The Long Drive

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers consistently high frame rates in The Long Drive, with the data showing a combination that scales cleanly from 1080p through 4K. This pairing ranks 299th out of 3,725 tested combos in this game, placing it comfortably in the top percentile of all configurations. The measured results indicate that the RTX 4080 carries the primary workload at higher resolutions, while the 5800XT’s eight-core, sixteen-thread design provides ample headroom for the simulation’s CPU demands. Across all tested settings, the combo never drops below 47 FPS at 4K Ultra, and at 1080p Low it reaches 322 FPS, demonstrating a wide performance envelope that suits both high-refresh monitors and demanding visual presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a combo rank of 299 out of 3,725 tested configurations in The Long Drive. That placement puts it within the top 8% of all combos in the database. The RTX 4080 itself sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the 5800XT ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, so the pairing brings together two components that are each above-average performers in their respective fields.

Looking at the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 4080’s average benchmark score of 54,247 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54,209 — a delta of only 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher at 54,828, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB sits 2.6% above at 55,698 species. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads the pack at 55,757, 2.7% ahead. These margins are small, meaning the RTX 4080 is not dramatically separated from its closest competitors in synthetic scores. However, in The Long Drive specifically, the measured FPS figures show the card performing strongly across all resolution and settings combinations.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s average benchmark score of 29,879 places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868 (0% delta), the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29,955 (-0.3% delta), and the Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29,713 (0.6% delta). These differences are negligible in practical terms. What matters more is that the 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, provide sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 in a driving simulation like this one.

The combo rank of 299 out of 3,725 suggests that while many configurations outperform it, the vast majority of tested systems land below it. Given that the RTX 4080 is an end-of-life product and the 5800XT is a 2024 release, this pairing represents a mature, well-balanced setup. The data does not show any obvious weak link; rather, the results indicate a system where both components contribute to the overall performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It carries 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1400 MHz, which translates to 22.4 Gbps effective. The GPU’s base clock is 2205 MHz, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz)Skip. These specifications position the RTX 4080 as a high-end card from the GeForce 40-series, though it is now marked as end-of-life with the GeForce 50-series as its successor.

In The Long Drive, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the measured FPS ranges from 127 (Ultra) to 322 (Low), with the CPU likely playing a larger role in keeping frame rates high. At 1440p, the range narrows slightly to 84–235 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 47–131 FPS. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game across all tested settings; there is no indication of memory capacity being a limiting factor. The card’s pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s support high fill rates, which matters for a driving simulation with open landscapes and long draw distances.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS and FP16 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1) indicate strong compute capabilities, though The Long Drive is not a compute-heavy title. The RTX 4080’s 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores are present, but the game’s results do not specifically exercise those features in the measured data. The card’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths, and its Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support cover other API options.

The benchmark results show the RTX 4080’s nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, performs nearly identically in synthetic tests (54,209 vs. 54,247). In The Long Drive, this means users with either card would see comparable FPS. The deltaPct values of -0.3% to -2.7% against other rivals are minor, reinforcing that the RTX 4080 is a consistent performer rather than an outlier.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 322 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 235 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 131 FPS. This represents a 59% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which suggests the GPU becomes more dominant as pixel count increases.

For Medium settings, the progression is 294 FPS at 1080p, 194 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 34% and 44%, respectively. High settings show 184 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K — drops of 34% and 45%. Ultra settings yield 127 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K, with drops of 34% and 44%.

The consistency of these percentage drops across settings indicates that the limiting component is the same at each resolution. At 1080p, the CPU may still be influential, as evidenced by the large gap between Low (322 FPS) and Ultra (127 FPS) — a 60% difference that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU faster at lower settings. At 4K, the gap between Low (131 FPS) and Ultra (47 FPS) is 64%, showing the GPU’s workload increases proportionally with settings.

The data shows that the RTX 4080 maintains playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra (47 FPS), though this is below the 60 FPS threshold many users prefer. At 4K High, the combo reaches 67 FPS, which is more comfortable. The scaling pattern suggests that if a user wants to prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, dropping from Ultra to High provides a 42% FPS increase at 4K (from 47 to 67), while dropping from High to Medium provides a 61% increase (from 67 to 108).

Notably, the 4K Medium and 1440p Medium measurements include min and max FPS values. At 4K Medium, the range is 91–124 FPS with an average of 108; at 1440p Medium, it is 165–223 FPS with an average of 194; and at 1080p Medium, it is 250–339 FPS with an average of 294. These min/max figures show that frame pacing is relatively stable, with no severe dips indicated.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 322 FPS, Medium averages 294 FPS (with a minimum of 250 and maximum of 339), High averages 184 FPS, and Ultra averages 127 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is modest at 8.7% lower, but the jump from Medium to High is substantial at 37.4% lower. From High to Ultra, the drop is 31.0%. This suggests that High settings at 1080p offer a balanced experience, while Ultra requires a significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 235 FPS for Low, 194 FPS for Medium (165–223 range), 121 FPS for High, and 84 FPS for Ultra. The Medium setting shows a tight min-max spread of 58 FPS, indicating consistent performance. The drop from Low to Medium is 17.4%, from Medium to High is 37.6%, and from High to Ultra is 30.6%. At this resolution, even Ultra maintains 84 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 131 FPS for Low, 108 FPS for Medium (91–124 range), 67 FPS for High, and 47 FPS for Ultra. The Medium setting’s min of 91 FPS shows that the combo can hold near-100 FPS even at 4K with moderate settings. The drop from Low to Medium is 17.6%, from Medium to High is 38.0%, and from High to Ultra is 29.9%. The 4K Ultra figure of 47 FPS is the only measured result below 60 FPS across the entire dataset.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Medium settings deliver roughly 60% of the frame rate of Low settings, while Ultra delivers roughly 40% of Low. High settings sit between Medium and Ultra, typically landing at around 50-60% of Low’s FPS. The RTX 4080’s performance scales predictably with settings, and the 5800XT does not appear to introduce any resolution-specific bottlenecks.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the ideal settings depend on the target resolution and the user’s frame rate preference. At 1080p, all settings exceed 120 FPS, so the choice is about prioritizing visual fidelity or maximum refresh rate. For a 144 Hz monitor, Low (322 FPS) or Medium (294 FPS) are overkill, while High (184 FPS) still exceeds 144 FPS and Ultra (127 FPS) falls just short. For a 120 Hz display, Ultra at 1080p is viable at 127 FPS.

