Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 880M is a mobile combination that targets integrated-graphics gaming. In Evolve, a 2015 FPS, the data shows a clear hierarchy of playable settings, with the most balanced experience found at 1080p Medium, where the combo delivers an average of 58 FPS. This preset strikes the best compromise between fluidity and visual fidelity, as dropping to Low yields a 75 FPS average but sacrifices detail, while High and Ultra fall to 45 FPS and 32 FPS respectively, making them less consistent for fast-paced action. At 1440p, the Medium preset produces a 39 FPS average, which is borderline for a shooter, and at 4K, all settings are below 30 FPS, rendering the resolution impractical for this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for Evolve provides a straightforward guide for optimizing the experience on this hardware. For players prioritizing a smooth, competitive frame rate, the 1080p Low preset is the standout option. It delivers a 75 FPS average, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for FPS games, and it is the only setting in the entire dataset to achieve this level of performance. However, the visual trade-offs are significant, as Low typically reduces texture quality, shadow detail, and draw distances.

The 1080p Medium preset is the recommended middle ground. With an average of 58 FPS and a recorded minimum of 49 FPS, it offers a playable experience that remains responsive during intense firefights, while providing a noticeable visual upgrade over Low. The frame pacing data indicates a range of 49 to 67 FPS, suggesting some dips during chaotic scenes, but the average remains high enough to avoid a jarring experience. This setting is ideal for players who want a balance between performance and visual immersion without risking the instability of higher presets.

1080p High and Ultra are not recommended for serious play. High averages 45 FPS, which is playable but susceptible to noticeable stutters, while Ultra drops to 32 FPS, which compromises the fluidity essential for a shooter. At higher resolutions, the situation worsens. 1440p Medium (39 FPS) is only viable for slower-paced gameplay, and 1440p Low (50 FPS) is the only other resolution above 30 FPS. For 4K, the data is decisively negative; even the Low preset only manages 29 FPS, making it unsuitable for any form of competitive play.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a smooth experience in Evolve?*

A: The data indicates that 1080p with the Low preset is the only configuration achieving an average above 70 FPS (75 FPS). For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p Medium is the most viable option, providing a 58 FPS average with a minimum of 49 FPS.

*Q: Can this hardware handle 4K resolution in Evolve?*

A: No. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 ranges from 29 FPS on Low to 12 FPS on Ultra. None of the 4K presets reach the 30 FPS baseline, making the resolution unplayable for this title on this combo.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to Medium at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset delivers a 32 FPS average, which is 26 FPS lower than the Medium preset's 58 FPS average. The performance drop of roughly 45% makes Ultra a poor choice for maintaining a consistent frame rate.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon 880M or the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Radeon 880M has a Passmark G3D score of 7615 and ranks in the 43rd percentile among GPUs. Its closest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and MX330. The CPU, with a Passmark multithread score of 24873, is relatively more powerful, indicating the graphics processor is the constraining component.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and High presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves a 50 FPS average, while the High preset manages only 30 FPS. This 20 FPS gap highlights the significant rendering cost of higher graphical details at this resolution.

*Q: Does the combo's rank in the database reflect its performance in Evolve?*

A: The combo ranks 2805 out of 2872 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the bottom 2-3% of all tested systems, indicating that while the integrated GPU can run the game at lower settings, its overall performance headroom is very limited.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 880M holds a comboRankInGame of 2805 out of 2872 tested combinations for Evolve. This places the hardware in the bottom percentile of systems, reflecting the limitations of an integrated graphics solution in a demanding FPS title. The rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling; the Radeon 880M's Passmark G3D score of 7615 places it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, and its closest rivals are older discrete parts like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and the NVIDIA GeForce MX330. This context shows that while the 880M is a capable integrated unit, it operates in a performance tier that is far below what most dedicated gaming laptops offer.

The CPU, by contrast, is a much stronger component. The Core Ultra 7 155H achieves a Passmark multithread score of 24873 and a single-thread score of 3468, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This disparity between CPU and GPU performance means that in Evolve, the frame rates are almost entirely dictated by the graphics processor. The data corroborates this: the combination's overall score is dragged down by the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The rank of 2805 is not a reflection of a defective pairing, but rather the inherent physical limit of an IGP. Users of this combo should expect performance akin to that of entry-level discrete GPUs from several generations ago, making it suitable for esports titles or older games at reduced settings, but not for modern AAA shooters at high presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo scales across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: the Low preset averages 75 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this hardware. Medium averages 58 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS, indicating a playable but variable frame rate. High averages 45 FPS, which is a significant step down, and Ultra averages 32 FPS, which dips below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent. The Low preset averages 50 FPS, which is still playable for many users. Medium averages 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS, placing it on the edge of playability. High averages 30 FPS, which is the bare minimum for a playable experience, and Ultra averages 21 FPS, making it difficult to play effectively.

At 3840x2160, the hardware is clearly overmatched. The Low preset averages 29 FPS, just under the 30 FPS mark. Medium averages 22 FPS, with a minimum of 19 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. High averages 17 FPS, and Ultra averages 12 FPS. None of these 4K results are within the playable range, confirming that the resolution is not viable for this title on this combo. The data shows a clear pattern: the only settings that provide a consistently smooth experience are 1080p Low and 1080p Medium.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K illustrates the heavy burden placed on the GPU. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 75 at 1080p to 50 at 1440p, a decrease of 25 FPS or 33%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the average drops further to 29 FPS, a reduction of 21 FPS (42%) from the 1440p figure. This steep decline is a textbook sign of a GPU-bound scenario; the CPU has ample headroom, but the Radeon 880M's pixel throughput and fill rate are insufficient to handle the increasing pixel count.

The scaling is even more brutal at the Medium preset. The 1080p average of 58 FPS falls to 39 FPS at 1440p, a 19 FPS (33%) drop, and then to 22 FPS at 4K, a 17 FPS (44%) decline from the 1440p result. The High preset follows a similar trajectory: 45 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K. These consistent percentage drops across all presets indicate that the limiting factor is the GPU's raw rendering capability rather than any specific setting. The lack of any playable results at 4K, even on Low, confirms that the 880M's 16 ROPs and 4.454 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply not enough for 4K gaming in this title. The data suggests that users should treat 1080p as the native resolution for this game and consider 1440p only for the Low preset.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. In the context of Evolve, the CPU is not the primary constraint. Its Passmark multithread score of 24873 and single-thread score of 3468 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which have nearly identical average benchmark scores. This indicates strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, both of which are beneficial for a game's engine logic and physics.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the frame rates are overwhelmingly dependent on the GPU. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly a third when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and again to 4K, regardless of the preset, suggests the CPU has no trouble feeding the GPU with draw calls. The game is likely not heavy on CPU cores, and the Core Ultra 7 155H's 22 threads are more than sufficient to handle its workload. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support also help ensure that data is delivered to the GPU without excessive latency. In this pairing, the CPU's role is to provide a solid foundation, which it does admirably, but the gaming experience is ultimately capped by the AMD Radeon 880M's integrated graphics performance. The processor does not become a bottleneck until the user attempts to push frame rates far beyond 75 FPS, which is impossible given the GPU's limits.