Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT combination delivers its strongest performance at 1080p, where the data shows an average of 302.4 FPS on Low settings and 147.8 FPS on Ultra. The scaling curve indicates this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the 4K Ultra result of 50.5 FPS representing a 65.8% drop from the 1080p Ultra figure, yet still maintaining playable framerates for a simulation title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo produces 302.4 FPS on Low, 217.4 FPS on Medium, 156 FPS on High, and 147.8 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p drops these figures to 197 FPS, 140 FPS, 96.4 FPS, and 92.4 FPS respectively. The jump to 4K is where the most significant degradation occurs: 102.4 FPS on Low, 74.2 FPS on Medium, 49.7 FPS on High, and 50.5 FPS on Ultra.

The percentage drops between 1080p and 4K are substantial across all settings. Low settings fall from 302.4 FPS to 102.4 FPS, a 66.1% reduction. Medium settings drop from 217.4 FPS to 74.2 FPS, a 65.9% loss. High settings decline from 156 FPS to 49.7 FPS, representing a 68.1% decrease. Ultra settings see the smallest relative drop among the tested presets, going from 147.8 FPS to 50.5 FPS, a 65.8% reduction.

This scaling behavior indicates the RX 7700 XT becomes the limiting component at 4K, with the 12 GB GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth struggling to maintain the pixel throughput demanded by ultra-high-resolution rendering. The data shows that the 1440p results remain strong for competitive play, with all settings exceeding 92 FPS, while 4K performance is best reserved for slower-paced simulation gameplay where the 49.7-50.5 FPS range remains workable.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz drive 3456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The GPU's 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability and 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate directly correlate with the measured results in Pc Building Simulator.

The benchmark data positions this GPU at the 73rd percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 30097. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with a delta of 0%, the AMD Radeon RX 570 at -0.2%, the NVIDIA Tesla M60 at 0.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile at 0.6%. This tight clustering around the 30000 score mark suggests the RX 7700 XT sits in a highly competitive performance tier.

In this simulation game, the GPU's memory capacity proves sufficient across all tested configurations. The 12 GB VRAM handles 4K textures without hitting capacity limits, as evidenced by the consistent scaling between settings at each resolution. The 54 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support provide architectural headroom, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing workloads specifically.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on target resolution and performance goals. At 1080p, Ultra settings at 147.8 FPS offer the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, as the framerate remains well above the 144 Hz refresh threshold commonly targeted by gamers. The 156 FPS High preset provides only a marginal 5.5% improvement over Ultra, making it the less attractive choice when visual quality is prioritized.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 96.4 FPS represents the sweet spot. It delivers a 4.3% improvement over Ultra's 92.4 FPS while maintaining substantially better visual quality than Medium's 140 FPS. The 49.7 FPS High result at 4K indicates that High settings are the maximum viable option for 4K gaming, while the 74.2 FPS Medium preset offers smoother motion for users who prioritize framerate over graphical detail.

The Low presets at each resolution — 302.4 FPS at 1080p, 197 FPS at 1440p, and 102.4 FPS at 4K — serve as competitive benchmarks for esports-style play, but the simulation genre does not typically demand such extreme responsiveness. The data suggests that Medium at 4K provides the most balanced experience for users with 4K displays, offering 74.2 FPS with acceptable visual compromises.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 96.4 FPS as the most balanced configuration, offering strong visual quality while maintaining framerates above 90 FPS. 1080p Ultra at 147.8 FPS is superior for high-refresh-rate displays, while 4K requires settling for Medium at 74.2 FPS or High at 49.7 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The measured results show 4K Medium at 74.2 FPS and 4K High at 49.7 FPS, indicating that 4K is playable but requires reducing settings below Ultra. The 50.5 FPS 4K Ultra result confirms the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 7700 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU sits at the 73rd percentile with an average benchmark score of 30097. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, scores 30109 with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30158 (-0.2%), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29969 (0.4%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29928 (0.6%).

Q: What is the CPU's performance ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F ranks at the 75th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 17189 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1260P at 17212 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17215 (-0.2%).

Q: How many FPS can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured data shows 147.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is the highest quality preset tested at the most common resolution. This framerate comfortably exceeds the requirements for smooth 144 Hz gameplay in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. The 12 GB GDDR6 memory on the RX 7700 XT with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth handles all tested resolutions and settings without evidence of memory bottlenecks, as demonstrated by the consistent performance scaling from 1080p through 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F combined with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT ranks 746th out of 1769 tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the 57.8th percentile of all tested systems, indicating it outperforms a majority of configurations while sitting below the top quartile of high-end builds.

This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide sufficient processing power for simulation workloads, while the GPU's 73rd percentile standing ensures graphical performance remains competitive. The 746th rank suggests that while this combo is capable, many higher-tier configurations with more powerful CPUs or GPUs achieve better results in this benchmark.

The gap between this combo's rank and the individual component percentiles — 75th for CPU and 73rd for GPU — indicates that Pc Building Simulator does not disproportionately favor either component. The game appears to scale reasonably across both CPU and GPU resources, with the 746th rank representing a harmonious blend of the two components' capabilities.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads operating at a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake architecture chip features 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 cache per core, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's 14 nm process node and Intel Socket 1200 compatibility place it as an end-of-life product, but its benchmark scores demonstrate sustained relevance.

The CPU's multithreaded performance is evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14372 and a 3DMark max-threads score of 5652. Single-thread results include a Cinebench R23 score of 2029 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 868. These scores position the 11400F at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is primarily to manage the simulation logic, physics calculations, and frame pacing. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (302.4 FPS) approaches the practical limits of the GPU's output capability, suggesting the CPU is not a significant bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with the 49.7-102.4 FPS range reflecting the GPU's pixel throughput constraints rather than CPU limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 302.4, Medium 217.4, High 156, and Ultra 147.8. These results demonstrate a 51.1% reduction from Low to Ultra, with the most significant drop occurring between Low and Medium (85 FPS or 28.1%).

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are: Low 197, Medium 140, High 96.4, and Ultra 92.4. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 53.1% decrease, with the Medium to High transition representing the largest single-step drop at 43.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are: Low 102.4, Medium 74.2, High 49.7, and Ultra 50.5. The Ultra preset shows a slight increase over High, indicating measurement variance within the same performance tier. The overall scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 50.7% reduction in framerate.

Across all resolutions, the data shows consistent performance hierarchy with Low exceeding Medium, Medium exceeding High, and High approximately matching Ultra. The 1080p results all exceed 147 FPS, the 1440p results all exceed 92 FPS, and the 4K results range from 49.7 to 102.4 FPS, providing users with clear expectations for their chosen display configuration.