Road 96

Road 96 is an adventure title, and the benchmark data shows that pairing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces the top result in the database, ranking 1st out of 2903 tested combos. This configuration delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, indicating that neither component bottlenecks the other in this particular game. The data reveals a system that pushes well beyond the refresh rates of most displays, with the lowest recorded average FPS being 67 at 4K Ultra settings, a figure that still provides smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested CPU and GPU pairings in Road 96?

A: This combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 1st out of 2903 tested combos in the database, making it the highest-performing configuration for this game.

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

A: At 1920x1080 resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 198. This is the lowest average at 1080p, while Low settings produce an average of 428 FPS, Medium produces 313 FPS, and High produces 253 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70879, which places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. It is 1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 1.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, and trails the Intel Xeon 6511P by 0.2% and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 0.7% in average score.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 5090 D's memory subsystem?

A: The RTX 5090 D features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the core configuration of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The CPU has 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. It uses the Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Are there any FPS data points with minimum and maximum values recorded?

A: Yes, the Medium settings tests include frame time data. At 4K Medium, the average is 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121. At 1440p Medium, the average is 200 FPS with a minimum of 170 and a maximum of 229. At 1080p Medium, the average is 313 FPS with a minimum of 266 and a maximum of 360.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and the data shows its memory and clock specifications directly support the high frame rates observed in Road 96. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the demands of this adventure title at any resolution tested. The GPU's shading units total 21760, with 680 TMUs and 176 ROPs, providing the raw throughput necessary for the frame rates seen in the measured data.

The RTX 5090 D's compute capabilities are substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 104.8 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly into the gameplay performance seen in Road 96, where even at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS does not drop below 67. The GPU's 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, while not directly relevant to this game's rendering path, contribute to its overall processing power. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s ensures that fill-rate demands are easily met, as evidenced by the 144 average FPS at 4K Low settings.

The benchmark results for the RTX 5090 D show it ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712. Its nearest rival in the database, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, scores 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 1.6% higher. The GPU's performance in Road 96 is consistent with its high percentile ranking, as the measured FPS shows that even the most demanding settings at 4K produce playable frame rates. The 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate the power requirements, but the performance payoff is clear in the benchmark data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K provides the processing foundation for this combo, and its 20 cores and 20 threads are more than adequate for Road 96's engine. The CPU's base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensure that single-threaded performance is strong, which is critical for adventure games that often rely on a primary game thread. The benchmark data supports this, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2020 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2713. The 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core provide the memory hierarchy needed to keep the game's assets readily accessible.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals in the database shows it is competitively positioned. It holds a 1% advantage over the Intel Core i7-14700KF and a 1.3% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F in average benchmark score, while being 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6511P and 0.7% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270. In the context of Road 96, these differences are negligible because the game does not appear to be CPU-bound at any tested resolution. The measured FPS increases consistently as resolution decreases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, meaning the CPU has headroom to spare.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support ensures that data can flow to the GPU without creating a bottleneck. The 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die indicate a modern, efficient design. PassMark multithread score of 58594 and single-thread score of 4928 confirm that the CPU handles both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads well. For Road 96, the CPU's role is to maintain high minimum frame rates and ensure smooth frame pacing, which the data shows it does effectively, as even the lowest 4K Ultra average of 67 FPS remains stable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves the top rank in Road 96, placing 1st out of 2903 tested combos. This is the highest possible position in the database and indicates that no other CPU and GPU pairing tested produces higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects the cumulative performance of both components working together, and the data shows that this synergy is effective across all settings and resolutions.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs both contribute to this top combo rank. Neither component is a weak link in the chain, and the measured FPS data confirms that the system delivers maximum performance. The GPU's nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and RX 6850M XT, do not appear among the top combos with this CPU, suggesting that the RTX 5090 D's specific combination of memory bandwidth and compute power is well-suited to Road 96.

The combo rank of 1 means that the measured FPS figures in this analysis represent the best-case scenario for this game in the database. Other combos may match the CPU or GPU individually, but none match the combined performance. For players seeking the absolute highest frame rates in Road 96, this data indicates that this specific pairing is the one to beat. The rank also implies that the system is balanced, with no significant bottleneck preventing the full utilization of either component's capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows clear scaling patterns as resolution changes from 1080p to 4K, revealing how the system's performance is influenced by the limiting component. At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS is 428, which drops to 272 at 1440p Low and further to 144 at 4K Low. This represents a 66% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as pixel count increases, the GPU's workload grows and frame rates decline proportionally.

At Ultra settings, the scaling pattern is similar but with lower absolute values. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 198, dropping to 126 at 1440p Ultra and 67 at 4K Ultra. This shows a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K, consistent with the Low settings pattern. The consistency of this scaling across settings suggests that the game's performance is primarily GPU-bound, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. The fact that the CPU maintains high performance at 1080p, where GPU load is lower, confirms that it is not a limiting factor.

The data indicates that the RTX 5090 D is the component that determines frame rates in Road 96, particularly at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU's 32 GB of VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are fully utilized, and the average FPS reflects this. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, which is typical for graphically intensive games. The 67 FPS at 4K Ultra is still playable, but the jump from 1080p to 4K at any settings level shows that the GPU is the definitive bottleneck, not the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system delivers its highest frame rates, with all settings producing averages above 190 FPS. Low settings yield an average of 428 FPS, which is the maximum observed in any configuration. Medium settings produce an average of 313 FPS, with a minimum of 266 and a maximum of 360, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings average 253 FPS, and Ultra settings average 198 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound, as the CPU can easily keep up with the rendering demands.

At 2560x1440 resolution, frame rates remain high but show a clear drop from 1080p. Low settings average 272 FPS, Medium averages 200 FPS with a minimum of 170 and a maximum of 229, High averages 161 FPS, and Ultra averages 126 FPS. The 1440p results show that the GPU is starting to work harder, but the system still delivers smooth gameplay at all settings. The 126 FPS at Ultra is well above the 60 FPS threshold for playability, and the Medium settings data shows stable frame times.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system's performance is more moderate but still strong. Low settings produce an average of 144 FPS, Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121, High averages 85 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate the GPU's capabilities, as even the most demanding settings maintain a playable frame rate. The step from Medium to High at 4K results in a 21 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra results in an 18 FPS drop, showing diminishing returns at the highest settings. The data confirms that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration, but the system handles it without dropping below 67 FPS on average.