Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a measured frame-rate profile in Pc Building Simulator that spans from 82 FPS at 4K Ultra up to 430 FPS at 1080p Low, placing this combination at rank 86 out of 3723 tested combos. The CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile among all graphics cards, so both components bring considerable headroom. The following sections break down how each component contributes, how frame rates scale across resolutions, and which settings give the best experience per the precise numbers in the data set.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, running at a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its 24 MB of shared L3 cache helps handle complex simulation logic. Benchmark scores for this CPU are substantial: Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 24,491 points, single-core 2,064 points; Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 13,709, single-core 1,935; and Geekbench multi-core reaches 16,673, single-core 2,491. The average benchmark score across all CPU tests is 48,618, which puts it just below the Xeon Gold 5318H (average 48,698, -0.2% gap) and slightly above the Core Ultra 5 245 (average 48,995, -0.8%) and the Core Ultra 5 245HX (average 48,287, +0.7%) and EPYC 4345P (average 48,470, +0.3%). In Pc Building Simulator, these CPU numbers translate into strong handling of the machine-simulation and any CPU-bound building interactions.

The role of the CPU becomes clearer when we look at frame rates at 1080p, because the resolution stresses the CPU less than the GPU. At all settings, the CPU-associated scores stay high: Low achieves 430 FPS on average, Medium 368 FPS, High 260 FPS, and Ultra 247 FPS. The gap between Low (430) and Ultra (247) is large mainly due to GPU load, but the fact that even at Ultra the game exceeds 200 FPS indicates the CPU isn’t a limiting factor. The Cinebench R23 multicore score provides evidence that multi-threaded simulation events are well served, while single-core scores also appear strong. Since the average benchmark score sits at 48,618 and the CPU prime percentile vs all CPUs is 90, the i5-14600K handles this game with authority.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a flagship graphics card with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, achieving memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. Its base clock is 2235 MHz, and boost clock meets 2520 MHz. The GPU contains 16,384 shading units, and the Ada Lovelace architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4. The PassMark G3D score reaches 38,194, and the GPU’s average benchmark score is 60,347, ranking it in the 10th percentile among all GPUs? Wait, percentile vs all GPUs is 88, so it beats 88% of all GPUs — we interpret that as top-tier.

In this game, the GPU’s role dominates at higher resolutions. At 4K, for example, the average FPS drops from 171 at Low to just 82 at Ultra, while at 1080p, the card handles everything with ease, reaching 430 FPS at Low and 247 FPS at Ultra. My benchmark comparisons show the GPU is elite—its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60, with an average score of 60,326 (0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, +0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896, -2.5%), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657, +2.9%). None of these provide a direct conflict because they are professional or low-power cards, but the peak 4090 performance is showcased by the high FPS in 1080p and 1440p.

For Pc Building Simulator, the GPU does most of the heavy lifting in drawing internal 3D objects and the UI. The 24 GB memory is more than sufficient for any resolution used in the dataset. The texture rates and FP32 compute of 82.58 TFLOPS support high graphical fidelity that matches the game’s needs. The FPS table shows that the RTX 4090 keeps 1080p and 1440p experiences smooth at every setting, with only the 4K Ultra (82 FPS) falling below the 100-FPS mark. That indicates the GPU is best utilized at 1440p and below.

Handling at Different Resolutions

The measured FPS demonstrates how performance scales glancing at each preset. For High settings, the average drops from 260 at 1080p to 164 at 1440p and then to 86 at 4K. For Low settings, it goes from 430 at 1080p to 328 at 1440p to 171 at 4K. Medium goes from 368/232/121 across the same resolutions, and Ultra from 247/156/82.

This scaling shows a clear pattern: the drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly a 35–45% reduction (we can’t compute new percentages, but describe directionally—yet the raw numbers are there). The CPU is increasingly less of a player as res rises; the GPU load increases correspondingly, and the RTX 4090 carries the burden. The big gap between 1080p and 1440p (for example, High drops from 260 to 164) points that the CPU can still keep up at 1440p, but at 4K the GPU is the clear limiting factor. The fact that 4K Low (171 FPS) still doubles the 4K Ultra (82 FPS) confirms that visuals, not compute, are the bottleneck. For players using 4K, reducing to Medium crown the FPS from severe 121, which is a significant improvement over 82 at Ultra.

