Road 96

Road 96 is an adventure title that leans heavily on atmosphere and narrative, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination shows it can handle the game across a wide range of settings. The measured results indicate a system that is capable of delivering smooth frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires more careful settings selection to stay fluid. This pairing places in the 47th percentile of tested combos for this game, meaning there is headroom above and below it in the database, but the practical experience it offers is solid for the majority of display configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistently high frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a minimum average of 93 FPS on Ultra settings and goes up to 201 FPS on Low. For a high-refresh experience, 2560x1440 on High yields 76 FPS, while 3840x2160 on Low is the only 4K preset that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, averaging 68 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's memory configuration affect performance in Road 96?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops from 68 FPS on Low to 31 FPS on Ultra, indicating that the memory bandwidth and capacity are sufficient for lower presets but become a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 225 a bottleneck for the RTX 4060 in this game?

A: Benchmark results do not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The processor has 10 cores and 10 threads with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 201 FPS, and the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution suggests the GPU is the primary performance driver in Road 96.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. The High preset averages 76 FPS. The 18 FPS difference between the two presets is a significant jump, making Medium a better choice for maintaining a high refresh rate.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations for Road 96?

A: The combo is ranked 1527 out of 2903 total tested combinations. This places it in the lower half of the database, but the measured frame rates show it is still well-suited for smooth gameplay at mainstream resolutions.

Q: What is the expected performance at 4K with this setup?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 40 FPS on High, 50 FPS on Medium, and 31 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low preset, at 68 FPS, provides a consistently playable experience above 60 FPS. Users targeting 4K will need to use lower settings or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance for this combo is the Medium preset at 2560x1440. This setting yields an average of 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS, ensuring a fluid experience that is well above the standard 60 FPS target. The jump to High at this resolution drops the average to 76 FPS, which is still playable but offers less headroom for demanding scenes.

For players using a 1920x1080 display, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it delivers an average of 119 FPS. This provides a strong experience on standard 60Hz monitors and is sufficient for many 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 93 FPS, which is still smooth, but the visual fidelity gain over High is often not worth the 26 FPS performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only the Low preset is viable for consistent gameplay, averaging 68 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced adventure games, but it risks noticeable stuttering. The High and Ultra presets at this resolution fall below 40 FPS, making them unsuitable for a smooth experience. For 4K users, it is better to prioritize frame rate with Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p to unlock higher visual presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination holds a rank of 1527 out of 2903 tested combos for Road 96. This places it in the 47th percentile of all systems in the database for this specific game. The ranking indicates that while this is not a top-tier setup for Road 96, it is far from the bottom, and the measured FPS confirms its capability to run the game well at common resolutions.

In terms of the individual components, the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a delta of 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D which is 0.2% behind. The GPU ranks in the 61st percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Radeon 780M, which is 0.3% ahead.

The gap between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the combo's mid-pack rank in-game suggests that Road 96 is more dependent on the GPU than the processor. The RTX 4060, while competent, does not boost this combo to the upper echelons of the database for this title. However, the performance data shows that the pairing is more than adequate for a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, which is where most users will likely play this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales across resolutions and presets. The full breakdown is as follows:

• 3840x2160: The Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. High averages 40 FPS. Medium averages 50 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS. Low averages 68 FPS.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset averages 59 FPS. High averages 76 FPS. Medium averages 94 FPS, with a minimum of 80 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. Low averages 128 FPS.
• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset averages 93 FPS. High averages 119 FPS. Medium averages 147 FPS, with a minimum of 125 FPS and a maximum of 169 FPS. Low averages 201 FPS.

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. At each resolution, the jump from Low to Medium is significant, and the jump from High to Ultra is also substantial. The Medium preset offers a good compromise, as it maintains a higher minimum FPS compared to the average, indicating more stable frame pacing. For example, at 1440p, the Medium preset has a minimum of 80 FPS, while the High preset's average is 76 FPS, meaning the Medium preset is more consistently smooth.

The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, with the High preset falling from 119 FPS to 76 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with the High preset falling from 76 FPS to 40 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are stressed at higher resolutions, making 1080p and 1440p the sweet spots for this hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of performance in Road 96, as evidenced by the steep frame rate declines at higher resolutions. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 3072 shading units. Its boost clock is 2460 MHz, and it has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The memory configuration is a critical factor in this game. At 1080p, the GPU has ample bandwidth to maintain high frame rates, with the Low preset hitting 201 FPS. As the resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the demand on the memory bus grows, and the performance drops accordingly. The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for the game's assets at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra, the combination of memory pressure and bandwidth limitations brings the average down to 31 FPS.

The GPU's raw compute capabilities, rated at 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, are not the limiting factor. Instead, the memory subsystem appears to be the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The measured results show that lowering the preset has a larger impact on performance than lowering the resolution, which suggests that the game is sensitive to texture quality and other memory-intensive settings. For users seeking higher frame rates at 4K, reducing the preset to Low is more effective than trying to maintain high settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 plays a supporting role in this combo for Road 96. The processor features 10 cores and 10 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 201 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress a CPU in many titles. The fact that it scales down predictably as the resolution increases indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's single-thread performance, as shown in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655, is strong enough to feed the GPU at all tested settings.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its capability. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, has a nearly identical average score, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 225 is a well-rounded performer. For an adventure game like Road 96, which is not typically CPU-intensive, the 10 cores and high boost clock provide more than enough processing power. The data suggests that users should focus on GPU settings when optimizing for this game, as the CPU is unlikely to cause any frame rate dips.