Road 96

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 form a mid-range desktop combo that delivers a broad range of performance in the adventure title Road 96. Measured results show framerates from 201 FPS at 1080p Low to 31 FPS at 4K Ultra, with a clear scaling pattern that reflects the GPU’s capabilities at higher resolutions. The data below breaks down how each component contributes to the experience.

CPU Role

The CPU under test is the Intel Core i5-12400F, built on the Alder Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor draws a 65 W TDP and fits into an Intel Socket 1700 motherboard. Memory support extends to DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel access, and the CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from its integrated controller. In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680. Its Passmark multithread score is 19433 and single-thread score is 3481. When compared to all CPUs tracked, it sits at the 73rd percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of processors in the database.

For Road 96—a narrative adventure that primarily relies on CPU performance for character simulation and branching story logic—this 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.4 GHz boost is theoretically more than enough to avoid a CPU bottleneck across all tested settings. The measured framerates reveal that at 1080p Low, the system produces 201 FPS, a figure that points to the CPU being exceptionally responsive. There is no dedicated game-specific CPU metric in the pack, but the combination of high boost clock and respectable single-thread passmark (3481) suggests that even at low resolutions the processor can feed the GPU adequately. The nearest CPU rivals listed include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (with an average score of 19047 and a nominal 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (average 19056, delta -0.1%), both very closely matched in overall CPU performance. This places the i5-12400F in a performance tier that is well-suited for a title that does not stress CPU threads heavily.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos, the i5-12400F+RTX 4060 pair holds a rank of 1999 out of 3713 total combinations. This is just a hair above the median (which would be rank ~1857), meaning the combos sits at about the 54th percentile among all hardware pairs known for Road 96. The rank is based on measured FPS across all settings, and it reflects that the system is average to slightly above average for this game. Many cheaper or older combos may perform similarly in this title, but the i5-12400F+RTX 4060 lands in the middle of the pack. The rank might be conservative given the game's relatively low processing demands; however, the data shows that this system does not push the frame rate into the top tier, likely because the RTX 4060 is not a flagship GPU. Out of 3713 combos, 1999 is exactly mid-range; it does not excel at any resolution or preset, but it also does not disappoint. The performance is consistent and playable at 1080p and 1440p at high settings, which many users would desire.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values provide clear evidence that the GPU is the primary performance limiter when moving from 1080p to 4K. For each preset, the average framerate at 4K is less than half of that at 1080p. Consider the Low preset: 201 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K — that's a 66% drop from 1080p to 4K (from 201 to 68). The High preset follows a similar trend: 119 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 40 FPS at 4K (a 66% decline again). Ultra: 93 to 59 to 31 (a 67% drop). Even with graphics set to Low, the 4K figure (68) is only 34% of the 1080p figure (201). This dramatic scaling pattern shows that the render resolution is directly affecting the GPU's workload. Since the CPU remains identical across each resolution and the thread load does not change, such steep drops in FPS strongly suggest the RTX 4060's rendering through power is the governing factor. At 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of feeding a high framerate of 201 FPS; the GPU is likely not saturated, leaving headroom. But as resolution climbs, the GPU's fill and shader work increases and governs the output. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario.

Additionally, at each resolution, moving from Low to Ultra increments the frame cost significantly: 1080p Low gives 201 FPS, Ultra gives 93 FPS (a saving of 108 FPS). The gap remains at scale: 4K Low is 68 FPS, Ultra is 31 FPS. All these results support the conclusion that the RTX 4060 is the primary factor limiting performance at high resolutions, while the i5-12400F remains underutilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following all measured combinations are listed exactly as they appear in the dataset. For rows showing null min/max values, those metrics were not recorded.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|-----------|--------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 68 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 50 | 42 | 57 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 31 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 76 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 128 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 94 | 80 | 108 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 59 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 119 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 201 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 147 | 125| 169|

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 93 | - | - |

These 12 data points show the entire performance envelope. The highest average is 201 FPS at 1080p Low, while the lowest is 31 FPS at 4K Ultra. The medium preset is the only one that captured frame time min/max; at 1080p Medium the range spans from 125 to 169 FPS, at 1440p Medium 94 (80–108), and at 4K Medium 50 (42–57). This typical variation provides a sense of smoothness; the 1080p Low lacks such a spread, but the high average implies a high frame rate without dramatic dips.

