Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator with the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER reveals a predictable but telling scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 374.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 294.6 FPS, a 21.3% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 152 FPS, which is 59.4% below the 1080p result. This steep decline at 4K signals that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

The scaling story becomes clearer when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the system delivers 233 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 145 FPS, a 37.8% decrease. At 4K High, the average is 79.4 FPS, which is 65.9% lower than the 1080p figure. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is larger at High settings than at Low, suggesting the CPU has more headroom at lower graphical loads but the GPU workload scales aggressively once detail levels rise.

Ultra settings follow a similar trajectory. The 1080p Ultra result is 224.6 FPS, dropping to 141.3 FPS at 1440p and 71.8 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K at Ultra is 49.2%, which is nearly identical to the 49.6% drop seen at High settings between those same resolutions. This consistency indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count when the preset is demanding enough.

What does this imply about the limiting component? At 1080p Low, the 374.4 FPS figure is extraordinarily high, suggesting the CPU is likely the bottleneck at that point, since the GPU can push far beyond typical display refresh rates. The i5-14400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, has the single-thread performance to feed frames quickly, but the data shows the curve flattening as resolution climbs. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, becomes the dominant constraint at 4K, where even Low settings cannot surpass 152 FPS.

The most telling observation is the 4K Low versus 1080p Ultra comparison. 4K Low produces 152 FPS, while 1080p Ultra reaches 224.6 FPS. The gap of 72.6 FPS highlights how much pixel throughput matters, even when detail settings are drastically reduced. This is a GPU-bound scenario in a simulation game that may not heavily tax the CPU's multi-core capabilities, given that the game's genre focuses on building and management rather than physics-heavy action.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 71.8 FPS.

Q: How does the 1440p High result compare to 1080p High?

A: At 1440p High, the average FPS is 145, while at 1080p High it is 233. This represents a 37.8% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM sufficient for this game at 4K?

A: The data shows playable frame rates at 4K across all settings, with the lowest average being 71.8 FPS at Ultra. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 736.3 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate, though the game's requirements are not explicitly stated in the data.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 112th out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator.

Q: Which resolution and settings produce the highest measured FPS?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 374.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the 4K Low result differ from the 4K Medium result?

A: At 4K Low, the average FPS is 152, while at 4K Medium it is 110.2. The difference is 41.8 FPS, indicating a substantial performance cost for the step from Low to Medium.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER plays a decisive role in this game's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the GPU's 10,240 shading units at 4K resolutions. The card's boost clock of 2550 MHz, with a base of 2295 MHz, helps maintain high frame rates even when the rendering load intensifies.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, is built on a 5 nm process from TSMC with 45,900 million transistors. This transistor density allows the card to achieve 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In Pc Building Simulator, this raw compute translates into the ability to push 152 FPS at 4K Low, which is a demanding pixel count even for a high-end card. The fact that the 4K Low result is less than half of the 1080p Low result (374.4 FPS) underscores how much the GPU's pixel throughput matters.

Memory bandwidth appears to be a key factor in the 4K results. The 736.3 GB/s figure is substantial, and the data suggests it is sufficient for this game, as even Ultra settings at 4K maintain 71.8 FPS. The card's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present, but Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that likely does not leverage ray tracing heavily; the measured data does not include RT-specific benchmarks, so their impact here is speculative.

The GPU's benchmark scores corroborate its strong position. Its Passmark G3D score is 34,245, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6,600. In the GPU percentile ranking, it sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53,489, a delta of only 0.2%, indicating the RTX 4080 SUPER is marginally ahead in synthetic tests. This competitive positioning explains why the measured FPS in this game are high enough to make the CPU a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 374.4 FPS, Medium reaches 327.2 FPS, High drops to 233 FPS, and Ultra maintains 224.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 149.8 FPS, showing that even at the highest preset, the game remains exceptionally playable. The difference between High and Ultra is only 8.4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns from the highest quality tier.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain high but show a clear step down. Low settings yield 294.6 FPS, Medium produces 208.6 FPS, High achieves 145 FPS, and Ultra hits 141.3 FPS. The medium-to-high drop is 63.6 FPS, which is steeper than the 14.1 FPS difference between High and Ultra. This pattern indicates that the High preset is a significant jump in GPU workload from Medium, while Ultra adds relatively little burden.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve flattens considerably. Low settings average 152 FPS, Medium drops to 110.2 FPS, High reaches 79.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 71.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 80.2 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra narrows to just 7.6 FPS. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is nearing its limits, and the visual improvements from High to Ultra come at a minimal frame rate cost but also offer minimal headroom.

