Pc Building Simulator

This analysis examines the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 in Pc Building Simulator. The benchmark data shows this combination delivers a strong 1080p experience, with the CPU providing ample headroom for the GPU to stretch its legs. At 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor, though the system remains playable on lower presets. The measured FPS values across resolutions reveal a component balance that shifts predictably with workload, favoring high refresh rate gaming at 1440p and below.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400 brings a 6-core, 12-thread configuration based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This processor features 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a substantial pool for a simulation title that likely tracks numerous object states and physics interactions. The CPU's 10 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate an efficient design, but the benchmark results show that its performance in this specific game is more about consistent throughput than raw peak speed.

In the measured FPS data, the CPU's influence is most visible when comparing the 1080p Low preset (282 avg FPS) to the 4K Ultra preset (44 avg FPS). At 1080p Low, the scene complexity is low enough that the GPU is not the bottleneck, yet the CPU manages to feed it over 280 frames per second. This suggests the i5-12400's single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 910, is more than adequate for Pc Building Simulator's logic. The CPU's multi-threaded capability, shown by a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 15989, also supports the game's background simulation tasks without dragging down the frame rate.

The processor's benchmark scores position it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 with a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the i5-12400 is essentially tied with that server chip in average synthetic score. More relevantly, it sits 0.9% above the Intel Core i3-14100F, indicating that the i5's extra cores do not translate into a significant advantage in the aggregate metrics. For Pc Building Simulator specifically, the data shows that the 1080p Ultra preset still achieves 134 avg FPS, which is far above the threshold where CPU limitations would typically appear. The conclusion from the measured rows is that the i5-12400 is never the primary constraint in this combo, even at lower resolutions where CPU load is proportionally higher.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. This provides a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s, which is a critical asset for a game like Pc Building Simulator that may load high-resolution textures for component models. The GPU's boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz demonstrate that it can sustain high frequencies under load, and the 40 RT cores and 96 ROPs suggest it is well-equipped for modern rendering pipelines.

The GPU's benchmark data shows a percentile ranking of 58 among all GPUs, with an average score of 15852. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a deltaPct of -0.1%, which is a surprising comparison given the generational gap, but the scores reflect the aggregate synthetic workload. More telling is the comparison to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, where the RX 7700 trails by 1.7% in average score. In Pc Building Simulator, however, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K. The 4K High preset yields 47 avg FPS, while the 4K Low preset jumps to 93 avg FPS. This 46 FPS improvement from a single preset drop indicates that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at this resolution.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for 4K Ultra settings, where texture data can exceed 8 GB, but the measured 44 avg FPS at that preset suggests the GPU's compute throughput, not just memory, is the limiting factor. The GPU's FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS is substantial, yet the 4K Ultra result remains below the 60 FPS target. This indicates that Pc Building Simulator's rendering demands scale heavily with resolution, and the RX 7700's performance at 1440p (85 avg FPS on Ultra) is where it provides a balanced experience.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS rows, the optimal preset depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 134 avg FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay and still leaves headroom for a high refresh rate monitor. The Medium preset at 1080p produces 200 avg FPS with a minimum of 170 FPS, which is ideal for competitive or fast-paced interaction, but the jump from Medium to Ultra only costs 66 FPS on average, making Ultra a viable choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 89 avg FPS, while Ultra drops to 85 avg FPS. The difference of 4 FPS is negligible, so Ultra is the clear recommendation for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality without a meaningful performance penalty. The Medium preset at 1440p shows 126 avg FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS, which could appeal to users with 144 Hz displays, but the visual trade-off from Ultra to Medium is not justified given the small FPS gain.

At 4K, the situation inverts. The High preset only reaches 47 avg FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth motion. The Medium preset improves to 66 avg FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS, making it the only preset at 4K that consistently stays near the playable range. The Low preset at 4K jumps to 93 avg FPS, but this likely sacrifices significant visual detail. The data strongly suggests that for 4K, Medium is the best balance, while for 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the recommended preset for the full experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination ranks 1348 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of configurations but does not break into the top tier. The rank of 1348 indicates that there are 1654 combos that perform worse, which is a solid position for a mid-range pairing, but it also suggests that many other CPU-GPU combinations achieve higher frame rates in this specific title.

The combo's rank is influenced by the GPU's 58th percentile standing, which is lower than the CPU's 72nd percentile. This disparity implies that the GPU is holding back the overall combo ranking. In a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, where the rendering load can be variable, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are strong assets, but the average benchmark score of 15852 for the GPU is only slightly above the midpoint. The combo rank of 1348 out of 3002 reflects this balanced but not exceptional performance. If the data were to compare against combos with higher-ranked GPUs, the i5-12400 would likely still provide adequate CPU support, but the frame rates would be constrained by the GPU's capabilities.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the system achieves 141 avg FPS, which drops to 89 avg FPS at 1440p High, a reduction of 37%. Moving to 4K High, the avg FPS falls to 47, which is a 67% drop from the 1440p figure and an 87% drop from 1080p. This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance, which is sufficient for over 280 FPS at 1080p Low, does not change with resolution, so the FPS decline is directly attributable to the GPU's rendering workload.

The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 282 avg FPS at 1080p, 178 avg FPS at 1440p, and 93 avg FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37% and 48% respectively, indicating that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K. The Medium preset, which has min and max FPS data, shows 200 avg FPS at 1080p, 126 avg FPS at 1440p, and 66 avg FPS at 4K. This progression confirms that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the CPU maintains its output regardless of resolution. The data indicates that for a smoother 4K experience, a more powerful GPU would be necessary, while the i5-12400 provides ample headroom for future GPU upgrades.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. The Low preset achieves an average of 282 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. The Medium preset delivers 200 avg FPS with a minimum of 170 FPS and a maximum of 230 FPS, showing consistent frame pacing. The High preset reaches 141 avg FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 134 avg FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 7 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are well-handled. This resolution is where the combo excels, providing high refresh rate capabilities even on Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU's workload increasing. The Low preset drops to 178 avg FPS, still a high number for 1440p. The Medium preset records 126 avg FPS with a minimum of 107 FPS and a maximum of 145 FPS, which is suitable for most displays. The High preset delivers 89 avg FPS, and the Ultra preset is close behind at 85 avg FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is just 4 FPS, reinforcing the recommendation for Ultra at this resolution. These numbers indicate that the GPU is still capable of pushing high frame rates, but the scaling from 1080p shows a 37% reduction on average across presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset produces 93 avg FPS, which is playable but a significant drop from the 178 avg FPS at 1440p Low. The Medium preset achieves 66 avg FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS, making it the only preset that consistently stays near the playable threshold. The High preset falls to 47 avg FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 44 avg FPS. These figures show that 4K Ultra is not a viable option for this combo, while 4K Medium offers a borderline experience. The data from all resolutions confirms that the i5-12400 provides a stable foundation, but the RX 7700's performance ceiling is reached at 4K, making 1440p the sweet spot for this pairing.