Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: Intel Core i5-12400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

This configuration pairs a 6-core, 12-thread Intel Core i5-12400 (Alder Lake-S, 10 nm process) with an 8 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Ampere, 8 nm process, 17,400 million transistors). Measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a system that scales predictably from extreme CPU-bound territory at 1080p to a more balanced GPU-bound profile at 4K. The data set comprises 12 measured average FPS points, all collected at High, Medium, Low, and Ultra settings for each resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent, indicating a classic shift from CPU to GPU limitation as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 320.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 199.4 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 106.2 FPS at 3840x2160 — a reduction of roughly 37.8% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46.7% from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline at Low settings suggests the RTX 3070 Ti is the primary bottleneck once the CPU has headroom, which is expected given the i5-12400's strong single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 910, passmark_single_thread score of 3456).

At High settings, the pattern shifts. The average FPS goes from 156.7 at 1080p to 99.9 at 1440p (a 36.2% drop), and then to 53.1 at 4K (a 46.8% drop from 1440p). The 4K High result of 53.1 FPS is just above the 48 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay in many titles, but the drop from 1440p is substantial. Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 152.8 FPS at 1080p, 97.3 at 1440p, and 47.6 at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is below 50 FPS, indicating that this resolution and preset combination pushes the GPU to its limits.

The scaling between Low and Ultra at each resolution is also revealing. At 1080p, the spread from 320.4 FPS (Low) to 152.8 FPS (Ultra) is a 52.3% reduction, showing that while the CPU can feed high frame rates, the GPU still has a significant impact even at this resolution. At 4K, the spread narrows to 106.2 FPS (Low) versus 47.6 FPS (Ultra) — a 55.2% reduction — confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions. The data strongly indicates that this combo is CPU-limited at 1080p Low (320 FPS is far beyond what most displays can show) but becomes GPU-limited at 4K Ultra (47.6 FPS).

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's role in this game is defined by its memory subsystem and clock behavior. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1188 MHz with 19 Gbps effective transfer rate. The core clocks are 1575 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s, which are directly relevant to a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator where UI rendering and 3D component models are common.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its standing. The passmark_g3d score is 23356, and the passmark_gpu_compute score is 11601. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3478. The GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 74, placing it above the median but not at the top tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (avgScore 31112, deltaPct -0.8%), the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (avgScore 31142, deltaPct -0.9%), and the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (avgScore 30755, deltaPct 0.3%). These deltaPct values show that the RTX 3070 Ti's average benchmark score of 30849 is within 1% of its closest competitors, meaning the GPU's raw compute performance is tightly clustered with these cards despite architectural differences.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's texture loads at 4K Ultra, as evidenced by the playable (if not high) 47.6 FPS. The FP32 throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS and the 48 RT cores (though ray tracing is not a factor in this simulation title) contribute to the card's overall capability. The 290 W TDP and 600 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry part, but the measured FPS data shows the GPU is doing the heavy lifting at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 + RTX 3070 Ti combination ranks 702 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 60.3rd percentile of all tested configurations (calculated from rank 702 out of 1769). The rank reflects that this combo is above average but not elite — a result consistent with the CPU and GPU's individual percentiles (77th for the CPU, 74th for the GPU) but slightly lower than either, suggesting that the game's engine may not fully utilize the combination's potential.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this rank. The Intel Core i7-9700 has an avgScore of 19831 (deltaPct 0.1%), meaning it scores 0.1% higher than the i5-12400's average benchmark score of 19850. The Intel Core i7-8700 scores 19894 (deltaPct -0.2%), slightly higher. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 19928 (deltaPct -0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-11600K scores 19771 (deltaPct 0.4%). These deltas are all sub-1%, indicating the i5-12400 is effectively tied with these processors in general compute benchmarks, despite the Threadripper being a workstation-class part with far more cores.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar tight clustering. The AMD Radeon RX 590 GME scores 30755 (deltaPct 0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 31112 (deltaPct -0.8%), and the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 scores 31142 (deltaPct -0.9%). The NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q scores 31220 (deltaPct -1.2%). This means the RTX 3070 Ti is within 1.2% of all these cards in average benchmark score, despite being a gaming-oriented part. The combo's rank of 702 out of 1769 suggests that in this particular simulation game, the CPU-GPU pairing performs slightly below what the individual component percentiles might predict, likely due to the game's specific rendering and simulation demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 320.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 47.6, which is below the 50 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth. The 4K High setting yields 53.1 FPS, which is more playable.

Q: How does the i5-12400 compare to the Intel Core i7-9700 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850, while the i7-9700 has an avgScore of 19831. This represents a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the i5-12400 is effectively 0.1% faster.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 Ti's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: Yes, the measured data shows playable frame rates at 4K Ultra (47.6 FPS) and 4K High (53.1 FPS), indicating the 8 GB GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus (608.3 GB/s bandwidth) is adequate for this title's demands.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 199.4 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 97.3 FPS — a difference of 102.1 FPS, or a 51.2% reduction from Low to Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: It ranks 702 out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations tested for Pc Building Simulator.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium settings (224 FPS) offer a strong balance between visual quality and performance headroom. The Ultra preset at 1080p (152.8 FPS) is also excellent, and given the high frame rates, users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays can comfortably use Ultra settings without dropping below their refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (99.9 FPS) is the recommended choice for most users, as it maintains a near-100 FPS average, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset (97.3 FPS) is nearly identical in performance, so users can choose Ultra if they prefer maximum visual fidelity at a 97 FPS average. The Medium preset (140.3 FPS) is viable for competitive play, but the visual trade-off is significant given how close High and Ultra are in FPS.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that High settings (53.1 FPS) provide the best experience, as they exceed the 50 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset (47.6 FPS) dips below 50 FPS, which may be noticeable in a simulation game with UI-heavy interactions. The Medium preset (71.6 FPS) is a strong alternative for users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual quality. The Low preset at 4K (106.2 FPS) is playable but sacrifices too much visual detail for a game that is primarily about system building and component visualization.

In summary, the optimal preset by resolution is: 1080p Ultra (152.8 FPS), 1440p Ultra or High (97.3 or 99.9 FPS), and 4K High (53.1 FPS). These choices align with the measured data, which shows diminishing returns from High to Ultra at 1440p but a meaningful drop from High to Ultra at 4K.