Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on assembling and troubleshooting hardware, presents an interesting workload that scales with both CPU and GPU capabilities. The measured data for the Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 shows a configuration that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions, with performance characteristics that shift predictably as graphical demands increase. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across settings and resolutions, contextualizes the combo's standing against other tested combinations, and examines the roles of the processor and graphics card in delivering these results.

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The benchmark data for this configuration reveals a clear hierarchy across the four tested quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset yields an average of 192 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suggests the system is far from being stressed. Moving to Medium drops the average to 136 FPS, still a very smooth experience, while High and Ultra settle at 96 and 91 FPS respectively. The performance differential between High and Ultra is marginal, only a 5 FPS gap, indicating that the visual upgrade to Ultra comes at a relatively small performance cost at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a more pronounced step between Medium and High. The Low preset delivers an average of 121 FPS, maintaining high refresh rate capability. Medium averages 86 FPS, which is solid, but High drops to 61 FPS and Ultra to 58 FPS. The transition from Medium to High represents a 25 FPS loss, which is significant. The data suggests that the High and Ultra presets at 1440p are demanding enough to bring the average down to around 60 FPS, which is still playable but not ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate displays.

At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the settings choices become critical. Low averages 63 FPS, which is playable, while Medium drops to 45 FPS and High falls to 32 FPS. Ultra bottoms out at 30 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 18 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is another 13 FPS. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, and each increase in settings has a substantial impact on frame rates.

Based on the measured rows, the best experience per the data is achieved at the Medium preset for 1080p and 1440p. At 1080p, Medium offers 136 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for demanding scenes, while the difference between Medium and High is only a 40 FPS drop, but the jump to High is not necessary for a fluid experience. At 1440p, Medium's 86 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a high frame rate without the significant drop seen when moving to High. For 4K, the Low preset is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the only viable option for a smooth experience at that resolution, according to the data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B570 is placed at rank 2402 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower portion of the overall ranking list, suggesting that while it is a functional pairing, many other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this specific title. The percentile data for the individual components provides some context. The CPU is at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a stronger-than-average processor. The GPU is at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, which is also above average but slightly less dominant than the CPU relative to their respective pools.

The combo's low overall rank despite above-average component percentiles suggests that Pc Building Simulator is a game where many high-end combinations achieve very high frame rates, pushing the i5-11400F + Arc B570 down the list. The game's simulation nature may not be overly demanding, allowing top-tier hardware to produce massive FPS numbers that this mid-range pairing cannot match. The rank indicates that this combo is not competitive at the top end, but it does not necessarily imply a poor experience; the measured FPS data shows it can handle the game smoothly at reasonable settings and resolutions.

For further context, the CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database show a tight cluster of performance. The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. It is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. These deltas are all under 1%, meaning the processor's performance is essentially on par with a group of other mid-range and mobile chips, despite their different core counts and architectures.

Similarly, the Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in a tight race with its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M. It trails the Intel Arc A750 by 0.1% and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X by 0.5%. These negligible differences suggest that for general GPU compute tasks, the Arc B570 is a formidable competitor, but in the specific context of Pc Building Simulator, the combo's overall rank is what matters for in-game performance.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and features a 10 GB GDDR6 memory pool on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. With a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, the card is rated for a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to a peak FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution and settings increase.

At 1080p, the GPU is less of a limiting factor. The jump from Low to Ultra settings shows a performance drop from 192 FPS to 91 FPS, but even at Ultra, the frame rate is high. The high bandwidth and pixel throughput are more than sufficient to handle the game's rendering demands at this resolution. The data indicates the GPU has ample headroom, as even the most demanding preset does not cause the frame rate to dip below the 90 FPS mark.

The GPU's limitations become evident at 4K. The data shows a steep decline in performance with each settings increase. At 4K Low, the card can manage 63 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 32 FPS. This suggests that the 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit memory bus are being saturated by the higher resolution and texture loads. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely a constraint, as the game needs to move large amounts of texture data at 4K. The 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs are also likely working near their limits, resulting in the sub-30 FPS performance seen at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649, indicates it is a capable mid-range part. Its position at the 65th percentile of all GPUs reinforces this. However, the game's specific engine and rendering paths determine how these raw compute numbers translate to in-game FPS. The measured data shows that in this simulation title, the Arc B570 is a solid performer up to 1440p, but it is not powerful enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a comprehensive look at its performance envelope. Starting at 1920x1080, the average frame rates are consistently high across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 192 FPS, which reflects the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's ability to render simple scenes quickly. Medium settings average 136 FPS with a minimum of 115 and a maximum of 156 FPS, showing good frame pacing. High settings average 96 FPS, and Ultra settings average 91 FPS. The narrow gap between High and Ultra suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not particularly taxing on the GPU at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings yield an average of 121 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 99 FPS, indicating a playable range. High settings drop the average to 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The data shows a clear step between Medium and High, suggesting that a particular rendering feature in the High preset significantly increases the load on the GPU. For users with a 1440p 60Hz monitor, High and Ultra presets would be marginal, while Medium provides a comfortable buffer.

