passmark G3D score of 31,624 and GPU compute score of 18,396 place it at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the RTX 5090 Mobile (-0.8%), AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (-1.3%), and RTX A6000 (+1.6%), showing that the 4070 Ti sits in a competitive band of graphics hardware.

The GPU's pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s are key metrics for Evolve's rendering load. At 1080p, the GPU produces 307 FPS at Low settings, but this drops to 129 FPS at Ultra, indicating the graphics card is processing much more per frame at higher quality presets. The RTX 4070 Ti's FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS provides ample compute for the game's particle effects and lighting, though the game's age (released February 2015) means it does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS features that this GPU supports.

The 285 W TDP and dual-slot design require a 600 W suggested PSU, but these are operational details rather than performance indicators. The GPU's 80 ROPs handle the final pixel output efficiently, but at 4K Ultra the 49 FPS average shows the hardware is pushed to its limits. The measured FPS data confirms the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU can deliver over 300 FPS at 1080p but the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 331 out of 2,872 combos tested in Evolve. This places the configuration in the 88.5th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 2,541 other combinations while trailing 330 others. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread and multi-thread performance and the GPU's solid mid-range capabilities.

At 1080p, this combo excels, with frame rates exceeding 300 FPS at Low settings and 238 FPS at Medium. These numbers indicate the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, as even Ultra settings deliver 129 FPS. The top 11.5% ranking is largely driven by these 1080p results, where the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock and the GPU's high pixel rate combine to produce exceptional throughput.

At 1440p, the combo maintains strong performance with 206 FPS at Low, 160 FPS at Medium, 125 FPS at High, and 87 FPS at Ultra. These results show the system remains capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, particularly at Medium and High settings. The 4K results, however, reveal the combo's limitations, with 117 FPS at Low but only 71 FPS at High and 49 FPS at Ultra.

The rank of 331rd suggests that many other combinations in the database achieve higher frame rates in Evolve, likely through more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 4090 series or AMD equivalents. However, the Core Ultra 5 245's 90th percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 4070 Ti's 84th percentile GPU ranking indicate this combo is well-matched for the game's demands. The 3 FPS difference between the CPU's average score of 48,995 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 49,196 is negligible, meaning any performance gap in Evolve is attributable to the GPU rather than the processor.

The combo's ranking also reflects the game's age and optimization. Evolve was released in 2015, and modern hardware far exceeds the requirements of that era. The data shows the system is never CPU-bound at any resolution, as even the highest frame rates at 1080p do not reveal a processing ceiling. This suggests the combo rank would be higher in more demanding modern titles, but within Evolve's benchmark data, it sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested systems.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions for this combo. Starting at 1080p, the system delivers 307 FPS at Low, 238 FPS at Medium, 187 FPS at High, and 129 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 206 FPS at Low, 160 FPS at Medium, 125 FPS at High, and 87 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the numbers fall further to 117 FPS at Low, 91 FPS at Medium, 71 FPS at High, and 49 FPS at Ultra.

The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are telling. At Low settings, the frame rate decreases by 61.9% (from 307 to 117 FPS). At Medium, the drop is 61.8% (from 238 to 91 FPS). At High, the reduction is 62.0% (from 187 to 71 FPS). At Ultra, the decline is 62.0% (from 129 to 49 FPS). This consistent ~62% reduction across all settings indicates a uniform scaling factor, which points to the GPU as the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a smaller but still significant impact. At Low settings, the drop is 32.9% (from 307 to 206 FPS). At Medium, it is 32.8% (from 238 to 160 FPS). At High, it is 33.2% (from 187 to 125 FPS). At Ultra, it is 32.6% (from 129 to 87 FPS). Again, the consistency across settings suggests the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary constraint, as the rendering load increases proportionally with resolution.

The 1440p to 4K transition shows larger percentage drops. At Low, the decrease is 43.2% (from 206 to 117 FPS). At Medium, it is 43.1% (from 160 to 91 FPS). At High, it is 43.2% (from 125 to 71 FPS). At Ultra, it is 43.7% (from 87 to 49 FPS). The slightly larger drop at Ultra suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity are stressed more severely at the highest settings and resolution.

This scaling behavior indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rate would plateau at higher resolutions. Instead, the linear relationship between resolution and FPS confirms the GPU is the dominant factor. The RTX 4070 Ti's 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM are adequate for Evolve at all settings, but the pixel fill rate of 208.8 GPixel/s becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The minimum FPS data (only recorded for Medium settings) shows 202 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. These minimums are 15.1% lower than the averages at 1080p, 15.0% lower at 1440p, and 15.4% lower at 4K, indicating minor frame time variance that does not impact playability. The consistent ratio suggests the GPU maintains stable performance without thermal or power throttling.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 307 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suitable for competitive play. Medium settings yield 238 FPS with a minimum of 202 FPS and a maximum of 274 FPS, providing a smooth experience with headroom for dips. High settings achieve 187 FPS, maintaining high-refresh-rate compatibility. Ultra settings drop to 129 FPS, still above the 120 FPS threshold for most high-refresh monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. Low settings average 206 FPS, which is more than sufficient for 144Hz displays. Medium settings produce 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS, ensuring consistent frame delivery. High settings deliver 125 FPS, which is at the cusp of 120Hz monitors. Ultra settings fall to 87 FPS, which is still playable but below high-refresh thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 117 FPS, which is playable for 4K60 displays. Medium settings produce 91 FPS with a minimum of 77 FPS and a maximum of 105 FPS, offering a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. High settings drop to 71 FPS, which is above 60 FPS but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings fall to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stuttering in fast-paced action.

The Medium settings data is the only category with complete min/max information. At 1080p, the spread from minimum to maximum is 72 FPS (202 to 274), representing a 35.6% variance. At 1440p, the spread is 48 FPS (136 to 184), a 35.3% variance. At 4K, the spread is 28 FPS (77 to 105), a 36.4% variance. The consistency of these variance percentages suggests the GPU maintains stable performance characteristics across resolutions, with the absolute differences scaling proportionally with resolution.

The frame rates at Low settings show the CPU's capability in Evolve. At 1080p, the 307 FPS result indicates the processor can handle the game's logic without limiting the GPU. The 4K Low result of 117 FPS is nearly identical to the 1440p High result of 125 FPS, suggesting the game's setting presets have a more significant impact on GPU load than resolution alone. The Ultra settings at 4K (49 FPS) are less than half the High settings at 4K (71 FPS), indicating a substantial performance cost for the highest quality preset.