Road 96

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this CPU/GPU combo at 1080p with High settings in Road 96?

A: The measured average is 85 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This drops to 67 FPS on Ultra and rises to 145 FPS on Low at the same resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-13700K compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 46881, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, deltaPct -0.2). It is also within half a percentage point of the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535, both at +0.5 deltaPct.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B570 sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20556 places it within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and Intel Arc A750 (20582).

Q: At which resolution does this combo achieve its highest measured average FPS?

A: The highest average is 145 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 106 FPS at the same resolution on Medium, followed by 92 FPS at 2560x1440 on Low.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 57, with a maximum of 78 and an average of 67. This is the only 1440p setting tier that includes min/max frame data.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Road 96?

A: The combo ranks 2324 out of 2903 total tested combinations. This places it in the lower portion of the database, indicating that while playable at lower settings, it does not lead the pack for this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 30 MB L3 cache. These specifications position it as a high-end desktop part, and its benchmark scores reflect strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capability.

In synthetic testing, the i7-13700K achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116. Its 3DMark results scale from 1136 in single-thread to 12412 in max-thread tests, showing robust scaling across core counts. The Passmark multithread score of 45887 and single-thread score of 4333 further confirm balanced performance. The CPU's percentile ranking of 89 versus all CPUs underscores its position near the top of the desktop hierarchy.

For Road 96, an adventure title that is not typically considered CPU-bound, the i7-13700K provides ample headroom. The game's measured frame rates at 1080p Low hit 145 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is not a limiting factor even at lower graphical settings where the GPU has less work. The 24 threads handle background tasks and game logic without bottlenecking the Intel Arc B570. The CPU's 125 W TDP and active production status indicate a mature, widely available part that pairs well with modern GPUs.

The nearest rival data shows the i7-13700K is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (deltaPct -0.3). It edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 by 0.5%. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU choice is unlikely to produce perceptible differences in Road 96 frame rates. The single-thread performance, critical for adventure game logic and scripting, is strong with a Geekbench single-core score of 2529.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage, using TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a fixed 2500 MHz clock for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In terms of raw compute, the Arc B570 offers 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 23.04 TFLOPS of FP16 performance (2:1 ratio). Its pixel rate is 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate is 360.0 GTexel/s. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern titles. The 150 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a mainstream power draw, with a suggested 450 W PSU.

The Arc B570's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514. Its Vulkan score of 96844 is notably higher than the OpenCL result, indicating strong driver optimization for the Vulkan API. The GPU's percentile ranking of 65 versus all GPUs places it in the mid-range segment. Its average benchmark score of 20556 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, and within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

In Road 96, the GPU's role is more pronounced than the CPU's. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 23 FPS, indicating the Arc B570 struggles with the highest settings at that resolution. The 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for this title, but the 160-bit memory bus and 380 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance at high resolutions. The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p, the GPU delivers 145 FPS on Low, but this falls to 67 FPS on Ultra, a 46% reduction. This suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings, while the CPU remains underutilized.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2324 out of 2903 tested configurations in Road 96, placing it in roughly the 80th percentile of all tested combos. This is a below-average ranking, indicating that many other CPU/GPU pairs achieve higher frame rates in this title. However, the ranking is not catastrophic; it suggests the combo is playable but not competitive with top-tier setups.

The rank of 2324 out of 2903 means that roughly 579 combos perform worse, while 2323 perform better. This places the i7-13700K + Arc B570 in the lower third of the database for this specific game. The CPU's high percentile (89) does not translate to a high combo ranking because the GPU's mid-range percentile (65) limits overall performance. In a game like Road 96, which is not graphically demanding but still requires consistent frame delivery, the Arc B570's mid-range compute power becomes the deciding factor.

The combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU is a common pairing, but the data shows it does not yield top-tier results in Road 96. The measured FPS at 1080p High (85) and 1440p High (54) are playable, but the 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS is not smooth. The combo's ranking reflects this mixed performance: strong at lower resolutions, but unable to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the best results. Low settings produce an average of 145 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings yield 106 FPS average, with a minimum of 90 and maximum of 122, showing good frame consistency. High settings reduce the average to 85 FPS, while Ultra drops to 67 FPS. All 1080p settings are playable, even Ultra, which maintains a comfortable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings deliver 92 FPS average, still smooth. Medium settings produce 67 FPS average, with a minimum of 57 and maximum of 78, which is acceptable but approaching the lower bound of smoothness. High settings fall to 54 FPS, and Ultra drops to 43 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that the GPU is starting to become a limiting factor, particularly at High and Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings produce 49 FPS average, which is borderline playable. Medium settings yield 36 FPS average, with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 41, which is inconsistent and may cause noticeable stuttering. High settings drop to 29 FPS, and Ultra falls to 23 FPS. These results are below the 60 FPS target and are only suitable for less demanding scenarios or when visual fidelity is less important than frame rate.

The data shows a clear pattern: the combo performs well at 1080p across all settings, acceptably at 1440p on Low and Medium, and poorly at 4K on any setting. The min/max data available for Medium settings at each resolution shows that the frame pacing is consistent, with a 12 FPS spread at 1080p, a 21 FPS spread at 1440p, and an 11 FPS spread at 4K. This suggests that the GPU does not have severe frame time spikes, but the average frame rates at 4K are simply too low for a good experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in Road 96 is at 1920x1080 with High settings. This configuration delivers an average of 85 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a balance between visual quality and performance. While Ultra at 1080p is also playable at 67 FPS, the additional visual fidelity may not justify the 18 FPS loss. High settings at 1080p offer the best compromise for smooth gameplay.

For users with a 1440p monitor, Low settings are recommended, as they deliver 92 FPS average. Medium settings at 1440p, with an average of 67 FPS and a minimum of 57, are also acceptable for those who prioritize visual quality over frame rate stability. However, High and Ultra settings at 1440p fall below 60 FPS, so they are not recommended for a consistently smooth experience.

At 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings (49 FPS) approach playability. Medium settings at 36 FPS and below are not recommended for action sequences, though Road 96 is an adventure game with less demanding gameplay. For players who insist on 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, but 1080p High or 1440p Low will provide a significantly better experience.

The measured data indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is best utilized at 1080p, where it can handle even Ultra settings with a 67 FPS average. For a stable 60+ FPS experience across all settings, 1080p is the recommended resolution. The 145 FPS result on Low settings at 1080p also provides headroom for future driver updates or more demanding scenes. Given that the combo ranks 2324 out of 2903, the settings recommendations are conservative but data-driven, prioritizing frame rate consistency over maximum visual fidelity.