Road 96

Road 96, an adventure title released in 2021, is tested with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The measured data shows a wide range of frame rates across resolutions and presets, with the combo achieving its highest average of 278.8 FPS at 1080p Low and its lowest of 41.2 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU, with 20 cores and 20 threads, and the GPU, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, deliver a performance profile that scales predictably with resolution. The CPU's launch MSRP is $394 and the GPU's launch MSRP is 599 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values reveal a consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p, the combo delivers 278.8 FPS on Low, 201.3 on Medium, 165 on High, and 126.7 on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, those numbers fall to 173.5, 129.1, 102.2, and 81.9 respectively. At 4K, the values are 90.7, 71, 57.4, and 41.2. The pattern is uniform across all presets: the Low preset drops from 278.8 to 90.7, Medium from 201.3 to 71, High from 165 to 57.4, and Ultra from 126.7 to 41.2. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs, since the relative performance loss is similar regardless of the preset chosen. The high frame rate at 1080p Low—278.8 FPS—indicates that the CPU is not a constraint at that resolution; the CPU's strong single-thread performance, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 7060, likely supports these high values. At 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the frame rates drop to levels that are typical for a mid-range graphics card under heavy load.

Settings Recommendations

The data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, all presets exceed 120 FPS, with Ultra still delivering 126.7 FPS, so any preset is viable for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, all presets remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 81.9 FPS and High at 102.2 FPS, making High or Ultra the best choices for a smooth experience. At 4K, the situation changes: only Low and Medium maintain a 60 FPS average, with Medium at 71 FPS and Low at 90.7 FPS. High drops to 57.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41.2 FPS. Therefore, for 4K gaming, Medium is the highest preset that sustains a 60 FPS average, while High and Ultra are best reserved for 1440p or lower resolutions. The measured data suggests that players targeting 4K should prioritize Medium settings to balance visual quality and frame rate, while those on 1440p can comfortably use High or Ultra without sacrificing smoothness.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1920 MHz, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and the memory runs at 21 Gbps effective. The GPU's TDP is 200 W, and it ranks in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37283. In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9%, but it leads the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%. These benchmark scores align with the observed in-game performance: at 4K Ultra, the GPU delivers 41.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is heavily stressed at the highest settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the tested resolutions, as the game does not appear to exceed this amount based on the measured frame rates. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is adequate for the data throughput required at 4K, but the raw compute power becomes the limiting factor when moving from Medium to High or Ultra presets. The CPU, with its 20 cores and 20 threads, provides a strong foundation; its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50009 and single-core score of 7060 indicate high processing capability, which is consistent with the high frame rates observed at 1080p Low. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU's role diminishes.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 165.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Road 96?

A: The combo ranks 481 out of 1684 tested combinations.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size and type?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's TDP?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has a TDP of 200 W.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF?

A: The 265K trails the 265KF by 0.2% in average benchmark score.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Road 96 is 481 out of 1684 tested combinations, placing it in the upper portion of the field. This rank reflects the combined capabilities of the CPU and GPU. The CPU sits in the 97th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. The CPU's high percentile is consistent with its strong benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50009 and a single-core score of 7060. The GPU's 81st percentile is supported by its Passmark G3D score of 26927 and an average benchmark score of 37283. The rank of 481 suggests that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU is mid-to-high range, and the overall performance in Road 96 is solid but not exceptional. The measured data confirms that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with frame rates exceeding 60 FPS at all presets up to 1440p Ultra. At 4K, the combo can handle Medium settings at 71 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS. This rank, combined with the resolution scaling analysis, indicates that the RTX 4070 is the primary determinant of performance at higher resolutions, while the 265K provides ample headroom for CPU-bound scenarios. The data is measured, ensuring that these results are based on actual gameplay rather than synthetic estimates.