Road 96

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Road 96?

A: This combo ranks 479th out of 2903 tested combinations in Road 96, placing it in the top 16.5% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 308 FPS—the highest measured value in the entire dataset for this game.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 48, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves 61 FPS on average, barely crossing that line.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823) and 0.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202). Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, scores 64438—a 0.3% difference.

Q: What VRAM capacity does the RTX 4070 SUPER have, and how does that affect Road 96?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. Given that Road 96 is an adventure game from 2021, this capacity is sufficient across all tested settings, as evidenced by the consistent scaling of FPS from Low to Ultra presets without any anomalous drops that would indicate VRAM limitations.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU, and how does it relate to single-thread performance?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960 and Passmark single-thread score of 4689 indicate strong per-core performance, which is relevant for Road 96's game logic and scene transitions.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves rank 479 out of 2903 tested combos in Road 96. This places the system firmly in the top 16.5% of all configurations tested for this title. The percentile is notable because Road 96 is not a graphically demanding game; its performance ceiling is high, and this combo reaches it at lower resolutions.

The rank of 479 indicates that while this is a strong pairing, there are 478 other combos that outperform it in this specific title. Given the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, the combo's relative position in Road 96 is slightly lower than either component's individual standing. This suggests that the game's performance is not purely bound by raw component strength; other factors, such as frame pacing or driver overhead, may influence the final ranking.

The data shows that the combo's performance is most competitive at 1080p, where the average FPS across all settings ranges from 143 (Ultra) to 308 (Low). At 1440p, the range narrows to 91-196 FPS, and at 4K, it drops to 48-104 FPS. The rank of 479 reflects a system that can handle Road 96 at high refresh rates on 1080p and 1440p displays, but at 4K, the experience becomes more moderate, particularly at higher settings.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in a cluster where CPU and GPU strengths are balanced. The CPU's high percentile (93) suggests it is not the bottleneck in most scenarios, while the GPU's lower percentile (83) relative to the CPU indicates that the graphics card is more likely to limit performance at higher resolutions. This dynamic is reflected in the measured FPS data, where resolution scaling shows a significant drop from 1080p to 4K.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3nm process by TSMC. Its base clock is 2.40 GHz, boosting up to 5.30 GHz. The CPU has 30 MB of shared L3 cache, with 3 MB of L2 cache per core and 192 KB of L1 cache per core. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

In Road 96, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, scene transitions, and NPC interactions. The game is an adventure title, which typically involves less demanding physics and AI than action-heavy genres. The benchmark results show that the CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 308 FPS, which indicates that the CPU can process frames far faster than the GPU can render them at those settings.

The CPU's multi-core performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 49682. However, Road 96 is unlikely to utilize all 20 cores effectively; the game's single-thread performance is more relevant. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960 and Passmark single-thread score of 4689 suggest that the CPU's high boost clock of 5.30 GHz provides sufficient single-thread throughput for the game's logic.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo for Road 96. Even at 1080p Low, where the FPS is highest (308), the CPU can maintain frame delivery without bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 93 compared to all other CPUs reinforces this conclusion—it is a top-tier processor that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives.

The CPU's 20 threads may provide headroom for background tasks or streaming, but the game itself is unlikely to benefit from the full thread count. The architecture's efficiency at 65W TDP means the system can sustain high performance without thermal throttling, which is beneficial for extended gaming sessions.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, all settings provide playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 308 FPS, Medium hits 226 FPS, High reaches 182 FPS, and Ultra maintains 143 FPS. For a 144Hz display, the High preset at 1080p (182 FPS) offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, leaving headroom above the refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 143 FPS is also viable but sits just below 144Hz, which could cause minor frame pacing issues.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers 144 FPS on average, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. This is the best choice for a 144Hz monitor, as it provides smooth gameplay with a reasonable level of visual detail. The High preset at 116 FPS is also acceptable for 120Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 91 FPS is better suited for 60-90Hz panels. The Low preset at 196 FPS exceeds most display refresh rates, making it unnecessary for typical use.

