Pc Building Simulator

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers an average of 207.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rival?

A: The Core i5-11400F scores 17,181 in average benchmark score, sitting essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17,189 with a deltaPct of 0. The Intel Core i7-1260P is only 0.2% behind.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,704. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, scores 49,071, which is 0.7% higher.

Q: Does increasing resolution from 1440p to 4K significantly impact performance at High settings?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 High, the combo averages 137.1 FPS, but at 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 73.8 FPS. That is a reduction of roughly 46% in frame rate.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread score?

A: The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score is 868, while its max-thread score is 5,652. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 2,029 versus a multi-core score of 14,372.

Q: How many threads does the CPU have, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its base clock of 2.60 GHz can boost to 4.40 GHz, and it contains 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's 3DMark results show a progression from 1,691 in the 2-thread test to 5,652 in the max-thread test, indicating strong scaling as more threads are utilized. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score of 14,372 is roughly seven times the single-core score of 2,029.

For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is significant because the game simulates component interactions and system building logic, which can be sensitive to single-thread performance. The 3DMark single-thread score of 868 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 204 indicate moderate single-thread capability. Benchmark results show that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 300.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower graphical loads. However, the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 300.9 FPS versus 207.5 FPS, implying that the GPU becomes the primary limiter at higher settings.

The CPU's PassMark multithread score of 16,908 and Geekbench multi-core score of 7,579 highlight its overall compute capacity. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1260P, have nearly identical average scores, with deltas within 0.2%. This places the i5-11400F in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms a majority of processors but is not a top-tier part. For a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, the data suggests the CPU provides ample headroom for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER at most settings, though the gap narrows at 1080p Low where CPU overhead is more exposed.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four presets provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 207.5 FPS, which is already far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The Medium preset offers 265.8 FPS, and Low reaches 300.9 FPS. Since the game is a simulation, the visual fidelity at Ultra is likely more valuable than the extra frames, especially since even Ultra clears the 144 Hz threshold by a wide margin.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset yields 132.6 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset produces 137.1 FPS, a marginal improvement of about 3%, while Medium jumps to 192.9 FPS. For 1440p users, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot: it maintains a smooth frame rate while presumably retaining most visual quality. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 4.5 FPS, making Ultra a viable choice if visual consistency is prioritized.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. The Ultra preset averages 68.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast motion. The High preset improves this to 73.8 FPS, a modest gain. The Medium preset jumps to 103.4 FPS, which is a substantial improvement of roughly 40% over Ultra. For 4K users, the data strongly recommends the Medium preset as the best balance, as it nearly doubles the frame rate of Ultra while still providing a reasonable visual experience. The Low preset at 4K reaches 141.6 FPS, but the graphical compromise is likely too severe for a simulation game where detail matters.

Overall, the recommendation depends on resolution. At 1080p, use Ultra for maximum quality. At 1440p, High is optimal, with Ultra as a close second. At 4K, Medium is the clear choice, as it keeps the frame rate above 100 FPS without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 290th out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 16.4% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the game's balanced demand on both processor and graphics card.

The CPU's 75th percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile among all GPUs indicate that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The combo rank of 290 suggests that the i5-11400F does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER significantly in this title, as the frame rates are consistently high across all tested settings. However, the fact that the CPU sits at the 75th percentile while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile implies that some performance is left on the table in CPU-bound scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions and settings.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is well above the median, which is reassuring for users who prioritize smooth gameplay. The 1080p Low result of 300.9 FPS indicates that the combo can handle even the most frame-rate-demanding scenarios without dropping below playable levels. The rank also suggests that users with this combo can expect consistent performance across the board, with no single component acting as a severe weak point.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it contains 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The GPU's memory clock operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, and its FP32 performance is rated at 44.10 TFLOPS.

In the benchmark data, the GPU's PassMark G3D score is 31,811, and its Geekbench OpenCL score is 223,091. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5,569, reflecting strong DirectX 12 performance. The GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, which scores 49,071 versus 48,704, a 0.7% difference.

For Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is critical at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 68.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed. The jump from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 51.5% reduction in frame rate (141.6 to 68.7 FPS), which is a clear sign of GPU-bound performance. At 1440p, the same transition from Low to Ultra (260.3 to 132.6 FPS) shows a 49% reduction, while at 1080p, the reduction is 31% (300.9 to 207.5 FPS). This pattern confirms that the GPU is the primary performance limiter at higher settings, with the CPU providing sufficient support at lower settings.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for this simulation title, as the game's asset complexity is unlikely to exceed that allocation at any tested preset. The texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s provide the raw throughput needed to maintain high frame rates even at 4K Medium, where the combo achieves 103.4 FPS. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance in this game is consistent with its high percentile ranking, making it the clear driver of the combo's strong results.