Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT ranks 1215th out of 3723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. That places this combo in the upper third of all systems tested, a solid position for a simulation title that tends to reward balanced builds. The combo sits well within the top half of the database, and the data shows it is neither a fringe outlier nor a top-tier enthusiast setup, but rather a dependable mid-to-high performer. The ranking reflects a system that should handle the game’s workload without significant compromises, though it does not threaten the top 1000 combinations in the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1215 out of 3723 places it in the 67th percentile of all tested configurations. This means roughly one in three tested combos outperform it, but the majority fall behind. For a game like Pc Building Simulator, which simulates hardware assembly and benchmarking rather than demanding real-time rendering, this rank is respectable. The data suggests the pairing is well-matched for the title’s requirements, with neither component dragging the other down to a lower tier. The i5-12400’s 72nd percentile among all CPUs and the RX 7800 XT’s 51st percentile among all GPUs indicate a slight CPU-leaning balance, but the combination still lands in a favorable overall position. Compared to the nearest rival combos, this setup does not have direct per-combo deltas, but the individual component rival data shows the CPU is within 1% of the AMD EPYC 7643 and the GPU is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 in average benchmark scores, underscoring that the pairing is competitive within its segment.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for a simulation game that may load many textures and assets simultaneously. The GPU’s clocks are notable: a base of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2124 MHz, and a boost clock of 2430 MHz. These numbers indicate a card that can sustain high throughput under load, which is critical for maintaining frame rates in Pc Building Simulator’s menu-heavy and 3D preview environments. The GPU’s 60 ray accelerators and 96 ROPs further support its ability to handle the game’s visual effects, though Pc Building Simulator is not a ray-tracing showcase. Benchmark results show the GPU scores 24176 in Passmark G3D, which is a strong showing for rasterization tasks. The deltaPct values against its nearest rivals are tight: it sits 0.5% below the GTX 1660 and 1.8% below the RX 6500 XT, while leading the Radeon Pro 5500M by 0.9% and the Tesla K20c by 1.3%. In practice, this means the RX 7800 XT is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no anomalies in the data that would suggest driver or thermal throttling in this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers 332 FPS on Low, 235 FPS on Medium, 166 FPS on High, and 158 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, those numbers drop to 210 FPS on Low, 148 FPS on Medium, 105 FPS on High, and 100 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the averages fall further to 110 FPS on Low, 78 FPS on Medium, 55 FPS on High, and 52 FPS on Ultra. The pattern shows that from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS scales down by roughly a factor of three at each preset level, which is a typical GPU-bound scaling curve. The largest relative drop occurs between Low settings at 1080p (332 FPS) and Low at 4K (110 FPS), a 67% reduction, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases. Conversely, the gap between High and Ultra at any given resolution is small—only 8 FPS at 1080p and 3 FPS at 4K—which suggests that Ultra settings add minimal visual overhead in this game. The data implies that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently, but at 4K, the RX 7800 XT’s raw throughput becomes the primary constraint, with the i5-12400 having headroom to spare.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain high frame rates?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers 166 FPS on High and 158 FPS on Ultra, both well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, High settings yield 105 FPS and Ultra yields 100 FPS, still smooth. For 4K, High settings drop to 55 FPS, which is below ideal for fast-paced play, so 1440p is the sweet spot for consistent performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The i5-12400’s average benchmark score is 18683, which is within 0.1% of the AMD EPYC 7643 (18697) and 0.3% of the Intel Core i7-1355U (18730). It leads the Intel Core i3-14100F by 0.9%, showing a tight cluster of mid-range performance.

Q: Does the RX 7800 XT perform better than its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 7800 XT has an average benchmark score of 11627, which is 0.5% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (11680) but 0.9% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M (11528). It also leads the NVIDIA Tesla K20c by 1.3% and trails the RX 6500 XT by 1.8%.

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows a minimum of 126 FPS and a maximum of 171 FPS at 1440p Medium, with an average of 148 FPS. This indicates a variance of 45 FPS, which is acceptable for a simulation game where frame pacing is less critical than in competitive shooters.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 52, which is playable but not ideal for users who prefer a locked 60 FPS. The data suggests that High settings at 4K (55 FPS) are marginally better, and dropping to Medium (78 FPS) provides a more comfortable margin.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its single-thread score?

A: The i5-12400 scores 15989 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2257 in single-core, showing strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 18747 versus single-thread of 3456 indicates a 5.4x improvement, which is typical for this class of processor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 158 FPS, which is only 8 FPS lower than High (166 FPS), making Ultra the best choice for users with 1080p monitors—there is no meaningful performance penalty for maxing out the game. At 1440p, the Ultra preset runs at 100 FPS, which is still excellent, and the data shows High at 105 FPS, so Ultra is again recommended for the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. For 4K, the situation changes: Ultra drops to 52 FPS and High to 55 FPS, both below the 60 FPS target, while Medium runs at 78 FPS and Low at 110 FPS. The recommended setting for 4K is Medium, as it provides a 23 FPS improvement over High while likely retaining most visual fidelity, and the 66 FPS minimum at Medium ensures fewer drops. For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals at 4K, Low at 110 FPS is an option, but Medium strikes the best balance between the 78 FPS average and the 66 FPS minimum. The data indicates that the game is not particularly demanding on the GPU at lower presets, so users can favor higher resolutions with modest settings rather than lowering resolution to boost FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3, which provides ample data for the simulation’s logic and physics calculations. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance at 910 in 3DMark single-thread and 2257 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is critical for game logic that runs on one thread. Multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15989 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 8564, indicating the processor can handle background tasks while gaming. The CPU’s 72nd percentile among all CPUs places it above the majority of processors, and its nearest rivals—the EPYC 7643, i7-1355U, and Ryzen AI 5 330—are all within 0.7% in average benchmark scores, confirming the i5-12400 is a solid mid-range choice. In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is less about raw FPS and more about maintaining stable frame pacing and handling the game’s system management tasks. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 332 FPS, which is far beyond the GPU’s limits, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck in this scenario. Even at 4K Ultra, the 52 FPS average is more likely GPU-limited, given the RX 7800 XT’s 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU’s 65W TDP and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) make it a flexible partner for the GPU, and its PCIe Gen 5 interface ensures no bandwidth constraints for the PCIe 4.0 x16 GPU. Overall, the i5-12400 provides sufficient headroom for this game, ensuring that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, which is the expected and desirable behavior for a gaming combo.