Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator with an Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER presents a case where the graphics card dominates the experience, but the CPU still defines the ceiling at lower resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers massive frame rates, but the scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where each component’s workload begins.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep, predictable drop as resolution increases, but the shape of that curve changes depending on settings. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 255.5 FPS; at 4K Low, it falls to 144.7 FPS, a reduction of 110.8 FPS. This is a substantial drop, yet the 4K Low result remains exceptionally high, indicating that the GPU is still not fully saturated by the 4K workload. The gap between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 43.4%, which is significant but not catastrophic for a simulation title.

The picture changes when moving to Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 191.4 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 70.2 FPS. That is a 121.2 FPS difference, or a 63.3% reduction. This steeper falloff at Ultra settings confirms that the higher preset increases the GPU load dramatically, making the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER the primary limiting factor at 4K. The 1080p Ultra figure of 191.4 FPS is still far above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors, suggesting the GPU is not fully taxed even at the highest settings on paper.

The real insight comes from comparing the Low and Ultra results at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 64.1 FPS (255.5 vs 191.4). At 4K, that same gap shrinks to 74.5 FPS (144.7 vs 70.2). The proportion of the gap relative to the Low score increases from 25.1% at 1080p to 51.5% at 4K. This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is holding the combo back more, preventing the GPU from stretching its legs even on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU’s limitations are masked by the sheer pixel-pushing demand.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1440p Medium, the combo scores 194.7 FPS, which is higher than the 1080p High result of 201 FPS by only 6.3 FPS. This proximity suggests that at 1440p Medium, the system is approaching a CPU-imposed limit around 200 FPS, regardless of resolution. The data strongly suggests that for most settings above Low, the i5-10400F is the component that caps the frame rate at 1080p and 1440p, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER only becomes the sole bottleneck at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average is 255.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: The 1080p Low result of 255.5 FPS is 110.8 FPS higher than the 4K Low result of 144.7 FPS, representing a 43.4% drop.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 4K Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 70.2, and the steep drop from 4K Low (144.7 FPS) indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the workload becomes heavily pixel-bound.

Q: Is this CPU capable of driving high refresh rates at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows 1080p Medium at 223.9 FPS and 1080p High at 201 FPS, both well above 144 Hz, though the CPU appears to cap results near the 200-255 FPS range on lower settings.

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

A: At 1440p, High yields 136.3 FPS, while Ultra yields 131.7 FPS, a difference of only 4.6 FPS, showing diminishing returns on the highest preset.

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

A: The combo ranks 401st out of 1769 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 22.7% of all configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. Its base clock is 2.90 GHz, boosting to 4.30 GHz. The CPU has 12 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1453 in single-core, while its 3DMark single-thread score is 688.

These specifications explain the FPS behavior in Pc Building Simulator. The game is a simulation, which often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for logic and physics. The i5-10400F’s single-core performance, indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 688, is adequate but not exceptional. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 255.5 FPS, but this is likely near the CPU’s limit for frame generation in this title. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1350 and 4-thread score of 2560 suggest that the CPU’s performance scales well with a few cores, which is beneficial for this genre.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168. It is 0.4% faster than the AMD EPYC 7552 (14115) and 1.1% faster than the Intel Core i5-8500 (14332). However, it is 0.8% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277) and 1.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (14336). This places the CPU in a tight performance band, but the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, allowing the CPU’s relative weakness to be hidden.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-10400F and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 401 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 22.7% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the GPU’s dominance in this title, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs.

The ranking suggests that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 48704, with a Passmark G3D score of 31811. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49071, which is 0.7% higher. The GPU is 1.6% faster than the RTX A2000 (47915) and 2% faster than the RTX A1000 Mobile (47743), but 2.1% slower than the Intel Arc A550M (49737). This high GPU performance is what pushes the combo into the top quartile, despite the CPU’s more modest standing.

The rank of 401 indicates that many combos with more powerful CPUs achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 1080p where the CPU is the limiting factor. However, for the vast majority of the 1769 tested combos, this pairing offers a competitive experience, especially at 1440p and 4K where the GPU’s capabilities are fully utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings average 255.5 FPS, Medium drops to 223.9 FPS, High to 201 FPS, and Ultra to 191.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 64.1 FPS, showing that the graphics card has headroom even at the highest preset, but the CPU likely prevents the Low setting from exceeding 255.5 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain high. Low averages 216.8 FPS, Medium 194.7 FPS, High 136.3 FPS, and Ultra 131.7 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 4.6 FPS, suggesting that Ultra offers no meaningful visual benefit over High at this resolution for the performance cost. The 1440p Low result is still above 200 FPS, but the 1440p High result is much lower than 1080p High, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the load.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more modest. Low averages 144.7 FPS, Medium drops to 98.5 FPS, High to 71.2 FPS, and Ultra to 70.2 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 1 FPS, which is negligible. The 4K Ultra result of 70.2 FPS is the lowest in the entire dataset, yet it remains playable for a simulation title. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a drop of 61.5 FPS (131.7 to 70.2), illustrating the massive pixel load increase.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for the best experience. For 1080p users, the Medium preset at 223.9 FPS offers an excellent balance, as it is 31.6 FPS faster than High (201 FPS) and only 31.6 FPS slower than Low (255.5 FPS). The Ultra preset at 191.4 FPS is only 9.6 FPS slower than High, making it a viable choice for those wanting maximum visuals without sacrificing much speed.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the standout, delivering 194.7 FPS. This is 58.4 FPS faster than High (136.3 FPS) and only 22.1 FPS slower than Low (216.8 FPS). The High preset at 136.3 FPS is still above 120 Hz, but the Ultra preset at 131.7 FPS offers no additional benefit over High, making High the better choice if you want the best visuals without the negligible performance drop.

For 4K, the Low preset at 144.7 FPS is the only option that guarantees a high refresh rate experience. The Medium preset at 98.5 FPS is playable and offers better visuals, but the High (71.2 FPS) and Ultra (70.2 FPS) presets are nearly identical in performance. The data suggests that for 4K, Medium is the sweet spot, as it provides a large visual upgrade over Low while maintaining nearly 100 FPS. High and Ultra should be avoided at 4K, as they drop below 72 FPS with no significant gain over each other.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 2340 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it achieves a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s performance is reflected in its benchmarks, with a Passmark G3D score of 31811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569. Its average benchmark score of 48704 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role is clear: it provides the raw horsepower to push high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and it remains capable at 4K with adjusted settings.

The data shows that the GPU is only fully utilized at 4K Ultra, where it produces 70.2 FPS. At lower resolutions and settings, the CPU limits the frame rate, preventing the GPU from reaching its full potential. The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as the measured results show no evidence of memory capacity issues even at 4K. The GPU’s high memory bandwidth and clock speeds are the reasons why the combo can achieve 144.7 FPS at 4K Low, a figure that would be unattainable with a weaker graphics card. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the clear star of this analysis, providing a high-performance foundation that only a more powerful CPU could fully exploit.