Road 96

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Road 96, though 4K Ultra settings push the frame rate below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary performance driver across most tested configurations. This combination ranks 292nd out of 1,684 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the upper quartile of all system configurations evaluated for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average frame rate is 193.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 5090 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,900, while the RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45,152. This represents a delta of -0.6%, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti is essentially performance-equivalent to the mobile flagship in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with a benchmark score of 2,305. This places it in the middle of the pack for general processing performance.

Q: Is the 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in Road 96?

A: The data indicates the GPU handles 4K well at lower settings, achieving 109.2 FPS on Low and 81.1 FPS on Medium. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for this game's demands at 3840x2160.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for a smooth experience?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 123.2 FPS, while Medium offers 153.1 FPS. Both are smooth, but Medium provides a 24% higher frame rate with presumably minimal visual compromise.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in the database for Road 96?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 292nd out of 1,684 tested combos, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations measured for this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the undisputed performance leader in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2610 MHz, while the base clock sits at 2310 MHz. This memory bandwidth and clock configuration allows the card to push high frame rates even at 4K resolution, as evidenced by the measured results.

The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. With 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, the card is well-equipped for the geometric and fill-rate demands of Road 96's stylized visuals. The 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide additional headroom for any future ray-traced or DLSS-enhanced content, though the measured data does not include such scenarios.

The RTX 4070 Ti's benchmark performance places it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44,900 puts it in close competition with the RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152, -0.6% delta) and Intel Arc A730M (45,592, -1.5% delta). Interestingly, it outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (44,195, +1.6% delta) and sits just ahead of the Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,642, -1.6% delta). This synthetic performance translates directly into the frame rates observed in Road 96, where the GPU consistently delivers high output across all tested resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 193.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 123.2 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 65.8 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a system where the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU's 6-core, 6-thread configuration with a 4.10 GHz boost clock appears sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

The Low settings preset shows even more dramatic GPU scaling. At 1080p, the system achieves 262.7 FPS, which drops to 209.1 FPS at 1440p and 109.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is less than half the 1080p figure, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are being stressed at higher pixel counts. The RTX 4070 Ti's pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s are the likely limiting factors at 4K.

At Ultra settings, the scaling becomes even more pronounced. The 150.7 FPS at 1080p falls to 97.1 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 51.6 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, suggesting that this preset demands more from the GPU than the card can consistently deliver at that resolution. The 66% performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings indicates that resolution scaling is the dominant factor in this combo's performance profile.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 262.7 FPS on Low, 238.1 FPS on Medium, 193.6 FPS on High, and 150.7 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 112 FPS, representing a 43% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to highest quality preset. This suggests that the GPU has significant headroom at 1080p, as even the most demanding settings produce frame rates well above typical display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the results show 209.1 FPS on Low, 153.1 FPS on Medium, 123.2 FPS on High, and 97.1 FPS on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is more aggressive than at 1080p, with a 112 FPS difference representing a 54% reduction. The Ultra preset at 1440p still maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate gaming with this combo.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape changes significantly. The system achieves 109.2 FPS on Low, 81.1 FPS on Medium, 65.8 FPS on High, and 51.6 FPS on Ultra. The Low to Ultra delta is 57.6 FPS, a 53% reduction. Only the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, while High settings just barely exceed it. This indicates that 4K gaming is viable with this combo, but requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 292 out of 1,684 tested combinations places it in the top 17% of all configurations benchmarked for Road 96. This ranking reflects the strength of the RTX 4070 Ti, which at the 85th percentile among GPUs, provides substantial graphics horsepower. The CPU, however, sits at the 50th percentile among all processors, which could explain why the combo does not rank higher despite the powerful GPU.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i3-10305 (2,300 score, +0.2% delta), Intel Core i3-1125G4 (2,299 score, +0.2% delta), and Intel Xeon E-2134 (2,295 score, +0.4% delta). The i5-9400's score of 2,305 puts it effectively tied with these processors, while it trails the Intel Core i7-8809G (2,319 score, -0.6% delta). This mid-pack CPU performance does not bottleneck the GPU in Road 96, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance tier. The RTX 4070 Ti's 44,900 average score is within 1.6% of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (44,195) and within 1.5% of the Intel Arc A730M (45,592). This clustering suggests that the GPU delivers consistent, competitive performance relative to its peers. The combo's ranking in the 292nd position out of 1,684 indicates that while this is a strong configuration, there are 291 other combos that deliver better overall frame rates in Road 96, likely featuring higher-end CPUs paired with similarly powerful GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver frame rates well above 144 FPS, with even Ultra achieving 150.7 FPS. This makes Ultra the recommended choice for 1080p gaming, as it provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 112 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution demonstrates that the GPU has ample headroom to handle maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 123.2 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for standard 120 Hz monitors. For users with 144 Hz displays, the Medium preset at 153.1 FPS is the safer choice, providing a 24% performance boost over High while likely maintaining most visual quality. The Ultra preset at 97.1 FPS remains viable for 100 Hz displays but may not sustain maximum refresh rates. The Low preset at 209.1 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate takes precedence over visuals.

At 3840x2160, the settings selection becomes more critical. The Medium preset at 81.1 FPS provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS and is the recommended baseline for 4K gaming. The High preset at 65.8 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 51.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay, while the Low preset at 109.2 FPS provides the highest frame rate but sacrifices visual quality. For the best 4K experience, the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance without significant visual compromise.