Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 lands in the 2283rd position out of 2872 tested combos for Evolve. That places this configuration in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, a surprisingly low rank for a modern mobile platform. The data suggests that while this combo can run the game, it does so with less headroom than most other pairings in the database. The ranking implies that the combination of this specific CPU and GPU creates a bottleneck that limits performance in Evolve, despite both components being relatively recent releases. Benchmark results indicate this is not a top-tier configuration for this title, and users should temper expectations regarding maximum frame rates at higher quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this pairing at 2283 out of 2872, which translates to roughly the 79.5th percentile from the bottom. This means about 79% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in Evolve. The ranking is notably poor considering the hardware involved. The RTX 5050 sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, and the Core Ultra 7 155H ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Yet the combination underperforms what those individual percentiles might suggest, indicating a potential mismatch or driver-level issue with this specific game. The data shows a system that is capable in synthetic benchmarks but struggles to translate that capability into Evolve's specific rendering workload. The rank of 2283 suggests that many older or less powerful components achieve better real-world performance in this title, which is a critical insight for anyone considering this hardware for Evolve specifically.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and memory runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective speed. These specifications place the RTX 5050 at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which scores 21153 (0.6% higher), and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M at 21237 (1% higher). The RTX 5050 actually edges out the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which scores 20713, a 1.6% deficit. This positioning suggests the GPU is a mid-pack performer, but the measured FPS in Evolve tells a different story. At 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 85 FPS, but at 4K High it drops to 32 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this 2015 title, but the 128-bit memory bus and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth may be limiting factors at higher resolutions. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 80 TMUs handle the geometry and texture work, but the 32 ROPs could be a bottleneck for pixel throughput in Evolve's rendering pipeline. The FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, and the data suggests this GPU is stretched thin when pushing 4K resolutions in this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This Meteor Lake processor has a 28W TDP and sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (essentially identical at 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.1% behind). The CPU's L3 cache is 24 MB shared, with 2 MB L2 per core and 112 KB L1 per core. In Evolve, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at lower resolutions but becomes more relevant as resolution scales. At 1080p Low settings, the combo hits 140 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower graphical loads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 and single-core score of 1743 indicate solid processing capability. However, the PassMark physics score of 1727 is relatively low, which could impact game physics calculations. The 22 threads provide ample parallelism for modern game engines, and Evolve from 2015 likely doesn't fully utilize all available threads. The data implies that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios, as the FPS scaling pattern from Low to Ultra settings follows GPU-bound behavior. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 22 FPS, which aligns with GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 59 FPS. This is the lowest 1080p result among the four tested settings presets, with Low reaching 140 FPS, High at 85 FPS, and Medium at 108 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware in Evolve?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at Medium settings delivers 73 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 83 FPS. This provides a balance between visual quality and smooth gameplay, as 4K resolutions all fall below 60 FPS even at Low settings (53 FPS).

Q: Is the RTX 5050 or the Core Ultra 7 155H the limiting factor?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary constraint. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 140 FPS, but dropping resolution from 1080p to 4K at High settings reduces FPS from 85 to 32, a 62% decrease. This scaling pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5050 scores 21035 on average, which is 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153) and 1% below the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237). It outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT by 1.6%, which scores 20713.

Q: What frame rates can users expect at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 57 FPS. This is just below the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for smooth gameplay, suggesting users may prefer Medium settings at this resolution for better performance.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 155H have enough processing power for Evolve?

A: The CPU ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 and PassMark single-thread score of 3468 indicate sufficient capability. The data shows the CPU can support 140 FPS at 1080p Low, confirming it is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling across resolutions. At High settings, the combo delivers 85 FPS at 1080p, 57 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 62% drop from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU that has 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth and 8 GB of VRAM. At Low settings, the pattern shifts: 140 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 53 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K drop of 62% at Low settings mirrors the High setting drop, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting component. However, the Medium settings provide the most complete data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 108 FPS with a range of 92-124 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 73 FPS with a range of 62-83 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 41 FPS with a range of 35-47 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Medium is a 32% reduction, and from 1080p to 4K Medium is a 62% reduction. This consistent 62% drop from 1080p to 4K across settings strongly indicates the RTX 5050's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The CPU's performance does not appear to be a factor in this scaling, as its 22 threads and 4.80 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for Evolve's workload.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 140 FPS, Medium at 108 FPS, High at 85 FPS, and Ultra at 59 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best balance, providing 108 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without the visual compromises of Low settings. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again emerges as the recommended choice, delivering 73 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS. High settings at 1440p drop to 57 FPS, which risks dipping below 60 FPS during intense scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 39 FPS, which is likely too choppy for a fast-paced FPS like Evolve. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a consistent 60 FPS. Low settings reach 53 FPS average, Medium hits 41 FPS, High drops to 32 FPS, and Ultra falls to 22 FPS. For 4K gaming, the data suggests users should either accept the 53 FPS of Low settings or consider lowering the resolution entirely. The Medium preset at 1080p provides the best overall experience, with 108 FPS average and a tight 92-124 FPS range, indicating stable performance. For users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, High at 1080p offers 85 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p provides 59 FPS, which is borderline playable but may exhibit stutter in demanding scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 140 FPS average, the highest recorded across all configurations. Medium settings yield 108 FPS average with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS, showing a 32 FPS spread. High settings achieve 85 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS average. This represents a 58% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p. At 2560x1440, performance scales down proportionally. Low settings deliver 94 FPS average, a 33% decrease from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce 73 FPS average with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 83 FPS, maintaining a 21 FPS spread. High settings achieve 57 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall to 39 FPS average. The 1440p results show a 59% reduction from Low to Ultra, consistent with the 1080p pattern. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly stressed. Low settings deliver 53 FPS average, a 44% decrease from the 1440p Low result. Medium settings produce 41 FPS average with a minimum of 35 FPS and maximum of 47 FPS, showing a 12 FPS spread. High settings achieve 32 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 22 FPS average. The 4K results show a 58% reduction from Low to Ultra, mirroring the lower resolutions. The complete dataset reveals that the RTX 5050 maintains consistent scaling across all three resolutions and four settings presets, with the Medium settings consistently providing the most stable frame rates as indicated by the available min and max values. The average FPS across all resolutions and settings is 69.5, but this figure masks the significant variance between the 140 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low and the 22 FPS floor at 4K Ultra.