At 4K, the High preset achieves 61 FPS on average, which is the minimum recommended for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 76 FPS offers more headroom and is the best choice for a 60Hz display, providing a buffer against frame drops. The Low preset at 104 FPS is overkill for 60Hz but could be useful for future higher-refresh-rate 4K monitors. The Ultra preset at 48 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stutter.

For the best experience across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most consistent performance. At 1080p, it delivers 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 FPS; at 1440p, it hits 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 FPS; and at 4K, it maintains 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS. This preset offers a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate stability, as indicated by the measured min/max values.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 308 FPS, which is the maximum recorded in this dataset. The Medium preset averages 226 FPS, with a minimum of 192 FPS and a maximum of 260 FPS. The High preset averages 182 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 143 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a gradual decrease, with each step reducing performance by approximately 20-25%.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear drop from 1080p. The Low preset averages 196 FPS, which is 112 FPS lower than at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 144 FPS, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. The High preset averages 116 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 91 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows at this resolution, with the Ultra preset being 46% slower than Low, compared to 54% at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 104 FPS, which is still playable but only 34% of the 1080p Low performance. The Medium preset averages 76 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. The High preset averages 61 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 48 FPS, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 54% reduction in performance, similar to the 1080p scaling.

The data reveals that the combo's performance is most consistent at 1440p Medium, where the min/max range (122-165 FPS) is relatively narrow, indicating stable frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the range is wider (192-260 FPS), suggesting more variability in frame times. At 4K Medium, the range (65-88 FPS) is narrower still, but the average is lower, making any dips more noticeable.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5nm process by TSMC. It features 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The GPU has 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. Its base clock is 1980 MHz, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

In Road 96, the GPU's role is to render the game's art style, which features stylized visuals and vibrant landscapes. The game is not particularly demanding on GPU resources, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. However, the GPU's performance scales with resolution, and the data shows that it becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 29995 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 indicate strong overall graphics performance. Its percentile rank of 83 among all GPUs places it in the upper tier, but not at the very top. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, has a similar average score (43262 vs 43223), showing that the RTX 4070 SUPER is competitive with workstation-class GPUs.

The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Road 96 at all tested settings. The game's textures and effects do not appear to exceed this capacity, as the FPS scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent without sudden drops that would indicate memory swapping. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample throughput for the game's data transfer needs.

The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz, combined with its 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance, allows it to handle the game's shader work efficiently. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the CPU can deliver frames faster than the GPU can render them. At 4K, however, the GPU's rendering load increases significantly, and the performance drop from 1080p to 4K (approximately 66% at Low settings) highlights the GPU's role as the primary limiter at higher resolutions.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 308 at 1080p to 196 at 1440p (a 36% reduction), and then to 104 at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming progressively more stressed as pixel count increases.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but with a different curve. The average FPS drops from 182 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p (a 36% reduction), and then to 61 at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU's workload scales uniformly with resolution, without any unexpected bottlenecks.

The Medium settings show the most consistent scaling. The average FPS drops from 226 at 1080p to 144 at 1440p (a 36% reduction), and then to 76 at 4K (a 47% reduction). The min/max values also scale proportionally, with the 4K minimum of 65 FPS being 34% lower than the 1440p minimum of 122 FPS.

The Ultra settings show the steepest scaling. The average FPS drops from 143 at 1080p to 91 at 1440p (a 36% reduction), and then to 48 at 4K (a 47% reduction). The 4K Ultra performance of 48 FPS represents only 34% of the 1080p Ultra performance, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution.

The scaling pattern reveals that the GPU is the primary limiting component as resolution increases. The CPU's performance at 1080p (308 FPS at Low) shows that it can handle the game's logic far faster than the GPU can render frames. As resolution increases, the GPU's rendering time grows, and the CPU's role diminishes. The consistent 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 47% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings suggests that the GPU's pixel-pushing capability is the determining factor, rather than any CPU-related bottleneck.