Road 96

The data for Road 96 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a system that excels at high refresh rates at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limits as pixel count climbs. The measured frame rates indicate a clear narrative: at 1080p, the system is strongly GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU demonstrates its capability to push very high frame rates when the graphical load is lightened. As the resolution increases to 4K, the overall performance curve becomes heavily dependent on the GPU's rendering capabilities, showcasing a predictable scaling pattern typical of a balanced mid-range pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling of average frame rates from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 provides a clear picture of where the performance bottleneck lies. At High settings, the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a drop from 120.9 FPS to 74.5 FPS, a reduction that highlights the increased pixel workload. Moving from 1440p to 4K at the same settings sees a further decline to 38.6 FPS. This indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s memory bandwidth and compute throughput are the primary limiting factors at higher resolutions, as the CPU has less impact on the final frame rate when the GPU is saturated.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the system achieves 203.9 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 127 FPS at 1440p and finally to 65.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 68%, which is significant but shows that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU is still the dominant constraint. At Ultra settings, the frame rates are lower overall, starting at 94.6 FPS at 1080p, falling to 60.3 FPS at 1440p, and reaching just 32.3 FPS at 4K. This data suggests that while the Ryzen 7 5700X is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, the RTX 4060’s architecture is the limiting component for 4K gaming in this title.

Comparing the 1080p and 1440p data reveals that the performance scaling is not perfectly linear with pixel count. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings is from 147 FPS to 96 FPS, a 35% reduction. The subsequent drop from 1440p to 4K at the same settings is from 96 FPS to 49.1 FPS, a 49% reduction. This steeper decline at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU is running out of processing power and memory bandwidth, making the resolution scaling a direct reflection of the RTX 4060’s capabilities rather than a CPU limitation.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate for this combination at 1920x1080 with High settings is 120.9 FPS. This indicates a very smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates vary significantly by preset. With Low settings, the system achieves 65.7 FPS, while High settings yield 38.6 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 32.3 FPS. This suggests 4K gaming is only playable with lower graphical presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, indicating the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is being saturated, while the high frame rates at 1080p Low settings suggest the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference is substantial. Low settings produce an average of 127 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 60.3 FPS. This demonstrates a performance cost of over 50% when moving to the highest quality preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in the database?

A: The combo ranks at position 951 out of 1684 tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the performance spectrum for this game.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark score relative to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, has a score of 26196, making the Ryzen 7 5700X 0.1% faster.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base and boost clocks are 3.40 GHz and 4.60 GHz, respectively. In the context of Road 96, an adventure game, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, which is not typically as demanding as in fast-paced action titles. The benchmark results for the CPU show a strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 921, and a robust multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620.

The data from the measured FPS indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at 1080p. At Low settings, the system reaches 203.9 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that relies heavily on the processor's ability to prepare frames quickly. The Ryzen 7 5700X’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient processing power to avoid limiting the GPU at these lower resolutions. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also aids in reducing latency, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame pacing.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's workload relative to the GPU decreases. The frame rate at 4K High settings (38.6 FPS) is much lower than at 1080p High (120.9 FPS), indicating that the GPU is taking significantly longer to render frames. In such scenarios, the CPU has more idle time and is not the limiting factor. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and the Geekbench multi-core score of 9720 suggest the processor has ample headroom for this game's requirements. The data supports the conclusion that the Ryzen 7 5700X is a capable partner for the RTX 4060, providing sufficient performance to ensure the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in Road 96.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 951 out of 1684 tested combos for Road 96. This places the system in the 56th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 56% of all tested configurations. While not a top-tier performer, this rank indicates a solid, mainstream-level experience. The data shows that the combo is situated in the upper-middle tier, which aligns with the CPU and GPU being mid-range components in their respective generations.

The ranking is a composite measure that reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings. Given that the system can achieve 120.9 FPS at 1080p High and 74.5 FPS at 1440p High, it is clear that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. However, its rank is likely held back by the lower frame rates at 4K, where the RTX 4060’s limited bandwidth and VRAM capacity of 8 GB become more apparent. The position at 951 suggests that many other combinations with more powerful GPUs achieve higher average frame rates across the board.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 23181, with a percentile rank of 66 among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has a score of 23321, which is 0.6% higher. This close margin indicates the RTX 4060 is competitively positioned. However, the combo rank in this specific game depends not just on the GPU but also on the CPU's ability to support it. The Ryzen 7 5700X's performance, with an average score of 26214 and a percentile rank of 83, is a strong supporting component. The overall rank of 951 out of 1684 is a result of this pairing, demonstrating that while the CPU is above average, the GPU's capabilities limit the overall system's standing in this particular title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows exceptional performance across all settings. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 203.9 FPS, which drops to 147 FPS at Medium. High settings yield 120.9 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 94.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is capable of delivering a highly responsive gaming experience at Full HD, with even the most demanding preset staying well above 90 FPS. The data suggests that for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, this resolution is where the combo shines.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased resolution. Low settings produce an average of 127 FPS, while Medium settings deliver 96 FPS. High settings are still very playable at 74.5 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 60.3 FPS. This resolution strikes a balance between visual fidelity and performance, making it a sweet spot for this hardware combination. The 60.3 FPS at Ultra is playable, but users may prefer High settings to maintain higher frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings are the only preset that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 65.7 FPS. Medium settings drop to 49.1 FPS, High settings fall to 38.6 FPS, and Ultra settings are not suitable for smooth gameplay at 32.3 FPS. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is only feasible with reduced graphical fidelity. The 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus of the RTX 4060 are likely contributing factors to this performance decline, as the game's texture and geometry demands exceed the GPU's capabilities at this resolution.