Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a surprisingly strong performance profile in Pc Building Simulator, ranking in the 62nd percentile of all tested combinations (662nd out of 1769). The data shows this combo is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration proves sufficient to drive very high frame rates at 1080p, where the RX 9070’s raw throughput becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with an average of 153.9 FPS at Medium settings and 108.4 FPS at High. This resolution keeps frame rates well above 100 FPS while providing a significant visual upgrade over 1080p.

Q: How does the RX 9070 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 9070’s average benchmark score of 34780 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA A2 (34866, -0.2% delta) and the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677, +0.3% delta). It also edges out the AMD Radeon HD 7970 (34541, +0.7% delta) and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (34511, +0.8% delta).

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for the RX 9070 in this game?

A: No. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 255.4 FPS, and even at 4K Low it hits 115.6 FPS. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 are sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a noticeable limit.

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

A: Dropping from Ultra to Low increases average FPS from 103.7 to 220.8, a gain of 117.1 FPS. The jump from Medium (153.9 FPS) to High (108.4 FPS) is also substantial, showing that High settings carry a significant rendering cost in this simulation.

Q: How does the combo rank overall among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 662nd out of 1769 tested combinations, placing it in the top 37.4% of all systems. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier position, indicating the pairing is well-matched for this title’s demands.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has a launch MSRP of 549 USD.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing, equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz (with a base of 1330 MHz) provide the computational muscle needed for Pc Building Simulator’s rendering workloads. The card’s 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs process the simulation’s detailed 3D models and shop environments efficiently.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for this game, as the data shows performance scales consistently across resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo still manages 56.1 FPS, which is playable despite the heavy load. The GPU’s PassMark G3D score of 25381 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 place it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end positioning. The texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s are more than adequate for a simulation title, which typically relies less on extreme geometry and more on consistent shading and memory throughput.

The GPU’s RDNA 4.0 architecture with 53,900 million transistors on a 4 nm process node gives it a strong efficiency profile, though the 220 W TDP requires adequate cooling. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures no bandwidth bottleneck, although the game’s modest demands mean even older bus standards would likely suffice. The data clearly shows the RX 9070 is the performance driver, as frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution changes when the CPU is not the limiting factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern that highlights the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At 1080p High settings, the system produces 174.5 FPS, which drops to 108.4 FPS at 1440p High (a 37.9% reduction) and further to 56.2 FPS at 4K High (a 67.8% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the RX 9070 is the primary limiter as pixel count increases, with the CPU’s role diminishing at higher resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (255.4 FPS) to Ultra (164.2 FPS) is 91.2 FPS, while at 4K the same spread narrows to 59.5 FPS (115.6 to 56.1). This behavior is typical of a system where the GPU becomes fully saturated at 4K, reducing the relative impact of settings changes. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are better able to keep up, allowing the GPU’s performance headroom to be expressed through higher settings.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings shows a drop from 153.9 FPS to 80 FPS, a 48% reduction. This is a larger relative drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition (224.6 to 153.9 FPS, a 31.5% reduction), suggesting that the memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s becomes a more critical factor as resolution increases. The data indicates that 1440p is the sweet spot where the GPU’s capabilities are fully utilized without hitting the steep 4K penalty.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset at 1440p delivers the best experience in Pc Building Simulator. The average of 153.9 FPS is well above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while still offering a meaningful visual upgrade over Low settings. At this resolution, High settings drop to 108.4 FPS, which remains playable, but the 45.5 FPS cost for the visual bump is substantial.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, Ultra at 1080p (164.2 FPS) is the better choice than High at 1440p (108.4 FPS), as the frame rate remains higher while delivering the full effects suite. At 4K, the data shows that only Low settings (115.6 FPS) provide a consistently smooth experience, as Medium (80 FPS) and High (56.2 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for a simulation title. Ultra at 4K (56.1 FPS) is technically playable but sits right at the edge of acceptable performance.

The recommendation hierarchy is clear: 1440p Medium for the best balance, 1080p Ultra for maximum quality without compromise, and 4K Low for those who prioritize resolution above all else. The 255.4 FPS at 1080p Low shows the system’s ceiling, making this an excellent combo for high-refresh-rate monitors at lower settings, but the data suggests that 1440p Medium offers the most satisfying overall experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 662nd out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems. This position is notable because the CPU itself only sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU reaches the 79th percentile, indicating that the pairing leverages the GPU’s strength effectively without being held back significantly by the processor.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in overall benchmark score include the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, +0.4% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, -0.8% delta), and Intel Core i5-8500 (14332, -1.1% delta). These close scores show that the i5-10400F’s performance is well within the expected range for its class, and its 12 threads provide enough parallel throughput for the game’s simulation logic. The GPU’s rivals, including the NVIDIA A2 (-0.2% delta) and Quadro GV100 (+0.3% delta), confirm that the RX 9070 is a top-tier performer.

The rank of 662 out of 1769 means that approximately 62.6% of tested combos outperform this system, but this is misleading given the wide range of hardware combinations tested. The actual in-game performance data shows that this combo delivers excellent frame rates across all resolutions and settings, suggesting that the rank is more a reflection of the many ultra-high-end systems in the database than any weakness in this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 255.4 FPS, Medium reaches 224.6 FPS, High achieves 174.5 FPS, and Ultra maintains 164.2 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 91.2 FPS, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High (50.1 FPS).

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 220.8 FPS, Medium drops to 153.9 FPS, High falls to 108.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 103.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 66.9 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4.7 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings still manage 115.6 FPS, but Medium drops to 80 FPS, High falls to 56.2 FPS, and Ultra reaches 56.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is negligible (0.1 FPS), showing that the final quality tier has minimal impact on performance when the GPU is fully saturated. The transition from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 139.8 FPS drop, while the same resolution change at Ultra costs 108.1 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and boosting up to 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake processor features a 12 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU’s benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and a single-core score of 1453, with a Geekbench multicore score of 5783.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is secondary but not insignificant. The simulation’s logic, including building mechanics and component interactions, benefits from the 12 threads, as evidenced by the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 versus the 2-thread score of 1350. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 14168 place it slightly below the GPU’s relative strength, but the in-game data shows this does not create a substantial bottleneck.

The 1080p Low result of 255.4 FPS is particularly telling, as it approaches the practical limits of most displays. Even at this high frame rate, the CPU is able to feed the GPU effectively. The PassMark multithread score of 12115 and single-thread score of 2541 indicate balanced performance, with the CPU’s 6 physical cores providing enough parallelism for the game’s workload. The 14 nm process node and 65 W TDP make it a modest power consumer, though the lack of integrated graphics means a discrete GPU is mandatory.