Roblox

Roblox is a sandbox title that scales across a wide range of hardware, and the pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers exceptionally high frame rates at every tested setting. The data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, shows this combination ranks 766th out of 3010 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the upper quartile of all evaluated systems. With average frame rates ranging from 123 FPS at 4K Ultra to 500 FPS at 1080p Low, this combo is clearly capable of pushing well beyond standard display refresh rates, making the choice of settings more about consistency and visual fidelity than about hitting a playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows strong performance at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, average FPS ranges from 326 (Ultra) to 500 (Low). At 2560x1440, averages range from 218 (Ultra) to 334 (Low). At 3840x2160, averages range from 123 (Ultra) to 189 (Low). All settings at all resolutions produce playable frame rates, but 1440p offers the best balance between visual detail and high refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores 46030, a delta of 0.1% in favor of the Intel chip. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, which is 0.1% higher than the Ultra 5 235. The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 score 45970 and 45960 respectively, both 0.2% lower than the Ultra 5 235.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it fare against close competitors?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 41187. Among its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 scores 41897 (1.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377 (2.0% lower).

Q: Which settings preset provides the most consistent frame pacing at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 is the only 1440p setting with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, showing an average of 304 FPS with a minimum of 258 FPS and a maximum of 349 FPS. This 91 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates the most complete data on frame consistency available for this resolution, though other presets show higher averages.

Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance suggest it is well-suited for Roblox?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 scores 2085 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4516 in Passmark single-thread tests. For a sandbox game like Roblox, which often depends on single-thread performance for game logic and physics, these scores place the CPU in the 89th percentile overall. The data suggests strong single-thread capability, though the game's frame rates are so high that other factors may become limiting.

Q: Is there a significant performance drop between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured data shows a substantial difference. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 189 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 123 FPS. This represents a 66 FPS reduction, or roughly 35% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low. The Medium preset averages 172 FPS, sitting between the two extremes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves a rank of 766 out of 3010 tested combinations in Roblox. This places the system in the top 25.5% of all tested combos. The ranking reflects the combined capability of both components in this specific game, which is known for being less demanding than modern AAA titles but still benefits from strong hardware. The CPU's 89th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all graphics cards suggest that this pairing is well-matched, with neither component dramatically outperforming the other in a way that would create a bottleneck.

The rank of 766 indicates that while many combinations score higher, this system is firmly in the upper tier of performance for Roblox. The measured frame rates support this position, as even the most demanding tested configuration—4K Ultra—produces an average of 123 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most standard displays. The high averages at lower resolutions, such as 500 FPS at 1080p Low, show that the system has substantial headroom for future updates or more demanding user-created content within the game. The delta between this combo's performance and the top-ranked systems is not quantified in the data, but the percentile positions of the individual components suggest that the combination is competitive without being at the absolute modern.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that every preset at every resolution is playable, but the optimal choice depends on the user's display capabilities and preference for visual quality. For users with a 60 Hz display, the Ultra preset at 4K provides 123 FPS average, which is roughly double the display's refresh rate, offering a smooth experience with maximum visual fidelity. For users with a 144 Hz display, the High preset at 1440p averages 268 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate and allows for V-Sync to be enabled without dropping below the target. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 304 FPS with a minimum of 258 FPS, ensuring that even the lowest frames stay well above 144 Hz, making this a strong choice for competitive play where frame consistency matters.

