Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: Intel Core i5-14400F + AMD Radeon RX 9060

This combo ranks 1710th out of 3002 tested configurations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The pairing of Intel's 10-core Raptor Lake refresh CPU with AMD's RDNA 4.0 entry-level GPU produces playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows a clear ceiling at 4K where the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The measured results across twelve resolution/settings combinations reveal a system that excels in high-refresh 1080p gaming but struggles to maintain smooth performance at Ultra settings in 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1710th position out of 3002 combos places this configuration in the 43rd percentile of all tested pairings in Pc Building Simulator. This ranking reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing: the CPU performs well above average in synthetic benchmarks, while the GPU sits near the middle of the pack. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors indicates strong computational headroom, but the GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all graphics cards tempers the overall gaming potential.

Benchmark results show the CPU averaging 32279 points across all tests, which is remarkably close to its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U scores 32233 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226 (0.2% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32354 (0.2% ahead). The Intel Core i7-12800H trails at 32121, putting this CPU 0.5% ahead. These sub-1% deltas indicate the i5-14400F sits in an extremely tight performance cluster where no single rival holds a meaningful advantage in aggregate benchmarks.

For the GPU, the RX 9060 averages 16014 points across its benchmark suite. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129 (0.7% ahead), while the AMD Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 score 15862 and 15852 respectively (both 1% behind). The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 trails at 15679, 2.1% behind. This places the RX 9060 in a competitive bracket where the RTX 3060 Ti edges it out slightly, but the gap is negligible in real-world gaming terms.

The combo's mid-pack ranking makes sense given the GPU's modest VRAM allocation and the simulation genre's tendency to favor consistent frame delivery over raw peak performance. The data suggests this system targets 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K, which aligns with the measured FPS results.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the GPU core operates between 1700 MHz base and 2990 MHz boost, with a 2400 MHz game clock. This configuration produces 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 8 GB allocation becomes a limiting factor at 4K resolution. The measured data shows a dramatic performance cliff between 1440p and 4K: at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 74 at 1440p to 39 at 4K, a 47% reduction. This steep decline indicates the GPU is running out of both memory bandwidth and capacity at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 59th percentile ranking among all graphics cards places it below the median, which is reflected in the 4K results. At 4K Ultra, the system manages only 39 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for simulation games. Even at 4K High, the average of 41 FPS remains sub-60. The 4K Low setting produces 82 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle 4K when settings are reduced, but the visual compromise is substantial.

The RDNA 4.0 architecture with 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provides adequate compute for the game's simulation workload. The 28 ray tracing cores are present but Pc Building Simulator does not appear to stress this feature heavily based on the measured results. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, though the benchmark data suggests the game runs primarily on standard rasterization paths.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 118 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The High preset achieves 124 FPS, a marginal improvement over Ultra, while Medium reaches 175 FPS and Low hits 247 FPS. For 1080p users, Ultra is the recommended choice because the 118 FPS average leaves substantial headroom while delivering maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces 74 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced interaction. The High preset achieves 78 FPS, while Medium reaches 111 FPS and Low hits 156 FPS. The recommendation here is High, as it provides a 78 FPS average with better visual fidelity than Medium while maintaining smooth performance. The difference between High and Ultra is only 4 FPS, so users prioritizing visual quality could opt for Ultra, but High offers the best balance.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Ultra preset averages only 39 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. High achieves 41 FPS, still sub-60. Medium reaches 58 FPS, which approaches playability but with noticeable frame pacing issues (min FPS of 49). Low produces 82 FPS, which is smooth but requires significant visual compromises. For 4K, the recommended preset is Medium, as it provides the best balance between visual quality and performance, though users seeking consistent 60+ FPS should consider Low or dropping to 1440p.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Pc Building Simulator?

A: This combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1710th out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14400F averages 32279 benchmark points. It sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354), and Intel Core i7-12800H (32121), showing no significant aggregate performance gap.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 118 FPS average, making it the recommended choice since it provides maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth performance above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K Ultra, the system averages 39 FPS, which is below playable standards. The Medium preset at 4K reaches 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, while Low achieves 82 FPS. For smooth 4K gaming, users should use Medium or Low presets.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 9060 averages 16014 benchmark points, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, putting the RX 9060 0.7% behind. This difference is negligible in real-world gaming scenarios.

