Pc Building Simulator

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Pc Building Simulator with the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 spans three resolutions and four quality presets. The measurements show a clear pattern: this combination delivers its strongest performance at 1080p, remains highly capable at 1440p, and struggles at 4K beyond the lowest settings.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 203.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this combination. Medium settings drop to 144.4 FPS, while High settings yield 103.8 FPS. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, still maintain an average of 94.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, roughly 109 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution even when pushed to maximum quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales downward but remains respectable. Low settings average 131.9 FPS, Medium settings reach 89.4 FPS, and High settings sit at 64.7 FPS. Ultra settings produce 62.9 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is notable, with Ultra losing about 31.5 FPS, but the overall picture is still smooth for most presets.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Low settings average 64.4 FPS, which clears the playable threshold, but every higher preset falls below it. Medium settings produce 46.6 FPS, High settings drop to 32.4 FPS, and Ultra settings manage only 34.3 FPS. Interestingly, Ultra is slightly faster than High at 4K, a minor inversion that suggests the preset scaling is not perfectly linear at this resolution. The difference between Low and Medium is 17.8 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is 14.2 FPS, showing that each quality tier carries a meaningful performance cost at 4K.

The database records no minimum or maximum frame times for any resolution, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. This means the data captures overall throughput but does not reveal frame pacing or stutter behavior. For a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, where camera movement is often slow and deliberate, averages may understate perceived smoothness, but the numbers still provide a solid baseline for playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 94.4 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving room for background tasks or demanding in-game scenes without dropping below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, averaging 62.9 FPS. This is a narrow margin, only 2.9 FPS above the threshold, so users who prefer a larger safety buffer might opt for High settings instead, which average 64.7 FPS. The data shows that Ultra is technically playable, but the headroom is slim enough that frame drops in complex scenes could push it below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, with an average of 64.4 FPS. No other preset at this resolution clears 60 FPS. Medium comes closest at 46.6 FPS, which is 17.8 FPS below the threshold. This means 4K gaming requires significant visual compromises, limiting users to the lowest quality preset for a smooth experience.

The pattern across resolutions is clear: higher resolutions demand lower settings to maintain 60 FPS. At 1080p, the system can run everything at maximum quality. At 1440p, it can still run Ultra but with less margin. At 4K, only Low settings are viable, and even then the margin is modest at 4.4 FPS above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data reveals how the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 share the workload across resolutions and presets. The i5-9400 has 6 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 6629, while its single-core score is 935. The RTX 2060 features 1920 shading units, 30 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores, with a boost clock of 1680 MHz and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus.

The scaling between resolutions points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts. From 1080p Low at 203.4 FPS to 1440p Low at 131.9 FPS, the drop is 71.5 FPS, a 35.1% reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low at 64.4 FPS, the drop is another 67.5 FPS, a 51.2% reduction. These large penalties align with GPU-bound rendering, as the RTX 2060 must push progressively more pixels with the same shading resources.

At higher presets, the GPU role becomes even more pronounced. The difference between 1080p Ultra at 94.4 FPS and 4K Ultra at 34.3 FPS is 60.1 FPS, a 63.6% reduction. The CPU, with its modest 6-thread configuration, is unlikely to be the limiting factor in these scenarios because the frame rates scale so heavily with resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the drop from 1080p to 4K would be much smaller, as the CPU workload would remain similar while only the GPU work increased.

The preset scaling at each resolution also reflects GPU dominance. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 203.4 to 94.4, a 53.6% decrease. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces FPS from 131.9 to 62.9, a 52.3% decrease. At 4K, Low to Ultra drops from 64.4 to 34.3, a 46.7% decrease. The relative penalties are similar across resolutions, which suggests the GPU is consistently the main driver of performance changes, while the CPU maintains steady frame delivery.

