Road 96

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a playable but demanding experience in Road 96, with performance that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial headroom becomes more apparent at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 86.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 61.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 28.8 FPS. This represents a significant performance gap, with the Low preset being more than double the frame rate of Ultra.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 68.3 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This indicates that the combination can handle a balanced quality setting at this resolution for a fluid experience.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top half of all tested configurations for this game?

A: Yes. The combo rank is 1042 out of 1684 total tested combos, placing it in the upper portion of the database. This indicates it performs better than a majority of other CPU and GPU pairings tested in Road 96.

Q: What is the CPU's average benchmark score relative to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 70074. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, scores 70104, resulting in a negligible deltaPct of 0. This indicates the two processors are effectively tied in overall synthetic performance.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. This suggests it outperforms the majority of graphics cards in the database but is not near the top tier.

GPU Role

In this configuration, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the defining component for visual fidelity. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for the textures and assets in Road 96, but the capacity becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and quality settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 1770 MHz, built on the 12 nm Turing architecture with 2560 shading units, dictates the raw rendering throughput.

The benchmark results show the GPU’s influence clearly. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 187.3 FPS, suggesting the GPU is not heavily taxed. However, as the resolution increases to 4K and settings are raised to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 28.8 FPS. This dramatic decline points to the GPU’s pixel fill rate and shading capacity being overwhelmed. The GPU’s 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, but they do not appear to provide a specific advantage in this title, as the performance scaling follows a traditional rasterization load pattern. The data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary performance limiter in this pairing, as its capabilities are outstripped by the demands of 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 with High settings results in a drop from 107.9 FPS to 68.3 FPS, a reduction of roughly 37%. The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with the High preset falling from 68.3 FPS to 38.8 FPS, a further reduction of about 43%. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the system’s performance is heavily dependent on the total number of pixels rendered.

This scaling behavior points to the GPU as the limiting component. The Intel Core i7-14700K has substantial processing headroom, as evidenced by its high multi-threaded benchmark scores. At 1080p, the system can reach 187.3 FPS on Low settings, which is high enough that the CPU could become a factor, but the consistent frame rate drops at higher resolutions suggest the GPU is saturated. The 4K Ultra result of 28.8 FPS is particularly telling; it shows that the GPU is unable to maintain a playable frame rate when tasked with the maximum pixel count and quality settings. The data suggests that for a smoother 4K experience, reducing settings to Low yields 61.2 FPS, which is a more viable option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance across nine distinct configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The Low preset achieves an average of 187.3 FPS, providing an extremely fluid experience. Medium settings yield 137.6 FPS, still well above high-refresh-rate monitors. High settings produce 107.9 FPS, which is excellent for standard 60 Hz displays and leaves room for higher refresh rates. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers a solid 86.7 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. The Low preset averages 121.6 FPS, which is still very high. Medium settings drop to 85.8 FPS, maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings yield 68.3 FPS, which is playable but closer to the threshold. The Ultra preset falls to 55.7 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS target and suggesting that users may need to adjust settings for a consistently smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The Low preset is the only option that maintains a playable frame rate, averaging 61.2 FPS. Medium settings drop to 43.9 FPS, which is noticeably less smooth. High settings produce 38.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 28.8 FPS. This resolution is only viable at the lowest quality settings, and the data suggests that 4K gaming is not a strong suit for this GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 1042 out of 1684 tested combos in Road 96. This places it in the 62nd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it performs better than a majority of other CPU and GPU pairings. However, it is not near the top of the rankings, indicating that while the system is capable, there are many faster combinations.

This ranking is likely a result of the GPU's mid-range position. The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, and its closest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 and the AMD Radeon RX 5700. The CPU, on the other hand, is a high-end part. The i7-14700K's average benchmark score of 70074 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with its closest rival being the Intel Core i7-14700KF. The data suggests that the CPU's high performance is not the limiting factor in this game's results; instead, the GPU's capabilities are what hold the combo back from a higher rank.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a powerful processor that provides significant performance headroom for this gaming workload. With 20 cores and 28 threads, it is a multi-threaded powerhouse. Its benchmark scores are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534 and a single-core score of 6287. The processor's boost clock of 5.60 GHz and 33 MB of shared L3 cache ensure that it can handle any game logic or background tasks with ease.

In the context of Road 96, the CPU's role appears to be secondary. The frame rates are primarily dictated by the GPU, as evidenced by the significant drops in performance at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 187.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck, as it can feed the GPU with enough data to reach that frame rate. The data shows that the CPU is more than capable of keeping up with the RTX 2070 SUPER, and its high percentile rank of 96 versus the GPU's 65 confirms that the processor is not the limiting component in this pairing. The CPU's power is a reserve that is not fully utilized in this game, leaving the GPU as the definitive factor in determining the final frame rates.