Evolve

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile delivers a measured performance profile in Evolve that is strongly GPU-bound at higher resolutions while maintaining CPU headroom at lower settings. With 16 cores and 22 threads, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, and a 24 MB L3 cache, the CPU is capable of sustaining high frame rates at 1080p, where the average FPS reaches 258 on Low settings. The RTX 5080 Mobile, equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus and 896 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the decisive factor when resolution climbs to 1440p and 4K. This combo ranks 1001st out of 3700 tested configurations, placing it in the top 27% of all combos in the database.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a Meteor Lake mobile processor with 16 cores and 22 threads, base clock of 3.80 GHz, and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It has a TDP of 28 W, a 24 MB shared L3 cache, and dual-channel memory support with a theoretical bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 15,028 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,743 points in single-core. Its overall average benchmark score is 32,697, which places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-14600T with a delta of 0% (average score 32,707), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 with a delta of 0.1% (32,662), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with a delta of -0.2% (32,750), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with a delta of -0.4% (32,812). These deltas indicate that the 155H is statistically indistinguishable from the i5-14600T and only marginally slower than the other three, all within a 0.4% band. For Evolve, which is a 2015 FPS title with moderate CPU demands, the 155H's high single-core boost and 22 threads provide ample compute headroom. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 258 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU can sustain frame rates far above display refresh rates without becoming a bottleneck. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 109, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. The CPU's launch MSRP is $503, though that figure does not affect performance analysis.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, featuring 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, 96 ROPs, 60 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores. Its base clock is 975 MHz with a boost clock of 1500 MHz, and it is paired with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 4,952 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 166,986 in Geekbench OpenCL, 169,754 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 27,711 in Passmark G3D. Its average benchmark score is 38,349, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 (delta 0.1%, score 38,299), the RTX 4080 Mobile (delta 0.6%, score 38,135), the MX570 A (delta -0.9%, score 38,691), and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (delta -0.9%, score 38,706). These deltas show that the 5080 Mobile sits within a 1.5% band of four other GPUs, though the 4080 Mobile is actually slightly faster by 0.6% in average score. In Evolve, the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases. The 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures, and the high bandwidth ensures no memory throttling even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 41. At 4K Medium, the GPU maintains 76 FPS with a minimum of 65, showing that the card can handle modern settings at 4K if the preset is tuned. The GPU's performance is clearly the limiting component at high resolutions: from 1080p to 1440p, FPS drops by roughly one-third, and from 1440p to 4K, it drops by another 40% on most presets, a pattern that confirms GPU-bound behavior.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS across the three resolutions reveal a consistent scaling pattern. For High settings, the average FPS is 157 at 1080p, 105 at 1440p, and 60 at 4K. This represents a 33% drop from 1080p to 1440p (157 to 105) and a 43% drop from 1440p to 4K (105 to 60). The same relative reductions appear on Low settings: 258 → 173 → 98, and on Medium: 200 → 134 → 76. The consistent drops indicate that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions; the CPU is not stalling the pipeline. At 1080p Low, the CPU can deliver 258 FPS, but at 4K Low, the GPU only sustains 98 FPS, a 62% reduction. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions, but the observed declines follow the increase in pixel count. Additionally, the minimum FPS values for Medium settings are 170 at 1080p, 114 at 1440p, and 65 at 4K, showing that even the 1% lows scale with resolution. This data strongly indicates that the RTX 5080 Mobile is the performance ceiling for Evolve at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU has enough headroom to support frame rates up to the monitor's refresh rate at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combined configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile ranks 1001st out of 3700 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the top 27% of all configurations in the database, meaning it outperforms approximately 73% of the other combos. The CPU alone holds the 83rd percentile, and the GPU holds the 81st percentile, but the combo rank is slightly lower than those individual percentiles—likely because Evolve's performance is heavily dependent on the GPU, and the 5080 Mobile, while strong, does not have the absolute top-tier score. The rank of 1001 out of 3700 corresponds to a 73rd percentile performance overall. For a mobile platform, this is a strong result; it indicates that this combo can deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and playable 4K performance with Medium settings. The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals (all within 0.4%) and the GPU's nearest rivals (within 1.5%) suggest that the combo's rank is not affected by a single weak component, but rather by the game's specific optimization. The measured data confirms that the combo is capable of exceeding 100 FPS at 1080p High and 105 FPS at 1440p High, which is excellent for a high-refresh display.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table lists the average frame rates for each resolution and preset, with minimum and maximum values shown for Medium settings where available.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 258 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 200 | 170 | 230 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 157 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 109 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 173 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 134 | 114 | 154 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 105 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 73 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 98 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 76 | 65 | 88 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 60 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 41 | — | — |

The data shows a clear gradient: at 1080p, even Ultra averages 109 FPS, which is smooth for any monitor. At 1440p, the average FPS remains above 73 for all presets, with Medium at 134 FPS and High at 105 FPS. At 4K, only Medium (76 FPS) and Low (98 FPS) exceed the 60 FPS baseline, while High (60) is borderline and Ultra (41) is not fluid. The minimum FPS values for Medium are 170, 114, and 65 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively, ensuring that even with frame-time spikes, the experience stays above 60 FPS at 1440p and above 65 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings?

A: The average frame rate is 157 FPS at 1080p with High settings.

Q: Does the combo sustain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 41, which is below 60. Only the Low, Medium, and High presets at 4K achieve at least 60 FPS on average.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 114 FPS, with a maximum of 154 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 Mobile compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 27,711, while the closest rival is the RTX 4080 Mobile with a score of 38,135 and a delta of 0.6%—the 4080 Mobile is slightly faster in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how many threads does it have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has 22 threads and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Which resolution gives the highest FPS for a 144 Hz display?

A: At 1080p, all presets exceed 109 FPS, and even Ultra (109 FPS) is sufficient for 144 Hz. At 1440p, only Medium (134 FPS) and Low (173 FPS) reach above 120 FPS, while High (105 FPS) and Ultra (73 FPS) fall short.

Settings Recommendations

For a 4K display, the Medium preset is the optimal choice because it delivers an average FPS of 76 with a minimum of 65, ensuring consistent smoothness. The High preset averages 60 FPS, but its lack of a recorded minimum makes it less safe for frame-time spikes; Ultra averages 41 FPS and is not recommended. At 1440p, Medium and High both provide high frame rates—134 FPS and 105 FPS respectively—and both exceed the 60 FPS threshold with margin. For a 144 Hz display, Medium is the better choice because it averages 134 FPS and has a minimum of 114 FPS, while High only reaches 105 FPS. Ultra at 1440p is playable at 73 FPS but is not ideal for fast-paced FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves 109 FPS, which is still above 60 and is the highest visual quality while remaining fluid; for 240 Hz displays, the Low preset (258 FPS) or Medium (200 FPS) are the only options that surpass 200 FPS. Overall, the data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity across all resolutions, with the 4K Medium being the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS at that resolution.