Roblox

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 compare to its closest CPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 posts an average benchmark score of 77740, which places it 1.6% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513) and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492), and 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212). The Intel Core i9-14900K edges it out by 1.7%, scoring 79097.

Q: Where does the RTX 4070 Mobile stand relative to desktop GPUs in the benchmark database?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile's average benchmark score of 27435 is statistically tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425, 0% delta). It sits 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565) and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (27135), but trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 1.5% (27839).

Q: What is the best measured performance for this combo in Roblox at 4K?

A: The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 comes from the Low preset at 138 FPS. Medium delivers 125 FPS with a min of 106 and max of 144, High reaches 111 FPS, and Ultra drops to 90 FPS.

Q: Does the combo hit playable frame rates at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset, the combo averages 159 FPS. This is well above typical playability thresholds, and the Medium preset pushes that to 221 FPS (min 188, max 254).

Q: How does the combo rank overall among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1990th out of 3711 tested combinations for Roblox, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects that while the CPU and GPU are individually strong, the game's engine may not fully utilize their capabilities.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at 1080p Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the measured average is 332 FPS with a minimum of 282 FPS and a maximum of 381 FPS. The gap between min and average (50 FPS) suggests some frame pacing variance, but the absolute floor remains very high.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and the AD106 chip. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth — identical to the system memory bandwidth of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The GPU's base clock is 1395 MHz, boosting to 1695 MHz, with memory clocked at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). These specifications position the GPU as a mid-high tier mobile part, confirmed by its 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

In Roblox, the GPU's role is substantial but not always dominant. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is rarely a constraint at 1080p or 1440p for this game's visual fidelity, and even at 4K, the measured results show no VRAM-related stutters or failures. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth matches the CPU's memory bandwidth, which suggests a balanced platform in terms of data throughput. However, the GPU's compute capabilities — 15.62 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio) — are more than adequate for Roblox's rendering workload, which is relatively simple compared to modern AAA titles.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS scales from 238 (Ultra) to 364 (Low), with the CPU likely capping performance. The RTX 4070 Mobile's 4608 shading units and 144 tensor cores provide ample headroom for Roblox's draw calls and physics. The pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s and texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s ensure that even at 4K, the GPU can maintain high fill rates. The measured 4K results — 90 FPS at Ultra and 111 FPS at High — indicate that the GPU handles the resolution scaling without catastrophic drops, though the engine's optimization starts to show limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 33-34% across all settings. For example, at High settings, the drop from 293 FPS (1080p) to 196 FPS (1440p) represents a 33% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe: High settings fall from 196 FPS to 111 FPS, a 43% reduction. This accelerating decline indicates that the RTX 4070 Mobile begins to hit its rendering limits at 4K, especially with more demanding presets.

The Low preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 364 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 243 FPS (a 33% reduction). At 4K Low, it falls to 138 FPS (a 43% reduction from 1440p). The consistent pattern across presets suggests that resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound, with the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads rarely becoming the bottleneck. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395's single-core performance — a Geekbench single-core score of 2464 and Cinebench R23 single-core of 2044 — is sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but at 4K the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (256.0 GB/s) become the limiting factor.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 238 FPS at 1080p, 159 FPS at 1440p (33% drop), and 90 FPS at 4K (43% drop from 1440p). This trend indicates that the game's Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately tax the GPU at higher resolutions. The Medium preset shows the smallest absolute drops but follows the same relative pattern. Overall, the data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo in Roblox, balancing visual quality with frame rates above 150 FPS across all presets. At 4K, the combo remains playable but requires dropping to Low or Medium to maintain fluid motion.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1990 out of 3711 tested combinations places this system in the 46th percentile for Roblox performance. This is notably lower than what the individual component rankings would suggest. The CPU sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. The discrepancy between component percentiles and the combo's game-specific rank indicates that Roblox's engine does not scale linearly with high-end hardware. The game, released in 2006, has a legacy codebase that likely limits multi-threaded utilization despite the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads.

