Road 96

Road 96 is an adventure title that favors narrative over raw graphical fidelity, yet the measured results for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B580 combination reveal a clear performance curve across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo delivers high frame rates that easily satisfy smooth gameplay, but the transition to 1440p and especially 4K shows a significant drop in performance, indicating that the Intel Arc B580 becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. The data shows a 33 FPS average at 4K High, which is a steep decline from the 97 FPS average at 1080p High, and this pattern persists across all quality presets. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing, but the jump to 2160p essentially halves the frame rate, making 4K gaming a challenge for this pairing unless settings are lowered dramatically.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Road 96 shows a consistent and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 97 FPS, which drops to 62 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 33 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with the average FPS falling by nearly half, from 62 to 33. This steep drop indicates that the GPU is being heavily taxed at 4K, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p while the frame rate does not scale proportionally.

For Low settings, the pattern is similar but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 164 FPS, dropping to 104 FPS at 1440p and 55 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37% and 47% respectively, showing that even at the lowest settings, the 4K resolution imposes a heavy penalty. Medium settings follow the same trend: 120 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with 76 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and only 26 FPS at 4K.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to feed the GPU, as frame rates are high across all settings. However, as resolution climbs, the GPU's workload increases exponentially, and the Arc B580’s performance ceiling becomes evident. The 4K results, particularly at High and Ultra settings (33 and 26 FPS respectively), are below the threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Road 96. The gap between 1440p and 4K is the most telling: the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU's performance is less relevant at higher pixel counts where the graphics card’s fill rate and memory bandwidth dominate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the sole graphics processor in this configuration, and its specifications play a decisive role in the measured frame rates. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for an adventure game like Road 96, which likely does not require extreme memory capacity, but the bandwidth is still a factor in high-resolution performance. The GPU’s base and boost clocks are both listed at 2670 MHz, which is a relatively high operating frequency for a modern graphics card.

The Arc B580’s benchmark scores place it in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (deltaPct 0.6), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (deltaPct -0.7), and NVIDIA P106-100 (deltaPct -1). These deltas are all within 1% of the Arc B580’s average score, indicating that it performs in a similar tier to those older or differently-positioned cards. In Road 96, the GPU’s role is clear: it determines the frame rate ceiling at each resolution, especially at 4K where the pixel shader workload is highest.

The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs contribute to its pixel processing capability, with a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. These numbers are not directly translated into FPS, but they explain why the card can handle 1080p with ease (164 FPS at Low) but struggles at 4K Ultra (26 FPS). The 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for Road 96 at any setting, as the game is not known for massive texture packs, but the memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s may become a limiting factor at 4K where data transfer demands increase. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate drops are much larger than what would be expected from CPU limitations alone.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS is 97 at 1920x1080 with High settings, which provides a smooth experience for an adventure game.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 26, which is below the playable threshold for most users, indicating that 4K Ultra is not viable for this pairing.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combination in Road 96?

A: The data shows that 1080p offers the highest frame rates across all settings, with 1440p being a reasonable middle ground (e.g., 62 FPS at High), while 4K requires Low settings (55 FPS) or Medium settings (40 FPS) to approach playability.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 more powerful than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 based on benchmark scores?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 has an average score of 22895, giving the Arc B580 a deltaPct of 0.6, meaning it is slightly higher in average score.

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

A: The measured data lists a minimum FPS of 65 at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with an average of 76 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS.

Q: Does the combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 55 with Low settings, which is below 60 FPS. All other 4K presets (Medium 40 FPS, High 33 FPS, Ultra 26 FPS) are also below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Road 96 is organized by resolution and settings, providing a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 164 at Low settings to 76 at Ultra settings. The Medium preset yields 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. High settings produce an average of 97 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the comfort zone for this hardware, with even the most demanding Ultra preset delivering a playable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly. Low settings still provide a high 104 FPS average, but High settings fall to 62 FPS, Medium to 76 FPS (with a min of 65 and max of 88), and Ultra to 48 FPS. The step down from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, but the frame rates remain acceptable for a narrative-driven game, especially at Low or Medium settings. At 3840x2160, the performance takes a severe hit. Low settings average 55 FPS, which is marginally playable, but Medium drops to 40 FPS (min 34, max 46), High to 33 FPS, and Ultra to 26 FPS. These 4K numbers are the weakest in the dataset, confirming that the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at this resolution.

