Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 182.7 FPS, which drops to 112.5 FPS at 1440p and further to 60.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 67% performance retention from 1080p to 4K when using High settings. The Ultra preset tells a similar story: 172.7 FPS at 1080p, 112.6 FPS at 1440p, and 56.1 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior reveals that this game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens considerably as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (302.3 FPS) and Ultra (172.7 FPS) is 129.6 FPS, a 43% reduction. At 4K, the same comparison shows Low at 118.2 FPS and Ultra at 56.1 FPS, a 52% reduction. This suggests that the GPU's rendering workload scales more aggressively with settings at higher pixel counts.

The 1440p results are particularly telling. High and Ultra settings produce nearly identical averages at 112.5 FPS and 112.6 FPS respectively. This near-parity indicates that the GPU is hitting a performance ceiling where additional settings increases yield diminishing returns. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 162.6 FPS, which is 44% higher than High, demonstrating that the GPU has substantial headroom when settings are moderated.

At 1080p, the CPU begins to show its influence. The difference between Medium (257.4 FPS) and Low (302.3 FPS) is 44.9 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra only costs 10 FPS. This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the Intel Core i5-11400F's six cores and 12 threads become a limiting factor, preventing the GPU from fully stretching its legs. The 302.3 FPS Low result is the highest measured across all configurations, indicating that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates when GPU load is minimized.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 520 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the combination in the top 29% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects a system that can handle this simulation game comfortably across most settings and resolutions.

The GPU is the dominant component in this pairing. The RX 9070 XT sits in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 575 (39703, deltaPct -0.1%) and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39568, deltaPct 0.2%), showing that the 9070 XT is essentially performance-equivalent to these professional-grade cards in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon Pro 575X (39836, deltaPct -0.5%) and AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (39879, deltaPct -0.6%) round out the rival group, all within a narrow performance band.

The CPU's ranking is more modest. The i5-11400F falls in the 75th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189, deltaPct 0%) and the Intel Core i7-1260P (17212, deltaPct -0.2%). The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17215, deltaPct -0.2%) and Intel Core i5-1240U (17141, deltaPct 0.2%) are also closely matched. This clustering indicates that the i5-11400F's raw compute performance is competitive with newer mobile and low-power chips, though it lacks the multi-threaded punch of higher-core-count desktop parts.

The combination of a top-quartile GPU with a 75th-percentile CPU yields a system that is well-balanced for a simulation title. The rank of 520 out of 1769 confirms that while many configurations outperform this pairing, it delivers solid frame rates across the board.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the only viable option for smooth gameplay. The measured 60.1 FPS at High is right at the edge of playability, while Ultra drops to 56.1 FPS and Medium rises to 84.9 FPS. The Low preset at 118.2 FPS is the only 4K configuration that provides a substantial refresh-rate headroom, but the visual compromise is likely too steep for most users. The data shows that High at 4K is the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with acceptable frame rates.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts. The High and Ultra presets both deliver approximately 112.5 FPS, making either suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. However, the Medium preset at 162.6 FPS offers a meaningful advantage for competitive play or smoother motion. Given that High and Ultra are nearly identical in performance, the High preset is the logical choice for most users at 1440p, providing the best visual fidelity without sacrificing frame rate.

For 1080p, the Ultra preset at 172.7 FPS is the clear recommendation. This configuration delivers excellent visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above 144 Hz. The Medium preset at 257.4 FPS is available for those seeking maximum smoothness, but the 84.7 FPS difference between Medium and Ultra is unlikely to be perceptible on most displays. The Low preset at 302.3 FPS is unnecessary for practical use, as the Ultra setting already exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield 302.3 FPS, Medium delivers 257.4 FPS, High reaches 182.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 172.7 FPS. The progression from Medium to High shows a 74.7 FPS drop, indicating that the High preset introduces significant graphical effects that tax the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward. Low settings achieve 230.5 FPS, Medium produces 162.6 FPS, and both High and Ultra cluster around 112.5 FPS. The difference between Medium and High is 50.1 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is negligible at 0.1 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset at 1440p is nearly identical to High in GPU load, making the extra settings cost-free.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress significantly. Low settings maintain 118.2 FPS, Medium drops to 84.9 FPS, High reaches 60.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 56.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 62.1 FPS, the widest gap across all resolutions. The 4K results clearly show the GPU being pushed to its limits, with the RX 9070 XT's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth being the critical resources.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the clear performance driver in this combo. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is essential for a simulation game that manages numerous assets. The 4K High result of 60.1 FPS suggests that memory bandwidth is sufficient for the game's demands, as the Ultra preset only drops to 56.1 FPS despite the additional load.

