Road 96

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing in Road 96 produces a consistent, high-refresh-rate experience across most settings, with the data showing a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, role of each component, and how the combo ranks against other tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 512 KB of L2 per core. This CPU operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform, supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and has a 65 W TDP. The processor’s PassMark multithread score is 19,236, while its single-thread score is 2,872, placing it at the 85th percentile among all tested CPUs.

In Road 96, the CPU’s impact is most visible at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 308 FPS average, and at 1080p Medium it reaches 226 FPS. These numbers suggest the Ryzen 5 5600F’s single-thread performance is sufficient to drive very high frame rates in this Adventure title, which is not typically demanding on multi-core resources. The CPU’s data compression score of 232,836 and integer math score of 59,339 indicate strong general-purpose throughput, but the game’s measured results rely more on the processor’s ability to feed the GPU quickly at high FPS.

The nearest CPU rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938 avg, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37,018 avg, -0.2% delta). The Ryzen 5 5600F’s average benchmark score is 36,945, which is statistically tied with these competitors. This parity means the CPU is not a differentiator in Road 96; the performance ceiling at 1080p is likely shared with these rivals. The fact that the 5600F holds its own against the Core i9-12900T (37,112 avg, -0.5% delta) further confirms that the processor has ample headroom for this game’s demands.

At 4K resolution, the CPU role diminishes. The measured FPS drops to 61 at High settings and 48 at Ultra, which is far below the 1080p numbers. This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads remain more than adequate. The PassMark physics score of 1,043 is modest, but Road 96 does not appear to be physics-heavy based on the frame rate scaling. Overall, the data shows the Ryzen 5 5600F is a capable partner for this GPU in Road 96, providing enough single-thread speed to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p and 1440p.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (AD104 chip) using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It features 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, along with 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The card’s FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS, and it has a TDP of 220 W.

In Road 96, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance scales predictably with settings and resolution. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 308 FPS at Low, 226 FPS at Medium, 182 FPS at High, and 143 FPS at Ultra. The 12 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor here, as even at 4K Ultra the combo maintains 48 FPS average, indicating the memory capacity is sufficient for the game’s textures and assets. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s helps sustain high frame rates at 1440p Medium, where the combo achieves 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS and maximum of 165 FPS.

The GPU’s PassMark G3D score is 29,995, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262 avg, -0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268 avg, -0.1% delta). The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score is 43,223, which is effectively identical to these competitors. This means the GPU’s raw computational power is comparable to high-end workstation cards, but the 4070 SUPER’s advantage in Road 96 comes from its modern architecture and driver optimization.

The GPU’s role becomes dominant at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K High is 61, which is exactly one-third of the 1080p High score of 182. This 3x drop from 1080p to 4K is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, as the pixel count quadruples but the frame rate only drops by 66%, suggesting some CPU involvement even at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance are sufficient for 1440p High at 116 FPS, but 4K Ultra pushes the card to its limits.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, all settings are playable, but the data suggests that High settings at 182 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. The jump from High to Ultra costs 39 FPS (from 182 to 143), which is a 21% drop for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in most games. Conversely, dropping from High to Medium gains 44 FPS (from 182 to 226), but Medium may not offer the same visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 144 FPS is the standout choice. It maintains a high refresh rate with a minimum of 122 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 116 FPS is also viable, but the difference between Medium and High is 28 FPS, which could be noticeable on a 144 Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 91 FPS is still playable but sacrifices the high-refresh advantage. For 1440p, the data recommends Medium as the best experience per the measured rows, as it keeps the frame rate above 120 FPS consistently.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Medium preset at 76 FPS (with a min of 65 and max of 88) is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS. The High preset at 61 FPS is borderline, with no minimum FPS data, but it could dip below 60 in heavy scenes. The Low preset at 104 FPS is an option for competitive play, but it sacrifices visual quality significantly. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Given the data, 4K Medium is the best experience for this combo, as it provides a 65 FPS minimum and 88 FPS maximum, ensuring a stable frame time.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows diminishing returns. At 1080p, the FPS drops from 308 (Low) to 143 (Ultra), a 54% reduction. At 1440p, the drop is from 196 to 91, a 54% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 104 to 48, a 54% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that the settings are well-balanced, and the Medium preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions, offering roughly 50-70% of the maximum FPS while retaining most visual features.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combo ranks 479th out of 2,903 tested combos in Road 96. This places it in the top 16.5% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank of 479 indicates that there are 478 combos that perform better, but also that this combo outperforms 2,424 other configurations.

