Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, shows a distinct performance profile when paired with the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB. The benchmark results reveal a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while the CPU demonstrates ample headroom to drive high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, contextualizes the combo's standing among other tested configurations, and examines the specific roles of the processor and graphics card in this workload.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo in Pc Building Simulator shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system produces an average of 77.1 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Ultra preset, the average drops to 47.9 FPS, representing a significant reduction. The jump to 3840x2160 at Ultra yields an average of only 22.5 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable playability.

This scaling behavior is a strong indicator that the limiting component shifts as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to suggest that the Intel Core i5-13400F is doing its job, providing enough processing power to keep the GPU fed. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is approximately 38%, which is a substantial hit. The further drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is another 53%, culminating in a 4K performance level that is less than one-third of the 1080p result.

The pattern across all settings is consistent. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 156.4 FPS, but at 4K Low, it falls to 50.3 FPS. This indicates that even at the lowest graphical fidelity, the resolution itself imposes a heavy load that the RTX 3050 4 GB cannot overcome. The 4 GB memory buffer is a likely contributor to this, as higher resolutions demand more video memory for textures and framebuffers, which can bottleneck performance when capacity is exhausted.

The data points to a system that is GPU-limited at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's performance is not the primary constraint in these scenarios, as the frame rates scale downwards in a manner consistent with the increased pixel count and memory pressure on the graphics card. At 1080p, the system is more balanced, though the GPU is still likely the primary limiting factor at higher settings, given the relatively modest 50th percentile ranking of the RTX 3050 4 GB among all GPUs. The 4K High result of 27.2 FPS and the 4K Ultra result of 22.5 FPS are both well below playable standards, confirming that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS is 77.1 at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset.

Q: How does the performance at 1440p compare to 1080p on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 47.4, which is significantly lower than the 81.5 FPS average at 1920x1080 High. This represents a substantial drop of roughly 42%.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 50.3 on Low settings. At High and Ultra settings, the averages fall to 27.2 and 22.5 FPS, respectively, which are not smooth playable frame rates.

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

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 156.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How large is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low is 99.1, while on Ultra it is 47.9. This indicates that the Ultra preset is roughly 52% slower than the Low preset at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU appear to be a bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The frame rates at 4K are consistently low across all settings, indicating the graphics card's limitations in handling the pixel count and memory load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB holds a rank of 1597 out of 1769 total combos. This places it in the lower percentile of tested systems, indicating that its overall performance in this game is below the median. While the CPU itself is a strong performer, ranking in the 82nd percentile against all other CPUs, the GPU is a limiting factor for this simulation title.

The combo's low rank is primarily attributable to the graphics card's modest capabilities. The RTX 3050 4 GB sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, suggesting it is an average performer overall. When paired with a strong CPU in a simulation game that may not be heavily multi-threaded, the GPU's weaknesses become more apparent at higher resolutions. The rank of 1597 out of 1769 suggests that the majority of other tested combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this game.

This ranking does not reflect poorly on the CPU. The data indicates that the processor is not the primary cause of the low rank. Instead, the graphics card's 4 GB of memory and its overall compute power limit the system's ability to maintain high frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions. For users seeking higher performance in Pc Building Simulator, the benchmark data suggests that a more powerful GPU would be a more impactful upgrade than a faster processor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS for this combo is extensive, covering three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. With Low settings, the average FPS is 156.4, which is exceptionally high and indicates a very smooth experience. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 112.3 FPS, still a very playable frame rate. High settings yield an average of 81.5 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 77.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a performance penalty of roughly 51%.

At 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. The Low preset averages 99.1 FPS, which is still quite good. Medium settings average 73.1 FPS, while High settings average 47.4 FPS. Interestingly, the Ultra preset at 1440p averages 47.9 FPS, which is nearly identical to the High preset result. This suggests that the GPU is becoming heavily saturated at this resolution, and the difference between High and Ultra settings has a minimal impact on frame rate, possibly due to memory limitations or shader complexity.

The 3840x2160 results are consistently low across all presets. Low settings achieve an average of 50.3 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium settings drop to 40.1 FPS, High settings to 27.2 FPS, and Ultra settings to 22.5 FPS. The substantial drops at 4K, even from Low to Medium, underscore the GPU's inability to handle the 4K pixel count. The data across all resolutions shows a clear trend: the graphics card is the decisive factor in performance, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at every setting.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This processor is a strong performer in general benchmarks, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and a single-core score of 3004. Its Geekbench scores are 10971 for multi-core and 2301 for single-core. These numbers indicate a capable processor with both high multi-threaded throughput and strong single-thread performance.

In Pc Building Simulator, the role of the CPU is to manage the simulation logic, game state, and draw calls. The high single-thread performance, evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 960 and Passmark single-thread score of 3634, is beneficial for games that rely on a few primary threads. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to suggest that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output. At 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop significantly, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 10 cores provide ample resources for the game's demands. The fact that the system can achieve 156.4 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the CPU is fully capable of handling high frame rate scenarios. The percentile ranking of the CPU (82nd among all CPUs) versus the GPU (50th among all GPUs) further supports the conclusion that the graphics card is the weak link in this pairing. The CPU's performance is more than sufficient for this title, and any frame rate limitations observed are due to the RTX 3050 4 GB.