Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a highly capable setup for Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title that is far more dependent on the graphics card than on the processor. With a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake-S design running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, this CPU provides ample computational headroom for a game that simulates the assembly and booting of virtual PCs. The benchmark results show that the combination is consistently strong across all tested resolutions, but the RX 7700’s 16 GB of VRAM and RDNA 3.0 architecture do the heavy lifting as resolution increases, making this a balanced yet GPU-forward pairing.

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

The Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on Intel’s Alder Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz, a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and a 65 W TDP, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 12,380 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,680 in single-core, while Geekbench results show 9,472 multi-core and 1,964 single-core. These numbers place the chip in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,039. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19,047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19,056 (-0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18,982 (0.3%), showing that the 12400F sits right at the expected performance level for its class.

For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is secondary but not trivial. The game involves managing components, connecting power cables, and running diagnostic tests, which are largely single-threaded operations. The 12400F’s single-thread score of 1,680 in Cinebench R23 indicates strong per-core performance, which ensures that UI interactions and component placement remain fluid. However, the game’s rendering workload is minimal compared to action titles, meaning the 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than sufficient. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 282 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck even in the least demanding scenario. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 44 FPS, a clear sign that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, not the processor.

The 12400F’s 12 threads allow for smooth background tasks, such as running multiple virtual diagnostics or system benchmarks within the game. Its 2.50 GHz base clock is low, but the 4.40 GHz boost clock kicks in during active gameplay, keeping frame pacing consistent. In practical terms, this CPU will not hold back the RX 7700 in this simulation title, as the measured FPS scales almost entirely with resolution and settings rather than core count. The data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 134 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds, indicating the CPU handles the game’s logic without strain.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1,348 out of 3,002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. That places it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms more than half of the configurations in the database. The rank is influenced primarily by the GPU’s performance, since the CPU is a mid-range part, but the pairing is well-balanced. A rank of 1,348 out of 3,002 indicates that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it comfortably beats many older or lower-spec combinations, particularly those with weaker graphics cards.

When comparing to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 7700’s average benchmark score is 15,852, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitors are the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a score of 15,862 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 with 16,014 (-1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 with 15,679 (1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with 16,129 (-1.7%). This means the RX 7700 is statistically on par with those cards, but in Pc Building Simulator, the 16 GB VRAM gives it an advantage in higher resolutions, as seen in the measured FPS. The combo rank reflects this: it is not near the top because the CPU is not a flagship, but it is far from the bottom because the GPU handles the simulation’s graphical demands effectively.

The rank also suggests that users with this combo will experience no major stuttering or frame drops in typical gameplay scenarios. The measured FPS data shows minimums only for Medium settings (e.g., 170 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 56 FPS at 4K), but these are solid. The 1,348th rank out of 3,002 is a middle-of-the-pack result, which is expected for a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range-to-high-end GPU. For a simulation game that is not graphically intensive, this rank indicates the combo is more than adequate, offering a smooth experience across all settings.

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

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 282 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 178 FPS, a reduction of 104 FPS (37%). At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 93 FPS, a further drop of 85 FPS (48%) from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck, as the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with resolution. The 12400F can easily feed the RX 7700 at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU’s pixel throughput limits the frame rate.

Examining High settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the average is 141 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 89 FPS (a 37% reduction), and at 4K High, it falls to 47 FPS (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This consistent 35-50% drop per resolution step is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s performance, as measured by its 3DMark scores (5,895 for 16 threads and 909 for single-thread), remains constant regardless of resolution, so the FPS decline is entirely attributable to the RX 7700’s rendering capabilities.

