Road 96

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers an exceptionally strong experience in Road 96, with the data showing this combination ranks in the top 8% of all tested configurations. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing excels across all resolutions, though the specific performance characteristics reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, making it a versatile choice for high-refresh-rate monitors and 4K displays alike.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations in Road 96?*

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 122nd out of 1684 tested combos, placing it in the top 7.2% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771). It trails the Intel Core i7-8700 by just 0.2% (19894) and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by 0.4% (19928).

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53610. This places it slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) by 0.2% and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414) by 0.4%.

Q: Does the game run better at 1080p or 4K with this hardware?

A: The data shows a massive difference: at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 162.3 FPS average, while at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings it drops to 54.3 FPS average. This represents a performance reduction of approximately 66% when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest frame rate at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 223.4, followed by Medium at 163.6, High at 130, and Ultra at 106.8. The Ultra preset still provides a very playable frame rate well above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER considered an end-of-life product?

A: Yes, according to the production status data, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is marked as "End-of-life" with a release date of 2024-01-07. Its predecessor is the GeForce 30 series, and the successor is the GeForce 50 series.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER serves as the dominant performance driver in this configuration for Road 96. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The core clock runs at a base of 2295 MHz and boosts to 2550 MHz, with memory operating at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU in the 88th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 53610.

The data strongly suggests that Road 96 is heavily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions and settings. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores provide ample compute power, as reflected in its FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS. The GPU's 112 ROPs and 320 TMUs contribute to a pixel rate of 285.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s, which directly translate into smooth frame delivery in this adventure title.

Comparing to rivals, the RTX 4080 SUPER is 0.2% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and 2.1% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7700S in average benchmark score. This margin, while small in synthetic tests, manifests clearly in the measured FPS data for Road 96, where the GPU consistently delivers high frame rates even at demanding settings. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that memory capacity will not be a bottleneck at any resolution tested in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 162.3 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The High preset at 208.5 FPS and Medium at 259.5 FPS offer diminishing returns for most users, though competitive players might prefer the extra headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains 106.8 FPS average, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 130 FPS is the optimal choice for those with 144Hz monitors, providing a 21.7% improvement over Ultra while still maintaining high visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 163.6 FPS offers even more headroom for competitive play, though the visual compromise may not be worth it for a narrative-driven adventure game.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset drops to 54.3 FPS average, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. The High preset at 68.4 FPS restores smooth performance, while the Medium preset at 85.3 FPS provides a significant buffer. For 4K gaming, the data clearly indicates that High settings are the sweet spot, offering a 26% improvement over Ultra while maintaining near-identical visual quality in most scenes. The Low preset at 121.5 FPS is only recommended if maximum frame rate is the absolute priority.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 122nd out of 1684 tested combos for Road 96, placing it in the top 7.2% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the two components, despite the CPU being a mid-range part by modern standards.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19850 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals being the Intel Core i7-9700 (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core i7-8700 (0.2% faster). The GPU, meanwhile, sits in the 88th percentile with an average score of 53610. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a capable mid-range CPU proves effective for this adventure title, which appears to be more GPU-intensive than CPU-intensive.

The ranking becomes more impressive when considering that the CPU is not the fastest available. The 6-core, 12-thread Intel Core i5-12400 with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides adequate processing power, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 and single-core score of 2249. The data suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of this high ranking, with the CPU offering sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck at most settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals crucial information about which component limits performance in Road 96. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 162.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 106.8 FPS, a 34.2% reduction, and further to 3840x2160 yields 54.3 FPS, a 66.5% reduction from the 1080p baseline.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080 SUPER's workload increases dramatically with pixel count, while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. At 1080p, the CPU is likely providing enough frames that the GPU becomes the constraint even at lower resolutions, given the extremely high frame rates observed (354.5 FPS at Low settings).

The data shows that the gap between settings presets widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 192.2 FPS (354.5 vs 162.3). At 4K, this gap narrows to 67.2 FPS (121.5 vs 54.3). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is working closer to its maximum capacity, and the relative cost of higher settings becomes more pronounced. For users with 4K displays, High settings at 68.4 FPS provide the best balance, while those with 1080p monitors can comfortably use Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: 354.5 FPS average
• Medium settings: 259.5 FPS average
• High settings: 208.5 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 162.3 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: 223.4 FPS average
• Medium settings: 163.6 FPS average
• High settings: 130 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 106.8 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: 121.5 FPS average
• Medium settings: 85.3 FPS average
• High settings: 68.4 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 54.3 FPS average

The complete dataset shows consistent scaling across all resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the system is capable of delivering over 350 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU and GPU combination has substantial headroom for competitive play. The 1440p results show that even Ultra settings maintain over 100 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming with maximum visual quality. At 4K, the system requires a reduction to High settings to maintain smooth 60+ FPS performance, though the game remains playable at Ultra with an average of 54.3 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution follows a predictable pattern, with High settings consistently offering a moderate step down from Medium while providing significant visual improvements.