Road 96

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) and manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. Its cache layout is 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 8,484 in 3DMark 16-thread, 8,479 in max-thread, and 1,049 in single-thread tests. Its Cinebench scores are 29,302 (multi-core) and 4,136 (single-core) in R23. The processor holds a 91st percentile ranking against all CPUs, and its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind).

These CPU figures matter for Road 96 because even at the lowest settings, the frame rates are high enough to suggest the processor is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 305.4 FPS, which is a workload where a weaker CPU would likely struggle to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 7 7700’s strong multi-threaded performance (29,302 in Cinebench R23) and high single-thread score (4,136) ensure that the game’s simulation and logic threads are handled without limiting frame delivery. The data shows that the CPU’s 8 cores are more than sufficient for this adventure title, as even the most demanding settings at 4K do not show signs of a CPU cap. The processor’s 16 threads also provide headroom for background tasks or streaming, though the game itself does not appear to be heavily threaded based on the scaling of FPS with resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (chip AD104) using a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). It contains 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores. The card’s FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS, and it has a TDP of 220 W, requiring a 550 W power supply and a single 16-pin connector. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 29,995 in Passmark G3D and 19,2684 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (0.2% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (0.3% ahead).

For Road 96, the GPU’s role is dominant, especially at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the RTX 4070 SUPER produces 305.4 FPS, but this drops to 142 FPS at Ultra—a reduction of over 50%, indicating that the graphics card is heavily taxed by the game’s visual effects. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for this title, as even at 4K Ultra, there is no indication of memory capacity issues; the bottleneck is purely compute and shading. The boost clock of 2475 MHz helps maintain consistent performance across scenes, and the card’s high texture rate (554.4 GTexel/s) and pixel rate (198.0 GPixel/s) are well-suited for the game’s art style, which features stylized landscapes and lighting. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter when moving from Medium to Ultra settings, as the FPS drops align with increased shading and post-processing loads.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 179.5 FPS, which drops to 115 FPS at 1440p High (a 36% reduction) and further to 58.4 FPS at 4K High (a 67% reduction from 1080p). The same trend appears at Medium settings: 224.9 FPS at 1080p, 143.9 FPS at 1440p, and 75.6 FPS at 4K. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the FPS drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 305.4 FPS, but even this is not purely CPU-bound, as the drop to 197.5 FPS at 1440p Low shows the GPU still has headroom to lose performance.

The gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistent across all settings, suggesting that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s memory bandwidth and shading units are being utilized progressively. The jump from 1440p to 4K is more severe, especially at Ultra where FPS falls from 92.4 to 47.4. This steep drop at the highest settings and resolution points to the GPU’s raw compute limits rather than any memory or CPU bottleneck. For a game like Road 96, which is not graphically intense compared to AAA shooters, the 4K Ultra result of 47.4 FPS shows that the card is being pushed to its edge. In contrast, the CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS drops are purely tied to resolution and settings changes, not to any CPU-related stalls.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 179.5 FPS, which is more than enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz or 165 Hz). The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides 142 FPS, which is playable on a 144 Hz display, but the jump from High to Ultra costs about 21% performance for marginal visual gains. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 224.9 FPS, which is excessive for most displays and suggests that High is the sweet spot for visual fidelity without sacrificing fluidity. At 1440p, the High preset hits 115 FPS, which is ideal for a 120 Hz monitor, while Ultra drops to 92.4 FPS—playable but not optimal for competitive play. The Medium preset at 1440p (143.9 FPS) is a strong choice for 144 Hz panels, but High provides better visuals at a still-smooth 115 FPS.

At 4K, the High preset yields 58.4 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth console-like experience. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 75.6 FPS, which is more comfortable for 60 Hz displays and offers a better balance than High. The Ultra preset at 4K (47.4 FPS) is not recommended, as it falls below 60 FPS and the visual difference from High is likely subtle in this stylized game. The Low preset at 4K (107 FPS) is an option for 120 Hz 4K TVs, but it sacrifices too much visual quality for an adventure game. Overall, the data suggests that High is the best preset for 1080p and 1440p, while Medium is the pragmatic choice for 4K to maintain a stable frame rate above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 333rd out of 1,684 tested combos in Road 96. This places it in the top 20% of all configurations, which is a strong result given that the game is not particularly demanding. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance is the primary driver, but the Ryzen 7 7700’s high single-thread and multi-thread scores ensure that it does not hold the GPU back. The combo’s 84th percentile GPU and 91st percentile CPU suggest that both components are above average, but the game’s results are more dependent on the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is likely competitive with systems using similar-tier GPUs but less powerful CPUs, as the game does not require a flagship processor. The 333rd rank out of 1,684 indicates that there are many higher-end configurations (e.g., with RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX) that outperform it, but for a mid-to-high-end setup, this is a solid position. The fact that the combo achieves 305 FPS at 1080p Low shows that it is not CPU-limited, meaning that upgrading the CPU would yield little benefit in this title. Conversely, a GPU upgrade would push the 4K Ultra FPS from 47.4 to higher values, but the current rank suggests the combo is well-matched for the game’s demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS across all settings is as follows: Low delivers 305.4 FPS, Medium delivers 224.9 FPS, High delivers 179.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 142 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 163.4 FPS, representing a 53.5% drop, which is substantial but expected given the increased graphical load. At 2560x1440, the FPS figures are: Low at 197.5 FPS, Medium at 143.9 FPS, High at 115 FPS, and Ultra at 92.4 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is roughly 35-38%, which aligns with the pixel count increase of 78%. At 3840x2160, the FPS numbers are: Low at 107 FPS, Medium at 75.6 FPS, High at 58.4 FPS, and Ultra at 47.4 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a more significant decline, with the Ultra setting losing nearly half its performance (from 92.4 to 47.4 FPS).

The data reveals that the game is highly scalable with settings. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset exceeds 140 FPS, making it viable for high-refresh gaming. At 1440p, the High preset remains above 100 FPS, which is a good target for most users. At 4K, only the Low preset breaks 100 FPS, while Medium is the only other preset that stays above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 4K (107 FPS) is a notable outlier, showing that the game can run at high frame rates on 4K displays if visual quality is sacrificed. Overall, the measured numbers provide a clear picture: this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at High settings, with 4K being possible only at Medium or lower settings to maintain smooth performance.