Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with Intel Core i5-13400F + Intel Arc B370

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a combination that ranks near the bottom of the tested pool in Pc Building Simulator, sitting at rank 2761 out of 3002 combos. This places the pairing in the 8th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 92% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates. The i5-13400F itself is a mid-range performer in synthetic benchmarks, but the Arc B370—an integrated-class GPU with a 25 W TDP and system-shared memory—drastically limits what the CPU can achieve in this simulation title. The measured FPS data confirms a system that can handle 1080p gaming at moderate settings but falls apart at higher resolutions and quality presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor from Intel's Raptor Lake-S architecture, built on a 10 nm process. Its base clock runs at 2.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP, which is modest for a desktop part, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform and features PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and simulation data. The game is a simulation title, which typically means it relies more on single-threaded performance than heavily threaded workloads. The i5-13400F's single-thread score in 3DMark is 960, while its 2-thread score is 1880. These numbers suggest decent single-core capability, but the game's frame rates are far more constrained by the GPU, as we will see in the resolution scaling analysis.

The CPU's multi-threaded scores are respectable for its class. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22604 multi-core and 3191 single-core. In Geekbench, it achieves 11068 multi-core and 1996 single-core. The PassMark multi-thread score is 25032, with a single-thread score of 3634. These synthetic results place the i5-13400F at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (avg score 25284, delta 0%), the Intel Core 5 120 (avg score 25362, delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (avg score 25365, delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (avg score 25201, delta 0.4%). The deltas are all within 0.4% of each other, meaning the i5-13400F is essentially tied with these processors in overall CPU performance.

However, in Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's strong multi-threaded showing does not translate to high frame rates. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU. At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 113 FPS, which is the highest measured result. This suggests the CPU can handle the game's logic and physics at that resolution, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores 25284 with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (delta -0.3%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (delta 0.4%). All four rivals are within 0.4% of the i5-13400F's score.

Q: What is the best FPS result for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 113, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next best is 80 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 71 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in 3DMark Steel Nomad?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186 with a delta of -0.2%. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (delta -0.5%), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (delta -0.7%), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (delta 1.4%). This places the Arc B370 at the 5th percentile among all GPUs.

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

A: The combo ranks 2761 out of 3002 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested combos for Pc Building Simulator.

Q: Does the Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The Arc B370 uses system shared memory for its frame buffer. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," and the bandwidth is "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the system's main memory for graphics data.

Q: What is the CPU's release date and launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F was released on 2023-01-03 with a launch MSRP of $196. The Arc B370 was released on 2026-01-26 and has no listed launch MSRP.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2761 out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This is a very poor ranking, placing the combination in the 8th percentile of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations rather than the CPU's capabilities. The i5-13400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, which is above average, but the Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, which is near the bottom.

The gap between the CPU's percentile and the GPU's percentile is telling. In a balanced system, these two percentiles would be closer together. Here, the GPU is dramatically weaker than the CPU, creating a situation where the CPU's potential is largely unrealized in gaming workloads. The combination's rank of 2761 suggests that many systems with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs outperform this pairing in Pc Building Simulator.

The measured FPS data supports this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 113 FPS, which is playable. At 1080p Medium, it drops to 80 FPS. At 1080p High, it falls to 56 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 54 FPS. These results show a system that is barely adequate for 1080p gaming at lower settings. The ranking reflects this reality: out of 3002 combos, only 241 perform worse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across four resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 113. Medium settings produce 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 and a maximum of 92. High settings yield 56 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 54 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 33 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 24 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra is only 2 FPS, suggesting that the High and Ultra presets are similarly demanding on this GPU.

At 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly. Low settings produce 71 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings yield 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 and a maximum of 58. High settings drop to 36 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 34 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 21 FPS, between Medium and High is 14 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 2 FPS. The pattern repeats: the Ultra preset offers little visual benefit over High while costing 2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings produce 37 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium settings yield 26 FPS with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. High settings drop to 19 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 18 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 11 FPS, between Medium and High is 7 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 1 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability, and even then, 37 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold most players prefer.

The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution. The CPU's strong synthetic scores do not translate to high frame rates because the Arc B370 cannot render frames fast enough. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, which places the GPU at the 5th percentile, confirms this.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 113 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 71 FPS, a reduction of 37%. At 4K Low, it falls to 37 FPS, a reduction of 67% from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound system. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions because the CPU's workload would not increase significantly with resolution.

Looking at the Medium preset, the scaling is similar. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 80 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 50 FPS, a reduction of 37.5%. At 4K Medium, it falls to 26 FPS, a reduction of 67.5% from 1080p. The consistency of these percentages across presets indicates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, and the CPU is not constraining performance.

The High preset shows the same trend. At 1080p High, the system achieves 56 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 36 FPS, a reduction of 35.7%. At 4K High, it falls to 19 FPS, a reduction of 66.1%. The Ultra preset follows suit: 54 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction), and 18 FPS at 4K (66.7% reduction).

The resolution scaling indicates that the Arc B370's pixel throughput is the limiting factor. With a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, the GPU simply cannot keep up with the demands of higher resolutions. The system shared memory, which has no dedicated bandwidth figures, further compounds the issue.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 113 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset delivers 80 FPS, which is also smooth. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, which is just below 60 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. For players who prioritize frame rate, Low or Medium at 1080p is the best choice. For those who want better visuals, High is acceptable, but the 2 FPS difference between High and Ultra suggests that Ultra offers no measurable benefit.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 71 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset drops to 50 FPS, which is borderline. High and Ultra produce 36 FPS and 34 FPS, respectively, which are below the playability threshold for most users. The recommendation at 1440p is to use Low settings if 60+ FPS is desired, or Medium if 50 FPS is acceptable.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot maintain playable frame rates at any preset. Low delivers 37 FPS, Medium delivers 26 FPS, High delivers 19 FPS, and Ultra delivers 18 FPS. None of these are suitable for smooth gameplay. Players with a 4K display should consider reducing the resolution to 1440p or 1080p to achieve acceptable performance.

The data suggests that the best experience is at 1080p with Low or Medium settings. The Medium preset provides a 29% reduction in FPS compared to Low (113 to 80) but likely offers improved visual quality. The High preset provides only a 30% reduction from Medium (80 to 56), which is a significant drop for marginal visual gains. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it provides no measurable FPS improvement over High while presumably increasing graphical demands.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated-class GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. It features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. The GPU has 10 ray tracing cores and operates at a base clock of 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz. Its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and its FP16 performance is 12.29 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s.

The most significant limitation of the Arc B370 is its memory configuration. The memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," meaning the GPU uses the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. The memory bandwidth is described as "System Dependent," which means it varies based on the system's memory configuration. This is a major handicap for gaming, as shared memory bandwidth is typically lower than that of dedicated graphics memory.

The GPU's TDP is 25 W, which is extremely low for a graphics processor. This explains why it is classified as an IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) with a slot width of "IGP" and no power connectors. The bus interface is also listed as "IGP," confirming that this is not a discrete graphics card but rather an integrated solution.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This places it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, delta -0.7%), and the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, delta 1.4%). These are all older or lower-end GPUs, which underscores the Arc B370's position at the bottom of the performance hierarchy.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is to render the game's simulation environment. The measured FPS data shows that the Arc B370 cannot handle the game at high resolutions or quality settings. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 18 FPS, which is effectively unplayable. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves only 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The GPU's limited shading units, low pixel rate, and shared memory all contribute to this poor performance. The CPU's strong synthetic scores are wasted in this configuration, as the GPU cannot utilize the frames the CPU is capable of producing.