Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator’s measured performance with the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, but capable of extreme frame rates at lower presets. The data indicates that this combination offers a wide performance envelope, from 71.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to 365.1 FPS at 1080p Low, making it versatile for different display and refresh rate targets.

Settings Recommendations

For 4K displays, the measured rows show that the High preset delivers 77.5 FPS, which is the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness at this resolution. The Ultra preset drops to 71.8 FPS, a 7.4% reduction from High, while Medium produces 109.3 FPS. Low at 4K yields 152.6 FPS, but the visual compromise is unnecessary for a simulation title where clarity helps with part identification. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot for 4K, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 147.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra runs at 137.6 FPS, a 6.6% drop from High, while Medium hits 210.8 FPS. Low reaches 295.3 FPS, but the gap between High and Ultra is small enough that High is recommended unless you specifically want the maximum shadow and reflection quality. The 1440p Medium preset offers over 200 FPS, which is useful for competitive play, but the simulation genre benefits more from consistent high detail.

For 1920x1080, the measured results show that High runs at 234.9 FPS and Ultra at 221.3 FPS. The difference between these two is only 5.8%, so Ultra is a viable choice for 1080p users with 240 Hz displays. Medium and Low reach 322.2 FPS and 365.1 FPS respectively, which are excessive for most monitors but useful for benchmarking or future-proofing. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra is the best experience here, as it maintains a high frame rate without sacrificing the visual polish that makes the game’s PC-building interface readable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for Pc Building Simulator’s detailed 3D models and textures, which can consume significant VRAM at higher resolutions. The GPU’s base clock is 2295 MHz, boosting to 2550 MHz, and its 10240 shading units handle the game’s rendering load efficiently.

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern with settings. At 4K, dropping from Ultra to Low increases average FPS from 71.8 to 152.6, a 112.5% improvement. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, as reducing settings directly translates to higher frame rates. At 1080p, the same settings reduction yields a 65% gain (from 221.3 to 365.1), suggesting that the CPU begins to play a larger role at lower resolutions.

The GPU’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 816.0 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient for this simulation, which is not graphically intensive compared to AAA shooters. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are largely unused in this title, as the game does not employ ray tracing or DLSS features. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die (5 nm process) provide ample headroom, and the measured results show that the card is never the bottleneck at 1080p, where even Ultra settings exceed 220 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 144 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 147.3 FPS, which is just above the 144 FPS target. For 4K, no preset reaches 144 FPS; the closest is Low at 152.6 FPS, but that sacrifices visual quality. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for high refresh rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its closest rival in this game?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489) and 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086). These deltas are small, so in-game performance differences are likely minimal.

Q: Is the Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads produce a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21279, which places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (365.1) suggests the CPU can keep up, but the 4.60 GHz boost clock is the key factor for single-threaded performance.

Q: What settings should I use for a 4K 60 Hz display?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 yields 71.8 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. If you prefer higher frame rates, the Medium preset at 109.3 FPS provides a significant margin while still looking good. High at 77.5 FPS is also a solid choice.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 295.3 FPS versus 137.6 FPS on Ultra, a 114.6% increase. This demonstrates the GPU’s scaling potential, but the visual trade-off is substantial.

Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM matter for this game?

A: The 16 GB GDDR6X memory is overkill for Pc Building Simulator, as the game’s textures are not demanding. However, the high bandwidth (736.3 GB/s) ensures no stuttering at 4K Ultra, and the capacity provides headroom for future updates or mods.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS across presets is: Low 152.6, Medium 109.3, High 77.5, and Ultra 71.8. The scaling from Ultra to Low is nearly linear: Medium is 52.2% faster than Ultra, High is 7.9% faster than Ultra, and Low is 112.5% faster than Ultra. These numbers show that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K, with each step down in settings providing a meaningful frame rate boost.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 295.3, Medium 210.8, High 147.3, and Ultra 137.6. The jump from High to Ultra is only 7.0%, while Medium is 43.1% faster than High. Low is more than double the Ultra frame rate, indicating that the game’s shadow and post-processing effects have a large impact at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the numbers are: Low 365.1, Medium 322.2, High 234.9, and Ultra 221.3. The gap between Medium and High is 37.2%, while High to Ultra is 6.1%. Low is 65.0% faster than Ultra. The smaller relative differences at 1080p suggest that the CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, becomes more relevant here, though the GPU still leads.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i5-13400F and RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 123rd out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong balance between the CPU’s 82nd percentile performance and the GPU’s 88th percentile standing. The combo’s high rank is driven by the GPU’s ability to push high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p, while the CPU’s 4.60 GHz boost clock prevents it from being a bottleneck in this simulation.

The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13620H, has an average score of 25201, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-13400F’s 25236. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, 0.5% higher, while the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103, 0.5% lower. These differences are within noise, so the CPU choice has minimal impact on the overall ranking. The GPU’s nearest rivals show a similar pattern: the RX 6900 XT is 0.2% lower, the Radeon Pro W6600M is 0.4% lower, and the RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% lower.

The rank of 123 out of 1769 implies that this setup is better than the vast majority of tested hardware for this game, but there are 122 combos that achieve higher frame rates, likely featuring more powerful CPUs or GPUs. The data shows that this combo is well-optimized for Pc Building Simulator, with no obvious weak link in the chain.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 or DDR5) provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the RTX 4080 SUPER. In Pc Building Simulator, which is a simulation title with moderate CPU demands, the processor’s single-thread performance is crucial.

The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3004 indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for the game’s simulation logic and UI rendering. The 16 threads help with background tasks, but the game does not appear to scale beyond a few cores based on the measured FPS trends. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 365.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor.

The CPU’s 65 W TDP is modest for a desktop part, and its 10 nm process (Intel’s node) keeps thermals manageable. However, the processor is not overclockable (multiplier unlocked is false), so its 4.60 GHz boost clock is the maximum ceiling. In the context of this game, the i5-13400F provides ample headroom, as the measured FPS at 1440p Ultra (137.6) is still well above the 60 FPS target, and the CPU’s 82nd percentile ranking confirms it is a solid mid-range choice for this pairing.