Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Pc Building Simulator show a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 300 FPS average, which represents the ceiling of the measured data. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 257 FPS, a reduction of 43 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 161 FPS. This progression from 300 to 257 to 161 FPS across the three resolutions indicates that the frame rate is increasingly constrained by the rendering workload at higher pixel counts.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the average is 232 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 154 FPS, which is a 33.6% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 80 FPS, representing a 48.1% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline suggests that the graphics card is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput requirements scale directly with resolution.

For the Medium preset, the measured values show 264 FPS at 1080p, 218 FPS at 1440p, and 114 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 114 FPS is notably higher than the 4K High result of 80 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset removes enough rendering overhead to substantially improve performance at the most demanding resolution. The Ultra preset follows a similar pattern: 228 FPS at 1080p, 146 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K.

The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K range from roughly 47% (Low: 300 to 161) to 66% (High: 232 to 80). This wide variance across presets indicates that the limiting component shifts depending on the settings level. At Low settings, where the CPU has more headroom relative to the GPU workload, the scaling is less severe. At High and Ultra settings, the GPU becomes more heavily tasked, and the performance penalty for moving to 4K grows accordingly.

The data suggests that 1440p represents a sweet spot for this combination. At Medium settings, the 1440p average of 218 FPS is only 17.4% below the 1080p figure, while the 4K Medium result drops by 47.7% relative to 1440p. This nonlinear scaling pattern is typical of a system where the GPU is not fully saturated until resolution reaches approximately 1440p with moderate to high settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark results show a single-thread score of 868 in 3dmark and 2981 in Passmark single-thread tests. In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU achieves 5652 in 3dmark max threads and 14340 in Cinebench R23 multicore.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at most settings, but it still influences the upper frame rate ceiling. The 1080p Low result of 300 FPS likely approaches the CPU's practical limit for this game engine. The fact that 1080p Medium (264 FPS) and 1080p High (232 FPS) are both below the Low figure suggests that the CPU can maintain high frame rates, but the GPU workload at higher settings begins to take precedence.

The Passmark multithread score of 16908 places this CPU in the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with an average score of 17120 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 (0.4% lower deltaPct relative to this chip), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 (0.6% lower). The Core Ultra 7 164U trails by 0.6% with an average of 17074. These close margins indicate that the i5-11400F delivers competitive multi-threaded performance for its class.

The CPU's 12 threads and 6 cores are sufficient for a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, which typically does not stress many cores simultaneously. The 3dmark 2-thread score of 1691 and 4-thread score of 3171 suggest that the processor has adequate single- and dual-thread capabilities for game logic and physics calculations. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz likely helps maintain consistent frame pacing in scenarios where the game engine's main thread becomes a bottleneck.

At 4K resolutions, the CPU's influence diminishes further because the GPU is heavily loaded. The difference between 4K Low (161 FPS) and 4K High (80 FPS) is entirely attributable to GPU workload, as the CPU would not be the limiting factor at these frame rates. However, at 1080p Low, the 300 FPS result indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to reach very high frame rates, though the exact frame ceiling may be constrained by the game's engine rather than the processor itself.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units. The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2617 MHz, and the memory operates at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 56.28 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 (1:1 ratio). The Passmark G3D score of 36565 places this GPU in the 87th percentile among all tested GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 8060S with an average score of 55757 (0.6% higher deltaPct), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (2.3% higher). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE trails by 2.2% with an average score of 57367.

In Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 5080 demonstrates its strength by delivering playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, with an average of 77 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 114 FPS and 4K High of 80 FPS show that the GPU can handle the most demanding resolution, though the Ultra preset pushes it to just below 60 FPS territory. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this game, as Pc Building Simulator is not a texture-heavy title.

The GPU's clock speeds and memory bandwidth contribute to the high frame rates observed at 1440p. At 1440p Ultra, the combo achieves 146 FPS, and at 1440p High it reaches 154 FPS. The difference between these two presets is relatively small (8 FPS), suggesting that the GPU is not the sole bottleneck at this resolution. Instead, the game engine or CPU may begin to limit performance as settings increase.

