Pc Building Simulator

Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 form a balanced pairing for Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title that is more dependent on frame pacing than raw rendering throughput. The processor’s 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provide a solid foundation for the game’s logic and physics calculations. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 5,890 in 3dMark max threads and 15,935 in Cinebench R23 multicore, with a passmark single-thread score of 3,456. These numbers suggest that the i5-12400 has ample headroom for the simulation’s single-threaded tasks, which are often the bottleneck in such games. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close at hand, reducing latency. While the CPU’s 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are relevant for system building, the benchmark results indicate that this processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400’s configuration is well-suited for Pc Building Simulator’s workload. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it can handle the game’s background simulation tasks, such as component temperature modeling and power draw calculations, without breaking a sweat. The processor’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded operations, which are typical for UI interactions and shop management, run smoothly. In the measured FPS data, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 202.6 FPS, a figure that is likely constrained by the CPU’s ability to feed frames to the GPU. The i5-12400’s 3dmark 2-thread score of 1,692 and 4-thread score of 3,012 indicate strong per-core performance, which aligns with the high frame rates observed in less demanding settings. Compared to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700, the i5-12400 trails by just 0.2% in average benchmark score, showing that it is competitive with older higher-tier parts. The processor’s 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms that it sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier, providing enough compute power to avoid being a bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the i5-12400 and RTX 2060 ranks 1,473 out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower 17% of all configurations, which is surprising given the individual component strengths. The GPU’s percentile of 58 and the CPU’s percentile of 77 suggest that while each part is above average, their pairing does not synergize optimally for this specific title. The data shows that the combo’s rank is dragged down by the GPU’s performance at higher settings, where the RTX 2060’s 6 GB of VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting. For context, the RTX 2060’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, scores 1.7% higher in average benchmark, but the real difference lies in how the hardware handles the game’s rendering demands. The combo’s rank indicates that many other pairings achieve higher frame rates, likely due to more capable graphics cards or better CPU-GPU balance. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo is still playable at most settings, with 1080p High yielding 99.7 FPS and 1440p High yielding 63.6 FPS. The rank is a relative measure, and the absolute performance is adequate for a simulation game where frame rates above 60 are often considered sufficient.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that highlights the GPU as the primary bottleneck. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 99.7 FPS, which drops to 63.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 36.1 FPS at 4K. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 2060 is struggling to maintain performance as pixel count increases. The same trend is visible across all settings: at Medium, 1080p yields 145.3 FPS, 1440p yields 89.1 FPS, and 4K yields 49.3 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced, with 202.6 FPS at 1080p falling to 129.8 FPS at 1440p and 65.3 FPS at 4K. The scaling factor from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 1.5x for most settings, which aligns with the 1.78x pixel count increase, suggesting that the GPU is fully utilized. However, the drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper, with High settings falling from 63.6 FPS to 36.1 FPS, a 43% decrease. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 2060’s memory bandwidth and shading resources are exhausted, and the CPU’s performance is no longer relevant. The data strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at resolutions above 1080p, while the CPU can keep up with the game’s logic at all tested resolutions.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 97.6 FPS, which is only 2% lower than the High preset’s 99.7 FPS. Given that the difference is negligible, the Ultra preset is recommended for 1080p users who want the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. At 1440p, the High preset provides 63.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset drops to 60.7 FPS, still acceptable but with less headroom. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 89.1 FPS, offering a smoother experience with only a moderate visual downgrade. For 4K, the situation is more challenging. The High preset achieves 36.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and the Low preset only reaches 65.3 FPS. The Medium preset at 49.3 FPS is the best compromise for 4K, providing a playable experience without the extreme visual degradation of Low settings. The data indicates that the Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, while High or Medium are better choices for higher resolutions. The Low preset at 4K, while achieving 65.3 FPS, sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a simulation game where detail matters.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in Pc Building Simulator?

A: No, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 202.6 FPS, and the CPU’s 3dmark max thread score of 5,890 indicates ample headroom. The GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as seen in the 64% frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The measured data shows that 1440p High yields 63.6 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. At 1080p, all settings except Ultra exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra at 97.6 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (65.3 FPS) achieve 60 FPS, while Medium (49.3 FPS) and High (36.1 FPS) fall short.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16,074. It is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15,996) and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15,786). However, it trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 1.7% (both scoring 16,351).

Q: Does the Ultra preset provide a significant visual benefit over High at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 97.6 FPS, which is only 2.1% lower than High’s 99.7 FPS. This small difference suggests that Ultra is a viable choice for 1080p, offering better visuals with negligible performance cost.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking and how does it affect performance?

A: The i5-12400 ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is better than 77% of tested processors. This high percentile aligns with its strong single-thread score of 3,456 in passmark, which is crucial for simulation games that rely on single-core performance.

Q: Can the combo handle 4K gaming at acceptable frame rates?

A: The data shows that 4K gaming is only playable at Low settings, where the combo achieves 65.3 FPS. At Medium (49.3 FPS) and High (36.1 FPS), frame rates drop below 60 FPS, making these settings less suitable for smooth gameplay.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary determinant of performance in Pc Building Simulator, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data shows that at 4K, the VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor. The GPU’s base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1680 MHz, combined with 1,920 shading units, deliver a measured FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 2060 scores 14,111 in passmark g3d and 5,488 in passmark gpu compute, placing it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 0.5% lower in average benchmark, showing that the RTX 2060 is competitive in its class. However, the measured FPS data reveals that the GPU struggles with the game’s rendering demands at 4K, where even Medium settings only achieve 49.3 FPS. The RTX 2060’s 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are not heavily utilized in this simulation game, as the title does not rely on ray tracing or DLSS. The GPU’s 160 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for its performance class, but the benchmark results show that it is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers frame rates above 60 FPS at High settings.