Road 96

Road 96 is an adventure title that, on the surface, does not appear to be exceptionally demanding, yet the measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination reveal a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. The data shows a significant performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 302.1 FPS, but this figure falls to 190.1 FPS at 1440p and further to 103.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a decline to approximately 34% of the initial performance, indicating that the rendering load at 4K is substantially heavier. The progression from 1080p to 1440p at High settings shows a reduction from 178.2 FPS to 112.1 FPS, a 37% drop, while moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings results in a further decrease to 59.4 FPS, which is another 47% reduction. This consistent halving of frame rates with each resolution step suggests that the game's visual fidelity is heavily reliant on pixel throughput, placing the onus on the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than the CPU's processing capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations for Road 96, this specific pairing of the Core i5-13400F and the GeForce RTX 5070 holds a strong position. The combo rank is 397 out of 1684 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24% of all tested systems. This is a notable achievement, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this title, even if it does not top the charts. The ranking suggests that while the hardware is capable of high frame rates, there are other combinations that deliver even better performance, likely featuring higher-tier CPUs or GPUs. The percentile for the CPU itself is 82, meaning it outperforms 82% of all CPUs in the database, and the GPU's percentile is 83. This alignment in their individual standings is reflected in the combo's overall rank, which suggests a synergistic match where neither component is drastically underperforming relative to the other in the context of this game. The data implies that users with this setup are likely to have a smooth experience, but those seeking the absolute highest refresh rates at 4K might need to look at more powerful hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a substantial piece of hardware, and its specifications directly correlate with the frame rates observed in Road 96. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, which are the frequencies that determine its processing speed. More critical for resolution scaling is the memory configuration, which includes 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This bandwidth is a key factor for high-resolution textures and pixel data, explaining why performance drops are more pronounced at 4K. The RTX 5070's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 29137, place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which has a deltaPct of 0.6. This indicates the RTX 5070 is slightly ahead of the RTX 3090 in aggregate benchmarks. In the context of Road 96, the GPU's raw compute power, with an FP32 rating of 30.87 TFLOPS, ensures that even at Ultra settings and 4K, the game remains playable, though the average FPS of 45.9 is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered ideal for smooth gameplay. The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU is likely not fully utilized at that resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate is 135.5 FPS.

Q: How does the performance at 4K Low compare to 1080p Low?

A: The average frame rate drops from 302.1 FPS at 1080p Low to 103.5 FPS at 4K Low, a reduction of roughly 66%.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 more powerful than the RTX 3090 according to the benchmark data?

A: Yes, the RTX 5070 has a slightly higher average benchmark score (41687) compared to the RTX 3090 (41441), resulting in a deltaPct of 0.6 in favor of the RTX 5070.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested system configurations for Road 96?

A: The combo ranks 397 out of 1684 tested combinations.

Q: Does the game reach 60 FPS on average at 4K with High settings?

A: No, the average frame rate at 4K High is 59.4 FPS, which is just slightly below the 60 FPS mark.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates that are suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The lowest average is 135.5 FPS at Ultra settings, which still offers a very smooth experience. At Medium settings, the average is 216.4 FPS, and at High settings, it is 178.2 FPS. The maximum performance at 1080p is observed at Low settings with an average of 302.1 FPS, showcasing the CPU and GPU's ability to handle the game with minimal graphical load. Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear step down. The Ultra setting average falls to 85.7 FPS, which is still highly playable. High settings yield 112.1 FPS, Medium produces 138.5 FPS, and Low reaches 190.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. The average FPS at Ultra settings drops to 45.9, which may be below the threshold for some users seeking a consistent 60 FPS experience. High settings average 59.4 FPS, just under the target. Medium settings achieve 72 FPS, and Low settings reach 103.5 FPS. This data indicates that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, players would need to use Medium settings or lower. The scaling between settings is not linear; for example, at 4K, the jump from Low to Medium is a 30% decrease in performance, while from Medium to High is an 18% decrease, and from High to Ultra is a 23% decrease.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its specifications suggest it is more than adequate for Road 96. With 10 cores and 16 threads, the CPU has substantial multi-threading capability, which is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279. Its single-core performance, as measured by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004, is also strong, which is important for games that rely on a single main thread for logic. The CPU's base clock is 2.50 GHz, and it can boost to 4.60 GHz, allowing for rapid processing of game data. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant amount, which helps in keeping frequently accessed data close to the cores. However, in the context of Road 96, the benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck at most settings. For instance, the difference in performance between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is 66.1 FPS, which is a 37% drop, and this is primarily due to the increased GPU load. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions. The fact that we see a steady decline suggests the GPU is working harder as resolution increases. The CPU's percentile rank of 82 places it ahead of many other processors, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, is only 0.1% behind in average benchmark score, indicating that the i5-13400F is at the top of its performance class. The data conclusively shows that the i5-13400F provides ample headroom for the RTX 5070 in this title, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate, especially at higher resolutions.