Roblox

This combo pairs the Intel Core i5-14600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, delivering strong performance in Roblox across all tested resolutions. The data shows a system that is clearly CPU-bound at 1080p, with the GPU becoming a more significant factor only at the highest settings and at 4K. With a combo rank of 1112 out of 1800 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the lower-middle portion of the database, yet the measured frame rates tell a story of smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The Core i5-14600KF and RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1112th out of 1800 tested combos for Roblox, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all pairings. This rank is heavily influenced by the CPU's dominant position in the benchmark hierarchy. The i5-14600KF holds a 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49367. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic suite include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 49166 (a 0.4% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 49062 (a 0.6% delta). The data indicates the processor is a top-tier performer, outpacing its direct sibling by a small margin and even edging out AMD's flagship 16-core part from the previous generation.

However, the GPU is a relative weak point in this pairing. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, a -0.5% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006, a 0.9% delta). This creates an imbalance: the CPU is a high-end part capable of feeding frames at a tremendous rate, while the GPU, though competent, is a mid-range performer by today's standards. The combo's overall rank of 1112 reflects this bottleneck, as the pairing is held back by the graphics card in a game that can be heavily CPU-dependent at lower resolutions. The fact that the combo ranks below the 50th percentile of all combos, despite having a top-7% CPU, underscores the GPU's limiting role in the overall equation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node and houses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Its memory runs at 1750 MHz, yielding a 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. It features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Roblox, the GPU's role is particularly interesting because the game is not graphically demanding by modern standards. At 1080p, the GPU is far from being the limiting factor, as the CPU can push frame rates well beyond what the graphics card can render. The RTX 2070 SUPER's compute capabilities are still substantial, with a PassMark G3D score of 18169, but the game's simple geometry and lighting mean that the GPU's raw throughput is rarely taxed. The 8 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for Roblox at any setting, even at 4K, since the game does not use large texture sets or complex shaders that would stress memory capacity. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it is a capable mid-range part, but in this context, its performance headroom is largely untapped until the resolution and settings are pushed to their maximum.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic CPU-bound scenario that transitions to a more balanced load as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low setting reaching 339 FPS and the High setting hitting 274.3 FPS. These numbers are far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, indicating that the CPU is doing the heavy lifting and the GPU is not being fully utilized. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant drop, with High settings falling from 274.3 FPS to 181.9 FPS, a 33.7% decrease. This drop is more pronounced than what would be expected from a purely GPU-bound scenario, suggesting that the CPU is still the primary limiter but the GPU is starting to take on more work.

Moving from 1440p to 4K, the frame rate drop becomes even steeper. At High settings, the FPS falls from 181.9 to 102.3, a 43.7% reduction. This sharp decline indicates that the GPU is now becoming the dominant bottleneck, as the increased pixel count demands more from the RTX 2070 SUPER's shading units and memory bandwidth. The Ultra setting at 4K produces 81.4 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU's limits. The data suggests that at 1080p, the i5-14600KF is capable of driving frame rates well above 300 FPS in lighter scenes, but the RTX 2070 SUPER caps the system at around 339 FPS even at Low settings. The transition point where the GPU becomes the primary limiter appears to be between 1440p and 4K, where the resolution scaling begins to heavily impact performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system delivers outstanding performance. The Low setting achieves 339 FPS, while Medium drops slightly to 307.1 FPS. High settings produce 274.3 FPS, and Ultra is the most demanding at 221.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 117.9 FPS, a 34.8% reduction, which shows that even at the highest settings, the system maintains frame rates well above the 144 Hz threshold for competitive gaming. The CPU's strength is evident here, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with the graphical load, indicating that the GPU is not the limiting factor.

At 1440p, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU's increasing influence. Low settings produce 226.4 FPS, which drops to 204.7 FPS at Medium and 181.9 FPS at High. Ultra settings yield 146.7 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate for most users. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 79.7 FPS, a 35.2% reduction, which is similar to the 1080p scaling. This suggests that the CPU is still the primary driver at this resolution, but the GPU is beginning to contribute to the performance ceiling.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 126.8 FPS, which is still a good result for a 4K resolution. Medium settings drop to 114.5 FPS, and High settings fall to 102.3 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, producing 81.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 45.4 FPS, a 35.8% reduction, which is consistent with the lower resolutions. However, the absolute frame rates are much lower, indicating that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are being fully taxed at this resolution. The system is still capable of delivering a smooth 60+ FPS experience at 4K on Ultra, but the headroom for high refresh rate gaming at 4K is limited.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core i5-14600KF compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-14600KF scores 49367 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166) and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49062). It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P (49595) by 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it stack against its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER is at the 65th percentile for all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. It is 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307) and 0.9% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006).

Q: At which resolution does the GPU become the primary bottleneck?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiter between 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, frame rates are extremely high (up to 339 FPS), suggesting CPU-bound behavior. At 4K, the FPS drops to 102.3 at High settings, showing a 43.7% reduction from 1440p, which points to GPU limitations.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming with this combo?

A: At 1080p, the system achieves 221.1 FPS on Ultra and 339 FPS on Low, making it ideal for 240 Hz monitors. At 1440p, the Ultra setting still delivers 146.7 FPS, which is sufficient for 144 Hz gaming.

Q: How much does the Ultra setting impact performance compared to Low at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Ultra setting produces 81.4 FPS, which is 45.4 FPS lower than the Low setting's 126.8 FPS. This represents a 35.8% performance reduction when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the combo's overall rank of 1112?

A: The CPU is the stronger component, ranking in the 93rd percentile for all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 65th percentile for all GPUs. The combo's rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's relatively weaker performance, as the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates than the GPU can render.