Q: What is the CPU's architecture and core configuration?

A: The i5-14400F uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, featuring 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how performance scales across resolutions and what this indicates about the system's bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS transitions from 247 at 1080p to 156 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 82 at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the progression goes from 118 at 1080p to 74 at 1440p (37% drop) and then to 39 at 4K (47% drop). This consistent scaling pattern across settings suggests the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The scaling ratio between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 247/82, or approximately 3.0x, which is close to the 4x pixel count difference but not equal. This indicates that while the GPU is heavily stressed at 4K, the CPU still provides some frame delivery overhead. At Ultra settings, the 1080p to 4K ratio is 118/39, or approximately 3.0x as well, showing similar scaling behavior.

The 1440p results show the system performing well within the GPU's capabilities. At Medium settings, 1440p averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS, suggesting consistent frame delivery. The 4K Medium results show 58 FPS average with a 49 FPS minimum, indicating the GPU is near its limit at this resolution and settings combination.

The data suggests that the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become the primary constraints. The steep performance drop from 1440p to 4K indicates that users should target 1440p as the maximum resolution for this combo, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium settings where frame rates remain playable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides 10 cores and 16 threads from its Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The base clock of 2.50 GHz boosts to 4.70 GHz, and the CPU includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache along with 1.25 MB L2 cache per core and 80 KB L1 cache per core. The 65W TDP indicates efficient power draw, and the CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role appears to be providing consistent frame delivery rather than pushing maximum frame rates. The benchmark data shows the CPU achieves 21645 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 points in single-core tests, indicating strong multi-threaded performance for simulation workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 25470 and single-thread score of 3701 further confirm the CPU's capability.

The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors suggests it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database. However, the measured FPS results show that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 247 FPS, which is well above what the GPU alone could produce, indicating the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

The nearest rival comparisons show the CPU in a tight performance cluster: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (32233, 0.1% behind), Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (32354, 0.2% ahead), and Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0.5% behind). This grouping suggests that CPU choice within this performance class will not dramatically alter gaming results in this title, and the GPU selection matters more for overall frame rates.

The CPU's 10 nm process and Raptor Lake architecture provide efficient instruction processing for the simulation game's logic, physics, and AI calculations. The 16 threads ensure that background simulation tasks do not starve the rendering pipeline, contributing to the stable minimum FPS observed at Medium settings across resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data provides a detailed picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best results: Low settings average 247 FPS, Medium averages 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 201 FPS, High averages 124 FPS, and Ultra averages 118 FPS. All 1080p configurations exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling penalties. Low settings average 156 FPS, Medium averages 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS and maximum of 127 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 74 FPS. The 1440p results show that Medium and above maintain 60+ FPS, though Ultra dips close to the threshold at 74 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 82 FPS, Medium averages 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains 60+ FPS at 4K, while Medium approaches the threshold but falls short with a 49 FPS minimum.

The data reveals that the Medium preset offers the most consistent frame delivery across all resolutions, with measured minimum and maximum values showing less variance than other settings. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 149 to 201 FPS (52 FPS variance), while at 1440p Medium the range spans 94 to 127 FPS (33 FPS variance), and at 4K Medium the range spans 49 to 66 FPS (17 FPS variance). This consistency suggests the Medium preset balances GPU and CPU workloads effectively, providing smoother frame pacing than higher settings.

The Ultra preset consistently delivers the lowest frame rates, with 118 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K. The High preset offers marginal improvements over Ultra (6 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 2 FPS at 4K), indicating that the visual quality difference between High and Ultra comes at a significant performance cost. The Low preset provides the highest frame rates, with 247 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K, but requires substantial visual compromises.

For users seeking the best experience, the data supports using Ultra at 1080p (118 FPS), High at 1440p (78 FPS), and Medium or Low at 4K (58 or 82 FPS respectively). These configurations maximize visual quality while maintaining frame rates above 60 FPS where possible, or at least approaching playable thresholds at 4K.