Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system components in a unique way, and the data for this Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. The benchmark results are measured, not estimated, and show a system that is capable of very high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while remaining playable at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and directly points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 217 FPS at 1920x1080 to 135.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 81.2 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average drops further to 73.6 FPS, which is roughly one-third of the 1080p figure. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload increases with pixel count.

The scaling curve is not linear, which is typical for modern graphics cards. The jump from 1080p to 1440p costs about 37% of the performance, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 46%. This suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has enough headroom at 1080p to be limited by other factors, but at 4K, its memory bandwidth and compute throughput become the bottleneck. At Low settings, the pattern is even more pronounced, with 348.1 FPS at 1080p dropping to 275.2 FPS at 1440p and then to 143.2 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Low result is still above 140 FPS indicates that even at the highest resolution, the GPU is not completely overwhelmed when the visual load is reduced.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Core i5-12400 and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a rank of 222 out of 1769 combos for this game. This places it in the top 12.5% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The percentile data for the individual components supports this: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile compared to all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 86th percentile. This suggests the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing, and the overall ranking reflects that the system is well-balanced but leans on the graphics card for heavy lifting.

The rank is not a perfect reflection of the CPU’s standalone potential. The Core i5-12400’s average benchmark score is 19850, which is nearly identical to its closest rivals. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-9700 and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-11600K, while being 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-8700 and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX. These deltas are within noise, indicating that the CPU is not a differentiator in this game. The combo’s rank is therefore mostly determined by the GPU’s ability to push frames, and the data shows it does so effectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and uses the AD103 chip. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, which provides a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is a key factor in the 4K performance, as the higher resolution demands more data throughput. The GPU has 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s.

In this game, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling between settings. At 4K, the average frame rate goes from 66.4 FPS on Ultra to 73.6 FPS on High, a modest 7.2 FPS gain. Dropping to Medium yields 98.7 FPS, and Low produces 143.2 FPS. This shows that the GPU is heavily utilized, and reducing graphical fidelity has a direct and proportional impact on performance. The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability, with a Passmark G3D score of 31811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, which is 0.7% faster, while the RTX A2000 is 1.6% slower. The data indicates that this GPU is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional frame rates: 217 FPS on High, 207.6 FPS on Ultra, 309.5 FPS on Medium, and 348.1 FPS on Low. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the system is rarely constrained, and even the most demanding preset (Ultra) stays well above 200 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 9.4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset adds visual features without a significant performance penalty at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show more separation between presets. High produces 135.8 FPS, Ultra drops to 127.4 FPS, Medium hits 196.3 FPS, and Low reaches 275.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra widens to 8.4 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is 60.5 FPS, showing that the Medium preset is a significant step down in visual quality for a large performance gain. At 3840x2160, the system is still playable but the demands increase. High averages 73.6 FPS, Ultra averages 66.4 FPS, Medium averages 98.7 FPS, and Low averages 143.2 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 70 FPS, which for a simulation game is still acceptable, but the High preset offers a better balance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Its benchmark scores are solid: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15935 and a single-core score of 2249, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 18747. These numbers place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable for a mainstream chip.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is less pronounced than the GPU’s. The data shows that at 1080p, where the GPU has more headroom, the frame rates are very high, but they do not scale linearly with CPU performance. The difference between 1080p Low (348.1 FPS) and 1080p High (217 FPS) is 131.1 FPS, which is entirely due to GPU load. The CPU is likely not the bottleneck at any resolution, as even the 4K Low result of 143.2 FPS is well within the CPU’s capability to feed the GPU. The processor’s single-thread performance is strong, and its multi-thread performance is adequate for simulation tasks. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-9700, is only 0.1% different in average score, confirming that this CPU is a stable, predictable platform for this game.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the choice of settings depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it delivers 207.6 FPS, which is only 9.4 FPS less than High but offers the maximum visual fidelity. There is no reason to compromise when the system can easily exceed 200 FPS on the highest settings. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the sweet spot, delivering 135.8 FPS. While Ultra is only 8.4 FPS slower at 127.4 FPS, both are above 120 FPS, so the choice is a matter of visual preference. However, for those who want a higher refresh rate, Medium at 196.3 FPS is a viable option, though it will noticeably reduce visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended balance, producing 73.6 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 66.4 FPS is still playable, but the 7.2 FPS gain from dropping to High is not worth the visual loss for most users. The Medium preset at 98.7 FPS offers a significant performance boost if a higher frame rate is desired, but it comes with a more noticeable reduction in graphical detail. The Low preset at 143.2 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it likely sacrifices too much visual quality for a frame rate that is not necessary in a simulation game. The data consistently shows that High settings offer the best compromise between visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with the exception of 1080p where Ultra is a free upgrade.