The Long Drive

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a remarkably strong performance profile in The Long Drive, placing in the 814th position out of 3,725 tested combos. The data indicates this pairing is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gameplay at 1440p and even capable of smooth 4K experiences, though the Ultra preset at 4K proves too demanding for a locked 60 FPS experience. Benchmark results show this combination excels in virtually every scenario except for maximum settings at 4K, where the frame rate dips below playable thresholds for many users.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in The Long Drive?*

A: This combo ranks 814th out of 3,725 tested combinations, placing it in the top 22% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-10400F compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14,185, putting it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6756E (14,163), 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14,115), and 0.3% behind the Intel Core 7 160UL (14,232).

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

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 232 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this combination capable of smooth 4K gameplay?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 58 FPS, which is near the 60 FPS target. Medium settings yield 94 FPS average with a minimum of 80 FPS, making it a solid choice for 4K gaming.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43,223. It trails the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB by 0.1% (43,262) and the RTX 5050 Mobile by 0.1% (43,268), while sitting 1% behind the RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667).

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 202 FPS on Low settings to 73 FPS on Ultra settings, representing a 64% reduction in performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Core 10th Gen series, built on the Comet Lake architecture using a 14 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, drawing 65 W of power. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In the context of The Long Drive, a driving simulation game, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are relevant for physics calculations and world simulation. The 3DMark benchmarks show a 16-thread score of 4,748 and a max-thread score of 4,735, indicating the processor scales well when all threads are utilized. The single-thread score is 688, which is notably lower but still adequate for the game's core logic. Cinebench R23 results show a multi-core score of 10,283 and a single-core score of 1,451, highlighting that the processor is significantly stronger in multi-threaded workloads.

The CPU's performance percentile sits at 68, meaning it outperforms 68% of all CPUs in the database. In synthetic benchmarks, it sits between the Intel Xeon 6756E (14,163 average score, 0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14,277 average score, 0.6% ahead). This places the i5-10400F in a competitive mid-range position. For a driving simulation, the 12 threads provide enough headroom for background processes and game engine threads, but the measured frame rates in this game suggest that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck rather than the CPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 56 ray tracing cores and 224 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Memory is handled by 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The card draws 220 W and requires a 550 W power supply, with a dual-slot design and a single 16-pin power connector.

In The Long Drive, the GPU's capabilities are the determining factor for frame rates at higher resolutions. The card's FP32 performance is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS, which translates to substantial pixel-pushing power. The measured frame rates show the GPU scales well from 1080p to 1440p, with only modest drops in performance. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate is 58 FPS, indicating the card is right at the edge of 4K gaming capability. The GPU's percentile rank is 83, outperforming 83% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 43,223 places it just behind the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, 0.1% ahead) and the RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, 0.1% ahead), while the RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1% (43,667).

The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game even at 4K Ultra settings, as the measured data shows the card does not run out of memory at any tested configuration. The boost clock of 2475 MHz ensures high sustained performance in gaming workloads, and the 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth allows for smooth texture streaming in open-world driving environments. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure it is fully prepared for modern game APIs.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 814 out of 3,725 tested combos in The Long Drive. This places the system in the top 21.9% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking indicates that the system is well-balanced for this particular game, with the GPU providing the majority of the performance headroom.

The CPU's 68th percentile ranking and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking combine to produce a system that punches above its weight in this driving simulation. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not being held back significantly by the i5-10400F, as frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are exceptionally high. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the system achieves 216 FPS average, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The rank of 814 out of 3,725 indicates that there are 813 other combinations that perform better, but the vast majority of those likely feature more recent high-end CPUs.

The performance distribution across resolutions shows that the system is most comfortable at 1440p and below. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average frame rate is 105 FPS, which is excellent for smooth gameplay. The dip to 73 FPS at Ultra settings shows that the Ultra preset introduces significant additional load, likely from increased draw distances and shadow quality, but the system remains playable. The 4K performance is the weak point, with only Medium settings providing a comfortable frame rate above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 232 FPS, Medium settings produce 216 FPS with a minimum of 184 FPS and maximum of 249 FPS, High settings achieve 160 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain 111 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never CPU or GPU limited in a meaningful way, and users can max out settings while still achieving over 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings produce 202 FPS average, Medium settings deliver 169 FPS with a minimum of 143 FPS and maximum of 194 FPS, High settings achieve 105 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 73 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p represents a 30% reduction in frame rate, from 105 FPS to 73 FPS, which is a significant trade-off for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings still produce a very playable 114 FPS average, Medium settings deliver 94 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 108 FPS, High settings drop to 58 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 40 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration tested that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and it is significantly below at 40 FPS. The High setting at 58 FPS is just shy of a smooth 60 FPS experience, making Medium the recommended preset for 4K gaming.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of frame rate and visual quality, with minimum frame rates that stay well above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and a respectable 80 FPS minimum at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1920x1080 display, the Ultra preset at 111 FPS average is the clear choice. The system has more than enough headroom to run the game at maximum settings while maintaining a frame rate well above 100 FPS, and the visual improvements over High settings are worth the 49 FPS cost. Even the most demanding scenes will remain smooth, as the system's performance at this resolution is not constrained by either the CPU or GPU.

For 2560x1440 users, the High preset at 105 FPS average is recommended as the best balance of visual quality and performance. While Ultra at 73 FPS is playable, the 32 FPS difference between High and Ultra represents a substantial visual upgrade that many users will appreciate, and the frame rate remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. Users with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors (144 Hz or above) may prefer Medium settings at 169 FPS to maximize smoothness, but the visual trade-off is noticeable.

For 3840x2160 displays, the Medium preset at 94 FPS average is the clear recommendation. This is the only 4K setting that provides both a high average frame rate and a minimum frame rate above 60 FPS, with the minimum recorded at 80 FPS. The High preset at 58 FPS is borderline, and the Ultra preset at 40 FPS is not recommended for comfortable gameplay. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires a compromise on settings, but Medium still provides a visually impressive experience.

The overall pattern across all resolutions is that the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance, with minimum frame rates that never drop below 80 FPS even at 4K. Users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity should choose High settings at 1080p or 1440p, while 4K users should stick to Medium for the best experience.