Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system configuration over raw graphical fidelity. The pairing of an Intel Core i7-14700K with an Intel Arc B390 produces a highly unusual performance profile. The CPU is a top-tier desktop part, while the GPU is an integrated-class solution with very modest output. The benchmark results show that this combination is severely bottlenecked by the graphics processor, with playability heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700K sits in the 94th percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores, are all AMD parts. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 0.1% higher, making it statistically identical in CPU-bound tasks. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.2% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX trails by 0.7%. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the furthest behind at 0.9%. For any workload that depends on the processor, users can expect the i7-14700K to perform essentially on par with these four alternatives, with deltas all within a single percentage point.

The GPU side tells a very different story. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, placing it far below mainstream gaming hardware. Its nearest rivals in the database are all legacy NVIDIA parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1.3% higher, the GeForce 800M is 1.5% higher, the GeForce GT 625 OEM is 2.5% higher, and the GeForce GT 710 is 2.7% higher. These deltas are small, but the absolute performance level is what matters. The Arc B390 is effectively in the same class as decade-old entry-level graphics solutions. Any system relying on this GPU will deliver frame rates consistent with those older parts, regardless of how powerful the accompanying CPU is.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the i7-14700K and the Arc B390 is stark. The CPU is vastly overqualified for this game, while the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution. The recorded data shows that frame rates scale almost entirely with the graphics preset and resolution, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU has 20 cores and 28 threads, a configuration that is far beyond what a simulation title like this requires. The bottleneck is always the integrated graphics processor.

Resolution scaling confirms this. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate is 125 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 at Low reduces that to 79 FPS, a 37% decrease. At 3840x2160 at Low, the average falls to 41 FPS, another 48% drop. These are massive reductions that cannot be attributed to CPU limitations. A processor-bound scenario would show far smaller differences across resolutions. The Arc B390 simply does not have the fill rate or shading power to keep up as pixel count rises.

Preset scaling further illustrates the point. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 125 to 88 FPS. High settings yield 62 FPS, and Ultra falls to 59 FPS. The CPU has no role in these changes; the GPU is doing all the work. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low produces 79 FPS, Medium 56 FPS, High 39 FPS, and Ultra 38 FPS. The CPU is idle relative to its capacity, and the GPU is saturated. The conclusion is unambiguous: this combo is entirely GPU-limited for Pc Building Simulator.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the most common gaming resolution, the results are mixed. Low settings produce an average of 125 FPS, which is smooth by any standard. Medium settings average 88 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 75 and 102 FPS respectively. High settings average 62 FPS, just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra settings average 59 FPS, which is technically below the threshold, though the margin is only one frame. The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can approach playability at multiple presets.

At 2560x1440, the picture degrades noticeably. Low settings average 79 FPS, which clears the threshold comfortably. Medium settings average 56 FPS, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64. High settings drop to 39 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38 FPS. Only the Low preset is playable at this resolution. The step from Medium to High costs 17 FPS, a 30% reduction, which indicates a steep performance cliff as the GPU runs out of resources.

At 3840x2160, the results are not playable at any setting. Low settings average 41 FPS. Medium averages 29 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 25 and 34 FPS. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 20 FPS. None of these come close to the 60 FPS threshold. The Arc B390 cannot handle 4K output for this title, regardless of how much the CPU is capable of.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i7-14700K and Arc B390 ranks 3310 out of 3723 tested combos in the database for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested. The rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, which is in the 9th percentile overall. The CPU, despite being in the 94th percentile, cannot compensate for the graphics limitation in a game that is GPU-bound at every resolution.

This ranking reflects a fundamental mismatch. The i7-14700K is a high-end processor that could easily drive a much faster graphics card. The Arc B390, with its integrated-class performance, holds the entire system back. Users with this combo are getting only a fraction of the CPU's potential in gaming scenarios. The rank is a warning that the GPU is the sole determinant of frame rates here, and it is severely underpowered for the task.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Pc Building Simulator? The answer depends entirely on resolution and settings. The verdict data is clear. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable. The best average is 41 FPS at Low, which is well below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, only Low settings clear 60 FPS, with an average of 79 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fail. At 1920x1080, three presets are playable: High at 62 FPS, Low at 125 FPS, and Medium at 88 FPS. Ultra is the only failure at this resolution, averaging 59 FPS.

The practical conclusion is that this system can run the game smoothly at 1080p with High settings or lower. It can also manage 1440p on Low. For 4K, the hardware is not sufficient. The CPU is not the issue; the Arc B390 is the limiting factor. Users who want higher fidelity or higher resolutions will need a different graphics solution, as the i7-14700K has ample headroom for a far more powerful GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Pc Building Simulator at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested presets reach 60 FPS. The best result is 41 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 29 FPS, High at 21 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Low is the only playable preset at this resolution, with an average of 79 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 38 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which settings are playable at 1920x1080?

A: High, Low, and Medium are all playable. High averages 62 FPS, Low averages 125 FPS, and Medium averages 88 FPS. Ultra is not playable, averaging 59 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700K the reason for low frame rates?

A: No. The CPU is in the 94th percentile and is not the bottleneck. The Intel Arc B390 is in the 9th percentile and is responsible for the low frame rates, as shown by the large performance drops when resolution or preset increases.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It is 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% behind the GeForce 800M, 2.5% behind the GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% behind the GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for this game?

A: The combination ranks 3310 out of 3723 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 11% of systems. This low rank is due to the GPU, which cannot deliver playable performance at higher resolutions despite the powerful CPU.