Pc Building Simulator

Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 make for an interesting pairing in Pc Building Simulator, a Simulation title that is far more demanding than its simple premise suggests. The measured frame rates show a combination that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease, but it runs out of steam at 4K. The data indicates that this is a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a solid foundation that rarely holds the graphics card back. This analysis examines the measured performance across resolutions, settings presets, and how this specific combo stacks up against other tested configurations in the database.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers an average of 192 FPS, which drops to 136 FPS at Medium, 96 FPS at High, and 91 FPS at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the averages fall to 121 FPS at Low, 86 FPS at Medium, 61 FPS at High, and 58 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, the numbers drop significantly further: 63 FPS at Low, 45 FPS at Medium, 32 FPS at High, and 30 FPS at Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 37% reduction in frame rate at Low settings (from 192 to 121 FPS), and a similar proportional drop at other presets. This is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where the rendering load increases with pixel count. The jump from 1440p to 4K is even more punishing: at Low settings, the average falls from 121 to 63 FPS, a 48% reduction. At High settings, the drop is from 61 to 32 FPS, which is a 47% decrease. These dramatic declines indicate that the Arc B570’s rendering capabilities are the limiting factor at 4K, and the CPU is not the constraint in this resolution range.

The 1080p results are particularly telling. At Low settings, 192 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well enough to hit very high frame rates. However, the scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows only a 53% reduction (192 to 91 FPS), which indicates that the GPU is still the dominant factor even at this lower resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would cluster more tightly across settings. Instead, the wide spread from 91 to 192 FPS at 1080p demonstrates that the Arc B570’s performance scales with graphical load, while the i5-12400 provides enough headroom to avoid capping the frame rate.

At 4K, the situation becomes more extreme. The difference between Low (63 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS) is a 52% reduction, and even the Medium preset only manages 45 FPS with a minimum of 38 FPS. These numbers confirm that the GPU is severely challenged at 4K. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s assets at 1080p and 1440p, but the pixel fill rate and shading throughput of the B570 are simply not enough for smooth 4K gameplay. The data suggests that 4K is only playable at Low settings, where 63 FPS is achievable, but any preset above that falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most users would consider acceptable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2402 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower third of all configurations in the database, which may surprise some given the solid 1080p and 1440p results. The rank reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and settings, and the poor 4K showing drags the combo down significantly. Combos that can maintain higher frame rates at 4K will naturally rank above this one, even if they perform similarly at lower resolutions.

Looking at the CPU’s individual standing, the i5-12400 ranks in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% behind), Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (0.7% behind), and Intel Core i3-14100F (0.9% ahead). These extremely small deltas indicate that the i5-12400’s processing power is very much in line with these other chips, and the differences are within the margin of error for synthetic benchmarks. For Pc Building Simulator, this means the CPU is unlikely to be the deciding factor in frame rates.

The GPU, on the other hand, ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% behind), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% behind). The Arc B570 is essentially tied with these cards in terms of overall benchmark performance, but the measured FPS in Pc Building Simulator shows that the game’s specific workload can amplify or diminish these differences. The combo rank of 2402 out of 3002 suggests that, relative to other CPU-GPU pairings, this one is below average for this particular game.

The percentile data for both components is higher than the combo rank would suggest. This discrepancy arises because the combo rank is specific to Pc Building Simulator, while the CPU and GPU percentiles are based on broader synthetic benchmarks. The game’s simulation nature may place different demands on the hardware than those benchmarks, and the 4K performance penalty is likely a major contributor to the low combo rank. Users targeting 1080p or 1440p will find this combo much more competitive than the raw rank implies.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G21 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The core clock runs at a steady 2500 MHz for both base and boost, which is a modest clock speed but consistent across all loads. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory speed is rated at 2375 MHz, or 19 Gbps effective.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s memory capacity appears sufficient for all tested settings and resolutions. The 10 GB VRAM is not exceeded at any point, as evidenced by the fact that even 4K Ultra produces playable frame rates (albeit low ones) without stuttering or texture pop-in that would indicate memory swapping. The 160-bit bus width and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game’s data transfer needs, and there is no indication that memory bandwidth limits performance at 1080p or 1440p.

The GPU’s compute capabilities, rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32, are the primary driver of the frame rates seen in the measured data. At 1080p, the B570 delivers 96 FPS on High and 91 FPS on Ultra, which shows that its shading units can handle the game’s rendering at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases, the pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s becomes a limiting factor. The 4K results, where High and Ultra both fall to 32 and 30 FPS respectively, demonstrate that the GPU cannot sustain the fill rate needed for 8.3 million pixels per frame.

The texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s is another specification that correlates with the observed performance. Pc Building Simulator relies heavily on texture sampling for its realistic PC component models and workshop environments. At 1440p High, the combo manages 61 FPS, which suggests the texture units are working near their limit. The 18 ray tracing cores are present, but the game likely does not use ray tracing in its default settings, so their impact on these results is minimal. Overall, the B570’s role is clearly the dominant factor in the measured FPS, with the GPU’s raw throughput dictating the performance ceiling at every resolution.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The data shows that 1080p and 1440p offer the best balance of performance and visual quality. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 61 FPS, while 1080p High reaches 96 FPS. 4K is playable only at Low settings (63 FPS), with any higher preset dropping below 45 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in terms of benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which puts it 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, 0.1% ahead of the Intel Arc A750, 0.4% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, and 0.5% behind the AMD Radeon R9 M390X. These differences are negligible.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution. The i5-12400’s single-thread score of 910 in 3DMark and multi-thread score of 5890 at max threads provide ample processing power. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows GPU load patterns, not CPU limitations.

Q: What preset should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: For 1440p, the Medium preset provides 86 FPS average with a minimum of 73 FPS, which is the smoothest experience above Low. High offers 61 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58 FPS. Medium is the recommended choice for a balance of frame rate and visual fidelity.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K at all?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 63. At Medium, the average drops to 45 FPS, and at High or Ultra, it falls to 32 FPS or 30 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, users should stick to Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

Q: How many frames per second can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers an average of 91 FPS. This is slightly lower than the 96 FPS at High, but still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS at Medium is 115, suggesting the Ultra preset likely maintains a similar floor.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is to manage the game’s simulation logic, which includes tracking PC component compatibility, calculating power draw, and simulating system boot sequences. These tasks are largely single-threaded or lightly threaded, which plays to the i5-12400’s strengths. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 910 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2257 indicate strong per-core performance. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that the simulation runs smoothly without creating a bottleneck.

The multi-threaded performance of the i5-12400 is also adequate, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989 and Geekbench multicore score of 8564. While Pc Building Simulator may not use all 12 threads heavily, the CPU’s ability to handle background tasks and maintain high boost clocks during gameplay contributes to consistent frame times. The 18 MB of L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is important for the game’s frequent data lookups when browsing component catalogs or checking compatibility.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in the database include the AMD EPYC 7643 (0.1% behind in average score), Intel Core i7-1355U (0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (0.7% behind), and Intel Core i3-14100F (0.9% ahead). These tiny deltas mean that swapping the i5-12400 for any of these CPUs would have virtually no impact on Pc Building Simulator’s frame rates. The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this combo, and the GPU is responsible for the performance differences observed across resolutions and settings.

The 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that the i5-12400 is a capable processor, but not a top-tier one. Its performance is sufficient for this game, as evidenced by the 192 FPS at 1080p Low, which is far beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. Even at 4K Low, where the GPU is heavily loaded, the CPU manages to feed it enough data to achieve 63 FPS. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are well-suited for this title, and users would need a significantly faster CPU to see any improvement in this specific game, which is unlikely given the GPU’s dominance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 91 FPS, which is only 5 FPS lower than High (96 FPS). The Ultra preset is clearly the best choice for users with 1080p monitors, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above 60. The Medium preset offers 136 FPS, which is overkill for most displays, and the Low preset’s 192 FPS is only useful for high-refresh-rate monitors (240 Hz or above). For 1080p, Ultra is the recommended preset.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides 86 FPS average with a minimum of 73 FPS, which is the smoothest experience while still offering decent visual quality. The High preset drops to 61 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p drops to 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target and may result in occasional stutters. The Low preset at 1440p offers 121 FPS, but the visual fidelity is noticeably reduced. For 1440p, Medium is the best balance of performance and quality.

At 4K, the options are limited. Low settings yield 63 FPS, which is the only preset that achieves a playable frame rate above 60. Medium drops to 45 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 32 and 30 FPS respectively, which are not smooth enough for most users. For 4K, the Low preset is the only viable choice, and even then, the experience may be suboptimal during complex scenes. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The data indicates that the Arc B570’s performance scales predictably with settings, and the recommended presets align with maintaining a minimum of 60 FPS. For 1080p, Ultra is the clear winner. For 1440p, Medium offers the best compromise. For 4K, Low is the only playable option. These recommendations are based solely on the measured average FPS and, where available, minimum FPS values from the database.