Pc Building Simulator

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 62nd out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the top 2.1% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a system built around a mid-range 10-core processor and a flagship 32 GB graphics card. The ranking reflects how well this pairing handles the game's simulation workloads, which tend to favor both high CPU throughput for logic and substantial GPU resources for rendering.

Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-14400F achieves an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The combination of a top-decile GPU with a well-above-average processor yields a balanced system that performs consistently across the game's graphical presets. The 62nd position out of 3002 combos means the setup outperforms 98% of tested alternatives, though it does not crack the top 50, suggesting that a small number of pairings with even stronger CPUs extract slightly more performance from the RTX 5090 D in this specific title.

The delta between this combo and the highest-ranked ones is not directly measured in the data, but the gap between the GPU's 92nd percentile and the CPU's 83rd percentile hints that the processor is the limiting factor in extreme scenarios. Still, for Pc Building Simulator, the combo's rank demonstrates that the i5-14400F provides sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 5090 D well-fed across all tested settings and resolutions.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured frame rates confirm its substantial influence on Pc Building Simulator's performance. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is far beyond what a simulation game like this requires at any resolution, but it ensures that texture streaming and asset loading never become bottlenecks. The 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs provide massive raw throughput, translating directly into the high frame rates observed across all settings.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, explain why the card delivers playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings. The 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs places the RTX 5090 D well ahead of the vast majority of graphics cards, and its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% lower average score) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (2.4% lower average score). The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT's 76904, showing that even the closest competitors are marginally behind.

In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but at 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 D's raw power drives frame rates that remain well above playable thresholds. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is particularly noteworthy for a simulation game that involves managing multiple system components, as it allows the engine to cache extensive texture data without stutter. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that data transfer between the GPU and its memory never creates a performance ceiling, even when the game loads complex 3D models of PC components.

The GPU's dual-slot design and 575 W TDP indicate that this is a power-hungry card, but the measured FPS data shows that the performance justifies the hardware requirements. The bus interface of PCIe 5.0 x16 provides ample bandwidth for communication with the CPU, and the 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs support high-refresh-rate displays that can take advantage of the frame rates this card produces.

# FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 179 FPS average, while 3840x2160 with High settings delivers 94 FPS average. For the smoothest experience, 1920x1080 with High settings yields 284 FPS average, but 2560x1440 offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and performance.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM matter for this game?

A: The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is far more than Pc Building Simulator requires, but it ensures that texture streaming never causes hitches. The measured FPS data shows no signs of VRAM-related stuttering at any resolution or settings level, confirming that the memory capacity is not a limiting factor.

Q: How does the i5-14400F's CPU performance affect the frame rates?

A: The i5-14400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and a single-core score of 3055, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads handle the game's logic and simulation workloads, and the measured FPS data shows that it does not bottleneck the GPU even at 1080p where frame rates reach 373 FPS on Low settings.

Q: Is this combo better than a system with a higher-ranked CPU?

A: The combo ranks 62nd out of 3002 tested combinations, which places it in the top 2.1%. The i5-14400F's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% higher average score) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% higher), indicating that the CPU is competitive with much more expensive processors in overall benchmark performance.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured data shows that 3840x2160 with Ultra settings delivers an average of 89 FPS. This is the lowest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations, but it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K Medium preset delivers 133 FPS average with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 270 FPS average, while at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, it drops to 89 FPS average. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is expected given the 4x increase in pixel count. The GPU's 1.79 TB/s bandwidth and 32 GB VRAM help mitigate this drop, but the resolution scaling is still significant.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this combo. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 94 FPS average, which is suitable for most players, but the Medium preset delivers 133 FPS average with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K provides a 41% improvement in average frame rate over High while maintaining a minimum FPS above 110, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 89 FPS average, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes, while the Low preset at 4K delivers 187 FPS average but sacrifices visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 179 FPS average, which is smooth for most displays, but the Medium preset delivers 254 FPS average with a minimum of 216 FPS and a maximum of 292 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a 42% improvement over High and keeps the minimum FPS well above 200, making it the optimal choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 171 FPS average, which is still excellent, while the Low preset delivers 320 FPS average for competitive play.

