Road 96

# Road 96: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER — Benchmark Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a consistently high-refresh experience in Road 96, with the combo ranking in the top 8% of all tested configurations (220th out of 2,903 combos). The data indicates this pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU's strong single-thread performance becomes the primary bottleneck, yet still yields frame rates well beyond what most displays can show.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Road 96?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, it delivers 133 FPS average, which is 90% higher than the 4K High result of 70 FPS, while still maintaining excellent visual fidelity. This resolution offers the best balance between image quality and frame rate headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 220th out of 2,903 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.6% of all systems. This near-top-tier ranking reflects the strong synergy between the Ryzen 5 7400F's high single-thread performance and the RTX 4080 SUPER's massive rasterization throughput.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: At 1080p, yes—the Low preset achieves 353 FPS, a 69% jump over the 4K Low result of 119 FPS, indicating CPU limits at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, with the CPU having ample headroom. The combo's 83rd percentile CPU ranking and 86th percentile GPU ranking suggest balanced performance overall.

Q: How much performance do you gain from High to Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset costs significant frame rate. At 1440p, moving from High (133 FPS) to Ultra (104 FPS) sacrifices 29 FPS (22% drop). At 4K, the same transition drops from 70 FPS to 55 FPS, a 21% penalty. The visual uplift from High to Ultra is typically marginal in adventure games.

Q: What is the minimum FPS floor for this combo?

A: The only recorded minimum FPS values come from Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 219 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it's 140 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it's 74 FPS. These floors indicate the combo never drops below 74 FPS even in the most demanding recorded scenario.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 in average benchmark score, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247. This negligible 38-point difference places them effectively at parity, meaning the SUPER's 16 GB GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide no measurable advantage over the non-SUPER in synthetic tests.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant performance driver in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, this card has ample memory resources for Road 96's asset streaming. The 10,240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs combine to produce 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and an 816.0 GTexel/s texture fill rate. These specifications translate to raw rasterization power that keeps frame rates high even at 4K.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: a 2,295 MHz base clock boosting to 2,550 MHz. This 255 MHz boost headroom allows the card to scale performance dynamically based on thermal and power constraints. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design indicate this is a high-power part, but the data shows it maintains consistent performance across all tested settings.

In Road 96, the RTX 4080 SUPER demonstrates clear scaling with resolution. At 4K, the average frame rates range from 55 FPS on Ultra to 119 FPS on Low—a 116% spread. This wide range indicates the game is highly sensitive to GPU load at this resolution, with the Ultra preset pushing the card to its limits. The 4K Medium result of 87 FPS (with a 74-100 FPS range) shows that even mid-tier settings stress the GPU substantially.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes less of a limiting factor. The jump from 4K High (70 FPS) to 1440p High (133 FPS) represents a 90% improvement, nearly doubling frame rate with a single resolution step down. This suggests the GPU has significant headroom at 1440p, and the bottleneck begins shifting toward the CPU. The 1440p Ultra result of 104 FPS still comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER can handle maximum settings at this resolution without dipping below the high-refresh threshold.

The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper echelon, with its closest rivals being the RTX 4080 (0.1% lower) and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% lower). The 2.7% gap to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB shows the RTX 4080 SUPER maintains a clear performance advantage over mid-range competitors, though the margin narrows when compared to flagship alternatives.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides the computational backbone for this combo, and its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with Zen 4 architecture proves more than adequate for Road 96. The processor runs at a 3.70 GHz base clock with a 4.70 GHz boost, and its 32 MB shared L3 cache helps maintain low-latency access to frequently used game data. The 5 nm process from TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, contributes to efficient power delivery within its 65 W TDP envelope.

Single-thread performance is where this CPU excels. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072 and the 3,689 Passmark single-thread score reflect strong per-core capability, which is critical for game logic and physics calculations in Road 96. The multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 21,765 demonstrates that the 12 threads can handle background tasks without interfering with game performance. The Passmark multithread score of 25,645 further confirms this balance.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors places it just above the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% lower) and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% lower), while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%. This tight grouping means the 7400F is competitive with a wide range of mid-range and upper-mid-range processors, though it doesn't challenge flagship CPUs in raw throughput.

In Road 96, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 353 FPS, which is the highest recorded result across all resolutions and settings. This 353 FPS figure is 197% higher than the 4K Ultra result of 55 FPS, and the massive gap indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 7400F's high boost clock of 4.70 GHz allows it to process game logic fast enough to feed the GPU, but beyond 353 FPS, the CPU simply cannot generate frames quicker.

At 1440p, the CPU still contributes meaningfully. The spread between Low (224 FPS) and Ultra (104 FPS) is 120 FPS, showing that the GPU handles the increased resolution load while the CPU maintains its frame generation pace. The 1440p Medium minimum of 140 FPS indicates the CPU can sustain high frame rates even when the GPU is under moderate load.

