Evolve

# Evolve with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The benchmark data for Evolve pairs Intel's mobile Core Ultra 7 155H processor with NVIDIA's flagship RTX 5090 GPU, producing a combination that ranks 567th out of 2,872 tested combos. This places the setup in the top 20% of all configurations, though the measured frame rates reveal a system that behaves differently depending on resolution and quality preset. The data shows a CPU that can deliver high frame rates at lower resolutions but a GPU that dominates the workload as resolution climbs, creating an interesting dynamic for a game released in 2015.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Evolve scales across three resolutions, and the pattern is telling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 275 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 185 FPS, a reduction of roughly one-third. At 4K Low, the average falls to 105 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p result. This scaling pattern—where each resolution step costs a significant chunk of performance—indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, even at the lowest quality settings.

The High preset tells a similar story with different absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the system delivers 167 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 112 FPS, and at 4K High, it falls to 64 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 33%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is about 43%. This accelerating decline as resolution increases points to a GPU that is progressively more saturated with each pixel count jump. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are clearly not the bottleneck here; instead, the rendering workload itself is scaling with resolution.

Looking at the Medium preset, which is the only setting with min and max FPS data, the pattern holds. At 1080p Medium, the average is 213 FPS with a minimum of 181 and maximum of 245. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 143 FPS with a range of 122 to 165. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 94. The consistency of the frame pacing, as indicated by the relatively tight min-max ranges, suggests that neither component is causing erratic spikes—the system is simply working harder at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 116 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 78 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 44 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly notable because it falls below 60 FPS, which is often considered the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the RTX 5090, despite its massive compute resources, cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra in Evolve, suggesting the game's Ultra settings impose a rendering load that even this GPU struggles to handle.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090 is the centerpiece of this configuration, and its specifications explain much of the measured behavior. The GPU features 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory operates across a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. These figures place the GPU in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score of 79,842 sits close to rivals like the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 79,605, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78,940.

The GPU's role in Evolve becomes clearer when examining the measured FPS across settings. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 44 FPS, which is a stark contrast to the 105 FPS at 4K Low. This 61 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at the same resolution highlights how much the GPU's rendering workload varies with quality settings. The GPU's raw compute—104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance—is evidently sufficient for lower settings, but the Ultra preset's additional effects and geometry push the GPU to its limits.

The memory subsystem also plays a part. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, the RTX 5090 has far more VRAM than Evolve likely requires, even at 4K Ultra. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that memory access is not a limiting factor. Instead, the data suggests that the GPU's shader and rasterization throughput, while massive, is what determines the outcome at each quality level. The fact that the 4K Ultra average of 44 FPS is so far below the 4K Medium average of 81 FPS indicates that Ultra settings introduce a significant computational burden that scales with resolution.

The GPU's benchmark results outside of gaming further contextualize its performance. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,728 demonstrate strong synthetic performance. However, the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 341 and DirectX 12 score of 185 suggest that the GPU's real-world gaming performance may vary by API and workload. Evolve, being a 2015 title, likely uses older rendering paths, which could explain why the GPU does not achieve higher frame rates at 4K Ultra despite its modern architecture.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,697, placing it nearly even with rivals like the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32,707 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32,662. The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 24,873 and single-thread score of 3,468 indicate solid general-purpose performance.

In Evolve, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 275 FPS, a figure that requires the CPU to feed frames faster than the GPU can render at higher settings. The CPU's 22 threads and 4.80 GHz boost clock are sufficient to drive these high frame rates, and the data shows that the CPU does not become a bottleneck at 1080p even at Low settings.

As resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes relative to the GPU. At 4K Low, the system still produces 105 FPS, which suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's rendering demands. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,028 and single-core score of 1,743 indicate that both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads are handled competently. Evolve, as a 2015 FPS, likely relies more on single-core performance for game logic, and the CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,468 suggests it can handle that load without issue.

The CPU's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, are irrelevant for this configuration since the RTX 5090 handles all rendering. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate data transfer to the GPU. The CPU's 28 W TDP is low for a processor with 16 cores, but the boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures that performance is available when needed. The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Evolve at any resolution or setting tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 567th out of 2,872 tested combos in Evolve, placing it in the top 19.7% of all configurations. This ranking is notable because the GPU itself is in the 92nd percentile and the CPU is in the 83rd percentile, yet the combo's rank in this specific game is lower than either component's individual percentile. This suggests that Evolve may not fully utilize the strengths of this hardware pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-14600T, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H—all have average benchmark scores within 0.4% of the Core Ultra 7 155H. This tight grouping indicates that the CPU's performance is comparable to several other mid-range processors. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the Tesla P100 variants and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, show a similar clustering, with the RTX 5090 sitting between 1.4% above and 0.3% below its nearest competitors.

The combo's rank of 567 suggests that while the individual components are strong, other combinations in the database achieve better results in Evolve. This could be due to the mobile CPU's thermal constraints or the game's specific engine characteristics. The measured FPS data shows that the combo performs well at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result of 44 FPS is a weak point that likely drags down the overall ranking. The rank reflects the combo's performance across all tested settings and resolutions, and the 4K Ultra result is a significant outlier compared to the otherwise strong frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with even Ultra delivering 116 FPS. However, the data shows that Medium provides 213 FPS with a minimum of 181 FPS, offering a smoother experience than Ultra's 116 FPS average. For gamers prioritizing frame rate at 1080p, Medium offers the best balance, while High at 167 FPS is also a strong choice.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS, which is the smoothest measured result at this resolution. High at 112 FPS is also playable, but Ultra drops to 78 FPS. The data suggests that Medium is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it provides a substantial frame rate buffer above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low delivers 105 FPS, Medium delivers 81 FPS, and High drops to 64 FPS. Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may not provide a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 4K offers 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, making it the best option for 4K gaming. High at 64 FPS is borderline, and Ultra should be avoided given the 44 FPS average. The data clearly indicates that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 275 FPS on Low, 213 FPS on Medium with a range of 181 to 245, 167 FPS on High, and 116 FPS on Ultra. These results show a clear progression where each quality increase reduces frame rate, with the largest drop occurring between High and Ultra at 51 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are 185 FPS on Low, 143 FPS on Medium with a range of 122 to 165, 112 FPS on High, and 78 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 42 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 34 FPS, indicating a more consistent scaling pattern than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the combo produces 105 FPS on Low, 81 FPS on Medium with a range of 69 to 94, 64 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show the most significant impact of quality settings, with a 61 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 69 ensures that the experience remains above 60 FPS even during demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Evolve at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only at Medium or lower settings. The measured data shows 81 FPS at 4K Medium with a minimum of 69 FPS, and 105 FPS at 4K Low. At 4K High, the average drops to 64 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls to 44 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p delivers 143 FPS on average with a minimum of 122 FPS, making it the most consistent option. High at 112 FPS is also playable, but Medium provides a larger frame rate buffer.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32,697, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32,707 and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32,662. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32,812, 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32,750, 0.2% higher.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM beneficial for Evolve?

A: The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory is far more than Evolve is likely to use, even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's performance in this game is determined by its rendering throughput rather than memory capacity, as evidenced by the frame rate drops at higher settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 567th out of 2,872 tested configurations, placing it in the top 19.7% of all combos. This is lower than the GPU's 92nd percentile or CPU's 83rd percentile individually, suggesting Evolve does not fully leverage the hardware's strengths.

Q: Which settings should be avoided at 4K?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided, as it produces only 44 FPS on average. High at 4K is borderline at 64 FPS, so Medium at 81 FPS is the recommended maximum for 4K play.