Road 96

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 185. This is the lowest average among the 1080p presets tested, but remains well above typical display refresh rates.

Q: How does the combo perform at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 187, with a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS. This demonstrates a consistent frame delivery, with the minimum still comfortably above 144 Hz.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 3840x2160?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops from 135 on Low to 62 on Ultra, a difference of 73 FPS. This represents a significant performance cost for higher visual fidelity at 4K.

Q: Does this combo hit 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 62, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The data does not include a minimum FPS value for this preset, so consistency is not fully detailed.

Q: Which resolution offers the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 401, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is over three times the average FPS of the 3840x2160 Ultra preset.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 94th out of 3713 tested combos in Road 96, placing it in the top percentile of tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data positions the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 at rank 94 out of 3713 combos tested in Road 96. This places the configuration in the upper echelon of tested systems, within the top 2.5% of all combinations. The rank is a direct outcome of the measured FPS data across the three resolutions and four settings presets. Specifically, the combo demonstrates a capacity for high frame rates at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K. The highest average FPS recorded is 401 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 62 at 4K Ultra, showing a broad performance envelope. The ranking indicates that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the 187 FPS average at Medium settings at that resolution. The percentile rank of 94 out of 3713 combos suggests that the hardware combination is a strong performer in this specific title. The data measured for this combo show no significant frame rate degradation at any tested setting, with the minimum at 1080p Medium being 250 FPS. The performance hierarchy within the tested combos is clear, and this configuration is placed among the top tier.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The high core count and boost clock provide substantial computational headroom, which is relevant for a game like Road 96, which may utilize multiple threads for simulation and logic. In this benchmark, the CPU's role is likely secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but it must still deliver frames in a timely manner. The processor has a TDP of 125 W and is built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The CPU's integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64 EU, though the discrete GPU is the primary rendering device. The processor's 24 threads and high boost clock are indicative of strong single-thread performance, which can be relevant for game logic. The benchmark data for the CPU shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253 and a single-core score of 2439. The PassMark single-thread score is 5068, and the multi-thread score is 68574. These figures suggest a robust CPU that can handle the demands of modern gaming, and in the context of Road 96, the CPU is likely to provide a consistent baseline for the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 185, which may be partially influenced by the CPU's ability to handle single-threaded tasks. The processor's performance percentile is 96, indicating it is in the top 4% of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in terms of average score include the Intel Xeon 6520P and AMD EPYC 4564P, with delta percentages of 0% and -1.5% respectively, showing the 270K Plus is competitive with these server-class chips.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces an average FPS of 401 at Low settings. This is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire benchmark suite. The High preset at this resolution yields an average of 237 FPS. The Medium preset provides an average of 294 FPS, with a minimum of 250 FPS and a maximum of 338 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 185 FPS. These results show that even at the highest settings, the combo is well above the 144 Hz threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1080p displays. Transitioning to 2560x1440, the performance scales down. At Low settings, the average FPS is 255. The Medium preset averages 187 FPS, with a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS. High settings yield an average of 151 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces an average of 118 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1440p with Ultra settings is still capable of delivering a high-refresh-rate experience, albeit below the 144 Hz mark. The final resolution, 3840x2160, shows the most significant performance impact. At Low settings, the average FPS is 135. The Medium preset averages 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. The High settings result in an average of 80 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for a smooth experience. The frame rate data across these resolutions and settings demonstrates that the combo scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS baseline.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the rendering powerhouse in this configuration. It is based on the GB202 chip, which uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and is manufactured on a 5 nm process. The GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The base clock is 2017 MHz and the boost clock is 2407 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The RTX 5090 has 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. It also features 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, which support DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The GPU's FP32 performance is 104.8 TFLOPS. In the benchmark data, the RTX 5090 achieves a Passmark Passmark G3D score of 39650 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 26756. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 18355. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 92, indicating it is in the top 8% of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in terms of average score are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with a delta of 0.3% and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT with a delta of 1.1%. The GPU's role is critical for the high FPS levels observed at lower resolutions. The 32 GB of VRAM ensures that texture heavy scenes in Road 96 are handled without any memory bottlenecks. The GPU's frame generation and ray tracing capabilities are not specifically benchmarked in this data, but the raw performance scores indicate a high level of capability. The measured FPS data shows that the RTX 5090 allows the combo to reach 401 FPS at 1080p Low and 255 FPS at 1440p Low, demonstrating the GPU's ability to handle fast-paced scenes with high frame rates. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and the high memory bandwidth contribute to the consistent frame delivery seen in the benchmark results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the estimated Ultra preset provides an average FPS of 185, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate. This makes Ultra the recommended preset for 1080p users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 294 FPS, with a minimum of 250 FPS, which is also excellent for high refresh rates. For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average FPS of 118, which is below the 144 Hz threshold. For users seeking a 144 Hz experience, the Medium preset, with an average of 187 and a minimum of 159 FPS, is the preferable choice. The Low preset at 1440p yields 305 FPS, but the trade-off in visuals is significant. For 3840x2160, the data shows that the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS baseline. This is viable for 60 Hz displays, but the High preset, averaging 80 FPS, provides a more comfortable margin. The Medium preset at 4K yields 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS, which is a strong option for high-refresh-rate 4K displays, though it is a more demanding. The data suggests that the combo is best used at 1440p with Medium settings for a high-refresh experience, or at 4K with Medium settings for a solid 60 FPS experience. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with 118 FPS, is also a viable option for users with a 120 Hz display. In summary, the best experience per the measured data is the 1440p Medium preset, which delivers a high average FPS with a minimum well above 144 Hz. For 4K, the Medium preset is the most balanced, providing a 99 FPS average with a 84 FPS minimum. The Ultra preset at 4K is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over a strict 60 FPS target. The High preset at 4K offers a compromise with 80 FPS. The decision should be made based on the display's refresh rate and the user's preference for visual quality. The data shows that the combo can handle 4K gaming at high settings, but for the best frame rate, Medium is the sweet spot.