Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation game that tasks players with assembling and repairing computers, and its performance profile is unusual because it relies heavily on both the processor and the graphics solution. The recorded benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B390 shows a clear pattern: the system is capable at 1080p, becomes marginal at 1440p, and falls below the playable threshold at 4K. The measurements reveal that this combination behaves differently depending on the resolution and preset, with the GPU appearing to be the limiting factor at higher resolutions while the CPU carries the load at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frames per second data provides a detailed look at how this system handles Pc Building Simulator across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 125, which is more than double the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 88 FPS, with minimum and maximum values recorded at 75 and 102 FPS respectively. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 62 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS bar, though with less headroom. Ultra settings at 1080p bring the average down to 59 FPS, just one frame below the playable threshold, indicating that the most demanding preset at this resolution is borderline.

At 2560x1440, the performance picture changes significantly. Low settings yield an average of 79 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to an average of 56 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 47 and 64 FPS, meaning the frame rate fluctuates around the playable line but does not consistently hold above it. High settings at 1440p average 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 38 FPS. These latter two presets are clearly below the playable threshold, showing that the system struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at this resolution once the visual fidelity increases.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system cannot reach playable performance at any preset. Low settings produce an average of 41 FPS, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 25 and 34 FPS. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The data shows a steep decline as resolution increases, and even the lowest preset at 4K fails to reach half the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High, which achieves an average of 62 FPS. This means players can enjoy the High preset at 1080p while staying just above the playable line. Medium settings at 1080p offer more headroom at 88 FPS, and Low settings provide the most comfortable experience at 125 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that still clears the threshold.

For 2560x1440, the only playable setting is Low, which delivers an average of 79 FPS. Medium settings at this resolution fall short at 56 FPS, so the system cannot handle the Medium preset while maintaining the required frame rate. The data indicates that at 1440p, players are limited to the lowest quality preset to achieve smooth gameplay.

For 3840x2160, there are no playable settings recorded. The best average FPS at 4K comes from Low settings at 41 FPS, which is still below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict list shows that no preset at this resolution reaches the playable threshold, so the system cannot be recommended for 4K gameplay in Pc Building Simulator.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more for this game. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, and it sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Arc B390, on the other hand, is an integrated graphics solution with 1536 shading units and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and it ranks in the 9th percentile among all GPUs. This contrast in component strength is reflected in the measured FPS.

At 1080p, the system achieves high frame rates even at Low settings, reaching 125 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain high performance at lower resolutions. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is from 125 to 59 FPS, a reduction of about 53 percent, which indicates that the GPU becomes more stressed as the preset quality increases. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low settings hit 79 FPS, but Medium drops to 56 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 39 and 38 FPS. The scaling between Low and Medium at 1440p is a 23 FPS drop, showing that the GPU struggles with the increased load.

At 4K, the system cannot maintain playable frame rates at any preset, with Low settings at 41 FPS and Ultra at 20 FPS. The difference between 1080p Low (125 FPS) and 4K Low (41 FPS) is a 67 percent reduction, which is a much larger drop than would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Arc B390, being an integrated solution, has limited pixel throughput and texture rate, which constrains performance when the resolution increases.

The CPU role is more prominent at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 125 FPS, which is well above what a weak GPU would typically produce, suggesting that the CPU is doing substantial work to maintain high frame rates. However, as resolution and preset quality increase, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The data shows that the Arc B390 cannot keep pace with the CPU's capabilities beyond 1080p Medium, and the system's performance aligns more closely with the GPU's percentile ranking at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600KF provide context for its processing power. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average score that is 0.3 percent higher, making it effectively equivalent in CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4 percent higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is 0.8 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is 0.8 percent lower. These small deltas mean that swapping the processor for any of these alternatives would result in nearly identical CPU behavior in Pc Building Simulator, assuming the same GPU is used.

For the Intel Arc B390, the nearest rivals are all NVIDIA GPUs with very low performance scores. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is 1.3 percent higher, the NVIDIA GeForce 800M is 1.5 percent higher, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5 percent higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 is 2.7 percent higher. These deltas are all within a few percentage points, meaning that the Arc B390 performs similarly to these older, low-end GPUs. In Pc Building Simulator, the measured FPS with the Arc B390 reflects this low GPU performance tier, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is the bottleneck.

The combination of a high-end CPU with a low-end GPU creates a system where the CPU is not the limiting factor. Replacing the i5-14600KF with a slightly faster or slower rival would change CPU benchmarks by less than one percent, which would have a negligible impact on the game's frame rates. Replacing the Arc B390 with a similar GPU, such as the GeForce GT 710, would likely produce similar performance, since the GPU scores are within 2.7 percent of each other. The data suggests that the GPU choice is the determining factor for this game's performance, especially at 1440p and above.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, the system can run Pc Building Simulator with playable performance on High settings, achieving an average of 62 FPS. Low and Medium settings also clear the 60 FPS threshold, at 125 and 88 FPS respectively. Ultra settings fall one frame short at 59 FPS, so they are not considered playable according to the database threshold.

At 2560x1440, the only playable setting is Low, which averages 79 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold at 56, 39, and 38 FPS. This means that players at 1440p must use the lowest quality preset to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable performance. The best average FPS is 41 on Low settings, which is still 19 frames below the playable threshold. The system cannot run Pc Building Simulator at 4K with acceptable frame rates.

The data shows that this PC is a capable 1080p machine for this game, a limited 1440p machine that requires Low settings, and an unsuitable 4K machine. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is a key reference point, and the measured averages show that the system beats it at 1080p High and 1440p Low, but nowhere else.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: High settings achieve an average of 62 FPS, making it the most demanding playable preset at 1080p. Ultra settings average 59 FPS, just below the threshold.

Q: Can this system run the game at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which produce an average of 79 FPS. Medium settings drop to 56 FPS, below the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded at 3840x2160?

A: Low settings at 4K produce an average of 41 FPS, which is the highest recorded at that resolution. This is still below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14600KF compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 0.3 percent higher on average, making the two processors effectively matched in performance.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1.3 percent higher, while the GeForce GT 710 scores 2.7 percent higher. These are all low-end GPUs with similar performance.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average is 125 FPS, while at 4K Low, it is 41 FPS. This is a 67 percent reduction, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks 3310 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the bottom 11 percent of all tested systems. This low ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's limited performance, as the CPU ranks in the 90th percentile among all processors. The database shows that this combo is outclassed by most other tested configurations for this game, and the measured FPS confirms this: the system only achieves playable performance at 1080p and 1440p Low.

The gap between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile creates a system that is unbalanced for Pc Building Simulator. The CPU has the power to drive higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot deliver them at higher resolutions or presets. The combo rank of 3310 out of 3723 reflects this limitation, and the measured data supports the conclusion that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming in this title. At 1440p, it only works on the lowest preset, and at 4K, it does not work at all. For players targeting higher resolutions, the data suggests that a stronger GPU would be necessary to achieve playable frame rates.