At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 284 FPS average, but the Medium preset delivers 328 FPS average with a minimum of 279 FPS and a maximum of 377 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p is the best balance, offering a 15% improvement over High while maintaining a minimum FPS above 270. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 270 FPS average, which is nearly identical to High, suggesting diminishing returns at this resolution. The Low preset delivers 373 FPS average, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset.

The data shows that the Medium preset is consistently the sweet spot across all resolutions. It provides the best combination of average FPS, minimum FPS stability, and visual quality. For players with 4K displays, Medium at 3840x2160 is the clear recommendation, as it delivers 133 FPS average with a minimum of 113 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. For 1440p and 1080p users, Medium offers frame rates that exceed 250 FPS on average, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of the combo's performance. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves 373 FPS average, which is the highest value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers 328 FPS average with a minimum of 279 FPS and a maximum of 377 FPS, indicating that the game remains fluid even during demanding scenes. The High preset achieves 284 FPS average, while the Ultra preset delivers 270 FPS average. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 14 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features have a minimal impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a clear scaling pattern. The Low preset delivers 320 FPS average, which is 53 FPS lower than at 1080p. The Medium preset achieves 254 FPS average with a minimum of 216 FPS and a maximum of 292 FPS, representing a 22% reduction compared to 1080p Medium. The High preset delivers 179 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 171 FPS average. The gap between High and Ultra at 1440p is just 8 FPS, reinforcing the trend seen at 1080p. The minimum FPS data for Medium at 1440p shows 216 FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the frame rates drop significantly but remain playable. The Low preset delivers 187 FPS average, which is still excellent for 4K. The Medium preset achieves 133 FPS average with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS, providing a stable experience for 4K gaming. The High preset delivers 94 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 89 FPS average. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 5 FPS, making the High preset a slightly better choice if visual quality is not the top priority. The minimum FPS data for Medium at 4K shows 113 FPS, which ensures that the game does not drop below playable levels even during intense scenes.

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all resolutions: the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and stability, with the Low preset providing the highest frame rates and the Ultra preset delivering the lowest. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows an average reduction of approximately 60% in frame rates across all settings, which is consistent with the 4x increase in pixel count. The combo's performance at 4K Ultra, at 89 FPS average, demonstrates that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle even the most demanding configuration in this game.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F plays a crucial role in this combo, providing the processing power needed to keep the RTX 5090 D operating at full capacity. 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 well-suited for Pc Building Simulator, which involves simulating the assembly and operation of PC components, requiring both multi-threaded performance for system-wide simulations and strong single-thread performance for UI interactions and physics calculations.

The i5-14400F's benchmark scores demonstrate its capabilities. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645 and single-core score of 3055 place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11268 and single-core score of 2058 further confirm its balanced performance. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25470 and single-thread score of 3701 show that the CPU handles both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads effectively. These scores indicate that the i5-14400F is a capable processor for gaming, though it does not reach the performance levels of higher-end CPUs with more cores.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is particularly important at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 373 FPS average, which suggests that the CPU can handle the game's logic and simulation requirements at very high frame rates. The fact that the frame rates remain high at 1080p across all settings indicates that the i5-14400F does not bottleneck the RTX 5090 D in this game, even at the lowest resolution tested.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U has an average benchmark score of 32233, which is 0.1% lower than the i5-14400F's 32279, showing that the two processors are nearly identical in overall performance. The Intel Core i9-11900 has an average score of 32226, 0.2% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS has an average score of 32354, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-12800H has an average score of 32121, 0.5% lower. These comparisons show that the i5-14400F performs competitively with processors from both AMD and Intel, despite being a mid-range offering.

The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample on-chip storage for game data, reducing the need to access system memory. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 allows for flexible system configuration, though the measured FPS data does not specify which memory type was used. The 65 W TDP indicates that the CPU is power-efficient, which is beneficial for system builders looking to manage overall power consumption.

The combination of the i5-14400F's 10 cores and 16 threads with the RTX 5090 D's massive GPU resources creates a system that handles Pc Building Simulator's varied workloads effectively. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs ensures that it provides sufficient processing power for the game's simulation aspects, while the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking handles the rendering requirements. The result is a combo that ranks 62nd out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.1% of all systems tested for this game.