Roblox

Roblox is not a typical GPU stress test, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER confirms this. The game's frame rates remain exceptionally high across all resolutions, but the pattern of performance scaling reveals where the bottleneck truly lies. At 1080p High settings, the combo produces 247 FPS average, which is already well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The jump to 1440p shows a significant drop to 165 FPS, a 33% reduction that points to the GPU beginning to take on more work. At 4K High, the average falls to 93 FPS, a 44% drop from 1440p. This scaling curve is steep, yet the absolute numbers are still playable, suggesting that while the resolution is increasing the load, the CPU has enough headroom to keep feeding frames.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear trend: Roblox becomes progressively more GPU-bound as resolution increases, but even at 4K, the RTX 2060 SUPER is not overwhelmed. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS falls from 247 to 165, a 33% reduction. This is a substantial drop, but the frame rate remains above 144 Hz, which is a common target for high-refresh monitors. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings is even more pronounced, with the average falling from 165 to 93 FPS, a 44% reduction. This indicates that the GPU's pixel throughput is becoming the limiting factor at 4K, as the number of pixels quadruples from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU's workload for game logic and physics remains relatively static.

At lower settings, the scaling pattern shifts. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 308 FPS average, which is a massive number for any game. At 1440p Low, it drops to 205 FPS, and at 4K Low, it still manages 116 FPS. The delta between Low and High settings at the same resolution is telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low (308 FPS) and High (247 FPS) is 61 FPS, or about 20%. At 4K, the difference between Low (116 FPS) and High (93 FPS) is 23 FPS, also about 20%. This consistency suggests that the settings are having a similar relative impact across resolutions, but the absolute headroom at 1080p is so large that the CPU is likely the primary limiter, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher frame rates.

The Medium preset offers a middle ground, with 280 FPS at 1080p, 187 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows 238 at 1080p, 159 at 1440p, and 90 at 4K. These minimums are still high, indicating that the combo does not suffer from severe frame-time spikes, even when the GPU is pushed harder. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, as it provides a 165 FPS average on High, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold and demonstrates a balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the bottleneck, as the frame rates are so high that the GPU is not being fully utilized. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, but it manages to keep the game playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2097 out of 3010 tested combos for Roblox. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible pairings, which is a surprising result given the high absolute frame rates. The rank is determined by the average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions, and while this combo performs well in isolation, many other systems with more powerful GPUs or CPUs achieve even higher frame rates in Roblox. The 30th percentile ranking indicates that about 70% of the tested combos in the database deliver better average performance in this specific game.

This ranking is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather of the competitive landscape. The combo's performance is more than adequate for a smooth experience, but it is not at the top of the charts. The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER, while a capable card, is not the fastest option for Roblox, and the Core Ultra 5 225, while strong, is not the fastest CPU either. The combination of the two creates a system that is balanced but not extreme. The rank of 2097 out of 3010 means that this combo is in the 69th percentile, meaning it is better than 69% of the tested systems, but there is still a significant portion of the database that outperforms it. This suggests that for users seeking the absolute maximum frame rates in Roblox, higher-tier components would be necessary, but for a mainstream setup, this pairing offers solid performance.

The ranking also highlights the nature of Roblox's engine, which can be highly sensitive to both CPU and GPU performance. While the GPU is important for resolution scaling, the CPU's single-threaded performance is crucial for handling the game's physics and scripting. The Core Ultra 5 225 has a high boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a strong single-core score of 3655 in Cinebench R23, which helps in maintaining high frame rates. However, the fact that this combo ranks in the lower half suggests that other CPUs with even higher single-threaded performance, or GPUs with more raw power, can push the game even further.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. For Roblox, this level of memory and bandwidth is more than sufficient. The game is not known for being a VRAM hog, and the 8 GB capacity ensures that textures and assets can be stored without issue, even at 4K resolution. The data supports this, as the frame rates at 4K High (93 FPS) are still respectable, indicating that the GPU is not running out of memory and causing stutters or texture thrashing.

The GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are responsible for the pixel throughput that drives resolution scaling. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s is a theoretical maximum, and the measured FPS shows that the card can handle Roblox's visual load effectively. The boost clock of 1650 MHz is the key to the card's performance, as it allows the GPU to push higher frame rates when the thermal and power limits permit. The card's TDP is 175 W, and it requires a 450 W power supply, which is a standard requirement for this class of card.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, which is very close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, deltaPct -0.4) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, deltaPct -0.5). This indicates that the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER is roughly on par with these other GPUs in general compute tasks. However, in Roblox specifically, the measured FPS shows that the card is capable of delivering high frame rates, but the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 76, which is a 31% reduction from 4K High (93 FPS). This suggests that the Ultra preset adds significant visual effects, such as higher-quality shadows and anti-aliasing, which put more strain on the GPU's shading units and texture units.

FAQ

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

A: The combo achieves an average of 247 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 106, with a minimum of 90 FPS. At High settings, the average drops to 93 FPS. This indicates that 4K is playable, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Roblox?

A: The data suggests that 2560x1440 on High settings offers the best balance, with an average of 165 FPS and a minimum of 159 FPS on Medium, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 308 FPS average, which is exceptionally high. The fact that the frame rate does not increase significantly when lowering settings from High to Low at 1080p suggests that the CPU is the primary limiter, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames faster.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, while the RTX 3060 Mobile has a score of 18159, a delta of -0.4%. This indicates that the two GPUs offer nearly identical general performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 159 FPS, which ensures a smooth experience without significant frame drops.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, featuring a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. In Roblox, the CPU's single-threaded performance is critical, as the game's engine often relies on a single primary thread for game logic and physics. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655 is strong, and its single-thread Passmark score of 4412 confirms its capability. This is why the combo can achieve such high frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's high boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures that the main game thread can be processed quickly, minimizing latency and allowing for high FPS.

The CPU has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, which helps in reducing memory latency and improving data access speeds. While Roblox may not be heavily dependent on cache size, the efficient cache hierarchy of the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process, ensures that the CPU can handle the game's instructions without delays. The CPU's 65 W TDP also means it can sustain high boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame rates during extended gaming sessions.

In terms of overall performance, the Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938 and ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945, deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, deltaPct -0.4). These scores are nearly identical, indicating that the Ultra 5 225 is on par with these competing processors in general multi-threaded tasks. However, for Roblox, the single-core performance is more relevant, and the high boost clock of 4.90 GHz gives it an advantage in handling the game's primary thread.

The data shows that at 1080p Low, the FPS is 308, which is likely close to the CPU's maximum frame generation capability. The fact that raising the settings to High only reduces the FPS to 247, a 20% drop, suggests that the CPU can still feed the GPU, but the GPU's workload is increasing. At 1440p and 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but the CPU's strong single-threaded performance ensures that it does not cause frame drops or stutters.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for this combo. For users with a 1080p monitor, the High preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 247 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most gaming monitors. While the Low preset offers a higher 308 FPS, the visual quality improvement from High is worth the 61 FPS reduction, as the frame rate is still exceptionally smooth. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 201 FPS, which is still excellent, but the visual difference between High and Ultra may not be as significant as the performance cost.

For 1440p displays, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides an average of 187 FPS with a minimum of 159 FPS. This ensures that the frame rate stays above 144 Hz even in demanding scenes. The High preset at 1440p delivers 165 FPS average, which is also excellent, but the minimum FPS data is not provided for High. Based on the Medium preset's minimum of 159 FPS, it is safe to assume that High will have a slightly lower minimum, but it should still be playable. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 134 FPS, which is still smooth, but for competitive play, the higher frame rates of Medium or High are preferable.

At 4K, the options are more limited. The Medium preset offers an average of 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS, which is the most balanced choice for a smooth 4K experience. The High preset at 93 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset's higher average and minimum provide a more consistent frame rate. The Low preset at 116 FPS is the fastest, but the visual quality may be too compromised. The Ultra preset at 76 FPS is the most demanding and should be avoided if a 60 FPS minimum is desired, as the data shows it is the lowest performing setting. Therefore, for 4K, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation, as it balances visual fidelity with performance, ensuring the game remains fluid.