Evolve

Evolve, a 2015 FPS built around cooperative monster hunting, shows a clear performance hierarchy for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile. The data indicates that this combination is best experienced at 1920x1080 with High settings, delivering an average of 103 FPS, which balances visual fidelity with a smooth gameplay experience. While the combo can push higher frame rates at lower settings, the High preset at 1080p provides the most consistent and visually satisfying result for the game's fast-paced action, avoiding the compromises of lower detail and the performance cost of Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Benchmark results across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a clear sweet spot for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the optimal choice, achieving an average of 103 FPS. This frame rate is well above the threshold for fluid gameplay and retains enough graphical detail to appreciate the game's environments and character models. Lowering to Medium only increases the average to 131 FPS, a 28 FPS gain, but sacrifices visual quality that may not be necessary given the High preset's already strong performance. Conversely, the Ultra preset at 1080p sees a significant drop to 71 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction from High, which introduces noticeable stutter in a game that requires quick reflexes. The data suggests that High is the performance-per-quality peak.

Moving to 2560x1440, the High preset still maintains a playable average of 69 FPS. This is a viable option for users with 1440p displays who prioritize resolution over maximum detail. However, the Medium preset at this resolution provides a more comfortable margin with an average of 88 FPS. This suggests that for a competitive edge or on displays with higher refresh rates, Medium at 1440p is the more prudent choice. The Low preset at 1440p yields a high 114 FPS, but the visual downgrade is often too severe for a game that relies on environmental cues and monster tracking.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 Mobile is clearly overburdened. The High preset averages only 39 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth play. The Medium preset fares slightly better at 50 FPS, but this is still a compromised experience. For 4K gaming, the data indicates that only the Low preset, with an average of 65 FPS, is acceptable. The Ultra preset at 4K is not viable, dropping to 27 FPS. For this resolution, users must accept significant visual compromises to maintain playable frame rates, making 4K a less desirable target for this specific laptop configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is the primary driver of frame rates in Evolve, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth proves adequate for the game's demands. The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, and its 11.61 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power are reflected in the measurable performance deltas between settings. The boost clock of 1890 MHz and base clock of 1545 MHz are sufficient to handle the game's asset streaming and render workloads. The data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution; the frame rate drops from 103 FPS at 1080p High to 69 FPS at 1440p High, a 33% reduction, and further to 39 FPS at 4K High, a 62% reduction from the 1080p baseline.

This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the 8 GB memory buffer becomes a constraint when pushing more pixels. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is also a factor, as higher resolutions require more texture data to be fetched. The GPU's performance percentile of 67, compared to all other GPUs, places it as a mid-range mobile solution. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, has an average score just 0.7% higher, indicating that the RTX 4060 Mobile offers a comparable level of raw compute power to that previous-generation desktop card. This context is important; while the GPU is capable of excellent 1080p performance, its 4K capabilities are limited, as evidenced by the sub-60 FPS averages at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile ranks 2260 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower-middle tier of tested systems, which is a surprising result given the individual component scores. The CPU has a percentile of 83 against all CPUs, and the GPU has a percentile of 67, yet their combined performance in this game is less impressive. The data suggests that Evolve may not be fully utilizing the available hardware resources, or that the game's engine has a bottleneck that prevents this combo from reaching its full potential. The rank indicates that while the combo is playable, many other system configurations deliver a higher frame rate in this specific title.

This below-average ranking is not due to a lack of raw power. The CPU's average benchmark score is 32697, placing it virtually on par with the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.1). The GPU's average score of 22729 is similarly close to its rivals, with the RTX 2080 being only 0.7% faster and the Intel Arc B580 being 1.3% slower. The fact that the combo ranks 2260 out of 3700 suggests that other pairings of similarly-performing parts might yield better results in Evolve, or that this game's specific workload does not favor the combination of a high-core-count CPU with a mid-range mobile GPU. The ranking is a data point that highlights the game-specific nature of performance, where aggregate component scores do not always translate to top-tier gaming results.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across different settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high, starting with an average of 169 FPS on Low. The Medium preset averages 131 FPS, with a minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS, indicating a stable frame delivery. High is the balanced choice at 103 FPS, while Ultra drops to a still-playable 71 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is substantial, suggesting that the Ultra preset introduces graphical features that are disproportionately taxing on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid but requires more careful settings management. Low averages 114 FPS, providing a high-refresh-rate experience. Medium averages 88 FPS, with a min/max of 75/101 FPS, which is excellent for a 1440p panel. High averages 69 FPS, which is on the edge of ideal smoothness. Ultra falls to 48 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. The data shows a clear step-down in performance as resolution increases, with the Medium preset at 1440p offering a comparable experience to High at 1080p in terms of frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low is the only preset that breaks 60 FPS, with an average of 65 FPS. Medium averages 50 FPS, with a min/max of 43/58 FPS, which will feel stuttery in fast-paced encounters. High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra is nearly unplayable at 27 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a practical target for this configuration in Evolve, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p for a consistent experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 with the High preset is the most balanced choice, providing an average of 103 FPS. This offers a smooth experience without the visual compromises of lower settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Yes, but only at the Low preset, which averages 65 FPS. Medium and High presets at 4K fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 50 FPS and 39 FPS respectively, making them less suitable for a competitive shooter.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Mobile compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 22729. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, scores 22895, which is a 0.7% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT scores 22549, a 0.8% difference, indicating these cards are all very closely matched in raw compute.

Q: What is the performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The High preset averages 103 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 71 FPS. This is a 32 FPS reduction, representing a significant performance cost for the extra visual features enabled by the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in Evolve?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a percentile of 83. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has a deltaPct of 0, indicating they perform nearly identically. The combo rank of 2260 out of 3700 suggests a potential game-specific bottleneck, but the CPU's performance data does not indicate a fundamental weakness.

Q: What is the expected frame rate stability at 1440p Medium?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 shows an average of 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. This indicates a stable frame delivery with minimal drops, making it a good choice for a consistent experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with its 16 cores and 22 threads, provides a robust foundation for gaming. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz are competitive, and its 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game data access. The CPU's benchmark results show it is a capable processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743. This strong multi-threaded performance is typical of a 16-core part and ensures that Evolve's background tasks and game logic are handled without issue. The Passmark multi-thread score of 24873 further confirms its capability.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role is less about pushing raw frame rates and more about ensuring consistent frame pacing and avoiding bottlenecks. The data shows that the combo's ranking is not top-tier, which might be due to the game's engine not fully utilizing the CPU's 22 threads. However, the CPU's performance is not a limiting factor based on its scores. The 7 nm process node and Meteor Lake architecture are modern, and the 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms it is a high-performance part. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel memory support provide sufficient data throughput for the GPU. This suggests that the lower-than-expected combo rank is more likely due to the game's engine characteristics or the GPU's specific performance in Evolve, rather than a deficiency in the CPU. The CPU provides ample headroom, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of the frame rates seen in the measured data.