Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, released for early access in early 2019, is a Simulation title that tasks players with assembling and repairing systems. The benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER provides a clear picture of how this mid-range combination handles the game's rendering demands. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is capable of smooth gameplay at standard resolutions but begins to show limitations as pixel counts rise.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 demonstrates the expected scaling behavior for a GPU-bound simulation title. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces an average of 175.3 FPS, a figure that indicates the CPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution and preset. As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the same Low preset drops to 108.5 FPS, a reduction of 38%. Moving further to 3840x2160 on Low yields 57.9 FPS, representing another 47% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline points directly to the GPU becoming the limiting component as pixel workload expands.

The High preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute values. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 89.1 FPS. Stepping up to 1440p High reduces the average to 55 FPS, a 38% drop that mirrors the Low preset's scaling. At 4K High, the average falls to 30.4 FPS, which is barely above the threshold for playable frame rates. The Ultra preset follows the same pattern, starting at 84.8 FPS at 1080p, falling to 53.6 FPS at 1440p, and reaching just 28 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 192-bit memory bus, which provide 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p operation. However, the 4K results show a consistent pattern where even the Low preset cannot maintain a 60 FPS average. The gap between 1440p and 4K is substantial across all settings, with the High preset losing 45% of its frame rate when moving from 1440p to 2160p. This suggests that the memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate of the GPU are the limiting factors at 4K, rather than the CPU's six cores and twelve threads.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for achieving the best experience. For users targeting a 60 FPS baseline, the 1080p Medium preset delivers 120.7 FPS average, offering a comfortable margin above the target. The 1080p High preset at 89.1 FPS also exceeds the 60 FPS threshold while providing better visual fidelity. At 1440p, the Medium preset achieves 78.8 FPS, which remains smooth for most gameplay scenarios. The 1440p High preset at 55 FPS dips below the 60 FPS line but may be acceptable for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate consistency.

The Ultra preset demonstrates diminishing returns for this hardware. At 1080p Ultra, the average of 84.8 FPS is only 4.3 FPS lower than High, yet the visual difference between High and Ultra in a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator is often minimal. At 1440p Ultra, the 53.6 FPS average is just 1.4 FPS below the High preset's 55 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects do not heavily tax the GPU at this resolution. However, the 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS is clearly below playable thresholds, making that combination unusable for serious gaming.

The most balanced recommendation from the data is the 1440p High preset, which provides 55 FPS average. This settings level offers a reasonable compromise between visual quality and frame rate, and the 6 GB VRAM capacity is not exceeded based on the frame rate stability. For users with 1080p displays, the Medium preset at 120.7 FPS is the preferred choice, as it provides headroom for demanding scenes without sacrificing smoothness. The Low preset at 175.3 FPS for 1080p is only relevant for competitive play or for users with high-refresh-rate monitors looking to maximize frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, based on the TU116 chip and Turing architecture, serves as the primary determinant of performance in this game. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1530 MHz and a boost clock of 1785 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective. The benchmark results show that the GPU's 5.027 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 85.68 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but fall short at 4K.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 14286 places it in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics. The deltaPct values show that the GTX 1660 SUPER is essentially tied with these integrated and entry-level parts in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured game performance tells a different story. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is crucial for texture streaming in a game that simulates building and managing PC components.

The 1408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units contribute to the GPU's ability to handle the game's graphical load. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 104 and DirectX 12 score of 50 indicate that the GPU performs better under older API workloads, which aligns with the game's 2019 release date. The DirectX 12 (12_1) support means the GPU can handle modern rendering features, but the benchmark results suggest the game does not heavily utilize them.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average is 175.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: No, the data shows that even at 4K Low settings, the average FPS is 57.9, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K Medium preset achieves 41.6 FPS, and 4K High achieves 30.4 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1660 SUPER compare to its nearest rival?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 14286, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11's score of 14314 and 0.2% lower than the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics' score of 14315.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p High and 1440p High performance?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 89.1, while at 1440p High, the average FPS is 55. This represents a 38% performance drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Is the GTX 1660 SUPER's 6 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Based on the frame rate data, the 6 GB GDDR6 memory appears sufficient at all tested settings and resolutions, as there are no anomalous frame rate drops that would indicate VRAM capacity issues.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The GTX 1660 SUPER is in the 55th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it performs better than 55% of the database's tracked GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER ranks 1525 out of 1769 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the bottom 14% of all tested configurations, a position that reflects the game's relatively low graphical demands and the age of the hardware. The i5-10400F, released in April 2020, has a 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14168. The GTX 1660 SUPER, released in October 2019, sits in the 55th percentile among GPUs.

The ranking disparity between the individual components and the overall combo suggests that the game does not heavily stress either component. The combo's rank of 1525 out of 1769 indicates that many newer or more powerful combinations achieve higher frame rates. However, the benchmark data shows that this combo still delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p, with the 1440p High preset at 55 FPS being a viable option. The low rank is more a reflection of the hardware's age rather than its capability for this specific title.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 with a 0.4% faster average score and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C with a 0.8% faster score. These small deltas indicate that the i5-10400F performs consistently with other mid-range processors from its generation. In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample processing power, as the game's simulation elements are not computationally demanding.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F, a 10th Generation Comet Lake processor, operates with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The 6 cores and 12 threads handle the game's logic and simulation aspects without issue, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low. The CPU's L3 cache of 12 MB shared and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide sufficient data throughput for the game's asset loading and system component interactions.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a peak in 3DMark 16-thread testing at 4748 and a maximum threads score of 4735, indicating that the processor scales well with additional threads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 and single-core score of 1453 demonstrate balanced performance across workloads. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU does not appear to be the bottleneck, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes rather than showing CPU-related stutters or inconsistencies.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14168, places it within 1.2% of the Intel Core i5-8500 and within 1.1% of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546. The TDP of 65 W and 14 nm process node indicate efficient power consumption, which is relevant for users building compact systems. The processor's PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes provides adequate bandwidth for the GTX 1660 SUPER's PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, ensuring no data transfer limitations between the two components.