Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a highly playable experience in Pc Building Simulator, with the data showing that the pairing is capable of excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with higher settings. The measured FPS reveals a clear pattern: this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p, where it can consistently exceed 70 FPS on High settings, while 4K gaming is only viable on Low settings. The 6-core, 12-thread processor provides ample compute power for the simulation's logic, though the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution and graphical fidelity increase.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 provides the best balance of performance and visual quality. At this resolution, the combo achieves 108.5 FPS on Medium settings and 76.9 FPS on High settings, both of which are smooth and playable, while 1920x1080 offers higher frame rates but with diminishing returns in visual fidelity.

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, placing it 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115), 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277), and 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332). These differences are marginal, indicating the processor is competitively positioned in its performance tier.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it rank against similar cards?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307), 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006), and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670).

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 84 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 57.9 FPS on Medium, 38.8 FPS on High, and 37.1 FPS on Ultra. The data shows that 4K Ultra is not a viable option, as the frame rate falls below the commonly accepted 40 FPS threshold for smooth play.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The i5-10400F demonstrates strong scaling from 2 threads (1350 in 3dmark) to 8 threads (3929) and max threads (4735). Its single-thread score of 688 is notably lower, but the 3dmark_2_threads score of 1350 suggests the processor's per-core efficiency is sufficient for games that rely on fewer, faster threads.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1098 out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the middle of the field. This ranking reflects a balanced system that is neither top-tier nor entry-level, with its performance being more dependent on the specific demands of the game at various settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of playable settings for this combo. For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing 2560x1440 resolution with High settings, which yields 76.9 FPS. This combination offers a significant visual improvement over Medium settings (108.5 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. Moving to Ultra at this resolution drops performance to 73.5 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns for the additional graphical load.

At 1920x1080, the combo is capable of exceptional performance, with High settings achieving 124.6 FPS and Medium hitting 176.7 FPS. The data shows that Low settings at 1080p (245.9 FPS) are unnecessary for playability, as even Ultra at 1080p (115.6 FPS) remains comfortably above 60 FPS. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, 1080p High is the recommended preset, as it balances visual quality with the headroom to fully utilize a 144Hz display.

For 4K gaming, the data strongly recommends sticking to Low settings, which delivers 84 FPS. The drop to Medium at 57.9 FPS is substantial, and High (38.8 FPS) and Ultra (37.1 FPS) both fall below the 40 FPS threshold that most players consider minimally acceptable. The data suggests that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming at higher presets, and users should either lower resolution or accept a significant compromise in graphical fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this simulation, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. These specifications are well-suited for Pc Building Simulator, which is a simulation title that relies on consistent multi-threaded performance for its underlying systems and logic. The CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for the game's data processing needs.

Benchmark results show that the processor scales effectively with thread count, achieving a 3dmark_16_threads score of 4748 versus 4735 at max threads, indicating that the additional threads beyond 8 are not a significant factor for this workload. The single-thread score of 688 and 2-thread score of 1350 are more relevant for game logic, where the data suggests the CPU can handle the simulation's demands without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 245.9 FPS, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to sustain very high frame rates in less demanding scenarios.

The processor's performance relative to its nearest rivals is closely matched, with the i5-10400F sitting just 0.4% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7552 and 1.1% behind the Intel Core i5-8500 in average benchmark scores. This positioning means that in CPU-bound scenarios, users should expect similar performance to other mid-range processors of this era. The data indicates that the CPU's role becomes less critical as resolution increases, with the GPU taking over as the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1098 out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all tested systems. This is a middle-of-the-pack ranking that reflects the hardware's capabilities as of the test date. The ranking suggests that while this system is not a top performer, it is also far from being a weak configuration, and its actual in-game performance is more nuanced than the raw rank implies.

The data shows that the combo's ranking is heavily influenced by its performance at 4K, where it falls below 60 FPS on all settings except Low. At 1080p and 1440p, the system performs far better, with the measured FPS placing it in a more competitive position relative to other combos. The 1098 rank appears to be dragged down by the 4K Ultra result of 37.1 FPS, which is among the lowest measured values for this system.

Compared to other combos that feature similar mid-range hardware, this pairing benefits from the RTX 2070 SUPER's strong 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 22206 is competitive with cards like the RTX 4060 Mobile, which is just 2.3% ahead. This suggests that the combo's ranking is limited more by the CPU's 73rd percentile position than by the GPU, though both components are capable of delivering solid performance in this simulation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip, featuring 2560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the textures and assets used in Pc Building Simulator. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with its 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, make it a capable card for this simulation title.

The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate drops from 84 FPS on Low to 37.1 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 55.8% that is directly attributable to the GPU's rendering load. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 283.2 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results indicate that the card is not designed for such demanding resolutions at high settings.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 22206. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, is only 0.5% ahead, while the RTX 4060 Mobile is 2.3% ahead. This tight grouping suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER remains a competitive option for this game, though its end-of-life production status means that newer cards will eventually surpass it. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is likely sufficient for the game's requirements, as the data does not indicate any memory-related performance drops.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low settings achieve 245.9 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the game is not graphically demanding at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 176.7 FPS, High settings achieve 124.6 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 115.6 FPS. The data shows that even at Ultra, the frame rate remains well above 100 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings achieve 155.4 FPS, Medium settings hit 108.5 FPS, High settings reach 76.9 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 73.5 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is relatively modest at 3.4 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal visual benefit for the performance cost. All settings at 1440p remain above 70 FPS, which is comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings achieve 84 FPS, Medium settings hit 57.9 FPS, High settings deliver 38.8 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 37.1 FPS. The data shows a clear break between Medium and High, with the frame rate falling below 60 FPS at Medium and below 40 FPS at High and Ultra. These results indicate that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals that this combo scales poorly from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 245.9 FPS, which drops to 155.4 FPS at 1440p Low (a 36.8% reduction) and 84 FPS at 4K Low (a 65.8% reduction from 1080p). This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops disproportionately with the increase in pixel count.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The combo achieves 124.6 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 76.9 FPS at 1440p (a 38.3% reduction) and 38.8 FPS at 4K (a 68.9% reduction from 1080p). The data suggests that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates are high enough to indicate that the GPU is still the primary constraint. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU's workload becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU's performance becomes less relevant.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not well-suited for 4K gaming in this title. The frame rate at 4K Ultra (37.1 FPS) is only 32.1% of the 1080p Ultra performance (115.6 FPS), indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count. For users who prioritize higher resolutions, the data suggests that this combo is best used at 1440p, where it maintains a good balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the combo excels at high-refresh-rate gaming, but the marginal gains from dropping to 720p would be minimal given the already high frame rates.