Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with Intel Core i5-10400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT

The pairing of Intel's Core i5-10400F with AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT in Pc Building Simulator yields a fascinating dataset, one that reveals how a simulation game with modest graphical demands interacts with a high-end GPU and a mid-range 10th-generation CPU. The measured frames-per-second figures span from a low of 58 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 256 FPS at 1080p Low, and the scaling between resolutions tells a clear story about which component is doing the heavy lifting. This analysis digs into those numbers, the hardware characteristics, and what the data implies for anyone considering this build.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and highly informative. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 184 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, a decline of 68 FPS, and then further down to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, at Low settings, the drop is from 256 FPS at 1080p to 219 FPS at 1440p and then to 121 FPS at 4K — a 53% reduction from the lowest resolution to the highest.

These scaling patterns indicate that the limiting component shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are extraordinarily high, suggesting that the GPU is not fully taxed; the RX 9070 XT's compute resources are being held back by other factors, likely the CPU's single-thread performance or the game's engine logic. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system produces 256 FPS, which is a massive number for any game, let alone a simulation title. This implies the CPU is feeding frames as fast as it can, but the GPU is waiting for work.

As resolution climbs to 4K, the situation reverses. The RX 9070 XT's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck, and the average FPS at High settings settles at 61, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold many consider playable. The fact that the 4K High result is 61 FPS while 4K Low is 121 FPS — a 60 FPS difference — shows that the GPU is sensitive to settings at this resolution, a classic sign of pixel-bound performance. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is CPU-bound or engine-limited, while at 4K, it is firmly GPU-bound.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 58 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is the lowest figure across all tested configurations.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: 1080p Low produces an average of 256 FPS, while 4K Ultra averages 58 FPS, making the lower-resolution setting approximately 4.4 times faster.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with all settings?

A: No. At 4K High, the average is 61 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 86 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 58 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS mark.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium averages 164 FPS while High averages 116 FPS, a difference of 48 FPS in favor of Medium.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures recorded?

A: The only min FPS values in the data are 73 FPS at 4K Medium, 140 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 191 FPS at 1080p Medium. Other configurations have no recorded min FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank in the database?

A: This specific component combination ranks 1203 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the upper third of all tested systems.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a substantial piece of hardware, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a 4 nm process node from TSMC. It packs 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2400 MHz, and a boost clock of 2970 MHz. The memory runs at 2518 MHz, which translates to 20.1 Gbps effective. With 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units, the card is designed for high-throughput rendering. Its pixel rate is 380.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 760.3 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute at 48.66 TFLOPS.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is clearly resolution-dependent. At 1080p, the RX 9070 XT is overqualified; the frame rates are so high that the GPU's capabilities are not the limiting factor. The data shows 184 FPS at 1080p High and 175 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which are both excellent numbers, but the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is only from 256 FPS to 175 FPS — an 81 FPS spread. This suggests that even at Ultra, the GPU is not working at full capacity because the CPU or game logic is constraining it.

At 4K, the GPU's VRAM and bandwidth come into play. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is ample for this game, and the 644.6 GB/s bandwidth helps maintain smooth performance. The measured 4K High average of 61 FPS is respectable, and the fact that 4K Medium reaches 86 FPS shows that the GPU has headroom when settings are reduced. The boost clock of 2970 MHz is critical here; higher clocks help mitigate the pixel fill rate demands of 4K. The data implies that the RX 9070 XT is a capable 4K GPU for this simulation, but it requires settings tuning to stay above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides averages for all resolution and settings combinations, with some configurations also including min and max FPS. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low averages 256 FPS, Medium averages 225 FPS with a min of 191 and max of 259, High averages 184 FPS, and Ultra averages 175 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 81 FPS, and the Medium setting shows a relatively tight min-max range of 191 to 259.