The trend is consistent: for any given setting, 1080p and 1440p provide adequately playable frames, while 4K pushes the GPU to its limit at Ultra (31 FPS) and even at High (40 FPS) might feel sub‑60. Medium at 4K (50 FPS) is the only 4K option that does not rely on the "high" setting, yet that still yields average below 60.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a mid-range Ada Lovelace GPU, based on the AD107 chip fabricated on ~5 nm TSMC process. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128‑bit memory bus, offering 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1830 MHz and boost clock is 2460 MHz, with a memory clock of 2125 MHz effective (17 Gbps). It features 3072 shading units, 96 texture units and 48 ROPs, plus 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The total graphics performance is rated at 15.11 TFLOPS (FP32). With a 115 W TDP and a 12‑pin power connector, it is a fairly power efficient part.

In the database, the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 17639, with Passmark G3D of 19545 and Passmark GPU Compute of 9213. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark list are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (average 17666, delta -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M (average 17588, delta 0.3%), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (average 17551, delta 0.5%), and the Radeon Pro 460 (average 17509, delta 0.7%). This reveal s that the RTX 4060 is positioned in a crowded GPU tier with no huge competition, and its specific performance in Road 96 is interpolated from those the measured FPS numbers.

The GPU's role in this game appears to be central. The measured framerates scale strongly with the resolution, as typical for a GPU-heavy workload. The 8 GB frame buffer is more than enough for an adventure title of Road 96 (though no specific VRAM usage figures are present), and the memory bandwidth of 272 GB/s helps sustain modern texture loads. However, at 4K, the GPU cannot maintain high framerates even at lower settings. The 4K Low (68 FPS) is actually worse than 1080p Ultra (93 FPS), indicating the resolution is the dominant cost. The fact that 1440p Ultra averages 9 more FPS than 4K Medium (59 vs 50) suggests that resolution more than preset, so the GPU's compute and memory resources bottleneck when the screen pixel count increases.

A distinct indicator is the performance delta between presets. 1080p Low hides the GPU's limits; the GPU delivers maximum power at a high FPS of 201. But that headro flullen because at 1440p, even Low drops to 128, and at 4K to 68. The RTX 4060 is not a 4K performer, and the data presents that the GPU has a clear speed for this style of game rendering. Its 15.11 TFIELDIPS and 8GB memory should be dedicated for 1080p and modest 1440p gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows give a complete view of how the system responds across three resolutions and four quality presets. Based on the data, the optimal preset depends on the user's target resolution and the desire for visual quality.

At 1080p: Any preset yields above 90 FPS. Ultra is 93 FPS, which is smooth, but Low provides 201 FPS (over twice the frame rate), and High gives 119 FPS. For the best picture without sacrificing speed, the High preset (119 FPS) is a balanced choice, delivering near‑double the frame rate of Ultra while keeping most of the visual improvements. Medium also hits 147, so it is comfortable. If the goal is maximum framerational (basis of winning in an adventure game), Low is fine.

At 1440p: The Ultra preset drops to 59 FPS, which is just at the edge of playability, while High (95 FPS) and Medium (84 FPS) remain very smooth. A user will often prefer High (76 FPS) or Medium (94 FPS) over Ultra (59) to keep a solid 60+ FPS. For those prioritizing response rate, Medium at 1440p (94 FPS) delivers the best combination of half the quality and high frames. Ultra delivers a 59 average, but that is close to the 60 threshold and could be playable on a 60 Hz display. In general, choosing Medium or High is recommended at 1440p for headrooms.

At 4K : Only the Low preset (68 FPS) and Medium (50 FPS) are worth consideration if one wants 60+ FPS. High (40) and Ultra (32) are simply not enough for a fluid experience. Medium at 4K yields an average of exactly 50 FPS, with min/max 42–57, which can be better on a 50–60 Hz monitor but not a 144 Hz. Low (68 FPS) is the only 4K setting that meets a 60 FPS threshold, but it degrades visuals. For a playable compromise, Medium at 4K is the best balance since it maintains a reasonable framerate (50 fps) and includes some graphical detail. High and Ultra are non- playable at 31‑40 FPS.

Therefore, the recommended optimal experience:

• For 1080p: High (119 FPS) or Medium (147 FPS) if you want smooth framerates.
• For 1440p: Medium (94 FPS) or High (76 FPS) – both squarely playable. Ultra (59 FPS) is borderline, but if you have a 60‑Hz display it works.
• For 4K: Medium (50 FPS) – only this and Low (68 FPS) are near frame‑rate targets; Medium is the best visual quality while still staying within 45–60 FPS range.

In all cases, the CPU is strong enough to keep the GPU fed at these levels; the GPU is the component that dictates the achievable FPS. These measured results provide a clear roadmap for a satisfying experience in Road 96, balancing visual quality and frame rate according to hardware and monitor capabilities.