Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system configuration logic more than raw graphical fidelity, and the measured results for the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 reflect that unique balance. The data shows a combo that scales predictably with resolution, but the most interesting behavior emerges at the extremes of the settings presets, where the CPU and GPU trade the performance bottleneck in ways that define the playable envelope for this specific pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep but not uniform across all presets, revealing where the system's limiting component shifts. At Medium settings, the average frame rate falls from 175 FPS at 1920x1080 to 111 FPS at 2560x1440, a 36.6% reduction, and then to 58 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 47.7% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern shows a classic GPU-bound progression at Medium, where the rendering load at higher pixel counts outpaces the CPU's ability to feed frames.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The 1920x1080 result of 247 FPS drops to 156 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 82 FPS at 3840x2160. The 1080p-to-4K collapse from 247 to 82 FPS represents a 66.8% loss, which is substantial but still leaves the system well above playable thresholds. The fact that Low at 4K still produces 82 FPS indicates the GPU has enough headroom to handle even the most demanding pixel count when the CPU is not the constraint.

The High and Ultra presets show a different character. At High, the system moves from 124 FPS at 1080p to 78 FPS at 1440p and 41 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is the first one that dips below the 60 FPS smoothness bar, suggesting that High settings at 4K are the breaking point for this combo. Ultra follows a similar curve but lower overall: 118 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The Ultra 4K result is nearly identical to the High 4K result, which indicates that the GPU is fully saturated at that resolution regardless of the small additional load from Ultra.

The resolution scaling data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, especially at Low settings where the 247 FPS figure likely approaches the i3-12100F's maximum frame generation capability. The GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs, with the 4K results showing the RX 9060's 8 GB memory bus and 128-bit interface struggling to maintain high frame rates under heavy pixel throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 holds a rank of 1710 out of 3002 combos for Pc Building Simulator. That places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, which is a solid mid-pack result for a simulation game that does not typically demand top-tier hardware.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 13494. Its nearest rivals in the overall CPU rankings include the Intel Core 3 N355 with an average score of 13492 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 5 120UL at 13594 with a -0.7% delta. The i3-12100F is essentially tied with these processors in aggregate compute performance, yet its 4-core/8-thread configuration delivers a specific profile that works well for simulation workloads that rely on single-threaded logic.

The GPU's percentile ranking is lower at 59% among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rivals show a tight cluster: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 with a -0.7% delta, the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 with a 1% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 with a 1% delta. The RX 9060's performance sits right between these cards, meaning it offers competition-level rasterization for this game, though the 4K results suggest its memory subsystem limits its top-end output.

The combo rank of 1710 out of 3002 indicates that while neither component is a standout performer, their combined behavior in Pc Building Simulator produces a system that lands in the upper half of all tested configurations. This is a reasonable outcome for a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, and the measured frame rates confirm that the pairing is well-balanced for most of the resolution and settings matrix.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is the primary factor behind the 4K performance ceiling, as the 41 FPS High and 39 FPS Ultra results at 3840x2160 both fall short of the 60 FPS target. The GPU's clock speeds are aggressive, with a base clock of 1700 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2990 MHz, but the memory bandwidth becomes the constraint when pixel counts rise.

The GPU's 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units provide a compute foundation that produces 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Pc Building Simulator, which is not a graphically intense title, this compute power is more than sufficient for the rendering tasks involved. The 28 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present in the hardware, but the game's simulation focus means these features have minimal impact on the measured results.

The 4 nm process node and 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die allow the RX 9060 to achieve high clock speeds while maintaining a 132 W TDP. The 1x 8-pin power connector and 300 W suggested PSU indicate the card is efficient enough for mainstream builds. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for the CPU-to-GPU data transfer, which is important for a game that involves frequent asset loading and system state changes.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a mixed profile. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 39476 indicate solid modern API performance, while the Passmark G3D score of 17631 places it in the mid-range tier. The DirectX 11 score of 182 and DirectX 12 score of 44 are notably lower, which could impact older game engines, but Pc Building Simulator runs on a more recent engine that appears to leverage the GPU's strengths effectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 247 FPS, which is far beyond any display's refresh rate capability and indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at this setting. Medium settings yield 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. High settings drop to 124 FPS, still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings produce 118 FPS, which is surprisingly close to the High preset result, suggesting that the additional Ultra features do not heavily tax the GPU at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. Low settings average 156 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play or high-refresh displays. Medium settings average 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay. High settings produce 78 FPS, which is playable but starts to show the GPU's limitations. Ultra settings average 74 FPS, only slightly lower than High, again indicating that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system's weaknesses become apparent. Low settings still manage an average of 82 FPS, which is playable, but the gap between Low and Medium is significant: Medium drops to 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. This is the first preset where the minimum frame rate dips below 50 FPS, which could cause noticeable stuttering in a simulation game that requires constant UI updates. High settings average 41 FPS and Ultra settings average 39 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS threshold and would result in a less responsive experience.

The data shows a clear pattern: the system is capable of 60+ FPS at every resolution when using Low or Medium settings, but High and Ultra presets only achieve 60+ FPS at 1080p. The 1440p High result of 78 FPS is the highest frame rate at that resolution with a demanding preset, while 4K requires Low settings to stay above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data points to Medium settings as the sweet spot across most resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium delivers 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS, providing headroom for any refresh rate monitor. At 2560x1440, Medium averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS smoothness bar and offers a good balance between visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, Medium produces 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for a simulation game that does not require fast reflex-based inputs. The minimum of 49 FPS could be noticeable during heavy system load scenarios, but the overall experience should remain functional. For players who prioritize frame rate at 4K, Low settings at 82 FPS provide a much safer margin, though the visual downgrade is significant.

High settings are viable at 1080p and 1440p, with results of 124 FPS and 78 FPS respectively. The 1440p High result is the edge case: it is above 60 FPS but does not leave much room for frame time spikes. Ultra settings offer no meaningful advantage over High in this game, as the 1080p results differ by only 6 FPS (124 vs 118), and the 1440p results differ by 4 FPS (78 vs 74). The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K entirely, as the 39 FPS result is not a playable experience for a simulation that requires constant menu navigation and system state monitoring.

The recommendation is to use Medium settings at 1440p for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, or Medium at 1080p for maximum smoothness. At 4K, Medium is borderline playable, but Low provides a more consistent experience. High settings are acceptable at 1080p for players who prefer higher graphical details, but the performance gain from Ultra does not justify the frame rate cost.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 247 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution and preset, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames faster.

Q: Can this system run Pc Building Simulator at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with lower settings. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce an average of 82 FPS, while Medium settings average 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS. High and Ultra settings drop to 41 FPS and 39 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS smoothness threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-12100F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core 3 N355 at 13492 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 at 13452 (0.3% delta). It is slightly behind the Intel Core 5 120UL, which scores 13594 with a -0.7% delta.

Q: What is the GPU's rank among all tested graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129, which is 0.7% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 is 1% slower.

Q: Does the GPU's memory configuration affect 4K performance?

A: Yes, the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to be the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rates at High and Ultra presets (41 FPS and 39 FPS) are nearly identical, suggesting the GPU is fully saturated by memory bandwidth constraints rather than compute limitations.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide the best balance, with an average of 111 FPS and a minimum of 94 FPS. This keeps the experience well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering better visual quality than Low settings, which average 156 FPS but with reduced graphical detail.