Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator Performance Analysis: Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER places at rank 2612 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, positioning it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution. The data indicates a pairing that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the measured frame rates reveal a configuration capable of smooth 1080p gameplay across most settings. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, provides sufficient headroom for this simulation title, while the six-core i5-12400F with 12 threads handles the CPU-side workload without becoming the primary constraint in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2612 out of 3723 tested configurations places this system in the 30th percentile of all tested pairings for Pc Building Simulator. This relatively modest ranking suggests that while the hardware is functional for this game, many other combinations deliver higher average frame rates. The GPU percentile of 62 versus all GPUs indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER performs above the median graphics card in general benchmarks, but its position in this specific game's combo ranking is dragged down by the demanding nature of higher resolution presets.

The CPU percentile of 73 versus all CPUs shows the i5-12400F is a solidly above-average processor in general compute tasks. This discrepancy between CPU and GPU percentiles—73 for the processor versus 62 for the graphics card—suggests that in Pc Building Simulator, the graphics subsystem is more likely to limit overall performance. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: at 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 35 FPS, whereas at 1080p Low it reaches 225 FPS, a range that demonstrates the GPU's dominant role in scaling performance.

When compared to the nearest rival CPUs, the i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056), while edging out the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982) and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979). This tight clustering indicates the processor is not a differentiator in this configuration—its compute capabilities are essentially interchangeable with several alternatives in the same performance tier.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER launches with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and its 2176 shading units process graphics workloads through the Turing architecture at 7.181 TFLOPS FP32. These specifications place the card at the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth prove adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 8 GB frame buffer becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The measured results show 4K High averaging 37 FPS, while 4K Medium achieves 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 and maximum of 60 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings—from 112 FPS down to 37 FPS—represents a 67% reduction, indicating that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are strained at higher resolutions.

The nearest rival GPUs to the RTX 2060 SUPER include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with an average score of 18159 (0.4% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189 (0.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373 (1.5% higher). The Intel Arc A770M trails slightly at 18383 (1.6% higher). These narrow deltas suggest that the RTX 2060 SUPER's performance in general benchmarks is closely matched by several other cards, reinforcing that the GPU's role in this combo is to provide consistent, mid-range rasterization performance rather than exceptional high-resolution capability.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 225 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 142 FPS (a 37% reduction); and at 4K Low, it falls to 74 FPS (a 67% reduction from 1080p). This scaling behavior is consistent with a GPU bottleneck—as resolution increases, the number of pixels the RTX 2060 SUPER must process grows exponentially, and the fixed shading units and memory bandwidth become the limiting factor.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar trajectory: 159 FPS at 1080p, 100 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 53 FPS at 4K (67% drop). The High preset shows 112 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p (37% drop), and 37 FPS at 4K (67% drop). This consistent 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and 67% from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the CPU is not introducing additional bottlenecks—if it were, the percentage drops would vary more significantly between settings as the GPU load changes.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most extreme scaling: 107 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 35 FPS at 4K (67% drop). The near-identical percentage reductions across all four settings confirm that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant constraint throughout the resolution range. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.40 GHz, has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the smooth scaling curve.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 225 FPS, providing substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 159 FPS average with minimum and maximum values of 135 and 183 FPS respectively, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings maintain 112 FPS average, while Ultra drops slightly to 107 FPS—a surprisingly small difference from High, suggesting diminishing returns from the Ultra preset at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains solid but shows the expected reduction. Low settings average 142 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS for smooth gameplay. Medium settings achieve 100 FPS average with a minimum of 85 and maximum of 116 FPS, demonstrating good stability. High settings produce 71 FPS, while Ultra averages 68 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this combo can handle high-refresh-rate gaming at Medium settings, with High and Ultra remaining viable for standard 60 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is playable but less impressive than the lower-resolution results. Medium settings manage 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 and maximum of 60 FPS, placing it on the edge of acceptable playability. High settings drop to 37 FPS, and Ultra falls to 35 FPS—both below the 60 FPS threshold and approaching the 30 FPS minimum for playability. The 4K data clearly shows that this combo is not suited for high-fidelity gaming at this resolution, with only Low settings providing a consistently smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The measured data shows 1440p Medium as the sweet spot, delivering 100 FPS average with a minimum of 85 FPS. At 1440p High, the combo still achieves 71 FPS, and 1080p Ultra provides 107 FPS, making all three options viable depending on the user's preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate.

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

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093 is within 0.4% of the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159), 0.5% of the Radeon Pro 5700 (18189), and 1.5% of the Radeon RX 460 (18373). The Intel Arc A770M is 1.6% higher at 18383, indicating the 2060 SUPER is closely matched with these alternatives.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is consistently around 67% across all settings, which is a characteristic of GPU-bound scaling. The i5-12400F, with a 73rd percentile CPU ranking, does not introduce additional bottlenecks at any tested resolution.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1080p High is 112 FPS. This provides a smooth experience for standard 60 Hz displays and leaves headroom for higher refresh rates, though the 225 FPS at Low settings shows the combo's maximum potential at this resolution.

Q: How does the i5-12400F perform relative to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is essentially tied with the Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the Core i5-1335U (18982) and EPYC 7773X (18979), showing near-identical compute performance across these processors.

Q: Does this combo support 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: At 4K Low settings, the combo achieves 74 FPS average, which is playable. However, 4K Medium drops to 53 FPS with a minimum of 45 FPS, and 4K High and Ultra fall to 37 FPS and 35 FPS respectively. For consistent 60 FPS gameplay at 4K, only Low settings are recommended.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The processor's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide adequate data locality for this simulation title. Its 65 W TDP and 10 nm process node from Intel contribute to efficient operation, though power draw is not a determining factor in the measured FPS results.

In compute benchmarks, the i5-12400F scores 12380 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1680 in single-core, with a Geekbench multicore score of 9472 and single-core of 1964. The Passmark multithread score of 19433 and single-thread score of 3481 place it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. These results indicate a processor capable of handling the simulation and physics workloads in Pc Building Simulator without becoming a significant bottleneck.

The CPU's nearest rivals—the Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047), Core 3 201E (19056), Core i5-1335U (18982), and EPYC 7773X (18979)—all cluster within 0.3% of the i5-12400F's average score of 19039. This tight grouping confirms that the processor's performance is well within the mainstream range, and any differences between these CPUs would have negligible impact on gaming frame rates in this title. The 3DMark scores of 5895 for 16 threads and 5912 for max threads suggest consistent multithreaded scaling, which benefits the game's background simulation tasks.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, 1080p Low settings deliver 225 FPS average, providing maximum headroom for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. However, this preset sacrifices visual quality for performance. The 1440p Medium settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, achieving 100 FPS average with a minimum of 85 FPS—sufficient for most gaming scenarios without noticeable frame drops.

At 1080p, the High preset at 112 FPS presents an excellent compromise, offering improved visuals over Medium while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 107 FPS provides only a marginal improvement over High (5 FPS difference) for what is typically a significant increase in rendering complexity, suggesting that High is the more efficient choice at this resolution. For 1440p users, High settings at 71 FPS remain viable for 60 Hz displays, though the 100 FPS Medium preset is preferable for smoother motion.

At 4K resolution, the data indicates that only Low settings (74 FPS) provide a consistently playable experience. Medium settings at 53 FPS may be acceptable for users tolerant of occasional drops to 45 FPS, but High (37 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold and approach the minimum playability boundary. The overall recommendation is to use 1440p Medium for the best experience, with 1080p High as a strong alternative for users who prefer higher visual quality over resolution.