Road 96

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in Road 96?

A: The combo ranks 540th out of 1,684 tested combinations in this game. The data indicates it sits in the upper tier of performance, outperforming the majority of other CPU-GPU pairings tested.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,104. This places it virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-14700K, which scores 70,074 (0% delta), and slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, which scores 70,420 (a -0.4% delta for the i7). It is 1.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, which scores 71,056.

Q: What is the performance percentile of the GPU, and what does that imply?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 sits in the 80th percentile when compared to all GPUs. This means it performs better than 80% of the graphics cards in the database, indicating a strong position for high-end gaming workloads.

Q: What is the maximum measured average FPS achieved by this combo in Road 96?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 266.4 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This shows the combo's capability at high refresh rates when graphical demands are lowered.

Q: What is the lowest measured average FPS, and under what conditions?

A: The lowest measured average frame rate is 39.2 FPS, occurring at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with Ultra settings. This represents the most demanding scenario for the hardware in the test matrix.

Q: Does the CPU have a high general performance percentile?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is in the 96th percentile for all CPUs. This indicates that it outperforms 96% of all processors in the benchmark database, making it a top-tier component for compute-heavy tasks.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data for Road 96 reveals a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate. For the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination, the High preset appears to offer the most balanced experience across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, High produces an average of 54.7 FPS, which is generally sufficient for a playable experience in an adventure game. Stepping down to Medium at this resolution only yields a modest improvement to 68.4 FPS, while the jump to Ultra incurs a significant penalty, dropping the average to 39.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves a smooth 100 FPS average, which is ideal for most displays. The Medium preset delivers 123.8 FPS, offering a substantial boost for those seeking higher refresh rates. For players prioritizing frame rate above all else at this resolution, the Low preset hits 166.4 FPS, but this may compromise the visual atmosphere that adventure titles rely on. The Ultra preset at 1440p still manages a respectable 75.4 FPS, suggesting it is viable for those with 75Hz monitors.

The analysis points toward High as the recommended starting point. It provides a solid base of 157.2 FPS at 1920x1080, ensuring a fluid experience on standard monitors. The data shows that the gap between Medium and High is smaller than the gap between High and Ultra, indicating that the latter setting carries a disproportionate performance cost. When prioritizing a consistent experience, the High preset offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, with the option to drop to Medium for a significant FPS increase without the extreme visual cutbacks of the Low preset.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the pattern reveals insights into the system's bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 266.4 FPS on Low, 195.6 FPS on Medium, 157.2 FPS on High, and 124.1 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop to 166.4, 123.8, 100, and 75.4 respectively. At 3840x2160, the averages fall to 87.4, 68.4, 54.7, and 39.2.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average FPS reduction of roughly 37-38% across all settings. This is a substantial drop, suggesting the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count increases. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in an additional 45-48% reduction in average FPS. This steep decline indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, despite its strong 80th percentile ranking.

The data implies that at 1080p, the system is likely more balanced, with the CPU able to feed frames efficiently. The Intel Core i7-14700KF's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,290, ensures it is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales dramatically, and the 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are taxed heavily. The result is that the RTX 3080 becomes the clear constraint in 4K scenarios, especially on the Ultra preset where the average drops to 39.2 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves a rank of 540 out of 1,684 tested combos in Road 96. This position places it in the top 32% of all tested pairings, which is a strong showing for a high-end setup. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's immense compute power and the GPU's solid, though not top-tier, performance. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking suggests it is capable of driving more powerful GPUs, but the RTX 3080's 80th percentile ranking pulls the overall combo rank down slightly.

When interpreting this rank, it's important to consider the game's nature. Road 96 is an adventure game, which may not be as demanding as other genres. The data shows that at 1440p High, the combo achieves 100 FPS, which is excellent. The rank of 540 suggests there are 539 other combos that perform better, likely featuring more recent or higher-tier GPUs. However, the 1,144 combos ranked below this pairing indicate that the i7-14700KF and RTX 3080 still outperform the vast majority of systems in this specific title. The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals are minimal, with a 0% delta to the i7-14700K and -0.4% to the Ryzen 9 9950X, showcasing how tightly contested the top end of CPU performance is.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 plays a critical role in defining the performance envelope of this combo, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 10 GB of GDDR6X memory provides a substantial frame buffer, but the data suggests it may be a limiting factor in 4K Ultra scenarios. The GPU's boost clock of 1710 MHz and base clock of 1440 MHz are standard for the Ampere architecture, but the real story is in its memory subsystem. With a 320-bit bus width and 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample throughput for most gaming workloads.

The benchmark results for the RTX 3080 show a Passmark G3D score of 25,086, which is a strong indicator of DirectX 11 performance. Its Passmark DirectX 12 score of 100 is notably lower, which may explain some performance characteristics in newer titles. In Road 96, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as settings increase. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 266.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 39.2 FPS. This 85% reduction in performance highlights how the GPU's compute resources, rated at 29.77 TFLOPS FP32, are stretched at higher pixel counts. The 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, but the game's engine may not leverage them heavily, as the performance scaling is more linear with resolution than with specific features.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across twelve distinct scenarios. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 266.4 FPS, Medium 195.6 FPS, High 157.2 FPS, and Ultra 124.1 FPS. These numbers show a smooth progression, with each settings tier costing approximately 20-25% performance. At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 166.4 FPS, Medium 123.8 FPS, High 100 FPS, and Ultra 75.4 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with the Low preset losing 100 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 48.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly: Low 87.4 FPS, Medium 68.4 FPS, High 54.7 FPS, and Ultra 39.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra figure is the only one that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this setting is too demanding for a consistently smooth experience. The 4K Low result of 87.4 FPS, however, shows the combo can handle 4K gaming if settings are adjusted. The data reveals that the gap between Medium and High is consistent across resolutions, while the Ultra setting always imposes a more severe penalty. This suggests that the Ultra preset enables features that disproportionately impact performance, likely related to shadow quality, reflections, or post-processing effects.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF serves as the computational foundation for this combo, and its 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for gaming workloads. The CPU's boost clock of 5.60 GHz and base clock of 3.40 GHz offer excellent single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,290 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,972. These scores indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck in Road 96, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU can operate at its full potential.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,557 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 52,425. However, in an adventure game like Road 96, these resources may be underutilized. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo achieves 266.4 FPS on Low, which is a high enough frame rate that the CPU is likely feeding frames efficiently. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide fast data access, reducing latency. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking means it outperforms nearly all other processors, and its nearest rival, the i7-14700K, is virtually identical with a 0% delta. The CPU's role becomes less prominent as resolution increases, as the GPU takes on more of the rendering load, but the i7-14700KF ensures that frame times remain consistent, preventing stutters and drops that could affect the game's narrative-driven experience.