Road 96

The data for Road 96 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 shows a configuration heavily skewed toward the GPU, with the processor rarely acting as a limiting factor. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the RTX 4090 delivers frame rates that range from playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally high at 1080p Low. The measured results provide a clear picture of how this pairing scales with graphical load and where its performance boundaries lie.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a dramatic reduction in average frame rates, indicating that the RTX 4090 is the primary driver of performance in this title. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 229.5 at 1920x1080 to 146 at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 36%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 80.2, which is roughly 45% lower than the 1440p result and 65% lower than the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count directly translates into higher rendering loads.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The 1080p Low result of 390.8 FPS drops to 253.1 at 1440p and then to 130.7 at 4K. The leap from 1440p to 4K here represents a 48% decline, suggesting that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU’s rendering capabilities are being stretched by the 4K resolution. The fact that 4K Low still produces over 130 FPS, however, confirms that the RTX 4090 has substantial headroom for this game, even at its most demanding resolution.

The scaling between Medium and Ultra settings follows a similar trajectory. At 1080p, Medium yields 287.3 FPS while Ultra yields 181.9, a 37% gap. At 1440p, the gap widens to 37% as well (183.7 vs 115.6), and at 4K it grows to 39% (98.6 vs 59.8). This consistent gap across resolutions suggests that the settings themselves, rather than the resolution, are the dominant factor in frame rate variation at any given pixel count. The data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as even the highest frame rates at 1080p Low do not show signs of processor limitation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the undisputed performance driver in this configuration. With 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, the GPU possesses ample bandwidth for Road 96’s rendering demands, which is reflected in the high frame rates even at 4K. The memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s ensures that texture streaming and geometry processing are not constrained by data transfer rates, allowing the GPU’s compute units to remain active.

The GPU’s clock speeds, with a base of 2235 MHz and a boost of 2520 MHz, contribute to its raw throughput. The benchmark results for the RTX 4090 show an average score of 66473, placing it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. In the Passmark G3D test, it scores 38194, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 9223. These figures, while not game-specific, indicate a level of performance that aligns with the measured FPS in Road 96. The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database, such as the NVIDIA Tesla T4 with a delta of -0.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla P40 with a delta of 0.5%, are data-center cards rather than gaming-focused products, which underscores the RTX 4090’s position at the top of the consumer stack.

The 4K Ultra result of 59.8 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS measurement in the dataset, demonstrating that the GPU is capable of handling even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution, albeit just barely. At 1440p Ultra, the 115.6 FPS average shows that the GPU has enough headroom to maintain high refresh rates, and at 1080p Ultra, the 181.9 FPS average suggests that the RTX 4090 is not being fully utilized at lower resolutions, with the CPU potentially becoming a factor only at the very highest frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in this configuration. The CPU’s base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with its Zen 3 architecture, provide sufficient single-threaded performance for Road 96’s gameplay logic. The processor’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584, indicate solid performance, but the game’s frame rates suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 79th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765, places it in the upper tier of processors, but its nearest rivals in the database—the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (delta 0.6%), AMD EPYC 9554P (delta -0.6%), and Intel Core i7-11700F (delta -0.9%)—are a mix of server and desktop parts. The Ryzen 5 5600’s performance in synthetic tests, such as the 3DMark max threads score of 5659 and the Passmark multithread score of 21541, shows that it can handle multi-threaded workloads, but Road 96’s results do not indicate any significant CPU bottleneck.

The fact that the 1080p Low result of 390.8 FPS is the highest measured frame rate, and that it does not appear to plateau due to CPU limits, suggests that the Ryzen 5 5600 is capable of feeding the RTX 4090 with enough data to reach these high numbers. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is more than adequate for this adventure title, which likely does not require extensive parallel processing. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s are sufficient for the game’s data access patterns, and the processor’s PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes ensures that the GPU has a high-bandwidth connection.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS of 287.3 is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay, and even at 1440p Medium, the 183.7 FPS average provides a high refresh rate experience. The step from Medium to High at 1440p results in a 21% FPS drop (from 183.7 to 146), which may be acceptable for those prioritizing visual fidelity, but Medium provides a more substantial margin.

For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only option that guarantees a high frame rate, with an average of 130.7 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K, at 98.6 FPS, is still playable and offers better visual quality, while High drops to 80.2 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced adventure game. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 59.8 FPS, should be avoided unless the user is willing to accept a near-60 FPS experience with maximal visual settings.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the most sensible choice, as the 181.9 FPS average still provides a high refresh rate experience without sacrificing visual quality. The gap between High (229.5 FPS) and Ultra (181.9 FPS) is noticeable, but the latter offers the best image quality. The data suggests that the RTX 4090 has enough power to run Road 96 at Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p without any concerns, and the Medium preset is the recommended starting point for 4K users who want a balance between frame rate and visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 54th out of 1684 tested combos in Road 96. This places the configuration in the top 3% of all tested pairings, indicating that it is a high-performing setup for this game. The rank reflects the GPU’s dominant role, as the RTX 4090’s raw power is the primary contributor to the high frame rates measured.

The ranking also suggests that the CPU, while not a bottleneck, does not boost the combo to the very top of the list. The 54th position out of 1684 implies that there are 53 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates, likely featuring more powerful processors that can push the RTX 4090 to even higher output at lower resolutions. However, given that the 1080p Low result exceeds 390 FPS, the practical difference between this combo and those ranked above it is likely minimal for most gaming scenarios.

The combo’s rank is also influenced by the game’s nature as an adventure title, where frame rates are less critical than in competitive shooters. The data shows that this pairing can handle Road 96 at any resolution and setting, with the only sub-60 FPS result being at 4K Ultra. The high percentile ranking of both components—91st for the GPU and 79th for the CPU—aligns with the combo’s 54th position, confirming that this is a well-matched setup for the game’s demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the highest average FPS is achieved at Low settings with 390.8 FPS. Medium produces 287.3 FPS, High produces 229.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 181.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 53% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but expected given the increased graphical load.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 253.1 FPS, Medium delivers 183.7 FPS, High delivers 146 FPS, and Ultra delivers 115.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 54%, slightly more pronounced than at 1080p. The 1440p results show that even at Ultra, the frame rate remains above 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 130.7 FPS, Medium yields 98.6 FPS, High yields 80.2 FPS, and Ultra yields 59.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 54%, consistent with the other resolutions. The 4K results are the only ones where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS, occurring only at the Ultra preset. The data shows that the RTX 4090 is capable of delivering a playable experience at 4K across all settings, with the Medium preset providing the best compromise between visual quality and smoothness.