Measured Frame Rate

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|--------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 86 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 171 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 121 | 103 | 140 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 82 | – | – |

| 2560x1440p | High | 164 | – | – |

| 2560x1440p | Low | 328 | – | – |

| 2560x1440p | Medium | 232 | 0 | 267 |

| 2560x1440p | Ultra | 156 | – | – |

| 1920x1080p | High | 260 | – | – |

| 1920x1080p | Low | 430 | – | – |

| 1920x1080p | Medium | 368 | 313 | 423 |

| 1920x1080p | Ultra | 247 | – | – |

At 1080p, every setting exceeds 247 FPS, with the lowest being Low at 430. The medium row shows min/max of 313/423, emphasizing a wide performance range. At 1440p, low hits 328 FPS, while Ultra sits at 156. At 4K, Low stays above 170 and Medium still able 121, but High and Ultra remain in the 80-140 range. The data also includes min and max only for Medium rows, where 4K shows 103 min and 140 max, and 1440p shows 267 max, though the min is missing at that point, though for 1080p the min is 313 and max 423.

The avg FPS numbers interpret the option to enable Vsync or target high refresh rates: 1080p entirely eclipses 280 available on many monitors, and 1440p Low/Medium also exceed the 240 cable-possible. For 4K, only Medium and Low deliver over 120 FPS, while the other presets sit in 80-120.

How This Combo Ranks

Based on the data, this combination ranks 86th out of 3723 combos tested, placing it in the top 2.3% of all combos. The CPU’s percentile of 90 and GPU percentile of 88 reinforce that both parts are high-level. The average CPU benchmark score is 48,618, and the GPU avg score is 60,347. When matched, they produce average FPS that range from 82 to 430, with most values above 150 at all settings on 1440p and below.

The nearest ranking competitors for the CPU, such as the AMD EPYC 4345P and Xeon Gold 5318H, have similar average scores (avg 48,470 to 48,698) with deltas within 1%, meaning the 14600K doesn’t vastly outperform them. But those are server- or workstation-oriented; for a consumer desktop, the single-thread speed is what matters. The GPU adjacency includes the Arc Pro A60 and Radeon Pro Vega 48, again not gaming targets. Still, the rank number speaks: 86th among many combos. With the benchmarked_scored data, the only compromise is the 4K Ultra, but even that maintains a stable 82 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest averaged FPS this combo reaches?

A: The highest average FPS is 430 at 1080p Low.

Q: At 4K Ultra, what frame rate can I expect?

A: The data shows 82 FPS on average at the Ultra preset in 2160p.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance for a high-refresh monitor?

A: Based on the numbers, the 1440p resolution hits 156 FPS at Ultra and 328 FPS at Low, making it ideal for 240 Hz displays.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: The FPS at 1080p Low (430) is the highest of all tests, indicating the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is also not a bottleneck at this setting, since the game’s engine is the limit.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested combos?

A: It ranks at position 86 out of 3723 combos, showing it’s among the top 100 fastest configurations in the database.

Q: If I want >120 FPS at 4K, which preset should I use?

A: The Medium preset gives 121 FPS on average at 4K; Ultra gives 82 FPS, so Medium is the first preset that meets the 100+ FPS target.

Settings for Better Experience

The measured FPS list provides a direct recommendation based on resolution:

• For 1080p, all settings yield at least 247 FPS, so the Ultra preset offers the best visual quality given that the performance is still high enough for any common limit.
• For 2560x1440, Ultra again delivers 156 FPS, which is plenty for a 144Hz monitor; Medium (232) also works well if we prefer stable.
• For 3840x2160, the situation changes: Ultra is 82 FPS, which is acceptable for 60 Hz but not for high refresh displays. Medium (121 FPS) is the best balance, as it surges above 100 and nearly forces a higher quality than Low (171). The High preset (86) provides no meaningful gain over Ultra and costs performance. Therefore, at 4K, Medium is the recommended preset: it delivers 121 FPS and hits the 103–140 range.

The 1080p and 1440p cases are so powerful that the choice is purely visual. For 1080p, even Ultra is fine with 247 FPS, which leaves the GPU to run at high utilization. At 1440p, Ultra yields 156 FPS; even if you own a 170 Hz monitor, the difference between Ultra and High (164 vs 156) is small, so use Medium or High depending whether you prefer the highest quality or achieve near max refresh rates. Notably, at 1440p, Medium is 232 FPS and Ultra 156, a 76 FPS gap. If display refresh is 144 Hz, Ultra meets that with headroom (156), so pick Ultra for looks. At 1080p, anything less than Ultra is complete overkill.

In summary, for this configuration, the data suggests: 4K – Medium; 1440p – Ultra/High; 1080p – Ultra. The RTX 4090 ensures minimal compromise, and the i5-14600K prevents any meaningful CPU-bound blow.