Road 96

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Road 96, placing the combo in the top 7% of all tested configurations. The data shows that this pairing excels across all resolutions, but the performance scaling reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system achieves frame rates exceeding 350 FPS on Low settings, while at 4K Ultra, it settles at a still-playable 55 FPS. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU roles, ranking, resolution scaling, and measured performance to provide a comprehensive understanding of this hardware pairing in this specific adventure title.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The CPU features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, with 80 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and the processor is unlocked for overclocking.

Benchmark data indicates that the Ryzen 5 9600X is a strong performer relative to other CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 29,713, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs tested. In single-threaded workloads, the CPU scores 2,183.5 in Cinebench R23 and 1,253 in 3DMark single-thread testsating. Multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,528.5 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 14,438cars.

In the context of Road 96's measured results, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads appear more than sufficient for this adventure game. The game's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the frame rates at 1080p are exceptionally high-many in excess of 200 FPS. At 4K, the performance drop is substantial, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 2,183.5 Cinebench R23 single-core score, likely contributes to maintaining high frame rates in a game that may not heavily utilize multiple threads. The data suggests that the 9600X's 6-core configuration is well-matched for this title's requirements, with the 12 threads providing ample headroom for background tasks without impacting game performance.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 257 out of 3,713 tested combos in Road 96. This places the pairing in the top 6.9% of all configurations, indicating that it is among the highest-performing setups for this game. The rank is a composite measure of the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across various settings and resolutions.

When considering the individual components' standings, the CPU's performance is competitive with its nearest rivals. The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29,713, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,656) and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868). However, it lags slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT (29,879) by 0.6% and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (29,955) by 0.8%. These small deltas indicate that the 9600X is effectively on par with these processors in overall benchmark performance, with differences of less than 1% being negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

The GPU, the RTX 4080, also shows a strong standing among its rivals. Its average benchmark score is 54,247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the standard 4080 is 0.1% slower (54,209 vs 54,247). The RTX 4080 outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% (54,828) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 2.6% (55,698). The closest rival is the AMD Radeon 8060S, which is 2.7% faster (55,757). This performance data suggests that the RTX 4080 is a high-tier GPU, and its combination with the Ryzen 5 9600X yields a top-tier result in Road 96, as evidenced by the combo's rank of 257 out of 3,713.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how the system's performance scales with resolution. At 1080p, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. For instance, at Low settings, the system achieves an average of 354 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 260 FPS, and at High, it reaches 209 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the average remains a high 164 FPS. This performance level at 1080p strongly indicates that the CPU is capable of driving the game at very high frame rates, and the GPU is not being fully utilized, as the frame rates are not limited by rendering workload.

Moving to 1440p, the average frame rates decrease but remain very high. At Low settings, the average is 226 FPS, down from 354 at 1080p. Medium drops to 165 FPS, High to 133 FPS, and Ultra to 104 FPS. The proportional drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the Low setting showing a 36% decrease (from 354 to 226 FPS). This suggests that the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor, as the increased pixel count requires more rendering power.

At 4K (3840x2160), the frame rates see a substantial decline. At Low settings, the average is 119 FPS, which is a 66% drop from the 1080p Low setting (354 FPS). Medium averages 87 FPS, High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with the Low setting falling from 226 FPS to 119 FPS, a 47% reduction. This pattern across resolutions indicates that the RTX 4080 is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions arena. The CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but as the resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the bottleneck, causing the frame rates to drop progressively. The data clearly shows that for maximum frame rates at 1080p or 1440p, the CPU is not a hindrance, but at 4K, the GPU's capabilities define the performance ceiling.

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

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. The following breakdown lists the exact average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values where available.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers the following average FPS:

• Low: 354 FPS
• Medium: 260 FPS (minimum 221, maximum 298)
• High: 209 FPS
• Ultra: 164 FPS

At 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are:

• Low: 226 FPS
• Medium: 165 FPS (minimum 140, maximum 190)
• High: 133 FPS
• Ultra: 104 FPS

At 3840x2160, the average FPS figures are:

• Low: 119 FPS
• Medium: 87 FPS (minimum 74, maximum 101)
• High: 71 FPS
• Ultra: 55 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern of decreasing performance as resolution increases, and also as settings are raised from Low to Ultra. At each resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial. For instance, at 1080p, the difference between Low (354 FPS) and Ultra (164 FPS) is 190 FPS, a 54% reduction. At 1440p, the difference is 122 FPS (from 226 to 104), a 54% reduction as well. At 4K, the difference is 64 FPS (from 119 to 55), a 54% reduction. This consistent percentage drop suggests that the setting changes have a similar relative impact on performance regardless of resolution.

The minimum and maximum FPS data, where available, show that frame times are relatively stable. At 1080p Medium, the range is from 221 to 298 FPS, indicating a variance of 77 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 140 to 190 FPS, a variance of 50 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 74 to 101 FPS, a variance of 27 FPS. The variance decreases as resolution increases, which is typical as frame rates become lower and more consistent due to GPU-bound workloads.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with a memory clock of 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). The card has 9,728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, along with 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. Its compute capabilities include 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performanceament. The GPU has a TDP of 320W and requires a 700W power supply.

In the context of Road 96, the RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this adventure game, which does not appear to have high VRAM demands at any settings level. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is also ample for the game's needs, as the performance data indicates that the GPU is not bottlenecked by memory throughput. The GPU's high boost clock of 2505 MHz and its large number of shading units contribute to its strong performance, but the data shows that the GPU's role becomes more critical as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the GPU's performance is not fully utilized, as the frame rates are extremely high, and the CPU is likely the primary driver. However, at 4K, the GPU's rendering power becomes the limiting factor. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (55 FPS) indicates that the RTX 4080 is being pushed to its limits at this resolution and settings combination. The GPU's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% faster, indicating that the standard 4080 is a top-tier performer. The GPU's performance in Road 96 is consistent with its overall benchmark standing, delivering very high frame rates at lower resolutions and dropping to a playable but lower range at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Road 96?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + RTX 4080 combination ranks 257th out of 3,713 tested combos in Road 96, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29,713. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29,656) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868). However, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT by 0.6% and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS by 0.8%.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 354 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 209 at 1080p to 133 at 1440p, a 36% decrease. It further drops to 71 at 4K, which is a 66% decrease from the 1080p result.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 55, which is the lowest measured result in the data set.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54,209. The two GPUs are effectively tied in performance.