Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title where the focus is on assembling and managing hardware rather than pushing graphical boundaries. The measured data for the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination shows that the game is exceptionally easy to run, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate that this system is far more powerful than the game requires, offering high frame rates even at 4K with maximum settings, and reaching triple-digit speeds at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings for this system?

A: The measured average frame rate is 166.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This indicates the game presents a minimal load to the RX 9070 at this resolution.

Q: Does the game become unplayable at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the data shows a 54.2 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. While this is below the 60 FPS mark, it remains playable and suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck at this high resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 215.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 101.5 FPS. This represents a significant performance drop of over half when moving to the highest settings.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, scores 32513, showing a 0% delta, meaning the performance is essentially identical. It is also within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 and AMD Ryzen 7 250.

Q: Is the RX 9070's performance more similar to a professional GPU or a consumer one?

A: The GPU's benchmark scores place it in close competition with the NVIDIA A2, which has a delta of -0.2%, and the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, with a delta of 0.3%. This shows its compute performance is on par with some professional-grade cards.

Q: What is the frame rate jump from 1080p Low to 4K Low?

A: The average frame rate drops from 344 FPS at 1920x1080 to 115.2 FPS at 3840x2160. This shows that even at the lowest settings, the resolution scaling has a substantial impact on performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the game's performance is heavily influenced by the graphics preset. The most balanced experience, offering high frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality, appears to be the High preset. At 1920x1080, the High preset produces an average of 171.7 FPS, which is only slightly lower than the 242.4 FPS from Medium but provides a better visual experience. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p is a small 5.6 FPS drop to 166.1 FPS, making Ultra a viable option for users with high refresh rate monitors.

For users targeting 60 FPS at 4K, the data suggests that the High preset is the optimal choice. It achieves an average of 59.8 FPS, which is just at the target threshold. The Medium preset at 4K yields 78.9 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS and likely a worthwhile trade-off for smoother gameplay. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 54.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and not recommended for consistent smoothness. The Low preset at 4K, while delivering 115.2 FPS, is not recommended as it would likely diminish the visual quality significantly in a game that is not graphically demanding.

At 1440p, the system has enough headroom to run Ultra settings, with an average of 101.5 FPS. However, the High preset at 107.7 FPS offers a slightly better frame rate and is a strong recommendation for a balance of quality and performance. The Low preset at 215.4 FPS is excessive for most displays and doesn't offer a meaningful benefit over the higher settings. In summary, the High preset provides the best balance across all resolutions, while Medium is a strong fallback for 4K if a higher frame rate is desired.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results show a clear and consistent pattern of performance scaling with resolution. The frame rate drops are significant when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and again from 1440p to 4K. For example, at High settings, the average frame rate falls from 171.7 FPS at 1080p to 107.7 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 64 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K at the same settings results in a further drop to 59.8 FPS, a decrease of 47.9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the workload scales directly with the number of pixels rendered.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate goes from 344 FPS at 1080p to 215.4 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 115.2 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are similar to those seen at High settings, further confirming the GPU-bound nature of the game for this system. Even with the most demanding settings at 4K, the RX 9070 is still able to produce a playable frame rate, which underscores that the game's engine is not exceptionally demanding on modern hardware.

This data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. The Intel Core i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU frames in this simulation title. The consistent frame rate drops that align with pixel count increases are a classic indicator of a GPU-limited scenario. Therefore, users looking to maximize performance should focus on GPU settings and resolution, as the CPU will not be a limiting factor in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset averages 344 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire data set. The Medium preset averages 242.4 FPS, and the High preset averages 171.7 FPS. The Ultra preset still achieves an excellent 166.1 FPS, showing that even the most demanding settings are easily handled at this resolution. The performance gap between High and Ultra is minimal, at just 5.6 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high. The Low preset averages 215.4 FPS, which is still well above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. The Medium preset averages 156.1 FPS, while the High preset averages 107.7 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 101.5 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution to drop below the 120 FPS mark. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is 6.2 FPS, a slightly larger difference than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more modest, though still playable. The Low preset averages 115.2 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 1440p result. The Medium preset averages 78.9 FPS, and the High preset averages 59.8 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 54.2 FPS, which is the lowest frame rate recorded in the test. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, with the High preset losing 47.9 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 47.3 FPS, highlighting the increased pixel workload.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 plays a central role in the performance observed, as the frame rate scaling indicates a clear GPU bottleneck. The card features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for a game like Pc Building Simulator, which is not known for using large amounts of VRAM. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system does not struggle with memory capacity, as the frame rates are not anomalously low.

The GPU's clock speeds are also relevant to the results. The base clock is 1330 MHz, with a boost clock of 2520 MHz and a game clock of 2070 MHz. The high boost clock enables the card to maintain high performance in less demanding scenarios, which is why the frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are so high. The card's 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs are capable of handling the game's rendering requirements at these resolutions with ease, as evidenced by the triple-digit frame rates.

The RX 9070's benchmark scores support its strong gaming performance. Its Passmark G3D score is 25381, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6290. These scores place it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 34780 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA A2 and Quadro GV100. This confirms that the card is a strong performer overall, and its capabilities are more than adequate for the simulation title tested. The data shows that the GPU is the deciding factor in this system's performance, and its high specifications ensure a smooth experience across all tested settings and resolutions.