Roblox

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Roblox, a Sandbox title from 2006-08-31. Across all tested resolutions and settings, the combination never drops below 90 frames per second, indicating a substantial performance headroom for this game. The data shows a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but becomes increasingly CPU-limited as resolution drops, particularly at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 fps. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and scaling characteristics of this specific hardware pairing.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 238.1 frames per second. This is the most demanding 1080p configuration tested, yet it still delivers a smooth experience well above typical display refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. It is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores 13534 (a delta of -0.1%), and sits 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K, which scores 13280.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The memory clock operates at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective.

Q: What is the best performance result for this combo at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, the highest average FPS achieved is 138.1, which occurs with Low settings. The Ultra setting yields the lowest 4K result at 90.1 FPS, while High and Medium produce 109 FPS and 125.3 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the GPU rank against all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its closest competitor is the Intel Arc B580, which scores 23021, placing the RTX 4060 just 0.7% ahead.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 243.8 FPS, while Ultra settings deliver 161.7 FPS. This represents a performance gap of 82.1 FPS, or roughly a 34% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, plays a critical role in determining Roblox's performance ceiling. With a boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units, the GPU provides substantial raw compute power. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory pool, while modest by modern standards, is more than sufficient for Roblox's visual demands, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and geometry data transfer do not bottleneck the rendering pipeline in this title.

The GPU's nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580, scores just 0.7% lower in average benchmarks, yet the RTX 4060's architectural advantages—including 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores—could provide additional headroom in Roblox's increasingly complex rendering features. The card's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is directly relevant to the shader complexity Roblox employs. At 4K Ultra, the combination achieves 90.1 FPS, indicating that the GPU handles the full resolution load without being overwhelmed, but the significant FPS jump to 138.1 at Low settings shows that pixel throughput remains a factor.

The data suggests that the RTX 4060 is not the limiting component at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 365.5 FPS, a figure that far exceeds what most displays can show. This implies the CPU begins to cap performance at these frame rates. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper tier of mainstream cards, and its performance in Roblox confirms that it is well-matched for this game's requirements.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1027 out of 1800 tested combos in Roblox, placing it in the 57th percentile of all system pairings. This ranking reflects a balanced setup where neither component dramatically underperforms relative to the other. The CPU's benchmark percentile of 72 is notably higher than the combo's overall ranking, suggesting that while the processor is strong, the GPU holds the system back slightly in this game's context.

The GPU's 66th percentile ranking is more aligned with the combo's overall position, indicating that the RTX 4060 is the more constraining element for achieving higher ranking positions. However, the absolute frame rates are so high that this ranking may understate real-world experience. The combo sits well ahead of lower-tier pairings, and the 1800 combo pool includes many configurations with weaker GPUs that would struggle to match these results.

In practical terms, a rank of 1027 out of 1800 means this system outperforms more than 43% of tested combinations in Roblox. The gap between the CPU's 72nd percentile and the GPU's 66th percentile highlights a slight imbalance, but the measured FPS data shows this imbalance rarely manifests as a problem, except at 1080p Low where the CPU likely becomes the primary limiter.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 365.5 FPS, Medium yields 331.2 FPS, High reaches 290.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 238.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra reduces performance by roughly 35%, with each step up in quality costing a measurable amount of throughput. This resolution shows the greatest sensitivity to settings changes, as the CPU is likely capping the maximum achievable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows a clear step down. Low settings deliver 243.8 FPS, Medium produces 222.6 FPS, High achieves 195.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 161.7 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra here is approximately 34%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower, reflecting the increased GPU load from additional pixels.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes more GPU-bound. Low settings still manage 138.1 FPS, Medium produces 125.3 FPS, High delivers 109 FPS, and Ultra yields 90.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 35% reduction, consistent with the other resolutions, but the frame rates are now closer to typical 60 Hz display targets, making settings choices more consequential.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each settings tier reduces frame rate by approximately 15-20% relative to the previous tier across all resolutions. This uniformity suggests the GPU handles settings complexity similarly regardless of pixel count, which is typical for a well-optimized rendering pipeline.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K shows how the system's bottleneck shifts. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 238.1 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, this drops to 161.7 FPS, a reduction of 32%. Moving from 1440p to 4K Ultra further reduces performance to 90.1 FPS, another 44% drop. These reductions are larger than the pure pixel count increase would suggest, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution rises.

At Low settings, the scaling tells a different story. From 1080p Low at 365.5 FPS to 1440p Low at 243.8 FPS, there is a 33% reduction. From 1440p to 4K Low, the drop is 43% to 138.1 FPS. The consistent scaling pattern across settings suggests that the GPU is handling the resolution increases efficiently, but the absolute frame rates at 1080p Low are so high that CPU limitations are likely capping performance.

The fact that 1080p Low reaches 365.5 FPS while 4K Low reaches 138.1 FPS indicates that the RTX 4060 has substantial headroom at lower resolutions. The CPU, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, becomes the primary limiter at 1080p, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS gains from Medium to Low settings at this resolution. At 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint, and the CPU's role diminishes, allowing the GPU to fully express its capabilities. This resolution scaling analysis confirms that the combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K still delivering playable but less extreme frame rates.