Road 96

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a highly capable, if not flawless, experience in Road 96. The data shows this combination is positioned at rank 2629 out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the 29th percentile of all configurations benchmarked for this title. This is a system that leans on its strong CPU to push frame rates at lower resolutions, while the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck as resolution climbs to 4K. The measured results reveal a clear hierarchy of performance across presets, making it easy to identify the optimal settings for your display.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a 60 FPS average?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 64 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, even the Heavy Ultra preset maintains a 78 FPS average, so 1080p is the most comfortable zone for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest rival in terms of raw GPU score?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, which represents a delta of -0.4%—meaning the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially on par with that mobile part, trailing by less than half a percent.

Q: Is the Core i7-12700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary limiter. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 170 FPS on average, which indicates the CPU has ample headroom. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU as resolution increases. The CPU's 3DMark max-thread score of 9983 and single-thread score of 1043 point to a processor with plenty of performance for this title.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 50 FPS. This represents a 58 FPS drop, or roughly a 54% reduction in frame rate, when moving from the lowest to the highest visual quality.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM of the RTX 2060 SUPER cause issues at 4K?

A: While the data does not explicitly report VRAM usage, the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is paired with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The benchmark results show that even at 4K High, the combo manages a 34 FPS average, suggesting that the memory configuration is not causing a catastrophic failure, but the GPU's compute power is limiting.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rival, the i7-13700T?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35403, showing a delta of -0.1%. This means the 12700KF is effectively equal in performance to the lower-power 13700T in average benchmark scores.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the defining component for this combo's performance in Road 96, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit memory interface provide a solid foundation, but its raw compute throughput—7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance—sets the ceiling for frame rates. The card's boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz are standard for the Turing architecture, and the data shows this translates to a 34 FPS average at 4K High, which is playable but not smooth.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 62 places it in the upper half of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 18093 puts it in direct competition with the RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159. This explains why the card performs admirably at 1080p, where it can push a 100 FPS average on High settings. However, the scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a sharp decline. The gap between the Low preset at 4K (57 FPS) and the High preset at 4K (34 FPS) is 23 FPS, illustrating how much headroom the GPU has to sacrifice for visual fidelity.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's 34 RT cores and 272 Tensor cores are present in the hardware, but Road 96 is not a title that heavily stresses these features. Instead, the standard rasterization performance, represented by the 2176 shading units, is what drives the frame rates. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor once you move past 1080p, as the CPU is more than capable of feeding it frames at lower resolutions. At 1440p, the Ultra preset drops to 50 FPS, indicating that the GPU's fill rate is being challenged.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong, with the Low preset hitting an average of 170 FPS and the High preset at 100 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound or at least balanced, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. The High preset falls from 100 FPS to 64 FPS, a 36% reduction. The Low preset drops to 108 FPS, which is still excellent, but the scaling shows that the GPU is starting to become the primary limiter. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 50 FPS, which is a 36% drop from the 78 FPS at 1080p Ultra, showing that the GPU's workload is scaling as expected with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The High preset averages just 34 FPS, which is a 66% reduction from the 1080p High result. The Low preset at 4K manages 57 FPS, which is playable but demonstrates that even the lowest settings cannot achieve the 60 FPS target. The scaling from 1080p Low (170 FPS) to 4K Low (57 FPS) represents a 66% drop in performance, which is a typical curve for a GPU like the RTX 2060 SUPER. This data indicates that for a smooth experience, 1080p or 1440p are the intended resolutions for this hardware, while 4K requires significant compromises in settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete matrix of results across three resolutions and four settings presets. Here is the exact breakdown:

• 1920x1080: The Low preset averages 170 FPS. The Medium preset averages 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 143 FPS. The High preset averages 100 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 78 FPS.
• 2560x1440: The Low preset averages 108 FPS. The Medium preset averages 79 FPS, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS. The High preset averages 64 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 50 FPS.
• 3840x2160: The Low preset averages 57 FPS. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. The High preset averages 34 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 26 FPS.

These numbers show that the Medium preset is the only one at 4K that provides a minimum FPS above 30, at 36 FPS, but the average of 42 FPS is still below the 60 FPS target. At 1080p and 1440p, the Medium preset offers a strong balance, with the 1440p Medium average of 79 FPS being particularly impressive. The High preset at 1440p, averaging 64 FPS, is also a viable option for those who prioritize visual quality over a higher frame rate buffer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

• For 1080p displays: The Ultra preset at 78 FPS is the best choice. It provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. If you have a 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 100 FPS is also a strong contender, offering a significant boost in smoothness for a modest reduction in visual quality.
• For 1440p displays: The Medium preset is the sweet spot. The 79 FPS average is excellent, and the 67 FPS minimum ensures that even demanding scenes stay above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 64 FPS is also playable, but the Medium preset offers a more comfortable margin. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is not recommended for a consistently smooth experience, but it is an option for those who prioritize image quality.
• For 4K displays: The Low preset at 57 FPS is the only viable option for a playable experience. The Medium preset's 42 FPS average is borderline, and the High and Ultra presets at 34 FPS and 26 FPS respectively are too choppy for a game that benefits from smooth motion. The data clearly shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming at high settings, and users should stick to 1440p or 1080p for the best experience.

In summary, the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best overall experience, balancing a high average frame rate with a solid minimum. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, offering the full visual experience without sacrificing performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a powerful processor that provides a strong foundation for the RTX 2060 SUPER in Road 96. With 12 cores and 20 threads, this Alder Lake-S chip is more than sufficient for the game's demands. Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz and base clock of 3.60 GHz give it excellent single-threaded performance, which is often the most important factor for game simulation and logic.

The CPU's 3DMark scores illustrate its capability: a single-thread score of 1043 and a max-thread score of 9983. The Cinebench R23 results reinforce this, with a single-core score of 4071 and a multi-core score of 28838. This level of performance means that in Road 96, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor. The evidence is in the frame rates: at 1080p Low, the system hits 170 FPS on average, which is far beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher resolutions.

The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and the 10 nm process node contribute to the CPU's efficiency, but the key takeaway from the data is that the i7-12700KF is not holding back the RTX 2060 SUPER. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35365 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, has a delta of just -0.1%. This means the 12700KF is performing at the top of its class. In Road 96, this translates to a system that is ready for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, where the GPU becomes the deciding factor for performance.