Roblox

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a remarkably smooth Roblox experience across all tested resolutions and settings. The data shows average frame rates ranging from 112 FPS at 4K Ultra to 454 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this combination is never bottlenecked to the point of discomfort, even at the most demanding settings. The benchmark results consistently place this combo well above the thresholds needed for fluid gameplay, with the lowest recorded average still being 112 FPS. This analysis examines the resolution scaling, CPU and GPU roles, and frame rate breakdowns to clarify precisely how this hardware handles Roblox, based solely on the provided measured data.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling behavior reveals the dynamic between CPU and GPU demands in Roblox. At 1080p High, the combo produces an average of 365 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 244 FPS, a 33% reduction. Moving to 4K High, the average falls further to 138 FPS, a 62% reduction from 1080p High and a 43% reduction from 1440p High. This pattern indicates a strong scaling with pixel count, which suggests the GPU is becoming a significant limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Looking at Low settings, the scaling is somewhat less severe. At 1080p Low, the average is 454 FPS. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 303 FPS, a 33% reduction. At 4K Low, the average drops to 171 FPS, a 62% reduction from 1080p Low. The relative scaling from 1080p to 1440p is nearly identical between Low and High settings. The drop from 1440p to 4K is also similar. This consistency points to a resolution-driven bottleneck rather than a settings-driven one.

The medium settings data shows a similar trend, with 1080p Medium at 413 FPS, 1440p Medium at 276 FPS, and 4K Medium at 156 FPS. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p and from 1440p to 4K remain consistent with the other settings. This uniform scaling across all settings strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at these higher resolutions. The CPU appears to have enough headroom to feed the GPU at each resolution, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the number of pixels being rendered.

When comparing Ultra settings, the scaling pattern holds. 1080p Ultra averages 296 FPS, 1440p Ultra averages 198 FPS, and 4K Ultra averages 112 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest average recorded for this combo, but it still remains above 60 FPS. The data indicates that the GPU is the main constraint at Ultra settings, especially at 4K, where the average of 112 FPS is the lowest in the entire measured set. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 33% and the 1440p to 4K drop of 43% are consistent across all settings, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the performance at these resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF features 12 cores, 20 threads, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz. Its architecture is Alder Lake, and the L3 cache is 25 MB shared. The CPU's benchmark results, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071, indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. In Roblox, the CPU's role is to prepare frames for the GPU, and the frame rates at lower resolutions reflect its capability.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 454 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire test set. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor even at this low resolution, as the GPU is able to render frames at a very high rate. At 1440p Low, the average is 303 FPS, which is still quite high. The fact that the frame rates drop as resolution increases, even at Low settings, indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the CPU is capable of sustaining high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The CPU's multi-thread performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 14367, shows that it can handle many concurrent tasks. However, Roblox is not typically a heavily multithreaded game, so the single-thread performance, reflected in a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 12165 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2255, is also relevant. The 12 cores and 20 threads provide enough processing power for the game's logic, physics, and rendering tasks.

The CPU's percentile rank against all CPUs is 85, indicating it is in the top 15% of CPUs when comparing average benchmark scores. This high percentile suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in most scenarios. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, has an average score that is nearly identical, with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-13600T is 0.2% higher. These close scores show that the CPU is in a competitive performance tier, but the exact frame rates in Roblox are more influenced by the GPU at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo averages 296 FPS. This is the third-highest frame rate at 1080p, with only Low and Medium settings producing higher results.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra average compare to the 1440p Ultra average?

A: The 4K Ultra average is 112 FPS, while the 1440p Ultra average is 198 FPS. This represents a 43% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings.

Q: Are there any recorded minimum or maximum FPS values?

A: Yes, the only records with minimum and maximum values are at Medium settings. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 133 FPS and the maximum is 179 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 235 FPS and the maximum is 317 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 351 FPS and the maximum is 475 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 454 FPS, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. This is followed by 413 FPS at 1080p Medium and 365 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does this combo rank in Roblox?

A: The combo ranks 1234 out of 3711 tested in Roblox. This places it in the upper portion of the tested combinations.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 112 FPS, achieved at 4K with Ultra settings. This is still a high frame rate, and the next lowest is 138 FPS at 4K High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the measured FPS results are as follows:

• Low: 454 FPS average
• Medium: 413 FPS average (351 FPS minimum, 475 FPS maximum)
• High: 365 FPS average
• Ultra: 296 FPS average

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both capable of delivering very high frame rates. The Low setting produces the highest average, while the Medium setting has a recorded minimum of 351 FPS and a maximum of 475 FPS. The High setting delivers 365 FPS, and the Ultra setting delivers 296 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 158 FPS, indicating the impact of settings on performance.

