Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a fascinating performance profile in Pc Building Simulator, a title where the interaction between a powerful modern CPU and an older mid-range GPU creates clear bottlenecks. The measured data reveals that this combo is far more capable at lower resolutions, but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at 4K, particularly when visual fidelity is pushed to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, highlighting a significant GPU limitation at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 222.9 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU is doing most of the heavy lifting. By the time resolution reaches 3840x2160 at Low settings, the average FPS falls to 73.9, a reduction of roughly 67%. This steep decline is typical of a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern becomes even more telling when examining the High preset. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 115.1, which drops to 73.1 at 2560x1440, and then plummets to 39.7 at 4K. This shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is simply not equipped to handle the data throughput required at 3840x2160 without significant compromises. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh, with the average FPS nearly halving.

Interestingly, the gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is substantial but manageable, with the Ultra preset still achieving 104.5 FPS. However, at 4K, the Ultra preset drops to just 34.2 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistently smooth experience. The data suggests that the limiting component shifts entirely to the GPU as resolution rises; the i5-14600KF's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643, is not the bottleneck here. Instead, the GPU's compute capacity, rated at 7.181 TFLOPS for FP32, becomes the deciding factor in how the game scales.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, delivering 104.5 FPS without any noticeable compromise. This is a strong result that allows players to enjoy the game's full visual detail while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 156.5 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the Ultra preset's 104.5 FPS is still more than sufficient for a simulation title where precision is more important than twitch reflexes.

For 1440p, the recommended setting is High, which produces 73.1 FPS. This is a balanced choice that keeps the experience smooth while preserving visual quality. The Medium preset at 1440p reaches 100.1 FPS, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra frames for a game like Pc Building Simulator. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 68.5 FPS, which is playable but pushes the GPU to its limits; the data indicates that High is the sweet spot for this resolution.

At 4K, the situation becomes more restrictive. The Low preset produces 73.9 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that approaches a comfortable frame rate. The Medium preset drops to 50.9 FPS, while High falls to 39.7 FPS, and Ultra is the lowest at 34.2 FPS. For a playable 4K experience, Low is the only viable option, and even then, the 73.9 FPS average suggests that there is little headroom for demanding scenes. Players prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K will need to accept sub-40 FPS averages, which is not ideal for a simulation game that relies on menu navigation and detailed component viewing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER plays a crucial role in determining the overall performance of this combo, and its age is evident in the benchmark data. The GPU features a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz, paired with 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its memory configuration includes 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. While these specifications were respectable at launch, the card's 12 nm process node and 10,800 million transistors now place it in the lower-mid range of modern GPUs.

The benchmark results confirm that the GPU is the weaker link in this pair. Its PassMark G3D score of 16462 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, which is modest compared to the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking. In the game's measured results, the GPU's limitations become apparent at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth and fill rate are critical. The card's pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are insufficient for 4K Ultra settings, explaining the 34.2 FPS average.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's DirectX 12 performance, as measured by PassMark at a score of 61, is notably weaker than its DirectX 11 score of 130, which could impact modern game titles that rely heavily on DX12 features. However, Pc Building Simulator appears to scale reasonably well with the GPU's capabilities, as evidenced by the clear frame rate progression from Low to Ultra settings at each resolution. The 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for this game's textures, but the overall compute throughput of 7.181 TFLOPS limits the card's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combos, this pairing of an Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1289 out of 1769 possible combinations, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's age and performance ceiling, despite the CPU's strong showing. The i5-14600KF itself is a top-tier processor, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and an average benchmark score of 49367, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which has an average score of 49166 and a deltaPct of 0.4, meaning the 14600KF is just 0.4% faster. The AMD EPYC 4345P trails by 0.5%, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 0.6% slower. These close margins indicate that the CPU is performing at its expected level, with no anomalies in the data.

However, the GPU's ranking tells a different story. The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774 and sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, which is 0.3% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which is 0.5% slower. This places the GPU in a competitive but aging segment, and it drags the overall combo ranking down significantly. The data shows that while the CPU is a high performer, the GPU's constraints limit the combo's overall potential, especially in a game like Pc Building Simulator where frame rates at high resolutions are heavily dependent on graphics hardware.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?*

A: The data indicates that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with the Ultra preset achieving 104.5 FPS and the Low preset reaching 222.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 68.5 FPS, while 4K Ultra is the worst at 34.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K and 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5% and leads the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.4%.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER a bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests this. At 4K, the average FPS drops to 39.7 on High and 34.2 on Ultra, indicating that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for high-fidelity 4K rendering.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in the database?

A: This combination ranks 1289 out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the lower third. This is primarily due to the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking, which contrasts with the CPU's 93rd percentile.

Q: Which preset provides the best balance of visuals and performance at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the recommended choice at 2560x1440, delivering 73.1 FPS. The Medium preset offers 100.1 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it for a simulation game.

Q: How does the GPU's DirectX 12 performance compare to its DirectX 11 score?

A: The PassMark DirectX 12 score is 61, which is significantly lower than the DirectX 11 score of 130. This indicates weaker performance in modern API workloads, though the game still runs acceptably at lower resolutions.