The CPU percentile versus all CPUs is 47, placing it in the lower half of the database, but this does not prevent it from keeping up with the RTX 2060 in this game. Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title with relatively simple geometry and UI-heavy scenes, so the CPU's 6 threads appear sufficient. The GPU percentile is 58, and its average benchmark score of 15290 sits near rivals like the GTX 580 and Radeon 680M, but the real-world FPS data shows the RTX 2060 handling the rendering load effectively.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Pc Building Simulator? The answer depends entirely on the resolution target. At 1920x1080, the system runs every preset above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 94.4 FPS. This is a definitive yes for 1080p gaming, and the high frame rates suggest smooth performance even during heavy scene transitions or large build configurations.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs every preset above 60 FPS, but the margin at Ultra is thin. Ultra averages 62.9 FPS, so while it is technically playable, users who prioritize stability might prefer High at 64.7 FPS. The verdict data lists all four presets as playable at 1440p, so this resolution is viable with any quality setting.

At 3840x2160, the system can only manage Low settings above 60 FPS, with an average of 64.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with averages of 46.6, 32.4, and 34.3 FPS respectively. The verdict data confirms that Low is the only playable preset at 4K. This means 4K gaming is possible but requires substantial visual compromises, which may be acceptable for a simulation game where readability of menus and components matters more than graphical fidelity.

The playable threshold in the database is 60 FPS, and the verdict by resolution reflects this. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combination delivers a fully playable experience across all settings. For 4K users, the system is playable only on Low, and even then the margin above 60 FPS is small. The overall assessment is positive for mainstream resolutions, with the caveat that 4K demands a significant settings reduction.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-9400 provide context for its CPU performance. The i7-1068NG7 has an average score of 2259, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-9400's average of 2254. The i7-10710U scores 2248, 0.3% lower, and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 2246, 0.4% lower. The i3-10305 scores 2264, 0.4% higher. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would behave similarly in Pc Building Simulator, assuming the GPU remains the same. The differences are negligible for gaming performance, as the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this title.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, the nearest rivals are equally close. The GTX 580 has an average score of 15283, effectively identical to the RTX 2060's 15290, with a delta of 0%. The Radeon 680M scores 15270, 0.1% lower, and the RTX 3050 OEM scores 15199, 0.6% lower. The RX 7600 scores 15171, 0.8% lower. All of these GPUs fall within a 0.8% range of the RTX 2060's average benchmark score, so users with any of these cards would see nearly identical frame rates in Pc Building Simulator.

The practical implication is that this combo's performance is reproducible with a wide range of hardware. A user swapping the i5-9400 for a Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 or swapping the RTX 2060 for a GTX 580 would experience minimal FPS differences. The data shows that the combination is not unique in its performance profile; it represents a typical mid-range setup from its generation.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Ultra settings average 94.4 FPS at 1920x1080, which is the most demanding preset and still comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average 64.4 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium drops to 46.6 FPS, High to 32.4 FPS, and Ultra to 34.3 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost between 1080p and 1440p?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 94.4 FPS at 1080p to 62.9 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 31.5 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 203.4 to 131.9 FPS, a reduction of 71.5 FPS.

Q: Which component limits performance at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter. The frame rate drops sharply as resolution increases, from 94.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 34.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating the RTX 2060 cannot sustain high-quality rendering at 4K pixel counts.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: No. The CPU's 6 cores and 6 threads are sufficient, as frame rates scale heavily with resolution and preset, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads. The i5-9400's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 6629 is adequate for this simulation title.

Q: How much headroom is there at 1440p Ultra?

A: The average is 62.9 FPS, which is only 2.9 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This leaves limited headroom, so users seeking a larger safety margin might prefer High settings at 64.7 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2980 out of 3723 tested combos in the database for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower third of all combinations, specifically at the 80th percentile from the bottom, meaning roughly 80% of tested combos perform better. The rank reflects the age of the hardware, as both components are end-of-life products released in late 2018 and early 2019.

Despite the modest rank, the actual gameplay experience is positive at mainstream resolutions. The rank of 2980 seems low relative to the FPS data, but it likely reflects the presence of many newer and more powerful combos in the database. The i5-9400 sits at the 47th percentile among all CPUs, and the RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs, so neither component is exceptional by modern standards.

The rank also obscures the fact that this combo handles Pc Building Simulator well at 1080p and 1440p. The game is not graphically demanding compared to AAA shooters or open-world titles, so even a mid-range setup from a few generations ago can deliver high frame rates. Users with this hardware should feel confident running the game at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High/Ultra, with the understanding that 4K requires Low settings and the overall ranking places it below most newer configurations.