Pc Building Simulator

# FAQ

Q: What is the measured average FPS for this combo at 1080p Ultra settings in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers an average of 165.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the lowest of the four 1080p presets measured, but still comfortably above the 144 Hz refresh-rate threshold many gamers target.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Core i5-13400F scores 25,236 in average benchmark score, which puts it 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365) and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25,201). The differences are marginal, indicating near-identical CPU-level throughput among these three parts.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 9070 sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly four out of every five cards in the database. Its average benchmark score of 34,780 places it 0.2% behind the NVIDIA A2 and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100.

Q: Does the combo's in-game ranking place it in the top third of tested configurations?

A: Yes. The combo ranks 559th out of 1,769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 31.6% of all configs. This suggests a well-balanced pairing that handles the simulation's workloads effectively.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, average FPS drops from 170.7 at 1920x1080 to 110.2 at 2560x1440 and finally to 55.2 at 3840x2160. The 4K figure represents a 67.7% reduction from the 1080p baseline, indicating significant resolution scaling pressure.

Q: Are there any settings presets where the combo exceeds 300 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 348.1 average FPS. This is the only measured preset across all resolutions that surpasses the 300 FPS threshold, highlighting the CPU's strong single-threaded capability at lower graphical loads.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz boosts up to 4.60 GHz, and the 20 MB shared L3 cache provides substantial headroom for simulation workloads. The 65 W TDP keeps thermals manageable, while the CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all processors reflects solid overall compute capability.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution and settings drop. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 348.1 FPS, which is 2.1 times higher than the 1080p High result of 170.7 FPS. This scaling pattern suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU is the primary driver of frame rates, with the 16 threads handling game logic, component simulation, and system state calculations efficiently.

The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 960, is particularly relevant for a simulation game that often relies on serialized update loops. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz gives the CPU strong peak performance when only one or two cores are heavily utilized. Meanwhile, the multi-threaded scores—7,314 in 3dmark_16_threads and 21,279 in Cinebench R23 multicore—show that the 10-core configuration can distribute complex simulation tasks across available threads.

Benchmark comparisons reveal the CPU's competitive positioning: it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by just 0.5% in average score, while leading the Intel Core i7-13620H by 0.1%. This near-tie in aggregate performance means the CPU is unlikely to be the decisive component separating this combo from others in the database. The data indicates that the i5-13400F provides sufficient compute throughput for Pc Building Simulator's demands, especially when paired with a GPU capable of high frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip manufactured on a 4 nm process. It packs 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz that represents typical sustained performance during gaming workloads.

With 3,584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs, the RX 9070 offers substantial raw compute throughput. The FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s indicate strong fill-rate capabilities, which prove essential for rendering the detailed system components and case interiors in Pc Building Simulator. The 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above the NVIDIA A2 in benchmark scores, though by a razor-thin 0.2% margin.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity becomes a meaningful factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 51.9 FPS, while at 4K High it reaches 55.2 FPS—a modest 6.4% difference. This narrow gap suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck, with VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth playing critical roles in maintaining playable frame rates.

The Radeon RX 9070's nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, trails by 0.3%, while the AMD Radeon HD 7970 is 0.7% behind. These comparisons highlight how modern GPU performance has evolved, with the RX 9070's GDDR6 memory and RDNA 4.0 architecture providing significant advantages over older designs. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as settings increase, with the Ultra preset consistently showing the largest performance penalties across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings in Pc Building Simulator. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 243.7 FPS, which is 32.4% higher than High settings' 170.7 FPS but still maintains visual quality. For gamers with 144 Hz monitors, High settings at 1080p remain viable at 170.7 FPS, while Ultra at 165.4 FPS also surpasses this threshold.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more nuanced. Medium settings achieve 153.3 FPS, comfortably above 144 Hz, while High settings drop to 110.2 FPS. For 60 Hz displays, even Ultra at 104.3 FPS provides ample headroom. The data suggests that 1440p Medium offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, delivering 47% more FPS than Ultra while remaining well above typical refresh-rate requirements.

