Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title where the workload is surprisingly balanced between CPU and GPU, and the Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti produces a compelling performance profile. The data shows that this combination is capable of delivering high frame rates across all tested settings, with the RTX 4070 Ti providing the graphical muscle while the i5-9400’s six cores handle the simulation logic. The measured results indicate a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining highly playable, though the CPU becomes a more significant factor at lower resolutions and higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks at #990 out of 3723 tested combos in the database for this game. This places it in the top 27% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong but not top-tier performance level.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti's raw graphics score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, which is 0.8% higher. Another rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, scores 45384, putting it 1.3% ahead of the 4070 Ti. Conversely, the NVIDIA RTX A6000 scores 44075, which is 1.6% behind.

Q: What kind of frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 185 FPS. This is a very high level of performance that ensures a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the i5-9400 CPU a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU's impact varies by resolution. At 1080p, the average FPS only drops from 244 on Low to 185 on Ultra, a 24% reduction. At 4K, the same settings change results in a 52% drop from 142 FPS to 68 FPS. This indicates the GPU workload scales more sharply with settings at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU is more likely to be a limiting factor.

Q: What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i5-9400?

A: The i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It has 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 a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti comes equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. This configuration provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is ample for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes in a simulation game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications clearly define the graphical capabilities on display. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process and features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. Its base clock is 2310 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it operates with a 285 W TDP. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, is a critical asset for Pc Building Simulator, which likely involves rendering detailed PC components and workshop environments that can consume significant VRAM.

The GPU's raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS. This is reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024 and a Passmark G3D score of 31624. The data shows that the GPU's performance is high enough to drive very high frame rates in this simulation. For instance, at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 244, which is an extremely high number. Even at 4K with Medium settings, the system maintains an average of 101 FPS, showing the GPU's ability to handle the resolution's pixel count. The relationship between the GPU's clock speed and VRAM is evident in the scaling of frame rates with settings; as settings increase, the demand on the GPU's shaders and memory bandwidth grows, leading to lower FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling from 1080p to 4K, which highlights the shifting balance between CPU and GPU load. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 59 FPS (244 vs. 185), a 24% drop. This relatively small drop suggests that the CPU, the Intel Core i5-9400, is likely a limiting factor here; the GPU has enough headroom to handle even the Ultra preset, but the processor's six threads may struggle to feed it frames fast enough to maintain the highest possible FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across all settings. At Low, the average is 209 FPS, and at Ultra, it is 130 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 79 FPS, or 38%. This is a larger performance hit than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to become a more significant bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the trend continues, with the average FPS dropping to 142 on Low and 68 on Ultra. The performance difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 74 FPS, a 52% reduction. The data indicates that at 4K, the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the increase in pixel count and graphical detail strains the RTX 4070 Ti significantly more than the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data provides a comprehensive look at how this system handles Pc Building Simulator under various conditions. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS is 244. Medium settings yield an average of 214 FPS, with a minimum of 182 and a maximum of 247 FPS. High settings produce an average of 188 FPS, and Ultra settings average 185 FPS. The frame rates at 1080p are consistently above 180 FPS, even at the highest quality preset, which indicates a very fluid experience.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains high but shows more variation. The average FPS on Low settings is 209. Medium settings average 184 FPS, with a minimum of 156 and a maximum of 211 FPS. High settings result in an average of 136 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 130 FPS. The system is still capable of delivering high refresh rates at 1440p, particularly at lower settings. At 3840x2160, the performance is more demanding. The average FPS on Low settings is 142. Medium settings average 101 FPS, with a minimum of 86 and a maximum of 116 FPS. High settings average 71 FPS, and Ultra settings average 68 FPS. While 4K is playable, it is clear that the GPU is working hard, and the frame rates are more typical of a high-end but not top-tier experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 990 out of 3723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This ranking places the combo in the top 26.6% of all systems tested. The data indicates that while the RTX 4070 Ti is a very powerful GPU, its pairing with the i5-9400 prevents it from reaching the absolute top tier of performance in this game. The CPU's 6-core, 6-thread configuration and its performance percentile of 47 (meaning it performs better than 47% of all CPUs) likely holds back the system in CPU-bound scenarios, such as at 1080p with lower graphical settings.

The GPU itself is a top-tier component, with a percentile of 84 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44795 is very close to its nearest rivals, with the deltaPct values being within ±2%. The ranking suggests that the overall system performance is more than adequate for a smooth experience but that other combos with more powerful CPUs achieve higher rankings. The data implies that the i5-9400 is a capable mid-range processor, but it is not in the same league as the high-end CPUs that would typically be paired with an RTX 4070 Ti to maximize its potential.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-9400 plays a supporting but crucial role in this configuration. It is a 6-core, 6-thread processor from the Coffee Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. It has 9 MB of shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The CPU's 65 W TDP indicates it is a power-efficient part, and it uses the Intel Socket 1151. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 6629 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 5141, show that it is a competent performer for its class.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to manage the game's logic, physics, and simulation calculations. The data suggests that the i5-9400 is often a limiting factor at higher frame rates. This is evident when comparing the FPS scaling between resolutions. At 1080p, the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings is relatively small, which points to a CPU bottleneck. The CPU's performance is close to its nearest rivals, with its average benchmark score of 2254 being just 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 and 0.3% higher than the Intel Core i7-10710U. This indicates that the i5-9400 is a solid mid-range option, but its 6 threads are not sufficient to fully unlock the RTX 4070 Ti's potential in all scenarios, particularly at lower resolutions where the frame rate is very high.