Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that responds unusually strongly to both CPU and GPU resources, and the Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a wide spread of frame rates depending on resolution and quality preset. The measured data shows this combo ranks 806th out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the top quarter of all systems, with performance that scales predictably from 1080p up to 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings but capable of extreme output at lower ones. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 367 FPS, which drops to 260 FPS at Medium and 184 FPS at High. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 175 FPS, showing that even the most demanding quality level at this resolution leaves headroom for the CPU to push frames.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with tighter margins. Low settings deliver 232 FPS, Medium drops to 164 FPS, High sits at 116 FPS, and Ultra falls to 110 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings represents a 37% reduction in frame rate, while at Ultra the drop is 37% as well — indicating that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are handling the increased pixel count without introducing a memory bandwidth bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the system becomes firmly GPU-limited. Low settings still manage 121 FPS, but Medium drops to 86 FPS, High falls to 61 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 58 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is just 3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are hitting a hard compute ceiling rather than a memory constraint. The transition from 1440p to 4K at High represents a 47% reduction in average FPS, which is consistent with the 4K resolution requiring roughly double the pixel throughput of 1440p.

The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is still contributing meaningful headroom — the jump from 184 FPS at 1080p High to 367 FPS at 1080p Low shows the i5-12600KF's 10 cores and 16 threads can feed the GPU far beyond typical refresh rates. At 4K, however, the GPU's rendering load dominates, and the frame rate differences between presets compress dramatically.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU pairing achieves a combo rank of 806 out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the 78th percentile of all systems tested in Pc Building Simulator. This ranking reflects a system that outperforms the majority of tested hardware while not reaching the top tier reserved for flagship CPUs paired with flagship GPUs.

The CPU itself sits at the 79th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 27799. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the Intel Core i9-10900K (avg score 27872, delta -0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (avg score 27896, delta -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (avg score 27712, delta +0.3%). These sub-1% deltas indicate the i5-12600KF is essentially performance-equivalent to those CPUs in aggregate benchmarks, meaning the game's ranking is more dependent on the GPU's contribution.

The GPU ranks at the 81st percentile against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (avg score 37628, delta +0.1%), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (avg score 37507, delta +0.4%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (avg score 38135, delta -1.3%). The RTX 4070's score is within 1.3% of these alternatives, confirming that the combo's overall rank is driven by a balanced pairing rather than one component drastically outperforming its tier.

The 806th rank out of 3723 combos means roughly 78% of tested systems are slower in this game specifically. This is a strong result for a mid-range desktop setup, and the measured FPS data supports the ranking — the combo never drops below 58 FPS even at 4K Ultra, which is a playable threshold for most users.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. This memory configuration is sufficient for Pc Building Simulator at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates at 4K where bandwidth demands are highest.

The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and it contains 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores provide compute capabilities that the game may leverage for visual effects, though the measured FPS data does not distinguish between rasterized and ray-traced workloads. The FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS gives the card substantial raw compute power, which translates to the 61 FPS average at 4K High and 58 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are relevant for a simulation game that renders detailed PC components and case interiors. The 200 W TDP with a suggested 550 W PSU means this card is power-efficient relative to its performance tier, though those figures are informational rather than directly observable in the FPS measurements.

Comparing the RTX 4070 to its nearest rivals in the database, the delta percentages are all within ±1.3% of the average benchmark score. This tight clustering suggests that in Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's specific architecture matters less than its raw throughput — the card performs consistently with other GPUs in its score range, and the measured FPS reflects that consistency across all resolution and settings combinations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on target frame rates. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers well above 60 FPS, with even Ultra averaging 175 FPS. For users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 260 FPS or High at 184 FPS both exceed typical refresh rates, making Ultra the only preset where frame rate might dip below the highest refresh displays — but 175 FPS is still exceptionally smooth.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 116 FPS is the sweet spot for high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 110 FPS remains viable for 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 164 FPS offers a significant headroom buffer for those with 165 Hz panels, and Low at 232 FPS is excessive for any current display technology. The measured minimum FPS at Medium (140 FPS) and maximum (189 FPS) show consistent frame pacing without severe dips.

