Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, ranging from a low of 31.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 214.8 FPS at 1080p Low. The data shows that this pairing is heavily influenced by the graphics preset and resolution, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at higher settings and resolutions while the CPU keeps pace at lower loads. The measured results indicate a system that is comfortably capable at standard resolutions but requires careful settings management for 4K play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 214.8 FPS, Medium delivers 154 FPS, High reaches 109.4 FPS, and Ultra maintains 103.3 FPS. All four preset levels at this resolution clear the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin, with even the most demanding Ultra preset nearly doubling the playability target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain healthy but show a clear scaling pattern. Low settings average 138.9 FPS, Medium drops to 98.3 FPS, High settles at 65.6 FPS, and Ultra holds at 62.4 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra represents a reduction of 76.5 FPS, with the biggest single-step decline occurring between Medium and High settings, a loss of 32.7 FPS. All presets at 1440p still exceed 60 FPS, though High and Ultra are now operating within a narrow margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 72.2 FPS, which remains playable. Medium falls to 50.8 FPS, High drops to 34.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 31.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 40.4 FPS, indicating that only the lowest preset provides a comfortable experience at this resolution. The scaling from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a halving of performance, from 62.4 FPS to 31.8 FPS, which highlights the GPU's workload at higher pixel counts.

The data set provides average FPS values only, with no minimum or maximum frame time data recorded for any resolution or preset combination. This means the analysis relies entirely on average performance metrics, which can mask occasional frame dips, but the consistent averages across multiple preset tiers suggest stable behavior.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Pc Building Simulator at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 103.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest resolution that supports all presets above 60 FPS?

A: 2560x1440 is the highest resolution where every preset stays playable. The lowest result at that resolution is Ultra at 62.4 FPS, while High, Medium, and Low all exceed 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The 4K Low preset averages 72.2 FPS, but Medium falls to 50.8 FPS and Ultra drops to 31.8 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same preset?

A: At Ultra settings, the drop is from 103.3 FPS at 1080p to 31.8 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 71.5 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 214.8 FPS to 72.2 FPS, a reduction of 142.6 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at higher resolutions?

A: The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 4K, as the frame rate differences between presets grow significantly larger compared to 1080p. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 111.5 FPS, while at 4K that same gap narrows to 40.4 FPS, suggesting the GPU is saturated earlier at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver 62.4 FPS average, which is the most demanding preset that still maintains playable performance at that resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400 and the Intel Arc B580. At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale dramatically with preset changes, moving from 214.8 FPS at Low to 103.3 FPS at Ultra. This wide spread of 111.5 FPS indicates that the GPU is handling the bulk of the rendering workload, while the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at lower presets without becoming a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern tightens somewhat. The difference between Low and Ultra is 76.5 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p but still substantial. The fact that Ultra at 1440p (62.4 FPS) is lower than Ultra at 1080p (103.3 FPS) by 40.9 FPS points to the GPU's rendering load increasing with pixel count, while the CPU's role remains consistent since the game logic and scene complexity are unchanged.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The difference between Low and Ultra shrinks to 40.4 FPS, and even Low settings only reach 72.2 FPS. This compression of the FPS range suggests that the Arc B580 is nearing its limits at 4K, where the sheer number of pixels being processed limits how much headroom remains for preset adjustments. The CPU, which is capable of much higher frame rates as shown by the 1080p results, is no longer the limiting factor at this resolution.

The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, shows it can sustain high frame rates in this simulation game, as evidenced by the 214.8 FPS result at 1080p Low. The Arc B580, with its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2560 shading units, handles the graphical scaling, and its limitations become apparent at 4K where only the lowest preset remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B580 ranks at position 2838 out of 3723 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the lower-middle portion of the benchmark database, meaning that a significant number of other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher frame rates in this game.

Given that the measured performance at 1080p Ultra is 103.3 FPS and 1440p Ultra is 62.4 FPS, the rank reflects a system that can handle the game comfortably at mainstream resolutions but does not compete with top-tier configurations. The rank percentile of the CPU is 72, while the GPU sits at 68, indicating both components are above average individually, yet their combined performance in this specific title still lands in the lower half of tested combos.

The ranking suggests that while this combo delivers playable results, other configurations with higher-end graphics cards or more powerful CPUs achieve better frame rates, particularly at 4K where this system only manages 31.8 FPS at Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 18683. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, a difference of -0.1%, while the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, a difference of -0.3%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, which is -0.7% different, and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, a +0.9% difference. These CPUs would provide near-identical processing performance in Pc Building Simulator, meaning any of them paired with the Arc B580 would yield similar frame rates.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, a -0.2% difference, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a +0.6% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a -0.7% difference, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a -1% difference. These graphics cards would produce very similar performance levels in this game, so swapping the Arc B580 for any of these would not materially change the measured FPS at various resolutions and presets.

The Verdict

This PC can run Pc Building Simulator, but the playable experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—deliver average FPS above 60, with Ultra achieving 103.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra at 62.4 FPS being the lowest result. At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 72.2 FPS, while Medium (50.8 FPS), High (34.9 FPS), and Ultra (31.8 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at any preset, while 4K is restricted to Low settings for a smooth experience. The system is therefore suitable for players who prioritize high frame rates at standard resolutions or are willing to reduce settings for 4K output.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is Low, which delivers 72.2 FPS. Higher presets at this resolution fall below the threshold, so Low is the recommended setting for 4K play.

For 2560x1440, the best settings option is Ultra, which achieves 62.4 FPS average. This is the highest quality preset that still meets the 60 FPS target, with High (65.6 FPS), Medium (98.3 FPS), and Low (138.9 FPS) also remaining playable but offering lower visual quality.

For 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the best choice, producing 103.3 FPS average. All other presets also exceed 60 FPS—High at 109.4 FPS, Medium at 154 FPS, and Low at 214.8 FPS—so players can select Ultra for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.