Road 96

# Road 96 with Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

This combo ranks 525th out of 3,713 tested configurations for Road 96, placing it in the top 14% of all combos in the database. The pairing of Intel's 6-core Alder Lake processor with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace GPU produces frame rates that range from 51 FPS at 4K Ultra to 325 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a system with substantial headroom for this narrative adventure title. The CPU's 72nd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 84th percentile among all GPUs suggest a balanced pairing where the graphics card carries most of the load at higher resolutions while the processor keeps up at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The 525th position out of 3,713 combos places this configuration well above the median tested system for Road 96. This rank reflects the RTX 4070 Ti's strong standing—it sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,795. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 45,152 (0.8% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45,384 (1.3% higher), the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 44,075 (1.6% lower), and the Intel Arc A730M at 45,592 (1.7% higher). These deltas are all within 2%, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti performs essentially on par with a cluster of high-end workstation and mobile parts.

The Core i5-12400 contributes to this ranking with an average benchmark score of 18,683, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18,697 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18,730 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18,811 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519 (0.9% lower). The sub-1% deltas across all four rivals indicate that the i5-12400 sits in a highly competitive performance tier where synthetic averages do not meaningfully differentiate these processors.

The combination of a top-16% GPU with a mid-upper-tier CPU yields the observed 525th rank. For an adventure game like Road 96, which does not demand extreme multi-threaded throughput, this pairing delivers frame rates that exceed typical display refresh rates at all tested resolutions except 4K Ultra. The data suggests the ranking is driven primarily by GPU capability rather than CPU limitation, as evidenced by the scaling patterns discussed in the resolution analysis.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock is rated at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it contains 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The Ada Lovelace architecture also provides 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores.

For Road 96, the GPU's memory configuration proves more than sufficient. The 12 GB capacity handles the game's texture and geometry data without issue across all tested settings, as evidenced by the absence of sub-60 FPS averages at 1080p and 1440p even at Ultra settings. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth supports the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions, where the GPU must rapidly feed the rendering pipeline. At 4K, the bandwidth becomes more critical, and the drop from 110 FPS at Low to 51 FPS at Ultra indicates the GPU's shading throughput and memory bandwidth are both exercised heavily.

The GPU's 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute provides ample raw performance for this title. The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s suggest that fill-rate limits are unlikely to be the bottleneck at most settings. The RTX 4070 Ti's 84th percentile GPU ranking, with an average benchmark score of 44,795, aligns with its observed ability to maintain high frame rates in Road 96. The nearest rival comparisons—particularly the 0.8% delta from the RTX 5090 Mobile—indicate that this desktop GPU competes favorably with top-tier mobile parts, which is relevant for understanding its sustained performance in less demanding titles.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals consistent scaling patterns as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 192 FPS at 1080p to 122 FPS at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 65 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). At Low settings, the progression is 325 FPS at 1080p, 207 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 110 FPS at 4K (47% lower). This consistent proportional drop across settings suggests the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

The Medium preset shows the same pattern: 238 FPS at 1080p, 152 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 80 FPS at 4K (47% lower). The Ultra preset follows with 150 FPS at 1080p, 96 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 51 FPS at 4K (47% lower). This uniformity—identical percentage drops across all four settings—indicates that the limiting component remains the same throughout the resolution range. The GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors at all resolutions, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom.

