Roblox

Roblox is a sandbox title with a long service life, and its performance profile is distinct from most modern AAA releases. The data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER shows a combination that is heavily tilted toward CPU capability at lower resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint only at 4K. The benchmark results reveal that this pairing produces extremely high frame rates across all tested settings, with the measured average FPS figures ranging from 83 at the most demanding configuration to 339 at the lightest. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the role of each component, and how this specific combo ranks among the thousands of tested configurations in the database.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the shifting bottleneck between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 339 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 226 FPS, a reduction of 33%. Stepping up to 4K Low yields 128 FPS, which is a further 43% drop from 1440p. This steep decline as resolution increases indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts; the CPU is capable of feeding far more frames than the GPU can render at these resolutions.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For High settings, the average FPS goes from 272 at 1080p, to 182 at 1440p, and finally to 103 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 33%, and from 1440p to 4K is 43% — identical to the Low preset's scaling. This consistency strongly suggests that the GPU's rendering workload scales linearly with resolution, and the CPU overhead is not a significant factor until frame rates approach the 300+ FPS range.

At the Ultra preset, the frame rates are lower across the board, but the relative scaling remains similar: 221 FPS at 1080p, 148 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS is the lowest measured average in the entire dataset for this combo. Interestingly, the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 33%, matching the other presets, which reinforces the idea that the performance ceiling at these resolutions is set by the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, not by the CPU's processing speed.

The data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Roblox at all tested resolutions, as the game does not appear to be memory-capacity limited. The primary limiting component is the GPU's compute and fillrate capabilities, which scale down as resolution increases. The CPU, with its high single-thread performance, only becomes a potential bottleneck at 1080p Low where 339 FPS is achieved; at that point, the frame time is around 2.9 milliseconds, which is approaching the limits of what a processor can sustain.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features a TU104 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process. It operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The GPU's memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications place the card in the 65th percentile of all GPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score is 20282.

The measured FPS data indicates that this GPU is well-matched to Roblox's requirements. Even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains an average of 83 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p High, the average jumps to 182 FPS, and at 1080p High, it reaches 272 FPS. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (version 12_2) is relevant because Roblox has been updating its rendering pipeline, and the card also supports Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6, providing compatibility across different API paths.

When comparing the RTX 2070 SUPER to its nearest rivals in the database, its performance is tightly clustered. The benchmark data shows it is 1% slower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, 1.2% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 1.3% slower than the Intel Arc B570, and 1.5% slower than the Intel Arc A750. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 2070 SUPER's raw compute performance is comparable to these other cards, but the measured FPS in Roblox will depend on driver optimization and the specific workload. The card's FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s are the key metrics that drive the resolution scaling seen in the data.

The GPU's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized by Roblox, which is primarily a rasterization-based game. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) provides sufficient bandwidth for the game's texture streaming and geometry, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from Low to Ultra settings. At 4K Ultra, the card's 64 ROPs are likely the limiting factor, as the fillrate demands increase significantly at that resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 1711th out of 3010 tested combos in Roblox. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all tested configurations, which is a middle-of-the-pack result. However, it is important to contextualize this rank: the database includes many high-end and modern components, and Roblox is a game that can run on a wide range of hardware. A rank of 1711 out of 3010 means that roughly 57% of tested combos perform better, but the actual frame rates are still very high.

The CPU in this combo, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, is a 10-core, 10-thread processor with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It is built on a 3 nm process and has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. In the database, this CPU ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36938. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5%). This indicates that the CPU's processing power is competitive with those alternatives, but the combo rank of 1711 is influenced by the GPU's performance.

