Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that does not push hardware to its limits, and the pairing of the Intel Core i5-12600KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers smooth performance at 1080p and 1440p, but only the Low preset remains above 60 fps at 4K. In the benchmark database, this combination ranks 1325th out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the bottom quartile of configurations. The CPU, a 10-core Alder Lake part with a 4.90 GHz boost clock, and the GPU, an 8 GB GDDR6 Turing card, are both mid-range components that show their limits as resolution increases.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates indicate that the best experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 100 fps, with Ultra delivering 104.9 fps, so Ultra is the clear recommendation for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra still holds 68.5 fps, which is comfortably above the 60 fps threshold, making it the best choice for that resolution. At 3840x2160, the situation changes: only Low reaches 75.5 fps, while Medium drops to 53.5, High to 38.3, and Ultra to 35.8. Therefore, for a 60 fps target at 4K, Low is the only viable preset. For users prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, Medium at 4K offers 53.5 fps, but the data shows that the GPU cannot sustain a smooth experience at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1325 out of 1769 places this pairing in the lower 25% of all tested configurations in Pc Building Simulator. Only 444 combos perform worse, meaning the majority of systems achieve higher frame rates in this game. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27827, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core i9-10900K (delta 0%) and within 0.4% of the Core i7-13700H. The GPU's average score is 19774, sitting 0.5% behind the RTX 2070 and 0.3% ahead of the GTX TITAN. These close rival scores show that the components are competitive in synthetic tests, yet the in-game rank reveals that many other pairings—likely with stronger GPUs—deliver better performance in this specific title. The rank is a clear signal that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor when paired with this capable CPU.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 SUPER features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1470 MHz, with a boost clock of 1650 MHz. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 104.9 at 1080p to 35.8 at 4K—a drop of 69.1 fps. Even at Low settings, the 4K result of 75.5 fps is less than half of the 1080p Low result of 223.3 fps. The GPU's percentile of 63 indicates it outperforms most GPUs, but the demands of 4K resolution exceed its capabilities. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game's settings, as no texture-related issues are indicated in the measured data. The GPU's launch MSRP is 399 USD.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: 104.9 fps.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combos in Pc Building Simulator?

A: It ranks 1325th out of 1769, meaning 444 combos are slower.

Q: What is the only preset that achieves 60 fps at 4K?

A: Low, with 75.5 fps; Medium is 53.5, High 38.3, and Ultra 35.8.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: 4.90 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have?

A: 8 GB of GDDR6.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: 448.0 GB/s.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At Ultra settings, the average FPS goes from 104.9 at 1080p to 68.5 at 1440p (a drop of 36.4 fps) and then to 35.8 at 4K (a further drop of 32.7 fps). At Low settings, the progression is 223.3 → 140.9 → 75.5. The 4K result is roughly one-third of the 1080p result for both Ultra and Low, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions—at 1080p Low, the system reaches 223.3 fps, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. The consistent drop across all settings confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot keep up with the pixel count at 4K, while the CPU remains underutilized.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread Alder Lake processor with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and a TDP of 125 W. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 23444 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3309 in single-core, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Core i9-10900K, has an identical average score (delta 0%), and the Core i5-12600K is 0.1% behind. For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's strong single-thread performance is likely beneficial, but the measured FPS at 1080p (e.g., 223.3 on Low) shows that the CPU is not limiting even at high frame rates. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. The CPU's launch MSRP is $264.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 38.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 75.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 53.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 35.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 69.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 140.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 97.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 68.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 111 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 223.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 156.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 104.9 |

The table lists all measured average FPS values; min and max FPS were not recorded. The data shows that the combo is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K performance is only playable on Low settings. The CPU's high core count and boost clock do not translate into higher FPS at 4K, confirming that the GPU is the decisive component in this game.