The combo’s rank is likely driven by the GPU’s strong performance at high resolutions, as the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth allow it to handle 4K Medium at 76 FPS, which is a solid result for a card in this class. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game’s single-threaded nature, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p.

Compared to other combos, this pairing is positioned well because the RTX 4070 SUPER is an end-of-life product, but its performance remains competitive. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 29,995 is in the 83rd percentile, and the CPU’s average benchmark score of 36,945 is in the 85th percentile. The combo rank of 479 out of 2,903 suggests that the combination of these two components is well-matched, with neither being a significant bottleneck at most settings.

The data shows that combos ranked higher than 479 likely feature either a faster CPU (e.g., a Ryzen 7 or Core i7) or a more powerful GPU (e.g., an RTX 4080 or 4090). However, the 5600F + 4070 SUPER combo delivers a cohesive experience, particularly at 1440p, where it achieves 116 FPS at High and 144 FPS at Medium. The rank of 479 reflects the GPU’s ability to carry the load in this Adventure title, and the CPU’s role is to ensure that frame rates remain high at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the FPS drops from 182 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 61 at 4K (a 66% drop from 1440p and a 66% drop from 1080p). This scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At Low settings, the FPS drops from 308 at 1080p to 196 at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 104 at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 66%, which is consistent with the High settings drop. This suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter at 4K, regardless of settings.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 226 at 1080p to 144 at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 76 at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 122, while at 4K Medium it is 65. This indicates that the GPU is handling the load well at 1440p, but at 4K, the frame rate drops to a level where the GPU’s pixel throughput is the bottleneck.

The fact that the FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistently around 36% across all settings suggests that the GPU is scaling as expected with pixel count. However, the drop from 1440p to 4K is larger for High (47%) and Medium (47%) than for Low (47%), which is consistent with the GPU’s fill-rate limits. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, these limits become more apparent.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting component at any resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600F’s single-thread score of 2,872 is high enough to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p, where the combo reaches 308 FPS. At 4K, the CPU has even more headroom, as the GPU is pushing fewer frames per second. This suggests that the combo is GPU-bound at 4K and CPU-bound at 1080p only in the sense that the CPU must keep up with very high frame rates. The measured data shows that the CPU is capable of doing so, as the FPS at 1080p Low is 308, which confirms the processor’s efficiency.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Road 96 is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 308 FPS average
• Medium: 226 FPS average (min 192, max 260)
• High: 182 FPS average
• Ultra: 143 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 196 FPS average
• Medium: 144 FPS average (min 122, max 165)
• High: 116 FPS average
• Ultra: 91 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 104 FPS average
• Medium: 76 FPS average (min 65, max 88)
• High: 61 FPS average
• Ultra: 48 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance, with even Ultra settings maintaining 143 FPS. The Medium preset at 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset at 308 FPS is the maximum measured, indicating that the CPU and GPU are both capable of pushing frame rates well beyond typical display refresh rates.

At 1440p, the performance remains strong. The Medium preset at 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS is the highlight, as it provides a smooth experience on 144 Hz displays. The High preset at 116 FPS is also playable, but the drop from Medium to High is 28 FPS, which may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 91 FPS is still above 60 FPS, making it viable for those who prioritize visual quality.

At 4K, the combo starts to show its limits. The Medium preset at 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS is the best option for maintaining a consistent frame rate above 60. The High preset at 61 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 48 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, which may result in less smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 104 FPS is an option for those who want high frame rates at 4K, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

The data shows that the combo is capable of 4K gaming, but only at Medium settings or lower. At 1440p, it can handle High settings with ease, and at 1080p, it can handle Ultra settings while maintaining high frame rates. The measured FPS values are consistent with the expected performance of the RTX 4070 SUPER, which is a high-end GPU, paired with a mid-range CPU that does not bottleneck in this game.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, the Medium preset at 1440p provides 144 FPS average with a minimum of 122 FPS, making it the best choice for smooth high-refresh gameplay. The High preset at 116 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset offers a higher frame rate with a smaller visual trade-off.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings in Road 96?

A: The measured data shows 4K Ultra at 48 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. While it is playable, the Medium preset at 76 FPS is recommended for a more consistent experience.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, -0.1% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, -0.1% delta). The RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% faster with a score of 43,667.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no, as the combo reaches 308 FPS at 1080p Low and 182 FPS at High. The CPU’s single-thread score of 2,872 is sufficient to feed the GPU at these high frame rates.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Road 96?

A: The combo ranks 479th out of 2,903 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.5% of all configurations.

Q: How does the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the FPS drops from 182 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 61 at 4K (a 66% drop from 1080p). This indicates the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions.