Pc Building Simulator

Intel Core i5-12400F pairs with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in Pc Building Simulator, producing a combo that ranks 1190th out of 1769 tested configurations. The measured frame rates span from a demanding 35.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 226.7 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a setup that scales predictably with resolution and quality settings. The data shows a system where the CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU to express its capabilities across most scenarios, though the highest resolutions and settings reveal the graphics card as the primary constraint.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings six physical cores and twelve threads to this simulation, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process, posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16518 and a single-core score of 2332. In the context of Pc Building Simulator, where the workload involves managing components and assembling systems, the CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 help maintain consistent performance. The processor's 3DMark scores show progressive scaling from 1699 with two threads to 5912 with max threads, reflecting efficient multi-threading that benefits the simulation's background calculations.

The CPU's benchmark standing places it in the 77th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 19221. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, scores 19210, a negligible 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS trails by 0.7% at 19364. This tight grouping suggests the i5-12400F delivers computational performance well-matched to its class. In game scenarios, the CPU's single-threaded Passmark score of 3481 and multithreaded score of 19433 indicate it can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 226.7 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU handles the simulation's logic comfortably, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock reaches 2655 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz, supporting 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS positions it as a capable mid-range part, reflected in its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20258 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which scores 20146 (0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.3% higher).

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes evident as settings and resolution increase. At 1080p Ultra, the card produces 109.1 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, this drops to 35.9 FPS, a reduction that highlights the VRAM and memory bandwidth constraints. The 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit interface are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but show strain at 4K, where the GPU's pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are taxed heavily. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 16634 and DirectX 12 score of 58 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant given the game's engine requirements. The card's 165 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU suggest it operates efficiently within typical desktop builds.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are 226.7 FPS on Low, 160.1 FPS on Medium, 114.8 FPS on High, and 109.1 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, those figures drop to 146.2 FPS, 99.7 FPS, 72.1 FPS, and 69.8 FPS respectively. At 4K, the numbers fall further to 75.3 FPS, 51.5 FPS, 40.1 FPS, and 35.9 FPS. The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K are substantial: Low settings decrease by 66.8% (from 226.7 to 75.3), Medium by 67.8% (160.1 to 51.5), High by 65.1% (114.8 to 40.1), and Ultra by 67.1% (109.1 to 35.9).

These consistent reductions of roughly two-thirds across all settings indicate that resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound. The CPU's performance remains relatively constant regardless of resolution, as the simulation's logic does not scale with pixel count. The data suggests the RX 7600's memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the demand for texture data and frame buffer operations exceeds what the 128-bit bus can efficiently deliver. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has sufficient headroom, as evidenced by the 226.7 FPS Low result at 1080p, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability.

FAQ

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

A: At 1440p High, the system averages 72.1 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K High, it drops to 40.1 FPS, so 1440p is the highest resolution that sustains smooth gameplay at High settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 16518 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, has an average score of 19210, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS scores 19364, which is 0.7% lower than the i5-12400F.

Q: Is the GPU's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The data shows 4K Ultra produces 35.9 FPS and 4K High produces 40.1 FPS, indicating the 8 GB frame buffer and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are inadequate for smooth 4K gameplay. The GPU is better suited to 1080p and 1440p.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings average 226.7 FPS, while Ultra averages 109.1 FPS, representing a 51.9% performance decrease. The gap narrows at higher resolutions, with a 52.3% drop at 1440p (146.2 to 69.8) and a 52.3% drop at 4K (75.3 to 35.9).

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to the RX 7600 XT?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258, while the RX 7600 XT scores 20146, meaning the RX 7600 is 0.6% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, which is 1.3% higher than the RX 7600.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any tested setting?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 226.7 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's delivery ceiling. The CPU's 3DMark max threads score of 5912 and Passmark single-thread score of 3481 suggest it can keep pace with the GPU at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1190th out of 1769 tested configurations, placing it in the 32.7th percentile of all tested combos. This is a middle-of-the-pack result that reflects the pairing of a mid-range CPU with a mid-range GPU. The CPU's 77th percentile standing is notably higher than the GPU's 63rd percentile, suggesting the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card. This imbalance becomes apparent at 4K, where the GPU's limitations cap performance, while at 1080p, the CPU's strength allows the GPU to reach high frame rates.

The rank indicates that while this combo is not among the top performers, it offers balanced performance in the lower-to-mid range of the database. The CPU's edge over its rivals, such as being 0.1% faster than the i7-8700K and 1.3% faster than the AMD EPYC 7773X, does not translate into top-tier gaming results because the GPU holds the system back at higher resolutions. Conversely, the GPU's performance relative to its peers, being 0.6% faster than the RX 7600 XT and 1.5% faster than the Intel Arc B570, shows it is competitive within its class. The combination's rank reflects these competing strengths and weaknesses, resulting in a system that excels at 1080p but struggles at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 226.7 FPS, Medium 160.1 FPS, High 114.8 FPS, and Ultra 109.1 FPS. These figures show that the step from High to Ultra costs only 5.7 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest quality preset. At 2560x1440, the averages are 146.2 FPS for Low, 99.7 FPS for Medium, 72.1 FPS for High, and 69.8 FPS for Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to 2.3 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings at 1440p are nearly equivalent to High in performance impact.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 75.3 FPS on Low, 51.5 FPS on Medium, 40.1 FPS on High, and 35.9 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 39.4 FPS, a 52.3% reduction, which is consistent with the pattern seen at other resolutions. Notably, the 4K Low result of 75.3 FPS is close to the 1440p High result of 72.1 FPS, indicating that resolution has a larger impact than quality settings in this game. The data also shows that the system can maintain playable frame rates at 1440p across all settings, with the lowest result being 69.8 FPS at Ultra. At 4K, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below that threshold. This breakdown confirms that the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the primary constraints at 4K, while the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions.