Roblox

Roblox is not a demanding game by modern standards, but the data from this specific configuration—the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER—reveals a surprisingly nuanced performance profile. The combination ranks at 2097 out of 3010 tested combos for this title, placing it in the lower half of the database. This rank is primarily a function of the GPU's age and position, rather than the CPU's capability. While the processor is a top-tier part, the graphics card holds the system back from the very top echelons of Roblox performance. The measured FPS results, however, show that this pairing is still exceptionally playable, delivering triple-digit frame rates at nearly every setting and resolution tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 2097 out of 3010 is a critical data point. It places this specific pairing in the 30th percentile of all tested combinations for Roblox. This means that roughly 70% of the other CPU-GPU pairings in our database achieve higher average frame rates in this game. The primary reason for this is the GPU. The CPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, is an absolute powerhouse. Its average benchmark score of 84003 puts it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and it outperforms its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, by a marginal 0.2%. This is a processor with immense headroom for any game, including Roblox.

The bottleneck is clearly the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Its average benchmark score of 18093 places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. More tellingly, its nearest rivals show how closely packed the mid-range performance tier is. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile by a negligible 0.4% and is behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 0.5%. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is a capable but not exceptional performer in 2024, and its standing in the overall combo ranking is a direct consequence of this. The CPU is so powerful that it is essentially never the limiting factor, leaving the GPU to dictate the final FPS numbers.

Looking at the absolute FPS figures, the combo's rank seems harsh, but the ranking is a relative measure against all other combos, many of which feature newer, faster GPUs. The 2097 rank is a verdict on the pairing's overall ceiling, not its playability. The data shows that while it doesn't top the charts, it provides a very smooth experience in Roblox. The high CPU percentile (96) and lower GPU percentile (62) tell a clear story of a system where the graphics card is the deciding factor in how high the FPS can go, and the rank reflects that this GPU is a mid-pack performer in the broader landscape of tested hardware.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the defining component in this pairing for Roblox. Its role is dictated by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. For a game like Roblox, which is not known for massive texture sets, 8 GB is generally sufficient, but the bandwidth and processing power determine the frame rate ceiling. The GPU's boost clock is 1650 MHz, and it operates on the Turing architecture on a 12 nm process. These specs place it in a performance tier that is solid for 1080p and 1440p gaming but begins to show its limits at 4K with higher settings.

The benchmark data for the GPU reinforces its mid-range status. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2011, while its Passmark G3D score is 16462. These scores are the raw performance indicators that, when combined with the CPU, produce the measured FPS in Roblox. The GPU's percentile rank of 62 indicates that it performs better than 62% of all GPUs in the database, which is respectable but not outstanding. In Roblox specifically, the GPU's role is to render the often simple blocky geometry and lighting effects. The data shows it does this effectively up to a point, but the FPS drops are clearly correlated with increased GPU load from higher resolutions and settings.

The relationship between the GPU's capabilities and the game's results is most evident in the FPS scaling. At 1080p Low, the GPU is not stressed, and the system achieves 308 FPS. As the workload increases, the FPS drops, showing the GPU is the active bottleneck. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are tasked with filling the screen, and the pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance variance in Roblox, with the CPU providing a stable, high-performance foundation that never interferes with the GPU's output.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Roblox?

A: The combo ranks at 2097 out of 3010 tested combinations for Roblox. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, primarily due to the GPU's mid-range standing, despite the CPU being in the top 4% of all processors.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus compare to its closest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 84003, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (score 83807) and 1.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4584PX (score 83090). It trails the AMD EPYC 7F72 by 1.3%, which has a score of 85072.

Q: How does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its closest competitors?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 18093. It is 0.4% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (score 18159) and 0.5% slower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (score 18189). It is 1.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 460 (score 18373) and 1.6% faster than the Intel Arc A770M (score 18383).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Roblox?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 308, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This indicates the system is capable of extremely high frame rates when the graphical load is minimized.

