Roblox

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a highly capable Roblox experience, with the measured data showing average frame rates that comfortably exceed standard display refresh rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate that this combination is heavily skewed toward high performance, even at 4K, where the lowest average recorded is 83 FPS on Ultra settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance data to determine optimal settings, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks against other tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear hierarchy across the four settings presets, with the differences between them being substantial enough to warrant specific recommendations based on the user's display and performance goals. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra is significant: Low averages 338 FPS, Medium 308 FPS, High 272 FPS, and Ultra drops to 221 FPS. Given that the minimum frame rate recorded at 1080p Medium is 262 FPS, the data strongly suggests that Ultra is the only preset that might pose any challenge to a high-refresh-rate display, while Medium and High both offer ample headroom.

For users with 1080p displays, the data supports using the High preset as the best balance. It delivers 272 FPS average, which is only 36 FPS lower than Medium but still 51 FPS higher than Ultra. The performance delta between High and Ultra (51 FPS) is larger than the delta between High and Medium (36 FPS), indicating diminishing returns in performance loss as you move from High to Ultra, which suggests High is the practical ceiling for a smooth experience without sacrificing unnecessary performance.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts slightly. The Medium preset, with an average of 205 FPS and a minimum of 175 FPS, provides a robust experience that remains well above typical 144Hz refresh rates. High follows closely at 182 FPS, while Ultra falls to 147 FPS. The data shows that Medium offers a 58 FPS advantage over Ultra and a 23 FPS advantage over High, making it the recommended choice for 1440p gaming where maintaining high frame rates is prioritized over the marginal visual gains from Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance landscape becomes more demanding, yet the combo remains playable across all presets. The Low preset averages 128 FPS, while Medium averages 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 FPS. High drops to 103 FPS, and Ultra falls to 83 FPS. For 4K users, the data recommends the Medium preset as the optimal experience, as it is the only setting that provides both a minimum frame rate above 60 FPS (99 FPS) and an average above 100 FPS (116 FPS). High's 103 FPS average is close, but its lack of a measured minimum makes Medium the safer choice based on the available data.

The overall trend in the data is that the performance penalty for each settings tier is relatively consistent across resolutions, but the absolute frame rates remain high enough that even the most demanding preset (Ultra) is playable at every resolution. However, the data clearly indicates that Medium or High presets offer the best experience by keeping average frame rates comfortably above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays, while Ultra is only recommended for users who prioritize visual fidelity over raw FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the primary driver of the high frame rates observed in this Roblox benchmark, and its specifications align well with the measured results. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Roblox, which is not a memory-intensive title, and the data shows no signs of VRAM-related bottlenecks even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS remains at 83.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The high boost clock, in particular, contributes to the GPU's ability to sustain high frame rates in a game like Roblox that is not heavily demanding on modern graphics hardware. The measured performance of the RX 9060 places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the RX 9060's performance is closely matched. The data shows it is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (which has an average score of 16129), 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862), 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852), and 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679). These small deltas indicate that the RX 9060 sits in a highly competitive performance tier, and its Roblox results reflect this positioning.

The GPU's architecture, RDNA 4.0, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, includes 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s provide ample fill rates for Roblox's relatively simple geometry and textures. The FP32 performance of 21.43 TFLOPS further confirms that the GPU has substantial compute headroom, which is reflected in the high FPS numbers across all settings. The data indicates that the RX 9060 is never the limiting factor in this combo; even at 4K Ultra, it maintains an average of 83 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 338 at 1080p to 226 at 1440p (a 33% decrease) and then to 128 at 4K (another 43% decrease from 1440p). This scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming more heavily utilized as resolution increases, but the frame rates remain high even at 4K.

At the Medium preset, the averages are 308 at 1080p, 205 at 1440p (a 33% decrease), and 116 at 4K (a 43% decrease from 1440p). The High preset shows a similar pattern: 272 at 1080p, 182 at 1440p (a 33% decrease), and 103 at 4K (a 43% decrease). The Ultra preset follows with 221 at 1080p, 147 at 1440p (a 33% decrease), and 83 at 4K (a 44% decrease from 1440p).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings presets is a strong indicator that the scaling is driven by the GPU's rendering workload. The fact that the frame rates at 1080p are extremely high (above 220 FPS even on Ultra) suggests that the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting component. The data shows that the transition from 1080p to 1440p consistently reduces FPS by about one-third, and the transition from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by another roughly 43-44%.

This scaling behavior also reveals that the combo is not CPU-bound at any tested resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau or decrease less dramatically at higher resolutions, but the data shows a steady and substantial drop in FPS as resolution increases. The 4K results, while lower, still demonstrate that the GPU has enough headroom to maintain playable frame rates, with the lowest average being 83 FPS on Ultra. The data strongly indicates that for users seeking the highest frame rates, sticking to 1080p or 1440p is advisable, while 4K remains viable for those who prefer higher visual fidelity over maximum FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination holds a rank of 1729 out of 3010 tested combos in Roblox. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the overall ranking, which is a somewhat surprising result given the high absolute frame rates measured. The percentile ranking suggests that while this combo performs well in isolation, there are a significant number of other hardware combinations that achieve even higher frame rates in this specific game.

