Road 96

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 in Road 96?

A: This combination ranks 505th out of 1684 tested combos in the database for Road 96, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283, which is 0.6% lower than the RX Vega 56's score of 37507, making the two GPUs statistically equivalent in general compute performance.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 262.8 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 125.9 FPS average. This represents a 136.9 FPS difference between the two extremes.

Q: Does the i5-9400 bottleneck the RTX 4070 at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 yields only 44.1 FPS average, while the same Ultra preset at 1440p yields 84.1 FPS — the scaling pattern is consistent with GPU-bound rendering.

Q: What is the i5-9400's performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The i5-9400 sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 2305. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, scores 2300, a 0.2% difference.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 have and what type is it?

A: The RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the dominant performance component in this pairing. Its Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Memory operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, delivering 504.2 GB/s across a 192-bit interface.

The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM is substantial for Road 96, an adventure title that does not appear to stress memory capacity based on the measured frame rates. The RTX 4070's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 455.4 GTexel/s texture rate provide ample headroom for this game's rendering demands.

In the broader benchmark landscape, the RTX 4070 ranks at the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37507, 0.6% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (38008, 1.9% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38135, 2.2% faster). The AMD Radeon RX 5300M trails at 36371, 2.5% slower.

The GPU's 64 ROPs and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are critical for Road 96's stylized visuals. The game's measured FPS at 1440p High (105 FPS average) and 4K High (56.3 FPS average) indicates the RTX 4070 handles the title's rendering pipeline effectively, though the pixel throughput requirements at 4K clearly tax the GPU more heavily.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern. At 1080p, the RTX 4070 delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets: 262.8 FPS at Low, 206 FPS at Medium, 161.2 FPS at High, and 125.9 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 177.4 FPS, 127.5 FPS, 105 FPS, and 84.1 FPS respectively. At 4K, performance falls further to 91.5 FPS (Low), 71.1 FPS (Medium), 56.3 FPS (High), and 44.1 FPS (Ultra).

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a drop from 161.2 FPS to 56.3 FPS, a reduction of 104.9 FPS. This represents a 65.1% decrease in frame rate. At Low settings, the drop from 262.8 FPS to 91.5 FPS is 171.3 FPS, a 65.2% reduction. The proportional consistency across presets indicates the system remains GPU-bound throughout the resolution range.

The resolution scaling pattern suggests the limiting component shifts progressively toward the GPU as resolution increases. At 1080p, the i5-9400's 6 cores and 6 threads with a 4.10 GHz boost clock can feed the GPU sufficiently, evidenced by the high frame rates. However, the 4K Ultra result of 44.1 FPS average shows the RTX 4070's rendering load becomes the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

The 1440p results provide a balanced view: High settings yield 105 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The 4K results, while lower, still remain playable at High settings (56.3 FPS), though Ultra at 4K dips below 45 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 505th out of 1684 tested combos for Road 96, placing it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects a strong but not top-tier position, consistent with the CPU's mid-range standing.

The i5-9400 itself sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2305. Its nearest rivals show tight clustering: the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300, 0.2% faster), Intel Core i3-1125G4 (2299, 0.2% faster), and Intel Xeon E-2134 (2295, 0.4% faster) all perform within a fraction of a percent. The Intel Core i7-8809G leads slightly at 2319, 0.6% faster.

The GPU's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs is notably higher than the CPU's 50th percentile, indicating the RTX 4070 is the stronger component in this pairing. The combo's overall rank of 505 out of 1684 suggests the CPU limits the system's potential in Road 96, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more significant.

In the context of Road 96's measured FPS, the combo achieves 125.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 44.1 FPS at 4K Ultra. These results, combined with the component rankings, indicate the system delivers respectable performance for this adventure title without reaching the top echelon of tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate priorities.

At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates. Ultra settings provide 125.9 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 161.2 FPS offers a better balance of visual quality and performance headroom. For maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 262.8 FPS is available, though the visual trade-off is substantial.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 105 FPS average, making it the recommended choice for most users seeking a balance between visual fidelity and performance. The Medium preset at 127.5 FPS provides additional headroom, while Ultra at 84.1 FPS remains playable but approaches the threshold where frame drops become noticeable. The Low preset at 177.4 FPS is unnecessary given the High preset's strong performance.

At 4K, the High preset at 56.3 FPS is the highest quality setting that maintains playable frame rates. The Medium preset at 71.1 FPS offers more comfortable performance margins. The Ultra preset at 44.1 FPS dips below the 45 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay, making it less recommended. The Low preset at 91.5 FPS provides excellent performance but sacrifices significant visual quality.

The data indicates that the High preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions, delivering 161.2 FPS at 1080p, 105 FPS at 1440p, and 56.3 FPS at 4K. For 4K users prioritizing frame rate stability, the Medium preset at 71.1 FPS is the safer recommendation. The Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p and 1440p, where the performance cost is acceptable relative to the visual gains.