For competitive players who prioritize the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 500 FPS average, which is beneficial for reducing input latency on high-refresh-rate monitors. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p only reduces the average from 500 to 455 FPS, a 9% drop that might be worth the visual improvement. At 4K, the Low preset's 189 FPS average is still far above typical refresh rates, so users with 4K displays can choose Medium (172 FPS) or High (152 FPS) without sacrificing smoothness. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 123 FPS, is the only configuration where the frame rate dips below the 144 Hz threshold, making it less ideal for high-refresh-rate 4K displays but perfectly fine for 60 Hz screens. The data suggests that Medium or High presets offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with the specific choice depending on whether the user prefers higher resolution or higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 500 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 455 FPS with a recorded minimum of 387 FPS and maximum of 523 FPS. The High preset averages 402 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 326 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline: Low to Medium represents a 45 FPS drop (9%), Medium to High a 53 FPS drop (11.6%), and High to Ultra a 76 FPS drop (18.9%). The Medium preset's minimum of 387 FPS means that even the lowest frames are above 360 Hz, making this resolution ideal for esports-level refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain exceptionally high. The Low preset averages 334 FPS, Medium averages 304 FPS (with minimum 258 FPS and maximum 349 FPS), High averages 268 FPS, and Ultra averages 218 FPS. The differences between presets are smaller in percentage terms than at 1080p: Low to Medium is a 30 FPS drop (9%), Medium to High is a 36 FPS drop (11.8%), and High to Ultra is a 50 FPS drop (18.7%). The Medium preset's minimum of 258 FPS ensures that 240 Hz displays are fully utilized, while the Ultra preset's 218 FPS average also exceeds 144 Hz by a wide margin.

At 3840x2160, the system shows its lowest but still very playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 189 FPS, Medium averages 172 FPS (with minimum 146 FPS and maximum 197 FPS), High averages 152 FPS, and Ultra averages 123 FPS. The percentage drops are similar to other resolutions: Low to Medium is a 17 FPS drop (9%), Medium to High is a 20 FPS drop (11.6%), and High to Ultra is a 29 FPS drop (19.1%). The Medium preset's minimum of 146 FPS is just above the 144 Hz threshold, making it the best choice for 4K 144 Hz displays. The Ultra preset's 123 FPS average is suitable for 60 Hz and 120 Hz displays but may show occasional dips below 120 FPS, though no minimum is recorded for that preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using a GA102 chip fabricated on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It features 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates on a 384-bit bus, providing 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU in the 83rd percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 41187.

In Roblox, the GPU's role is significant but not exclusively dominant, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the highest average is 500 FPS at Low settings, while at 4K the highest average is 189 FPS at Low settings. This scaling suggests that the GPU is being utilized more heavily at higher resolutions, but even at 4K Ultra, the 123 FPS average indicates that the GPU has ample headroom. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Roblox's texture and asset requirements, and the 912.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor. The GPU's FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS and texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s provide substantial computational resources, though Roblox's relatively simple geometry and shaders mean that these capabilities are not fully stressed. The GPU's pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s is particularly relevant for a game that renders at high frame rates, as it determines how quickly pixels can be written to the framebuffer.

The RTX 3080 Ti's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, has an average score that is 2.0% lower, while the Tesla M40 and M40 24 GB score 1.7% and 1.2% higher respectively. These differences are small in benchmark terms, but in real-world Roblox performance, the RTX 3080 Ti's high boost clock and modern architecture contribute to the observed frame rates. The GPU's end-of-life production status and launch MSRP of 1,199 USD are noted in the data, but its performance remains strong for this game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a desktop processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S) built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyperthreading, a base clock of 3.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache, with 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU is rated at 65 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1851. It has an integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU, though the discrete RTX 3080 Ti handles all rendering in this setup.

In benchmark tests, the Core Ultra 5 235 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14769 and a single-core score of 2085. Its Passmark multithread score is 37816, with a single-thread score of 4516. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46062 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores nearly identically at 46030 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% higher). These small deltas indicate that the Ultra 5 235 is competitive with other high-end processors in general compute tasks.

For Roblox, the CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's server-side and client-side logic. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz is particularly important for single-threaded workloads, which Roblox relies on for physics and scripting. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085 indicates strong per-core performance, and the Passmark single-thread score of 4516 confirms this. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s and 24 MB of L3 cache help reduce latency for game data access. The 89th percentile ranking suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this combination, as even the most demanding Roblox settings at 4K produce frame rates above 120 FPS. The CPU's performance in data compression (390711 in Passmark) and encryption (29293) scores are less relevant to gaming but indicate general computational strength. The lack of a multiplier unlock and the 65 W TDP suggest the CPU is designed for efficient operation rather than extreme overclocking, which is consistent with its mainstream desktop positioning.