Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 lands in the 2936th position out of 3723 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the lower-middle tier of configurations. The data reveals a system that can handle the simulation genre at 1080p with ease, but struggles to maintain playable framerates at 4K Ultra settings. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz pairs with a 6 GB GDDR6 graphics card that has a 192-bit memory bus, creating a balance that favors lower resolutions and medium presets.

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

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings 6 physical cores and 12 threads to Pc Building Simulator, a title that rarely stresses modern processors heavily due to its simulation nature. The processor's boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides adequate single-thread headroom for game logic, while the base clock of 2.50 GHz represents the floor under sustained loads. The 18 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache offer sufficient data locality for the game's asset management systems. Benchmark data shows the CPU achieving a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, with a 3DMark max-threads score of 5912.

The processor's percentile ranking of 73 against all CPUs indicates it sits above average in overall compute capability. When comparing to nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS posts an average score of 19047 with a deltaPct of 0, while the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 with a deltaPct of -0.1, showing the i5-12400F is essentially performance-equivalent to these alternatives in synthetic benchmarks. The Intel Core i5-1335U trails slightly at 18982 (deltaPct 0.3), and the AMD EPYC 7773X matches at 18979 (deltaPct 0.3). These near-identical scores suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, this processor will perform on par with these other options.

For Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but at 1080p Low settings, the 205 FPS average suggests the processor is capable of feeding frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and 2-thread score of 1699 indicate modest scaling from one to two threads, which is typical for a 6-core design. The PassMark multithread score of 19433 and physics score of 1202 further characterize the CPU's capability in workloads that mimic game physics calculations, though Pc Building Simulator's physics are relatively light compared to action titles.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 12 nm process. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and boosts to 1680 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes a critical factor when resolution increases and texture data demands grow. The GPU's 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs define its raw pixel-pushing capability, with a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s.

In Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 2060's performance profile shows clear VRAM and bandwidth limitations at higher resolutions. The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 against all GPUs places it slightly above median performance. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 with an average score of 15283 (deltaPct 0), the AMD Radeon 680M at 15270 (deltaPct 0.1), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15199 (deltaPct 0.6), and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 at 15171 (deltaPct 0.8). These deltaPct values are remarkably small, indicating that the RTX 2060's synthetic benchmark average of 15290 is nearly identical to these alternatives, despite architectural differences across generations.

The GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 53 and Vulkan score of 65846 from Geekbench highlight its API efficiency, with the DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support being relevant for modern game features. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, though Pc Building Simulator's rendering demands are modest. The 6 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1080p Medium and High settings, as evidenced by the 145 FPS and 102 FPS averages respectively, but the 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS suggests memory pressure and bandwidth constraints become prohibitive at that resolution.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average framerate drops from 102 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p, then to 34 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 67% decrease from 1080p to 4K. The pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor as pixel count grows, since the CPU workload remains relatively constant across resolutions while the GPU must process 4 times the pixels at 4K compared to 1080p.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced in absolute terms: 205 FPS at 1080p drops to 129 FPS at 1440p, then to 68 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result being nearly identical to the 1080p High result (68 FPS vs 102 FPS) suggests that the GPU's raw throughput, rather than VRAM capacity, is the primary constraint, since even at Low settings the pixel fill rate demands at 4K exceed what the RTX 2060 can deliver at high framerates. The Medium settings show a similar trend: 145 FPS at 1080p, 92 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K, with the 4K Medium result having a measured minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 55 FPS.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling, with 98 FPS at 1080p falling to 62 FPS at 1440p and 32 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p Ultra (98 FPS) and 1080p High (102 FPS) is minimal, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional visual features do not heavily tax the GPU at lower resolutions. However, the 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS is barely playable, and the 1440p Ultra result of 62 FPS approaches the threshold where most users would consider gameplay smooth. The resolution scaling data collectively indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being viable at Medium or High settings, while 4K should be reserved for Low or Medium presets.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 205 FPS, Medium settings yield 145 FPS with a range of 123-167 FPS, High settings achieve 102 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 98 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, indicating diminishing returns from the Ultra preset at this resolution. All 1080p results exceed the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, making this resolution the sweet spot for the RTX 2060 with the i5-12400F.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but begins to show strain. Low settings average 129 FPS, Medium settings drop to 92 FPS with a range of 78-105 FPS, High settings fall to 65 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 62 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p still clears 60 FPS, but High and Ultra results hover near that threshold, suggesting that users seeking higher visual fidelity at 1440p may need to accept framerates in the low 60s. The 27 FPS difference between 1440p High (65 FPS) and 1080p High (102 FPS) quantifies the cost of the resolution increase.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable framerates. Low settings average 68 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 48 FPS with a range of 41-55 FPS, High settings fall to 34 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 32 FPS. The 4K results show a clear pattern: even Low settings cannot match the 1080p Medium performance (68 FPS vs 145 FPS), illustrating the massive pixel throughput requirements at 4K. The minimum FPS of 41 at 4K Medium indicates potential stuttering in scenes with heavy asset loading, while the 4K High and Ultra results are likely to feel choppy during gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The comboRankInGame of 2936 out of 3723 total combos places this configuration in the 21st percentile of all tested systems for Pc Building Simulator. This means approximately 79% of tested combos outperform this i5-12400F + RTX 2060 pairing in this specific game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier standing (58th percentile among all GPUs) combined with the CPU's slightly above-average position (73rd percentile among all CPUs), suggesting that the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core 3 201E, all post average scores within 0.3% of the i5-12400F, so swapping the processor would likely yield negligible changes in game performance. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals show deltaPct values between 0 and 0.8%, meaning the RTX 2060 is essentially performance-equivalent to the GTX 580, Radeon 680M, RTX 3050 OEM, and RX 7600 in synthetic benchmarks. This suggests that the combo's low rank in Pc Building Simulator is not due to a specific bottleneck but rather the overall performance class of these components.

Given that the game's genre is Simulation, it may not demand the same level of GPU performance as first-person shooters or action RPGs, yet the measured FPS data shows the RTX 2060 still struggles at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS places this combo firmly in the range where users would need to compromise on settings or resolution to achieve smooth gameplay. The rank of 2936 indicates that most other tested combos feature more powerful GPUs, which is expected given the RTX 2060's position as an older mid-range card.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 98 FPS offers the best visual quality while still maintaining a very smooth framerate, making it the recommended choice for users with 1080p displays. The High preset at 102 FPS is nearly identical in performance, so users who prefer slightly higher framerates can choose High without sacrificing much visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 92 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with the 78-105 FPS range indicating consistent framerates. The High preset at 65 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visuals, but the 27 FPS drop from Medium to High suggests diminishing returns. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS is borderline, and users may notice occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 68 FPS is the only setting that achieves consistently smooth gameplay, though even this result is below the 1080p Medium performance. The Medium preset at 48 FPS is playable but not ideal, and the High (34 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) presets are likely to feel sluggish. For 4K users, the data suggests that either lowering resolution to 1440p or sticking with Low settings is the practical choice. Overall, the 1080p Ultra and 1440p Medium presets represent the best experiences this combo can deliver.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 68 FPS. Medium settings drop to 48 FPS, High to 34 FPS, and Ultra to 32 FPS, so 4K gaming requires significant settings compromises.

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: 1920x1080 produces the best results, with all presets exceeding 98 FPS. At 2560x1440, Medium and High presets remain playable, while 3840x2160 is only viable at Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15290 is nearly identical to the GTX 580 (15283), Radeon 680M (15270), RTX 3050 OEM (15199), and RX 7600 (15171), with deltaPct values ranging from 0 to 0.8%.

Q: Is the i5-12400F a bottleneck for the RTX 2060?

A: The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12380 suggest it is not the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors.

Q: What framerate can users expect at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average is 65 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings provide a safer 92 FPS average.

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

A: It ranks 2936th out of 3723 combos, placing it in the lower 21% of systems tested for Pc Building Simulator, consistent with the RTX 2060's mid-tier GPU positioning.