Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that behaves unusually under this Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combo. The data reveals a configuration that is heavily CPU-limited at lower resolutions but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution scales, with frame rates that remain exceptionally high across the board. The measured results show a system that delivers playable performance even at 4K Ultra, but the scaling pattern indicates that the processor is the primary constraint on maximum frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this simulation. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 351 FPS, which is an extraordinary figure that indicates the GPU is barely being stressed. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 274 FPS, a 22% reduction, and at 4K Low the average falls to 143 FPS, which is 59% lower than the 1080p figure. This steep decline at lower settings suggests that the CPU is holding back the GPU at 1080p, as the simulation's logic-heavy workload cannot feed the graphics card fast enough to utilize its full potential.

When settings are raised to High, the scaling pattern shifts. At 1080p High the average is 217 FPS, at 1440p High it is 137 FPS (a 37% drop), and at 4K High it falls to 72 FPS (a 67% drop from 1080p). The percentage reduction from 1080p to 4K is larger at High settings than at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases. However, even at 4K High, the 72 FPS average remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay in a simulation title.

The Medium preset shows a similar trend with more granular data. At 1080p Medium, the average is 308 FPS with a minimum of 261 FPS and a maximum of 354 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 194 FPS (37% lower), with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 101 FPS (67% lower than 1080p), with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 117 FPS. These figures demonstrate that the frame time consistency remains excellent even as resolution scales, with the minimums never falling below playable thresholds.

Ultra settings produce the lowest averages but still maintain high playability. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 207 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it is 130 FPS (37% lower), and at 4K Ultra it is 68 FPS (67% lower). The consistent 37% and 67% reductions across High, Medium, and Ultra presets suggest a predictable scaling behavior tied to pixel count rather than settings complexity. The data indicates that the 4K results are GPU-limited, while the 1080p results are CPU-limited, with the crossover point occurring somewhere between 1440p and 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 484 out of 3,723 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the configuration in the top 13% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects the fact that the simulation's single-threaded nature benefits from the 12400F's strong single-core performance, while the GPU's capabilities are somewhat underutilized at lower resolutions.

The rank is particularly notable because the CPU, with a percentile of 73 against all processors, is not an extreme performer. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with a percentile of 76 against all GPUs, is similarly positioned in the upper mid-range of graphics cards. Yet the combination ranks higher than either component's individual percentile would suggest, indicating that Pc Building Simulator is not particularly demanding on either component at typical gaming resolutions.

The 484th rank out of 3,722 combos means that 3,239 other configurations perform worse in this game. This confirms the overall balance of the system, as the 12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the simulation's logic, and the 16 GB of GDDR6X VRAM on the GPU ensures no memory-related stutters. The data shows that this combo is neither overkill nor underpowered for Pc Building Simulator, but rather sits in a sweet spot where both components contribute meaningfully to the final result.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications directly explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. For Pc Building Simulator, which is not a VRAM-intensive title, this memory configuration provides ample headroom, ensuring that texture loading is never a bottleneck even at 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU's clock speeds are substantial, with a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective. These high clocks, combined with 8,448 shading units, allow the GPU to process the simulation's 2D-heavy interface and 3D preview windows with ease. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this title, as Pc Building Simulator does not rely heavily on ray tracing or DLSS features.

The data shows that the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at 4K resolution. At 4K Low, the average FPS of 143 is exactly half of the 1080p Low figure of 351 FPS, which suggests that the GPU is scaling linearly with pixel count at this preset. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 68 FPS, which is only 33% of the 1080p Ultra figure of 207 FPS. This disproportionate drop indicates that the Ultra preset adds shading complexity that stresses the GPU's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which scores 0.4% higher, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX, which scores 1.9% higher. These comparisons show that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is positioned competitively, though the delta values are small enough to be within measurement variance. The GPU's percentile of 76 against all GPUs confirms that it is a capable performer for this simulation, though not at the absolute top of the range.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 351 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. This demonstrates that the CPU and GPU combination can push frame rates far beyond display refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this configuration?

A: Yes, 4K is viable. At 4K High the average is 72 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it is 68 FPS. Both are above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making 4K a practical option for this simulation.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 484th out of 3,723 tested configurations for Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 13% of all systems in the database.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: The data suggests 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering 137 FPS average with no frame rate dips below playable levels. This provides a substantial improvement over 4K while maintaining high refresh rate capability.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 351 FPS Low result that does not scale linearly with GPU power. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as shown by the 67% FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K across presets.

Q: How much VRAM is available and is it sufficient?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. For Pc Building Simulator, this is more than sufficient, as the game does not exhibit VRAM-related performance drops even at 4K Ultra settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F plays a critical role in this combo's performance, particularly at lower resolutions. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache provides adequate data locality for the simulation's logic, though the cache size is modest compared to higher-end processors.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 12400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,380 and a single-core score of 1,680. The single-core score is particularly relevant for Pc Building Simulator, as simulation games often rely heavily on a single thread for game logic. The 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and 2-thread score of 1,699 confirm that the processor excels in lightly threaded workloads.

The CPU's performance in the database shows an average benchmark score of 19,039, with a percentile of 73 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core 3 201E with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-1335U with a delta of 0.3%. These tiny deltas indicate that the 12400F is right at the expected performance level for its class, with no significant anomalies.

The data reveals that the CPU's 12 threads are more than enough for Pc Building Simulator. At 1080p Low, the 351 FPS result is a clear indication that the CPU can feed the GPU faster than the graphics card can render frames at that resolution. However, the fact that 1080p High only achieves 217 FPS, compared to 351 FPS at Low, suggests that the CPU's single-thread performance becomes a constraint when the GPU is working harder, as the simulation's logic cannot be parallelized across all 12 threads effectively.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 308 FPS average with a minimum of 261 FPS, which is ideal for 240 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves 207 FPS, making it viable for 144 Hz monitors without sacrificing visual quality. Since the CPU limits performance at this resolution, raising settings from Low to Medium incurs only a 12% performance hit while providing substantial visual improvements.

For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 137 FPS average. This is comfortably above 120 Hz refresh rates and provides a balanced experience. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 194 FPS, which is excellent for high refresh rate gaming, but the visual fidelity improvement from Medium to High is significant enough to justify the 29% performance reduction. The Ultra preset at 1440p still maintains 130 FPS, making it a viable option for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate headroom.

At 4K, the High preset is the best balance, offering 72 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for a simulation title. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 101 FPS, which is preferable for those with 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays, but the visual difference between Medium and High in this game is notable. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 68 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset is not recommended at any resolution, as the frame rate gains are minimal compared to the significant visual quality loss.

The data shows that the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame times, with the minimum FPS figures being 261 at 1080p, 165 at 1440p, and 86 at 4K. These minimums represent worst-case scenarios that remain above playable thresholds. For most users, the High preset at 1440p or 4K will provide the best experience, as it balances visual fidelity with the high frame rates that this hardware is capable of delivering.