Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with Intel Core i5-9400 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a highly capable Pc Building Simulator experience, with the combo ranking in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems (945th out of 1769). The data shows a system that can comfortably handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings, while 4K requires more conservative choices. The RTX 3060 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, as evidenced by the dramatic FPS scaling across resolutions and settings, while the i5-9400's six cores and six threads provide sufficient baseline performance for this simulation title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a six-core, six-thread processor from the Coffee Lake Refresh generation, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It features 9 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. In Pc Building Simulator, this CPU configuration proves adequate, as the game's simulation workload does not appear to bottleneck the GPU at any resolution tested.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it at the 50th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2305. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-10305 (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i3-1125G4 (0.2% ahead), while the Intel Core i7-8809G sits 0.6% ahead. These tight margins indicate the i5-9400 performs essentially on par with its closest competitors, making it a middle-of-the-pack processor.

In the context of this game's results, the CPU's role becomes clearer when examining FPS behavior. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 242.9 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 177.7 FPS — both figures far exceed what a GPU-limited scenario would produce. The fact that FPS scales so strongly with resolution changes (from 242.9 at 1080p Low to 91 at 4K Low) indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint, not the CPU. The i5-9400's six threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 3060 Ti in this simulation title, which is not heavily multi-threaded.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process, it packs 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, along with 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock runs at 1665 MHz, and the card has a TDP of 200 W.

The RTX 3060 Ti ranks at the 69th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 25120. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6700M (0.2% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon 890M (0.5% behind). Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP trails by 0.7%, showing the RTX 3060 Ti's direct competition cluster is quite tight in aggregate benchmarks.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's capabilities directly dictate the measured FPS. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 132.3 FPS, and at 1440p Ultra it drops to 84.1 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the same settings yield only 44.8 FPS. This scaling pattern — where doubling resolution from 1080p to 4K reduces FPS by roughly 66% — confirms the GPU is the limiting component across all settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this game, as no anomalous stutter or performance cliff appears in the data.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows indicate that the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p High, the system delivers 139.5 FPS, which is only 7.2 FPS less than Medium (194 FPS) but significantly more visually demanding. At 1440p High, the system maintains 87.8 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, it drops to 45.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced interaction.

For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1440p delivers 177.7 FPS, while 1080p Low reaches 242.9 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 126.3 FPS, which is a strong middle ground. The Ultra preset offers only marginal gains over High in this game — at 1080p Ultra it produces 132.3 FPS versus 139.5 FPS at High, and at 1440p Ultra it produces 84.1 FPS versus 87.8 FPS at High — suggesting the visual fidelity increase from High to Ultra is not worth the performance cost.

At 4K resolution, the data recommends the Low preset (91 FPS) or Medium preset (62.9 FPS) as viable options, while High and Ultra fall below 46 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 62.9 FPS is particularly notable, as it provides a smooth experience while maintaining some visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 945th out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 53rd percentile. This means roughly 47% of tested systems perform worse, while 53% perform better. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-range configuration that is neither entry-level nor high-end.

The rank of 945 suggests that while the RTX 3060 Ti is a strong GPU (69th percentile), the i5-9400's 50th percentile CPU performance holds the combo back slightly in the overall ranking. However, the measured FPS data shows this pairing is well-matched for this specific game, as the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in any resolution or setting combination tested.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system sits in a crowded middle tier. The deltaPct values for the CPU's nearest rivals (all within 0.6% of its average benchmark score) and GPU's nearest rivals (all within 0.7%) indicate that many similar configurations would produce nearly identical results in this game. The combo's rank is therefore more a function of GPU capability than CPU selection, as the i5-9400's performance envelope is tight against its immediate competitors.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and consistent across all settings. At High settings, the system delivers 139.5 FPS at 1080p, 87.8 FPS at 1440p, and 45.4 FPS at 4K — a decline of 37.1% from 1080p to 1440p, and another 48.3% from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the progression is 132.3 to 84.1 to 44.8 FPS, showing similar percentage drops.

The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 242.9 FPS at 1080p, 177.7 FPS at 1440p, and 91 FPS at 4K. This 62.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K demonstrates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the primary limiting factor. The Medium preset follows the same pattern: 194 FPS at 1080p, 126.3 FPS at 1440p, and 62.9 FPS at 4K.

This resolution scaling behavior conclusively identifies the RTX 3060 Ti as the bottleneck. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions at lower settings. Instead, the consistent 2.7x FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K across all presets indicates a GPU-bound workload, which is typical for a simulation game with moderate CPU demands.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings (62.9 FPS) or Low settings (91 FPS). High settings at 4K produce 45.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 44.8 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system?

A: 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings it delivers 87.8 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 126.3 FPS. Both provide excellent visual quality with smooth performance.

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

A: The i5-9400 has an average benchmark score of 2305, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i3-10305 (2300, 0.2% behind) and the Intel Core i3-1125G4 (2299, 0.2% behind). The Intel Xeon E-2134 scores 2295 (0.4% behind), while the Intel Core i7-8809G scores 2319 (0.6% ahead).

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti a strong GPU for this game?

A: Yes. It ranks at the 69th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 25120. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6600 trails by 0.5%.

Q: What settings should I use for competitive play?

A: For maximum FPS, use Low settings at 1080p (242.9 FPS) or 1440p (177.7 FPS). The Low preset at 4K still delivers 91 FPS, making it viable for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does this combo rank overall?

A: It ranks 945th out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 53rd percentile. This is a solid mid-range result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 242.9 FPS
• Medium: 194 FPS
• High: 139.5 FPS
• Ultra: 132.3 FPS

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 177.7 FPS
• Medium: 126.3 FPS
• High: 87.8 FPS
• Ultra: 84.1 FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 91 FPS
• Medium: 62.9 FPS
• High: 45.4 FPS
• Ultra: 44.8 FPS

The data shows a clear hierarchy: Low settings always provide the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra trailing by a small margin over High. The gap between High and Ultra is consistently small (7.2 FPS at 1080p, 3.7 FPS at 1440p, 0.6 FPS at 4K), suggesting Ultra offers minimal performance cost but also minimal benefit in this title. The gap between Low and Medium is larger, indicating Medium adds substantial visual features that impact performance.