Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is not a typical shooter or open-world stress test; it is a simulation title where the measured frame rates reveal a combination that is capable but clearly bound by the graphics card as resolution and settings climb. The Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers highly playable performance at 1080p across all settings, but the transition to 4K exposes significant limitations that shift the bottleneck firmly onto the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, demonstrating that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 242.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 155.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and then down to 83.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 65.7% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a massive hit that indicates the CPU is not the constraint in this scenario; the GPU is simply running out of pixel-pushing capacity.

The trend continues at higher presets, though the absolute numbers are lower. At High settings, the average drops from 124.9 FPS at 1080p to 79.4 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 39.9 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at High is 85 FPS, which is a 68% decrease. At Ultra, the figures are 116.9 FPS, 75.7 FPS, and 41.7 FPS respectively, showing a similar proportional drop. The scaling pattern is clear: the higher the resolution, the more the GPU struggles, while the CPU’s 6 cores and 6 threads remain capable of feeding the frame buffer at lower resolutions without becoming a bottleneck.

The 4K results are telling. Even at Low settings, the average of 83.3 FPS is the only 4K result that breaks the 60 FPS barrier. Medium settings at 4K yield 55.5 FPS, which is borderline playable, but High and Ultra dip to 39.9 FPS and 41.7 FPS respectively, which are not smooth experiences for a simulation game that often involves fine cursor movements and menu navigation. The data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable on the Low preset, and even then, users will see a substantial reduction in visual fidelity compared to what the GPU can offer at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this specific pairing ranks at 1069 out of 1769 combos. That places it in the lower half of all tested setups, which is a surprising result given the individual components’ benchmark scores. The RTX 2070 SUPER has a percentile rank of 65 among all GPUs, indicating it is better than average, while the i5-9400 sits at exactly the 50th percentile among all CPUs. The combination’s rank of 1069 suggests that the specific pairing does not synergize as well as the individual scores might imply, or that the game is particularly demanding on the GPU in a way that this card handles only moderately.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 2070 SUPER is closely matched. Its average benchmark score is 22206, which is 0.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006) and 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670). However, it is 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (22729). For the CPU, the i5-9400’s average score of 2305 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300) and the Intel Core i3-1125G4 (2299), with deltas of only 0.2%. It is also 0.6% slower than the Intel Core i7-8809G (2319). This rank data indicates that while the components are not weak, the combo does not boost itself into a high-performing tier for this specific game, likely due to the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU104 chip and is manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card’s base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it has a transistor count of 13,600 million on a 545 mm² die. These specifications place it in the upper-midrange of the GeForce 20-series, and its benchmark scores confirm its capability. The card achieves a Passmark G3D score of 18169 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 98316, with a Vulkan score of 94918.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role is critical at 4K. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 39.9 FPS, which is low, but the card’s memory capacity of 8 GB is not the issue; rather, the raw compute throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS is insufficient for high-resolution rendering in this title. The card’s texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s are solid on paper, but the simulation’s workload at 4K overwhelms these resources. At 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the 242.5 FPS at Low settings shows the card has ample headroom when the pixel count is low. The card’s 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results demonstrate a clear ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides a full matrix of average frame rates across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are excellent across the board. Low settings yield an average of 242.5 FPS, Medium produces 177.7 FPS, High delivers 124.9 FPS, and Ultra still manages 116.9 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors, with even the Ultra preset staying well above 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains playable. Low settings average 155.7 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings produce 113.2 FPS, and High settings come in at 79.4 FPS. Ultra drops to 75.7 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for a decent experience, though not as fluid as the lower presets. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is 41.2 FPS, showing a noticeable but manageable impact.

At 3840x2160, the results are mixed. Low settings average 83.3 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 55.5 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS but still usable on a standard 60 Hz display. High settings plummet to 39.9 FPS, and Ultra is only slightly better at 41.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 27.8 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 15.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU struggles to maintain consistent performance as visual complexity increases. The Ultra preset at 4K is effectively unplayable for a smooth experience, while High is only suitable for screen captures rather than active gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, as even the Ultra preset averages 116.9 FPS, while 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 show significant drops, with 4K High averaging only 39.9 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in this title?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 83.3 FPS. Medium settings at 4K average 55.5 FPS, which is borderline, while High and Ultra are not recommended due to averages below 42 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 0.9% higher than the GTX TITAN Z (22006) and 2.5% higher than the RX 5700 (21670), but 2.3% lower than the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729).

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile?

A: The Intel Core i5-9400 has a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2305, placing it in the middle of the pack.

Q: Is there a large performance gap between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the average FPS drops from 113.2 at Medium to 79.4 at High, a difference of 33.8 FPS, which is significant for maintaining a smooth frame rate.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank?

A: The combo ranks 1069 out of 1769 tested combinations for this game, indicating it is in the lower half of all setups.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as the average of 116.9 FPS provides a visually rich experience without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 124.9 FPS is also viable, but Ultra offers more visual detail with only an 8 FPS penalty, making it the superior choice for those with a 100 Hz+ monitor.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended balance, averaging 113.2 FPS. The High preset at 79.4 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but Medium provides a much higher frame rate with a moderate visual reduction. The Ultra preset at 75.7 FPS is also playable, but the gain over High is minimal, so High or Medium are better value in terms of smoothness. The Low preset at 155.7 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 144 Hz monitor and prioritizes frame rate over all visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only recommended option, with an average of 83.3 FPS. Medium at 55.5 FPS is close to playable on a 60 Hz screen, but the Low preset offers a much more comfortable margin. High and Ultra are not recommended, as their averages of 39.9 and 41.7 FPS respectively will feel sluggish in a game that requires precision. For a 4K experience, users should accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better balance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process at Intel. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with 9 MB of shared L3 cache and 256 KB of L2 cache per core. The CPU’s TDP is 65 W, and it supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Its benchmark scores are modest, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 7969 and a single-core score of 1125.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, simulation calculations, and frame pacing. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the 242.5 FPS at Low settings indicates the GPU is able to render frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. However, the CPU’s 50th percentile rank suggests it is not a high-end part, and its six threads may limit performance in more complex simulation scenarios. The i5-9400’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-10305, has a nearly identical average score of 2300, with a delta of 0.2%, showing that the CPU is not a performance outlier. The CPU’s 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth is adequate for this game, but the lack of hyper-threading means the six threads are fully utilized under load, which could explain why the combo’s overall rank is not higher. The CPU’s performance is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it does not provide the headroom needed to push the RTX 2070 SUPER to higher frame rates at 4K, where the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor.