Pc Building Simulator

The data for Pc Building Simulator with the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER reveals a pairing that is heavily influenced by the graphics card, particularly as resolution climbs. The CPU provides ample headroom, but the GPU's Turing architecture determines the experience across the board. The benchmark results show a clear narrative: this combo is a 1080p and 1440p performer that struggles to maintain a fluid experience at 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frames per second (FPS) reveal a dramatic and predictable drop as resolution increases. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo produces 104.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p Ultra, that number falls to 66.2 FPS, a reduction of 38.5 FPS. The jump to 4K Ultra is the most punishing, with the average FPS collapsing to 36.2 — a further 30 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound workload.

The relationship between resolution and frame rate is not linear, which suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER is able to render frames quickly enough to reach 226.6 FPS on Low settings. This high ceiling indicates that the CPU is not holding back the system at lower resolutions. However, the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are strained by the pixel count of 4K, causing the severe performance cliff.

The data implies that the Intel Core i7-12700K has the processing power to feed the GPU at 1080p, but this advantage is nullified as the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The 4K High preset at 36.5 FPS and 4K Ultra at 36.2 FPS are nearly identical, which reveals that the GPU is saturated regardless of the quality presets at this resolution. The system is fundamentally constrained by the graphics card's capabilities, not the processor's.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, it is a high-end desktop part. Its benchmark scores are robust, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and a single-core score of 4128. This processing power is more than sufficient for a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, which is not known for requiring extreme multi-threaded performance.

The CPU's role in these results appears to be secondary to the GPU. Evidence for this is found in the 1080p Low preset score of 226.6 FPS. This frame rate is high enough that it suggests the CPU is capable of pushing frames well beyond the monitor's refresh rate, but it is not the ceiling. The 3DMark max threads score of 9979 and the Passmark multithread score of 34404 show a processor with significant throughput. The 25 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide a solid foundation for game logic and asset streaming.

When comparing to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700K is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which is only 0.3% faster in average benchmark score. It also trades places with the Intel Core i7-13700T, which is 0.6% slower. This indicates that the CPU's performance is not an outlier; it is a standard, powerful part for its generation. In the context of this game, the CPU's high single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2561) ensures that the game's simulation logic runs smoothly, but it is not the component that decides the final FPS in demanding resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the decisive component in this pairing. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. Based on the Turing architecture, it offers 2176 shading units and 34 RT cores. These specifications are capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but they are pushed to their limits at 4K.

The GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are likely the reason for the steep drop-off at 4K. The 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the higher resolution textures and larger render targets can exceed this capacity or saturate the memory bus. The data supports this theory: the 4K Ultra preset achieves 36.2 FPS, which is barely playable, and the 4K High preset is only slightly better at 36.5 FPS. The GPU is the bottleneck here, as the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The RTX 2060 SUPER's benchmark scores place it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 16462. It is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (0.3% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (0.5% faster). This shows that the GPU is a mid-range part that can compete with older high-end cards. The 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for most titles, but the data shows that it cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K in this simulation game. The GPU is the clear limiting factor in this combination.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured rows provide a clear guide for optimizing the experience. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but the difference between them is significant. The Ultra preset at 104.7 FPS provides a smooth experience, while the Low preset at 226.6 FPS is excessive for most displays. The High preset at 113.7 FPS offers a near-identical experience to Ultra with a slight performance gain, making it a strong choice. However, the Medium preset at 158.7 FPS provides a substantial boost over High without a major visual penalty in most games.

At 1440p, the choice becomes more critical. The Ultra preset at 66.2 FPS is playable but may not be optimal for high refresh rate monitors. The High preset at 70.2 FPS is a marginal improvement. The Medium preset at 98.8 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a frame rate that is 28.6 FPS higher than High while still maintaining good visual quality. The Low preset at 140.5 FPS is an option for competitive play, but it sacrifices too much visual fidelity for this genre.

At 4K, the situation is dire. The Ultra preset at 36.2 FPS and the High preset at 36.5 FPS are both below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel stuttery. The Medium preset at 54.2 FPS is the best option, as it approaches playability. The Low preset at 75.6 FPS is the only way to achieve a smooth experience at 4K, but it requires significant visual compromises. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1440p is the recommended choice. It offers a high frame rate while maintaining enough detail for a simulation game.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1277 out of 1769 combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the bottom third of all tested systems. This ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance ceiling, as the CPU is a high-end part that is not holding the system back.

The rank of 1277 suggests that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs deliver better performance in this specific game. This is likely because the game is not CPU-intensive, so the i7-12700K's power is underutilized, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-range GPU that is outperformed by many newer or higher-tier cards. The data implies that users who are upgrading their system for this game would see a significant benefit from a more powerful GPU, rather than a faster CPU.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 63rd among all GPUs aligns with this overall combo rank. It is not a top-tier part, and its performance in Pc Building Simulator reflects that. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking is much higher, confirming that the GPU is the weak link in this pair. The combo rank is a reflection of the balance between these two components, and the data shows that they are not well-balanced for this game's demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is the complete set of measured average FPS values for this combo.

At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 226.6 FPS
• Medium: 158.7 FPS
• High: 113.7 FPS
• Ultra: 104.7 FPS

At 2560x1440, the results are as follows:

• Low: 140.5 FPS
• Medium: 98.8 FPS
• High: 70.2 FPS
• Ultra: 66.2 FPS

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows:

• Low: 75.6 FPS
• Medium: 54.2 FPS
• High: 36.5 FPS
• Ultra: 36.2 FPS

These numbers show a clear trend. The gap between Low and Ultra presets shrinks as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 121.9 FPS. At 1440p, this difference is 74.3 FPS. At 4K, the difference is only 39.4 FPS. This compression of performance between presets at higher resolutions is further evidence that the GPU is the bottleneck, as it cannot leverage the lower settings to gain as much performance when the pixel count is the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that 1440p with Medium settings achieves 98.8 FPS, and 1080p with Ultra settings achieves 104.7 FPS. To hit 60 FPS at 4K, you must use Low settings, which yield 75.6 FPS.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-12700K bottlenecking the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: No. The CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241) is more than sufficient. The GPU's performance caps the system, as shown by the significant FPS drops at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this combo's performance compare to the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score is 19774, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 2070's score of 19680. This means the RTX 2060 SUPER is virtually identical in performance to the RTX 2070.

Q: What is the most demanding setting for this GPU?

A: The 4K Ultra preset is the most demanding, producing an average of 36.2 FPS. This is the lowest score in the measured data and indicates the GPU is fully saturated.

Q: Does the CPU have enough cores for this simulation game?

A: Yes. The i7-12700K has 12 cores and 20 threads. The game does not appear to require more, as the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured resolutions.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between 1080p High and 4K High?

A: The difference is substantial. 1080p High produces 113.7 FPS, while 4K High produces 36.5 FPS. This is a drop of 77.2 FPS, highlighting the GPU's struggle with 4K resolution.