Road 96

The data for Road 96 on the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER shows a clear performance scaling pattern tied directly to resolution. This combination is ranked 1217 out of 1684 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The measured frames per second reveal a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count rises, while the CPU keeps pace comfortably at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic shift in frame rates across all settings. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 166.3 at 1080p to 109.6 at 1440p, then falls further to 55.8 at 4K. This represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across other presets: High settings go from 99 FPS at 1080p to 66.9 at 1440p and 31.5 at 4K, while Medium drops from 125.8 to 81.3 to 41.6. Ultra sees the steepest relative decline, starting at 79.1 FPS at 1080p, falling to 51 at 1440p, and bottoming out at 27.5 at 4K.

The 1080p to 1440p transition typically costs about 33-34% of the frame rate, while the 1440p to 4K step costs roughly 49-54% depending on settings. This non-linear scaling points to the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus being saturated as resolution increases. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable for its class, becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The data suggests that at 1080p, the graphics card has headroom, but at 4K, even Low settings produce only 55.8 FPS, indicating the rendering pipeline is fully loaded.

The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs, delivers a 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 rate. This compute capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Road 96, but the 4K results show the architecture straining. The fact that Ultra at 4K yields just 27.5 FPS—below the 30 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for playable—illustrates that this resolution is not viable for this combo at maximum quality. The measured rows indicate that users targeting 4K must accept Low settings to approach 60 FPS, and even then, the average of 55.8 FPS leaves little margin for demanding scenes.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides a robust foundation for this game. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, split between performance and efficiency cores, deliver strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 show a processor that can handle both lightly-threaded game logic and background tasks without becoming a bottleneck. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 indicate consistent scaling across core counts, which aligns well with Road 96's engine demands.

The CPU's base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide a wide operating range. In the measured FPS data, the CPU does not appear to limit performance at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 166.3 FPS, which is well beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 79.1 FPS result shows the GPU still has room to work. The single-thread performance, evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Geekbench single-core score of 2301, is sufficient for the game's main thread.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25236 places it nearly level with the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201, deltaPct 0.1) and slightly below the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365, deltaPct -0.5). The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core support efficient data access for game assets. The 65 W TDP suggests the CPU can sustain high clocks without thermal throttling in most desktop configurations. Given that the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K at any given settings follows a consistent GPU-bound pattern, the data confirms the i5-13400F is not the limiting component in this system.

FAQ

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

A: The 2560x1440 resolution offers the best balance. At High settings, the system delivers 66.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. At Medium, it reaches 81.3 FPS, and Low hits 109.6 FPS. This resolution avoids the steep performance penalty seen at 4K while providing more detail than 1080p.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At Low settings, the average FPS is 55.8, which is playable. Medium drops to 41.6 FPS, High to 31.5 FPS, and Ultra to 27.5 FPS. For a stable experience at 4K, Low settings are required, and even then, the frame rate may fluctuate in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score is 19774. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706 (deltaPct 0.3), meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is effectively tied. The RTX 2070 scores 19680 (deltaPct 0.5), and the Quadro K5200 scores 19623 (deltaPct 0.8). The performance differences are minimal, within 1%.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 166.3 FPS, and at Ultra it maintains 79.1 FPS. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1880 and 4-thread score of 3459 indicate strong single-thread and lightly-threaded performance. The FPS differences between settings at 1080p are entirely attributable to GPU load.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 87.2 FPS (166.3 vs 79.1). At 1440p, it is 58.6 FPS (109.6 vs 51). At 4K, the gap narrows to 28.3 FPS (55.8 vs 27.5). The shrinking gap at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes fully saturated, reducing the impact of quality settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 1217 out of 1684 tested combinations for Road 96. This places it in the 72nd percentile, meaning roughly 28% of tested combos perform worse. The ranking reflects the RTX 2060 SUPER's mid-range position, as the GPU sits in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1217 out of 1684 places this system firmly in the lower half of the database for Road 96. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's position relative to other graphics cards. The RTX 2060 SUPER's percentile of 63 among all GPUs means it outperforms 63% of tested graphics cards, but the game's measured results show this translates to moderate frame rates at common resolutions.

The CPU's percentile of 82 among all CPUs is notably higher, indicating the i5-13400F is a stronger component relative to its peers. This asymmetry suggests the system is GPU-limited in most scenarios. The nearest GPU rivals—the GTX TITAN (deltaPct 0.3), RTX 2070 (deltaPct 0.5), Quadro K5200 (deltaPct 0.8), and Tesla K40m (deltaPct 1.3)—all have average scores within 1.3% of the RTX 2060 SUPER. This tight clustering means the measured FPS in Road 96 would be nearly identical with any of these cards.

The combo's rank of 1217 means that 467 other combinations deliver better performance in Road 96. Given the GPU's mid-range standing, the ranking is expected. The system can achieve playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but it cannot reliably maintain 60 FPS at 4K except on Low. For users with high-refresh 1080p monitors, the 166.3 FPS at Low settings provides ample headroom.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the High preset at 99 FPS offers an excellent experience, providing a smooth frame rate with good visual quality. The Ultra preset at 79.1 FPS is also viable if maximum detail is preferred, though the 20 FPS drop from High to Ultra may not justify the visual gain in all scenes. Medium at 125.8 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors, while Low at 166.3 FPS eliminates any concern about frame pacing.

At 1440p, the High preset at 66.9 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 81.3 FPS provides a safety margin for demanding scenes and is preferable for users who prioritize consistent frame times. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS is playable but may show stutter in fast-moving sequences. Low at 109.6 FPS is excessive for most displays but offers maximum responsiveness.

For 4K, the data strongly suggests using Low settings, which deliver 55.8 FPS. Medium at 41.6 FPS is playable but noticeably less smooth, and High at 31.5 FPS is borderline. Ultra at 27.5 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate falls below 30 FPS, which can feel choppy in an adventure game with narrative-driven pacing. Given that Road 96 is a story-focused title, the visual fidelity differences between Medium and High may be less critical than maintaining a stable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces the following average frame rates: Low 166.3 FPS, Medium 125.8 FPS, High 99 FPS, and Ultra 79.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent 20-25% reduction at each step up in quality. The 87.2 FPS span between Low and Ultra indicates the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, even with the most demanding preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 109.6 FPS, Medium 81.3 FPS, High 66.9 FPS, and Ultra 51 FPS. The relative performance drops are steeper than at 1080p, with Ultra producing less than half the frame rate of Low. The 58.6 FPS spread shows the GPU beginning to feel the load of additional pixels.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 55.8 FPS, Medium 41.6 FPS, High 31.5 FPS, and Ultra 27.5 FPS. The differences between settings compress to a 28.3 FPS range, demonstrating that the GPU is the limiting factor regardless of quality level. The step from Medium to High costs 10.1 FPS, while High to Ultra costs only 4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest settings. The 4K results confirm that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant quality reductions to achieve acceptable performance.