Roblox

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers measured frame rates in Roblox across three resolutions and four quality presets. The combination ranks 480th out of 1,800 tested combos, placing it in the upper quartile of the database. The CPU's launch MSRP is $384, and the GPU's launch MSRP is 1,199 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent and substantial drop when moving from 1080p to 4K across all four quality presets. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 502.9 at 1920x1080 to 192.9 at 3840x2160. At Medium, the drop is from 454.3 to 173.9. High settings go from 401.7 to 150.3, and Ultra from 327 to 126.7. The magnitude of the reduction is similar for each preset, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The fact that even at 1080p Low the frame rate reaches 502.9 suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions; the i7-14700KF's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6290 and multi-core score of 44557 support its capability to drive high frame rates in a game like Roblox, which is often CPU-sensitive at low settings.

The relative ordering of presets remains unchanged at every resolution: Low yields the highest FPS, followed by Medium, then High, and Ultra the lowest. At 4K, the spread between Low and Ultra is 192.9 versus 126.7, a gap of 66.2 FPS. At 1080p, the same two presets differ by 175.9 FPS (502.9 vs 327). This widening gap at lower resolutions suggests that the CPU can still push more frames when the GPU load is reduced, but the GPU's performance ceiling becomes more apparent as resolution increases. The data indicates that for a 4K display, the GPU is the limiting component, while at 1080p the system is capable of extremely high frame rates that exceed most display refresh rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 267.2.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 480th out of 1,800 tested combos.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF is in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The CPU's launch MSRP is $384.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The GPU's launch MSRP is 1,199 USD.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 480 out of 1,800 places it in the upper quartile of the database, but it is notably lower than the individual percentiles of its components. The CPU sits in the 96th percentile, and the GPU in the 83rd, yet the combined performance in Roblox only reaches the 73rd percentile of all combos (since 480/1800 = 0.2667, meaning it outperforms 73.3% of tested systems). This discrepancy suggests that Roblox's performance is not solely determined by raw CPU and GPU power; other factors such as memory bandwidth, storage speed, or game-specific optimizations may play a role.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i7-14700KF is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-14700K (deltaPct 0), 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, and 1.3% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270. These small deltas indicate that the CPU is competitive with top-tier processors. The GPU, meanwhile, is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, 1.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, and 1.6% behind the NVIDIA Tesla M40. The RTX 3080 Ti's performance is closely matched with these high-end cards, yet its 83rd percentile ranking reflects that many GPUs outperform it.

The gap between the combo's rank and the component percentiles may also be due to the game's engine. Roblox is a sandbox title with a release date of 2006-08-31, and its rendering workload may not scale perfectly with the latest hardware. The measured FPS values, however, are exceptionally high—even at 4K Ultra, the average is 126.7 FPS, which is well above typical 60 Hz displays. This indicates that the combo is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay at any resolution tested.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver average FPS above 300, with Ultra at 327. Since even the highest quality setting exceeds 300 FPS, Ultra is the clear recommendation for 1080p users; there is no performance penalty that would justify lowering settings. At 2560x1440, Ultra yields 218.1 FPS, which is still above 144 Hz, so Ultra is again the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. For 4K (3840x2160), the situation is more nuanced. Ultra drops to 126.7 FPS, which is below 144 Hz but still above 60 Hz. High settings provide 150.3 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 144 Hz. Therefore, for a 144 Hz 4K display, High is the highest preset that maintains a frame rate above the refresh rate. If the display is 60 Hz or 120 Hz, Ultra may be acceptable, but High offers a better balance for high-refresh 4K panels.

The data also shows that the difference between Medium and High at 4K is 173.9 versus 150.3, a gap of 23.6 FPS. This suggests that High provides a meaningful visual upgrade over Medium while still keeping frame rates high. At 1440p, the gap between Medium and High is 306.9 versus 267.2, a difference of 39.7 FPS, but both are well above 144 Hz. For users who prioritize visual fidelity, Ultra at 1440p is still viable at 218.1 FPS. In summary, the recommended presets are Ultra for 1080p and 1440p, and High for 4K when targeting 144 Hz.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists all measured average FPS values from the FACT PACK.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 150.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 192.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 173.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 126.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 267.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 333.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 306.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 218.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 401.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 502.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 454.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 327 |

The data shows a clear monotonic relationship: at each resolution, FPS decreases as settings increase from Low to Ultra. The largest absolute difference between Low and Ultra occurs at 1080p, where the gap is 175.9 FPS (502.9 vs 327). At 1440p, the gap is 115.7 FPS (333.8 vs 218.1), and at 4K it is 66.2 FPS (192.9 vs 126.7). This pattern indicates that the GPU's performance ceiling is more easily reached at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU can still push frame rates higher when the GPU load is reduced. The 4K Ultra result of 126.7 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making the combo suitable for high-refresh 4K gaming with some settings adjustments. Overall, the measured FPS values demonstrate that this CPU-GPU pairing delivers excellent performance in Roblox across all tested configurations.