Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that emphasizes system assembly and management, and the benchmark data for the Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveals a combination that delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The measured results show a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the system maintaining playable performance even at the most demanding settings. This analysis breaks down the specific FPS figures, the roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this combo compares to other tested configurations in the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 346 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 58 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for most users.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 232 FPS on Low settings to 110 FPS on Ultra settings, a decrease of 122 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM appear sufficient for this game?

A: The data shows no indication of VRAM limitations, as the combo achieves an average of 61 FPS at 4K High settings, suggesting the 12 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's demands at the tested settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 929th out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: The minimum FPS for Medium settings are 73 FPS at 4K, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 221 FPS at 1080p, indicating consistent frame delivery without significant drops.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of graphical performance in this combination, and its specifications directly correlate with the measured results. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is critical for handling the detailed textures and system models in Pc Building Simulator, especially at higher resolutions where the demand for memory bandwidth increases. The core clock operates at 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, allowing the GPU to dynamically increase its performance when thermal and power headroom permit.

The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC, includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. These specifications contribute to the GPU's raw compute capabilities, which are reflected in its benchmark scores. The RTX 4070 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and an average benchmark score of 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs tested. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s help explain why the GPU can sustain high frame rates even when rendering complex scenes with multiple components on screen.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU can feed frames quickly, but the GPU still manages to produce average FPS ranging from 175 on Ultra to 346 on Low. At 4K, the GPU is pushed harder, yet it still delivers an average of 61 FPS on High settings. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings changes. The GPU's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a power-efficient solution for this class of performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset consistently delivers the most stable experience, as evidenced by the available min/max FPS data points. At 4K, the Medium preset produces an average of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. This indicates that the frame rate remains within a narrow band, avoiding the steep drops that can occur with more demanding settings.

At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves an average of 164 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS. The 140 FPS minimum is well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intensive scenes. Similarly, at 1080p, the Medium preset yields an average of 260 FPS, with a minimum of 221 FPS and a maximum of 299 FPS. The consistency of the Medium preset across all resolutions makes it the recommended choice for users who prioritize a stable frame rate without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

The High preset offers a modest visual upgrade but comes with a performance cost. At 4K High, the average drops to 61 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for frame rate fluctuations. At 1440p High, the average is 116 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset, while visually the most demanding, produces average FPS of 58 at 4K, 110 at 1440p, and 175 at 1080p. These figures are acceptable but may not be ideal for users with high-refresh-rate displays who want to maximize smoothness.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset is the optimal choice. It provides a significant improvement over Low settings in terms of visual quality while maintaining frame rates that are at least 73 FPS even at 4K. The Low preset, while offering the highest frame rates, may not accurately reflect the game's intended visual presentation. Therefore, the data supports Medium as the sweet spot for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 929th out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 25% of all configurations. This rank indicates that the combo performs above average compared to other tested hardware pairings in this specific game. The percentile ranking for the GPU is 81, meaning the RTX 4070 outperforms 81% of all GPUs in the database, while the CPU ranks in the 68th percentile.

The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which has an average score of 37628 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 with a deltaPct of 0.4%. The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 places it slightly ahead of these competitors. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 with a deltaPct of -1.3%, indicating the desktop RTX 4070 is slightly behind this mobile part in synthetic benchmarks.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492 with a deltaPct of 0%, making it essentially tied with the i3-12100F's average benchmark score of 13494. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452 with a deltaPct of 0.3%, while the Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594 with a deltaPct of -0.7%. These close scores suggest that the i3-12100F performs similarly to these processors in general benchmarks, though its specific performance in Pc Building Simulator is what determines the overall combo rank.

The combo's rank of 929 out of 3723 suggests that while the RTX 4070 is a high-performing GPU, the i3-12100F may be holding back the combination in certain scenarios. The CPU's 4 cores and 8 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, are sufficient for most games, but the data shows that the combo does not reach the top tier of rankings. This is likely due to the CPU's limitations in handling the simulation logic and physics calculations that are prevalent in this genre.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 184 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 68 FPS, and further to 61 FPS at 4K, a decrease of 55 FPS from 1440p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as the pixel count increases, but the frame rates remain playable at all resolutions.

For Low settings, the performance is significantly higher, with average FPS of 346 at 1080p, 232 at 1440p, and 121 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 114 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 111 FPS. This relatively consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary factor in determining frame rates at these settings, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames quickly.

The Medium settings show a similar pattern, with average FPS of 260 at 1080p, 164 at 1440p, and 86 at 4K. The Ultra settings produce average FPS of 175 at 1080p, 110 at 1440p, and 58 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is a drop of 117 FPS, which is the largest absolute decrease among the settings presets.

The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, particularly at 4K where the pixel count quadruples compared to 1080p. The RTX 4070's performance degrades predictably as resolution increases, but it still manages to provide playable frame rates at 4K on High and Medium settings. At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-limited in some scenarios, as the frame rates exceed what the GPU can fully utilize given the CPU's 4-core configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers its highest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 346 FPS, while the Medium preset produces an average of 260 FPS with a minimum of 221 FPS and a maximum of 299 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 184 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces an average of 175 FPS. These figures indicate that the combo can easily handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, with even the most demanding settings maintaining frame rates well above 144 FPS.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decrease from 1080p. The Low preset achieves an average of 232 FPS, while the Medium preset produces an average of 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 189 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 116 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces an average of 110 FPS. These results show that the combo is still capable of driving high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p, though the Ultra preset may not fully saturate a 144 Hz monitor.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the combo's performance drops significantly but remains playable. The Low preset achieves an average of 121 FPS, while the Medium preset produces an average of 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 61 FPS, and the Ultra preset produces an average of 58 FPS. These figures indicate that the combo can handle 4K gaming, with the Medium preset providing the best balance of visual quality and frame rate stability at this resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i3-12100F plays a crucial role in this combination, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU features 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, provides a solid foundation for gaming performance. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, the i3-12100F scores 11860 in multi-core and 1674 in single-core tests. The Passmark multithread score is 14015, and the single-thread score is 3444. These scores place the CPU in the 68th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 13494. The CPU's performance is closely matched by its nearest rivals, with the Intel Core 3 N355 having a deltaPct of 0% and the Intel Core i5-9500 having a deltaPct of 0.3%.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to manage the simulation logic, including system assembly, component interactions, and software installation processes. The 4-core, 8-thread configuration is sufficient for these tasks, as evidenced by the high frame rates achieved at 1080p. However, the data suggests that the CPU may become a bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can process game logic. The 3dmark scores show a 4-thread score of 2859 and an 8-thread score of 4026, indicating that the CPU scales well with additional threads but is limited by its core count.

The CPU's TDP of 58 W and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility for system builders. The lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is required, which is already present in this combo. The CPU's performance in this game is adequate, but the combo's rank of 929 out of 3723 suggests that a more powerful CPU could unlock additional performance, particularly at 1080p where the frame rates are highest.