Evolve

Evolve, the 2015 FPS, presents an interesting case study for the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 pairing. The benchmark data reveals a configuration capable of delivering high frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the scaling patterns indicate a nuanced balance between the CPU and GPU depending on the settings and resolution chosen.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly with the graphics preset. At the Low preset, the average frame rate drops from 275 FPS at 1920x1080 to 185 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 90 FPS, and then further to 105 FPS at 3840x2160. This scaling pattern, where performance nearly halves from 1080p to 4K, suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU is becoming a more significant factor at higher resolutions, though the CPU still has headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p.

The High preset tells a different story. Here, the average FPS goes from 167 at 1920x1080 to 112 at 2560x1440, and finally to 64 at 3840x2160. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 48 FPS, which is proportionally larger than the 55 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p. This indicates that at High settings, the RTX 5090 is increasingly the limiting component as pixel count rises, with the gap between resolutions widening due to the GPU's rendering workload.

The Medium preset offers the most complete dataset, including minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1920x1080, the average is 213 FPS with a minimum of 181 and maximum of 245. Moving to 2560x1440, the average drops to 143 FPS, with minimum and maximum of 122 and 165 respectively. At 3840x2160, the average falls to 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 and maximum of 94. The consistency of the minimum-to-maximum spread, roughly 64 FPS at 1080p and 43 FPS at 1440p, suggests stable frame pacing, while the 25 FPS spread at 4K indicates tighter frame delivery as the GPU becomes saturated.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. From 116 FPS at 1080p, it drops to 78 FPS at 1440p, and then to 44 FPS at 4K. This 44 FPS result at 3840x2160 Ultra is the lowest measured average in the entire dataset, demonstrating that Evolve's Ultra settings place a substantial load on the GPU. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra (a 38 FPS drop) is less severe than at High, but the 4K result highlights that this combo is only marginally playable at that resolution with maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 567th out of 2872 tested combos in Evolve. This places it in the top 19.7% of all configurations, indicating a strong performance tier. However, the ranking is not at the very top, which suggests that other combinations with different CPU-GPU balances achieve higher frame rates in this specific title.

The combo's rank relative to its position in the full list implies that while the RTX 5090 is a top-tier GPU (92nd percentile vs all GPUs), the Core Ultra X7 368H's mobile-oriented design (25 W TDP) may hold the pairing back from the absolute highest echelons in Evolve. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking vs all CPUs is solid, but the combination of a mobile CPU with a flagship desktop GPU creates a unique balance where the GPU is clearly the dominant component in most scenarios.

In the context of the measured FPS, this rank of 567 out of 2872 means there are 566 other combos that perform better in Evolve, likely featuring higher-power desktop CPUs. Yet, the actual frame rates achieved are still excellent for gaming, with the lowest average being 44 FPS at 4K Ultra. The ranking should be interpreted as a measure of relative performance among all tested systems, not as an indication of poor playability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the star of this configuration, with specifications that explain its strong performance in Evolve. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This massive memory subsystem ensures that texture loading and data transfer are never bottlenecks, even at 4K with High or Ultra settings. The GPU's 21760 shading units and 176 ROPs provide substantial pixel-pushing capability, reflected in its 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate.

Clock speeds are notable: the base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost of 2407 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective. These clocks, combined with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a 5 nm process, contribute to the GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores are present but less relevant for Evolve, which does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS in its 2015-era rendering pipeline.

In the measured data, the GPU's role becomes clear when comparing Low presets across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 275 FPS average suggests the GPU is not the limiting factor; the CPU can feed it frames faster than it can render them. But at 4K Low, the 105 FPS average indicates the GPU is now working harder. The RTX 5090's 92nd percentile ranking vs all GPUs aligns with its ability to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra (44 FPS), though this is below the 60 FPS threshold many consider ideal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the dataset shows four presets. Low yields the highest average at 275 FPS, followed by Medium at 213 FPS (min 181, max 245), High at 167 FPS, and Ultra at 116 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 159 FPS range, demonstrating the significant impact of settings on performance at this resolution. All averages exceed 60 FPS, making 1080p playable at any preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 185 FPS at Low, 143 FPS at Medium (min 122, max 165), 112 FPS at High, and 78 FPS at Ultra. The range narrows to 107 FPS, and again all presets remain above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 122 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays high, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 3840x2160, performance drops more noticeably. Low averages 105 FPS, Medium averages 81 FPS (min 69, max 94), High averages 64 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS. This is the only resolution where a preset falls below 60 FPS, and Ultra at 4K is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to maintain a playable average. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 69 FPS minimum, is the safest choice for 4K gaming, while High at 64 FPS is borderline but acceptable.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 116 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most displays. For users with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the High preset at 167 FPS or Medium at 213 FPS offers smoother motion, with Medium providing the best balance of visual quality and speed.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 112 FPS is the recommended choice for a balance between visual fidelity and performance, as it exceeds 100 FPS and should look noticeably better than Medium. The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image quality, but the drop from High is significant. The Medium preset at 143 FPS is ideal for competitive play where higher frame rates matter more than maximum detail.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 81 FPS is the clear recommendation. It provides a 17 FPS advantage over High (64 FPS) and a 37 FPS advantage over Ultra (44 FPS), while still offering reasonable visual quality. The Low preset at 105 FPS is an option for players who prefer maximum frame rates over graphics, but the Medium preset's 69 FPS minimum ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain above 60 FPS, making it the safest choice for a consistent 4K experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Evolve?

A: The highest measured average is 275 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 44, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Evolve?

A: It ranks 567th out of 2872 tested combos, placing it in the top 19.7% of all configurations.

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

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 122, with an average of 143 and a maximum of 165.

Q: Which preset at 4K provides the highest average FPS above 60?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset provides 105 FPS and the Medium preset provides 81 FPS, both above 60 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM impact performance in Evolve?

A: The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that memory capacity is not a limiting factor, though the game's actual VRAM usage is not specified in the data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is a mobile processor with 16 cores and 16 threads, based on the Panther Lake architecture built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz, boosting to 5.00 GHz, and it has a 25 W TDP that reflects its mobile design. The CPU's cache configuration includes 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3, which supports its strong benchmark scores.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows notable single-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3984 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4005. Multi-threaded results are also robust, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 28221 and Passmark multi-thread at 32956. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking vs all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40518, places it near rivals like the Intel Core 7 253PE (40557, -0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, 0.2% delta).

In Evolve, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p Low preset, where the 275 FPS average suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The Core Ultra X7 368H's 5.00 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Evolve's game logic and physics. The 16-core configuration ensures that background tasks do not interfere with gaming, though the game's 2015 release likely does not utilize all cores. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s via LPDDR5X dual-channel support is sufficient for the data demands of this title. The combination of high boost clocks and adequate core count means the CPU is rarely the bottleneck at lower resolutions, but at 4K Ultra where the GPU's 44 FPS is clearly the limiting factor, the CPU has ample headroom.