Road 96

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination occupies the 469th position out of 1,684 tested configurations for Road 96, placing it in the upper third of all possible pairings. This rank reflects a balanced system where the components work in concert to deliver smooth frame rates across the board. The CPU, with its average benchmark score of 19,850, sits in the 77th percentile of all processors, while the GPU’s 37,283 average score places it in the 81st percentile of all graphics cards. Neither component is a bottleneck in this adventure title, as the measured results show consistent scaling from 1080p up to 4K, with the system maintaining playable performance even at the most demanding settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The 469th rank out of 1,684 combos puts this pairing ahead of roughly 72% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a system built around a mid-range 12th-gen processor and a high-end 40-series GPU. The i5-12400’s performance profile is remarkably consistent with its nearest rivals; it trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-8700 by 0.2%, while leading the Intel Core i7-9700 by 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-11600K by 0.4%. These sub-1% deltas indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration, as its compute capabilities are effectively interchangeable with several older and even newer-generation parts.

What boosts this combo’s ranking is the RTX 4070’s substantial graphics throughput. The GPU’s 26,927 PassMark G3D score and 14,720 compute score are complemented by a 269.27 GTexel/s texture rate and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate, all of which contribute to the high frame rates observed in Road 96. The system’s performance is further supported by the CPU’s strong single-threaded capabilities, as evidenced by its 3,456 PassMark single-thread score and 2,249 Cinebench R23 single-core result. Road 96, being an adventure title, tends to favor single-threaded performance for game logic, and this combo delivers that in spades. The data shows that the ranking is well-earned given the balance between the two components.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070’s role in this combo is defined by its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Road 96’s demands, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling across resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1920 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz provide the raw processing power needed to drive the game’s stylized visuals, while its 5,888 shading units and 184 texture mapping units handle the rendering workload efficiently.

At 4K resolution, the GPU’s memory bandwidth becomes more critical, and the results reflect this. The average frame rate drops from 92.1 FPS at Low settings to 44.2 FPS at Ultra, a spread that indicates the graphics card is being pushed to its limits at higher presets. The 21 Gbps effective memory speed ensures that texture streaming remains fluid even at the highest quality settings, preventing stutter in the game’s narrative-driven scenes. The GPU’s 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 46 ray tracing cores are more than adequate for this title, which does not rely heavily on ray-traced effects, allowing the card to flex its raw rasterization muscle instead.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Road 96 with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 105.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 162 FPS at High settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, 4K at High settings drops to 53.4 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for fast-paced sequences.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The system manages 44.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer. Dropping to High settings at the same resolution yields 53.4 FPS, while Medium settings produce 67.4 FPS, making Medium the highest preset that maintains a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, as the CPU’s performance is within 0.4% of several rival processors. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock provide ample processing power, and the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this title. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions and settings, as shown by the frame rate drop from 176.7 FPS at 1440p Low to 79.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080, the system delivers 277.9 FPS at Low settings, 202.5 FPS at Medium, 162 FPS at High, and 130.2 FPS at Ultra. All presets provide frame rates well above 100 FPS, making this resolution the most comfortable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance affect this game?

A: The i5-12400’s 15,935 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and 18,747 PassMark multi-thread score indicate strong parallel processing capabilities. However, Road 96’s adventure gameplay likely relies more on single-threaded performance, where the CPU scores 2,249 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The 12 threads ensure background tasks do not interfere with gameplay, but the game’s frame rates are more dependent on GPU performance.

Q: Does the combo rank change significantly with different settings?

A: The combo rank of 469 out of 1,684 is based on the overall system configuration, not specific settings. The measured FPS data shows that settings changes can more than double the frame rate, from 44.2 FPS at 4K Ultra to 92.1 FPS at 4K Low, but the underlying hardware combination remains the same, so the rank is consistent across all tested presets.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the data points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the optimal configuration. This preset produces 105.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining high-quality visuals. At this resolution, the system has sufficient headroom for demanding scenes without dropping to unplayable levels. For users with 4K displays, Medium settings at 67.4 FPS is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for that resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 130.2 FPS provide the best experience for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the frame rate remains well above 120 FPS even at the highest quality. The 1440p Ultra preset at 79.9 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rate, though High at 105.2 FPS offers a better safety margin. The data indicates that Low settings are unnecessary at any resolution, as even 4K Ultra at 44.2 FPS is playable, and the higher presets offer substantially better visuals for a modest frame rate cost.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the system produces 44.2 FPS at Ultra, 53.4 FPS at High, 67.4 FPS at Medium, and 92.1 FPS at Low. This represents a 108% performance increase from Ultra to Low, demonstrating the significant impact of settings on 4K performance. The 4K High preset’s 53.4 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, while Medium comfortably exceeds it.

At 2560x1440, the results are more robust: 79.9 FPS at Ultra, 105.2 FPS at High, 128.8 FPS at Medium, and 176.7 FPS at Low. The transition from Ultra to High yields a 31.7% frame rate increase, making High the sweet spot for 1440p gaming. The 1440p Low preset’s 176.7 FPS is more than three times the 4K Ultra result, highlighting the resolution’s impact on performance.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 130.2 FPS at Ultra, 162 FPS at High, 202.5 FPS at Medium, and 277.9 FPS at Low. The 1080p results show the least variation between settings, with Ultra delivering 53% of the Low preset’s frame rate. This consistency suggests the system is CPU-limited at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings cannot push the frame rate below 130 FPS. The data shows a clear progression where lower resolutions and settings yield proportionally higher frame rates, with the system maintaining playable performance across all tested configurations.