Roblox

Roblox, a long-running sandbox title from 2006, presents an interesting case for the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD Radeon 760M combination. The measured data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its integrated graphics, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings change. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS figures, the roles of each component, and how this specific combo compares to the broader database of tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 105 FPS, which serves as the baseline for the highest performance in this dataset. Moving to 1440p at the same Low settings, the average FPS drops to 70, a significant reduction of 35 FPS. At 4K with Low settings, the average falls further to 40 FPS. This scaling indicates that the AMD Radeon 760M is the primary limiting factor, as the workload on the GPU increases substantially with each pixel count jump.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 95 at 1080p, 64 at 1440p, and 36 at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 31 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 28 FPS. This relatively consistent drop-off suggests the GPU is being saturated in a linear fashion, with no evidence of a CPU bottleneck emerging at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor at 1080p, we would expect to see a smaller relative drop when moving to 1440p, as the GPU would have more time per frame. Instead, the steady decline points directly at the Radeon 760M's compute capabilities being the ceiling.

The transition from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a drop from 56 FPS to 32 FPS. This 24 FPS reduction is proportionally similar to the drops seen at other settings, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the system. The data shows no scenario where the frame rate holds steady or improves as resolution increases, which would indicate a CPU limitation. For this sandbox game, the integrated GPU is clearly the bottleneck across the entire resolution range tested. The 4K Ultra preset, with an average of only 26 FPS, represents the worst-case scenario, showing that this combo is not viable for 4K gaming even at the lowest settings, where it still only manages 40 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Roblox at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 105, achieved with the Low settings preset. The Medium preset delivers 95 FPS, High delivers 84 FPS, and Ultra delivers 68 FPS.

Q: How does the 1440p Medium performance compare to the 1080p Medium performance?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 64, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73. This is 31 FPS lower than the 95 FPS average at 1920x1080 with the same settings, illustrating a substantial performance cost for the higher resolution.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is only 26 FPS. This is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and indicates the Radeon 760M is overwhelmed at this resolution and quality level.

Q: What is the frame time variance at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The data for 1920x1080 Medium shows an average FPS of 95, with a minimum of 81 and a maximum of 110. This 29 FPS spread between minimum and maximum suggests some frame pacing inconsistency, though the average remains playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average FPS drops from 105 at 1920x1080 Low to 40 at 3840x2160 Low. This represents a 65 FPS reduction, or roughly a 62% decrease in average frame rate, solely due to the increase in resolution.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested combinations for this game?

A: No. The combo ranks 2999 out of 3010 tested combinations for Roblox, placing it in the bottom percentile of all configurations in the database. This indicates it is a low-performing setup for this specific title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its benchmark scores show strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14551 and a single-core score of 1759. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25933 and single-thread score of 3509 further confirm a capable processor that should not be a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

In the context of Roblox, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows a consistent decline with increasing resolution, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect frame rates to remain relatively flat across resolutions, as the CPU would be unable to feed frames faster regardless of the GPU's rendering load. The fact that FPS drops from 105 at 1080p Low to 70 at 1440p Low indicates the GPU is the constraining component.

The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the iGPU. The 16 cores and 22 threads are more than sufficient for a game like Roblox, which is not known for heavy multi-threading requirements. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9233 and PassMark integer math score of 89415 suggest the CPU can handle complex simulation tasks, but in this game, it is largely waiting on the GPU to render frames.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a solid mobile processor, but its performance is largely untapped in this configuration. The benchmark results show a processor that is far more powerful than what the Radeon 760M can feed. The data suggests that in a system with a more powerful discrete GPU, the Core Ultra 7 165H would likely deliver significantly higher frame rates in Roblox, as it has ample headroom to process game logic and physics without being the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and AMD Radeon 760M combination ranks 2999 out of 3010 tested combos for Roblox. This places it in the bottom 0.4% of all configurations in the database, indicating a very low performance level for this game. This ranking is unsurprising given the measured FPS data, which shows the system struggling to maintain high frame rates even at 1080p.