The nearest CPU rivals provide context. The Intel Core i9-14900K, which scores 1.7% higher in average benchmark, would likely produce similar Roblox results due to the game's single-threaded bias. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, 2% lower in average score, might actually perform better in Roblox if its clock speeds are more favorable for the game's engine. The CPU's 3.00 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost clocks are respectable, but Roblox's performance often depends on sustained single-core boost behavior. The GPU's nearest rivals — the RX 6700 XT and RTX 3090 — are both desktop parts, and the fact that the mobile RTX 4070 Mobile matches them in average score suggests strong efficiency, but in Roblox the GPU is rarely the sole bottleneck.

The rank of 1990/3711 means that 1721 tested combos performed better and 1989 performed worse. This places the combo in the middle of the pack, which is surprising given the hardware's pedigree. The data suggests that Roblox's performance ceiling is relatively low, and once a system exceeds a certain threshold, additional CPU or GPU power yields diminishing returns. The combo's 4K Ultra result of 90 FPS is respectable but not exceptional, and lower-end combos likely achieve similar results with less powerful components.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 332 FPS average with a minimum of 282 FPS and maximum of 381 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming laptops, ensuring no frame drops below the display's capability. At 1440p Medium, the average of 221 FPS (min 188, max 254) still exceeds 144 Hz, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 4K Medium, the 125 FPS average (min 106, max 144) remains playable on 120 Hz displays, though the minimum of 106 FPS shows some dips.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rates. At 1080p High, the 293 FPS average is still excellent. At 1440p High, 196 FPS remains well above 144 Hz. However, at 4K High, the 111 FPS average may cause noticeable stutter on 120 Hz+ displays, and the lack of a measured minimum makes it harder to judge consistency. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p use, where 238 FPS is still smooth, but at 1440p (159 FPS) and 4K (90 FPS), the visual gains over High may not justify the frame rate penalty.

The Low preset is unnecessary for this combo at 1080p or 1440p, as even Ultra delivers playable frame rates. At 4K, Low (138 FPS) is the only preset that consistently exceeds 120 FPS, making it the choice for competitive play on high-refresh 4K displays. However, the visual downgrade from Medium (125 FPS) is significant, and most users will prefer Medium's balance. The data shows that Medium is the recommended preset for general use, with High as a secondary option for 1080p and 1440p users who prioritize image quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p): The lowest resolution tested shows the highest frame rates, with the CPU likely becoming the limiting factor. The Low preset achieves 364 FPS average, the highest of any configuration in this dataset. Medium delivers 332 FPS (min 282, max 381), showing strong consistency. High follows at 293 FPS, and Ultra drops to 238 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 126 FPS (34.6%), indicating that the Ultra preset's additional effects cost a significant portion of performance. The Medium preset's minimum of 282 FPS ensures that even the worst-case frame times stay above 280 FPS, making it ideal for competitive play.

2560x1440 (1440p): This resolution shows the best balance of performance and visual quality. Low leads with 243 FPS, followed by Medium at 221 FPS (min 188, max 254). High trails at 196 FPS, and Ultra drops to 159 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with an average drop of about 33%. The Medium preset's minimum of 188 FPS remains above the 144 Hz threshold, while Ultra's 159 FPS average is still smooth on most displays. The Low preset's 243 FPS is redundant given the visual quality sacrifice, as Medium provides 91% of the performance with significantly better visuals.

3840x2160 (4K): At the highest resolution, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. Low delivers 138 FPS, the only preset above 120 FPS. Medium follows at 125 FPS (min 106, max 144), with the 106 FPS minimum indicating occasional dips below 100 FPS. High drops to 111 FPS, and Ultra falls to 90 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows a more severe drop of approximately 43%, confirming that the RTX 4070 Mobile's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.62 TFLOPS compute are stretched at 4K. The Ultra preset's 90 FPS average is borderline for smooth gameplay, and users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K displays should opt for Medium or Low. The Medium preset's 125 FPS average with a 106 FPS minimum provides the best 4K experience, balancing the visual uplift from Low with acceptable frame consistency.