Roblox

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i3-12100F is a 4-core, 8-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 3.30 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and it shares 12 MB of L3 cache across all cores. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11912 and a single-core score of 1681, with a Geekbench multi-core result of 7413 and single-core of 2224. The Passmark multithread score sits at 14015, while the single-thread score is 3444.

The CPU's performance profile shows strong scaling from 2 to 4 threads (3dmark_2_threads score of 1659 versus 3dmark_4_threads score of 2859), but diminishing returns beyond 8 threads (3dmark_8_threads score of 4026 versus max_threads score of 4023). This indicates a quad-core design that is well-suited for games that primarily utilize a handful of threads, which aligns with the measured results in Roblox.

Looking at the measured FPS data, at 1080p Low settings the combo achieves 237.6 FPS, while at 1440p Low it reaches 157.9 FPS, and at 4K Low it drops to 90.2 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of approximately 34% in frame rate, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by roughly 43%. This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is more capable of feeding frames to the GPU, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

The i3-12100F's single-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681, Passmark single-thread score of 3444) is particularly relevant for Roblox, a game that often relies on single-thread performance for game logic and physics. The CPU's percentile ranking of 72 against all CPUs indicates it outperforms a majority of processors in general benchmarks. When compared to its nearest rivals, it sits within 1.8% of the Intel Core i7-7700K's average score (13280), and it is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105 (13430). The data shows that the i3-12100F is a competent mid-range performer in this game context.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using TSMC's 12 nm process, featuring 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1530 MHz with a boost clock of 1785 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The GPU has 1408 shading units, 88 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, delivering 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 85.68 GPixel/s.

In terms of benchmark scores, the GTX 1660 SUPER achieves a Passmark G3D score of 12699 and a Passmark GPU compute score of 5076. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1278, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 62664 and 59933 respectively. The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 55, placing it slightly above the median of the database.

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals the GPU's role in Roblox. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 151.9 FPS, while at 1440p Ultra it produces 104.1 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it drops to 60.2 FPS. The frame rate reduction from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings is approximately 31%, and from 1440p to 4K it's about 42%. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is increasingly stressed at higher resolutions.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is noteworthy for Roblox, which can have user-generated content with varying texture requirements. The bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s provides adequate data throughput for the workloads observed. When comparing to nearest rivals, the GTX 1660 SUPER is 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (avg score 14389) and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon Vega 11 (14352). These small deltas indicate the GPU sits in a tight performance band relative to its immediate competitors.

The GPU's performance in this game is clearly resolution-dependent, with the largest FPS gains seen when dropping from 4K to 1440p (an increase of roughly 75% at Ultra settings). This suggests that while the GTX 1660 SUPER can handle Roblox at high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, 4K pushes the GPU to its limits, particularly at higher quality presets.

# Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the optimal experience for this CPU-GPU combination. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 237.6 FPS, Medium reaches 216 FPS, High delivers 190 FPS, and Ultra produces 151.9 FPS. All four presets comfortably exceed 60 FPS and even 120 FPS, meaning that any setting is playable at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the results show 157.9 FPS on Low, 143.9 FPS on Medium, 127.4 FPS on High, and 104.1 FPS on Ultra. Again, all presets maintain frame rates well above 60 FPS, with Ultra still delivering over 100 FPS. This makes 1440p a viable resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 4K, the picture changes significantly. The Ultra preset produces 60.2 FPS, which is right at the edge of smooth gameplay. High settings yield 70.9 FPS, Medium reaches 82.7 FPS, and Low achieves 90.2 FPS. While all 4K presets remain above 60 FPS, the Ultra setting provides little headroom for frame time spikes.

The data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1440p offers an excellent experience with 127.4 FPS. This provides a 68% performance buffer over the 60 FPS threshold while still maintaining enhanced visuals compared to Medium or Low. Alternatively, if a player prefers maximum visual fidelity at 1440p, the Ultra preset at 104.1 FPS still offers smooth gameplay.

For 1080p users, the Medium preset at 216 FPS represents a strong choice, as it provides a 14% performance improvement over High while sacrificing minimal visual quality. The Ultra preset at 151.9 FPS remains viable for those prioritizing graphics over frame rate, but the incremental visual gains may not justify the 29% FPS drop compared to Medium.

