Roblox

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers remarkably high frame rates in Roblox, even at the most demanding settings. Roblox is a sandbox title that is often considered light on hardware, but the measured data shows the combination still varies in performance depending on resolution and preset. The average frame rates range from a low of 76 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 308 FPS at 1080p Low, proving the CPU and GPU are well matched for this title. At every resolution, the Low and Medium presets outperform the High and Ultra presets, which is expected given the scaling of graphical load. A key point emerges from the data: at 1080p, even the most demanding "Ultra" setting delivers an average of 201 FPS, while the "Low" setting reaches 308 FPS. This indicates the CPU and GPU both have significant headroom, and even the most demanding settings are far above the threshold for a smooth experience. The below sections break down the specific settings, resolutions, and the roles of the processor and graphics card in this result.

Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7600, the settings data shows a clear hierarchy of performance. The measured FPS for the 4K resolution are the most demanding, but even at 4K High, the average is 94 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average climbs to 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. When set to 4K Low, the average FPS increases to 116. The 4K Ultra setting is the only one that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 76 FPS. The minimum FPS for the Ultra setting is not listed, but the average of 76 frames per second is still perfectly playable for most users, though it is a noticeable drop. The "High" preset at 4K gets an average of 94 FPS, which is a bit lower than Medium.

At 1440p, the performance is higher overall. The Low setting averages 206 FPS, Medium averages 187 FPS (with a minimum of 159 and a maximum of 215), and High averages 166 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p averages 134 FPS, which is still very smooth. At 1080p, the differences between settings become even larger. The Low setting hits 308 FPS, Medium 281 FPS (min 239, max 323), and High 248 FPS. Ultra at 1080p is 201 FPS.

The best experience for a 60 Hz or 144 Hz display is easily achieved with any setting. For a 240 Hz or higher refresh rate monitor, the 1080p Low setting is the only one to approach the 300 FPS mark, but 1080p Medium at 281 FPS also provides a very high frame rate. Overall, the data suggests that the "High" preset is the most balanced in terms of visual quality and performance, as it still delivers 94 FPS at 4K and 248 FPS at 1080p. The "Medium" preset is a slightly better choice for a smoother experience, as it consistently outperforms High across all resolutions. For 4K, the "Medium" preset (106 FPS) is recommended over "High" (94 FPS) because it offers better performance with likely minimal visual difference, and it also shows a specific minimum of 90 FPS, which indicates that it is a stable setting. The "Low" preset at 4K (116 FPS) would be the top choice for maximum FPS, but it will compromise visual quality.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS at 1080p is 308 frames per second, achieved with the "Low" settings preset.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo dip below 100 FPS?

A: The only measured data point below 100 FPS is at 3840x2160 (4K) with the "Ultra" preset, which averages 76 FPS. All other settings and resolutions produce an average above 90 FPS.

Q: How does the "High" preset compare to the "Medium" preset in terms of FPS?

A: The "Medium" preset consistently delivers higher average FPS than the "High" preset at all resolutions. For example, at 1440p, Medium averages 187 FPS while High averages 166 FPS. The same pattern is seen at 1080p and 4K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 1080p is 239 FPS, with an average of 281 FPS and a maximum of 323 FPS.

Q: Does the combo have a higher average FPS at 1440p Low (206) than at 4K Medium (106)?

A: Yes, there is a significant gap. The 1440p Low setting averages 206 FPS, which is nearly double the 106 FPS average of the 4K Medium setting. This highlights the resolution scaling impact on performance.

Q: At what settings is the FPS at 4K above 100?

A: The 4K setting with "Medium" preset averages 106 FPS, and the "Low" preset averages 116 FPS. The "High" preset is just below 100 at 94 FPS, and "Ultra" is 76 FPS.

Resolution

The resolution scaling data shows a clear and substantial impact on the frame rate. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K results in a significant drop in FPS across all settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as the resolution increases. The data for the "Medium" preset illustrates this trend well. At 1080p, the average is 281 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 187 FPS, which is a 33% decrease. At 4K, the average further drops to 106 FPS, which is a 62% decrease from the 1080p figure.

The "Low" preset shows a similar trend: 308p, then 206p, then 116p. The "High" preset goes from 248p to 166p to 94p. The "Ultra" preset goes from 201p to 134p to 76p.

The frame rate drops are substantial. Between 1080p and 1440p, the average FPS decreases by roughly 30-35% for all settings. Between 1440p and 4K, the decrease is even larger, roughly 40-45% in most cases. For example, the High preset drops from 166 FPS at 1440p to 94 FPS at 4K, a 43% reduction. This pattern indicates that the rendering load is scaling strongly with resolution, and the GPU is the primary component being stressed. The CPU is clearly capable of handling the game logic at high speeds, as evidenced by the extremely high FPS at 1080p, but the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are what determine the higher resolution performance.

The fact that the drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller than the drop from 1440p to 4K is typical. The jump to 4K quadruples the pixel count relative to 1080p, but the FPS does not drop to a quarter; it drops to about a third for the "Medium" preset (281 to 106). This suggests that while the GPU is a heavy load, the CPU still has enough single-thread performance to keep up, but the GPU is clearly the bottleneck at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2532 out of the 3711 combinations tested for Roblox. This positions the combo in the upper half of all tested systems. The percentile for the CPU is 89, meaning the i7-13700K is faster than 89% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU is at the 57% percentile.