Moving to 2560x1440, the figures are: Low averages 219 FPS, Medium averages 164 FPS with a min of 140 and max of 189, High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 110 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 109 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of higher pixel counts. The Medium settings at 1440p show a min of 140 FPS, which is still well above playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more modest: Low averages 121 FPS, Medium averages 86 FPS with a min of 73 and max of 99, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 63 FPS, but the absolute values are much lower than at lower resolutions. The 4K Medium result is notable for having a min of 73 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration with a recorded min above 60 FPS. This suggests that 4K Medium is the sweet spot for maintaining smooth performance, as the High and Ultra settings dip to 61 and 58 FPS averages, respectively.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 10th-generation Comet Lake processor with 6 cores and 12 threads. It runs at a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, with 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, offering a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The processor connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, which is older than the GPU's native PCIe 5.0 interface, but this does not appear to hinder performance in this game.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions. The benchmark scores for the i5-10400F show a single-thread performance of 688 in 3DMark, and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451. These are modest numbers for a 2020-era processor, but they are sufficient to drive high frame rates in this simulation. The 1080p Low result of 256 FPS indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough draw calls to exceed 240 FPS, though the exact CPU limit is not directly measured.

The multi-threaded performance is stronger, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration helps in simulation games that may use multiple threads for game logic, physics, or asset loading. The data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K, where GPU load dominates, but at 1080p, the frame rates are high enough that CPU limitations could be masking the GPU's true potential. The i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (0.2% higher average score) and the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.5% higher), indicating it is a solidly mid-range performer.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 4K gaming, the Ultra preset is not recommended, as it averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard. The High preset barely clears that bar at 61 FPS, but the Medium preset offers a much more comfortable 86 FPS average with a minimum of 73 FPS. The data strongly suggests that 4K Medium is the best choice for a smooth experience, as it provides a 25 FPS improvement over High while maintaining a min FPS that never drops below 73.

At 1440p, the user has more freedom. The Ultra preset averages 110 FPS, which is excellent, and the High preset at 116 FPS is nearly identical. Given the small gap of 6 FPS between High and Ultra, the Ultra preset is viable for those who want maximum visual fidelity. However, the Medium preset at 164 FPS offers a significant boost for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the Low preset at 219 FPS is available for competitive play or extreme frame rates. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra or High provides the best balance of visuals and performance.

For 1080p, all settings are playable, with even the Ultra preset averaging 175 FPS. The Low preset at 256 FPS is overkill for most displays, so users should prioritize visual quality. The Ultra preset at 175 FPS is recommended for the best image quality, as the drop from Low to Ultra is only 81 FPS, and all configurations exceed 170 FPS. The Medium preset at 225 FPS with a min of 191 FPS is the safest choice for maintaining high refresh rates without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset appears to be the most balanced, offering solid frame rates and a recorded min FPS that is consistently above playable thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 1203 out of 3723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the 32nd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the combinations in the database. The rank is respectable but not top-tier, which aligns with the component choices: the CPU is a mid-range 10th-gen part, while the GPU is a high-end current-generation card.

The GPU's benchmark data helps contextualize this ranking. The RX 9070 XT has a percentile of 55 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13543. Its nearest rivals in the database are older or lower-end cards like the AMD Radeon HD 7770M (0.1% higher score) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (0.2% higher), which is surprising given the generational gap. This suggests that the RX 9070 XT's raw compute benchmarks may not fully reflect its gaming performance, or that the database's GPU ranking is heavily weighted toward legacy tests.

The CPU, meanwhile, has a percentile of 68 against all CPUs, with an average score of 14185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E and AMD EPYC 7552, both server-class processors. The i5-10400F's strong multi-threaded performance relative to its single-thread score helps it rank well, but in a game like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck at higher resolutions. The overall combo rank of 1203 suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for this specific game, with the GPU providing the bulk of the performance at 4K and the CPU keeping up at lower resolutions. The data implies that users seeking a better rank would need to upgrade the CPU, but the current combo delivers strong playable frame rates across all tested settings.