At 1440p, the measured FPS results are:

• Low: 303 FPS average
• Medium: 276 FPS average (235 FPS minimum, 317 FPS maximum)
• High: 244 FPS average
• Ultra: 198 FPS average

The 1440p results show a consistent drop from the 1080p results. The Low setting is 303 FPS, which is a 33% drop from the 1080p Low. The Medium setting is 276 FPS, with a minimum of 235 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS. The High setting is 244 FPS, and the Ultra setting is 198 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 105 FPS.

At 4K, the measured FPS results are:

• Low: 171 FPS average
• Medium: 156 FPS average (133 FPS minimum, 179 FPS maximum)
• High: 138 FPS average
• Ultra: 112 FPS average

The 4K results are significantly lower than the 1080p results. The Low setting is 171 FPS, which is a 62% drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium setting is 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. The High setting is 138 FPS, and the Ultra setting is 112 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest recorded average in the entire set, but it still provides a smooth experience.

The 1080p Medium result is the only setting with a recorded minimum and maximum that is above 350 FPS. The 1440p Medium result has a wider range, with a minimum of 235 FPS and a maximum of 317 FPS. The 4K Medium result has a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS, which is a 46 FPS spread. These measured ranges give an idea of the frame time variance at different resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. The boost clock is 2430 MHz, and the game clock is 2124 MHz. The GPU has 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. Its pixel rate is 233.3 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 583.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 37.32 TFLOPS.

The GPU's benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4157, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 18290, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 54228. The Passmark G3D score is 24176, and the Passmark GPU compute score is 13473. The GPU has a percentile of 51, meaning it is in the 51st percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's performance in Roblox is clearly influenced by resolution. At 1080p, the GPU is not the main bottleneck, as the CPU is capable of delivering frame rates up to 454 FPS. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than enough for Roblox, as the game does not have high memory requirements. The GPU's clock speeds are high, and the data shows that the GPU is capable of producing high frame rates at all settings.

The nearest rivals of the GPU, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, have an average score that is 0.5% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT has an average score that is 1.8% higher. These scores are not directly comparable to in-game, but they indicate that the GPU is positioned in the lower half of the performance spectrum. However, the measured FPS in Roblox are very high, as the game is not graphically demanding.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best preset for the most balanced experience is Medium. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 413, with a minimum of 351 FPS and a maximum of 475 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 276 FPS, with a minimum of 235 and a maximum of 317. At 4K Medium, the average is 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. The Medium preset provides a high frame rate with the only recorded minimum and maximum values in the data set, giving a sense of frame pacing.

The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates, with 454 FPS at 1080p, 303 FPS at 1440p, and 171 FPS at 4K. However, Low settings may reduce visual quality, so it is not recommended for visual fidelity. The High preset delivers 365 FPS at 1080p, 244 FPS at 1440p, and 138 FPS at 4K. This is a good balance between visual quality and performance, but the Medium preset offers a similar experience with a higher minimum frame rate.

The Ultra preset delivers lower frame rates, with 296 FPS at 1080p, 198 FPS at 1440p, and 112 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest, but it is still above 60 FPS. The Medium preset is the best option for those who want a high frame rate and good visuals, as it is the only preset with recorded minimum and maximum values. The data shows that Medium provides a stable performance across all resolutions, with the minimum frame rate remaining high enough for smooth gameplay.

For players with a 1080p monitor, the High preset at 365 FPS is a strong choice, but the Medium preset at 413 FPS is even better, with a minimum of 351 FPS. For 1440p, the Medium preset provides 276 FPS, which is ideal. For 4K, the Medium preset still provides a solid experience at 156 FPS. The Medium preset is the best compromise between visual quality and frame rate, as it offers high frame rates with a confirmed minimum.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1234 out of 3711 tested combos in Roblox. This puts it in the top 33% of all tested combinations. The rank is based on the average FPS across all measured settings and resolutions. The high average frame rates, which exceed 100 FPS at all resolutions and settings, contribute to this rank. The lowest average FPS is 112 FPS, which is still a high frame rate, and the highest is 454 FPS.

The CPU has an 85th percentile ranking, and the GPU has a 51st percentile ranking. The combination of a high-ranking CPU and a mid-ranking GPU results in a combo that is well-suited for Roblox. The CPU's high single-thread performance is particularly beneficial, as Roblox is often CPU-bound at lower resolutions. The GPU's high memory bandwidth and 16 GB of VRAM are also sufficient for the game's needs.

The rank of 1234 out of 3711 indicates that there are many combinations that perform better, but the frame rates are so high that the rank is not a concern for playability. The combo is in the top 33% of tested combos, which is a strong result. The nearest rival CPUs have average scores that are very close, with deltas of -0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.2%, but the GPU data is more variable.

The combo's rank is a result of the high frame rates across all settings. The 4K Ultra average of 112 FPS is a clear sign of the GPU's capability. The 1080p Low average of 454 FPS is a sign of the CPU's capability. The GPU's percentile of 51 suggests it is not the highest-end GPU, but the data shows it is more than enough for Roblox. The rank of 1234 out of 3711 is a solid performance, and the combo delivers a smooth experience in Roblox.