Roblox

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Roblox with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers an average of 280 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 187 FPS, a reduction of 33%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 106 FPS, which is 62% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2060 becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count rises.

The scaling behavior changes with settings. At High settings, the 1080p average is 225 FPS, dropping to 150 FPS at 1440p (a 33% decrease) and 85 FPS at 4K (a 62% decrease from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests a balanced scaling curve rather than a sudden bottleneck. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution tells a more nuanced story. At 1080p, the difference between Low (280 FPS) and Ultra (183 FPS) is 97 FPS, or 35%. At 4K, the same comparison shows Low at 106 FPS versus Ultra at 69 FPS, a difference of 37 FPS, or 35%. The proportional penalty for raising settings remains nearly constant, which indicates the GPU is the primary constraint across all tested configurations.

The Medium settings row provides the only complete min/max data in the pack. At 1080p Medium, the average is 255 FPS with a minimum of 217 and maximum of 293. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 170 FPS with min/max of 145/196. At 4K Medium, the average is 96 FPS with min/max of 82/111. The frame time consistency, as inferred from the min-to-max spread, remains tight at each resolution, with the 4K spread of 29 FPS being proportionally similar to the 1080p spread of 76 FPS when normalized to average FPS.

The 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS is the lowest measured average in the entire dataset. This represents a 75% reduction from the 1080p Low peak of 280 FPS. The data strongly suggests that the RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory interface become limiting factors at 4K, particularly under Ultra settings where texture and shading demands increase. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 15290 place it in the mid-range tier, which aligns with the observed 4K performance ceiling.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on TSMC's 12 nm process. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. Memory is configured as 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications produce a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 6.451 TFLOPS.

Roblox, as a sandbox game with block-based rendering, typically relies more on raw geometry throughput and fill rate than on advanced shading features. The RTX 2060's 48 ROPs and 120 TMUs provide adequate rasterization capability for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show the GPU hitting its limits. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant at 4K Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops to 69. The data shows that increasing settings from Low to Ultra at 4K costs 37 FPS (from 106 to 69), while at 1080p the same settings change costs 97 FPS (from 280 to 183). This disproportionate penalty at 4K suggests that VRAM capacity or memory bandwidth becomes the binding constraint.

The GPU's benchmark results place it at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15290. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with a score of 15283 and a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 with 0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 with 0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15171, a 0.8% delta. These near-identical scores indicate that the RTX 2060 sits in a tightly clustered performance band, and the Roblox results reflect this mid-range positioning.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. For Roblox's rendering pipeline, the DirectX 12 support is likely leveraged, though the game's simple geometry means the RT and tensor cores may see minimal utilization. The power draw is rated at 160 W TDP with a suggested 450 W PSU, and the dual-slot design with a single 8-pin connector indicates a modest power footprint that aligns with its mid-range performance class.

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on Arrow Lake architecture at TSMC's 3 nm node. It runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

The processor's benchmark performance shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and a single-core score of 2085. In Passmark, the single-thread score is 4516, and the multi-thread score is 37816. The CPU ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (-0.1% delta), and the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (0.2% delta).

For Roblox, which is often considered lightly threaded, the single-core performance is critical. The 5.00 GHz boost clock and 2085 Cinebench R23 single-core score indicate strong per-thread throughput. The measured FPS at 1080p Low reaches 280 FPS on average, which is likely near the engine's frame rate ceiling for this hardware combination. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 69 FPS, and the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at that resolution given the GPU's 58th percentile standing.

The 14 cores and 14 threads (notably, no hyperthreading) provide ample parallel throughput for any background tasks or physics calculations Roblox may offload to the CPU. The 24 MB L3 cache helps maintain low-latency access to frequently used data. The Passmark data compression score of 390711 and encryption score of 29293 indicate strong integer performance, which could benefit Roblox's procedural content generation. The floating-point math score of 117951 further supports the CPU's capability for game physics.

However, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering. At 1080p Low, the 280 FPS average may approach the engine's or VSync's upper limit, but the CPU's single-thread performance appears sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested settings.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 achieves a combo rank of 2373 out of 3010 tested combinations in Roblox. This places the pairing in the 79th percentile of all combos tested, meaning roughly 21% of configurations perform worse. The rank reflects the mid-range nature of both components: the CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The combination's overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU's relatively lower standing.

The 2373rd rank out of 3010 combos indicates that this pairing is not optimized for Roblox's highest frame rates. Many combos with higher-ranked GPUs will outperform it, particularly at 4K where the RTX 2060's limitations are most apparent. However, the rank also shows that the CPU's strength provides a solid foundation, preventing the combo from falling into the bottom quartile. The gap between the CPU's 89th percentile and the GPU's 58th percentile creates a platform where the GPU is the clear performance limiter.

Compared to other combos that might pair the same CPU with a higher-tier GPU, this configuration would likely rank higher, but the data only covers this specific pairing. The combo's position at 2373 suggests that for users targeting high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, this pairing is adequate, while for 4K gaming, it falls short of what top-ranked combos achieve. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra of 69 FPS is playable but far from the triple-digit figures seen at lower resolutions.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are as follows: Low settings produce 280 FPS, Medium settings produce 255 FPS with a minimum of 217 and maximum of 293, High settings produce 225 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 183 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline of roughly 25 FPS per settings tier, with the largest single drop occurring between High and Ultra at 42 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 187 FPS, Medium at 170 FPS with a minimum of 145 and maximum of 196, High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 122 FPS. The settings penalty is more compressed than at 1080p, with the difference between Low and Ultra being 65 FPS compared to 97 FPS at 1080p. The Medium setting's min FPS of 145 indicates that even at 1440p, the frame rate remains comfortably above typical 60 FPS thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 106 FPS, Medium at 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and maximum of 111, High at 85 FPS, and Ultra at 69 FPS. The 4K results show the tightest clustering, with only 37 FPS separating Low from Ultra. The Medium setting's minimum of 82 FPS is the lowest min FPS recorded in the entire dataset, though it still exceeds 60 FPS. The 4K Ultra average of 69 FPS is the only sub-70 FPS result across all configurations.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level is consistent: Low drops by 93 FPS, Medium by 85 FPS, High by 75 FPS, and Ultra by 61 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows smaller absolute drops: Low by 81 FPS, Medium by 74 FPS, High by 65 FPS, and Ultra by 53 FPS. This pattern indicates diminishing absolute FPS losses as resolution increases, but proportionally the losses remain significant.

# Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset at 255 FPS average offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The minimum of 217 FPS ensures smooth frame delivery even in demanding scenes, and the 38 FPS improvement over High settings comes at a modest visual cost. The Ultra preset at 183 FPS is still playable, but the 72 FPS penalty versus Medium may not justify the visual gains in a game like Roblox where textures are often stylized.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 170 FPS average with a 145 FPS minimum is the recommended choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 150 FPS is also viable, but the 20 FPS drop from Medium is noticeable on 144Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 122 FPS remains above 60 FPS but sacrifices 48 FPS compared to Medium, making it a less attractive option unless visual fidelity is paramount.

At 4K, the Low preset at 106 FPS is the only setting that breaks the 100 FPS barrier, and it provides a smooth experience for most displays. The Medium preset at 96 FPS with an 82 FPS minimum is the best choice for users who want both visual quality and consistent frame rates above 80 FPS. The High preset at 85 FPS is acceptable, but the Ultra preset at 69 FPS approaches the lower bound of comfortable gaming performance, especially if frame drops occur in complex scenes.

Overall, the Medium preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions, delivering 255 FPS at 1080p, 170 FPS at 1440p, and 96 FPS at 4K. This consistency makes it the safest recommendation for users who prioritize smooth gameplay across different display resolutions.

# FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Roblox?

A: The highest measured average is 280 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, though the minimum FPS was not recorded for this configuration.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the GTX 580 (15283), Radeon 680M (15270), RTX 3050 OEM (15199), and RX 7600 (15171), with deltaPct values ranging from 0% to 0.8%.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 ranks at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest performance gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (106 FPS) and Ultra (69 FPS) is 37 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions.

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

A: The combo ranks 2373 out of 3010 tested combinations, placing it in the upper 21% of all configurations tested.