Roblox

Roblox, a sandbox title with a 2006 release date, presents a unique benchmarking scenario. The measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a combination that is overwhelmingly capable of high frame rates, even at demanding resolutions. This analysis examines the measured FPS across settings and resolutions, the role of each component, and how this specific pairing ranks against other tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data demonstrates a clear and expected inverse relationship between resolution and performance. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates, with the Low preset reaching 364 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the same Low preset yields 243 FPS, a significant drop of 33%. At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces 138 FPS, which is a 62% reduction from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that while the GPU is the primary driver of performance, the CPU is not a bottleneck at these frame rates.

The reduction in FPS from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the system remains well above playable thresholds. The jump from 1440p to 4K is also significant, with the Low preset dropping from 243 FPS to 138 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus are being pushed harder at 4K, but the Ada Lovelace architecture still manages to deliver a smooth experience. The measured data shows that the gap between presets narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 364 FPS versus 238 FPS, a 126 FPS spread. At 4K, the same comparison is 138 FPS versus 90 FPS, a 48 FPS spread, indicating that resolution scaling compresses the performance envelope of the settings.

The limiting component changes character as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 2085 score in Cinebench R23, is sufficient to feed the GPU, allowing it to reach its maximum output. At 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor, as the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth are taxed more heavily. The data shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, with its 14 cores and 14 threads, does not bottleneck the RTX 4060 in this title, even at the highest frame rates measured. The overall pattern is one of a balanced system that scales predictably, with no anomalous spikes or crashes in the data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of the performance trade-offs between presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 238 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth for most displays. However, the Medium preset offers a substantial increase to 332 FPS, with a minimum of 282 FPS and a maximum of 381 FPS. Given that the visual difference between Medium and Ultra in a blocky sandbox title like Roblox is often minimal, the Medium preset at 1080p provides the best balance of high refresh rate headroom and visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 196 FPS, while Medium reaches 221 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 159 FPS. The High preset is a solid choice, but the Medium preset's 221 FPS average with a 188 FPS minimum ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain well above the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 1440p, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium while still maintaining a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset falls to 90 FPS, which is playable but does not take full advantage of high refresh rate displays. The High preset at 111 FPS is a better option, and Medium at 125 FPS offers the best balance, with a minimum of 106 FPS ensuring consistent performance. The Low preset at 4K produces 138 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for a game that relies on user-generated content. The data indicates that for a 4K display, the Medium preset is the optimal choice, as it provides a 39% performance increase over Ultra while maintaining a frame rate that is smooth and consistent.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of the measured frame rates. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a key factor in the GPU's ability to handle 4K textures and geometry. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units contribute to its raw compute power, which is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 19545. This score places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, indicating a solid mid-range performer.

The GPU's memory configuration is sufficient for Roblox, as the game's art style is not typically memory-intensive. However, the 8 GB capacity and 128-bit bus width are potential limitations for future titles or user-created worlds with heavy asset usage. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the frame rate drops significantly from 1440p. The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is ample for this title, but the data shows that it is the pixel throughput and memory bandwidth that constrain performance at higher resolutions.

The RTX 4060's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon 780M with a 0.3% higher avgScore, show that it is in a competitive performance tier. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in Roblox, but they ensure that the card is future-proof for games that do use these features. The data shows that the GPU is consistently the bottleneck at 4K, while at lower resolutions, the system is often CPU-bound or limited by the game's engine. The GPU's 1830 MHz base clock and 2460 MHz boost clock provide a solid frequency range, and the measured results confirm that it performs as expected for its specifications.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS measured for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 364 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare to its closest rival in CPU benchmarks?

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

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 138 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 90 FPS, representing a 48 FPS difference in favor of the Low preset.

Q: Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 more powerful than the AMD Radeon 780M?

A: Based on average benchmark scores, the RTX 4060 has an avgScore of 17639, while the Radeon 780M has an avgScore of 17588, making the RTX 4060 0.3% faster.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 2560x1440?

A: The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 188 FPS, with an average of 221 FPS and a maximum of 255 FPS.

Q: How does this system's ranking in Roblox compare to other tested combos?

A: This combination ranks 1591 out of 3010 tested combos, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which are critical for gaming performance. The CPU's single-thread performance is exceptional, as shown by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085 and Passmark single-thread score of 4516. These scores are vital for Roblox, which often relies on a single main thread for game logic and physics.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per core L2 cache provide ample fast memory for game data, reducing latency and improving frame pacing. The processor's 65W TDP suggests it can sustain high clocks without thermal throttling, which is beneficial for long gaming sessions. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game, as even at 1080p with the Low preset, the system achieves 364 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that requires significant CPU throughput.

The CPU's overall percentile rank of 89th vs all CPUs indicates that it is a high-end performer. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7303, which has a 0.2% higher avgScore, and the Intel Core i9-13900HX, which is 0.1% faster. The Core Ultra 5 235's performance in Roblox is more than sufficient, as the measured data shows that frame rates are consistently high across all settings and resolutions. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s and support for DDR5 ensure that data can be fed to the GPU quickly, preventing any potential stalls. The processor's 14 threads are likely underutilized in Roblox, but its high single-thread clock speed of 5.00 GHz is the key factor in maintaining high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional results across all presets. The Low preset achieves an average of 364 FPS. The Medium preset averages 332 FPS, with a minimum of 282 FPS and a maximum of 381 FPS. The High preset produces 293 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 238 FPS. All 1080p results are far above the refresh rates of typical monitors, ensuring a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very high. The Low preset averages 243 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 221 FPS, with a minimum of 188 FPS and a maximum of 255 FPS. The High preset delivers 196 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces 159 FPS. These numbers indicate that the system is fully capable of driving high refresh rate 1440p displays, even with the most demanding settings.

At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably. The Low preset averages 138 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 FPS and a maximum of 144 FPS. The High preset produces 111 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 90 FPS. The 4K results show that while the GPU is being pushed harder, the experience remains playable and fluid, especially on displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The data shows a consistent and predictable scaling pattern, with no unexpected performance cliffs or anomalies. The frame rate deltas between presets are also consistent, suggesting that the game's settings are well-implemented and scale appropriately with hardware load.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1591st out of 3010 tested combinations in Roblox. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all systems tested, meaning that a slight majority of tested configurations perform better in this specific game. This ranking is notable because the individual components are high performers in their respective categories. The CPU ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile of all GPUs.

The discrepancy between the component-level percentiles and the combination-level rank suggests that Roblox may be more sensitive to other factors, such as memory speed or specific driver optimizations, rather than raw CPU and GPU power. The combo's rank indicates that while it is a capable system, there are many other tested configurations that achieve higher frame rates in Roblox. This could be due to the game's engine being more optimized for certain hardware architectures or because the high frame rates achieved by this system are already beyond the refresh rate of most displays, making further improvements less impactful.

Despite the rank, the measured FPS data shows that this system provides an excellent experience. The fact that it achieves over 200 FPS at 1440p and over 100 FPS at 4K confirms its capabilities. The rank of 1591 out of 3010 shows that there is room for improvement, but the actual gameplay experience is likely to be very positive. The data suggests that if a user is looking for a system that can handle Roblox at high settings with high frame rates, this combination is more than adequate. The rank is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is what matters for the end-user experience.