The GPU's clock speeds are noteworthy. The base clock is 1660 MHz, but the boost clock reaches 2970 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz. This wide boost range allows the GPU to scale performance dynamically based on thermal and power headroom. The 4096 shading units and 256 texture mapping units provide substantial raw compute for this title, as evidenced by the strong 1440p Medium result of 162.6 FPS.

The RX 9070 XT's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs is reflected in its measured performance. The passmark G3D score of 26795 and passmark GPU compute score of 15864 indicate strong overall capability. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 184026 further confirm the GPU's DirectX 12 and Vulkan proficiency, both of which are relevant for modern simulation games. The 2:1 FP16 ratio of 97.32 TFLOPS versus 48.66 TFLOPS FP32 shows the GPU can accelerate certain workloads, though Pc Building Simulator does not appear to leverage this heavily given the frame rate patterns.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides six cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role becomes apparent at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS on Low settings. The 302.3 FPS result at 1080p Low indicates that the CPU can drive high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU, but the 129.6 FPS drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p suggests that the CPU's 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for this workload.

The CPU's synthetic benchmarks provide context for its gaming performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 and single-core score of 2029 show balanced performance. The Passmark multi-thread score of 16908 and single-thread score of 2981 indicate strong per-core capability, which is crucial for games that rely on a few fast threads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5619 versus the 2-thread score of 1691 reveals that scaling beyond four threads (3171 in 4-thread test) is modest, suggesting that Pc Building Simulator may not fully utilize all 12 threads.

The 75th percentile ranking places the i5-11400F in the upper tier of CPUs, but its nearest rivals are predominantly mobile or low-power parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17189 avg score, 0% delta) and Intel Core i7-1260P (17212 avg score, -0.2% delta) are within 0.2% of the i5's average benchmark score of 17181. This indicates that the i5-11400F's desktop advantage is minimal in synthetic tests, yet the measured FPS in Pc Building Simulator shows strong real-world performance, particularly at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming with this combo?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 delivers 60.1 FPS, which is the minimum for smooth gameplay. Ultra drops to 56.1 FPS, while Medium provides 84.9 FPS but with reduced visual quality. High is the recommended choice for 4K.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 162.6 FPS, which suits 144 Hz displays. High and Ultra both deliver approximately 112.5 FPS, suitable for 120 Hz displays. The Low preset reaches 230.5 FPS for maximum smoothness.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU becomes more influential. The Ultra preset at 172.7 FPS drops to 56.1 FPS at 4K, a 67% reduction, while the Low preset at 1080p (302.3 FPS) only drops to 118.2 FPS at 4K, a 61% reduction. This indicates the CPU limits maximum frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the RX 9070 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 39647, placing it in the 82nd percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 575, scores 39703 (deltaPct -0.1%), while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 (deltaPct 0.2%). All close rivals are within 0.6% performance.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The combo ranks 520 out of 1769 tested combinations, placing it in the top 29% of all configurations tested for this game. This reflects a strong pairing of a top-quartile GPU with a 75th-percentile CPU.

Q: Does the CPU's 12-thread configuration benefit this game?

A: The CPU's 3DMark benchmarks show 5619 for 16 threads versus 3171 for 4 threads, indicating moderate scaling. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14372 versus single-core of 2029 suggests the game likely benefits from multiple cores, but the frame rate patterns at 1080p indicate that single-thread performance may be more critical for maximum FPS.