Road 96

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Road 96, but the data reveals that the game's demands are more heavily weighted toward the GPU at higher resolutions. This combination sits in the 257th position out of 3713 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations tested for this title. The processor's 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, provide ample headroom for the adventure genre, but the framerate scaling across resolutions shows where each component takes the lead.

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

The Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB are substantial for a desktop part. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071, indicating strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 further corroborate its ability to handle heavily threaded workloads, while the single-thread score of 1043 shows that even lightly threaded tasks are handled efficiently.

In Road 96, the CPU's role is less pronounced than in action-heavy titles, as the game's adventure genre typically relies on consistent frame pacing rather than extreme physics calculations. The benchmark results show that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 354 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can likely show, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is significant: from 354 FPS down to 164 FPS, a 190 FPS drop that indicates the GPU is increasingly taxed as visual fidelity rises. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 7211 and 4-thread score of 4011 suggest that even if Road 96 were optimized for fewer cores, the processor would still have ample headroom, as the game likely does not scale perfectly to 20 threads.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700KF's average benchmark score is 35365, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i7-13700T (avgScore 35403) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i5-13600T (avgScore 35305). It also sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-12700K (avgScore 35287). These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning that the choice between these CPUs would not yield meaningful differences in Road 96 framerates. The CPU's performance percentile of 85 among all CPUs reinforces that it is a high-end part, but in this specific game, the data shows that framerates are more sensitive to resolution and settings than to the CPU's multi-threaded prowess.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance in Road 96, as evidenced by the framerate scaling across resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU offers 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's textures and effects at 4K resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2505 MHz and base clock of 2205 MHz, combined with 9728 shading units, give it a raw compute capability of 48.74 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. This is reflected in its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567, which is a strong indicator of modern gaming performance.

In Road 96, the RTX 4080 shows clear performance scaling with resolution. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 260 FPS, but this drops to 165 FPS at 2560x1440 and 87 FPS at 3840x2160. This pattern suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demands increase. The GPU's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are high, but the game's visual complexity at 4K Ultra still brings the average framerate down to 55 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K is particularly steep: from 71 FPS to 55 FPS, a 16 FPS drop, indicating that the Ultra preset adds significant rendering overhead.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with an average score of 54828 (1.1% higher). The RTX 4080's percentile of 86 among all GPUs places it in the top tier, and its performance in Road 96 aligns with this positioning. The 16 GB VRAM is particularly relevant for 4K Ultra settings, as the game may utilize more than 8 GB of video memory, and the RTX 4080 has no such constraints. The GPU's memory clock of 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective) further ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck in open-world segments of the game.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average framerate achievable with this combo in Road 96?

A: The highest recorded average framerate is 354 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 209 FPS at High settings and 164 FPS at Ultra settings, showing that even at 1080p, the Ultra preset significantly impacts performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). In practical terms, these differences are minor and unlikely to produce noticeable framerate variations in Road 96.

Q: Is the i7-12700KF a bottleneck at 4K resolution in this game?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck at 4K. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the combo achieves 87 FPS, and with Low settings, it reaches 119 FPS. The CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide sufficient processing power, as the framerate drops are more consistent with GPU workload scaling across resolutions.

Q: What is the performance delta between the i7-12700KF and the i7-13700T?

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score is 35365, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-13700T's score of 35403. This delta is within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks and would not translate to a measurable difference in Road 96 gameplay.

Q: Does the Ultra preset at 1440p provide a playable experience?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 104 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This makes the Ultra preset viable for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4080 have, and is it sufficient for 4K?

A: The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus. Given that the highest 4K average framerate recorded is 119 FPS on Low settings, the 16 GB capacity is more than sufficient for Road 96, even at Ultra settings where the average framerate is 55 FPS.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the average framerates are 71 FPS on High, 119 FPS on Low, 87 FPS on Medium, and 55 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has additional data points: a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS, indicating a 27 FPS variance during gameplay. This variance suggests that some scenes in Road 96 are more demanding than others, but the overall experience remains fluid. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 64 FPS, highlighting the substantial performance cost of the highest visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average framerates improve significantly: 133 FPS on High, 226 FPS on Low, 165 FPS on Medium, and 104 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS, a 50 FPS range that indicates more variability in scene complexity. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset provides over 100 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays. The scaling from 4K to 1440p is roughly 1.87x for High settings (71 to 133 FPS), which aligns with the pixel count difference.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches very high framerates: 209 FPS on High, 354 FPS on Low, 260 FPS on Medium, and 164 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 221 FPS and a maximum of 298 FPS, with a 77 FPS variance. The Low preset's 354 FPS average is likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, making it more of a theoretical maximum. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers 164 FPS, which is excellent for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming. The overall trend shows that Road 96 is not particularly demanding at 1080p, but the Ultra preset's rendering effects cause a noticeable performance hit at all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 257th out of 3713 tested combos for Road 96, placing it in the top 6.9% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the high-end nature of both components, but it also indicates that there are 256 other combos that achieve higher framerates in this game. Given the RTX 4080's position relative to its rivals, the ranking is likely driven by the GPU's raw performance, as the CPU's percentile of 85 is slightly lower than the GPU's percentile of 86.

The combo's rank suggests that while it is a top-tier setup, there are faster configurations available, likely featuring even more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or newer AMD offerings. However, the gap in performance between this combo and the top-ranked ones is unlikely to be dramatic, as the RTX 4080 already delivers high framerates at all tested resolutions. The data shows that this combo is more than capable of handling Road 96 at 1440p with Ultra settings, achieving 104 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra, the 55 FPS average is playable. The rank of 257 out of 3713 is a strong indicator that this setup is well-balanced for the game, with no significant bottlenecks in either component.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired framerate. For 3840x2160, the High preset delivers an average of 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 87 FPS offers slightly more headroom, with a minimum of 74 FPS, ensuring that frame drops are less noticeable. The Ultra preset at 55 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced segments, so High or Medium is recommended for 4K to maintain a consistent experience.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset provides an average of 104 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 100 Hz. The High preset at 133 FPS offers even more headroom, making it suitable for 144 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 165 FPS is also viable for 165 Hz monitors, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth the framerate increase. For most players at 1440p, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers a playable framerate without sacrificing visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, all presets achieve framerates above 164 FPS, making the Ultra preset the clear recommendation for maximum visual quality. The 164 FPS average is still high enough for 144 Hz displays, and the visual enhancements from Ultra are noticeable in an adventure game like Road 96. The High preset at 209 FPS is suitable for 240 Hz monitors, but the Ultra preset's visual improvements are worth the 45 FPS reduction. For players with 360 Hz displays, the Low preset at 354 FPS is the only way to fully utilize the refresh rate, but the graphical downgrade is substantial. Overall, the best experience balances visual quality and framerate: Ultra at 1080p, Ultra at 1440p, and High at 4K.