Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator shows a predictable but steep resolution scaling curve. At 1080p Low, the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination produces 348.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 221.2 FPS, a 36.6% reduction, and at 4K Low the frame rate falls to 119.1 FPS, which is 65.9% below the 1080p result. This scaling behavior indicates that the RTX 3080 is the primary driver of performance even at the lowest settings, as the GPU's workload scales directly with pixel count.

At High settings, the pattern shifts slightly. The 1080p High result of 178.8 FPS drops to 112 FPS at 1440p (a 37.4% reduction) and then to 59.1 FPS at 4K (a 67% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High presets suggests that the game's rendering load is evenly distributed across resolution and quality settings, with no single component becoming disproportionately stressed at any particular configuration.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 166.8 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 108.1 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 54.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured frame rate in the entire dataset, sitting just below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the baseline for smooth gameplay. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Ultra is particularly telling: a 49.2% reduction in FPS when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. This steep decline indicates that 4K Ultra is pushing the RTX 3080 to its limits in this simulation title.

The data reveals that the limiting component changes depending on the resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are likely the bottleneck, as the GPU is capable of far higher frame rates than the 348.7 FPS ceiling observed at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth become the constraining factors, particularly at Ultra where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS. The RTX 3080's 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs underscores its position as a high-end part, yet the 4K Ultra result of 54.9 FPS shows that even this level of hardware cannot fully saturate the demands of Pc Building Simulator at maximum settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 brings substantial resources to this benchmark. With 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, the GPU is architecturally capable of handling the simulation's rendering demands. The boost clock of 1710 MHz, combined with the 1440 MHz base clock, provides the computational throughput necessary for the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions. The GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 465.1 GTexel/s texture rate are directly relevant to the game's shop and assembly scenes, which rely heavily on texture sampling and geometry processing.

The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 19 Gbps effective across a 320-bit bus, yielding 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration plays a critical role in the resolution scaling observed. At 1080p, the memory bandwidth is more than sufficient, allowing the GPU to reach 348.7 FPS at Low settings. As resolution increases to 4K, the memory subsystem becomes more heavily taxed, and the 4K Ultra result of 54.9 FPS reflects the increased pressure on both the memory bus and the GPU's compute units.

The RTX 3080's 68 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores are present in the hardware, though Pc Building Simulator is not a title that heavily leverages these features. The game's simulation focus means that the GPU's rasterization capabilities are the primary determinant of performance. The PassMark G3D score of 25086 places the RTX 3080 in the 80th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 35787 is within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE (deltaPct -0.9) and 0.2% of the AMD Radeon Pro Duo. These close rival scores indicate that the RTX 3080's performance is well-established and consistent across a wide range of workloads.

The GPU's 320 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU requirement are notable for system builders, but the measured FPS data shows that this power budget translates into meaningful performance. The GPU's production status is end-of-life, with a launch MSRP of 699 USD, and it has been succeeded by the GeForce 40 series. Despite its age, the benchmark results demonstrate that the RTX 3080 remains a capable choice for Pc Building Simulator, particularly at 1440p where it delivers 108.1 FPS at Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Examining the measured FPS rows, the most balanced configuration appears to be 1440p High. This setting delivers 112 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality. The 1440p Medium preset offers 154.6 FPS, providing additional headroom for users with high refresh rate monitors, but the visual fidelity reduction from High to Medium is noticeable in a simulation game where reading text and inspecting components is important.

For users with 1080p displays, the High preset at 178.8 FPS is the recommended choice. This configuration provides excellent smoothness and sufficient visual quality for the game's interface-heavy nature. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 166.8 FPS, which is only 6.7% lower than High, making the Ultra setting a viable option for those who prioritize maximum visual fidelity. The Low preset at 348.7 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the High preset already exceeds the refresh rate of even the most advanced gaming monitors.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The High preset delivers 59.1 FPS, which is marginally below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 79.9 FPS provides a better experience, offering a 35.2% improvement over High while still maintaining acceptable visual quality. The Ultra preset at 54.9 FPS should be avoided for competitive or fast-paced play, though it remains playable for the simulation's slower-paced gameplay. The Low preset at 119.1 FPS demonstrates the GPU's capability at reduced settings, but the visual compromise is significant.

