Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT in Pc Building Simulator demonstrates a clear and predictable scaling pattern, but one that reveals a significant CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions. The data shows a steady progression of frame rates as resolution increases, with the most dramatic performance drop occurring from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 301.4 FPS, but this falls to 216.1 FPS at 1440p and 114.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 62% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, indicating that the GPU is being heavily utilized at higher resolutions while the CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p.

The scaling pattern across all settings is consistent: the gap between 1080p and 1440p is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is typical for a system where the GPU becomes increasingly dominant at higher resolutions. For instance, at High settings, the FPS drops from 168.3 at 1080p to 108.9 at 1440p, a 35% decrease, and then to 58.4 at 4K, a further 46% decrease. This pattern suggests that the RX 6800 XT has ample headroom at 1080p but is progressively more stressed as pixel count increases, while the i5-11400F’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions but cannot sustain the same frame rates when GPU load increases.

The Ultra settings row highlights the most severe scaling, with 161.4 FPS at 1080p dropping to 100.7 FPS at 1440p and then 52.1 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it the only row where the combo fails to deliver a smooth experience. This suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K Ultra, as the frame rate drops by over half from 1440p to 4K, while the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p at High settings provides the best balance, delivering 108.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual quality. At 1080p, the combo exceeds 160 FPS on all settings, making it overkill for most displays, while 4K at Ultra drops to 52.1 FPS, which is below the smoothness threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p across different settings?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings: 301.4 FPS on Low, 239.1 FPS on Medium, 168.3 FPS on High, and 161.4 FPS on Ultra. These results indicate that the CPU and GPU combination is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, with the RX 6800 XT providing more than enough power for any settings configuration.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RX 6800 XT?

A: The benchmark results indicate a CPU bottleneck at 1080p, particularly on Low settings where the FPS reaches 301.4. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is limiting performance, as the GPU could potentially render even more frames. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with the CPU’s role diminishing significantly.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 52.1 at 4K with Ultra settings. This is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, indicating that the combo struggles to maintain smooth performance at the highest resolution and settings combination.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 619th out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 35% of all combos. This ranking reflects the strong performance of the RX 6800 XT, which sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, paired with the i5-11400F, which is in the 75th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What settings should be used for 4K gaming?

A: For 4K, the Low settings preset delivers 114.8 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that exceeds 100 FPS. High settings at 4K produce 58.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 52.1 FPS, so users targeting 60 FPS should stick to Low or High settings at 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT plays a dominant role in determining performance in Pc Building Simulator, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for the simulation genre, which typically does not require massive texture loads. The GPU’s clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. These clocks allow the GPU to maintain high frame rates across all settings, but the data shows that the GPU’s performance ceiling is tested at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s benchmark results reinforce its strong standing, with an average benchmark score of 49982 and a percentile rank of 87 against all GPUs. This places it well above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which has an average score of 48704, and the Intel Arc A550M at 49737. The RX 6800 XT’s 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a key indicator of its raw compute capability, which translates directly to the high frame rates observed in Pc Building Simulator. At 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 301.4 FPS result on Low settings, but at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s workload increases dramatically, resulting in the 52.1 FPS result.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s is particularly relevant for 4K gaming, where larger frame buffers require faster memory access. The data shows that the GPU handles 4K Low settings at 114.8 FPS, indicating that the memory subsystem is not a bottleneck at lower settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher texture quality and resolution pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in the sub-60 FPS result. The GPU’s 128 ROPs and 288 TMUs are also critical for pixel fill rate and texture mapping, which are heavily utilized in simulation games that often render complex UI elements and detailed environments.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of how the i5-11400F and RX 6800 XT perform across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1080p, the combo delivers outstanding results: 301.4 FPS on Low, 239.1 FPS on Medium, 168.3 FPS on High, and 161.4 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 140 FPS, which is substantial but still leaves all configurations well above 60 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at 6.9 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not impose a significant additional load at this resolution.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable drop from 1080p. Low settings produce 216.1 FPS, which is a 28% decrease from 1080p. Medium settings yield 150.5 FPS, High settings deliver 108.9 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 100.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 115.4 FPS, which is slightly less than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor. The 1440p High result of 108.9 FPS is particularly noteworthy as it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering better visual quality than 1080p.

At 4K, the performance drop is more pronounced, especially at higher settings. Low settings still deliver a playable 114.8 FPS, but Medium drops to 79 FPS, High to 58.4 FPS, and Ultra to 52.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 62.7 FPS, which is the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution. The 4K High result of 58.4 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, so users seeking 4K gameplay should opt for Medium settings, which provide 79 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 619th out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 65th percentile of all combos tested. This ranking is a reflection of the CPU and GPU’s individual performance levels: the i5-11400F scores 17181 in average benchmarks, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, while the RX 6800 XT scores 49982, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The combo’s ranking is slightly lower than what the GPU’s percentile might suggest, indicating that the CPU is holding back performance in some scenarios.

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, -0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17215, -0.2% delta). These rivals have nearly identical benchmark scores, suggesting that the i5-11400F is on par with these processors in synthetic tests. However, in Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient for the simulation workload, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Arc A550M (49737, 0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50826, -1.7% delta), and the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49071, 1.9% delta). The RX 6800 XT outperforms these rivals in raw benchmark scores, and this advantage is reflected in the game’s performance. The combo’s ranking of 619 indicates that there are 618 other combinations that perform better in this game, but the i5-11400F and RX 6800 XT combination is still in the upper third of all tested combos, making it a capable pairing for Pc Building Simulator.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this combo. For users targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the 4K Ultra preset is not viable, as it produces 52.1 FPS. The 4K High preset is also borderline at 58.4 FPS, so users should opt for 4K Medium, which delivers 79 FPS, or 4K Low at 114.8 FPS. For 1440p, all settings presets are viable, with Low at 216.1 FPS, Medium at 150.5 FPS, High at 108.9 FPS, and Ultra at 100.7 FPS. The 1440p High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it remains well above 60 FPS while providing substantial detail.

At 1080p, the combo is so powerful that even the Ultra preset delivers 161.4 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is minimal (6.9 FPS), so users can enable Ultra without sacrificing performance. The Low preset at 1080p produces 301.4 FPS, which is excessive for most displays and suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at this setting. For users with 144Hz monitors, the 1440p High preset at 108.9 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a smooth experience with excellent visual fidelity. For 4K users, the Medium preset at 79 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a 31% improvement over High while maintaining a playable frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F plays a supporting role to the RX 6800 XT in Pc Building Simulator, but its impact is most noticeable at lower resolutions. The CPU features six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This configuration provides sufficient processing power for the simulation genre, which often involves complex calculations for system building and component interactions. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU with data.

The CPU’s benchmark results show a strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1979. This is important for simulation games that often rely on single-threaded performance for game logic. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 16908. These scores place the i5-11400F in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181.

The CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the combo achieves 301.4 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is limiting performance, as the GPU could potentially render more frames. However, at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU’s impact diminishes. The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, have nearly identical benchmark scores, indicating that the i5-11400F is well-positioned in its performance class. The CPU’s 14 nm process node and 65 W TDP are modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient for this game, as the data shows no significant CPU-related performance issues at any resolution.