Road 96

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a dominant performance profile in Road 96, effectively eliminating any CPU bottleneck concerns while leveraging the GPU’s substantial memory bandwidth to maintain high frame rates across all tested settings. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet exceptionally capable of exceeding 60 FPS even at 4K with the right preset.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. With a 65 W TDP and a 20 MB shared L3 cache, this chip provides ample computational headroom for an adventure title like Road 96, which does not appear to stress the processor to its limits based on the measured frame rates.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU's performance percentile stands at 82, indicating it outperforms the majority of all tested processors. In synthetic tests, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 confirm strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The Geekbench scores of 10971 (multicore) and 2301 (singlecore) further reinforce this. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, has an average score of 25201, which is a negligible 0.1% difference from the i5-13400F's average of 25236. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, a -0.5% delta, placing these CPUs in the same performance tier.

For Road 96, the implications are clear. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 263.7 FPS, and at 1440p Low, it reaches 170.9 FPS. These high frame rates are only possible if the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU quickly enough. Since the frame rate scales down as resolution increases (e.g., from 263.7 FPS at 1080p Low to 90.9 FPS at 4K Low), the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by the PassMark single-thread score of 3634, ensures that the game's logic and draw calls are handled efficiently, preventing any frame pacing issues that could reduce the average FPS.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip and features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus. This configuration provides a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s, which is a critical factor for maintaining high frame rates at demanding resolutions. The GPU's base clock is 1440 MHz, boosting to 1710 MHz, and it has a TDP of 320 W. The 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores are more than sufficient for Road 96's visual load.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a percentile of 80 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35787. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860, representing a -0.2% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scores 35435, a 1% delta. This positions the RTX 3080 as a high-end performer, but the measured FPS in Road 96 shows how the game scales with its capabilities.

The data reveals a significant drop in performance when moving from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution. For instance, at 4K, the average FPS falls from 90.9 on Low to 43.3 on Ultra. This suggests that while the GPU has substantial raw power, the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the rendering pipeline. The 10 GB VRAM buffer appears sufficient for the tested configurations, as there are no anomalies suggesting memory capacity issues; the performance drop is more likely tied to compute and fill-rate demands, given the 164.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 465.1 GTexel/s texture rate.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a standard 60 FPS experience, the High preset is the best choice across all resolutions, as it delivers 155.2 FPS at 1080p, 101.1 FPS at 1440p, and 53.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is slightly below 60 FPS, but it remains highly playable for an adventure game where precise timing is not critical.

If the goal is to maximize visual fidelity while maintaining 60 FPS, the Medium preset is the safest option for 4K, yielding 66.8 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra preset is viable, achieving 81.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. For 1080p, all presets exceed 125 FPS, so the choice between Medium, High, or Ultra comes down to preference, with Ultra offering the best image quality at a still-impressive 125.4 FPS.

The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, reaching 263.7 FPS at 1080p and 90.9 FPS at 4K, but it likely compromises visual quality in a narrative-driven game. The data suggests that the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, particularly for 1440p users who can enjoy smooth gameplay without sacrificing much detail. For 4K users, a step down to Medium is recommended to ensure consistent performance above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 524 out of 1684 tested combos in Road 96. This places it in the top 31% of all systems tested, which is a solid result given the game's release date and the wide variety of hardware configurations considered.

The rank reflects the system's ability to handle the game's demands, but it is important to note that the ranking is relative to all combos, including those with newer and more expensive hardware. The combination's performance is strong, but it is not at the very top, likely due to the RTX 3080 being an end-of-life product and the i5-13400F being a mid-range CPU. The data shows the combo is highly capable, but newer GPUs like the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, which has a similar average benchmark score, may push the rank higher in other titles.

The measured FPS results indicate that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, and it can handle 4K with adjusted settings. The rank of 524 suggests that while there are 523 combos that perform better, this system will not struggle with Road 96, making it a reliable choice for users who already own these components.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Road 96 at 4K with a stable 60 FPS?

A: At 4K with the Medium preset, the average FPS is 66.8, which is above 60. However, the High preset drops to 53.5 FPS, so a stable 60 FPS is only achievable on Medium or lower settings.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset delivers 81.1 FPS at 1440p, making it the best choice for visual quality while maintaining smooth performance. High is also excellent at 101.1 FPS if you prefer a higher frame rate buffer.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rival in terms of overall GPU benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average score of 35787, while the AMD Radeon Pro Duo scores 35860, a -0.2% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scores 35435, which is a 1% delta, indicating they are very close in raw performance.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: No, the data shows the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 263.7 FPS, and the frame rate scales down with resolution, indicating the GPU is the primary limiting factor.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 263.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 125.4 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 138.3 FPS when increasing the visual settings.

Q: Does the 10 GB VRAM on the RTX 3080 cause issues in Road 96?

A: There is no evidence of VRAM capacity issues in the measured data. The performance scaling from Medium to Ultra suggests compute limits rather than memory constraints, as the frame rate drops consistently across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 263.7 FPS, which is exceptionally high. The Medium preset produces 193.3 FPS, while the High preset reaches 155.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still yields a very playable 125.4 FPS. This resolution is clearly GPU-bound, as the CPU has plenty of headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust. The Low preset averages 170.9 FPS, and the Medium preset drops to 121.4 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 101.1 FPS, while Ultra settings result in 81.1 FPS. All of these values are well above the 60 FPS target, making 1440p an excellent sweet spot for this combo with any preset.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The Low preset still achieves a high average of 90.9 FPS, which is great for 4K. The Medium preset maintains playability at 66.8 FPS. However, the High preset drops to 53.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 43.3 FPS. These lower values indicate that 4K gaming requires a reduction in settings to maintain smooth performance, with Medium being the recommended preset for a 60 FPS experience.