At 1440p, the data shows that Ultra (84 FPS) is playable on a 60 Hz or 75 Hz display, but for 144 Hz panels, High (121 FPS) is the better choice. Medium (194 FPS) provides ample headroom for high-refresh gaming, while Low (235 FPS) is unnecessary unless chasing maximum frame rates. The 1440p Medium measurement with a 165 FPS minimum suggests that this setting is stable and unlikely to drop below the refresh rate of most gaming monitors.

At 4K, the options are more constrained. Ultra (47 FPS) is below 60 FPS retry, so users should consider High (67 FPS) as the minimum for smooth gameplay. Medium (108 FPS) is the sweet spot for 4K, offering over 100 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS, which is well-suited for 120 Hz 4K displays. Low (131 FPS) at 4K is also an option for those prioritizing frame rate above all else. The data suggests that 4K Medium provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the min/max range (91–124) indicating minimal stuttering.

For users with variable refresh rate monitors, the measured min FPS values are crucial. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 91 FPS ensures that even the lowest frames stay above 90 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 165 FPS is high enough to avoid any perceived judder. The 1080p Medium minimum of 250 FPS is well beyond what most displays can show)Skip. In summary, Medium settings are recommended for 4K and 1440p, while High settings are acceptable at 1440p if visual fidelity is prioritized. At 1080p, Ultra is viable for 120 Hz displays.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in The Long Drive?*

A: The data shows the highest frame rates at 1920x1080, with 322 FPS on Low and 294 FPS on Medium. However, 2560x1440 Medium still averages 194 FPS, and 3840x2160 Medium averages 108 FPS. The choice depends on the display; 1440p High (121 FPS) or 4K Medium (108 FPS) offer good performance with higher visual quality.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in The Long Drive?*

A: Yes. At 4K High, the average FPS is 67, and at 4K Medium it is 108 FPS. Even 4K Ultra reaches 47 FPS, though that falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Medium minimum of 91 FPS indicates stable performance for this title.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080’s average benchmark score is 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, a delta of 0.1%. In practical terms, the two perform nearly identically in synthetic tests. The measured FPS in The Long Drive would be expected to be similar for both cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 322 FPS, which is high but not limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance (3,359 in Cinebench R23 single-core). The 8-core, 16-thread design provides sufficient multi-thread headroom, as shown by the 23,794 multicore score in Cinebench R23.

Q: What settings should I use for a 144 Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p, High settings average 121 FPS, which is below 144 Hz, so Medium (194 FPS) is recommended. At 1080p, High averages 184 FPS, which exceeds 144 Hz, and Ultra averages 127 FPS, which falls short. For a 144 Hz display at 1080p, High settings are optimal.

Q: Does the combo’s rank of 299 out of 3,725 mean it is a top-tier configuration?

A: The rank places it in the top 8% of all tested combos. The RTX 4080 is at the 86th percentile among GPUs, and the 5800XT is at the 81st percentile among CPUs. This indicates a well-balanced setup that outperforms the majority of systems in the database for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz, with a TDP of 105 W. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 and supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The CPU’s market segment is Desktop, and it was released on 2024-07-30 with a launch MSRP of $249.

In The Long Drive, the CPU’s role is evident in how frame rates vary with settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, dropping from Ultra (127 FPS) to Low (322 FPS) yields a 153% increase in FPS, which suggests the CPU can push more frames when the GPU is less burdened. At 4K, the same settings change yields a 179% increase (from 47 to 131 FPS), indicating the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The CPU’s single-thread performance, as measured by Cinebench R23 at 3,359 points, is adequate for handling the game’s simulation logic, which typically runs on one or two threads.

The 5800XT’s multi-thread performance is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23,794 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,683. The PassMark multithread score is 28,053, and the data compression score is 352,002. These figures indicate that the CPU can handle background tasks and any multi-threaded aspects of the game without impacting frame rates. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, scores 29,713 in average benchmark, which is 0.6% lower than the 5800XT’s 29,879, showing that the 5800XT is competitive with newer processors.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is sufficient for this game, and the 32 MB L3 cache helps with data locality. The 5800XT’s ECC memory support is a feature that does not directly affect gaming performance but adds flexibility. The CPU’s multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, though the measured results reflect stock behavior. In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800XT scores 959 in 3DMark single-thread and 3,535 in PassMark single-thread, showing respectable single-core performance for a 2024 release.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution in The Long Drive. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the FPS drops to 47. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 322 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame delivery capability for this game, but still well above typical display refresh rates. The combination of 8 cores and 16 threads ensures that the CPU can handle the game’s physics and AI without causing frame drops, particularly when the GPU is not saturated. Overall, the Ryzen 7 5800XT provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4080 in this title.