Evolve

The benchmark data for Evolve, captured with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile, reveals a pairing that is heavily influenced by resolution and graphics settings. The measured frame rates show a system capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p, but one that struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, interprets the performance scaling, and contextualizes the results against the combo's overall rank.

Resolution Scaling

The most immediate observation from the measured data is the steep performance penalty as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 164 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 110 FPS, a reduction of 54 FPS. The climb to 4K Low yields 63 FPS, which is a further drop of 47 FPS from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component; as the pixel count increases, the rendering load on the RTX 5060 Mobile grows substantially, and the frame rate falls in near proportion to the increase in resolution.

The trend is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 100 at 1080p, to 67 at 1440p, and down to 38 at 4K. This represents a 62% drop from 1080p to 4K. For Medium settings, the figures are 127, 85, and 49 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, shows the most dramatic scaling: 69 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p, and only 26 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern of roughly halving performance with each major resolution step confirms that the game's frame rate is bound by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth, not by the CPU.

The data suggests that the CPU has ample headroom. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with its 16 cores and 22 threads, is not the bottleneck at any resolution. This is evident because the frame rate scales so predictably with resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the performance would plateau or show much smaller differences between 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU's workload (game logic, physics) remains constant regardless of resolution. The fact that FPS continues to fall dramatically with every resolution increase points directly to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile being the limiting component.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a 1080p display, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering an average of 100 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and leaves room for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 69 FPS, which is still playable, but the 31 FPS gain from dropping to High is significant and likely provides a more consistently fluid experience. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 127 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play on a high-refresh display, but the visual fidelity trade-off from High may not be worth it for all users.

At 1440p, the High preset is the most reasonable choice, with an average of 67 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for most titles. The Medium preset, at 85 FPS, offers a more substantial performance buffer, which is beneficial for maintaining frame times in intense combat. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with an average of 46 FPS, falls below the ideal 60 FPS mark and is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience. The Low preset at 1440p hits 110 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced action, but the visual compromise is considerable.

For 4K gaming, the data indicates that only the Low preset is viable, with an average of 63 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, but it requires significant visual compromises. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 49 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. The High and Ultra presets at 4K, with averages of 38 FPS and 26 FPS respectively, are not suitable for smooth gameplay. Benchmark results indicate that for a 4K display, users should prioritize the Low preset to achieve acceptable performance, or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p to unlock higher quality settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the defining component in this system's Evolve performance. The data shows that its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but the rendering load at 4K proves to be a significant challenge. The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, with its 3328 shading units, 104 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, is tasked with processing the game's visuals. The measured performance scaling suggests that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are saturated as resolution increases.

The GPU's clock speeds also play a role. The base clock is 952 MHz, which can boost to 1455 MHz. This boost clock is relatively modest, which may contribute to the performance limits seen at higher resolutions. The GPU's performance percentile of 67 indicates it is a mid-to-high tier mobile part, but it is not a top-tier solution. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5060 Mobile's average benchmark score of 22435 is 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile, which is its direct predecessor. It is 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 1.2% and 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and RX 6700S, respectively. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 5060 Mobile offers performance in line with its immediate competitors, but the Evolve data shows that this level of performance is not enough for high-fidelity 4K gaming.

The GPU's VRAM capacity of 8 GB is a critical factor. While it is adequate for the textures and geometry at 1080p and 1440p, the demands of 4K rendering can quickly consume available memory. The benchmark results, which show a precipitous drop in FPS at 4K, may be partially attributed to the GPU hitting its memory capacity limits, leading to reduced performance. The data suggests that the RTX 5060 Mobile is a capable GPU for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its limitations are clearly exposed at 4K resolution in Evolve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across a grid of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 164 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Medium preset follows with 127 FPS, and the High preset achieves 100 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields an average of 69 FPS. For the Medium preset, the minimum and maximum FPS were recorded as 108 and 146, respectively, indicating a frame time variance of 38 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 110 FPS. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 98. The High preset achieves 67 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 46 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent reduction of roughly 35-40% across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 63 FPS. The Medium preset averages 49 FPS, with a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 56. The High preset averages 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 26 FPS. The 4K results show a dramatic performance cliff, with the Ultra preset being nearly unplayable and the High preset barely reaching playable frame rates. The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates with quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Evolve, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile ranks 2460 out of 3700. This places it in the lower third of all tested configurations, indicating that while it is not a low-end performer, it is far from the top tier. This ranking is a direct result of the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, which is where many modern games are tested.

The combo's rank is likely held back by the RTX 5060 Mobile's performance, as the CPU is a high-end mobile part. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, have near-identical average scores, with delta percentages of 0% and 0.1%, respectively. This suggests that the CPU is a strong performer, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphically demanding game like Evolve. The combo's rank of 2460 out of 3700 reflects the overall system's capabilities, which are balanced towards 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all settings presets delivering playable frame rates. The High preset achieves 100 FPS, and even the Ultra preset maintains 69 FPS.

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K?

A: Yes, but only with significant compromises. The Low preset at 3840x2160 averages 63 FPS, while the Medium preset drops to 49 FPS. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended, with averages of 38 FPS and 26 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 Mobile compare to its predecessor?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 22435, which is 1.3% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile's score of 22729. This indicates a slight regression in raw compute performance.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has 16 cores and 22 threads. The frame rate scales predictably with resolution, which indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What settings preset provides the best balance of quality and performance at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 averages 67 FPS, which is a good balance. The Medium preset offers a higher 85 FPS for a more responsive experience, but with a visual quality reduction.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in the Evolve database?

A: This combo ranks 2460 out of 3700 tested configurations. This places it in the lower third of all results, indicating it is a mid-to-low tier performer for this specific game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a high-end mobile processor, and its role in this combo is to provide a stable platform for the GPU. With 16 cores and 22 threads, it offers substantial multi-threaded performance, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028. Its single-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23, is 1743. This combination of multi-core and single-core strength ensures that the CPU can handle game logic, physics, and background tasks without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU's architecture, Meteor Lake, is built on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This boost clock is crucial for gaming, as it allows the CPU to quickly ramp up performance for single-threaded tasks. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache also helps to reduce memory latency, which can improve frame pacing. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, provided by the dual-channel DDR5 support, is more than sufficient for feeding the GPU with data.

In the context of Evolve, the benchmark data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor. The frame rate is consistently higher at lower resolutions, which proves that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU manages to deliver 164 FPS, indicating that it is not holding back the system. The CPU's percentile ranking of 83, with an average benchmark score of 32697, places it well above the majority of processors, confirming its capability as a high-end mobile part. The data clearly shows that the CPU provides a strong foundation, and any performance limitations in Evolve are solely due to the GPU's rendering capabilities.