At 3840x2160, the choice depends on whether the user prioritizes visual fidelity or frame rate stability. The High preset at 61 FPS targets 60 Hz displays, while Ultra at 58 FPS falls just short of that threshold — making High the better choice for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. Medium at 86 FPS provides a comfortable margin for 75 Hz monitors, and Low at 121 FPS supports 120 Hz displays at reduced visual quality.

The data shows that Medium is the most balanced preset across all resolutions: it delivers 260 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. The measured minimum and maximum values for Medium (221-299 FPS at 1080p, 140-189 FPS at 1440p, 73-99 FPS at 4K) indicate stable performance without frame time spikes.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average is 367 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 260 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 232 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 58, which falls just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K High, the average is 61 FPS, which does meet the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival GPU in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070's average benchmark score is 37648, while its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628 — a delta of only 0.1%. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (delta 0.4%), and the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (delta -1.3%).

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 806th out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the top 22% of all systems tested in Pc Building Simulator.

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

A: The Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across all resolutions: 260 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K, with measured minimums of 221, 140, and 73 FPS respectively.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 4K?

A: At 4K, the GPU is the limiting component. The frame rate drops from 184 FPS at 1080p High to 61 FPS at 4K High, a 67% reduction that correlates with the GPU's rendering load. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient headroom at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts up to 4.90 GHz, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 1.25 MB per-core L2 and 80 KB per-core L1, provides substantial on-die storage for game assets and simulation data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 23391 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3302 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 27575 and single-thread score of 3925. The 3DMark scores show scaling from 1995 at 2 threads to 7956 at 16 threads, indicating good thread utilization. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27799 places it at the 79th percentile among all processors.

For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role becomes evident in the frame rate differences between Low and High settings at 1080p. At Low settings, the game likely minimizes GPU work, allowing the CPU to push 367 FPS. At High settings, the GPU becomes more involved, and the frame rate drops to 184 FPS — still well above the CPU's threshold of limiting performance. The measured data shows that even at 4K Low (121 FPS), the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the GPU's workload scales with resolution.

Comparing the i5-12600KF to its nearest rivals, the deltas are minimal: -0.3% versus the Intel Core i9-10900K, +0.3% versus the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, and -0.3% versus both the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 7 5800X3D. This performance parity means that in Pc Building Simulator, users would see nearly identical frame rates with any of these CPUs when paired with the same GPU, confirming that the GPU is the primary driver of the measured FPS differences across settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance across all presets. Low settings average 367 FPS, Medium averages 260 FPS with a minimum of 221 and maximum of 299, High averages 184 FPS, and Ultra averages 175 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 192 FPS, demonstrating significant headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but compress slightly. Low settings average 232 FPS, Medium averages 164 FPS with a minimum of 140 and maximum of 189, High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 110 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 122 FPS, showing that resolution scaling reduces the CPU's ability to push extreme frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings average 121 FPS, Medium averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 and maximum of 99, High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra narrows to 63 FPS, indicating that all presets are constrained by the GPU's rendering throughput at this resolution.

The Medium preset is the only one with measured minimum and maximum values across all three resolutions, providing the most complete picture of frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the range is 221-299 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 140-189 FPS; and at 4K Medium, 73-99 FPS. These ranges show consistent performance without extreme dips, which is important for a simulation game where stable frame delivery affects the experience of building and testing virtual PCs.

Looking at the resolution scaling for each preset, the Low preset drops from 367 FPS at 1080p to 232 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction) and then to 121 FPS at 4K (48% reduction from 1440p). The High preset drops from 184 FPS to 116 FPS (37% reduction) and then to 61 FPS (47% reduction). The Ultra preset drops from 175 FPS to 110 FPS (37% reduction) and then to 58 FPS (47% reduction). This consistent scaling pattern across presets indicates that the GPU's performance scales predictably with pixel count, and the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck until frame rates exceed 300 FPS.