Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator’s benchmark data for the Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti reveals a simulation title that scales dramatically with both resolution and graphical presets, showcasing a system capable of extreme frame rates at lower settings but one that becomes increasingly GPU-bound as pixel count rises. The measured FPS across three resolutions and four settings tiers provides a clear picture of where this combination excels and where its limits appear, with the data pointing to a component balance that favors high-refresh-rate play at 1440p while capping out near 4K60 on higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K produces a steep and consistent drop in average frame rates across all settings, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 368 at 1920x1080 to 231.5 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 37%, and then to 120.6 at 3840x2160, which is another 48% drop from the 1440p figure. This pattern suggests that even at Low settings, where the CPU has more headroom, the GPU’s pixel-pushing capability becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is less steep in absolute terms but still significant: the system drops from 175.1 FPS at 1080p to 110 at 1440p and finally to 61.1 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, implying that the RTX 3080 Ti is nearly maxed out, while the 1080p Ultra result indicates the CPU and GPU are well balanced for high-refresh monitors. The data shows that the largest relative performance hit occurs between 1440p and 4K, where the pixel count roughly doubles, confirming that this game’s rendering pipeline is heavily resolution-dependent and that the RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB frame buffer and memory bandwidth are what keep 4K viable at all.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti’s specifications align closely with the measured behavior. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is likely the key enabler for maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, even if the average FPS at Ultra settings dips to 61.1. The GPU’s boost clock of 1665 MHz and its 10240 shading units support the high computational throughput needed for this simulation, which appears to be less demanding on shading than on memory and rasterization, given the modest FPS gaps between Medium and High presets.

Comparing the RTX 3080 Ti to its nearest rivals, the data shows it sits within a narrow band of performance. Its average benchmark score of 41224 is just 0.5% below the RTX 3090’s 41441, and 0.9% below the AMD Radeon Pro 5300’s 41610. The RTX 5070 scores 41687, which is 1.1% higher, while the Tesla M40 trails at 41897, a 1.6% gap. These small deltas suggest that in this game, the RTX 3080 Ti’s role is to deliver consistent, high-end performance without being the absolute top tier, which matches the 4K Ultra result of just over 60 FPS—adequate but not overkill.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows point to a clear sweet spot for this combination. At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 116 FPS, which is comfortably above the 100 FPS mark for smooth gameplay, while Ultra drops to 110 FPS, a marginal 5% reduction. Given that the difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is only 6 FPS, the Ultra preset is the better choice for visual fidelity without a meaningful performance penalty. At 4K, the choice is more constrained: Ultra produces 61.1 FPS, which is playable, but High at 57.6 FPS is slightly below the 60 FPS threshold, making Ultra the only viable option for a locked 60 FPS experience.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, the Medium preset at 1440p delivers 165.4 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh displays, while Low at that resolution hits 231.5 FPS, likely pushing beyond most monitor refresh rates. At 1080p, Medium at 260.5 FPS and Low at 368 FPS are far above any practical display capability, so the recommendation is to use High or Ultra for better image quality. The data suggests that the best experience per the measured rows is 1440p Ultra, balancing 110 FPS with maximum settings, or 4K Ultra for those willing to accept 61 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 180.7 FPS on High, 260.5 on Medium, 368 on Low, and 175.1 on Ultra. The gap between High and Ultra is only 5.6 FPS, indicating diminishing returns from the highest preset. Moving to 2560x1440, the results are 116 FPS on High, 165.4 on Medium, 231.5 on Low, and 110 on Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 36% on High, 37% on Medium, 38% on Low, and 37% on Ultra, showing a consistent resolution penalty across settings.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are 57.6 on High, 83.9 on Medium, 120.6 on Low, and 61.1 on Ultra. Notably, the gap between Medium and High at 4K is 26.3 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 3.5 FPS, suggesting that the High preset is the least efficient tier at this resolution. The Low preset at 4K still achieves 120.6 FPS, which is remarkable for a simulation game and indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti has substantial headroom when graphical effects are reduced.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 368, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61.1, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1440p compared to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, 2560x1440 delivers 116 FPS, while 3840x2160 delivers 57.6 FPS, making 1440p roughly twice as fast.

Q: Which preset shows the smallest FPS difference between High and Ultra?

A: At 1440p, the difference between High (116 FPS) and Ultra (110 FPS) is only 6 FPS, the smallest gap among all resolutions.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 260.5 at 1920x1080 to 83.9 at 3840x2160 on Medium settings, a reduction of 176.6 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3080 Ti’s score close to the RTX 3090’s in this context?

A: Yes, the RTX 3080 Ti’s average benchmark score is 41224, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 3090’s 41441.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K’s specifications are substantial for a simulation game, which often involves complex calculations. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, provide ample parallel processing power. The CPU’s L3 cache of 24 MB shared and per-core L2 of 2 MB help reduce memory latency, which is critical for the frequent data lookups in PC building simulations. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (368) suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rate is extremely high, but the drop to 120.6 FPS at 4K Low indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The i5-14600K’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability: its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32881 and single-core score of 4642 place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, scores 49062 on average, a 0.2% difference, while the i5-14600KF is 0.4% higher at 49367. These close margins suggest that the CPU’s performance is well-matched to the RTX 3080 Ti in this game, allowing the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rate differences across settings. The CPU’s 125 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support (16 lanes) ensure it can feed the GPU without interface bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

In Pc Building Simulator, the Intel Core i5-14600K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 422nd out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the top 24% of all configurations. This mid-to-high ranking aligns with the measured FPS results: the combo is far from the top tier, but it outperforms the majority of systems, particularly in 1080p and 1440p scenarios. The ranking suggests that while this is not an extreme enthusiast setup, it delivers strong, playable performance across all tested settings, with the 4K Ultra result of 61.1 FPS being a notable achievement for a combo ranked in the 400s.

The gap between this combo and higher-ranked ones likely comes from the GPU’s position relative to newer cards; the RTX 3080 Ti’s percentile of 83 among all GPUs, with an average score of 41224, places it just below the RTX 3090 and RTX 5070 in the nearest rival list. The CPU’s 93rd percentile does not offset the GPU’s slightly lower standing, resulting in a balanced but not class-leading system. The data implies that for this simulation, the combo offers a reliable high-refresh experience at 1440p and a solid 4K60 experience, making it a versatile choice for gamers who prioritize smoothness over raw 4K performance.