Roblox

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers exceptional performance in Roblox, ranking in the top percentile of all tested combinations. The data shows that this system is capable of delivering playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings, though the most optimal experience balances visual fidelity with the extremely high refresh rates the hardware can produce. This analysis breaks down the measured results to determine the best settings, the role of each component, and how this combination compares to others in the database.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates indicate that the optimal settings preset depends entirely on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the data shows the system is so powerful that even the Ultra preset, which yields an average of 417 FPS, far exceeds the refresh rate of any standard monitor. For competitive play at this resolution, the Low preset delivers a staggering 640 FPS average, providing a significant advantage in frame latency, but the graphical compromise is unnecessary for most users. The Medium preset offers a balanced compromise at 582 FPS, while High sits at 515 FPS. Given that all presets at 1080p exceed 400 FPS, the recommendation is to use the High preset for a strong visual experience; the difference between High and Ultra is only 98 FPS, but the visual jump is typically more noticeable than the frame rate difference beyond 400 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation remains favorable for high refresh rate gaming. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 279 FPS, which is still well above the 144Hz threshold that most high-end monitors use. The High preset at 343 FPS and Medium at 388 FPS offer more headroom for 240Hz displays. The Low preset reaches 427 FPS, but the visual downgrade is significant. For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point, as it provides a 23% improvement over Ultra in average frame rate while maintaining the majority of visual quality. If a user has a 360Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 388 FPS is the better choice to keep the frame rate consistently above the display's refresh rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down but remains impressive. The Ultra preset still manages an average of 158 FPS, which is perfectly playable on a 144Hz 4K display. However, the High preset at 194 FPS provides a 23% increase over Ultra, making it the best balance for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 220 FPS is the highest average that retains a minimum frame rate above 187 FPS, making it ideal for users who want to ensure no drops below 144Hz. The Low preset at 241 FPS is the performance king at 4K, but the visual compromise is substantial. For the best experience at 4K, the High preset is recommended; it offers a 36 FPS advantage over Ultra while remaining well above the 144Hz refresh rate target.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of the high frame rates in Roblox, and its specifications explain why the measured results are so strong. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. In Roblox, which is not typically a memory-heavy title, this capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient, preventing any memory-related bottlenecks even at 4K Ultra settings. The GPU's 10,240 shading units and 112 ROPs are responsible for the raw pixel-pushing power, and the data reflects this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 640 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is capable of extreme throughput when not constrained by visual effects.

The clock speeds of the RTX 4080 SUPER are also a factor in its performance. The base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. In Roblox, which often has CPU-bound scenarios, the GPU's boost clock behavior is crucial. The data shows that the GPU scales well with resolution, moving from 640 FPS at 1080p Low to 241 FPS at 4K Low, a 62% reduction in frame rate as pixel count increases by a factor of four. This indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions, but it becomes more relevant at 4K. The GPU's FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS and texture rate of 816.0 GTexel/s are more than adequate for Roblox's rendering demands, which are modest compared to modern AAA titles.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's percentile ranking of 86 among all GPUs, combined with its average benchmark score of 54209, places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. Its nearest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which has a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning they are virtually identical in average performance. This suggests that the SUPER variant offers a marginal improvement, but the measured Roblox results show that this GPU is capable of pushing frame rates into the hundreds at all resolutions. The GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for Roblox, which does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS, but they contribute to the overall benchmark scores that place it in the 86th percentile.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 plays a critical role in ensuring the GPU is fed with enough data to maintain high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU can become a bottleneck. This processor features 20 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The high boost clock is essential for Roblox's single-threaded performance, as many game logic and physics calculations are not fully parallelized. The CPU's single-thread benchmark scores are strong: 5960 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4689 in Passmark single-thread. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the per-frame processing demands of Roblox, allowing the GPU to reach its full potential.

The CPU's cache hierarchy also contributes to its performance. It has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. In Roblox, where asset loading and world streaming can be frequent, the large L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth is also sufficient for Roblox, which does not require the massive memory bandwidth that some simulation games do. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 640 FPS, which is a clear indication that the CPU is not holding back the GPU in this scenario.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 64640 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P with a deltaPct of -0.3% and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with a deltaPct of 0.3%. This means the Core Ultra 7 265 is virtually tied with these processors in average performance. For Roblox, the 20-core/20-thread configuration is overkill, but the high boost clock and modern architecture ensure that the game's primary thread runs efficiently. The CPU's TDP of 65 W is modest, but this does not affect its performance in the measured data. The data strongly suggests that the CPU is a capable partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER, providing enough processing power to keep the GPU busy at all settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 231st out of 3010 tested combos in Roblox. This places it in the top 8% of all combinations, indicating that it is a high-end pairing that outperforms the vast majority of systems. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the components: the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's massive throughput work together to produce the high frame rates seen in the measured FPS data. While the rank of 231 is not the absolute top, it is notable that there are 3010 combos in the database, and this system sits well above the median.

The percentile rankings of the individual components support this high combo rank. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking mean that both parts are in the upper echelon of their respective categories. When paired together, they form a system that is capable of delivering over 400 FPS at 1080p Ultra and over 150 FPS at 4K Ultra. The combo rank of 231 out of 3010 suggests that while there are more powerful combinations available, they likely consist of even higher-end parts that provide diminishing returns in Roblox. For the vast majority of users, this combo offers an excellent balance of performance and capability, as evidenced by the fact that it can achieve 640 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond what any display can currently show.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo can achieve in Roblox?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 640 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this system maintain a 144Hz refresh rate at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the system achieves an average of 158 FPS, which is above the 144Hz threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 4080 SUPER has a deltaPct of -0.1% compared to the RTX 4080, meaning they perform nearly identically on average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p in Roblox?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 640 FPS, which suggests the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU; however, the GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution due to the low graphical load.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 158 FPS, which was measured at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: Does this combo rank in the top 10% of all tested systems for Roblox?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 231st out of 3010 tested combos, which places it in the top 8% of all systems tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how this system performs across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset delivers an average of 640 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this combo. The Medium preset averages 582 FPS, with a minimum of 495 FPS and a maximum of 669 FPS. The High preset averages 515 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 417 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at the highest settings, the system is far beyond the needs of any current monitor, making 1080p an easy task for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset averages 427 FPS, a 33% drop from 1080p, but still incredibly high. The Medium preset averages 388 FPS, with a minimum of 330 FPS and a maximum of 447 FPS. The High preset averages 343 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 279 FPS. The data shows that at 1440p, the system can comfortably drive a 240Hz monitor at Medium or High settings, and even Ultra settings exceed the 144Hz refresh rate.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down but remains playable. The Low preset averages 241 FPS, which is still high enough for a 240Hz 4K monitor, though such displays are rare. The Medium preset averages 220 FPS, with a minimum of 187 FPS and a maximum of 253 FPS. The High preset averages 194 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 158 FPS. The minimum FPS of 187 at Medium settings is particularly noteworthy, as it ensures that the frame rate never drops below 144Hz, providing a smooth experience on high refresh rate 4K displays. The overall trend shows a consistent scaling of performance with resolution and settings, confirming that this combo is well-suited for Roblox at any configuration.