Roblox

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional performance in Roblox, a title known for its scalability across hardware. The measured data shows this combination is capable of driving even 4K Ultra settings well beyond playable frame rates, indicating a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at high resolutions and CPU-bound at lower ones. The benchmark results reveal a clear progression in frame rates as resolution decreases, with the 1080p results showcasing the raw single-threaded power of the Intel processor. The analysis below breaks down the resolution scaling, specific roles of the CPU and GPU, the combo's ranking among tested systems, and provides exact numbers for every measured configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data from the benchmark suite shows a classic pattern of performance scaling across resolutions, but with an unusual twist for modern hardware: the game is so undemanding that even the highest resolution is not enough to put any significant strain on the RTX 4080. The lowest measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 158 FPS, which is already massively higher than the 60 Hz threshold, while the 1080p High setting reaches an average of 517 FPS and 1080p Low hits 643 FPS. This indicates the system is essentially never the bottleneck at any standard refresh rate, and the limiting component shifts from the GPU at 4K to the CPU's single-core speed at 1080p.

Looking at the data, moving from 3840x2160 to 2560x1440 at the High preset produces a substantial increase of 150 FPS (from 345 to 195). This 77% improvement highlights how much GPU headroom exists in the system. However, when moving from 1440p to 1080p, the gains are smaller in absolute terms but still significant; the High preset jumps from 345 to 517 FPS, a 50% increase. This pattern of improvement suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU's single-core performance becomes the primary constraint. The trend is even more pronounced at the Low preset: 4K Low averages 243 FPS, 1440p Low reaches 429 FPS, and 1080p Low hits 643 FPS. The scaling is not perfectly linear; the jump from 4K to 1440p is a 76.5% increase, while the jump from 1440p to 1080p is 49.9%, indicating the CPU is starting to saturate at high FPS levels.

The data indicates that the RTX 4080 is the limiting component at 4K, but not necessarily because it's weak. Instead, even at 4K Ultra, the GPU is only producing 158 FPS, which is far from its maximum potential. A lower preset at 4K (Low) yields 243 FPS, a 54% increase over Ultra, which shows how much headroom the GPU has. Conversely, at 1080p, the frame rate is likely capped by the CPU's ability to process the game's physics and discrete rendering tasks. The 643 FPS at 1080p Low reflects the ultra-high single-core performance, but it also highlights that the GPU is not the limiting factor in this scenario. The data strongly suggests a system that is perfectly balanced for high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and 4K, but pour le 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck.

This resolution scaling has practical implications for the user. A 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate (e.g., 144Hz or 165Hz) would be fully utilized by this combo, as the 429 FPS at Low preset and 390 FPS at Medium far exceed any display refresh rate. Even at 4K, the 195 FPS average at High settings is more than enough for 4K 120Hz displays. The system is so powerful that it's unlikely to experience any noticeable stutter or frame drops in Roblox, as the minimum frame rates (where recorded) are still very high: 188 FPS at 4K Medium, 332 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 497 FPS at 1080p Medium.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor (no hyper-threading) operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The chip is based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, with a 24 MB L3 cache. In Roblox, the CPU's role is primarily defined by its single-thread performance, as the game's engine is typically limited by the main thread for game logic and physics. The benchmark results for the CPU show a single-core score of 2,085 in Cinebench R23, which correlates directly with the high frame rates observed at 1080p.

The CPU's multi-core potential is not fully utilized in Roblox, as the game is generally not optimized for many cores. However, the 14 cores and 14 threads ensure that other background tasks or future game updates that may use more threads won't be a hindrance. The data suggests the processor is more than adequate for the game, as the 1080p Low preset achieves an average of 643 FPS, a number that would be impossible for a CPU with slower single-core speed. The 14-thread configuration also means the processor can handle any auxiliary task (like streaming or voice chat) without impacting the primary game thread.

The Core Ultra 5 235 sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,062. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, has an average score of 46,030, which is 0.1% slower, while the Intel Core i9-13900HX has a score of 46,098, which is 0.1% faster. These marginal differences (0.1-0.2%) mean the CPU is in a very tight performance band with these other processors, so in Roblox, where the CPU is the limit at 1080p, the differences between these chips would be minuscule. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz is the key factor for the 1080p results, as the game is likely to run on a single core, and the 5.0 GHz peak is a large contributor to the 643 FPS low preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a chip named AD103. It has 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs, with a base clock of 2,205 MHz and a boost clock of 2,505 MHz. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. In Roblox, the GPU's role is to render the game's visuals, which can scale from simple blocks to complex effects, but the game is generally not too demanding on the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is not fully stressed at any resolution/settings combination.

The RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is 0.1% slower in average score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% faster. The data indicates the GPU is extremely capable but is underutilized in this game. For example, the 4K Ultra setting produces 158 FPS, which is the lowest measured average, but this is still a very high frame rate. The 16 GB of VRAM is also overkill for Roblox, as the game doesn't require large resource pools, but it ensures no hitches from asset loading.

The GPU's performance scale is evident in the 4K resolution: the RTX 4080 goes from 158 FPS at Ultra to 243 FPS at Low, a difference of 54%. This shows that the GPU has headroom even at 4K, and the settings have a direct impact on the frame rate. The RTX 4080's boost clock of 2,505 MHz, combined with the high memory bandwidth, ensures that the game can render any visual effects or modifications without any drop. In summary, the GPU is not the bottleneck in any configuration; the CPU is the limit at 1080p, and even then, the CPU is so strong that the frame rates are extremely high.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combo ranks 250th out of 3,711 total combinations for this game. This puts the combo in the 93.3rd percentile (ranking 250/3711 = 93.3% of combos are worse). This is a very strong ranking, indicating that the combination is in the top 7% of all tested systems for Roblox. The high ranking is primarily due to the CPU and GPU both being high-performance parts, but the game's low demand means many lower-tier systems can also achieve high frame rates, so the rank is not as high as the raw hardware scores might suggest.

Given the game's low requirements, the ranking is a reflection of the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's raw pixel rate. Combos with a faster single-core CPU (like the Core i9-13900HX) might achieve higher 1080p frame rates, but the difference is minimal. The combo rank is also affected by the fact that Roblox is a game with a low frame ceiling, so any system with a decent CPU and GPU will be in the top ranks. The data shows that the combo is in the top 10% of all combos, which is a high level of performance for this 'sandbox' game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide exact frame rates for the Roblox game at three resolutions and four quality settings. All data is measured and reported as average FPS, with some rows also including the min and max FPS.

For 1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low settings: average 643 FPS. The highest frame rate recorded.
• Medium settings: average 585 FPS, with a minimum of 497 and maximum of 673.
• High settings: average 517 FPS.
• Ultra settings: average 420 FPS.

For 2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low settings: average 429 FPS.
• Medium settings: average 390 FPS, with a minimum of 332 and maximum of 449.
• High settings: average 345 FPS.
• Ultra settings: average 280 FPS.

For 3840x2160 (4K):

• Low settings: average 243 FPS.
• Medium settings: average 221 FPS, with a minimum of 188 and maximum of 254.
• High settings: average 195 FPS.
• Ultra settings: average 158 FPS.

The 1080p High preset (517 FPS) is 30% faster than the 1440p High preset (345 FPS). The 1440p Ultra is 18% faster than the 4K Ultra (280 vs 158 FPS). The lowest measured average is the 4K Ultra at 158 FPS, which is still far beyond the standard 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS numbers (when recorded) are all above 180 FPS, confirming a stable experience without frame drops.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset?

A: The average FPS is 517, with no minimum/maximum reported.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra preset compare to the 4K Low preset?

A: The Ultra preset averages 158 FPS, while the Low preset averages 243 FPS, a 54% increase.

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

A: The maximum is 449 FPS, with an average of 390 FPS and a minimum of 332 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Roblox out of all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 250th out of 3,711 tested combinations.

Q: What is the core count of the CPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset provides an average of 420 FPS, which is already extremely high. However, the Low preset pushes that to 643 FPS, which is likely beyond the refresh rate of any 1080p monitor. The Medium preset (585 FPS) is a good compromise if you want to use some effects without sacrificing frame rate. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, so any preset will perform similarly in terms of CPU usage, but the GPU usage will be lower at lower settings. For a balanced experience, the High or Medium preset is recommended, as they offer high FPS and better visuals. The Ultra preset is also excellent, but it causes the frame rate to drop to 420 FPS, which is still very high.

For 1440p, the Medium preset (390 FPS) is the best balance of quality and frame rate, but the High preset (345 FPS) is also excellent. The Ultra preset (280 FPS) is still very playable and takes advantage of the GPU's capabilities. For 4K, the High preset (195 FPS) is the best choice, as it offers a high frame rate that exceeds 4K 120Hz displays, and the visual quality is good. The Ultra preset (158 FPS) is also viable for 4K displays with a 144Hz refresh rate, as the frame rate is still above the common 60Hz. The Low preset (243 FPS) is only recommended if the user is playing on a high refresh rate 4K monitor, as it provides the best frame rate but sacrifices visual quality. Overall, the data suggests that the RTX 4080 + Core Ultra 5 235 is a system that can handle Roblox at any settings and resolution, so the choice depends on the display's refresh rate and the user's preference for visual fidelity. The Medium or High preset is the best for most users, as it maximizes the high FPS while keeping the game looking good.