Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator presents an interesting case for the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pairing inclines. The measured data indicates that this combination is heavily influenced by resolution, with performance scaling that shifts the bottleneck between the CPU and GPU depending on the settings and pixel count.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and predictable pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher pixel counts. At the "Ultra" settings preset, the transition from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 results in a substantial drop from 151 FPS to 95 FPS, a reduction of 56 FPS. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at the same "Ultra" settings sees another significant decline to 50 FPS, nearly halving the 1440p performance. This steep drop-off is a classic indicator that the GPU is the primary limiting component at 4K, as the rendering workload increases exponentially with pixel count.

The scaling story is similar for the "High" preset. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 159 FPS. At 2560x1440, this falls to 100 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 52 FPS. The pattern is consistent, showing that the RTX 3070 Ti is being pushed to its limits as the resolution climbschers. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is a 59 FPS loss, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is a 48 FPS loss, suggesting that while the GPU load increases, the performance penalty per pixel is slightly less severe at the higher steps due to the nature of the workload.

For the "Medium" preset, the measured frames per second show a similar trend. At 1920x1080, the average is 225 FPS, which is higher than the "High" preset at the same resolution, as expected. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 142 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 74 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is 83 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 68 FPS. This shows that even at lower settings, the resolution scaling remains steep, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions.

The "Low" preset provides the most dramatic scaling. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 317, which is an exceptionally high frame rate that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. At 2560x1440, the "Low" preset still delivers 200 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it drops to 105 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at this preset is 212 FPS, which is a massive reduction. This indicates that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU's rendering capability at 4K is the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom to push more frames if the GPU could handle it.

The data across all presets shows that the RTX 3070 Ti is the performance limiter at 3840x2160. The consistent FPS drops with resolution increases, regardless of the quality preset, point to the GPU's pixel throughput being the bottleneck. The i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, appears to have sufficient processing power to keep up with the GPU at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the very high frame rates at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti plays the dominant role in this game's performance, particularly as resolution increases. The GPU's memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. For a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, which can involve complex rendering of components and scenes, this memory bandwidth is likely sufficient for the textures and data at the tested settings. The data shows no signs of a memory capacity bottleneck, as performance scales consistently with resolution rather than exhibiting sudden drops.

The GPU's clock speeds are specified with a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These clocks are part of the Ampere architecture, built on Samsung's 8 nm process. The RTX 3070 Ti has a TDP of 290 W)Skip, which is a substantial power draw, but the benchmark results demonstrate that it translates into high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's compute capabilities, including 6144 shading units and 192 TMUs, are instrumental in achieving the measured FPS. The texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s are reflected in the smooth performance at lower resolutions.

The RTX 3070 Ti's performance in the benchmark suite shows an average score of 29945, placing it in the 75th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile, has an average score of 29928, a delta of 0.1%, which indicates that the desktop RTX 3070 Ti performs on par with a newer mobile part. Another rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, scores 30095, which is 0.5% higher, showing that the 3070 Ti is in a competitive performance tier. These benchmark scores align with the measured FPS data, confirming that the GPU is a strong performer for this simulation title.

The GPU's role is most evident in the 4K results. At "Ultra" settings, the average FPS is 50, which is the lowest of any tested configuration. This is a playable frame rate for a simulation game, but it shows that the GPU is working at its limit. The difference between "High" and "Ultra" at 4K is only 2 FPS (52 vs 50), which suggests that the "Ultra" preset's additional effects are placing a heavy load on the GPU, but the incremental cost is minimal, indicating that the GPU is already saturated. The "Low" preset at 4K achieves 105 FPS, which is a significant jump, showing that the GPU has more headroom when graphical effects are reduced.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F serves as a capable partner to the RTX 3070 Ti, providing sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This configuration is part of the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 20 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps with game data access.

In benchmark tests, the i5-14400F achieves an average score of 32279, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, has an average score of 32233, a delta of 0.1%, showing that the i5-14400F performs nearly identically to that mobile processor. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32226, a delta of 0.2%, which is also close. These scores indicate that the i5-14400F is a solid mid-range performer, and its multi-core capability is well-suited for a simulation game that may involve physics and logic calculations.

The CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p with "Low" settings, where the average FPS is 317. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of delivering frames well beyond the GPU's capacity at that resolution. The fact that the FPS drops to 200 at 1440p and 105 at 4K on "Low" settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU. The i5-14400F's single-thread performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, is strong enough to handle the game's logic without creating a bottleneck.