The data also shows that the differences between settings presets are consistent across resolutions. For example, the delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 88 FPS (164 to 76), at 1440p it is 56 FPS (104 to 48), and at 4K it is 29 FPS (55 to 26). This narrowing delta at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated, and the impact of lowering settings diminishes as the pixel count increases. For users targeting a specific frame rate, the measured numbers provide clear guidance: 1080p Ultra for 76 FPS, 1440p Medium for 76 FPS, or 4K Low for 55 FPS are the closest matches.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B580 combination is ranked 2191 out of 2903 tested combos in Road 96, placing it in the lower half of all configurations tested. This rank reflects the overall performance across all resolutions and settings, and it is influenced by the GPU’s limitations at 4K. While the combo performs admirably at 1080p, the steep drop at higher resolutions drags down its overall standing. The rank of 2191 out of 2903 means that approximately 75% of tested combos achieve better overall performance in this game, which is expected given that the Arc B580 is a mid-range GPU.

The combo’s ranking is not a reflection of the CPU’s capability, as the Ryzen 5 7400F is a strong processor with an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 32750, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i5-14600T (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (deltaPct 0.2), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (deltaPct -0.2), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (deltaPct 0.3). These deltas are all within 0.3%, showing that the 7400F performs on par with these other processors. However, in Road 96, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, so the CPU’s strong benchmark scores do not boost the combo’s rank significantly.

The data indicates that for users who prioritize 1080p gaming, this combo would rank much higher, as it delivers 97 FPS at High settings. But the overall rank of 2191 is a weighted average that penalizes the poor 4K performance. Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the Arc B580’s performance is consistent, but the combo’s rank suggests that other pairings might offer better balance at higher resolutions. The rank is a useful metric for understanding where this setup falls in the broader landscape of tested hardware, and it highlights that the Arc B580 is best paired with a CPU that can handle lower resolutions, while the GPU itself is the limiting factor in demanding scenarios.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and it is built on a 5 nm process node. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and it has a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In Road 96, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI, but the measured FPS data suggests that it is not the primary bottleneck.

The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 25645, and its single-thread score is 3689. These numbers place the 7400F in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a capable processor for gaming and general workloads. In Road 96, an adventure game that is not heavily threaded, the CPU’s single-core performance is more relevant. The high boost clock of 4.70 GHz and efficient Zen 4 architecture ensure that the CPU can feed the GPU at 1080p without issue, as evidenced by the high frame rates at that resolution.

However, the CPU’s impact on the measured FPS is minimal at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly regardless of settings, which points to the GPU as the limiting factor. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Road 96, as the game likely does not require more than a few threads. The data shows that the combo’s performance at 1080p is strong (e.g., 164 FPS at Low), which indicates that the CPU is not holding back the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU’s pixel processing becomes the dominant constraint. The 7400F’s memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is also unlikely to be a bottleneck in this game, as the DDR5 dual-channel configuration is adequate for the data demands of an adventure title.

In summary, the CPU provides a solid foundation for this combo, but the measured FPS results are largely dictated by the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s strong single-thread performance ensures that it does not limit frame rates at 1080p, and its multi-thread capabilities are more than enough for Road 96. The combo’s rank of 2191 out of 2903 is more a reflection of the GPU’s 4K weakness than any CPU deficiency. For users who game at 1080p or 1440p, the CPU is a reliable partner for the Arc B580, but at 4K, no amount of CPU performance can compensate for the GPU’s rendering limits.