The data suggests that the optimal experience depends on the user's display and priorities. For 1440p users, High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended preset, as it stays above 60 FPS while preserving enough detail for the simulation's text and UI elements. The Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p requires a trade-off that many users may find unacceptable.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 523rd out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 70.4th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the CPU's relatively modest position in the broader processor landscape. The i3-12100F has a percentile rank of 72 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13516. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, scores 13534, a delta of -0.1%, indicating that the i3-12100F's performance is essentially identical to that far more expensive workstation processor in aggregate benchmarks.

The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads are the limiting factor in this combo's ranking. While the RTX 3080 is a top-tier GPU, the i3-12100F's single-thread performance of 893 in 3DMark single-thread and 1681 in Cinebench R23 single-core is solid but not exceptional. The CPU's multi-threaded scores, including 11912 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 7413 in Geekbench multicore, demonstrate that it can handle the simulation's CPU-bound tasks, but the 4-core design means it will lag behind higher-core-count processors in heavily threaded scenarios.

The combo's 523rd ranking out of 1769 suggests that while this pairing is capable, it is not near the top of the performance hierarchy. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking and the GPU's 80th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that is above average but not elite. The deltaPct values for the CPU's rivals show a tight cluster: the i3-12100F is only 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105 and 1.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-7700K. This indicates that the CPU's performance is well-matched to its price point, though the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the more dominant component in this specific game.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The 1440p High preset delivers 112 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 4K, the Medium preset at 79.9 FPS is the recommended choice, as it stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 capable of 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the combo achieves 59.1 FPS, which is just below 60 FPS. At 4K Medium, it reaches 79.9 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the i3-12100F compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516, which is 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13534) and 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1250U (13462). It is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i3-10105.

Q: What is the highest FPS measured in this dataset?

A: The 1080p Low preset produces 348.7 FPS, which is the maximum frame rate across all resolution and settings combinations tested.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth using at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 166.8 FPS, which is only 6.7% lower than the High preset's 178.8 FPS. Given the minimal performance penalty, Ultra is a viable option at 1080p.

Q: What is the lowest FPS measured in this dataset?

A: The 4K Ultra preset produces 54.9 FPS, which is the lowest frame rate across all configurations tested. This is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 348.7 FPS
• Medium: 248.5 FPS
• High: 178.8 FPS
• Ultra: 166.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 221.2 FPS
• Medium: 154.6 FPS
• High: 112 FPS
• Ultra: 108.1 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 119.1 FPS
• Medium: 79.9 FPS
• High: 59.1 FPS
• Ultra: 54.9 FPS

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all settings presets. The transition from Low to Medium yields a 28.7% reduction at 1080p (from 348.7 to 248.5 FPS), a 30.1% reduction at 1440p (from 221.2 to 154.6 FPS), and a 32.9% reduction at 4K (from 119.1 to 79.9 FPS). The step from High to Ultra produces a smaller penalty: 6.7% at 1080p, 3.5% at 1440p, and 7.1% at 4K. This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional visual features are relatively inexpensive to render, while the Medium preset represents a significant quality reduction for a substantial performance gain.

The 1080p results demonstrate the CPU's role as a potential bottleneck. The 348.7 FPS at Low settings is exceptionally high, but the fact that Ultra only reduces this to 166.8 FPS (a 52.2% reduction) indicates that the GPU is not the only factor at play. The i3-12100F's 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, must process the game's simulation logic, and this CPU-bound work limits the maximum achievable frame rate.

The 4K results show the GPU's limitations more clearly. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most scenes, but the Ultra preset at 54.9 FPS demonstrates that the GPU's 29.77 TFLOPS of compute power is not enough to maintain high frame rates at maximum settings in this resolution. The delta between 4K High (59.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (54.9 FPS) is only 4.2 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not the primary bottleneck at this resolution.