Road 96

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B580 combination in Road 96. The data shows a consistent and expected scaling curve as resolution increases, with the most demanding configuration at 4K Ultra dropping to 26 FPS average, while the lightest load at 1080p Low reaches 164 FPS average. This spread of 138 FPS between the extremes indicates that the graphics card is the primary limiting factor throughout the resolution range.

The progression from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a drop from 97 FPS to 62 FPS, representing a 36% reduction in frame rate. Moving further to 4K High, the average falls to 33 FPS, which is a 47% reduction from the 1440p figure. This scaling behavior is typical of a GPU that is being pushed progressively harder with each pixel count increase. The fact that the frame rate does not halve perfectly with each doubling of resolution suggests that there is some headroom in the GPU's capabilities, but the trend is unmistakably toward GPU saturation at higher resolutions.

At Medium settings, the pattern continues with 120 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 34 and a maximum of 46, showing that even at this mid-range preset, the frame time variance is noticeable. The Low settings preset demonstrates the most headroom, with 164 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest quality preset, the 4K resolution still cannot achieve a smooth 60 FPS, which strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the bottleneck in this configuration.

The Ultra preset at 4K produces only 26 FPS average, which is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset. This result is particularly telling because it shows that the GPU's rendering resources are fully consumed at this extreme configuration. The scaling from 1080p Ultra at 76 FPS to 4K Ultra at 26 FPS represents a 66% performance drop, which is steeper than the drop seen at High settings. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces additional rendering effects that disproportionately impact the GPU at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B580 combination achieves a rank of 2797 out of 3713 tested combos in Road 96, placing it in the 25th percentile of all tested system configurations. This ranking indicates that while the combo is functional and capable of running the game, it sits in the lower quartile of performance when compared to all other CPU-GPU pairings in the benchmark database. The data shows that this is not a top-tier configuration for Road 96, but rather a mid-to-low range performer.

Interpreting the rank in context, the combo's position at 2797 out of 3713 means that approximately 916 other tested combos perform worse than this pairing. The percentileVsAllCpus for the Ryzen 7 5700 is 78, which indicates that the CPU itself is well above average in general computing tasks. However, the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 68 shows that the Arc B580 is also above average in general GPU benchmarks. Despite both components being above the 50th percentile individually, the combination in Road 96 still lands in the lower quartile, which suggests that either the game is particularly demanding on the GPU or that this specific pairing has some inefficiency in this title.

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for the processor's performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530 with a deltaPct of -0.1%. These rivals are essentially performing identically to the Ryzen 7 5700, which has an average benchmark score of 25517. For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895 with a deltaPct of 0.6%. The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it in close competition with these older and more established graphics cards.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 brings modest but respectable specifications to this pairing, and the benchmark data shows how these specifications translate to real-world performance in Road 96. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's demands, as even at 4K Ultra settings, the frame rates are not memory-limited but rather compute-limited. The base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz, which is a relatively high clock speed for a mid-range GPU.

The shading units count of 2560, along with 160 texture mapping units and 80 render output units, defines the GPU's raw processing capability. The 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance is the theoretical peak, and the measured results in Road 96 show that the GPU is being utilized effectively across all resolutions. The pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s provide the groundwork for understanding why the frame rates drop as they do when resolution increases.

At 1080p Low, the GPU easily handles the workload at 164 FPS, but as the settings increase to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 76 FPS. This 88 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates that the GPU's rendering pipeline is heavily taxed by the higher quality presets. The 4K resolution results reinforce this analysis, with the Low preset producing 55 FPS and the Ultra preset producing only 26 FPS. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s appears adequate for these workloads, as the frame rate scaling is consistently tied to the compute and fill rate limits rather than memory constraints.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p resolution, the measured frame rates show a clear hierarchy across the four settings presets. The Low preset delivers 164 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 120 FPS average, with a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High settings drop to 97 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 76 FPS average. This progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p demonstrates a 54% reduction in performance from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Moving to 1440p resolution, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute values. Low settings produce 104 FPS average, which is still comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience. Medium settings deliver 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS, maintaining playability throughout. High settings drop to 62 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 1440p produce 48 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering during fast-paced scenes.