To contextualize this rank, consider the individual component standings. The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it is in the top 16% of processors tested. In contrast, the GPU ranks in the 35th percentile among all GPUs, placing it in the bottom 65%. The massive disparity between the CPU's relative strength and the GPU's relative weakness explains the poor combo ranking. The system's overall performance is dragged down by the integrated graphics, which cannot leverage the CPU's capabilities.

The combo's rank of 2999 out of 3010 suggests that nearly every other combination of CPU and GPU in the database delivers better performance in Roblox. This includes systems with older discrete GPUs that, while perhaps slower in synthetic benchmarks, are still better suited for gaming workloads. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with a deltaPct of 0.3% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with a deltaPct of 0.3%, have similar average benchmark scores, but these are discrete solutions that would likely perform differently in real-world gaming due to dedicated VRAM and higher power limits.

The data clearly indicates that this combo is not designed for high-performance gaming. It is an integrated graphics solution that provides playable frame rates at low resolutions and settings, but it falls short when compared to almost all other tested configurations. The 2999 rank serves as a stark warning that users seeking a smooth Roblox experience should look elsewhere, or be prepared to significantly lower resolution and quality settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Low preset provides the best experience with an average of 105 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. The Medium preset at 95 FPS is also viable, offering a reasonable balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 84 FPS is acceptable, but the Ultra preset at 68 FPS, while playable, may show more noticeable dips in complex scenes.

At 1440p, the recommendations shift. The Low preset delivers 70 FPS, which is the only setting that consistently maintains a playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 64 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 56 FPS may feel less smooth. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is likely too choppy for a good experience. For 1440p, sticking with Low or possibly Medium is advised, but users should be prepared for a less visually rich experience.

At 4K, none of the settings provide a truly playable experience. The Low preset at 40 FPS is the highest achievable, but it is below the 60 FPS threshold most gamers prefer. The Medium preset at 36 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 26 FPS are all increasingly poor. For 4K, the recommendation is to avoid this resolution entirely, as even the lowest settings do not yield acceptable performance. The data suggests that 1080p Low or Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, offering the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity without pushing the GPU to its breaking point.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 105 FPS, Medium averages 95 FPS with a minimum of 81 and maximum of 110, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS. This shows a clear degradation as settings increase, with a 37 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low averages 70 FPS, Medium averages 64 FPS with a minimum of 54 and maximum of 73, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 46 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 24 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower. The Medium preset's minimum of 54 FPS indicates occasional dips that could be noticeable.

At 3840x2160, the performance is marginal at best. Low averages 40 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 and maximum of 41, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 14 FPS, but all values are below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset's minimum of 31 FPS shows that frame rates can drop to nearly unplayable levels.

The data shows a consistent pattern: every increase in resolution or settings results in a measurable FPS loss. The only instance where min/max data is available is for the Medium preset at each resolution, which shows a consistent spread of roughly 29 FPS between minimum and maximum at 1080p and 1440p, and a 10 FPS spread at 4K. This suggests that frame pacing is more stable at lower resolutions, where the GPU has more headroom.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It features 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz. The GPU has 8 ray tracing cores, but its memory is system shared, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This reliance on shared system memory is a significant limiting factor, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its integrated nature. Its PassMark G3D score is 5310, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is a low 400. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 30336 is more respectable, but the PassMark DirectX 11 score of 52 and DirectX 12 score of 25 are quite low, indicating poor performance in modern APIs. The GPU ranks in the 35th percentile among all GPUs, confirming its position as a low-end solution.

In Roblox, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The measured FPS data shows that performance scales almost entirely with GPU load, as increasing resolution and settings consistently reduces frame rates. The GPU's 5.323 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient for high-resolution gaming, especially in a sandbox game that may have complex rendering requirements. The 16 ROPs and 32 TMUs are also limited, restricting pixel fill rate and texture filtering capabilities.

The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with a deltaPct of 0.3% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with a deltaPct of 0.3%. These are discrete GPUs, which typically perform better in gaming due to dedicated VRAM and higher power budgets. The fact that the Radeon 760M matches them in synthetic benchmarks but likely falls short in real gaming scenarios highlights the importance of memory bandwidth and power delivery. The 15 W TDP of the Radeon 760M is a fraction of what discrete GPUs consume, further explaining its performance limitations in a demanding game like Roblox.