The 3840x2160 results are the most demanding and show the combo's limits. Low settings average 63 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. Medium settings average 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 52 FPS, which would be noticeable in fast-moving scenes. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 30 FPS, making these presets effectively unplayable for a smooth experience. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 33 FPS drop, which is a 52% reduction in performance, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern in how the combo scales with resolution. Comparing the Low preset across resolutions, the average frame rate drops from 192 FPS at 1080p to 121 FPS at 1440p, and then to 63 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% drop from 1440p to 4K. For the Medium preset, the drop is from 136 FPS at 1080p to 86 FPS at 1440p (a 37% decrease) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease from 1440p). The High preset shows a similar trend: 96 FPS to 61 FPS (a 36% drop) and then to 32 FPS (a 48% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across settings is notable. It indicates that the scaling bottleneck is resolution-dependent rather than settings-dependent. The 4K resolution is roughly four times the pixel count of 1080p, and the measured performance drops are not linear but are still substantial. The fact that the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently around 48% across all settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as these are the resources most heavily taxed by increasing pixel count.

This scaling behavior has significant implications. At 1080p, the system is likely CPU-bound or lightly GPU-bound, as the frame rates are high and the GPU can easily keep up. As resolution increases, the load shifts to the GPU, and the Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck. The steep drop to 4K indicates that this combo is not designed for native 4K gaming. Users would need to rely on the Low preset to achieve playable frame rates, and even then, the experience would be subpar compared to 1440p. The data clearly shows that 1440p is the effective upper limit for this configuration to maintain high frame rates with reasonable quality settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this combo for a smooth experience?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 is the best resolution for balancing quality and performance. At 1440p Medium, the combo averages 86 FPS, while at 4K, even Low settings only average 63 FPS, and Medium drops to 45 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, but only with significant compromises. The measured data shows that at 4K Low, it averages 63 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K High and Ultra, the average frame rates drop to 32 and 30 FPS respectively, which is not a smooth experience.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. The Low preset averages 192 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 91 FPS. This is a 101 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is more than twice as demanding as the Low preset.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is a significant factor at 1080p Low, where the frame rate reaches 192 FPS. The GPU is capable of higher frame rates, but the CPU's performance ceiling appears to be the limiting factor at this low settings level. At higher settings, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combos?

A: It ranks 2402 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower 20% of all combinations, indicating that many other systems achieve higher frame rates in this game.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Based on the data, the VRAM appears sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, as the performance scales consistently with settings. At 4K, the performance drops significantly, which could be attributed to VRAM capacity or bandwidth limits, but the data does not isolate VRAM usage specifically.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and a single-core score of 2024, indicates it is a capable mid-range processor. Its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its above-average standing.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 192 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU is able to feed the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic updates to sustain this level of performance. The 6 cores and 12 threads are likely sufficient for the game's simulation elements, which involve tracking component compatibility, temperatures, and power draw. The high single-thread performance, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2024, is particularly important for games that rely heavily on a single primary thread for game logic.

However, the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases. The data shows that the frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, regardless of settings. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's performance is no longer the primary constraint. The CPU is powerful enough to keep up with the GPU's rendering demands at 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's inability to render frames quickly enough means the CPU is often idle waiting for the GPU to finish its work.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 7H12 and the Intel Core i5-12450H, with performance deltas of less than 1%. This suggests that in a gaming scenario like Pc Building Simulator, the i5-11400F's performance is not a differentiator compared to these other chips. The combo's low overall rank is more likely due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions rather than a CPU bottleneck. The data indicates that the i5-11400F provides a solid foundation for this system, but the overall gaming experience is dictated more by the Arc B570's capabilities, especially when pushing for higher resolutions and graphical fidelity.