Evolve

# Evolve with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + AMD Radeon 8060S

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 8060S delivers a playable Evolve experience across most settings, with the combo ranking in the 42nd percentile of all tested configurations (1664th out of 2872). The 16-core Meteor Lake processor and RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics form a capable mobile platform, though 4K Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for smooth gameplay in Evolve?

A: At 1920x1080, all four settings presets produce playable frame rates, ranging from 74 FPS on Ultra to 176 FPS on Low. The 2560x1440 resolution also remains viable, with even the Ultra preset maintaining an average of 50 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: The 3840x2160 resolution is demanding for this configuration. Low settings yield 67 FPS average, Medium drops to 52 FPS, High falls to 41 FPS, and Ultra dips to 28 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 55,757 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.1% difference) and slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 by 0.6%.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32,697, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, 0.1% delta). It sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics that could affect Evolve performance?

A: Yes, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H includes Arc Xe-LPG 128EU integrated graphics. However, the benchmark data reflects the discrete AMD Radeon 8060S GPU, which is the primary graphics processor for this configuration.

Q: What is the processor's core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It uses the Meteor Lake architecture built on a 7 nm process node from Intel.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8060S is the graphics engine driving Evolve in this configuration. Built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture with the Strix Halo chip, this integrated GPU (IGP) uses system-shared memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," with bandwidth described as "System Dependent." This means the GPU's effective memory performance depends entirely on the system's DDR5 configuration.

Clock speeds are notable for an integrated solution: the base clock runs at 1295 MHz, boosting up to 2900 MHz. The GPU packs 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. It also includes 40 ray tracing cores, which could theoretically assist in modern rendering workloads, though Evolve predates widespread RT adoption. The pixel rate is 185.6 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 464.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 14.85 TFLOPS.

The 55 W TDP for this GPU is modest, and the PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface provides adequate bandwidth for system-shared memory access. The GPU's benchmark results place it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,162. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 84,626 and Vulkan score of 80,483 confirm strong compute performance. Compared to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, the 8060S is essentially performance-equivalent (0.1% delta), and it sits just 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 in average benchmark scores.

The measured FPS data reveals how this GPU handles Evolve's rendering demands. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 176 FPS on Low settings, showing substantial headroom. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (176 to 74 FPS) indicates that Evolve's higher presets impose significant shading and texture loads. At 4K, the GPU's system-shared memory becomes a bottleneck, with even Low settings dropping to 67 FPS and Ultra falling to an unplayable 28 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 8060S ranks 1664th out of 2,872 tested combinations in Evolve, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the balance between a strong CPU and a mid-range integrated GPU. The CPU alone sits in the 83rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU commands the 87th percentile of all graphics cards, yet the combo ranking suggests that Evolve's performance is more GPU-limited in this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals help contextualize its contribution. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32,707 on average, a 0% delta from the Ultra 7 155H's 32,697. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails by just 0.1% at 32,662, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F leads by 0.2% at 32,750. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.4% ahead at 32,812. These near-identical scores indicate that any of these processors would yield similar CPU-bound results in Evolve.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698 on average, just 0.1% behind the 8060S's 55,757. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 leads by 0.6% at 56,083, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 1.7% at 54,828. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 sits 2.8% behind at 54,247. This tight clustering means the 8060S delivers desktop-class iGPU performance, which explains why the combo ranking is respectable despite being an integrated solution.

The rank of 1,664 out of 2,872 combos implies that roughly 42% of tested systems perform better in Evolve, while 58% perform worse. For a mobile platform with integrated graphics, this is a competitive position, especially considering the game's 2015 release date and the hardware available at that time.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings in Evolve. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 107 FPS average, which is ideal for smooth gameplay on standard monitors. The Medium preset offers 137 FPS, and Low reaches 176 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 74 FPS, remains playable but sacrifices significant frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. The High preset produces 72 FPS, which is playable but not silky smooth. Medium delivers 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 105 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution. Low runs at 118 FPS for competitive play, while Ultra drops to 50 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the options are more constrained. Low settings yield 67 FPS, which is the only preset that maintains smooth gameplay. Medium produces 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS, which may be borderline for some players. High drops to 41 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS, both below the threshold for comfortable play.

The optimal experience depends on the display resolution. For 1080p, High settings (107 FPS) offer the best visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. For 1440p, Medium (92 FPS) is the sweet spot, providing a 28% improvement over High while maintaining a minimum of 78 FPS. For 4K, Low (67 FPS) is the only practical choice, as stepping up to Medium costs 22% of the frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance.

1920x1080: Low settings deliver an average of 176 FPS. Medium produces 137 FPS average with a minimum of 116 FPS and maximum of 157 FPS. High achieves 107 FPS average. Ultra drops to 74 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 58% reduction in frame rate, reflecting the increasing GPU load from higher quality textures and effects.

2560x1440: Low settings maintain 118 FPS average. Medium produces 92 FPS average with a range of 78 to 105 FPS. High delivers 72 FPS average. Ultra falls to 50 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p resolution reduces frame rates by 33% on Low, 33% on Medium, 33% on High, and 32% on Ultra, showing consistent scaling across settings.

3840x2160: Low settings yield 67 FPS average. Medium produces 52 FPS average with a minimum of 44 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS. High achieves 41 FPS average. Ultra drops to 28 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K reduces performance by 43% on Low, 43% on Medium, 43% on High, and 44% on Ultra, indicating that resolution scaling is the dominant factor at this level.

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 116-157 FPS range shows a 35% variance, suggesting some scene complexity spikes. At 1440p Medium, the 78-105 FPS range has a 35% variance as well. At 4K Medium, the 44-60 FPS range shows a 36% variance, consistent with the other resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H brings substantial processing power to this configuration. With 16 cores and 22 threads, it offers strong multi-threaded performance that benefits games capable of using multiple cores. The Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process, features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core provide ample on-die storage for game data.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,028 and single-core score of 1,743 indicate strong performance for both multi-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads. PassMark multi-thread score of 24,873 and single-thread score of 3,468 further validate its position. The data encryption score of 16,358 and floating point math score of 63,703 show robust compute throughput.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, physics calculations, and game logic. The 22 threads provide ample parallelism for modern game engines, while the 4.80 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-thread performance. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, delivered through dual-channel DDR5, is critical for the system-shared GPU memory architecture.

The CPU's nearest rivals demonstrate that it sits at the top of its performance class. The Intel Core i5-14600T is virtually identical in average score (0% delta), while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is just 0.1% behind. This means that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would produce negligible changes in Evolve's performance, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this configuration.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking across all processors indicates that it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. Its 28 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile platforms, and the PCIe Gen 5 support with 8 lanes provides a fast connection to the GPU. The 2023 release date places it as a modern processor, and the launch MSRP of $503 positions it in the premium mobile segment.