Road 96

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 61st out of 1684 tested combos in Road 96, placing it in the top 3.6% of all configurations evaluated. This is a striking result given the CPU’s modest standing in general benchmarks — it sits at the 75th percentile among all processors — yet the combination lands near the top of the board for this specific title. The data indicates that Road 96 does not heavily tax the processor, allowing the GPU to dominate performance. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is not enormous in practical terms, as the measured frame rates at every resolution and settings level are comfortably playable. The rank reflects the balance of this pairing in a game that appears to favor graphics throughput over CPU compute, a dynamic that becomes clearer when examining the FPS breakdown across resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The 61st position out of 1684 combos places this configuration in the 96th percentile of all tested pairings for Road 96. That is a strong showing, but it is not the absolute top tier — the rank suggests there are 60 combinations that deliver higher average frame rates, likely featuring newer or more expensive processors that can feed the RTX 4090 slightly better even in a title that is not CPU-intensive. The CPU’s own benchmark profile supports this interpretation: the Ryzen 5 4600G scores 17489 on average across all tests, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17475 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17636 (0.8% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-13100F scores 17665 (1% ahead). These sub-1% differences mean the CPU is effectively a non-factor in distinguishing performance here. What matters is the RTX 4090, which ranks in the 91st percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 66473, slightly below the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66733, -0.4%) and above the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (66127, 0.5%). The combo’s high rank is thus a signal of the GPU’s overwhelming capability in Road 96, where even a mid-range CPU can keep pace.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the clear driver of performance in this configuration. Its memory subsystem is substantial: 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus delivers 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Road 96’s art style, and the 16384 shading units provide raw compute that the game can leverage at higher settings. The GPU’s base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost of 2520 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These figures explain why the transition from Low to Ultra settings scales predictably across resolutions — the GPU has both the bandwidth and the shading power to handle increased effects and draw distances. The data shows the RTX 4090 is not the bottleneck at any measured point; even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 62.3 remains playable, which would be impossible if the GPU were struggling. The CPU’s role is supportive: with 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 2 architecture, clocked at 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost, it can feed the GPU enough frames in a game like Road 96, which is not known for heavy simulation logic. The PCIe Gen 3 interface (20 lanes) could theoretically limit data transfer, but the benchmark results show no such constraint manifesting in practice, as frame rates remain high even at 1080p where CPU overhead is most apparent.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations in Road 96?

A: It ranks 61st out of 1684 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.6% of all configurations for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the primary driver; the CPU’s average benchmark score (17489) is nearly identical to its closest rivals (within 1%), while the GPU’s score (66473) is far above typical mid-range cards, indicating the RTX 4090 dominates performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 335.7 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is well above any display’s refresh rate and suggests the CPU does not cap the GPU at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest is 62.3 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, showing the combo never dips below playable levels.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090’s average benchmark score of 66473 is 0.4% below the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66733) and 0.5% above the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (66127), indicating it sits at the high end of performance among tested GPUs.

Q: What are the CPU’s closest performance rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-12450H (17475, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core i3-14100T (17636, 0.8% ahead), and Intel Core i3-13100F (17665, 1% ahead) are all within 1% of its average score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 335.7 FPS, which drops to 289.6 at Medium, 229.5 at High, and 180.3 at Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a 46.1 FPS reduction, while the step from Medium to High is 60.1 FPS, and High to Ultra is 49.2 FPS. These are large absolute drops, but all values remain far above what any standard monitor can display, suggesting the GPU is not taxed even at 1080p Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 252.8 FPS at Low, 181.6 at Medium, 147.6 at High, and 115.8 at Ultra. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p are substantial: Low falls by 24.7%, Medium by 37.3%, High by 35.7%, and Ultra by 35.8%. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more heavily utilized, but the CPU is still not a limiting factor. At 3840x2160, the averages are 132.1 FPS at Low, 97.0 at Medium, 76.2 at High, and 62.3 at Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K is again significant: Low falls by 47.7%, Medium by 46.6%, High by 48.4%, and Ultra by 46.2%. These consistent reductions across all settings point to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the RTX 4090’s raw power is the sole determinant, and the CPU’s 12 threads are more than adequate to keep up.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound behavior. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 335.7 at 1080p to 252.8 at 1440p (a 24.7% reduction) and then to 132.1 at 4K (a 47.7% reduction from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is similar in relative terms: from 180.3 at 1080p to 115.8 at 1440p (35.8% lower) and then to 62.3 at 4K (46.2% lower). The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical across all settings — roughly 25% from 1080p to 1440p and another 47% from 1440p to 4K — indicates that the bottleneck is purely the GPU’s rendering load, not any CPU limitation. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to stay flat or even increase at higher resolutions as the GPU takes longer per frame, but that is not the case. The consistent scaling also suggests that Road 96’s engine scales well with pixel count, with no sudden cliffs or anomalies. The data shows that this combo can maintain over 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a demanding target, and the scaling curve implies that the CPU contributes negligible overhead — the Ryzen 5 4600G is effectively invisible in this workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 180.3 FPS are the best choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, as this exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. Even at 1440p, Ultra at 115.8 FPS is playable, but High at 147.6 FPS offers a better balance for 144Hz displays, providing 27.5% more FPS than Ultra while likely having a minimal visual impact in a stylized adventure game. At 4K, the choice is more constrained: High at 76.2 FPS is the sweet spot for 60Hz displays, offering a 22.2% improvement over Ultra’s 62.3 FPS while staying above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 4K (97.0 FPS) is the best option for 90Hz or 120Hz displays, though it sacrifices some visual quality. Low settings are only advisable for competitive play at 1080p (335.7 FPS) or if the user has a 240Hz monitor, but the visual downgrade seems unnecessary given that even Ultra at 1080p remains far above playable. Across all resolutions, the data suggests that High settings provide the most balanced experience, with 4K High (76.2 FPS) being the only scenario where the frame rate dips below 100 FPS — and even that is comfortably smooth. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Medium at 1440p (181.6 FPS) or 4K (97.0 FPS) are the recommended compromises, as they deliver large FPS gains over High with only a modest reduction in graphical quality.