Evolve

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile lands at rank 2260 out of 3700 tested combinations for Evolve. That places this combo in the lower-middle portion of the database, at roughly the 39th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking suggests that while this pairing is far from the bottom, it is not positioned among the high-end performers for this particular title.

This ranking is somewhat surprising given the pedigree of the components. The CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all processors tested, while the GPU occupies the 67th percentile of all graphics cards. Yet the combination only manages to slot into the 39th percentile for Evolve specifically. The data implies that Evolve's engine does not scale with this hardware as strongly as other titles might, or that the RTX 4060 Mobile becomes the limiting factor earlier than one might expect from the CPU's strong standing.

The gap between component-level percentiles and the in-game combo rank highlights a key insight: a top-tier CPU cannot compensate for a mid-range GPU in a demanding FPS title. The combo rank of 2260 out of 3700 suggests that many systems with slightly weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs would outperform this pairing in Evolve. Benchmark results indicate that the balance between the two components matters more than raw component strength alone.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 Mobile brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Evolve, a 2015 FPS title, this memory configuration is adequate but not generous. The GPU's 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the game's rendering workload, while the 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores remain largely underutilized in this non-ray-traced title.

Clock speeds show a base of 1545 MHz and a boost of 1890 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The pixel rate of 90.72 GPixel/s and texture rate of 181.4 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput that Evolve's fill-rate demands. The GPU's FP32 performance of 11.61 TFLOPS gives a theoretical ceiling that the measured FPS results suggest is frequently approached at higher resolutions.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in the database, the RTX 4060 Mobile scores within 1.3% of the Intel Arc B580 and within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. It trails the RTX 2080 by 0.7%. These tight margins indicate that the 4060 Mobile is positioned in a competitive mid-range tier, and the Evolve results reflect this positioning — the GPU delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain fluency at 4K.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a relevant factor at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, where average FPS drops to 27. While Evolve is not typically a VRAM-heavy title, the combination of high resolution and maximum settings appears to push the buffer to its limits, contributing to the severe performance collapse at that configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At Low settings, average FPS moves from 169 at 1080p to 114 at 1440p to 65 at 4K. This represents a 32.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 43.0% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling suggests the GPU becomes progressively more saturated as pixel count rises.

At High settings, the trajectory is steeper in relative terms: 103 FPS at 1080p falls to 69 FPS at 1440p (a 33.0% drop) and then to 39 FPS at 4K (a 43.5% drop from 1440p). The consistent shape of these curves — roughly one-third loss at 1440p and another two-fifths loss at 4K — points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck across all settings.

Medium settings show the same pattern with 131, 88, and 50 FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The min-to-max range at Medium settings narrows as resolution increases: 112-151 FPS at 1080p, 75-101 FPS at 1440p, and 43-58 FPS at 4K. This compression of the frame time distribution at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is working closer to its consistent limit.

Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling failure. The 71 FPS at 1080p drops to 48 FPS at 1440p (32.4% loss) and then to 27 FPS at 4K (43.8% loss). The 4K Ultra result of 27 FPS is barely interactive, indicating that this configuration exceeds what the RTX 4060 Mobile can deliver for Evolve. The data clearly shows that the GPU, not the CPU, dictates the performance ceiling at every resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 Mobile delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 169 FPS, Medium yields 131 FPS (with a range of 112 to 151), High hits 103 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 98 FPS, representing a 58.0% reduction in frame rate when maxing out all graphical options.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show clear pressure. Low settings average 114 FPS, Medium averages 88 FPS (ranging from 75 to 101), High produces 69 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 66 FPS, a 57.9% drop that closely mirrors the 1080p scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become pronounced. Low settings still manage 65 FPS, but Medium drops to 50 FPS (with a range of 43 to 58), High falls to 39 FPS, and Ultra collapses to 27 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 38 FPS, a 58.5% reduction that indicates consistent scaling behavior regardless of resolution.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete min/max information across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the spread between minimum and maximum is 39 FPS; at 1440p, it narrows to 26 FPS; at 4K, it compresses to 15 FPS. This tightening suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU operates near its sustained limit with less headroom for variance, whereas at lower resolutions there is more fluctuation available.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Evolve at 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, with headroom. Benchmark results show 103 FPS at High settings and 131 FPS at Medium settings for 1920x1080. Even Ultra settings deliver 71 FPS, exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can the RTX 4060 Mobile handle 4K gaming in Evolve?

