Roblox

Roblox, a long-running sandbox title first released in 2006, presents a unique benchmarking scenario due to its highly scalable visual style and CPU-dependent simulation logic. This analysis examines the measured performance data for the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER graphics card. The data indicates that this pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with performance scaling that reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as workload changes.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the rendering load scales with resolution, moving from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. At the lowest tested setting (Low), the average frame rate drops from 308 FPS at 1080p to 205 FPS at 1440p, and further to 116 FPS at 4K. This represents a substantial 62.3% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K on the Low preset. The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent with a system that becomes increasingly GPU-limited as pixel count rises, though the absolute numbers remain high enough to suggest that neither component is being overwhelmed.

For the High preset, the progression is from 247 FPS at 1080p, down to 165 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 93 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K here is 62.3%, which is nearly identical to the Low preset scaling. This similarity suggests that the relative performance penalty of higher resolutions is consistent regardless of the visual complexity, indicating that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary factors driving these reductions. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 256-bit memory bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, handles the increased pixel throughput predictably.

The Medium preset shows a slightly different pattern, with 280 FPS at 1080p, 187 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 62.1%, nearly matching the other presets. At 4K Medium, the measured minimum FPS is 90, with a maximum of 121, indicating some variance in frame times. The Ultra preset produces the lowest absolute numbers, with 201 FPS at 1080p, 134 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K, a 62.2% reduction across the resolution range.

The consistent ~62% scaling penalty from 1080p to 4K across all four settings presets is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions for this title. However, the fact that even the 4K Ultra result (76 FPS) remains well above playable thresholds suggests that Roblox's rendering demands are modest relative to the capabilities of this GPU. The data reveals that the transition from 1440p to 4K incurs a larger absolute FPS loss (e.g., from 165 to 93 on High) than the transition from 1080p to 1440p (from 247 to 165), which is typical for the quadratic increase in pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall ranking for this specific CPU-GPU combination in Roblox is position 2097 out of 3010 tested combos. This places the pairing in the 30th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 70% of tested combos delivered higher average frame rates in this game. This ranking might seem surprising given the high absolute FPS numbers, but it reflects the fact that Roblox can be heavily CPU-bound in certain scenarios, and many competing combos feature processors with higher single-thread performance or more cache.

The CPU's overall benchmark percentile is 89, placing it in the top 11% of all CPUs tested across the database. Its average benchmark score of 46062 is very close to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (score 46030, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i9-13900HX (score 46098, delta -0.1%), and the AMD EPYC 4364P (score 45970, delta 0.2%). These extremely small delta percentages indicate that the Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a tightly contested performance band, where differences of less than 1% separate it from its closest competitors.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060 SUPER holds a percentile of 62 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (score 18159, delta -0.4%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (score 18189, delta -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon RX 460 (score 18373, delta -1.5%). While the GPU's absolute performance is solid, its percentile ranking is lower than the CPU's, suggesting that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing relative to their respective performance tiers.

The combination's rank of 2097 out of 3010 suggests that while this system delivers playable performance, it does not excel in Roblox relative to other tested configurations. This is likely because the game's performance ceiling is often dictated by CPU single-thread speed, and the Core Ultra 5 235, despite strong multi-threaded capabilities, may not be the top performer in that specific metric. The data indicates that many other combos achieve higher frame rates, pushing this pairing into the lower half of the ranking distribution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded compute capability, as reflected in its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and Passmark multi-thread score of 37816.

In Roblox, which is known for its physics simulation and scripting logic, CPU performance is often the primary determinant of frame rate, especially at lower resolutions. The measured data supports this, as the frame rate differences between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p are relatively modest (308 FPS vs 201 FPS), suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately even at high settings. The single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085, is strong and helps maintain high frame rates in scenarios where the game's main thread becomes the bottleneck.

The processor's Passmark single-thread score of 4516 and its 89th percentile ranking against all CPUs indicate that it handles the per-core demands of Roblox well. However, the combination's overall rank of 2097 out of 3010 suggests that other CPUs may offer even better single-threaded performance for this specific workload. The 14 cores with no hyper-threading (14 threads) provide ample parallel processing for background tasks, but Roblox may not fully utilize all cores, making single-thread speed more critical.

The memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s with DDR5 support ensures that data can be fed to the CPU cores efficiently, reducing potential stutters in complex scenes. The L3 cache of 24 MB is shared across all cores, which helps with frequently accessed game data. Overall, the CPU's role appears to be solid, providing consistent frame delivery, but the ranking data suggests it is not the absolute best choice for maximizing Roblox performance, likely due to the game's preference for higher single-core clocks over multi-core throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are 308 for Low, 280 for Medium, 247 for High, and 201 for Ultra. The Medium preset includes a minimum FPS of 238 and a maximum of 322, showing a reasonable variance of about 84 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of delivering well over 200 FPS even at the highest settings, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 34.7% performance drop, which is attributable to increased shading and effect complexity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are 205 for Low, 187 for Medium, 165 for High, and 134 for Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS. The performance difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 34.6%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. This suggests that the relative cost of each settings tier is consistent, and the GPU is handling the increased pixel load without introducing unexpected bottlenecks.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are 116 for Low, 106 for Medium, 93 for High, and 76 for Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 34.5%, again consistent with the other resolutions. The absolute numbers at 4K remain playable, with even the Ultra preset maintaining an average above 60 FPS, though the minimum FPS of 90 for Medium suggests some frame time spikes may occur.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is clear: the Ultra preset consistently delivers about 65% of the Low preset's frame rate, regardless of resolution. This consistency indicates that the performance scaling is well-understood and predictable. The data shows that for users prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rates (308 FPS), while for visual fidelity, the Ultra preset at 4K still provides a respectable 76 FPS average.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is based on the Turing architecture, built on a 12 nm process by TSMC. It features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its FP32 performance is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4.

In Roblox, the GPU's role becomes more prominent as resolution increases, as evidenced by the consistent ~62% frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, as Roblox's texture and geometry loads are generally modest. The measured data shows that the GPU is capable of maintaining high frame rates, but its percentile ranking of 62 indicates it is not a top-tier performer compared to all GPUs in the database.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 18093 places it very close to its nearest rivals, with the RTX 3060 Mobile being only 0.4% faster and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 being 0.5% faster. This tight grouping suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER's performance is well understood and consistent. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 16462 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2011 provide additional context for its compute and graphics capabilities.

At 4K Ultra, the GPU delivers 76 FPS, which is a demanding scenario given the high pixel count and maximum settings. The fact that this remains above 60 FPS indicates that the GPU has sufficient headroom for Roblox's rendering requirements. However, the combination's overall rank of 2097 out of 3010 suggests that the GPU may be holding the system back in some scenarios, particularly when compared to combos with higher-end graphics cards. The GPU's 62nd percentile, while respectable, is lower than the CPU's 89th percentile, indicating that the graphics card is the more limiting component in this pairing for Roblox.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS measured for this combo in Roblox?

A: The highest average FPS is 308, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Roblox?

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2097 out of 3010 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of all configurations.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K on the High preset?

A: On the High preset, the average FPS drops from 247 at 1920x1080 to 93 at 3840x2160, representing a 62.3% reduction in performance.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking, the CPU or GPU?

A: The CPU has a percentile ranking of 89 against all CPUs, while the GPU has a percentile ranking of 62 against all GPUs, indicating the CPU is relatively stronger.

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

A: At 2560x1440 on Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 159 and the maximum FPS is 215, with an average of 187 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i9-13900HX (score 46098) and 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (score 46030).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display refresh rate and preference for visual quality. For users with a 240 Hz or higher refresh rate monitor at 1080p, the Medium preset offers an average of 280 FPS, which is well above the refresh threshold and provides a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. The High preset at 1080p still delivers 247 FPS, making it a strong choice for those wanting better visuals without significant frame rate loss.

At 1440p resolution, the Medium preset provides 187 FPS average, which is suitable for high refresh rate displays up to 165 Hz. The High preset at 165 FPS also works well for 144 Hz monitors. For users with 60 Hz displays, the Ultra preset at 1440p (134 FPS) offers the best visual quality while still providing more than double the necessary frame rate. The Low preset at 1440p (205 FPS) is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual detail.

At 4K resolution, the Medium preset (106 FPS) is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays while offering decent visual quality. The High preset (93 FPS) is also viable for 60 Hz displays, but the Ultra preset (76 FPS) should only be considered if visual fidelity is paramount and the user accepts a lower frame rate. The Low preset at 4K (116 FPS) offers the highest frame rate at this resolution but sacrifices too much visual quality for most users.

The data indicates that the Medium preset consistently offers a good balance across all resolutions, with frame rates of 280 FPS at 1080p, 187 FPS at 1440p, and 106 FPS at 4K. This preset provides a compromise between the visual enhancements of High and Ultra and the performance gains of Low. For users experiencing any frame pacing issues, the Medium preset's measured minimum FPS values (238 at 1080p, 159 at 1440p, 90 at 4K) suggest it maintains reasonably stable frame delivery. Ultimately, the choice of settings should be guided by the display's refresh rate and the user's tolerance for reduced visual effects in favor of higher frame rates.