Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 asymmetric FPS, places the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Radeon 8060S combination at rank 1664 out of 2872 tested combos. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while the hardware is capable, it does not dominate this particular title. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is consistently playable at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with higher quality presets. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures that low-resolution frame rates are exceptionally high.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1664 out of 2872 puts it in the 58th percentile of all tested combinations for Evolve. This is not a top-tier showing, but it is also far from the bottom. The position suggests that the pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX and AMD Radeon 8060S offers a balanced experience, but one that is outclassed by many dedicated desktop configurations. The GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is 87, meaning it outperforms 87% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU’s percentileVsAllCpus is 93. Despite these high individual percentiles, the combo rank is lower, indicating that game-specific optimization and the interaction between these components matter more than raw synthetic scores.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173. This places it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13790F (score 63080) and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (score 62738). It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (score 63331) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (score 62839). These deltas are tiny, meaning that for CPU-bound tasks, the Core Ultra 7 265HX is statistically indistinguishable from its closest competitors. In Evolve, this translates to a situation where any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates at lower resolutions, where the CPU is doing the heavy lifting.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757. This is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (score 55698), 1.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (score 54828), and 2.8% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (score 54247). It is 0.6% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (score 56083). The fact that the Radeon 8060S is within 3% of the RTX 4080 and RTX 5080 in average benchmark score is notable, but in Evolve, the measured FPS shows that this does not translate into high 4K performance. The combo’s rank is a reminder that average synthetic scores do not always predict game-specific behavior, especially for a title with unique rendering demands.

The rank also indicates that there are 1208 combos that perform worse, which means the 265HX and 8060S combination is not a weak pairing. However, the data suggests that for a game like Evolve, which can be demanding at high resolutions, this mobile-oriented hardware is better suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 4K results, which dip to 28 FPS at Ultra settings, are the primary reason the combo does not rank higher. The CPU’s 20 cores and 20 threads provide ample headroom, but the GPU’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are simply not enough to push high pixel counts at maximum quality.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 are the optimal resolutions. At 1080p, even Ultra settings produce 74 FPS, while at 1440p, High settings yield 72 FPS. At 4K, the best result is 67 FPS on Low settings, which is a significant drop from lower resolutions.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13790F (63080) and 0.7% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (62738). It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G (63331) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 (62839). These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Is the AMD Radeon 8060S a strong GPU for Evolve?

A: The GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is 87, and its average benchmark score is 55757, which is within 2.8% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54247). However, in Evolve, it only manages 41 FPS at 4K High and 28 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that it is not strong enough for 4K gaming with this title.

Q: What is the impact of the CPU’s 20 cores and 20 threads on Evolve?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded performance, as seen in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642. In Evolve, this CPU power is evident at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 176 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of performance and quality?

A: For this combo, High settings at 1440p provide the best balance, delivering 72 FPS. At 1080p, High settings give 107 FPS, which is also excellent. Medium settings at 1440p offer 92 FPS with a min FPS of 78, which is a reasonable alternative if you prefer smoother motion over visual fidelity.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 28 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most players. This is a clear indication that the AMD Radeon 8060S is not suited for 4K Ultra gaming in Evolve.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves 107 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 with the same settings, the FPS drops to 72, a reduction of 32.7%. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the FPS falls to 41, a further 43.1% drop from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance, which is strong enough to push 176 FPS at 1080p Low, is not the bottleneck; instead, the Radeon 8060S’s rendering throughput is insufficient for the increased pixel count.

Looking at the Low settings preset, the scaling is similar. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 176 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 118 FPS, a 33.0% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 67 FPS, a 43.2% reduction from 1440p. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the performance scaling is purely resolution-driven, with the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth being the determining factors. The AMD Radeon 8060S has a pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s, but these figures are not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The data also shows that the difference between Low and Ultra settings is more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS drops from 176 (Low) to 74 (Ultra), a 57.9% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 118 (Low) to 50 (Ultra), a 57.6% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 67 (Low) to 28 (Ultra), a 58.2% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is equally taxed by the increased graphical load at every resolution, but the absolute FPS at 4K is so low that the relative drop is less noticeable. The conclusion is clear: for this combo, 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is acceptable, and 4K is only viable at Low settings.

