Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 produces a mid-pack result in Pc Building Simulator, securing the 1814th position out of 3002 tested combos. This places the configuration in the 60th percentile of all tested systems, indicating it is capable of running the simulation smoothly at most settings, though it trails the top performers significantly. The benchmark data shows this combo is a balanced pairing that leans on the CPU for simulation logic, while the GPU handles the visual load adequately. The rank of 1814 out of 3002 means that roughly 1188 other combinations deliver higher average frame rates, but the measured results show that this system remains fully playable across the board, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra preset dipping below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s overall standing at 1814 out of 3002 tested combinations reflects a system that is neither a low-end outlier nor a high-end champion. The percentile placement of 60.4% (inferred from the rank) suggests that this pairing outperforms the majority of tested rigs, but it does not break into the top tier. When examining the individual components, the CPU and GPU both sit in similar percentile ranges, with the processor at the 72nd percentile and the graphics card at the 66th percentile. This alignment indicates that neither component is dramatically bottlenecking the other, resulting in predictable scaling across resolutions and settings.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i5-12400’s average benchmark score of 18683 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 18697, a difference of just -0.1%. The Intel Core i7-1355U comes in at 18730, placing the i5-12400 0.3% behind, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, a 0.7% gap. The Intel Core i3-14100F trails slightly at 18519, making the i5-12400 0.9% faster. These tight margins show that the processor is competitively positioned within its class, though it does not dominate its direct competitors.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5050’s average score of 21035 is closely matched by several rivals. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL leads narrowly at 21153, a 0.6% advantage, while the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237, putting the RTX 5050 1% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT falls behind at 20713, giving the RTX 5050 a 1.6% edge, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile outperforms it slightly at 21379, a 1.6% deficit. These figures suggest that the RTX 5050 is a solid mid-range option, trading blows with older and newer hardware alike.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, this rank translates to a system that can handle the game’s demands without major compromises. The 39 FPS average at 4K High is the weakest result, but even this is playable for a simulation title where frame rate fluctuations are less critical than in fast-paced shooters. The data indicates that the combo ranks higher than its raw component percentiles might suggest, likely because the game is not extremely GPU-intensive, allowing the balanced pairing to shine.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which preset delivers the best experience for this combo. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 237 FPS on Low, 168 FPS on Medium, 118 FPS on High, and 113 FPS on Ultra. All four presets exceed the 100 FPS mark, making 1080p an effortless resolution for this hardware. The jump from Medium to High costs 50 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is essentially free at this resolution. For the smoothest experience on a 144Hz monitor, the Medium preset’s 168 FPS provides headroom, but the Ultra preset’s 113 FPS remains perfectly fluid.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results show a similar pattern but with lower headroom. Low delivers 149 FPS, Medium drops to 106 FPS, High falls to 75 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 71 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is substantial at 31 FPS, while High to Ultra is only 4 FPS. For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset at 106 FPS is the sweet spot, offering smooth gameplay with good visual fidelity. The High preset at 75 FPS is still playable, but the 31 FPS penalty over Medium makes it a less attractive choice unless visual quality is paramount.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low produces 78 FPS, Medium drops to 55 FPS, High falls to 39 FPS, and Ultra reaches just 37 FPS. The Medium preset at 55 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, and even then, it falls short of the 60 FPS target. Low at 78 FPS is the best-performing 4K preset, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. Given that Pc Building Simulator is not a competitive title, the 55 FPS Medium preset is the recommended choice for 4K, as it balances visual quality with acceptable performance.

The data suggests that the optimal experience is at 1440p Medium, where the 106 FPS average provides smooth gameplay without the need for compromise. At 1080p, the Ultra preset’s 113 FPS is the best visual option with no meaningful performance cost, making it the clear recommendation for that resolution. For 4K, users should stick to Medium or Low, as the High and Ultra presets dip below 40 FPS, which is likely to feel sluggish in a simulation where interface responsiveness matters.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The measured data shows that 2560x1440 at Medium settings provides 106 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 113 FPS, making it the top choice for that resolution. For 4K, the Medium preset at 55 FPS is the only playable option, though Low at 78 FPS offers better smoothness.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 37 FPS. This is the lowest measured result across all configurations. The High preset at 4K is only marginally better at 39 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: The CPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 72nd percentile, with a multi-threaded score of 15989 in Cinebench R23. Given that the game’s FPS scales predictably with resolution, the CPU appears sufficient for the RTX 5050, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5050’s average score of 21035 is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153), 1% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237), and 1.6% behind the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379). It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS values for the Medium preset only. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 142 FPS, at 2560x1440 it is 90 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it is 47 FPS. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: Does the combo support ray tracing in this game?

A: The RTX 5050 features 20 RT cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, but the measured FPS data does not include any ray tracing results. The game’s presets are labeled Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, with no indication of ray tracing enabled in the tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates, starting with 237 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset drops to 168 FPS, with a minimum of 142 FPS and a maximum of 193 FPS, indicating some variability but generally smooth performance. High settings produce 118 FPS, while Ultra achieves 113 FPS, showing that the visual quality increase from High to Ultra costs only 5 FPS at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings yield 149 FPS, which remains well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold. Medium settings average 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS, providing a stable experience. High settings drop to 75 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 71 FPS. The 31 FPS drop from Medium to High is the largest single-step penalty at this resolution, making Medium the most efficient choice.

