Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, is not typically a stress test for high-end hardware, yet the measured data for the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. The dataset shows a significant performance drop as resolution increases, which is the expected behavior for a GPU-bound workload. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates, but this headroom diminishes substantially at 4K, indicating where the graphical workload begins to tax the RTX 3080 Ti more heavily.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings presets. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 368.6 at 1920x1080 to 228.6 at 2560x1440, and then falls to 122.5 at 3840x2160. This represents a 66.8% reduction from the lowest to the highest resolution. The pattern is similar for the High preset, where performance goes from 181 FPS at 1080p to 118.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 62 FPS at 4K. The most demanding Ultra preset shows the steepest absolute decline, starting at 174.5 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 108.6 FPS at 1440p, and ending at 56 FPS at 4K.

The scaling behavior indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the frame rates are so high—368.6 FPS on Low—that the CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is likely providing ample headroom, and the RTX 3080 Ti is not fully saturated. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 194.1 FPS, showing that the GPU has plenty of spare capacity. As resolution increases to 1440p, the frame rates drop by roughly 37-40% across all presets, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck. At 4K, the performance curve flattens, with the difference between Low (122.5 FPS) and Ultra (56 FPS) narrowing to 66.5 FPS. This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU's rendering pipeline is the primary constraint, and the CPU's role is diminished.

Notably, the 4K Ultra result of 56 FPS is the only measured point below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a common target for smooth gameplay. The 4K High preset just barely exceeds this at 62 FPS. This data suggests that for a 4K display, users would need to compromise on settings to maintain high refresh rates, as the jump from High to Ultra costs 6 FPS, while the drop from High to Medium gains 21.5 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align well with the observed scaling. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s. This memory configuration is well-suited for high-resolution textures, as the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains over 50 FPS, indicating that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this simulation title. The GPU's boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with its 10240 shading units, delivers substantial compute throughput, as reflected in its PassMark G3D score of 26896.

The GPU's performance percentile of 83 versus all GPUs places it in the upper tier, and its average benchmark score of 41224 is competitive. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, scores 41441, a delta of -0.5%, meaning the RTX 3080 Ti is essentially on par. This parity explains why the frame rates in Pc Building Simulator are so high—the card is clearly capable of handling this game's demands without breaking a sweat at lower resolutions. The RTX 3080 Ti's FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS and its DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensure it has the raw power to push high frame rates, but the measured data shows that at 4K, the GPU is still the bottleneck, as the frame rate scales almost inversely with pixel count.

The GPU's role is further highlighted by the fact that the CPU, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23444, is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The CPU's percentile rank of 84 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27827, shows it is a strong performer, but in this game, the GPU is clearly the driver of frame rates. The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the component that dictates performance, especially as resolution increases and the rendering load grows.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 431 out of 1769 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 24.4% of all configurations, which is a strong showing given the game's age and the hardware's capabilities. The rank is likely influenced by the fact that many other combos may feature more recent CPUs or GPUs, but the data shows that this pairing is still competitive.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution to this rank. The Intel Core i9-10900K has an average score of 27829, which is virtually identical to the i5-12600KF's 27827, with a delta of 0%. This means the i5-12600KF performs on par with the older i9 flagship in synthetic benchmarks, but its lower power draw and newer architecture make it a more efficient choice. The Intel Core i5-12600K scores 27851, a delta of -0.1%, showing that the unlocked "KF" variant is essentially the same chip without integrated graphics. The GPU's rivals also help contextualize the rank. The RTX 3090 scores 41441, only 0.5% higher, meaning the RTX 3080 Ti is nearly as fast. The RTX 5070, a newer generation, scores 41687, just 1.1% higher, indicating that the 3080 Ti remains relevant despite being end-of-life.

Given these scores, the combo rank of 431 is plausible. The system is not the absolute fastest, but it is far from the bottom. The data shows that for a game like Pc Building Simulator, which is not graphically demanding, this combo provides ample performance for most use cases, and the rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is severely mismatched.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver well above 170 FPS, with the Low preset hitting 368.6 FPS. For users with high refresh rate monitors, the Ultra preset at 174.5 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality without compromising on smoothness. The Medium preset at 260 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize frame rates over visual fidelity, but the jump from Medium to Ultra only costs 85.5 FPS, which is a reasonable trade-off for better graphics.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. The Ultra preset delivers 108.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for most displays. The High preset at 118.8 FPS offers a slight performance boost with minimal visual difference, making it a sensible default. The Medium preset at 162.7 FPS is overkill for most 1440p monitors, which typically max out at 144 Hz or 165 Hz, so users would not see a benefit from the extra frame rate. The Low preset at 228.6 FPS is not recommended, as the visual degradation is unnecessary given the high frame rates available at higher settings.

The 4K resolution presents the most challenging scenario. The Ultra preset at 56 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, which could result in noticeable stutter on some displays. The High preset at 62 FPS is the minimum viable option for a smooth experience, but it is still marginal. The Medium preset at 83.5 FPS provides a comfortable margin and is the recommended choice for 4K gaming with this combo. The Low preset at 122.5 FPS is unnecessary, as the Medium preset offers a significant visual improvement while still maintaining high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for this combo shows a consistent hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 368.6 FPS, Medium at 260 FPS, High at 181 FPS, and Ultra at 174.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 194.1 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The step from High to Ultra is only 6.5 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding than High in this game.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 228.6 FPS for Low, 162.7 FPS for Medium, 118.8 FPS for High, and 108.6 FPS for Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 140 FPS at Low, 97.3 FPS at Medium, 62.2 FPS at High, and 65.9 FPS at Ultra. This shows that the performance penalty for increasing resolution is more pronounced at lower settings, as the GPU is already working harder at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the results are 122.5 FPS for Low, 83.5 FPS for Medium, 62 FPS for High, and 56 FPS for Ultra. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is less severe in absolute terms, with drops of 106.1 FPS at Low, 79.2 FPS at Medium, 56.8 FPS at High, and 52.6 FPS at Ultra. This indicates that the GPU is approaching its limits at 4K, as the relative differences between presets narrow. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver exceptionally high frame rates at any settings, while 4K requires a moderate settings reduction to maintain smooth performance.