Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a performance profile in Pc Building Simulator that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 226.1 FPS, showing a massive headroom. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution drops the average to 159.1 FPS, while High settings yield 110.1 FPS. Ultra at 1080p is nearly identical to High, at 109.2 FPS. This clustering of High and Ultra results suggests that the game’s engine is not heavily taxing the GPU at this resolution, leaving the CPU as the primary limiter.

Scaling to 1440p, the picture changes. The Low preset still delivers a high 142.7 FPS average, but Medium falls to 99.5 FPS, and High drops to 68.6 FPS. Ultra at 1440p brings the average down to 64.8 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a clear reduction in frame rates across all settings, indicating the GPU is beginning to take on more responsibility. At 4K, the pressure on the graphics card becomes unmistakable. The Ultra preset produces a 36.5 FPS average, barely above playable thresholds, while High settings yield 34.4 FPS. Interestingly, Medium at 4K improves to 55 FPS, and Low jumps to 76.9 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game, but the raw compute load at 4K overwhelms the card, making the CPU less of a factor and the GPU the definitive bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable frame rate at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS for Ultra settings at 3840x2160 is 36.5 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay, indicating that this combo struggles to maintain high performance at maximum settings in 4K.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from 4K Ultra to 4K Low?

A: The frame rate more than doubles. At 4K Ultra, the average is 36.5 FPS, while at 4K Low, it rises to 76.9 FPS. This represents a substantial increase, suggesting that lowering settings is an effective way to regain smoothness at high resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p High settings?

A: The data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution and preset. The average FPS is 110.1, and moving to Ultra at the same resolution only changes the average to 109.2 FPS. The negligible difference between High and Ultra indicates the GPU is not being fully utilized, leaving the Intel Core i5-10400F as the bottleneck.

Q: What is the best resolution to achieve a 144 Hz refresh rate?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 226.1 FPS, which easily exceeds a 144 Hz display’s capabilities. Even at 1080p Medium, the average of 159.1 FPS remains above the 144 FPS mark. At 1440p, only the Low preset (142.7 FPS) comes close to that threshold, while other presets fall short.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti’s average benchmark score is 25120. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180, which is a delta of -0.2%. This indicates that the two GPUs are effectively tied in overall synthetic performance, with the NVIDIA card holding a negligible lead.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: The processor sits in the 73rd percentile when compared to all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 14168. The closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7552, scores 14115, which is 0.4% behind, showing the i5-10400F holds a slight edge over that specific server chip in this metric.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset offers a solid balance, producing an average of 110.1 FPS. This is a strong result that provides smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz and 144 Hz monitors. Pushing to Ultra at 1080p yields only a marginal improvement in visual fidelity, with an average of 109.2 FPS, making the extra load on the GPU not worthwhile for the negligible performance change.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, delivering an average of 99.5 FPS. This provides a good experience on high-refresh-rate monitors, though users with 144 Hz panels may need to drop to Low (142.7 FPS) to fully utilize the display’s potential. The High preset at 1440p (68.6 FPS) is acceptable for slower-paced simulation gameplay, but it does not hit the 60 FPS mark with much headroom.

For 4K resolution, the data clearly shows that Ultra and High presets are not viable for consistent smoothness, with averages of 36.5 FPS and 34.4 FPS respectively. The Medium preset at 55 FPS is playable but not ideal. The Low preset at 76.9 FPS is the only 4K option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Given the simulation genre’s focus on system building and management rather than fast action, the Medium preset at 4K offers the best compromise between visual quality and playability, though users prioritizing smoothness should select Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 1269 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the pairing in the lower percentile of tested systems, indicating that it is not a top-tier configuration for this specific title. The ranking suggests that many other CPU and GPU pairings deliver higher average frame rates in the game’s benchmarks.

The ranking is likely influenced by the game’s modest hardware demands. The data from the measured FPS shows that the combo is often CPU-limited at lower resolutions. The i5-10400F’s benchmark scores, while respectable, place it in the 73rd percentile, and its performance in multi-threaded tests like Cinebench R23 (10297 points) shows it is a competent but not exceptional processor. The RTX 3060 Ti, while a capable GPU, sits in the 69th percentile and is not among the fastest cards available. The combination of a mid-range CPU and GPU results in a system that ranks in the bottom half of all tested combos, suggesting that users seeking top-tier performance in this game would need to look at higher-end components.

The gap to the top of the ranking is significant, but the combo’s performance is still usable for the game’s purpose. The data shows that at 1080p High, the system can maintain an average of 110.1 FPS, which is a solid experience. The rank of 1269/1769 should be interpreted as a reflection of the hardware’s ceiling, not a statement about its ability to run the game, as the measured FPS across most settings indicates a playable experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture and features the GA104 chip. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card’s base clock is 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 25120, and it holds the 69th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, is only 0.2% behind in synthetic benchmarks, showing the two are closely matched.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. At 1080p, the impact of the GPU is minimal, as evidenced by the small difference between High and Ultra settings. The limiting factor at that resolution is the CPU. However, at 4K, the GPU’s compute capabilities are stretched. The card’s FP32 performance of 16.20 TFLOPS is not enough to maintain high frame rates at maximum settings in 4K, leading to the 36.5 FPS average on Ultra. The 8 GB VRAM allocation is sufficient for the game’s textures, but the raw pixel throughput is the bottleneck.

The card’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for the game’s data demands; the bottleneck is the shading units (4864) and texture units (152). The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a dramatic drop in performance across all settings, confirming that the RTX 3060 Ti is a 1080p and 1440p performer. At 1440p, the card can deliver high frame rates on Medium and Low settings, but at 4K, it falls below the 60 FPS mark on all presets except Low. The data indicates that for this particular title, the RTX 3060 Ti is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it provides a strong experience, rather than 4K, where it struggles to keep up with the demands of higher resolutions.