At 4K resolution, the performance becomes more challenging. Low settings produce 55 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable. Medium settings deliver 40 FPS average with a minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS, showing a wider frame time variance. High settings drop to 33 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce only 26 FPS average. The 4K results clearly indicate that this combo is not well-suited for high-quality 4K gaming in Road 96, with only the Low preset approaching acceptable playability.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Road 96?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 164, achieved at 1080p resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the dataset that exceeds 150 FPS.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, but only at Low, Medium, and High settings. The 1440p Low preset produces 104 FPS, Medium produces 76 FPS, and High produces 62 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which settings preset at 1080p provides the most consistent frame times?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p has the most complete data, showing a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. This represents a 36 FPS range, which indicates relatively stable performance compared to the other presets that only have average FPS data.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data strongly suggests yes. At 4K, even the Low preset only achieves 55 FPS average, and the Ultra preset drops to 26 FPS. The consistent performance drop across all settings at 4K indicates that the GPU's compute and fill rate capabilities are the primary constraint.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2797 out of 3713 tested combos in Road 96, placing it in the lower 25% of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects the overall performance capability of this specific CPU-GPU pairing in this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for Medium settings at each resolution: 102 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. The other settings presets do not have minimum FPS data available.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides the processing foundation for this combo, and the benchmark data shows that the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the GPU in Road 96. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture codenamed Cezanne, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This core count and clock speed combination ensures that the CPU is unlikely to be a bottleneck in this adventure game, which is typically not highly demanding on processor resources.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this analysis. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 demonstrate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The Geekbench multicore score of 9959 and single-core score of 1907 reinforce this assessment. The Passmark multithread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 show that the CPU can handle both heavily threaded workloads and lightly threaded tasks with equal competence.

In the context of Road 96, which is an adventure game, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, physics calculations, and asset streaming. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core provide ample cache capacity for the game's data access patterns. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on the dual-channel DDR4 interface is sufficient to feed both the CPU and GPU without creating a memory bottleneck. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 6628 and max-thread score of 6617 indicate that the CPU scales well with increased thread counts, though this game likely does not utilize all 16 threads heavily.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 78 places it well above average, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with a deltaPct of -0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with a deltaPct of -0.1%. These rivals perform essentially identically to the Ryzen 7 5700, confirming that the CPU is performing at its expected level. The fact that the combo ranks in the lower quartile despite having a CPU in the 78th percentile reinforces the conclusion that the GPU is the performance limiter in this configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 120 FPS average and a minimum of 102 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with headroom for frame time spikes. The High preset at 1080p delivers 97 FPS average, which is still excellent, but the Medium preset's lower minimum FPS indicates more consistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 1080p at 76 FPS is also playable, but the visual quality improvement over High may not justify the 22% performance drop.

For 1440p gaming, the High preset at 62 FPS average is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 76 FPS provides more performance headroom and is the recommended choice for users who prioritize smoothness over maximum visual fidelity. The Low preset at 104 FPS is available for users with high refresh rate monitors, but the visual quality reduction is substantial. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS should be avoided, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may introduce noticeable stuttering.

At 4K resolution, the Low preset at 55 FPS is the only configuration that approaches playability. The Medium preset at 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS is borderline playable but will have noticeable frame rate dips. The High and Ultra presets at 33 FPS and 26 FPS respectively are not recommended for a smooth gaming experience. For users with 4K displays, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, the frame rate may be inconsistent during demanding scenes.

The overall recommendation for the best experience is to use Medium settings at either 1080p or 1440p. The 1080p Medium configuration provides 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay throughout. The 1440p Medium configuration at 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS is also excellent and provides higher resolution visuals. For users who prefer maximum visual quality, the 1080p Ultra setting at 76 FPS is viable, but the performance drop from High may not be worth the visual improvement in this adventure game.