Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, despite its non-demanding simulation genre, proves to be a brutal test of raw hardware throughput, and the Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combo delivers exceptional results. The benchmark data shows this pairing achieving a top-tier rank of 241 out of 1769 tested combinations, placing it in the 86th percentile of all systems. This is a configuration that utterly demolishes 1080p and 1440p gaming, and remains highly playable at 4K, with performance scaling that reveals a fascinating balance between the CPU's processing power and the GPU's massive memory bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The combo ranks 241st out of 1769 tested systems, placing it in the top 14% of all configurations. This high rank demonstrates that the pairing is exceptionally well-suited for this simulation title.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25236, which is a 0.1% difference from the i7-13620H's score of 25201. The data shows they are effectively performance equals in synthetic tests, despite the i5's lower launch MSRP of $196.

Q: What are the key specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX that contribute to its performance?

A: The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has a boost clock of 2498 MHz and a game clock of 2365 MHz, backed by 6144 shading units.

Q: What is the best performance ratio for the Ultra preset at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 67.6 FPS. This is the lowest frame rate of any preset at that resolution, but it remains above the 60 FPS threshold considered smooth for most players.

Q: How much faster is the system at 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The system achieves 366.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is 5.4 times faster than the 67.6 FPS seen at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This massive gap highlights the extreme load increase from resolution and visual fidelity.

Q: Does the CPU have a high single-threaded performance score?

A: Yes, the i5-13400F scores 3004 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 960 in 3DMark single-thread tests. These scores are critical for simulation games that often rely on single-thread logic for game state updates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the undisputed workhorse in this configuration, and its specifications directly explain the measured frame rates. The 24 GB frame buffer is substantial, but more importantly, the 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and asset loading are never bottlenecks, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's boost clock of 2498 MHz and game clock of 2365 MHz allow it to sustain high throughput, translating to the massive FPS numbers seen in the data.

The GPU's 61.39 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is essential for handling the complex physics and lighting calculations in Pc Building Simulator's detailed 3D environments. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6841 confirms its DirectX 12 prowess, which is the primary API for modern game rendering. This raw compute capability is what allows the system to push 211.5 FPS at 1080p High settings, a figure that would strain lesser graphics cards. The data indicates that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the FPS scales almost linearly with settings changes, suggesting the card has headroom even at High presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 201.3 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor, making it the obvious choice for competitive play. Moving to 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 125.4 FPS, still exceptionally smooth, but the High preset at 136.4 FPS offers a marginal improvement if every frame counts. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 71.3 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a better balance than Ultra's 67.6 FPS while maintaining visual fidelity far superior to Medium's 96.4 FPS.

The data suggests that the Medium preset at 4K (96.4 FPS) is a viable option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual quality. However, the High preset is recommended as the best overall experience at 3840x2160, as it offers a 5.5% performance increase over Ultra while likely providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium. At 1440p, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, as the 125.4 FPS average is well above the refresh rate of most monitors, and the visual quality gains are substantial. The Low presets (366.2 FPS at 1080p, 268.7 FPS at 1440p, 137.7 FPS at 4K) are only relevant for benchmarking or if the user has an extreme refresh rate display (240Hz+).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings. The Low preset achieves 366.2 FPS, Medium hits 303.5 FPS, High reaches 211.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 201.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 45%, showing that even at 1080p, the GPU is being pushed harder by higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced GPU influence. Low settings produce 268.7 FPS, Medium drops to 188.2 FPS, High settles at 136.4 FPS, and Ultra yields 125.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 53% reduction in FPS, indicating the GPU is starting to feel the load.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Low settings still manage 137.7 FPS, but Medium falls to 96.4 FPS, High to 71.3 FPS, and Ultra to 67.6 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 5.2%, suggesting that Ultra is pushing the GPU to its absolute limit without a proportional visual return.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals the limiting component. At High settings, the system moves from 211.5 FPS at 1080p to 136.4 FPS at 1440p (a 35.5% drop), and then to 71.3 FPS at 4K (a 66.3% drop from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The data shows that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at 1080p, as evidenced by the 366.2 FPS Low preset score. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (366.2 to 268.7, a 26.6% drop) is less severe than at High settings (35.5% drop), which suggests that the GPU is becoming more saturated as settings increase. The 4K Ultra result of 67.6 FPS represents the system's Achilles' heel, showing that even a top-tier GPU like the RX 7900 XTX struggles to maintain high refresh rates at max fidelity on a 4K panel. The limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the GPU, as its 24 GB memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized by the massive pixel workload.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its architecture, Raptor Lake, provides a strong mix of performance and efficiency cores, which is ideal for simulation games that require both high single-thread performance and multi-threaded background tasks. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279 and single-core score of 3004 are exemplary for its class, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to manage the game's logic, including component compatibility checks, power draw calculations, and thermal simulations. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 and max-thread score of 7307 indicate that the processor can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads without throttling. The single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark is crucial for the game's main loop, which likely runs on a single core. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as the FPS scaling is consistent with GPU load. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, has a similar average score of 25365, but the i5-13400F's superior single-thread performance (3004 vs the rival's unspecified score) gives it an edge in simulation logic.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 241st out of 1769 tested systems, which is an outstanding result that places it in the top 13.6% of all configurations. This high rank is particularly impressive given that the CPU is a mid-range part, not a flagship. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of this ranking, as the RX 7900 XTX's 85th percentile standing among all GPUs is complemented by the CPU's 82nd percentile.

The combo's rank suggests that it outperforms many systems with more expensive CPUs, as the GPU's 24 GB of memory and high bandwidth are more critical for this game's asset-heavy nature. The nearest GPU rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, has a lower average score of 44900, and this combo's GPU scores 44019, a 2% difference that still results in a higher overall rank due to the CPU's strong showing. The rank of 241 out of 1769 indicates that this is a top-tier 4K-capable system, but not the absolute best; systems with RTX 4090-class GPUs or higher-end CPUs would rank higher. For the price-conscious builder, this combo offers a near-flagship experience without the absolute top-tier price tag, though pricing is not a factor in the benchmark data. The measured FPS at 4K High (71.3 FPS) confirms that this system is a serious contender for high-fidelity gaming, and its rank reflects that reality.