Road 96

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable experience in Road 96, but the data reveals a clear progression of performance scaling that hinges heavily on resolution. This combination ranks in the 69th percentile among tested combos, indicating solid but not elite performance for this adventure title. The measured frame rates across four presets and three resolutions provide a comprehensive view of where this system excels and where it struggles.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline varies significantly by preset. At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-bound in lighter settings, with the Low preset hitting 171.2 FPS and High reaching 100.1 FPS. The jump to 1440p reduces these figures to 108.8 FPS and 64.3 FPS respectively, representing a 36% drop for Low and a 36% drop for High. This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor even at 1440p, particularly for the higher presets.

Moving to 4K exposes the RTX 2060 SUPER's limitations more severely. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate collapses to 27.3 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at High settings, 4K yields only 32.6 FPS, a 49% reduction from the 1440p High result of 64.3 FPS. The Low preset at 4K manages 59.6 FPS, indicating that only the lowest visual quality allows for a consistent 60 FPS experience at this resolution. The scaling from 1440p High to 4K High shows a drop of 31.7 FPS, while the 1080p to 1440p transition for the same preset costs 35.8 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the pixel throughput demands of 4K overwhelm the 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 compute capacity.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo achieves a rank of 1164 out of 1684 tested combinations in Road 96, placing it in the 69th percentile overall. This ranking reflects a system that performs well above average but is far from the top tier for this game. The CPU's individual performance is notably stronger than the GPU's relative standing. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220, placing it 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H. In contrast, the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile among GPUs, with an average score of 19774, just 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070.

This disparity explains why the combo's overall rank is lower than the CPU's individual percentile. The 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700 with its 4.60 GHz boost clock provides ample processing power for Road 96's adventure gameplay, which is not heavily threaded. The GPU, however, becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, dragging the combined score down. The measured frame rates confirm this: at 1080p, the system achieves over 100 FPS on High settings, but this drops below 60 FPS at 4K for the same preset. The combo's rank of 1164 suggests that many other tested systems feature more balanced CPU-GPU pairings or stronger GPUs that handle 4K better.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER's specifications directly influence the observed performance patterns. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card offers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p textures but strained at 4K. The GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs provide a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s, which explains the significant frame rate drops at 3840x2160. The boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz represent modest frequencies for this segment, and the 175 W TDP suggests the card is not overclocked aggressively in this configuration.

The benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a DirectX 12 score of 61, indicating moderate DirectX 12 performance. The Vulkan score of 83503 from Geekbench suggests the card handles this API reasonably well, which is relevant since Road 96 can utilize Vulkan. However, the 4K Ultra result of 27.3 FPS demonstrates that the card's FP32 throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS is insufficient for the most demanding settings at that resolution. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, scores 0.5% higher on average, and the measured results show that this small performance gap would not meaningfully change the 4K experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering 64.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p High, the system achieves 100.1 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from 1440p justifies the 36% performance cost.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Road 96?

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 59.6 FPS. At Medium settings, 4K drops to 42.6 FPS, and High falls to 32.6 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 27.3 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% higher than both the Intel Core i7-12700H and Intel Core i7-1370P in average benchmark scores.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data shows the system reaches 171.2 FPS at Low and 100.1 FPS at High settings at 1080p, indicating the CPU and GPU are well-balanced at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High at 1440p?

A: Medium achieves 80.3 FPS, while High drops to 64.3 FPS, a 16 FPS difference for increased visual quality. This trade-off favors High settings for most users.

Q: How does the GPU's rank compare to the CPU's rank?

A: The GPU ranks in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs. This 21-percentile gap explains why the combo's overall rank is lower than the CPU's individual standing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. For 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 81 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds and provides the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The 100.1 FPS at High is also excellent, but the 19.1 FPS gain from moving to Ultra is acceptable given the performance headroom. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates for competitive play could drop to Medium for 125.3 FPS, but this is unnecessary for Road 96's adventure genre.

At 1440p, High settings at 64.3 FPS represent the best balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 47.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes. Medium at 80.3 FPS offers a safer margin but sacrifices visual fidelity. The 16 FPS difference between Medium and High is significant, but High's 64.3 FPS remains comfortably playable. Low at 108.8 FPS is unnecessary given the adequate High performance.

For 4K, the only viable option is Low settings at 59.6 FPS, which barely maintains 60 FPS. Medium at 42.6 FPS is playable but may feel sluggish, while High at 32.6 FPS and Ultra at 27.3 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. The data strongly suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gameplay, with 4K reserved for users willing to accept significant visual compromises. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p High, but the compute limitations become apparent at 4K. Overall, the recommended configuration is 1440p High for the best experience, with 1080p Ultra as a high-refresh alternative.