The most striking single data point is the 1080p Low result of 374.4 FPS, which is 2.46 times higher than the 4K Low result. This ratio highlights how resolution dominates the performance envelope. Even the 1440p Medium result of 208.6 FPS is significantly higher than the 4K High result of 79.4 FPS, reinforcing that pixel count is the primary determinant of frame rate in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F and RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 112th out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 6.3% of all configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p across most settings and maintaining above 70 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The CPU's individual benchmark standing contributes to this rank. The i5-14400F sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32,508. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, scores 32,513, a delta of 0%, meaning they are statistically tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 is 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 is 0.2% ahead. These close margins indicate that the CPU is not a differentiator in this rank; the GPU's performance is what boosts the combo.

The GPU's percentile ranking is also 88th, with an average benchmark score of 53,610. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 0.4% behind. This tight grouping suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER's position in the combo rank is secure but not dominant. The rank of 112 out of 1,769 means there are 111 configurations that perform better, likely featuring higher-end CPUs or more specialized GPUs, but this combo still delivers exceptional frame rates.

The combination's strength lies in the balance between CPU and GPU. The i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 SUPER at most resolutions, as evidenced by the high FPS at 1080p. The rank could be higher if a more powerful CPU were paired with this GPU, but the data shows that the current pairing already achieves top-tier performance in this simulation title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset at 224.6 FPS is the best choice, as it delivers the highest visual quality while still providing frame rates far beyond any standard monitor's refresh rate. The difference between High and Ultra is only 8.4 FPS, so there is no reason to sacrifice quality at this resolution.

For 1440p, the High preset at 145 FPS offers the best balance. Ultra at 141.3 FPS is nearly identical, with only a 3.7 FPS difference, so either preset is acceptable. However, the Medium preset at 208.6 FPS is also viable for users prioritizing higher frame rates, though the visual quality reduction may not be worth the 63.6 FPS gain over High.

At 4K, the situation becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 71.8 FPS is playable but may not satisfy users with high-refresh-rate displays. The High preset at 79.4 FPS is only 7.6 FPS faster, making it a marginal improvement. The Medium preset at 110.2 FPS is a more significant jump, offering 38.4 FPS more than Ultra, which could be the sweet spot for 4K gaming on 120 Hz displays. The Low preset at 152 FPS is the only option that approaches high-refresh-rate territory, but the visual compromise is substantial.

The data suggests that the best experience for most users would be 1440p High, which delivers 145 FPS with solid visual fidelity. For those with 4K displays, Medium at 110.2 FPS provides a good balance between quality and speed, especially since the jump from Medium to High costs 30.8 FPS while the visual difference may be less noticeable in a simulation game. The 1080p Ultra setting is recommended for users who prioritize image quality above all else, as the 224.6 FPS figure leaves ample headroom.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F contributes significantly to this combo's performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the limiting factor. With 10 cores and 16 threads, this CPU provides ample parallelism for a simulation game that may manage multiple systems or components. Its boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a base of 2.50 GHz, ensures strong single-thread performance, which is critical for the game's logic and UI updates.

The CPU's benchmark results reflect its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21,914 in multi-core and 3,093 in single-core. Geekbench shows 11,209 in multi-core and 2,333 in single-core. These scores position the i5-14400F at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,508. Its Passmark single-thread score of 3,723 is particularly relevant for games that rely on a primary thread.

The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per core L2 cache help reduce memory latency, which can benefit frame pacing in simulation games. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the data does not specify which was used in testing. Its 65 W TDP and 10 nm process from Intel indicate efficient power delivery, though this does not directly impact FPS.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role becomes most apparent at 1080p. The 374.4 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU can feed frames faster than the GPU can render them at that resolution, but the GPU still manages to keep up. At 4K, the CPU is less stressed, as the GPU's rendering time dominates the frame time. The data does not include CPU utilization figures, but the FPS scaling implies that the i5-14400F is not a bottleneck at 4K, where the RTX 4080 SUPER's pixel throughput is the constraint.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the Intel Core i7-12800H and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, both within 0.2% of its average score. This indicates that the i5-14400F's performance is typical for its class, and any bottleneck at lower resolutions is more likely due to the game engine's single-thread limitations than the CPU's raw capability.