A: Only at lower settings. The data shows 65 FPS at Low and 50 FPS at Medium for 3840x2160. High settings drop to 39 FPS, and Ultra falls to 27 FPS, which is below playable thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has an average benchmark score of 67469, which is 0.3% below the Intel Xeon w5-3525, 0.5% below the AMD EPYC 4484PX, and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX. It sits 0.7% above the Intel Xeon 6515P.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 Mobile ranks in the 67th percentile of all GPUs. It trails the RTX 2080 by 0.7% and the Intel Arc B580 by 1.3%, while leading the RX 7700 XT by 0.8% and the RTX 5060 Mobile by 1.3%.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in Evolve?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores suggest it has ample headroom, while the GPU's performance drops consistently with resolution increases, a classic sign of GPU saturation.

Q: What is the best resolution for a balanced experience?

A: 2560x1440 at High settings provides 69 FPS, which balances visual quality with smooth gameplay. For higher frame rates, 1080p at High gives 103 FPS, while 1440p at Low reaches 114 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data points to 1080p with High settings as the optimal configuration, delivering 103 FPS with room to spare. Players seeking maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability should consider 1440p at Medium settings, which yields 88 FPS and a min/max range of 75 to 101 FPS. This configuration provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while offering improved resolution over 1080p.

At 4K, the choice becomes more constrained. Low settings produce 65 FPS, which is technically playable but requires significant graphical compromises. Medium settings at 4K drop to 50 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS target but remains within a range that many players find acceptable for a slower-paced FPS like Evolve. High and Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended, as 39 FPS and 27 FPS respectively fall below smooth gameplay thresholds.

The Medium settings data across all resolutions shows the most consistent performance profile, with the tightest min/max ranges. At 1080p, Medium gives 131 FPS (112-151 range), at 1440p it gives 88 FPS (75-101), and at 4K it gives 50 FPS (43-58). This consistency suggests Medium settings provide the most predictable frame delivery, making it the safest choice for competitive play where frame time variance matters.

For players prioritizing frame rate over resolution, 1080p at Low settings delivers 169 FPS, which would be ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The 114 FPS at 1440p Low also offers a strong alternative for those with 1440p monitors who prefer speed over detail. The data suggests that Low settings unlock the full potential of this combo, while Ultra settings at any resolution push the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The chip's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide substantial data throughput for Evolve's game logic and physics calculations.

Benchmark results show the CPU excels in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 20795. Single-thread performance is also strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2204 and Geekbench single-core at 2458. For a 2015 FPS title like Evolve, which was designed before the era of heavily multi-threaded game engines, the single-thread capabilities are particularly relevant.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 55759 and single-thread score of 4713 place it in the 94th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rivals — the Xeon w5-3525, EPYC 4484PX, and Threadripper PRO 5955WX — all score within 0.6% of this chip, indicating that the 275HX is competitive with high-end workstation processors despite being a mobile part.

In the context of Evolve, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The frame rates at 1080p Low (169 FPS) suggest the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions, but the steep performance drops at 4K indicate the GPU becomes the bottleneck well before the CPU's capabilities are exhausted. The CPU's 24 cores and 24 threads provide ample processing power for Evolve's AI, physics, and world simulation, but the game's rendering demands clearly outpace what the RTX 4060 Mobile can deliver at higher resolutions.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5, combined with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, positions it as a high-end mobile solution. For Evolve specifically, the data suggests that users would benefit more from a stronger GPU than a stronger CPU, as the current pairing leaves significant CPU headroom unused at every resolution and settings combination tested.