Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions reveal a classic case of GPU-bound scaling, with the AMD Radeon RX 580 acting as the primary constraint. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the RX 580 produces an average of 118.2 FPS. Stepping up to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops that figure to 78.2 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS. Moving further to 3840x2160 Low yields 39.1 FPS, which is roughly half of the 1440p result. This pattern is consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor: as pixel count increases, the workload on the graphics card scales accordingly, and the CPU's substantial headroom (as indicated by its strong multi-threaded benchmark scores) does not compensate for the GPU's throughput limits.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced when examining the High settings row. At 1080p High, the combo manages 62.4 FPS. At 1440p High, that falls to 38 FPS, a 24.4 FPS drop. At 4K High, the average plunges to 17.7 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable playability. This steep decline—from 62.4 to 17.7—shows that the RX 580's compute resources are being saturated well before the CPU becomes a bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result is identical to 4K High at 17.7 FPS, suggesting that at this resolution, additional graphical fidelity settings do not further tax the system because the GPU has already reached its maximum frame output ceiling for this workload.

The data indicates that the i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is never the limiting component in this pairing for this game. Even at the lowest resolution and settings, where CPU overhead typically becomes more visible, the 118.2 FPS result does not suggest any processor-related ceiling. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings shows a 34% reduction in frame rate, while the scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low shows a 50% reduction. These percentages align with the pixel-count increases between those resolutions, further confirming that the RX 580's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with a GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process. Its base clock is listed at 1257 MHz, with a boost clock of 1340 MHz. The 8 GB of GDDR5 memory operates at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. For this game, which is a simulation title, the GPU's role in handling the visual output is direct: the benchmark results show that the RX 580's memory subsystem and compute units determine the frame rates across all tested configurations.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context for its performance tier. Its PassMark G3D score is 8813, and its average benchmark score across all tests is 13559. This places it at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, meaning it sits slightly above the median but well below current high-end parts. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (with an average score of 13564, a delta of 0%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (13549, delta 0.1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13416, delta 1.1%). These close scores indicate that the RX 580's performance level is comparable to older mid-range GPUs, which aligns with its measured FPS results in this game.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is worth noting for this simulation title. The game's measured data shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate matches 4K High exactly at 17.7 FPS. This could suggest that the VRAM is not the limiting factor at those settings, as the identical scores imply that the GPU's shading units or texture rate (193.0 GTexel/s) are the constraint rather than memory capacity. The pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s also helps explain the poor 4K performance, as filling 3840x2160 pixels at that rate yields the observed low frame counts.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database for Pc Building Simulator, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1642 out of 1769 tested combos. This places it in the lower 7% of all configurations tested for this game, which is a notable finding given the CPU's strength. The i7-12700KF itself performs at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35355. Its nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Core i5-14400 (average score 35336, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416, delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35289, delta 0.2%). These deltas are all within 0.3% of the 12700KF's score, indicating that the processor is competitive with several other high-end parts.

The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile ranking and the combo's low game-specific rank underscores the GPU's dominance in determining this game's performance. The RX 580's 53rd percentile standing among GPUs, combined with its average benchmark score of 13559, directly explains why this combo falls to rank 1642. The data shows that pairing a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU from 2017 results in performance that is severely constrained by the graphics card, which is exactly what the measured FPS values demonstrate.

For comparison, the RX 580's nearest rival in the GPU database is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, which has a near-identical average score of 13564 (delta 0%). This means that, based on aggregate benchmarks, swapping the RX 580 for a GTX 570 would yield virtually the same frame rates in this game, assuming no other system changes. The combo rank of 1642 out of 1769 indicates that the vast majority of tested combinations—likely those with more modern or higher-tier GPUs—produce better results in Pc Building Simulator.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete grid of average frame rates across four settings presets at three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 118.2 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this combo. Medium at 1080p yields 87.4 FPS, High produces 62.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to exactly 60 FPS. This progression shows a steady decrease as graphical fidelity increases, with the difference between Low and Medium being 30.8 FPS, between Medium and High being 25 FPS, and between High and Ultra being only 2.4 FPS. The small gap between High and Ultra at 1080p suggests that the final preset tier adds minimal extra load relative to the GPU's capacity.

At 2560x1440, the results are 78.2 FPS for Low, 52.9 FPS for Medium, 38 FPS for High, and 33.9 FPS for Ultra. The scaling from Low to Medium here is 25.3 FPS, Medium to High is 14.9 FPS, and High to Ultra is 4.1 FPS. Compared to 1080p, each setting tier at 1440p shows a lower absolute frame rate, but the relative differences between presets are similar, indicating consistent GPU scaling behavior.

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal for playability: Low averages 39.1 FPS, Medium 28.6 FPS, and both High and Ultra tie at 17.7 FPS. The identical High and Ultra scores are a critical data point, as they suggest that at 4K, the GPU is fully saturated and cannot differentiate between those two presets. The jump from Medium to High at 4K is 10.9 FPS, which is a significant drop, while the Low-to-Medium difference is 10.5 FPS. Across all resolutions, Low settings at 1080p is the only configuration that approaches the 120 FPS mark, while every 4K preset except Low falls below 30 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings produces the highest average at 118.2 FPS. For a balance of quality and speed, 1080p Medium at 87.4 FPS is the highest measured score above 60 FPS, while 1080p Ultra hits exactly 60 FPS.

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

A: At 4K, the measured averages are 39.1 FPS on Low, 28.6 FPS on Medium, and 17.7 FPS on both High and Ultra. These results indicate that 4K is only viable on Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the typical 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 13559, while its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, scores 13564, a delta of 0%. This means the two GPUs perform nearly identically in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The i7-12700KF ranks at the 89th percentile among CPUs, while the RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile among GPUs. The FPS scaling with resolution changes matches GPU workload patterns, not CPU limitations.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations?

A: This specific combination ranks 1642 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it near the bottom of the database despite the CPU's high individual standing.

Q: Are the High and Ultra presets different at 4K?

A: No, the measured average FPS is exactly 17.7 for both High and Ultra at 3840x2160. This identical result suggests the GPU is fully saturated and cannot produce additional frames regardless of which preset is selected.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for this combo depends on the user's target frame rate and resolution. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p, the Ultra preset achieves exactly 60 FPS, making it the highest-fidelity option that still meets this threshold. The High preset at 1080p produces 62.4 FPS, which is marginally above 60 FPS and offers similar visual quality with a small performance buffer. For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 118.2 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset to exceed 100 FPS.

For 1440p gaming, none of the presets reach 60 FPS. The Low preset at 78.2 FPS is the only 1440p configuration above 60 FPS, while Medium at 52.9 FPS and High at 38 FPS fall short. If a user insists on 1440p, Low settings are the only viable option for a playable frame rate, but the visual trade-off is substantial compared to 1080p Ultra. At 4K, only Low settings at 39.1 FPS approaches playability, but this is still below the 60 FPS standard and is not recommended based on the data.

The most balanced recommendation from the measured rows is 1080p Ultra at exactly 60 FPS. This provides the highest visual settings available in the test while maintaining a playable frame rate. The alternative of 1080p High at 62.4 FPS offers a minor FPS increase (2.4 FPS) but at a lower graphical preset. For users with high-refresh-rate displays, 1080p Low at 118.2 FPS is the clear choice, as it is the only setting that fully utilizes such a display's capabilities. The data does not support any 1440p or 4K preset above Low as a reasonable choice for this game, given the severe FPS penalties.