Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination lands at rank 2858 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This pairing, built on Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture and NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace generation, produces playable but not exceptional frame rates across the board. The data shows a combo that is heavily skewed toward 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers smooth performance, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2858 out of 3723 tested combinations places it in the 23rd percentile of all tested pairings for this game. This is a modest standing, reflecting a system that is capable of running Pc Building Simulator comfortably at mainstream resolutions but does not compete with high-end configurations. The CPU and GPU individually sit in the mid-range of their respective benchmarks, and their combined performance in this simulation title mirrors that positioning.

To contextualize the CPU’s contribution, the Core i5-13400F achieves an average benchmark score of 25292, which places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (0% delta), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% delta). This indicates that the i5-13400F is essentially performance-equivalent to these alternatives, with deltas under half a percent in either direction.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060 posts an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% delta). The GPU’s deltaPct values are similarly negligible, meaning the RTX 4060 sits in a crowded field where a few points separate competitors. The combo’s overall rank reflects this mid-pack hardware pairing, which delivers consistent but unremarkable results in Pc Building Simulator.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 18,900 million transistors packed into a 159 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. These specifications support a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 15.11 TFLOPS.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role is evident from the measured FPS data across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 delivers 178 FPS on Low settings, 140 FPS on Medium, 107 FPS on High, and 101 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the GPU is more than sufficient for 1080p gaming, maintaining high frame rates even at maximum quality settings. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 126 FPS on Low, 96 FPS on Medium, 73 FPS on High, and 70 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results remain playable, with the Medium preset offering a solid 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060 begins to show its limitations. The average frame rates are 74 FPS on Low, 56 FPS on Medium, 43 FPS on High, and 41 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K provides a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are adequate for this simulation title, but the data indicates that 4K gaming requires dropping to Low settings to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS. The boost clock of 2460 MHz drives performance in lighter scenes, but the overall bandwidth constraints become apparent at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the strongest resolution, with average frame rates ranging from 101 FPS on Ultra to 178 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, averages range from 70 FPS on Ultra to 126 FPS on Low, while 3840x2160 drops to 41 FPS on Ultra and 74 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639, which is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (-0.2% delta). It is also within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon 780M, AMD Radeon Pro 560, and AMD Radeon Pro 460 scores.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The Core i5-13400F scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3191 in single-core, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, has an identical average score of 25284, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor in this simulation title.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS, while High and Ultra provide 73 FPS and 70 FPS respectively. The data suggests Medium offers the best balance for smooth play at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS with an average of 74 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 43 FPS and 41 FPS respectively, indicating 4K is only playable at Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance impact this game?

A: The CPU scores 7314 in 3DMark 16-thread tests and 7307 in max-thread tests, with a PassMark multithread score of 25032. These results show strong multi-core capability, which supports the simulation-heavy gameplay of Pc Building Simulator.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 and i5-13400F combination delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 178 FPS, making it the fastest configuration tested. Medium settings produce an average of 140 FPS with a minimum of 119 FPS and a maximum of 161 FPS. High settings drop to 107 FPS average, while Ultra maintains 101 FPS average. These numbers indicate that even at maximum quality, the combo easily exceeds 100 FPS at 1080p, providing a smooth experience for simulation enthusiasts.

The 2560x1440 results show a step down in performance but remain solidly playable. Low settings average 126 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS and a maximum of 110 FPS. High settings produce 73 FPS average, and Ultra matches closely at 70 FPS average. The gap between Medium and High is significant, with a 23 FPS difference, suggesting that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for 1440p gaming on this hardware.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 74 FPS, which is the only 4K preset above 60 FPS. Medium averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and a maximum of 65 FPS, placing it on the edge of playability. High settings drop to 43 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS average. The performance degradation from 1440p to 4K is steep, with Ultra settings losing 29 FPS on average. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming requires significant settings compromises, and even then, the frame rates are inconsistent.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size, supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration provides solid multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is to handle the simulation logic, which includes physics calculations and system management tasks. The benchmark data shows the CPU performs well in multi-threaded workloads, with a PassMark multithread score of 25032 and a 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314. These results place the i5-13400F in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, scores identically at 25284, while the Intel Core 5 120 is only 0.3% faster at 25362.

The CPU’s single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1996. This ensures that the game’s primary thread runs smoothly, allowing the GPU to maintain consistent frame rates. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for background tasks, and the 20 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency in simulation-heavy scenes. The data indicates that the i5-13400F is well-matched to the RTX 4060, with neither component bottlenecking the other in this title.

Settings Recommendations

For the best gaming experience with this combo, the measured FPS data points to specific settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 101 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides excellent visual quality. However, the Medium preset at 140 FPS offers a smoother experience with a 39 FPS advantage over Ultra, making it the recommended choice for players prioritizing frame rate stability over maximum graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset stands out as the optimal configuration. It delivers 96 FPS average with a minimum of 82 FPS, providing a consistent experience above 60 FPS. The High preset at 73 FPS is also playable, but the 23 FPS drop from Medium to High may be noticeable in fast-moving scenes. The Ultra preset at 70 FPS is nearly identical to High, offering minimal visual improvement for the performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only configuration that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 74 FPS. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS, which may result in stuttering during intense simulation moments. High and Ultra settings at 43 FPS and 41 FPS respectively are not recommended, as they fall well below the 60 FPS target. For 4K gaming, the data suggests accepting the visual compromises of Low settings to achieve playable frame rates.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most balanced performance-to-quality ratio. At 1080p it provides 140 FPS, at 1440p it delivers 96 FPS with tight minimums, and even at 4K it maintains a playable 56 FPS average. The measured minimum FPS values for Medium settings—119 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 48 FPS at 4K—show consistent frame delivery without severe drops. This makes Medium the safest recommendation for players who want smooth performance without excessive graphical compromises.