At 4K, the choices narrow considerably. High settings yield 55.2 FPS, which is playable but below 60 FPS. Medium settings improve this to 83.2 FPS, representing a 50.7% increase over High. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains smoother motion while still providing reasonable visual quality. Low settings at 4K reach 113.8 FPS, but the visual compromise may not be worth the performance gain for most users.

Across all resolutions, Ultra settings consistently show the largest FPS penalties: 165.4 at 1080p, 104.3 at 1440p, and 51.9 at 4K. The data indicates that Medium or High presets provide the most efficient performance-to-quality trade-off, with the specific choice depending on resolution and display refresh rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination ranks 559th out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 31.6% of all configurations. This mid-upper tier ranking suggests a capable but not exceptional pairing for this simulation title.

The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 82nd percentile and GPU's 79th percentile standings. Neither component is a top-tier performer, but their combination produces solid results. The CPU's near-tie with rivals like the Intel Core i7-13620H (0.1% faster) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% faster) means small CPU differences could shift the combo's rank slightly. Similarly, the GPU's 0.2% deficit to the NVIDIA A2 and 0.3% advantage over the Quadro GV100 represent marginal performance gaps.

Notably, the combo's rank of 559 out of 1,769 indicates that many configurations achieve higher frame rates in this game. This could be due to the simulation's CPU-bound nature at lower settings, where higher-core-count processors or faster single-thread performance might excel. Alternatively, GPUs with higher percentiles could push this combo lower in the rankings at high-resolution, high-settings workloads.

The measured data confirms that this combo is neither a budget-conscious choice nor a top-tier enthusiast setup, but rather a mid-range configuration that delivers solid 1080p and 1440p performance while handling 4K at reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 348.1 FPS, Medium reaches 243.7 FPS, High achieves 170.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 165.4 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 52.5% reduction in average FPS, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Medium and High (30.0% decrease).

At 2560x1440, performance scales down considerably. Low settings yield 220.5 FPS, Medium achieves 153.3 FPS, High reaches 110.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 104.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 5.4%, suggesting diminishing returns at higher quality presets. The Medium-to-High transition still shows a significant 28.1% FPS reduction.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. Low settings produce 113.8 FPS, Medium reaches 83.2 FPS, High achieves 55.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 51.9 FPS. The High-to-Ultra difference shrinks to 6.0%, while the Medium-to-High drop is 33.7%. At 4K, even Medium settings struggle to maintain 60 FPS, making this resolution challenging for the combo in this game.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings reveals consistent scaling patterns. For High settings, the FPS progression from 1080p to 1440p to 4K is 170.7 → 110.2 → 55.2, representing 35.4% and 49.9% drops respectively. For Ultra, the progression is 165.4 → 104.3 → 51.9, with drops of 36.9% and 50.2%.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component in this combo. At Low settings, the transition from 1080p (348.1 FPS) to 1440p (220.5 FPS) represents a 36.7% decrease, while 1440p to 4K (113.8 FPS) drops another 48.4%. This total reduction of 67.3% from 1080p to 4K suggests that at lower graphical loads, the CPU still provides enough throughput to partially offset GPU limitations.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows 243.7 FPS at 1080p, 153.3 FPS at 1440p, and 83.2 FPS at 4K—drops of 37.1% and 45.7% respectively. The slightly smaller 4K drop compared to Low settings indicates that the GPU's workload is becoming more balanced with the CPU's capabilities.

High settings exhibit the most pronounced scaling: 170.7 FPS at 1080p, 110.2 FPS at 1440p, and 55.2 FPS at 4K. The 4K result represents a 67.7% reduction from 1080p, the largest of any preset. This pattern strongly suggests that at High settings, the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K, with its 16 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth being taxed by the higher resolution demands.

Ultra settings follow a similar trajectory: 165.4 FPS at 1080p, 104.3 FPS at 1440p, and 51.9 FPS at 4K. The 68.6% total reduction from 1080p to 4K is the largest across all presets, reinforcing that the Radeon RX 9070's performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra in this simulation title.

The data implies that the CPU is sufficiently powerful to drive high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The consistent ~50% FPS drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that resolution scaling impacts this combo predictably, with the GPU's 644.6 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB memory capacity being the key constraints at higher pixel counts.