Looking at the rank, 2532 out of 3711 is about the 68th percentile (since 3711 - 2532 = 1179, and 1179 / 3711 = 31.7% of combos are below it). So, this combo is ahead of roughly 68% of the tested systems in the database for Roblox. This is a respectable result, but not in the top tier, which is likely due to the GPU, which is only in the 57th percentile for all GPUs. The CPU, on the other hand, is a high-end processor with a 89th percentile ranking. The score of the combo is likely limited by the GPU at higher resolutions, but the CPU ensures a high frame rate at 1080p.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which has an average score of 46971 and a delta of -0.2% relative to the i7-13700K's average score of 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is also close with an average score of 47022 and a delta of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX is up by 0.5% (score 46654), and the Intel Xeon w3-2535 is also 0.5% higher (score 46653). These differences are minimal, showing the i7-13700K is very competitive with other high-end CPUs.

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which has an average score of 15199 and a delta of -0.2% relative to the RX 7600's average score of 15171. Other rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (score 15082, delta 0.6%), the AMD Radeon 680M (score 15270, delta -0.7%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (score 15063, delta 0.7%). The RX 7600 is therefore in the same performance tier as a number of other GPUs.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It has a large L3 cache of 30 MB shared, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The CPU has a TDP of 125 W. In the database, it has a percentile of 89, indicating it is a highly capable processor.

In the context of Roblox, the CPU is extremely powerful. The game is not particularly known for being demanding on the CPU, but the high core count and clock speed of the i7-13700K ensure that the game logic and any background tasks are handled easily. The single-thread performance is also strong, as seen in the Geekbench single-core score of 2529. Since Roblox is a game that often runs on a single main thread, this strong single-core performance is critical for achieving high frame rates.

The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, often exceeding 200 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would be lower and would not scale as much with the resolution. Instead, the frame rates drop significantly when going to 4K, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 76, which is still a playable level, and this is likely limited by the GPU's pixel processing power, not the CPU's logic processing.

The CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads are more than enough for Roblox. The game is not designed to utilize many cores, so the extra threads will mostly idle, but the high boost clock of 5.40 GHz will ensure fast single-threaded performance. The 30 MB L3 cache is a generous amount, which can help with the game's asset streaming and world data. The benchmark scores for the CPU, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and single-core of 2116, further confirm its high performance. In Roblox specifically, the CPU's single-thread strength is more relevant than its multi-core might. The game's performance data shows that the CPU is more than sufficient for the game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data from the FACT PACK shows the FPS for each resolution and settings preset:

3840x2160 (4K)

• High: 94 FPS
• Low: 116 FPS
• Medium: 106 FPS (min 90, max 122)
• Ultra: 76 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• High: 166 FPS
• Low: 206 FPS
• Medium: 187 FPS (min 159, max 215)
• Ultra: 134 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p)

• High: 248 FPS
• Low: 308 FPS
• Medium: 281 FPS (min 239, max 323)
• Ultra: 201 FPS

At 1080p, the low preset is the fastest at 308 FPS, followed by Medium at 281 FPS, which has a max of 323 FPS. The High preset is 248 FPS, and Ultra is 201 FPS. The data shows a 107 FPS difference between the Low and Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 1440p, the order remains the same, with Low at 206 FPS, Medium at 187, High at 166, and Ultra at 134. The gap between Low and Ultra is 72 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 159 FPS, indicating it is still very smooth.

At 4Kp, the order is slightly different. Low is the fastest at 116 FPS, but Medium is close behind at 106 FPS. High is 94 FPS, and Ultra is 76 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 40 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a min of 90 and a max of 122, which shows a wider range than at lower resolutions. The min of 90 means it is still above 60 FPS, but the variation might be noticeable on a high refresh rate monitor.

The pattern is clear: the FPS decreases with higher settings and higher resolutions. The drop from 1080p to 4K is significant for all settings, with the FPS roughly halving or more. For example, the High preset goes from 248 to 166 to 94, losing over 60% of its FPS from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra preset goes from 201 to 134 to 76, a similar 62% drop.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a mid-range GPU from the Radeon RX 7000 series, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. It has a base clock of 1720 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. It has a TDP of 165W.

In the benchmark database, the GPU has a percentile of 57. The average benchmark score is 15171. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (score 15199, delta -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon 680M (score 15270, delta -0.7%). This puts it in a specific performance tier.

The GPU's role in Roblox is significant, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at 4Kp. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4Kp are substantial, and this is a classic sign of a GPU limit. The 8 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for Roblox, as the game is not a VRAM heavy. The 128-bit bus and 288 GB/s bandwidth are enough for a game with a simple art style.

The GPU's performance is the main limiter at 4Kp, as the CPU is more than capable. The frame rates at 4Kp are 94, 116, 106, and 76 for High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, respectively. The Ultra setting is the only one that falls below 80 FPS average. The GPU has enough power to handle 4Kp with the Medium setting at 106 FPS, which is a good result for a mid-range card. The difference between settings is more pronounced at 1080p, where the FPS range is 308 to 201, but the GPU is less stressed at that resolution.

The GPU's 32 RT cores are present, but the game does not use ray tracing, so they are not relevant. The 2048 shading units are responsible for the pixel and vertex processing. The high boost clock of 2655 MHz helps reach the frame rates, but it is the overall design of the GPU that makes it a good match for the i7-13700K in this game. The data indicates that this combo is well balanced, with the GPU being the limiting factor at high resolutions, but not so much that it cannot deliver a high FPS at lower settings.