The limiting component is definitively the GPU. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX, with its 20 cores and 30 MB of shared L3 cache, provides more than enough processing power for Evolve. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and PassMark multithread score of 47985 indicate that it can handle the game’s physics and AI calculations without breaking a sweat. The GPU, however, with its 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, is a mid-range part that struggles with the demands of 4K rendering. The fact that the FPS at 1080p Low is 176 shows that the CPU can feed the GPU faster than it can render, confirming the GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for this combo is achieved at 2560x1440 with High settings, which produces an average of 72 FPS. This is a smooth and visually appealing configuration that balances performance with graphical fidelity. At this resolution and settings, the game is fully playable, and the frame rate is high enough to avoid any noticeable stutter. The 1440p High preset is the recommended choice for players who want a good balance between sharpness and speed.

For players with a 1080p monitor, the High preset is also excellent, delivering 107 FPS. This is more than enough for a 60 Hz display and provides headroom for a 144 Hz monitor. If you prefer maximum visual quality, the Ultra preset at 1080p gives 74 FPS, which is still playable. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS, making it a great option for competitive play where high frame rates are essential.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides 92 FPS with a min FPS of 78 and a max FPS of 105. This is a solid alternative to High if you want to ensure a consistent frame rate above 90 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 50 FPS, which is borderline for a fast-paced FPS. For 4K, the only playable option is Low settings, which yields 67 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K gives 52 FPS with a min of 44 and max of 60, which is marginal. The High and Ultra presets at 4K, at 41 FPS and 28 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a responsive gaming experience.

The data suggests that the optimal configuration is 1440p High, as it offers the best frame rate per pixel rendering. The 72 FPS average is high enough for most gamers, and the visual quality is significantly better than Low or Medium settings. If you have a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor, the Medium preset at 137 FPS is the best choice, as it maximizes fluidity without sacrificing too much detail. For those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p Ultra at 74 FPS is the highest quality preset that remains playable. The measured data does not support any 4K preset above Low for a consistently smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how the combo performs across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are strong across the board. The Low preset achieves the highest average FPS at 176. The Medium preset delivers 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157. The High preset yields 107 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 74 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 102 FPS, showing that the GPU is capable of handling the game at 1080p even with heavy graphical loads.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still good but shows the expected decline. The Low preset reaches 118 FPS, which is impressive for 1440p. The Medium preset drops to 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 105. The High preset produces 72 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 50 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 68 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as the resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly lower. The Low preset achieves 67 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that is consistently playable. The Medium preset produces 52 FPS, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 60. The High preset drops to 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 28 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 39 FPS, meaning that the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, especially at higher quality settings.

The data also reveals that the Medium preset at each resolution offers the most consistent frame pacing, as evidenced by the min and max values. At 1080p Medium, the min FPS is 116 and the max is 157, a range of 41 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the min is 78 and the max is 105, a range of 27 FPS. At 4K Medium, the min is 44 and the max is 60, a range of 16 FPS. This suggests that as the resolution increases, the frame rate becomes more stable, but the absolute performance is lower. For players who want a consistent experience, the Medium preset is the safest choice, but the High preset at 1440p offers the best overall experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture, built on a 3 nm process node. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The CPU’s cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is designed for high multi-threaded workloads, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 40642 and PassMark multithread score of 47985. The CPU also has a PassMark single-thread score of 4500, which is strong for single-core performance.

In Evolve, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The measured FPS at 1080p Low, which reaches 176 FPS, suggests that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU with data. The fact that the FPS does not increase significantly when lowering settings from High to Low at 1080p (107 to 176 FPS) indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at that resolution. However, the CPU’s high single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5737, ensures that the game’s main thread does not become a bottleneck.

The CPU’s 20 cores and 20 threads are not fully utilized by Evolve, which is a game released in 2015 and likely optimized for fewer threads. However, the high core count provides headroom for background tasks and ensures that the game does not suffer from CPU contention. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-13790F and AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G, have similar average benchmark scores, indicating that the 265HX is well within the expected performance range for its class. In the context of Evolve, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU at any resolution, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU-bound scaling.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s also plays a role. This memory bandwidth is adequate for the game’s data transfer needs, and the CPU’s integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, is not used when the discrete Radeon 8060S is active. The CPU’s 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors contribute to its efficiency, but in gaming performance, the key metrics are the clock speeds and cache sizes. The 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded tasks are handled quickly, while the 30 MB L3 cache reduces latency for frequently accessed data. Overall, the data shows that the Core Ultra 7 265HX is a powerful CPU that does not hinder gameplay in Evolve, and the performance ceiling is set by the AMD Radeon 8060S.