Pc Building Simulator

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process node. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This combination of physical cores and high boost frequency is directly relevant to Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title where the workload involves managing system-building tasks, component interactions, and real-time simulation logic.

Benchmark data shows a strong multi-threaded profile: the processor scores 7,314 in 3DMark's 16-thread test and 7,307 in the max-thread test, indicating that scalability beyond 8 cores is modest but present. The 8-thread score of 5,591 is substantially lower than the 16-thread result, suggesting the additional cores beyond eight provide a meaningful uplift in heavily threaded workloads. The single-thread score of 960 in 3DMark and 3,634 in PassMark's single-thread test confirms capable per-core performance, which matters for the game's UI responsiveness and simulation tick rate.

The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, with 1.25 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The processor's 65 W TDP classifies it as a mainstream part, and its 77th percentile ranking versus all CPUs places it above the median, with an average benchmark score of 25,292. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is likely to be the primary driver of simulation logic — the game is not graphically intensive at its core, but the constant state updates from managing components, temperatures, and system statuses can create sustained multi-thread demand. The 16 threads give the game ample headroom for background tasks, while the 4.60 GHz boost clock ensures that single-threaded menu interactions and tooltip calculations remain snappy.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific configuration — the Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 — ranks 2,402nd out of 3,002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. That places it in the lower 20% of all tested configurations, which initially seems counterintuitive given the hardware's mid-range positioning. However, this ranking reflects the full spectrum of tested combos, including high-end enthusiast pairings that dominate the top tiers.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores provide context: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201 (+0.4% delta). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the i5-13400F sits in a tightly clustered performance band where tiny differences separate competitors. The 2,402nd rank is therefore less about the CPU being weak and more about the sheer number of combos tested — many of which feature GPUs with far higher performance ceilings.

The GPU side shows a similar clustering. The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20,556 puts it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, +0.1% delta), the Intel Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20,480, +0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20,662, -0.5% delta). The Arc B570 ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. In Pc Building Simulator, the combo rank suggests that this pairing is functional but not optimized for maximum frame rates; the game's simulation nature may not fully utilize the GPU's capabilities, leaving the system's rank depressed relative to what raw hardware scores would predict.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that identifies the GPU as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 192 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 121 FPS — a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 63 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is the classic signature of a GPU-limited scenario; the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions, but the Arc B570's rendering throughput becomes the constraining factor as pixel count rises.

The High settings tier tells a similar story. At 1080p High, the average is 96 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 61 FPS — a 36% reduction. At 4K High, the average is 32 FPS, a 67% drop from 1080p. The consistency of these percentage drops (37% and 36% for Low and High respectively from 1080p to 1440p, then 67% for both from 1080p to 4K) strongly indicates that the scaling behavior is driven by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than CPU limitations.

The Arc B570's specifications support this interpretation. With 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, it delivers 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth and a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s. At 4K, the pixel throughput demand increases roughly fourfold compared to 1080p, and the measured FPS drops align with the GPU hitting its rendering ceiling. The CPU, with its 16 threads and high boost clock, is unlikely to be the constraint at any resolution in this simulation title; the data shows the GPU is the limiting component, especially at 1440p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the full settings sweep shows a wide performance envelope. Low settings produce an average of 192 FPS. Medium settings yield 136 FPS average, with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. High settings drop to 96 FPS average. Ultra settings bring the average down to 91 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 101 FPS, a 53% reduction, indicating that the GPU's performance scales significantly with graphical fidelity even at the lowest resolution tested.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages compress considerably. Low settings deliver 121 FPS. Medium settings average 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. High settings produce 61 FPS average. Ultra settings fall to 58 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 63 FPS, a 52% reduction — nearly identical to the 1080p scaling pattern, confirming that the GPU's relative performance drop from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for smooth gameplay. Low settings average 63 FPS. Medium settings drop to 45 FPS average, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High settings fall to 32 FPS average. Ultra settings bottom out at 30 FPS average. The Low-to-Ultra delta at 4K is 33 FPS, a 52% reduction from the Low baseline. Notably, Medium is the only setting tier across all resolutions that includes both minimum and maximum FPS data, suggesting it may be the most commonly tested or stable configuration. The 4K Ultra average of 30 FPS is right at the edge of playability, and the 4K High average of 32 FPS offers only a marginal improvement.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-13400F compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25,292 on average. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201 (+0.4% delta). All are within 0.4% of each other.

