Road 96

# Road 96 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a wide range of frame rates across Road 96's four quality presets and three resolutions. At 1080p, the system produces between 164 and 354 FPS depending on settings, while at 4K the range tightens to 55–119 FPS. The measured data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions but reveals interesting scaling characteristics that point to a well-balanced pairing for this adventure title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but consistent with what one would expect from a GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 354 FPS at 1920x1080 to 226 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 119 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 36% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern at Low settings suggests the RTX 4080 is the dominant limiting factor, as pixel count increases by 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p and another 2.25x from 1440p to 4K.

At Ultra settings, the progression is 164 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37% and 47% respectively, nearly identical to the Low preset scaling. This consistency across presets indicates that resolution scaling in Road 96 is independent of the quality level chosen. The game's rendering load scales primarily with pixel count rather than with the complexity of the graphical effects, which is typical for a stylized adventure title.

Medium settings show a similar pattern: 260 FPS at 1080p, 165 FPS at 1440p, and 87 FPS at 4K. High settings produce 209, 133, and 71 FPS across the same resolution ladder. The High preset at 4K drops to 71 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold but suggests that 4K Ultra at 55 FPS may test the limits of smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the RTX 4080's compute capacity is the primary constraint at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes more relevant, particularly at Low settings where 354 FPS approaches the practical ceiling for many display configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The card's base clock is 2205 MHz with a boost clock of 2505 MHz, and it is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. With 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, the GPU delivers a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS places this card firmly in the high-end segment, and its benchmark percentile of 86 against all GPUs confirms its position.

In Road 96, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 4K Ultra, the 55 FPS average represents the lowest measured result in the entire dataset, while at 1080p Low the same GPU produces 354 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, as even at 4K Ultra the memory footprint does not appear to become a bottleneck—the frame rate scaling from Medium to Ultra at 4K (87 to 55 FPS) follows a consistent pattern that suggests compute-bound rather than memory-bound operation.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its performance: a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209 in the average benchmark, a delta of just 0.1%, indicating that the non-SUPER variant performs essentially identically in synthetic tests. This near-parity with its successor in synthetic workloads, combined with the measured FPS data, suggests that Road 96 does not heavily stress the architectural differences between these GPU variants.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process node. It operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth position it as a mainstream desktop part, and its 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs reflects solid mid-pack performance.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700X achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13184 and a single-core score of 1499. The Geekbench multicore result is 10779, with a single-core score of 2016. The Passmark multithread score of 26612 and single-thread score of 3385 further characterize the CPU's capabilities. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K, has an average benchmark score of 27578, matching the 5700X exactly with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535 (0.2% slower), while the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636 (0.2% faster).

The CPU's role in Road 96 becomes most apparent at 1080p with lower graphical presets. At 1080p Low, the system produces 354 FPS, which is 68% higher than the 4K Low result of 119 FPS. This large gap indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for this game's threading model, and the 3.40 GHz base clock with 4.60 GHz boost ensures responsive single-threaded performance where needed.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 133 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smoothness. At 4K, High settings produce 71 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, 1080p produces 164 FPS average, while 4K produces 55 FPS. The 1080p result is approximately three times faster than the 4K result, representing a 198% improvement.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 or the Ryzen 7 5700X the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the frame rates range from 104 FPS at Ultra to 226 FPS at Low. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 54% reduction, which is similar to the 54% reduction seen at 4K, indicating the GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings?

A: The Medium preset includes minimum FPS data: 221 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 74 FPS at 4K. These minimums are within 15% of the average FPS values, indicating consistent frame pacing.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. This makes the two cards effectively identical in synthetic workload performance.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 354, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed by 260 FPS at 1080p Medium and 226 FPS at 1440p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 257th out of 3713 tested combinations in Road 96, placing it in the top 7% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the pairing, though it is important to note that many higher-ranked combinations likely feature newer or more expensive processors and GPUs.

The CPU's rank percentile of 79 against all CPUs indicates that the 5700X is a solid mid-range performer, while the GPU's 86th percentile against all GPUs shows the RTX 4080 sits comfortably in the upper echelon. The combination's overall rank of 257 suggests that the GPU contributes more to the game's performance than the CPU, which is consistent with the resolution scaling analysis showing GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

The ranking also contextualizes the measured FPS data. A 257th place finish out of 3713 combos means the system outperforms approximately 93% of all tested configurations in this game. This is a strong result for a system built around a mainstream 8-core CPU and a high-end GPU, and it indicates that Road 96 does not require an extreme flagship processor to achieve excellent frame rates when paired with a capable graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 209 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for any display refresh rate currently available. The Ultra preset at 1080p produces 164 FPS, offering a modest 22% reduction for presumably marginal visual improvements. The Medium preset at 260 FPS is unnecessary for most users, and Low at 354 FPS is only relevant for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 133 FPS is the sweet spot, providing smooth gameplay on 120 Hz and 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset drops to 104 FPS, which is still playable but may be noticeable on high refresh rate displays. Medium at 165 FPS could be preferred by users with 165 Hz or 170 Hz monitors who want to maximize smoothness, while Low at 226 FPS exceeds the refresh rate of virtually all displays. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 140, and the maximum is 190, indicating a tight distribution that should feel consistent.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 71 FPS is the recommended choice for a balance of quality and performance. The Medium preset at 87 FPS offers a 22% improvement over High, with minimum FPS of 74 ensuring it stays above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS falls below 60 FPS, which may introduce perceptible stutter on some displays, while Low at 119 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the resolution. For 4K users seeking the smoothest experience, Medium at 87 FPS with a 74 FPS minimum is the most reliable option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces the following average frame rates: Low settings achieve 354 FPS, Medium settings achieve 260 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 221 and 298 FPS, High settings achieve 209 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 164 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 190 FPS, or a 116% difference between the lowest and highest quality presets.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 226 FPS, Medium at 165 FPS with minimum 140 and maximum 190 FPS, High at 133 FPS, and Ultra at 104 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 122 FPS, representing a 117% improvement from Ultra to Low. The Medium preset's minimum of 140 FPS is notably high, indicating consistent performance even in demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 119 FPS, Medium at 87 FPS with minimum 74 and maximum 101 FPS, High at 71 FPS, and Ultra at 55 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 64 FPS, a 116% difference that mirrors the scaling seen at lower resolutions. The Medium preset at 4K provides the only minimum FPS data point at this resolution, with a 74 FPS floor that keeps gameplay above 60 FPS.

The data shows consistent scaling behavior across all three resolutions. Moving from Ultra to Low settings increases frame rates by approximately 116% regardless of resolution, indicating that the graphical settings in Road 96 have a uniform impact on rendering load. The minimum FPS values recorded only for the Medium preset (221 at 1080p, 140 at 1440p, 74 at 4K) suggest that this preset offers the most stable frame pacing, with minimums staying within 15% of the average at each resolution.