Road 96

Road 96 is an adventure title where the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions show a system that is heavily influenced by graphical settings, with the RTX 4060 acting as the primary bottleneck at higher fidelity levels. This pairing sits at rank 954 out of 1684 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the performance limit lies. At 1080p High settings, the system averages 116.5 FPS, but at 1440p High, that number falls to 74.4 FPS—a 36% reduction. Moving to 4K High, the average plummets to 38.4 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution increases.

The pattern repeats across all settings presets. At Low settings, 1080p yields 202.7 FPS, 1440p drops to 130.6 FPS, and 4K lands at 68.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low is a 66% reduction, nearly identical to the High preset’s decline. This consistency suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a function of pixel count, not settings complexity, which points squarely at the GPU’s rendering throughput as the constraint.

At Ultra settings, the trend becomes even more pronounced. The system delivers 93.7 FPS at 1080p, drops to 59.3 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 33.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra number. This data indicates that Road 96’s graphical load scales heavily with resolution, and the RTX 4060’s 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM are likely contributors to the steep 4K penalty.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 3072 shading units. Its boost clock reaches 2460 MHz, and it operates with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications explain the GPU’s behavior in the measured results, particularly at 4K where the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show it ranks in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 23321 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Arc B580, which scores 23021 (0.7% lower). These close scores indicate the RTX 4060 is positioned in a competitive mid-range tier, but the Road 96 data shows it struggles to maintain playable 4K frame rates.

At 4K Ultra, the 33.8 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider smooth. The GPU’s passmark directx_12 score of 76, while not directly comparable to in-game FPS, reflects its capability in modern APIs. The 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate do not translate into 4K Ultra playability in this title, suggesting that Road 96’s rendering demands exceed what this mid-range GPU can deliver at maximum settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and a passmark_single_thread score of 3256. This CPU is ranked in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11700F, which scores 21957 (0.9% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9554P, which scores 21899 (0.6% higher). These marginal differences suggest the Ryzen 5 5600 is well-matched against its competition. In Road 96, the CPU’s role becomes apparent when examining the FPS at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed.

At 1080p Low, the system achieves 202.7 FPS, which indicates the CPU can feed frames well above typical display refresh rates. The cinebench_r23_multicore score of 18309 shows the CPU’s multi-threaded capability, but Road 96’s adventure genre likely doesn’t heavily tax all twelve threads. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame delivery, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p across all settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Road 96 at 4K smoothly?

A: No. At 4K High, the average FPS is 38.4, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 33.8. Only 4K Low reaches 68.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 60 FPS experience?

A: 1440p Medium provides 96 FPS, and 1440p High hits 74.4 FPS. If you want to stay above 60 FPS at higher quality, 1440p High is the safest choice, while 4K requires dropping to Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 23181 on average benchmarks, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580. These differences are minimal and unlikely to cause noticeable in-game variation.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 holding back the RTX 4060?

A: No. The 1080p Low result of 202.7 FPS demonstrates the CPU is capable of high frame rates. The GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases, not the CPU.

Q: What settings preset offers the best balance at 1080p?

A: Medium at 146.2 FPS is excellent, but High at 116.5 FPS provides better visuals while remaining far above 60 FPS. Ultra at 93.7 FPS is still smooth and offers the best quality.

Q: How does this combo rank overall in Road 96?

A: The combination ranks 954 out of 1684 tested combos, placing it in the 57th percentile of all systems tested for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 202.7 FPS on Low, 146.2 FPS on Medium, 116.5 FPS on High, and 93.7 FPS on Ultra. These results show a clear step-down of roughly 25-30 FPS between each preset tier, with Low nearly doubling the Ultra frame rate. The 1080p Ultra result of 93.7 FPS is the lowest at this resolution but remains comfortably playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS figures drop significantly. Low settings produce 130.6 FPS, Medium delivers 96 FPS, High reaches 74.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 59.3 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 1440p is a 20% reduction, indicating that Ultra settings carry a heavy penalty. The 1440p Ultra result hovers near the 60 FPS threshold, making it marginal for high-refresh displays.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles under load. Low settings yield 68.7 FPS, Medium drops to 48.9 FPS, High falls to 38.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is a 51% reduction, showing that Road 96’s highest settings are not viable at this resolution. Only 4K Low provides a frame rate above 60 FPS, and even that is close to the threshold.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, Ultra settings at 93.7 FPS provide the best visual experience without sacrificing playability. The frame rate remains well above 60 FPS, and the quality jump from High to Ultra is worth the 20% performance cost. Players with 144 Hz monitors can still enjoy High settings at 116.5 FPS, which offers a smoother experience while retaining good visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the recommendation is High settings at 74.4 FPS. This preset balances visual quality with a frame rate that stays above 60 FPS, which is essential for a smooth adventure game experience. Medium settings at 96 FPS are an alternative for players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, but High offers a better overall package. Ultra at 59.3 FPS is just below the 60 FPS mark and may cause noticeable stuttering on some displays.

For 4K, the data is clear: use Low settings at 68.7 FPS. This is the only 4K preset that maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS. Medium at 48.9 FPS is playable but not smooth, and High at 38.4 FPS or Ultra at 33.8 FPS are not recommended for an enjoyable experience. If 4K is a priority, the system will require lower settings to remain fluid. The measured data indicates that the RTX 4060 is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming in this title, and users should target 1440p for the best balance of quality and performance.