The fact that even at 4K Low the system achieves 110 FPS suggests the RTX 4070 Ti is never fully overwhelmed by Road 96's demands. At 1080p Low, the 325 FPS figure approaches the practical ceiling for many displays and indicates that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output. The i5-12400's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide enough single-thread performance to feed the GPU at these high frame rates. The scaling pattern—where the FPS roughly halves from 1080p to 4K at every setting—confirms that the GPU is the primary performance determinant, with the CPU not introducing a bottleneck at any tested resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports different optimal settings depending on the target resolution and display refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 150 FPS, with Ultra delivering 150 FPS, High at 192 FPS, Medium at 238 FPS, and Low at 325 FPS. For a standard 144 Hz display at 1080p, the High preset provides a 33% margin over the refresh rate while preserving visual quality, making it the most sensible choice. The Medium preset at 238 FPS offers additional headroom for high-refresh displays but sacrifices some visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 96 FPS, which remains playable but below typical 144 Hz refresh rates. The High preset at 122 FPS provides a better balance, sitting above 120 FPS for smooth gameplay on 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 152 FPS exceeds 144 Hz, making it the preferred option for users with high-refresh 1440p monitors who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual detail. The Low preset at 207 FPS is excessive for most displays and would only benefit competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 51 FPS, which is playable for an adventure title but not ideal for smooth motion. The High preset at 65 FPS improves the experience, while the Medium preset at 80 FPS—with minimum and maximum frame rates of 68 and 92 FPS—provides the best combination of visual quality and playability at 4K. The Low preset at 110 FPS is the only 4K option that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, but the visual compromises may not be justified for a narrative-driven game. The Medium preset at 4K is recommended for most users, as the 80 FPS average with a 68 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame pacing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 325 FPS average, representing the absolute ceiling for this combo. The Medium preset averages 238 FPS, with a minimum of 202 FPS and maximum of 274 FPS, providing consistent performance well above any standard display refresh rate. The High preset averages 192 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 150 FPS. All 1080p configurations exceed 144 FPS, meaning even the most demanding preset at this resolution remains suitable for high-refresh gaming.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 207 FPS, a 36% reduction from 1080p but still extremely high. The Medium preset averages 152 FPS, with a minimum of 129 FPS and maximum of 174 FPS, keeping frame times consistent enough for 144 Hz displays. The High preset averages 122 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 96 FPS. The 1440p results show that the RTX 4070 Ti retains strong performance at this resolution, with the Ultra preset being the only setting that falls below 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 110 FPS, maintaining playability even at 4K. The Medium preset averages 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS, providing a stable experience for 60 Hz displays with headroom for occasional frame spikes. The High preset averages 65 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 51 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate a clear progression: each step up in settings reduces the average frame rate by roughly 15-20 FPS, with the Medium preset offering the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for 4K gaming.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot, with the High preset delivering 122 FPS and the Medium preset at 152 FPS. At 1440p, all settings remain above 96 FPS, whereas 4K drops to 65 FPS at High and 51 FPS at Ultra.

Q: Can this system run Road 96 at 4K smoothly?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The Low preset achieves 110 FPS at 4K, and the Medium preset averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS. The High and Ultra presets drop to 65 FPS and 51 FPS respectively, which are less smooth for motion-heavy scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,795, which is 0.8% lower than the RTX 5090 Mobile, 1.3% lower than the Radeon Pro 5500 XT, 1.6% higher than the RTX A6000, and 1.7% lower than the Intel Arc A730M. All deltas are within 2%, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Q: Is the Core i5-12400 a bottleneck in this game?

A: No. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, maintain high frame rates across all settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 325 FPS, and the consistent resolution scaling pattern shows the GPU is the limiting factor at all settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset averages 96 FPS, while the Low preset averages 207 FPS—a difference of 111 FPS (about 116% higher). The Medium preset at 152 FPS sits between them, providing a balanced option.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 525th out of 3,713 combos for Road 96, placing it in the top 14% of all tested configurations. This high ranking is driven by the GPU's 84th percentile performance and the CPU's 72nd percentile standing.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,989 and a single-core score of 2,257, with a Geekbench multicore score of 8,564 and single-core score of 1,848.

For Road 96, the CPU's single-thread performance is the most relevant metric. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,456 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 910 indicate strong per-core capability, which supports the high frame rates observed at 1080p. The game's adventure genre does not require massive multi-threaded scaling, so the 12 threads remain underutilized. The PassMark multithread score of 18,747 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,989 confirm the CPU can handle background tasks while maintaining game performance.

The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all processors places it in the upper third of tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,683. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18,697—a mere 0.1% difference—while the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18,519, which is 0.9% lower. These tight deltas indicate the i5-12400 delivers competitive performance for its segment, and in Road 96 specifically, the CPU never becomes the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the 325 FPS average demonstrates that the processor can sustain frame delivery at rates far exceeding typical display capabilities, and the consistent scaling to 4K confirms that GPU throughput governs performance across all tested configurations.