Pc Building Simulator

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i5-13400F with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 in Pc Building Simulator?

A: This combo ranks 1494th out of 1769 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 15% of all tested pairings for this simulation title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i5-13400F scores 25,236 on average, sitting 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.5% above both the AMD EPYC 9474F and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it rank against similar cards?

A: The GTX 1070 sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 12,331 — it is 0.7% ahead of the Quadro K4200 but 1.3% behind the GTX 880M, 1.4% behind the GTX 1650 SUPER, and 1.7% behind the Tesla K20Xm.

Q: What is the best FPS result recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 185.9, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. The lowest average is 29.4 FPS, recorded at 4K with High settings.

Q: Does the game scale better with CPU or GPU resources?

A: The data suggests the game is heavily GPU-bound: dropping from Ultra to Low settings at any resolution yields massive FPS gains (e.g., from 85.8 to 185.9 at 1080p), while the CPU's 10-core/16-thread design appears more than adequate for the simulation's demands.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each component?

A: The CPU had a launch MSRP of $196, and the GPU launched at 379 USD.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 65W TDP. It runs at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core. These specifications are critical context for Pc Building Simulator, a title that simulates PC assembly and benchmarking rather than rendering vast 3D worlds.

In synthetic workloads, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 21,279, while the single-core score is 3,004. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields 7,314, and the max-thread score is 7,307, indicating nearly perfect scaling from 16 to maximum threads — a sign that the hybrid core layout (performance and efficiency cores) is well-utilized. PassMark multi-thread score of 25,032 further confirms balanced throughput.

The CPU sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly four-fifths of processors on the market. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the Core i7-13620H scores 25,201 (0.1% higher), the Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365 (0.5% higher), and the EPYC 9474F scores 25,103 (0.5% higher). This clustering suggests the 13400F delivers competitive compute for simulation workloads, where physics, part compatibility checks, and benchmark calculations run.

For Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU and handle simulation logic. The data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is least stressed, the combo reaches 185.9 FPS — the GPU is not bottlenecking the CPU at lower settings, but the CPU's 16 threads ensure smooth operation of the game's systems. The 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,634 indicate solid per-core performance, which matters for the game's UI and simulation tick rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is a Pascal-architecture card built on TSMC's 16 nm process, with a die size of 314 mm² and 7,200 million transistors. It features 1,920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, running at a base clock of 1506 MHz and boost clock of 1683 MHz. Memory consists of 8 GB GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 256.3 GB/s bandwidth.

This GPU is positioned at the 51st percentile among all GPUs, squarely in the middle of the performance distribution. Its average benchmark score of 12,331 places it in a tight cluster with older workstation cards: the Quadro K4200 scores 12,241 (0.7% behind), while the GTX 880M scores 12,490 (1.3% ahead), and the GTX 1650 SUPER scores 12,504 (1.4% ahead). The FP32 compute of 6.463 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s indicate a card that was strong in its era but is now mid-pack.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes evident in the measured FPS data. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 31.4 FPS, while at 4K Low it hits 60.8 FPS — a clear sign that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit bus are sufficient for the game's textures but the shading throughput limits high-detail rendering at high resolutions. The GTX 1070's DirectX 12 support (12_1) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure the game runs without API limitations, but the data shows the card is the primary constraint at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1494th out of 1769 tested combinations, which places it in the 15.5th percentile of all tested pairings. This low rank is surprising given the CPU's strong 82nd percentile standing and the GPU's mid-pack 51st percentile. The discrepancy suggests that the GTX 1070 drags the overall combo down significantly, as the CPU alone would rank much higher.

Looking at measured FPS, the combo's ranking makes sense when compared to the game's demands. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 85.8 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. At 4K Ultra, it drops to 31.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold most players expect. The rank of 1494 out of 1769 indicates that 275 other combos perform worse, but the vast majority of tested systems outperform this pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals score within 0.5% of each other, yet the combo rank is low because the GPU is the limiting factor. This is a classic case where a modern mid-range CPU is paired with an older mid-range GPU, and the game's benchmark results reflect the GPU's age more than the CPU's capability.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck clearly. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 185.9 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 116.4 FPS (a 37.4% reduction); at 4K Low, it falls to 60.8 FPS (a 67.3% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario — the CPU has headroom, but the GPU's rendering throughput scales inversely with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the drop is more severe: from 85.8 FPS at 1080p to 53.2 FPS at 1440p (a 38% drop) and then to 31.4 FPS at 4K (a 63.4% drop from 1080p). The near-linear relationship between pixel count and FPS confirms the GPU is the limiting component across all settings. The CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock are not the constraint; if they were, the FPS would remain flat as resolution increases.

The data implies that players running at 1080p can enjoy high refresh rates (185.9 FPS at Low, 131.2 at Medium), but at 4K, even Low settings only reach 60.8 FPS. The GTX 1070's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's textures at all resolutions, but the compute units are overwhelmed at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers: Low 185.9 FPS, Medium 131.2 FPS, High 92.6 FPS, and Ultra 85.8 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is just 6.8 FPS (7.3%), while the gap between Low and Medium is 54.7 FPS (41.7%) — this suggests Ultra settings add minimal visual benefit over High but cost performance.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 116.4 FPS, Medium 84.7 FPS, High 56.0 FPS, and Ultra 53.2 FPS. The High-to-Ultra gap narrows to 2.8 FPS (5.0%), while Medium to High drops 28.7 FPS (33.9%). The diminishing returns from Medium to High are larger here than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 60.8 FPS, Medium 43.1 FPS, High 29.4 FPS, and Ultra 31.4 FPS. Notably, Ultra (31.4 FPS) is actually 2.0 FPS higher than High (29.4 FPS) — this anomaly suggests that Ultra settings may enable different rendering paths or that the benchmark run at High hit an outlier. The Medium-to-High drop of 13.7 FPS (31.8%) indicates the GPU struggles with higher detail at 4K.

Across all resolutions, Low settings provide roughly double the FPS of Ultra: 2.17x at 1080p, 2.19x at 1440p, and 1.94x at 4K. This consistent ratio reinforces that the GPU's shading units are the primary constraint.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS, the data shows that 1080p Medium (131.2 FPS) and High (92.6 FPS) both exceed this threshold comfortably, while Ultra (85.8 FPS) still maintains a playable frame rate. At 1440p, Medium (84.7 FPS) is the best choice for smooth gameplay, as High (56.0 FPS) and Ultra (53.2 FPS) fall below 60 FPS.

At 4K, only Low (60.8 FPS) achieves the 60 FPS target, while Medium (43.1 FPS) and Ultra (31.4 FPS) require compromises. Given that High (29.4 FPS) performs worse than Ultra (31.4 FPS) in the measured data, players at 4K should select Ultra over High if they must raise settings — the benchmark suggests Ultra provides better performance in this specific case.

The optimal experience per the measured rows is 1080p Ultra at 85.8 FPS, which balances visual fidelity with smoothness. For 1440p users, Medium at 84.7 FPS offers the best frame rate while maintaining reasonable detail. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle Ultra settings without dipping below 85 FPS, and 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for higher-resolution displays.