At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes significantly. The 4K Low result of 119 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 353 FPS shows a 66% reduction, which is almost entirely attributable to GPU limitations. The CPU has sufficient headroom at 4K to avoid becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the fact that even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting still achieves 55 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 220th out of 2,903 tested combos in Road 96. This places the system in the top 7.6% of all configurations, a remarkable achievement given that the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile and the GPU at the 86th percentile individually. The combo ranking slightly exceeds what would be expected from the individual component percentiles, suggesting the pairing works synergistically well for this specific game.

The rank of 220 out of 2,903 means there are 2,683 combos that perform worse, but also 219 that perform better. Those higher-ranked systems likely feature more powerful CPUs (such as flagship Ryzen 9 or Core i9 parts) paired with the same or better GPUs, or possibly dual-GPU configurations. However, the marginal performance gain from those higher-ranked systems would be minimal, as the 7400F's strong single-thread performance already prevents it from being a significant bottleneck at the resolutions where this game is typically played.

The combo's performance in Road 96 aligns with its component-level strengths. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 86th percentile GPU ranking and the 7400F's 83rd percentile CPU ranking combine to create a system that excels in GPU-bound scenarios (4K) while still delivering exceptional frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios (1080p). This versatility is reflected in the top-8% combo ranking.

When compared to other potential pairings, this combo's strength lies in its balance. A system with a weaker GPU (like a mid-range card) would struggle at 4K, while a system with a weaker CPU would limit 1080p performance. The 7400F's 12 threads and high boost clock ensure it can keep pace with the RTX 4080 SUPER's output, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for the game's visual demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides 12 distinct measurements across four resolutions and four quality presets. Here is the complete breakdown:

1920x1080:

• Low: 353 FPS average
• Medium: 258 FPS average (219-297 FPS range)
• High: 208 FPS average
• Ultra: 163 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset's 353 FPS is likely CPU-limited, representing the maximum frame generation capability of the Ryzen 5 7400F. The Medium preset's 258 FPS (with a 219 FPS minimum) still provides massive headroom above any display refresh rate. Even Ultra settings achieve 163 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

2560x1440:

• Low: 224 FPS average
• Medium: 164 FPS average (140-189 FPS range)
• High: 133 FPS average
• Ultra: 104 FPS average

At 1440p, performance remains strong but scales predictably with settings. The Low preset's 224 FPS shows a 37% reduction from the 1080p Low result, indicating the GPU is now taking on more of the workload. The Medium preset's 140 FPS minimum is still well above 60 FPS, and the High preset's 133 FPS average is excellent for a high-refresh experience. The Ultra preset's 104 FPS is the first result below the 120 FPS threshold, signaling that maximum settings at 1440p require some frame rate sacrifice.

3840x2160:

• Low: 119 FPS average
• Medium: 87 FPS average (74-100 FPS range)
• High: 70 FPS average
• Ultra: 55 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The Low preset's 119 FPS is still respectable for 4K gaming, but the transition to Medium drops to 87 FPS (with a 74 FPS minimum). High settings produce a 70 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset's 55 FPS falls below 60 FPS, indicating that maximum settings at 4K require a compromise for this combo.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by roughly 35-40% at equivalent settings. This consistent scaling suggests the game's rendering pipeline scales linearly with pixel count, and both CPU and GPU maintain their relative performance characteristics across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings configuration depends heavily on the target resolution and display refresh rate.

For 1080p displays: The Ultra preset at 163 FPS is the clear recommendation. This provides the best visual quality while still maintaining frame rates well above 144 Hz. The High preset's 208 FPS offers additional headroom for 240 Hz displays, but the visual sacrifice may not be worth the frame rate increase. The Medium preset's 258 FPS is overkill for most displays and represents an unnecessary quality reduction.

For 1440p displays: The High preset at 133 FPS provides the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. This exceeds the 120 Hz threshold while maintaining high-quality graphics. The Ultra preset at 104 FPS is still playable and suitable for 100 Hz displays, but the 29 FPS drop from High is significant. The Medium preset's 164 FPS offers competitive advantage for esports-style play, but Road 96's adventure genre doesn't require such extreme frame rates. The Low preset at 224 FPS is only recommended for players with 240 Hz displays who prioritize frame rate above all else.

For 4K displays: The High preset at 70 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it provides a solid 60+ FPS experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 87 FPS offers a smoother experience at 87 FPS average with a 74 FPS minimum, which may be preferable for players sensitive to frame drops. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is only suitable for players with 60 Hz displays who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate consistency. The Low preset at 119 FPS provides the smoothest experience but requires significant visual compromises.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame pacing across all resolutions, as it is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values. At 4K Medium, the 74 FPS minimum ensures no major frame drops, while at 1440p Medium, the 140 FPS minimum maintains high-refresh smoothness. For players who value consistency over peak frame rates, the Medium preset is the safest choice.

In summary, the ideal configuration is High settings at 1440p for most players, with 4K High for visual enthusiasts willing to accept 70 FPS, and 1080p Ultra for those seeking maximum quality without frame rate concerns. This combo handles all resolutions admirably, making it a versatile choice for Road 96.