The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s provide ample throughput for the rendering demands of a simulation game. The RTX 5080's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, though Pc Building Simulator is a 2019 title that may not utilize the latest graphics APIs. The GPU's 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores are largely unused in this game, as it does not feature ray-traced effects.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 453rd out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 12.2% of all configurations. This rank reflects the strong overall performance of the pairing, though it is not near the top of the leaderboard due to the CPU's mid-range positioning relative to the GPU's high-end tier.

The CPU's 71st percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 87th percentile among all graphics cards create an asymmetric pairing. The GPU is significantly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU is relative to its own cohort. This imbalance is visible in the game's results: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 300 FPS, but this is likely limited by the CPU's ability to issue draw calls and manage game state rather than the GPU's rendering capacity.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing performs well at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU's advantages become more pronounced. The 1440p Ultra result of 146 FPS and 4K High result of 80 FPS are strong figures that indicate the GPU can carry the system at higher resolutions. However, at 1080p, the CPU's limitations may prevent the combo from achieving frame rates that would place it among the top-ranked configurations.

The rank of 453 out of 3723 suggests that the combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, but there are 452 combinations that deliver higher frame rates in this specific game. These higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful CPUs that can better match the RTX 5080's capabilities at lower resolutions. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant component in this pairing, and its high percentile ranking is the primary driver of the combo's overall position.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate measured for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average is 300 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, all measured 4K settings produce playable averages: 161 FPS at Low, 114 FPS at Medium, 80 FPS at High, and 77 FPS at Ultra.

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

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074), but 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239) and 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278).

Q: What is the largest frame rate difference between settings at the same resolution?

A: At 4K, the difference between Low (161 FPS) and Ultra (77 FPS) is 84 FPS. At 1440p, the difference between Low (257 FPS) and Ultra (146 FPS) is 111 FPS. At 1080p, the difference between Low (300 FPS) and Ultra (228 FPS) is 72 FPS.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination produces the most balanced performance for this combo?

A: The 2560x1440 Medium preset delivers 218 FPS average with a minimum of 185 FPS and maximum of 250 FPS, which represents a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How does the RTX 5080's benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698), but 2.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57367).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rate data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver averages above 228 FPS, so the Ultra preset at 228 FPS is the recommended choice for users who prioritize visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 1080p Ultra result is only 24% below the Low preset's 300 FPS, making it a reasonable trade-off.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 218 FPS offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance. The High preset at 154 FPS and Ultra at 146 FPS are also viable, but they represent a significant drop from the Medium figure. The 1440p Medium result has a minimum of 185 FPS, which ensures consistent frame delivery even during complex simulation scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 114 FPS is the recommended choice. The High preset at 80 FPS and Ultra at 77 FPS are playable but may feel less smooth on high-refresh-rate displays. The 4K Low preset at 161 FPS is the best option for users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, but the Medium preset provides a more balanced experience with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144 Hz or higher), the 1080p Ultra (228 FPS) or 1440p Medium (218 FPS) settings are ideal, as both exceed the refresh rate threshold. For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 114 FPS is the highest-quality setting that remains well above the 60 FPS standard, making it the most suitable for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 300 FPS, Medium settings produce 264 FPS with a minimum of 224 FPS and maximum of 303 FPS, High settings produce 232 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 228 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest settings at this resolution is 72 FPS, with the Medium preset showing the most consistent frame delivery (a range of 79 FPS between minimum and maximum).

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are: Low at 257 FPS, Medium at 218 FPS with a minimum of 185 FPS and maximum of 250 FPS, High at 154 FPS, and Ultra at 146 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 111 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, indicating that settings have a greater impact as resolution increases)Skip to content. The Medium preset's frame range of 65 FPS (from 185 to 250) shows slightly more variance than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are: Low at 161 FPS, Medium at 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS, High at 80 FPS, and Ultra at 77 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 84 FPS, which is smaller than at 1440p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming the dominant limiting factor. The Medium preset's frame range of 34 FPS (from 97 to 131) is the tightest among all resolutions, indicating more stable performance at this setting.

The complete data set shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the most reliable frame delivery with reported minimum and maximum values across all three resolutions. The Ultra preset at 4K (77 FPS) is the lowest measured average, while the 1080p Low preset (300 FPS) is the highest. The 1440p Medium result of 218 FPS represents the highest-quality setting that maintains an average above 200 FPS, making it a notable performance milestone in this dataset.