# FAQ

Q: Can this system run Roblox at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, the measured data shows all 4K presets remain above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset achieves 60.2 FPS, High reaches 70.9 FPS, Medium produces 82.7 FPS, and Low delivers 90.2 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 144Hz monitor at 1440p?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 produces 127.4 FPS, which is close to 144Hz but not fully saturating it. The Low preset at 157.9 FPS exceeds 144Hz, while Medium at 143.9 FPS nearly matches it. For a 144Hz display, Medium or Low at 1440p would be the recommended options.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in terms of overall score?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286. It trails the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT by 0.7%, the AMD Radeon Vega 11 by 0.5%, and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics by 0.2%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 by 0.2%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 151.9 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it produces 60.2 FPS. This represents a 60% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the i3-12100F a bottleneck for the GTX 1660 SUPER in Roblox?

A: The FPS scaling suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 237.6 FPS, and at 1440p Low it hits 157.9 FPS, showing strong CPU capability. The GPU becomes limiting as resolution increases, with 4K Low dropping to 90.2 FPS.

Q: How does the i3-12100F's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 1681 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 11912 in multi-core, with a Geekbench single-core of 2224 and multi-core of 7413. The Passmark single-thread score is 3444 versus a multithread score of 14015, showing strong per-core efficiency.

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern in how performance scales across resolutions. At Low settings, the system produces 237.6 FPS at 1080p, 157.9 FPS at 1440p, and 90.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 43% drop from 1440p to 4K, for a total reduction of 62% from 1080p to 4K.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 216 FPS at 1080p, 143.9 FPS at 1440p, and 82.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 33% and 43% respectively, showing a similar scaling pattern to Low settings. High settings produce 190 FPS at 1080p, 127.4 FPS at 1440p, and 70.9 FPS at 4K, with drops of 33% and 44%. Ultra settings yield 151.9 FPS at 1080p, 104.1 FPS at 1440p, and 60.2 FPS at 4K, with drops of 31% and 42%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four settings presets is notable. The fact that the relative performance decline from resolution scaling remains nearly constant regardless of quality settings suggests that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor in all configurations. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain more constant across resolutions, particularly at lower settings where the GPU workload is lighter.

The absolute FPS values also support this conclusion. At 4K Ultra, the system barely maintains 60 FPS, while at 1080p Low it exceeds 237 FPS. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 12699 and its percentile rank of 55 indicate it is a mid-range part, which aligns with the observed behavior of struggling to maintain high frame rates at 4K. The CPU, with its percentile rank of 72 and strong single-thread scores, appears capable of feeding the GPU adequately at all tested resolutions.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete measured FPS dataset for the Intel Core i3-12100F with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER in Roblox is as follows:

At 1920x1080 resolution, the Low settings preset produces an average of 237.6 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 216 FPS, which is 9.1% lower than Low. High settings deliver 190 FPS, representing an 11.9% reduction from Medium. Ultra settings produce 151.9 FPS, which is 20% below High. The full range from Low to Ultra at 1080p spans 85.7 FPS, with Ultra delivering 64% of Low's frame rate.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the Low preset reaches 157.9 FPS. Medium settings achieve 143.9 FPS, an 8.9% decrease from Low. High settings produce 127.4 FPS, which is 11.5% lower than Medium. Ultra settings deliver 104.1 FPS, a 18.3% reduction from High. At 1440p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 53.8 FPS, with Ultra providing 66% of Low's performance.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the Low preset yields 90.2 FPS. Medium settings reach 82.7 FPS, an 8.3% drop from Low. High settings produce 70.9 FPS, which is 14.3% below Medium. Ultra settings achieve 60.2 FPS, representing a 15.1% decrease from High. The 4K range spans 30 FPS from Low to Ultra, with Ultra delivering 67% of Low's frame rate.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings, the 1080p Low result of 237.6 FPS drops to 157.9 FPS at 1440p and further to 90.2 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Medium result of 216 FPS falls to 143.9 FPS at 1440p and 82.7 FPS at 4K. High settings at 1080p produce 190 FPS, dropping to 127.4 FPS at 1440p and 70.9 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings at 1080p deliver 151.9 FPS, which reduces to 104.1 FPS at 1440p and 60.2 FPS at 4K.

The data shows that the performance gap between settings presets narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85.7 FPS, while at 4K it shrinks to 30 FPS. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU workload dominates and settings have less relative impact on frame rate. The system's combo rank in this game is 1588 out of 1800 combinations, placing it in the lower portion of tested configurations for Roblox specifically.