Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Pc Building Simulator, with the data showing a strong balance between CPU and GPU capabilities. Across all tested resolutions and settings, this combination demonstrates that the simulation is highly sensitive to graphics settings, yet remains playable even at demanding 4K resolutions. The benchmark results reveal a clear hierarchy where frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes, and the component pair shows no significant bottleneck at any tested point. This analysis examines the measured FPS data, performance rankings, and the specific roles each component plays in delivering the observed results.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 233.7, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 110.3 FPS at the same resolution when settings are raised to Ultra.

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

A: This combination ranks 1103 out of 1769 total tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 62nd percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo averages 39.9 FPS on High settings and 38.4 FPS on Ultra, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. However, dropping to Low settings at 4K yields 77.3 FPS, making 4K playable only with reduced visual quality.

Q: What is the difference between 1080p and 1440p performance at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 168.7, while at 2560x1440 Medium, it drops to 104.4 FPS, representing a 38% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution changes. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.40 GHz boost clock appear sufficient, evidenced by the 233.7 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates.

Q: How does the RX 6650 XT compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 29024 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M and 0.5% of the Intel Arc A370M, showing near-identical synthetic performance to its nearest competitors.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT plays a central role in determining Pc Building Simulator's performance, as evidenced by the wide FPS variations across different settings at the same resolution. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which appears sufficient for this simulation at all tested resolutions. The card's boost clock of 2635 MHz and game clock of 2410 MHz contribute to its compute capabilities, with 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs handling the rendering workload.

The GPU's 32 ray tracing cores and RDNA 2.0 architecture support DirectX 12 Ultimate, which aligns with the game's requirements. Benchmarks show the GPU achieves a PassMark G3D score of 17166 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 93769, indicating solid DirectX 12 performance. The 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests this card sits comfortably in the upper-midrange tier, which explains its ability to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with high frame rates.

The GPU's FP32 compute of 10.79 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 168.6 GPixel/s provide the raw processing power needed for the simulation's rendering tasks. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor, with a 112% performance difference between Low and Ultra settings (233.7 vs 110.3 FPS). This indicates that the GPU's workload scales substantially with visual fidelity settings, making it the primary component determining frame rates in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming progressively more stressed. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings results in a 34% FPS drop (from 115.8 to 76.5), while the transition to 3840x2160 at High settings causes a further 48% reduction (from 76.5 to 39.9 FPS). This scaling behavior is consistent with GPU-bound workloads, where pixel count increases disproportionately affect rendering performance.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 110.3 FPS at 1080p drops to 72.7 FPS at 1440p (a 34% decrease), then to 38.4 FPS at 4K (a 47% further decrease). The consistent ~34% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, rather than CPU constraints. The 4K results, which fall below 40 FPS at High and Ultra settings, indicate that this resolution requires significant settings compromises for smooth gameplay.

The resolution scaling data also shows that Low settings at 4K (77.3 FPS) outperform Ultra settings at 1440p (72.7 FPS), highlighting how settings adjustments can compensate for resolution increases. This suggests that players targeting 4K should prioritize Low or Medium settings, while those at 1440p can enjoy High or Ultra settings with acceptable frame rates. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity appears adequate even at 4K, as the Low settings result of 77.3 FPS does not indicate memory-related stuttering or performance cliffs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers a wide performance envelope across all four settings presets. Low settings produce an average of 233.7 FPS, Medium achieves 168.7 FPS, High reaches 115.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 110.3 FPS. The relatively small gap between High and Ultra (5.5 FPS) suggests diminishing returns at the highest settings, while the massive jump from Ultra to Low (123.4 FPS) indicates that the Low preset significantly reduces GPU workload in this simulation.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 150.7 FPS, Medium hits 104.4 FPS, High produces 76.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 72.7 FPS. The Medium setting at 1440p still exceeds 100 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The gap between High and Ultra narrows further to just 3.8 FPS, reinforcing the pattern that Ultra offers marginal visual improvements at significant performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings maintain playability at 77.3 FPS, Medium drops to 56.9 FPS, High falls to 39.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38.4 FPS. The 4K results show a clear break from the 1080p and 1440p scaling, with even Medium settings failing to reach 60 FPS. This suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires either Low settings or acceptance of sub-60 FPS performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i5-11400F + AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination ranks 1103 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the upper 38% of all configurations. This rank reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, as neither component appears to severely bottleneck the other in this simulation. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards suggest a well-matched duo.

Comparing to the nearest rival components, the CPU's average benchmark score of 17181 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta), Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2% delta), and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17215, -0.2% delta). Similarly, the GPU's average score of 29024 is within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX 6800M and 0.5% of the Intel Arc A370M. This indicates that the combo's ranking is representative of its component class, and the measured in-game performance aligns with what synthetic benchmarks would predict.

The rank of 1103 out of 1769 suggests that while this combo is not among the top performers, it sits comfortably in the upper-middle range of tested systems. The measured FPS data supports this assessment, as the combo delivers smooth 60+ FPS gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with most settings, which likely places it ahead of many lower-tier configurations. The 4K performance, while playable at Low settings, is consistent with the combo's mid-range positioning.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable performance, with even the most demanding Ultra settings achieving 110.3 FPS. For players with 144Hz displays, the Medium preset at 168.7 FPS or High preset at 115.8 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness. The Ultra preset's marginal improvement over High (only 5.5 FPS difference) suggests that High is the more efficient choice at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 104.4 FPS emerges as the recommended choice for most users, as it comfortably exceeds 60 FPS while maintaining good visual fidelity. The High preset at 76.5 FPS remains viable for those prioritizing visual quality over raw frame rates, and even Ultra at 72.7 FPS is playable. However, the Low preset at 150.7 FPS is unnecessary at this resolution unless targeting very high refresh rates.

For 3840x2160, the data clearly indicates that Low settings (77.3 FPS) are the only preset that delivers a consistent 60+ FPS experience. Medium settings at 56.9 FPS are borderline playable but may feel less smooth, while High (39.9 FPS) and Ultra (38.4 FPS) fall below the standard playability threshold. Players committed to 4K should accept the visual compromises of Low settings, or consider stepping down to 1440p for a significantly better experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for Pc Building Simulator, with its 6 cores and 12 threads handling the simulation's logic and physics calculations. The CPU's base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with 12 MB of shared L3 cache, offer sufficient processing power for the game's demands. The 65W TDP and Intel Socket 1200 compatibility make this a mainstream processor that pairs well with the RX 6650 XT.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-threaded performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1979 and a PassMark single-thread score of 2981. The multi-threaded scores are equally impressive, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 7579. These results place the CPU in the 75th percentile of all processors, indicating that it provides ample headroom for the simulation's computational requirements.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in Pc Building Simulator, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes. The 233.7 FPS at 1080p Low settings demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to achieve very high frame rates. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, show nearly identical synthetic performance, confirming that this processor class is well-suited for the game's CPU demands. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 and max-thread score of 5652 indicate consistent scaling across thread counts, which is beneficial for a simulation game that may utilize multiple cores for background tasks.