Pc Building Simulator

This combo, pairing the Intel Core i3-12100F with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, ranks near the bottom of the database for Pc Building Simulator, sitting at position 1695 out of 1769 tested combinations. The data indicates this is a low-end pairing for this title, with the benchmark results showing it outperforming only a small fraction of the field. While the CPU holds a respectable 72nd percentile ranking among all processors, the GPU’s 43rd percentile standing drags the overall experience down significantly, making it clear that the graphics card is the primary constraint in this system.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1695 out of 1769 tested combinations places it in the bottom 5% of all systems evaluated for Pc Building Simulator. This is a poor showing, though not entirely unexpected given the hardware involved. The Intel Core i3-12100F is a capable modern quad-core processor with 8 threads, and its benchmark scores are respectable—it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11912 and a single-core score of 1681, which are strong numbers for a budget chip. However, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit bus, is a legacy entry-level card that struggles to keep pace.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, which scores just 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i7-1250U, which is 0.4% higher. This shows the i3-12100F is competitive with much more expensive processors in raw compute, but that advantage is wasted when paired with such a weak GPU. In Pc Building Simulator, the frame rates are almost entirely dictated by the graphics card, so the CPU’s strong synthetic scores do not translate into playable performance at higher settings. The combo’s rank reflects this imbalance, with the system landing far below what the CPU alone would suggest.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the limiting factor in this configuration, and the data makes this unmistakable. The GPU has a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with 896 shading units and 32 ROPs. Its memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR5 running at 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. These are modest specs, and the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 7880 places it at the 43rd percentile among all graphics cards, which is below average.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role is central, as the game’s rendering load scales heavily with resolution and quality settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo manages 106.1 FPS, but this drops to 51.9 FPS at Ultra—a reduction of over 50%. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (0.4% lower), the AMD Radeon 550X (0.4% lower), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (0.5% higher), indicating it sits in a very tight performance cluster. However, none of these rivals offer enough headroom to make a meaningful difference in this game. The 4 GB VRAM is particularly problematic at higher resolutions, as the card quickly runs out of memory, causing frame rates to plummet to 17.9 FPS at 4K High settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 106.1 FPS, which is smooth and playable. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 70.7 FPS, a 33% reduction, and at 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 32.6 FPS, a further 54% drop. The scaling is even more pronounced at higher settings. At 1080p High, the system delivers 55.9 FPS, which is borderline acceptable, but at 1440p High, it falls to 33.3 FPS, and at 4K High, it collapses to 17.9 FPS.

This pattern indicates that the GTX 1650 is overwhelmed as pixel count increases. The GPU’s fillrate and memory bandwidth are simply insufficient for 4K workloads, and even 1440p requires significant compromises. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck here—the i3-12100F’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores (893 in 3DMark single-thread, 4023 in max-threads) suggest it could push higher frame rates if the GPU were faster. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is nearly linear with pixel count, confirming that the GPU is the sole limiting component. For users targeting 1080p, the system is viable, but anything above that requires dropping to Low settings to maintain playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides clear guidance on which settings presets offer the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 106.1 FPS, which is excellent for a smooth, responsive experience, especially in a simulation game where UI interactions and menu navigation are frequent. The Medium preset at 78.6 FPS is also very good, offering a substantial visual upgrade over Low while still maintaining a high frame rate. The High preset at 55.9 FPS is playable but begins to feel less fluid, and the Ultra preset at 51.9 FPS is the worst of the four, with only marginal visual gains over High.

For 1440p, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 70.7 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. Medium drops to 45.9 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, and High (33.3 FPS) and Ultra (33.4 FPS) are both too choppy for comfortable use. At 4K, no preset is truly playable, with Low at 32.6 FPS being the best option, but even that is below the 60 FPS threshold most users prefer. Based on the measured rows, the optimal configuration is 1080p with Medium settings, which balances visual fidelity with a 78.6 FPS average. For users with 1440p displays, the Low preset is the only viable choice, and 4K should be avoided entirely.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data shows 1080p with Medium settings yields 78.6 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p, only Low settings (70.7 FPS) are acceptable, and 4K is not recommended with any preset.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest CPU rivals in performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F scores within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and 1.8% of the Intel Core i7-7700K in average benchmark scores, indicating the CPU is not the weak link in this system.

Q: Why is the frame rate so low at 4K resolution?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 has only 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and a 128.1 GB/s bandwidth, which is insufficient for 4K workloads. The data shows 4K High settings drop to 17.9 FPS, a 68% reduction from 1080p High.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11912 is strong, but the GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 7880 is below average. The frame rate scaling with resolution confirms the GPU is limiting performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p Low is 106.1, which is the highest of any resolution and settings combination tested for this combo.

Q: How does this system rank overall in the database?

A: This combo ranks 1695 out of 1769 tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the bottom 5% of all systems evaluated.