Pc Building Simulator

FAQ

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

A: The Core i5-13400F posts an average benchmark score of 25236, placing it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25201) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365). Its multi-threaded 3DMark score of 7314 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 indicate strong parallel performance.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards in the database?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti holds an 87th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086. It is essentially tied with the RTX 4080 (52085, 0% delta), sits 0.8% behind the RX 7700S (52505), and leads the RTX A1000 by 2.5% (50826).

Q: What are the key specifications of the CPU for gaming workloads?

A: The 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 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It ranks in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti comes with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. This configuration supports high-resolution textures without capacity concerns.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this specific game?

A: Among 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 148th. This places it comfortably within the top 10% of all tested configurations for this simulation title.

Q: What is the GPU's transistor count and die size?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti uses the GB203 chip with 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. The transistor density is 120.6 million per square millimeter.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM is more than sufficient for Pc Building Simulator, a title that does not demand extreme memory capacity. The 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures texture streaming and asset loading remain fluid even at high settings. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz, the GPU delivers consistent performance across the measured scenarios.

The GPU's raw compute capability is substantial: 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs produce a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput reaches 43.94 TFLOPS, which translates to effortless handling of this simulation's rendering workload. The 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores provide headroom for any ray-traced or AI-enhanced features, though the measured data does not indicate their activation in this game.

Benchmark results reinforce the GPU's tier. The PassMark G3D score of 32974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 position it at the 87th percentile overall. Its average benchmark score of 52086 is virtually identical to the RTX 4080 (52085), confirming that this GPU performs at the previous generation's flagship level. The GPU is the clear performance driver here, as evidenced by the large FPS swings when settings change at the same resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 364.3 at 1920x1080 to 151.2 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 58.5%. This steep falloff is typical of a GPU-limited scenario where pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck.

At Ultra settings, the pattern shifts. The 1080p result of 213.4 FPS falls to 132.8 at 1440p and 73.9 at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure represents only 34.6% of the 1080p Ultra score. This larger relative drop compared to Low settings suggests that the higher quality presets increase GPU load disproportionately, confirming that the RTX 5070 Ti is the limiting component as resolution climbs.

The Medium and High settings follow the same trajectory. Medium goes from 318.6 FPS at 1080p to 105.1 at 4K (67.0% drop), while High goes from 227.6 to 75.7 (66.8% drop). These consistent scaling patterns indicate that the i5-13400F is not constraining performance at any resolution; if the CPU were the bottleneck, the 1080p numbers would show less variation between settings. The data clearly shows a GPU-bound configuration across the entire resolution range.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates. Low settings produce 364.3 FPS, Medium yields 318.6 FPS, High achieves 227.6 FPS, and Ultra reaches 213.4 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p exceeds 200 FPS, making this resolution entirely GPU-limited with massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low settings hit 286 FPS, Medium produces 198.9 FPS, High delivers 140.6 FPS, and Ultra achieves 132.8 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 7.8 FPS at this resolution, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest quality preset.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings still manage 151.2 FPS, Medium drops to 105.1 FPS, High falls to 75.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 73.9 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 1.8 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset's additional visual features come at a negligible cost but also provide minimal benefit in this title.

The progression across settings at each resolution shows consistent behavior: Low to Medium provides the largest FPS jump, Medium to High is a moderate step, and High to Ultra is the smallest increment. This pattern holds at all three resolutions, demonstrating predictable scaling that users can rely on when adjusting quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-13400F and RTX 5070 Ti ranks 148th out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 8.4% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the game's modest CPU demands; the i5-13400F's 82nd percentile CPU ranking does not hold back the GPU's 87th percentile performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this conclusion. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and Geekbench multi-core score of 10971 are more than adequate for a simulation title that primarily relies on single-threaded logic and GPU rendering. The CPU's single-thread performance, as shown by the 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and PassMark single-thread score of 3634, ensures that game logic and UI interactions remain responsive.

This rank of 148 suggests that the pairing is well balanced for this specific game. The GPU's 87th percentile standing is the primary driver of the combo's position, while the CPU's 82nd percentile provides sufficient support without becoming a limiting factor. Users seeking higher ranks would need to upgrade the GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom based on the measured FPS data.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend on the target display. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings at 213.4 FPS are the clear choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as the performance cost from High (227.6 FPS) is only 14.2 FPS. The visual quality improvement from Ultra justifies this small trade-off.

For 2560x1440, High settings at 140.6 FPS provide the best balance. Ultra is only 7.8 FPS slower at 132.8 FPS, but the marginal visual gains are minimal in this simulation genre. Medium at 198.9 FPS is available for competitive play, though the genre does not demand esports-level frame rates.

At 3840x2160, High settings at 75.7 FPS are recommended as the primary choice. Ultra at 73.9 FPS offers no meaningful advantage for a 1.8 FPS difference. Medium at 105.1 FPS is the better option for users who prioritize smoothness over maximum visual fidelity. Low at 151.2 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 144Hz 4K display and prefers frame rate over quality.

The data indicates that High is the sweet spot preset across all resolutions. It consistently delivers playable frame rates even at 4K, while Medium provides a significant FPS buffer at 1440p and above. The Ultra preset's additional cost is not justified by its measured performance delta.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F serves as a capable supporting component in this pairing. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, based on the Raptor Lake architecture, provide ample parallel processing for simulation workloads. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain data locality, while the 2.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks ensure responsive single-threaded performance when needed.

CPU benchmark data confirms its capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21279 and 3DMark max-threads score of 7307 indicate strong multi-threaded throughput. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and Geekbench multi-core score of 10971 further validate this. Single-threaded performance is equally solid: 3DMark single-thread at 960, Cinebench R23 single-core at 3004, and Geekbench single-core at 2301.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU limitation; even at 1080p Low settings with 364.3 FPS, the CPU keeps pace. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking versus the 87th percentile GPU ranking creates a slight imbalance, but the simulation genre favors GPU rendering for the visual fidelity that defines the experience.

The CPU's 65W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible choice for various system builds. Its nearest rivals—the i7-13620H (0.1% ahead) and Ryzen 5 5600X3D (0.5% ahead)—show that this processor sits at a performance plateau where small differences do not affect real-world gaming outcomes. For this specific game, the i5-13400F provides all the computational headroom required.