Roblox

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Roblox across all tested resolutions and settings. Measured data shows average FPS ranging from 117.4 at 4K Ultra to 468.4 at 1080p Low, indicating a combination that far exceeds typical display refresh rates. This analysis examines how the CPU and GPU each contribute to these results, how the combo ranks among 1800 tested configurations, and which settings offer the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, average frame rates decline, but the magnitude of the decline depends on the graphics preset. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 468.4 FPS, while at 4K Low it falls to 175.8 FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 306.5 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it is 117.4 FPS. The ordering of presets is consistent: Low yields the highest FPS, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra at every resolution. However, the spread between presets narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial, while at 4K the difference is much smaller. This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the limiting factor, because the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it, so reducing GPU load (by lowering settings) does not proportionally increase FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and settings changes have a smaller effect.

The data also shows that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 117.4, which is well above the 60 FPS standard. This indicates that the RX 6800 XT is more than capable of handling Roblox at maximum settings in 4K, and the i3-12100F provides enough single-thread performance to keep up. The high frame rates at 1080p — exceeding 300 FPS on all presets — demonstrate that this combo is overkill for most displays, but they also highlight the CPU's strong single-core performance.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 306.5.

Q: How does the CPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX's 13534, and 1.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-7700K's 13280.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 619th out of 1800 tested configurations in Roblox.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz and a base clock of 3.30 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's launch MSRP?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a launch MSRP of 649 USD.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz and boost clock reaches 4.30 GHz. It has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and a TDP of 58 W. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 11912 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1681 in single-core, while Geekbench reports 7413 multi-core and 2224 single-core. Its Passmark single-thread score is 3444, and its average benchmark score is 13516, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i3-12100F sits within a narrow band. It is 0.1% slower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534), 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462), 0.6% faster than the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430), and 1.8% faster than the Intel Core i7-7700K (13280). This indicates that despite having only 4 cores, its single-thread performance is competitive with much higher-end parts, which is crucial for Roblox — a game that often relies on a single primary thread.

The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 468.4 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame rate in this game. The fact that lowering settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p increases FPS from 306.5 to 468.4 suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at that resolution. The i3-12100F's strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread 3444) allows it to drive very high frame rates, but its 4-core limit may become a bottleneck in scenes with many players or complex physics. The launch MSRP of the CPU is $97.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of 1800 tested combos for Roblox, this pairing of Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 619th. That places it in the upper portion of all configurations, indicating a strong overall performance. The CPU itself is in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a high-percentile GPU with a mid-range CPU yields a rank that is respectable but not top-tier, likely because the CPU's 4-core design limits performance in CPU-bound scenarios.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 49982, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel Arc A550M (49737), 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826), 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071), and 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48704). This places the RX 6800 XT as a high-end GPU, but its rank in Roblox is influenced by the CPU's capabilities. The combo's 619th rank suggests that many other combinations — likely with more powerful CPUs — achieve higher frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU is the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values from the FACT PACK:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 143.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 175.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 161.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 117.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 250.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 312.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 284.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 200.7 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 373.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 468.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 424.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 306.5 |

At 1080p, all presets exceed 300 FPS, with Low reaching 468.4 and Ultra at 306.5. At 1440p, the range is from 200.7 (Ultra) to 312.7 (Low). At 4K, the range is 117.4 (Ultra) to 175.8 (Low). The data shows a consistent ordering: Low > Medium > High > Ultra at every resolution, which is expected. The gaps between presets shrink as resolution increases, confirming the shift from CPU-bound to GPU-bound behavior.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the display's refresh rate. For 4K displays, even Ultra delivers an average of 117.4 FPS, which is sufficient for 60 Hz panels and even some 120 Hz panels. For 144 Hz 4K displays, High (143.9) or Medium (161.9) would be better choices, as they stay above 144 FPS. At 1440p, all presets exceed 200 FPS, so players with 144 Hz monitors can use Ultra (200.7) or High (250.1) without issue. For 1080p, the combo is so fast that even Ultra (306.5) is far above any common refresh rate, so the choice can be based on visual quality rather than performance.

The data suggests that for the best visual experience without sacrificing frame rate, Ultra at 1440p or High at 4K are strong options. If maximizing FPS is the goal, Low at 1080p provides 468.4 FPS, but that is likely unnecessary. The measured results indicate that this combo can handle Roblox at maximum settings in 4K with frame rates above 100, making it a very capable pairing for this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a high-end GPU based on RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process. It features 4608 shading units, 288 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 72 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 1825 MHz, boost clock 2250 MHz, and game clock 2015 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a TDP of 300 W and requires a 700 W power supply. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 24980 in Passmark G3D, 3689 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, and 199366 in Geekbench Metal. Its average benchmark score is 49982, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 6800 XT is 0.5% faster than the Intel Arc A550M (49737), 1.7% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826), 1.9% faster than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071), and 2.6% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (48704). This places it as a top-tier GPU, but in Roblox, its role is less demanding than in many other titles. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (117.4) shows that the GPU is not fully stressed; the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The GPU's large VRAM (16 GB) and high bandwidth (512.0 GB/s) are more than sufficient for Roblox's textures and geometry. The launch MSRP of the GPU is 649 USD.

The data indicates that the RX 6800 XT provides ample headroom for Roblox, and the bottleneck in this combo is the CPU, especially at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the GPU still delivers over 117 FPS on Ultra, demonstrating that it can handle the game's maximum settings without issue. The combination of a strong single-thread CPU and a high-end GPU results in exceptional performance, though the CPU's 4-core limit prevents it from reaching the very top of the combo rankings.