Q: What is the best playable configuration at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Medium settings provide 136 FPS average with a minimum of 115 FPS and a maximum of 156 FPS. High settings drop to 96 FPS, and Ultra falls to 91 FPS. The Medium preset offers the highest average FPS above 100 that maintains a minimum above 110 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 63 FPS average, but Medium drops to 45 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 30 FPS. Only Low settings at 4K achieve an average above 60 FPS; all other settings at 4K fall below 50 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock is 2375 MHz, effective 19 Gbps. This bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at that resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The i5-13400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It uses a 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2,402nd out of 3,002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. The CPU is in the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 65th percentile versus all GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the most balanced experience comes from the Medium preset at 1440p. This configuration yields an average of 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS. The minimum FPS of 73 ensures that frame pacing remains smooth even during demanding simulation moments, while the average of 86 FPS provides a noticeable improvement over the 61 FPS High preset at the same resolution. The 1440p Medium row is one of only two measured configurations that include min/max data, indicating its stability.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the 1080p Ultra preset offers a 91 FPS average. This is only 5 FPS lower than 1080p High (96 FPS), making Ultra the superior choice at 1080p if visual quality is the goal — the performance cost is minimal. However, the 1440p Medium preset at 86 FPS is nearly identical to 1080p Ultra at 91 FPS, while offering a higher resolution; this makes 1440p Medium the better value in terms of visual clarity versus frame rate.

At 4K, the only viable option for fluid gameplay is Low settings, which produces a 63 FPS average. Medium at 4K drops to 45 FPS average with a minimum of 38 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth simulation interaction. High and Ultra at 4K (32 FPS and 30 FPS respectively) are not recommended for active play. The data suggests that 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this hardware combination in Pc Building Simulator — it balances resolution, visual quality, and frame rate better than any other measured configuration. The 1080p Low preset at 192 FPS is available for users who prioritize maximum frame rate, but the simulation genre does not typically require such high FPS values.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with the Xe2-HPG architecture, codenamed Battlemage (Arc 5 series). It contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, with a transistor density of 72.1 million per mm². The GPU operates at a fixed base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This clock configuration is unusual — the boost clock matches the base clock exactly, suggesting the card runs at a constant frequency under load rather than dynamically boosting.

The memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The rendering pipeline includes 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. Compute performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS for FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The card draws a 150 W TDP, requires a 450 W power supply, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x8.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is secondary to the CPU's simulation workload, but the measured FPS data shows the GPU still determines the upper frame rate ceiling. The 10 GB VRAM is ample for this game at any resolution — the simulation's asset demands are modest, and the GPU never appears to be VRAM-limited. Instead, the raw compute throughput and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p (where the GPU delivers 91-192 FPS and 58-121 FPS respectively), but at 4K the bandwidth and pixel rate constraints become apparent, with averages falling to 30-63 FPS depending on settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores — the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534, +0.1% delta) and Arc A750 (20,582, -0.1% delta) — perform nearly identically in synthetic tests, and the measured FPS data in this game aligns with that parity. The Arc B570's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper-midrange tier, consistent with the 1080p and 1440p performance observed. The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a reasonable fit for mainstream builds, and its 1x 8-pin power connector keeps installation straightforward. Overall, the Arc B570 is the component that limits frame rates at 1440p and 4K in this game, while the CPU has sufficient headroom to handle the simulation's logic demands at any resolution.