Pc Building Simulator

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F sits at the heart of this configuration with a 10-core, 16-thread layout based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide the computational headroom needed for a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, which relies heavily on CPU-driven logic for component compatibility checks, power draw calculations, and thermal modeling. The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close at hand, reducing latency in scenarios where the simulation updates dozens of virtual components simultaneously.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-13400F demonstrates balanced single-threaded and multi-threaded capability. Its 3dmark single-thread score of 960 and multi-thread score of 7307 indicate that the CPU can handle both the frame-by-frame decision-making and the background simulation threads that Pc Building Simulator generates. The Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: a single-core score of 3004 and multi-core score of 21279 show that the processor scales well across its 16 threads, which matters when the game simulates multiple PC builds in parallel or when the user has several system monitoring windows open.

The 3dmark 16-thread score of 7314 is nearly identical to the max-thread score of 7307, suggesting that the CPU's performance ceiling is reached with 16 threads and that additional threads would not yield meaningful gains. This is relevant for Pc Building Simulator, which typically does not push beyond 8-16 threads in normal gameplay. The 2-thread score of 1880 and 8-thread score of 5591 show a predictable scaling pattern — roughly tripling performance from 2 to 8 threads — which aligns with the game's moderate thread utilization.

Relative to other CPUs in the benchmark database, the i5-13400F ranks in the 82nd percentile, placing it ahead of most desktop processors. Its average benchmark score of 25236 sits within a tight cluster of rivals: it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201), 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9474F (25103) and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099), while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5% (25365). This grouping indicates that the i5-13400F's overall compute capability is competitive with a wide range of modern chips, though none of these rivals lead by more than a fraction of a percent.

The 65W TDP and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support mean the CPU pairs well with mid-range motherboards, and its PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes ensures that the GPU has access to high-bandwidth connectivity. The processor's 10 nm process node and 215 mm² die size reflect a modern manufacturing approach that balances power efficiency with performance.

# FAQ

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

A: The i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25236 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H's 25201, making it the nearest competitor. It also edges out the AMD EPYC 9474F and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.5% each, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D leads the i5-13400F by 0.5% with a score of 25365.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance, and why does it matter for this game?

A: The i5-13400F scores 960 in 3dmark single-thread and 3004 in Cinebench R23 single-core. In Pc Building Simulator, single-threaded performance handles the main game loop, UI responsiveness, and individual component interactions, so these scores indicate smooth interaction when dragging parts into a build.

Q: Does the CPU scale well with additional threads for simulation workloads?

A: Yes. The 3dmark scores show 1880 for 2 threads, 3459 for 4 threads, 5591 for 8 threads, and 7314 for 16 threads. This near-linear scaling up to 16 threads means the CPU efficiently distributes the game's background simulation tasks, such as calculating temperatures and power consumption for each virtual component.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average benchmark score of 16074, which is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700, both scoring 16351, by 1.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's overall standing among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, placing it in the upper-middle tier. Its 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 and Passmark G3D score of 14111 demonstrate competent DirectX 12 performance, though newer cards in the database outrank it.

Q: How does the combo rank within the full test database?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 1472 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This rank reflects the pairing of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-tier GPU, which limits overall performance in GPU-bound scenarios.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1472 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the pairing in the 17th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 83% of tested combos deliver higher frame rates in this game. The rank is somewhat surprising given that the CPU sits in the 82nd percentile and the GPU in the 58th percentile individually — the combination underperforms relative to what the component-level percentiles might suggest.

The reason becomes clear when examining the benchmark data. The i5-13400F's multi-threaded capabilities (3dmark max-thread score of 7307, Cinebench R23 multi-core of 21279) are more than sufficient for Pc Building Simulator's simulation logic. However, the RTX 2060's Passmark G3D score of 14111 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 place it firmly in mid-range territory. In a game that renders a 3D workshop environment with real-time component models, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings.