Ultra settings show the most pronounced scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 134 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 85 FPS (a 37% reduction), and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 44 FPS (a 48% reduction). The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical across Low, High, and Ultra settings confirms that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions above 1080p. The RX 7700’s 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient even at 4K, but its raw compute power (25.18 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to maintain high frame rates at that resolution. In contrast, the CPU’s benchmarks (e.g., PassMark multi-thread score of 19,433) show it has ample headroom, meaning upgrading the GPU would yield the largest FPS gains.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 282 FPS on Low, 200 FPS on Medium, 141 FPS on High, and 134 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting includes a minimum of 170 FPS and a maximum of 230 FPS, showing excellent frame consistency. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound or at least not stressed, as even Ultra settings exceed 130 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 178 FPS on Low, 126 FPS on Medium, 89 FPS on High, and 85 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting again provides minimum and maximum values: 107 FPS and 145 FPS, respectively. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high frame rates on High settings (89 FPS) while still being smooth on Ultra (85 FPS). The drop from Medium to High is 37 FPS (29%), while High to Ultra is only 4 FPS (4.5%), suggesting that Ultra settings are not significantly more demanding than High in this game.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 93 FPS on Low, 66 FPS on Medium, 47 FPS on High, and 44 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 56 FPS and a maximum of 76 FPS. This resolution pushes the GPU to its limits, as High and Ultra both fall below 50 FPS, which may be borderline for some users. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 3 FPS (6.8%), indicating diminishing returns. The data shows that 4K is only viable with Low or Medium settings for a consistently smooth experience, while 1080p and 1440p offer far more headroom.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. Its memory clock runs at 2438 MHz, or 19.5 Gbps effective. These specifications deliver a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s, and 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. The card has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and 40 RT cores, with a 200 W TDP and a suggested 550 W PSU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RX 7700 scores 28,650 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 106,028 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 20,974 in Passmark G3D. Its average benchmark score is 15,852, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are the Radeon R9 370X (15,862, -0.1%), Radeon RX 9060 (16,014, -1%), Radeon Pro W5500 (15,679, 1.1%), and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16,129, -1.7%). This places the RX 7700 in a competitive mid-range segment, but its 16 GB VRAM is a standout feature, especially for a simulation game that may load many textures for PC components.

For Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient, even at 4K Ultra, where the game’s assets (motherboards, GPUs, cases) are not particularly heavy. The bottleneck at 4K is the GPU’s compute performance, not memory capacity. The 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is moderate for current-gen cards, which explains why 4K Ultra only achieves 44 FPS. The boost clock of 2459 MHz helps at lower resolutions, as seen in the 282 FPS at 1080p Low, but the card’s raw throughput limits its 4K performance. The data indicates that the RX 7700 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers high frame rates, while 4K requires lowering settings to Medium (66 FPS) or Low (93 FPS) for a playable experience.

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 1920x1080, every settings preset is playable, with Low at 282 FPS, Medium at 200 FPS, High at 141 FPS, and Ultra at 134 FPS. For a 144 Hz monitor, High is the best choice, as it provides 141 FPS with minimal visual compromise. Ultra is only marginally slower (134 FPS) and may be worth it if visual fidelity is a priority, but the 7 FPS difference is negligible. Medium offers a high frame rate (200 FPS) but sacrifices some visual quality, which is unnecessary given the headroom.

At 2560x1440, the recommended preset is High, which averages 89 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides good visual quality. Ultra is nearly as good at 85 FPS, and the difference between the two is only 4 FPS, so either is viable. Medium delivers 126 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but High offers a better balance. Low at 178 FPS is overkill for most displays and reduces visual fidelity unnecessarily. For 1440p, High is the sweet spot, offering smooth gameplay without the need to compromise on settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. High averages 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, and Ultra is even lower at 44 FPS. Medium is the best option at this resolution, providing 66 FPS, which is playable and within a reasonable range. Low achieves 93 FPS, but the visual downgrade is significant. Given that the game is a simulation and not fast-paced, 47 FPS on High might be acceptable to some, but the measured minimums (56 FPS on Medium) suggest that Medium is the safest choice for consistent frame pacing. For a 4K display, Medium at 66 FPS offers the best experience, balancing visual quality and performance. Alternatively, users with 1440p monitors should stick to High settings, while 1080p users can comfortably run Ultra for the best visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.