The combo rank of 1711 is more indicative of the GPU's position in the market. The RTX 2070 SUPER is an end-of-life product from 2019, and its performance is now surpassed by many newer cards. The combo's rank suggests that while the CPU is strong, the GPU holds the overall result back relative to newer pairings. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is more than capable of delivering a smooth experience in Roblox at all tested settings, so the rank should not be interpreted as a poor result — it simply reflects the age of the GPU component.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing's strength lies in its CPU. The Core Ultra 5 225's single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655, is excellent and helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (339 FPS) is in the upper range of what is achievable, and this is likely due to the CPU's high boost clock and efficient architecture.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combo depends on the target resolution and the user's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. At 4K, the High preset delivers an average of 103 FPS, which is a good balance; the Ultra preset drops to 83 FPS, while the Medium preset offers 116 FPS. For a 60 Hz display at 4K, any of these presets would work, but High is recommended as it provides a solid frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality.

At 1440p, the High preset yields 182 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset offers 206 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 226 FPS. The Ultra preset is still playable at 148 FPS, but the difference between High and Ultra may not be visually significant in Roblox's stylized graphics. For most users at 1440p, the High preset is the best choice, as it provides a high frame rate with good visuals.

At 1080p, the frame rates are so high that the choice of preset is less critical. The Low preset achieves 339 FPS, Medium 308 FPS, High 272 FPS, and Ultra 221 FPS. All of these are above the refresh rate of most monitors, so the user can select the Ultra preset for maximum visual quality without worrying about frame rate drops. The data shows that even at Ultra, the combo maintains an average above 200 FPS, which is more than sufficient for competitive play.

The measured data also includes min FPS values for the Medium preset at each resolution: 99 FPS at 4K, 175 FPS at 1440p, and 262 FPS at 1080p. These minimums indicate that the frame pacing is stable, with no significant drops below the average. This suggests that the combo can handle sudden gameplay moments without stuttering, making the Medium preset a safe choice for users who prioritize consistency over maximum visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low setting produces an average of 339 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the dataset. The Medium setting averages 308 FPS, with a minimum of 262 FPS and a maximum of 354 FPS. The High setting averages 272 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 221 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 118 FPS, showing that the settings have a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low setting averages 226 FPS, which is a 33% drop from 1080p Low. The Medium setting averages 206 FPS, with a minimum of 175 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS. The High setting averages 182 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 148 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 78 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the Low setting averages 128 FPS, the Medium setting averages 116 FPS (with a minimum of 99 FPS and a maximum of 134 FPS), the High setting averages 103 FPS, and the Ultra setting averages 83 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 45 FPS, which is the smallest of the three resolutions. This confirms that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the frame rate differences between settings are compressed.

The data shows a clear trend: as resolution increases, the absolute frame rates drop, and the relative difference between settings presets narrows. This is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain very high frame rates, and the settings have a larger impact because the GPU is not fully saturated. At 4K, the GPU is fully utilized, and the settings have a smaller impact on the average FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Roblox?

A: The highest average FPS is 339, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: At 4K resolution, what is the difference in average FPS between the Low and Ultra presets?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 128 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 83 FPS, a difference of 45 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU in this combo compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938, which is 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36945), and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 175 FPS, with an average of 206 FPS and a maximum of 237 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Roblox?

A: The combo ranks 1711th out of 3010 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the database.

Q: Does the GPU support DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (version 12_2), as well as Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture and built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it is not multiplier-unlocked.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25891 in multicore and 3655 in single-core. In PassMark, it achieves a multithread score of 30459 and a single-thread score of 4412. These scores place the CPU in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating that it is a high-performing processor. The nearest rivals, all within 0.5% of its average score, include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and Intel Core i9-12900T.

In the context of Roblox, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and script execution. Roblox is known to be CPU-intensive, particularly in complex user-generated worlds with many objects and scripts. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 339 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at that resolution. The high single-thread score of 3655 in Cinebench R23 is particularly important, as Roblox's main thread often becomes the bottleneck in CPU-bound scenarios.

The CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads are more than sufficient for Roblox, which typically does not scale well beyond a few threads. The high boost clock of 4.90 GHz ensures that the main thread can execute quickly, maintaining high frame rates. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s is also adequate, as Roblox does not heavily stress memory bandwidth. The data shows that the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and it is capable of supporting even a more powerful GPU if the user were to upgrade in the future. The combo rank of 1711 is primarily held back by the GPU's age, not the CPU's capabilities.