At 3840x2160, the system’s limitations become apparent. Low settings achieve 78 FPS, which is playable but requires significant graphical compromises. Medium settings average 55 FPS, with a minimum of 47 FPS and a maximum of 64 FPS, placing it below the 60 FPS target but still functional. High settings fall to 39 FPS, and Ultra settings reach just 37 FPS, both of which are likely to feel unresponsive in a simulation game. The 4K results show that this combo is not suited for high-fidelity 4K gaming, as the GPU struggles to maintain playable frame rates beyond Medium settings.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the system excels at 1080p, performs admirably at 1440p, and struggles at 4K. The FPS deltas between settings are largest at 1080p, where the GPU is not the primary constraint, and smallest at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The minimum FPS values, when available, show that the system maintains reasonable frame pacing at Medium settings, with the 1080p minimum of 142 FPS being particularly strong.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary graphics processor in this combo, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 2317 MHz, boosting to 2572 MHz, with memory running at 2500 MHz or 20 Gbps effective. These specifications place the RTX 5050 at the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly important as resolution rises. At 1080p, the system’s FPS is high enough that the GPU is not the limiting factor, with even Ultra settings reaching 113 FPS. However, at 1440p, the GPU begins to show its limits, as the FPS drops from 149 on Low to 71 on Ultra. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with High and Ultra settings both falling below 40 FPS.

The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is adequate for this game, as the measured results do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or performance degradation. The 128-bit memory bus and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s textures, which are not particularly demanding. The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 80 texture mapping units handle the game’s rendering tasks efficiently, as evidenced by the strong 1080p performance.

The RTX 5050’s benchmark results show it competes closely with older and newer GPUs. Its Passmark G3D score of 17326 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, which it outperforms by 1.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, which slightly beats it by 0.6%. These comparisons show that the RTX 5050 is a capable mid-range GPU, though not a high-end performer.

The GPU’s 130 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector suggest it is a power-efficient card, but the measured FPS data does not include power consumption figures. The GPU’s dual-slot design and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface are appropriate for its performance class, and the 300 W suggested PSU indicates modest system requirements.

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. The CPU has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, running on a dual-channel memory bus. Its 65 W TDP and LGA 1700 socket make it a mainstream desktop processor, with a launch MSRP of $199.

The CPU’s benchmark scores place it at the 72nd percentile of all processors, with an average score of 18683. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15989 in multi-core and 2257 in single-core tests, showing strong multi-threaded performance for a 6-core chip. The Geekbench scores of 8564 multi-core and 1848 single-core further confirm its capabilities. The Passmark scores, including 18747 for multi-thread and 3456 for single-thread, indicate balanced performance.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is critical, as simulation games often rely heavily on processor performance. The measured FPS data shows that the CPU can handle the game’s logic without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves 237 FPS on Low settings, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors, suggesting that the CPU is not limiting performance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals highlight its competitive position. The AMD EPYC 7643 scores 18697, just 0.1% higher, while the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 leads the group at 18811, 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i3-14100F trails at 18519, 0.9% lower. These tight margins show that the i5-12400 is a well-rounded processor that holds its own against both server and mobile parts.

The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game, as the measured results show no signs of CPU-related stuttering. The game likely uses a limited number of threads, making the i5-12400’s single-core performance of 2257 in Cinebench R23 more important than its multi-core capabilities. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides adequate single-threaded speed for the game’s simulation logic.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the combo’s performance scales from 1080p to 4K, revealing the limiting component. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 237 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 149 FPS at 2560x1440 and 78 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% drop from 1440p to 4K on Low settings. The scaling is relatively linear, suggesting that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

When examining the Medium preset, the scaling shows a similar pattern. At 1080p, the system averages 168 FPS, which drops to 106 FPS at 1440p (a 37% decrease) and 55 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease from 1440p). The minimum FPS values also scale proportionally, with 142 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

The High preset shows the most significant scaling penalties. At 1080p, the system achieves 118 FPS, which drops to 75 FPS at 1440p (a 36% decrease) and 39 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease). The Ultra preset follows a similar trend, with 113 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p (a 37% decrease), and 37 FPS at 4K (a 48% decrease). These percentages are remarkably consistent across all presets, suggesting that the resolution scaling is independent of the graphics settings.

The data reveals that the GPU is the clear bottleneck at higher resolutions. The RTX 5050’s 8 GB of VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for maintaining high frame rates at 4K, where even Medium settings fall below 60 FPS. The CPU, by contrast, appears to have ample headroom, as the FPS drops are directly proportional to the pixel count increase from 1080p to 4K. This indicates that upgrading the GPU would provide the most benefit for users seeking higher 4K performance, while the CPU would not need to be replaced.