Road 96

The data for Road 96 with the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT reveals a configuration that excels at high refresh rates but encounters limitations at extreme resolutions and graphics settings. The measured frame rates show a clear progression of performance scaling, with the game proving to be highly responsive to both resolution and preset changes. This analysis breaks down the measured results, positioning the combo within the broader database and offering practical settings guidance based strictly on the provided information.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all tested presets, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 259 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88.2 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 65.9% reduction. This steep decline suggests that while the GPU is powerful, the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K overwhelms the architecture when settings are minimized.

At High settings, the scaling is slightly less dramatic but still pronounced: 154.7 FPS at 1080p drops to 49.8 FPS at 4K, a 67.8% decrease. The Medium preset shows a similar pattern, going from 191 FPS at 1080p to 63 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, falls from 116.8 FPS at 1080p to 38.4 FPS at 4K. These figures collectively show that the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s four cores and eight threads are likely sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p but become less of a factor as resolution increases.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. At High settings, 98.2 FPS at 2560x1440 drops by nearly half to 49.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This halving of performance suggests that the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 512 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed severely, but the data does not indicate a memory capacity limit; rather, it points to raw compute limits. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution also demonstrates that the GPU’s shading units and ROPs are the primary bottlenecks, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of 1684 combined CPU-GPU configurations, this particular pairing achieves a rank of 592. This places it in the upper third of all tested combos, indicating solid overall performance for Road 96. The percentile ranking for the CPU is 72, meaning the Intel Core i3-12100F outperforms 72% of all processors in general benchmark tests. The GPU’s percentile is higher at 87, showing the Radeon RX 6800 XT is a more dominant component relative to its peers.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (score 13534, deltaPct -0.1), which is essentially a tie, and the Intel Core i7-1250U (score 13462, deltaPct 0.4). This indicates that the i3-12100F’s overall compute performance is competitive with much more expensive processors, despite having only four cores. The GPU’s nearest rivals show it sits close to the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (score 50826, deltaPct -1.7) and ahead of the Intel Arc A550M (score 49737, deltaPct 0.5). These comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks, not game-specific results, but they provide context for the combo’s general capability.

The combo rank of 592 out of 1684 suggests that while the individual components are strong, the pairing is not optimized for maximum performance in Road 96. Other combinations with higher-ranked CPUs may allow the RX 6800 XT to reach higher frame rates at 1080p, where CPU overhead can become relevant. However, the data shows that this combo still delivers playable frame rates at most settings, making it a viable choice for high-refresh monitors.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1825 MHz, with a boost clock of 2250 MHz and a game clock of 2015 MHz. These clocks are consistent with the RDNA 2.0 architecture, which is built on a 7 nm process from TSMC. The GPU’s 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs are key to its rasterization performance, which is directly relevant to Road 96’s stylized visuals.

In the measured results, the GPU’s role becomes clear when examining the 1080p Low preset, which hits 259 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated, as the CPU may be a limiting factor at such low settings. Conversely, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 38.4 FPS, showing the GPU is fully utilized. The GPU’s percentile of 87 and average benchmark score of 49982 place it above the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (score 49071, deltaPct 1.9) and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (score 48704, deltaPct 2.6), confirming its high-end status.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not stressed by Road 96, as the game is not known for massive texture loads. However, the bandwidth and compute power are the primary drivers of performance. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 20.74 TFLOPS and texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s support high polygon counts and effects without stutter. The data shows that at Medium settings, the GPU can maintain 191 FPS at 1080p and 121.5 FPS at 1440p, indicating a sweet spot for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the highest average frame rate is 259 FPS on Low settings. This is followed by Medium at 191 FPS, High at 154.7 FPS, and Ultra at 116.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 142.2 FPS, showing that the preset choice has a massive impact at this resolution. The 1080p results are all above 60 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but drops proportionally. Low settings yield 164.9 FPS, Medium produces 121.5 FPS, High achieves 98.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77.1 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 87.8 FPS, which is less than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck. All 1440p presets still exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra barely staying above that threshold.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings average 88.2 FPS, Medium hits 63 FPS, High manages 49.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 49.8 FPS, showing that even the least demanding preset cannot reach 100 FPS. This resolution is only suitable for 60 Hz displays when using Low or Medium settings, as High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers a balanced performance profile. At 4K, Medium’s 63 FPS is exactly at the 60 FPS standard, while at 1080p it provides a high 191 FPS. The data does not include minimum or maximum frame rates, so stability cannot be assessed, but the averages are consistent with a well-performing system.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers 116.8 FPS, which is above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on most monitors. If a player has a 144 Hz or 165 Hz display, the High preset at 154.7 FPS or Medium at 191 FPS would be preferable, as they provide higher headroom. Low settings at 259 FPS are unnecessary unless targeting a 240 Hz panel, but the visual compromise is likely not worth it.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 98.2 FPS is the recommended option, as it offers a good balance of visual quality and performance. Ultra at 77.1 FPS is also acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but High is better for 100 Hz or higher refresh rates. Medium at 121.5 FPS is a strong alternative for those prioritizing frame rate over detail, while Low at 164.9 FPS is excessive for most use cases.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the only viable option for 60 Hz displays, as it hits exactly 63 FPS. Low at 88.2 FPS provides extra headroom for VRR displays but reduces visual fidelity. High at 49.8 FPS and Ultra at 38.4 FPS are below 60 FPS and would result in noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz monitors, making them less desirable. Therefore, Medium is the best experience for 4K, balancing frame rate and graphical detail.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 154.7 FPS.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 38.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534).

Q: What is the highest measured frame rate for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 259 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Which settings preset at 1440p provides the best balance for high refresh rates?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 98.2 FPS, which is suitable for 100 Hz monitors, while Medium offers 121.5 FPS for faster panels.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks in the 87th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 49982.