The combo's low rank also reflects the fact that many tested configurations in the database pair higher-tier GPUs with similar or better CPUs. Since the database includes 1769 combos, and this one ranks at 1472, there are 297 configurations that perform worse — likely older or lower-end pairings. This positions the i5-13400F + RTX 2060 as a workable but not outstanding combination for this specific title.

Data from the measured FPS confirms the rank. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 208.2 FPS, which is smooth, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 30.1 FPS, which is borderline playable. These results align with a combo that sits in the lower third of the database — competent at lower resolutions and settings, but struggling at the high end.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator spans three resolutions and four quality settings, providing a comprehensive view of how this combo performs across the spectrum.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 208.2 FPS average
• Medium: 144.2 FPS average
• High: 104.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 97.9 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. The jump from Low to Ultra costs roughly 53% of the frame rate (from 208.2 down to 97.9), yet even the Ultra setting maintains nearly 100 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The incremental drops from Low to Medium (64 FPS difference) and Medium to High (39.8 FPS difference) are larger than the High to Ultra drop (6.5 FPS difference), suggesting that the Ultra preset adds minimal additional GPU load over High in this game.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 130 FPS average
• Medium: 88.6 FPS average
• High: 65.8 FPS average
• Ultra: 58.8 FPS average

At 1440p, performance scales down predictably. Low settings still produce a very playable 130 FPS, while Ultra dips to 58.8 FPS — just under the 60 FPS mark. The High setting's 65.8 FPS offers a comfortable margin above 60, making it the sweet spot for 1440p gaming with this combo. The gap between High and Ultra (7 FPS) is smaller than the gap between Medium and High (22.8 FPS), indicating diminishing returns from the highest preset.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 65 FPS average
• Medium: 45.9 FPS average
• High: 33.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 30.1 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 2060's 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become clear bottlenecks. Low settings achieve a playable 65 FPS, but Medium drops to 45.9 FPS and High/Ultra fall into the low 30s. The 4K results show a stark contrast to 1080p: the difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34.9 FPS (a 54% reduction), whereas at 1080p the same settings gap is 110.3 FPS (a 53% reduction in relative terms, but a much larger absolute drop).

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals how the system scales and which component becomes the limiting factor. Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS across all settings drops by roughly 37-40%. For example, High settings go from 104.4 FPS at 1080p to 65.8 FPS at 1440p — a 38.2 FPS or 36.6% reduction. Low settings drop from 208.2 to 130 FPS, a 78.2 FPS or 37.6% reduction.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is more aggressive. High settings fall from 65.8 to 33.2 FPS, a 32.6 FPS or 49.5% reduction. Low settings drop from 130 to 65 FPS, exactly halving the frame rate. This steeper decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is hitting its memory bandwidth and shading limits — the RTX 2060's 192-bit bus and 6 GB VRAM are strained by the 8.3 million pixels at 2160p.

The pattern across all settings tells a clear story. At 1080p, the i5-13400F's strong single-threaded performance (960 in 3dmark single-thread) keeps the CPU from bottlenecking, allowing the GPU to run at high utilization. The 208.2 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at this resolution. However, at 4K Ultra, the 30.1 FPS result indicates the GPU is fully saturated, with the 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 80.64 GPixel/s pixel rate proving insufficient for the resolution and quality combination.

The resolution scaling also highlights the GPU's architectural limits. The RTX 2060's 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are competitive for its class, but the 12 nm Turing process and 160W TDP cap its ability to maintain high frame rates as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. Meanwhile, the CPU's performance remains relatively constant across resolutions — the simulation logic doesn't change with resolution, so the i5-13400F's load stays steady while the GPU's workload increases dramatically.

In practical terms, this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers 97.9-208.2 FPS depending on settings. At 1440p, it remains viable with High settings (65.8 FPS) but struggles at Ultra (58.8 FPS). At 4K, only Low settings (65 FPS) provide a playable experience. The data suggests that users who prioritize higher resolutions should consider a stronger GPU, while those sticking to 1080p or 1440p will find this combo well-balanced for Pc Building Simulator.