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

A: The lowest average FPS is 76, recorded at 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with Ultra settings. This is still a playable frame rate, but it shows the significant performance cost of the highest settings at 4K.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve a 4K experience above 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the combo achieves an average of 93 FPS on High settings and 76 FPS on Ultra settings. Both are above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating a smooth 4K experience is possible with this GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset yields an average of 308 FPS, which drops to 280 FPS on Medium, 247 FPS on High, and 201 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p also recorded a minimum FPS of 238 and a maximum of 322, showing good frame pacing. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER is capable of driving high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or 240Hz) even at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 205 FPS, Medium drops to 187 FPS, and High comes in at 165 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 134 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 159 FPS and a maximum of 215 FPS, indicating consistent performance without significant stutters. This resolution is arguably the sweet spot for this combo, offering a substantial visual improvement over 1080p while retaining frame rates high enough for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become more apparent. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 205 FPS at 1440p. Medium averages 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121. High settings average 93 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 76 FPS. While all these numbers are above 60 FPS, the scaling shows a clear trend of diminishing returns at 4K. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K is 40 FPS, whereas at 1080p, the gap is 107 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is being pushed to its limits, and the performance headroom is compressed.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a predictable but important pattern in resolution scaling. The FPS drops are most pronounced when moving from 1440p to 4K. For example, on High settings, the average FPS drops from 247 at 1080p to 165 at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 93 at 4K (a 44% reduction from 1440p). This non-linear scaling is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU, with its massive 24 cores and 36 MB of L3 cache, is clearly not the limiting factor. Its high single-thread performance (Passmark score of 4823) ensures that it can feed the GPU with draw calls without becoming a bottleneck.

The fact that the FPS drops are more severe at 4K than at 1080p is a direct indicator of the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput limitations. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is the same regardless of resolution, but the amount of data required per frame increases exponentially at higher resolutions. The 4K Low preset (116 FPS) is slower than the 1080p Ultra preset (201 FPS), which shows that the resolution increase alone, even with reduced graphical fidelity, places a heavier load on the GPU than simply increasing the quality settings at 1080p. This confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary constraint in this system.

This scaling behavior has a practical implication for users. The data shows that if a user wants to maximize frame rates, dropping the resolution is far more effective than lowering the settings. For instance, moving from 4K Ultra (76 FPS) to 4K Low (116 FPS) yields a 40 FPS improvement. However, moving from 4K Ultra (76 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (134 FPS) yields a 58 FPS improvement. The resolution is the more dominant factor because it directly affects the number of pixels the GPU must process, which is a fundamental limit of the hardware. The CPU's performance is so high that it does not meaningfully contribute to the frame rate variance across resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the "Ultra" preset is a viable option for this combo at all tested resolutions, but with caveats. At 1080p, Ultra averages 201 FPS, which is excellent for any high-refresh-rate monitor. At 1440p, Ultra averages 134 FPS, which is still very smooth and well-suited for a 144Hz display. At 4K, Ultra averages 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity over raw frame rate, Ultra is a solid choice across the board.

However, the "High" preset offers a better balance of performance and quality for most users. At 1080p, High averages 247 FPS, which is a 23% improvement over Ultra. At 1440p, High averages 165 FPS, a 23% improvement over Ultra. At 4K, High averages 93 FPS, a 22% improvement over Ultra. The visual difference between High and Ultra in Roblox is often subtle, but the performance gain is substantial. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for a consistently smooth experience, especially at 4K, as it provides a healthy FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

For players with high refresh rate monitors (240Hz or higher) at 1080p, the "Low" preset is the only option that fully saturates the display, averaging 308 FPS. The "Medium" preset at 1080p (280 FPS) is also a strong contender, offering a better visual experience while still staying above the 240 FPS mark. At 1440p, the "Low" preset (205 FPS) is ideal for 200Hz+ monitors, while "Medium" (187 FPS) is still excellent for 165Hz displays. Ultimately, the data indicates that the best experience depends on the user's display refresh rate. For a standard 60Hz monitor, even Ultra at 4K is playable, but for competitive play or high-refresh displays, the High preset at 1440p or the Low/Medium presets at 1080p provide the most headroom.