The CPU's multi-threaded performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645. This is relevant for a simulation game where background tasks and complex calculations may be threaded. The data shows that the CPU can keep up with the GPU at all resolutions, as there are no scenarios where the FPS is artificially capped by CPU limitations. The i5-14400F's 65 W TDP is also noteworthy, as it provides efficient performance without the need for exotic cooling.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 317, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the "Low" settings preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution on Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with "Ultra" settings, the average FPS is 50, which is the lowest measured result for this pairing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter at 2560x1440, as FPS drops from 200 on "Low" to 95 on "Ultra," showing that the GPU's rendering load is the main factor.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the "Low" preset achieves 317 FPS, while the "Ultra" preset achieves 151 FPS, a difference of 166 FPS.

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

A: The RTX 3070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 29945, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5070 Mobile and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1325 out of 3723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 1325 out of 3723 total combinations. This position places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating that it provides a solid experience for this simulation title. The rank reflects the balance of CPU and GPU performance, and the measured FPS data supports this, showing high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with playable performance at 4K.

The rank of 1325 out of 3723 suggests that there are many combinations that outperform this setup, likely those with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 3080 or newer generations, but it also means that this combo is ahead of a significant number of others. The percentile placement of the GPU at 75 and the CPU at 83 suggests that both components are above average in their respective categories, but the combination is not at the top tier. The rank is a holistic measure of the pairing's performance in this specific game, and the data shows that it is a capable system for Pc Building Simulator.

The combo's rank is also influenced by the fact that the game is a simulation, which may not be as GPU-intensive as other genres. The high FPS at 1080p, particularly on "Low" settings, shows that the CPU has strong single-thread performance, which is beneficial for simulation logic. The rank suggests that for users with high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p, this combo is excellent, while at 4K, it is more of a 50-60 FPS experience on higher presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and performance target. For players with a 1920x1080 monitor, the "High" preset is recommended as it delivers an average of 159 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and also exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors. The "Ultra" preset at 151 FPS is also viable, offering a marginal 8 FPS reduction for potentially better visual quality, but the difference is minimal.

At 2560x1440, the "High" preset delivers an average of 100 FPS, which is excellent for a high refresh rate 1440p monitor. The "Medium" preset offers 142 FPS, which is even better for competitive play, but the jump from "Medium" to "High" is only a 42 FPS difference, while the jump from "High" to "Ultra" is just 5 FPS. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at 1440p, the "High" preset is a strong choice, as it provides smooth gameplay without sacrificing much quality. The "Ultra" preset at 95 FPS is also acceptable, but it offers minimal visual gains over "High" for a 5 FPS cost.

For 3840x2160, the situation is different. The "High" preset achieves 52 FPS, which is just above the 50 FPS threshold for playability, but it is not a locked 60 FPS experience. The "Medium" preset delivers 74 FPS, which is a much more comfortable margin for 4K gaming, providing a smoother experience. The "Ultra" preset at 50 FPS is playable but may feel less fluid during scenes with high complexity. For 4K, the "Medium" preset is recommended as it strikes the best balance between visual quality and performance, offering a 22 FPS improvement over "High" while still maintaining a good level of detail. The "Low" preset at 105 FPS is also an option for those who prioritize performance over visuals, but it may compromise the aesthetic of the simulation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the "Low" preset achieves an average of 317 FPS, which is the highest of any tested configuration. The "Medium" preset delivers 225 FPS, with a minimum of 191 FPS and a maximum of 259 FPS, showing good consistency. The "High" preset averages 159 FPS, and the "Ultra" preset averages 151 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the "Low" preset achieves 200 FPS, which is still very high. The "Medium" preset delivers 142 FPS, with a minimum of 121 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. The "High" preset averages 100 FPS, and the "Ultra" preset averages 95 FPS. The performance at 1440p is strong, with even the "Ultra" preset maintaining a frame rate that is smooth for most users.

At 3840x2160, the "Low" preset achieves 105 FPS, which is playable. The "Medium" preset delivers 74 FPS, with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 85 FPS, providing a stable experience. The "High" preset averages 52 FPS, and the "Ultra" preset averages 50 FPS. The 4K results show that the combo is capable of running the game, but the higher presets are borderline, with the "Medium" preset being the most balanced for 4K play.