The combo's ranking relative to its position in the overall database indicates that Roblox is a title where many high-end components can achieve very high FPS, and the competition is fierce. The 1729th rank out of 3010 combos means that roughly 57% of tested combinations perform better than this one in Roblox. This is not a reflection of poor performance on the part of the i5-11400F or RX 9060, but rather proof of how well Roblox scales with powerful hardware, allowing many other combos to exceed the already high frame rates this pair produces.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. Both are above average performers in their respective categories. However, the combo's rank in Roblox (1729/3010) is lower than what the individual percentiles might suggest, indicating that the game's performance is more influenced by the GPU's ability to push very high frame rates rather than the CPU's raw compute power. The data shows that Roblox rewards combos with top-tier GPUs, and while the RX 9060 is competent, it is not in the highest tier of graphics cards, which likely explains why the combo's rank is not higher.

Despite the mid-pack ranking, the measured FPS data tells a more positive story. The combo never drops below an average of 83 FPS in any tested configuration, and at 1080p, it exceeds 220 FPS even on Ultra settings. The rank is a relative measure, but the absolute performance is objectively strong, making this combo a viable choice for Roblox players who want smooth gameplay across a range of resolutions and settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F plays a supporting role in this combo, and the data suggests that it is more than adequate for Roblox's demands. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It is built on the Rocket Lake architecture, using a 14 nm process, and has a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB of L3 cache.

In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the i5-11400F demonstrates solid single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. It scores 868 in 3dMark single-thread and 5652 in 3dMark max threads, which are respectable numbers. The Cinebench R23 scores are 2024 for single-core and 14340 for multi-core, indicating that the CPU has strong per-core performance, which is beneficial for Roblox's typical workload that relies on a few primary threads.

The CPU's percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17177, places it in a strong position. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% ahead), Intel Core i5-12450H (0.4% behind), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (0.6% behind), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (0.6% ahead). These tight deltas show that the i5-11400F sits in a highly competitive performance tier, and its performance is well-matched to the RX 9060.

In the context of Roblox, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p (above 220 FPS on all settings) indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see frame rates plateau regardless of GPU load, but the data shows a clear FPS drop when moving to higher resolutions, which is a sign that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The i5-11400F's 12 threads and high boost clock provide enough processing power to keep up with the RX 9060's output, ensuring that the combo delivers consistent performance without CPU-induced frame drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all four settings presets and three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 221 to 338. The Low preset averages 338 FPS, Medium averages 308 FPS with a minimum of 262 and a maximum of 354, High averages 272 FPS, and Ultra averages 221 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors even on the most demanding settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower but still substantial. Low averages 226 FPS, Medium averages 205 FPS with a minimum of 175 and a maximum of 236, High averages 182 FPS, and Ultra averages 147 FPS. The minimum frame rate recorded at 1440p Medium (175 FPS) is still well above the 144Hz threshold, making this a comfortable experience for high-refresh-rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains playable across all settings. Low averages 128 FPS, Medium averages 116 FPS with a minimum of 99 and a maximum of 134, High averages 103 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The 4K results show that the combo can handle 4K gaming, but users should expect average frame rates to drop below 120 FPS on High and Ultra settings. The Medium preset at 4K offers the best balance, with an average of 116 FPS and a minimum of 99 FPS.

The data shows that the frame rates scale consistently with both resolution and settings. The delta between Low and Ultra is 117 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. This decreasing delta at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor as resolution increases, but the absolute performance remains strong throughout.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The data shows that High settings at 1920x1080 deliver an average of 272 FPS, which is only 36 FPS lower than Medium (308 FPS) but 51 FPS higher than Ultra (221 FPS). High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as the minimum frame rate is not recorded, but the average remains well above high-refresh-rate thresholds.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Roblox?

A: Yes, the measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the combo averages 83 FPS on Ultra, 103 FPS on High, 116 FPS on Medium, and 128 FPS on Low. The Medium preset is recommended for 4K, as it provides a minimum frame rate of 99 FPS and an average of 116 FPS.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 9060 compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. This places the two GPUs in the same performance tier, and in Roblox, the RX 9060's measured FPS reflects this competitive positioning.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RX 9060 in this game?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p, the average FPS exceeds 220 on all settings, and the frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases, which points to the GPU becoming the limiting factor rather than the CPU. The i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide sufficient performance for Roblox.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems in Roblox?

A: The combo ranks 1729 out of 3010 tested combinations. While this places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, the absolute performance is strong, with no average FPS below 83 at any resolution or settings preset.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 308 at 1920x1080 to 205 at 2560x1440 (a 33% decrease) and then to 116 at 3840x2160 (a 43% decrease from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 192 FPS, or roughly 62%.