Roblox

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 pairing delivers a playable but not exceptional Roblox experience, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The data shows a system that can comfortably handle 1080p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K, particularly on Ultra settings where the average FPS drops below 40. This combination ranks near the bottom of the tested database, at position 1765 out of 1800 combos, indicating that while the hardware is functional, it is far from optimized for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 144.4, which is the highest recorded value across all tested configurations in the FACT PACK.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713, while its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile, scores 8746. The deltaPct is -0.4, indicating the GTX 1650 is slightly slower.

Q: What is the combo rank for this specific CPU and GPU pairing in Roblox?

A: The combo ranks 1765 out of 1800 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 2% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Does the CPU have a high single-threaded performance score?

A: The i5-10400F achieves a single-thread score of 688 in 3dmark, and a Passmark single-thread score of 2541, which are moderate values that suggest adequate but not outstanding single-core capability.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GTX 1650?

A: The GTX 1650 has a memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s, paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the Intel Core i5-10400F?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, which is significantly higher than its base clock of 2.90 GHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the primary graphics processor in this combo, and its specifications directly influence the Roblox performance data. The GPU features a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 896 shading units and 32 ROPs. Its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory operates at 2001 MHz, providing a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. These specifications place the GTX 1650 in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a lower-midrange part.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's limitations become apparent at higher resolutions. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is stark: 53.9 FPS versus 35.7 FPS. This 18.2 FPS drop shows that the GPU's pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s are insufficient for the heavy pixel load of 4K Ultra. The benchmark scores reflect this too, with a Passmark G3D score of 7880 and a 3dmark Steel Nomad score of 305, confirming the GPU is not a high-end performer.

The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 550X, has a nearly identical average score of 8749, with a deltaPct of -0.4. This suggests the GTX 1650 is essentially on par with its immediate competitors, but none of these GPUs are designed for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The data implies that the GTX 1650 is best suited for lower resolutions where its 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not bottlenecked by memory bandwidth or pixel fill rate.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Medium settings, the combo achieves 133.9 FPS, which drops to 88.9 FPS at 1440p, and further to 47.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64.6% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling is not linear across all settings. For Ultra settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 96.8 FPS at 1080p, 64.9 FPS at 1440p, and 35.7 FPS at 4K. This is a 63.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The data suggests that the GTX 1650's 4 GB memory buffer and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the increased data throughput required at 4K, causing the GPU to become the primary bottleneck.

At 1080p, the CPU can keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, at 4K, the GPU's rendering capabilities are overwhelmed, and the frame rates become less playable. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 18.2 FPS, whereas at 1080p it is 47.6 FPS. This compression of the settings gap at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's processing capacity is less relevant when the GPU is struggling to render frames.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1765 out of 1800 placed this system in the bottom 2% of all tested combinations for Roblox. This is a surprisingly low rank given the hardware specifications, which suggests that Roblox may be particularly sensitive to certain aspects of this configuration. The CPU has a percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs, and the GPU a percentile of 43, so the individual components are not the worst performers.

The low combo rank implies that the interaction between the i5-10400F and GTX 1650 is suboptimal for Roblox specifically. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz should be sufficient for most games, but the data shows that the combo falls behind 1764 other systems. This could be due to the GPU's limited 4 GB VRAM or the specific way Roblox utilizes the hardware.

The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals are all within 1.2% of each other, indicating that the i5-10400F is competitively positioned. However, this does not translate to a good in-game rank. The data suggests that for Roblox, the GPU's performance characteristics are more critical than the CPU's raw processing power, and the GTX 1650's 43rd percentile ranking is dragging the overall combo down.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides the processing foundation for this combo, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Comet Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz can boost up to 4.30 GHz, and the CPU has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The benchmark data shows a multi-thread score of 10297 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 1453, which are respectable numbers for a 10th-generation midrange processor.

In the context of Roblox, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, but still relevant. The 3dmark scores show a progression from 688 in single-thread to 4748 in 16-thread tests, indicating good scaling across cores. However, the in-game FPS data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves 144.4 FPS on Low settings, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7552, has a deltaPct of 0.4, meaning the i5-10400F is slightly faster. This competitive positioning does not prevent the low combo rank, indicating that the CPU is not the primary issue. The data points to the CPU being capable of handling the game's logic and physics, but the GPU's rendering limits hold back the overall experience. The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are standard for this class of processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the system performs well across all settings: 144.4 FPS on Low, 133.9 FPS on Medium, 117.0 FPS on High, and 96.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with even Ultra settings maintaining an average above 90 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low setting achieves 100.8 FPS, Medium 88.9 FPS, High 77.2 FPS, and Ultra 64.9 FPS. This represents a 30-35% reduction compared to 1080p across all settings, which is a significant decrease but still playable for most users. The Ultra setting at 1440p falls below the 70 FPS threshold that many players consider smooth.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings yield 53.9 FPS, Medium 47.4 FPS, High 43.3 FPS, and Ultra 35.7 FPS. The Ultra setting at 4K is the only configuration that dips below 40 FPS, making it the least playable option. The data shows a clear trend: the GTX 1650 is capable of 1080p gaming with high frame rates, but struggles at 4K where the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are insufficient.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra setting provides 96.8 FPS, which offers the best visual quality while maintaining a smooth experience. This is the recommended configuration for users with 1080p monitors, as it balances visual fidelity with performance.

For 1440p users, the High setting at 77.2 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a good balance between visual quality and frame rate. The Ultra setting at 1440p drops to 64.9 FPS, which may be acceptable for some, but the High setting offers a more stable experience. The Low setting at 1440p achieves 100.8 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is likely not worth the extra frames.

For 4K displays, no setting provides an ideal experience. The Low setting at 53.9 FPS is the most playable option, but it may not be visually satisfying. The Medium setting at 47.4 FPS is the highest preset that remains above 45 FPS. Users with 4K monitors should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p or accepting the visual compromises of the Low setting, as the Ultra setting at 35.7 FPS will likely result in a suboptimal gaming experience.