Roblox

The Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 form a mid-range desktop combo that delivers high frame rates in Roblox, a sandbox game. Measured data shows the pair averaging 236.6 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 92.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU ranks in the 77th percentile of all processors, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile. This combination ranks 1017th out of 1800 tested combos.

FAQ

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

A: The combo delivers 236.6 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the RX 6600M?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.6% lower than the RX 6600M's 23321.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile?

A: The i5-12400F is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested combinations?

A: It ranks 1017th out of 1800 combos.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $174, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of $299.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 has a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1830 MHz, boosting to 2460 MHz. These specifications are more than adequate for Roblox, which is not a graphically demanding title. The measured FPS at 1080p High is 292.4, and even at 4K High it holds 113.2. The GPU's average benchmark score of 23181 places it in the 66th percentile, and it is within 1% of its nearest rivals, including the RX 6600M and GTX 780 Ti. The 8 GB VRAM is ample for Roblox's textures, and the high boost clock helps maintain frame rates. The GPU's pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s further support smooth rendering. In Roblox, the GPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as evidenced by the high FPS across all presets. However, at 4K, the GPU's workload increases, and the FPS drops accordingly. The GPU's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, though Roblox's engine is not particularly demanding. The 8 GB memory capacity is sufficient for the game's assets, and the 128-bit bus, while narrow, does not hinder performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal preset depends on resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 236.6 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates, so it is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality. At 1440p, High provides 197 FPS, while Ultra drops to 159.9 FPS; High offers a better balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. At 4K, Medium yields 126.1 FPS, which is higher than High's 113.2 and Ultra's 92.7, making Medium the best option for smooth gameplay. For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low at 1080p reaches 363.1 FPS, but the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra still delivering 236.6 FPS. The data shows that even at 4K, the combo can maintain playable frame rates on Medium, while Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits. At 1440p, the gap between High and Ultra is noticeable, but both are at least 159.9 FPS, so the choice depends on whether visual quality or frame rate is more important. At 1080p, all presets deliver at least 236.6 FPS, so the Ultra preset is the clear choice for the best experience.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1017th out of 1800 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of the field. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 66th percentile suggest that the combo is well-matched, but not top-tier. The CPU's nearest rival, the i7-8700K, has an average score of 19210, just 0.1% lower than the i5-12400F's 19221. The GPU's nearest rival, the RX 6600M, scores 23321, 0.6% higher than the RTX 4060's 23181. These small deltas indicate that the combo's performance is typical for its hardware class. The CPU's multi-thread score of 16518 in Cinebench R23 and single-thread score of 2332 show a balanced processor. The GPU's passmark G3D score of 19545 and compute score of 9213 further characterize its capabilities. In Roblox, the combo's rank reflects that many other combinations, including those with lower-end GPUs, can achieve similar frame rates due to the game's low system requirements. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide ample processing power for Roblox's physics and logic. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game's graphics. The combo's rank of 1017 out of 1800 means it sits in the upper half of the field, but the small deltas to its nearest rivals suggest that performance is tightly clustered around this tier.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear drop as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 292.4 at 1080p to 197 at 1440p and 113.2 at 4K. This represents a substantial reduction, with the 4K figure being considerably lower than the 1080p figure. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (2332 in Cinebench R23) suggests it is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. As resolution climbs, the GPU's workload increases, and the data indicates that the RTX 4060 becomes the primary constraint at 4K, where even Low settings only reach 137 FPS. The scaling pattern is consistent across presets: at Low, 1080p yields 363.1 FPS, 1440p 246.1, and 4K 137; at Ultra, the figures are 236.6, 159.9, and 92.7 respectively. This indicates that the GPU's rendering capacity is the main bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's headroom remains sufficient. The memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s and 8 GB VRAM are adequate, but the GPU's compute power (15.11 TFLOPS) is the limiting factor when pixel count increases. The drop from 1080p to 4K is more pronounced at higher presets, suggesting that the GPU's fill rate and shading units are stressed. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost of 4.40 GHz, do not show any signs of bottlenecking, as the FPS scales with resolution in a manner consistent with GPU-bound rendering.