Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 is a legacy 1080p-oriented combination. Benchmark data for Pc Building Simulator shows this pairing is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, yet it retains enough CPU headroom to deliver playable frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, how the combo stacks against other tested systems, and what settings offer the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and predictable decline as resolution increases, clearly identifying the GPU as the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 108 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset drops the average to 68 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS. Pushing further to 4K at Low settings yields an average of 36 FPS, which is exactly half the 1080p result.

The scaling pattern becomes more telling at higher quality presets. At High settings, the averages are 54 FPS (1080p), 34 FPS (1440p), and 18 FPS (4K). This represents a 36 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, or a 66.7% reduction in performance. The Ultra preset follows a similar trend: 51 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K. The consistent halving of frame rates as resolution quadruples indicates that the RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated, not the CPU.

The data suggests that the Core i5-10400F is not the limiting component in this scenario. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, provide ample processing power for a simulation game. The bottleneck is almost entirely the GPU's pixel throughput: 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s. At 4K, the GPU is rendering four times the pixels of 1080p, and the results show it cannot keep up, with average FPS falling to 17-18 at High and Ultra presets. This is a classic case of GPU-bound performance scaling, where the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, this specific pairing ranks 3562 out of 3723 combos. This places it in the bottom 5% of all tested systems, which is expected given the hardware's age and tier. The RX 570 sits at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-10400F is at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, yet their combined ranking is far lower, indicating that the GPU drags the overall experience down more than either component's individual standing suggests.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. This is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115). Conversely, it trails the Intel Core 7 160UL by 0.3% (14232) and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C by 0.6% (14277). These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU's compute performance is essentially on par with these other processors, despite the Xeon and EPYC being server-class parts. This reinforces the idea that the CPU is not the weak link here.

On the GPU side, the RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766. It sits 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (28874) and 0.8% behind the AMD Radeon RX 470 (28996). It beats the AMD Radeon R9 M295X by 0.7% (28580) and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 by 1.2% (28421). The RX 570's proximity to the RX 470 is logical, as they are both Polaris architecture parts. However, the fact that it trades blows with a mobile GPU (RX 6800M) and a workstation card (Quadro RTX 8000) in synthetic benchmarks does not translate into competitive gaming performance at high resolutions, as the measured FPS shows.

The combo rank of 3562 out of 3723 means that 3561 other combinations deliver higher average FPS in this game. This is not a system for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution gaming; it is strictly a 1080p machine with modest expectations.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At Low settings, it averages 108 FPS, and even at Ultra it maintains 51 FPS. 1440p and 4K drop below 68 FPS and 36 FPS respectively, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-10400F or the Radeon RX 570 the bottleneck?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and its average benchmark score (14185) is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals. The GPU's performance drops by roughly half when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its direct predecessor, the RX 470?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766, which is 0.8% lower than the RX 470's score of 28996. The difference is minimal, suggesting that in this game, the two cards would perform nearly identically.

Q: What average FPS can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 48 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. This is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

Q: Does the combo have any headroom for higher settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The jump from Low to High at 1080p reduces the average from 108 FPS to 54 FPS, and Ultra drops it to 51 FPS. The CPU is not the constraint, as the frame rate drop is proportional to the GPU workload increase.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the average FPS at High settings is 18, and at Ultra it is 17. This suggests the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for 4K textures and pixel counts, leading to the low frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 108 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this system. Medium settings average 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings average 51 FPS. None of the 1080p runs report a minimum FPS below 51, indicating stable performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop significantly. Low settings still manage 68 FPS, which is respectable. Medium settings average 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. High settings average 34 FPS, and Ultra settings average 32 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 36 FPS, showing that the GPU struggles as quality increases.

At 3840x2160, the combo is clearly out of its depth. Low settings average 36 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium settings average 25 FPS, with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS. High settings average 18 FPS, and Ultra settings average 17 FPS. These numbers are below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and the data indicates the system is not viable for 4K gaming in this title.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: a roughly 50% reduction in average FPS. At 1080p, the drop is from 108 to 51 FPS (a 52.8% reduction). At 1440p, it drops from 68 to 32 FPS (a 52.9% reduction). At 4K, it drops from 36 to 17 FPS (a 52.8% reduction). This uniformity confirms that the scaling is purely GPU-driven, as the CPU's performance is not affected by resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data strongly favors 1080p resolution with either Low or Medium settings. The Low preset at 1080p delivers 108 FPS, which is ideal for a smooth, responsive experience. This is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset. If visual fidelity is a priority, the Medium preset at 1080p still averages 77 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid gameplay.

At 1440p, the only viable option for playable frame rates is the Low preset, which averages 68 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 48 FPS, which may be acceptable for a simulation game where precision is less critical, but the minimum of 41 FPS could cause noticeable stutters in demanding scenes. High and Ultra at 1440p are not recommended, as they dip to 34 FPS and 32 FPS respectively.

4K is not a practical option for this hardware. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is 36, and at Medium it drops to 25 FPS. The data suggests that the 4 GB VRAM and the GPU's compute throughput (5.095 TFLOPS FP32) are insufficient for this resolution. The best course of action is to avoid 4K entirely unless the user is willing to accept sub-30 FPS performance.

The sweet spot for this system is 1080p Medium. It offers a 77 FPS average, which is 29 FPS lower than Low but provides a significant visual upgrade. The minimum FPS of 65 ensures that even in heavy load scenarios, the game remains playable. For users with a 60 Hz monitor, the Medium preset at 1080p is the best balance of quality and performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Comet Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. These specifications position it as a solid mid-range processor for its generation.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and system simulation tasks. The benchmark scores show that it is not a bottleneck. In Cinebench R23, it scores 10283 points in multi-core and 1451 in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 6257 multi-core and 1420 single-core. These scores are respectable for a 6-core part and indicate that it can handle the CPU-intensive aspects of a simulation game without issue.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163, 0.2% slower), the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, 0.6% faster). The fact that the i5-10400F is competitive with these parts, some of which have many more cores, suggests that its per-core performance is strong. The 12 threads and 12 MB of L3 cache are sufficient for this game, as the FPS drops are clearly correlated with GPU workload changes, not CPU load.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and PCIe Gen 3 support are adequate for the RX 570, which also uses PCIe 3.0 x16. The measured FPS data confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor: at 1080p Low, the system hits 108 FPS, and the only way to get higher frame rates would be a stronger GPU. The CPU has headroom to support a more powerful graphics card, but as configured, it is the RX 570 that defines the performance envelope.