Road 96

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Road 96, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs. This combination ranks in the 1024th position out of 1684 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and settings provide a clear picture of where this hardware excels and where it struggles.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals a system that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 107.9 at 1080p to 68.8 at 1440p, a reduction of 36%. Moving to 4K drops the average further to 39.5 FPS, which is only 37% of the 1080p performance. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the increased pixel count.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 186.2 FPS at 1080p, drops to 120.5 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 61.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low figure is still playable, but the 67% reduction from 1080p Low shows how much headroom is lost. At Ultra settings, the situation becomes more extreme: 88.3 FPS at 1080p, 55 FPS at 1440p, and a barely playable 28 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 30 FPS threshold, making that configuration impractical for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide ample processing power. The consistent FPS drops proportional to resolution increases point squarely at the GPU as the bottleneck. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost clocks are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K resolution demands more than the 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance can deliver.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 1024 out of 1684 tested combos, this pairing sits in the 61st percentile of all systems tested in Road 96. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier position, but it is not a top-tier setup. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and its position in the broader hardware landscape. The RTX 2070 SUPER's percentileVsAllGpus score of 65 indicates it outperforms 65% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 84 shows the Ryzen 7 5700 is a stronger component relative to its peers.

The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, scores 22307 in average benchmarks, just 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 22206. This puts the two cards in the same performance tier. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z trails by 0.9%, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 sits 2.5% behind. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER is performing exactly as expected for its class.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 27220 puts it just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is 1.2% behind. This clustering means the CPU is well-matched to its contemporaries, and any performance differences in game will come from the GPU side.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data points to Medium settings as the sweet spot for this combination across most resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 139.9 FPS, which is smooth on high-refresh-rate monitors while still providing better visual fidelity than Low's 186.2 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs roughly 25% of the frame rate but yields a significant visual improvement in a narrative-driven adventure game.

At 1440p, Medium produces 90.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for most displays. High settings at 1440p drop to 68.8 FPS, still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. For 4K, the choice is starker. Low settings give 61.5 FPS, which is the only preset that maintains smooth motion. Medium at 4K drops to 45 FPS, and High falls to 39.5 FPS. Ultra at any resolution is not recommended, as even at 1080p it only reaches 88.3 FPS, and at 4K it collapses to 28 FPS.

For players prioritizing frame rate stability, Low at 4K or Medium at 1440p offers the best balance. The data shows that Medium at 1440p provides 90.2 FPS, which is 31% faster than High at the same resolution, with only a modest visual compromise. At 1080p, Medium's 139.9 FPS leaves ample room for the GPU to handle complex scenes without dropping below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 186.2 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth and ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings reduce this to 139.9 FPS, still far above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 107.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 88.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 97.9 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution even with the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance gap narrows. Low settings reach 120.5 FPS, Medium drops to 90.2 FPS, and High falls to 68.8 FPS. Ultra is the outlier at 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for many users. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35% of the frame rate across all settings, which is expected given the 78% increase in pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings are the only playable option at 61.5 FPS. Medium drops to 45 FPS, High falls to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 33.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel load. This resolution is only viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate and are willing to accept sub-60 FPS performance.

GPU Role

The RTX 2070 SUPER is the determining factor in this system's Road 96 performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K. The card's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game's rendering demands, but the 12 nm process and 215 W TDP limit its efficiency compared to newer architectures.

The GPU's clock speeds of 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost are modest by modern standards. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1651 and PassMark G3D score of 18169 place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the RTX A400, is essentially tied, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% faster. This performance tier aligns with the measured FPS results, which show the card as a solid 1080p and capable 1440p performer, but not a 4K solution.

The GPU's 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the theoretical ceiling for its compute capabilities. The measured results show that at 4K Ultra, the card cannot maintain 30 FPS, confirming that this workload exceeds its limits. The 28 FPS average at 4K Ultra is 47% lower than the 4K Low result, highlighting how much headroom exists in the lower settings. For this game, the GPU's role is clear: it handles 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K requires significant settings compromises.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p with Medium settings provides 90.2 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, Medium delivers 139.9 FPS for higher refresh rates.

Q: Can this system run Road 96 at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which produce 61.5 FPS. Medium drops to 45 FPS, High to 39.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 22206 in average benchmarks, which is 0.5% below the RTX A400, 0.9% above the GTX TITAN Z, 2.3% below the RTX 4060 Mobile, and 2.5% above the RX 5700.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER?

A: No. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 27220 place it ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K by 0.7%. The FPS scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: What settings should I use for a 60 FPS target?

A: At 1440p, High settings give 68.8 FPS. At 4K, Low settings are required for 61.5 FPS. At 1080p, even Ultra settings provide 88.3 FPS, well above the target.

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

A: It ranks 1024th out of 1684 combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier. The GPU's 65th percentile and CPU's 84th percentile show the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing.