Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents a unique workload where the Ryzen-powered system's performance is dictated by a blend of CPU and GPU capabilities. The measured data for the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT reveals a component pairing that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with a clear inflection point where the graphics card becomes the primary bottleneck. The benchmark results show a system capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1440p, but the transition to 4K exposes the limits of the GPU, while the CPU's substantial core and thread count ensures headroom at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the "High" preset offers the most compelling balance between visual fidelity and performance for this specific combination. At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 106.5 FPS, which is a substantial 4.9 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 101.6 FPS. This marginal performance gain is unlikely to be noticeable to most users, but the reduction in graphical load suggests a more stable experience. At 1920x1080, the High preset reaches 169.2 FPS, which is again only a slight step down from Ultra's 162.4 FPS. The data indicates that High provides a smoother experience than Ultra, with a 6.8 FPS advantage at 1080p and a 4.9 FPS advantage at 1440p, making it the optimal choice for competitive play.

For users targeting 4K, the "Medium" preset becomes the most viable option, as it delivers an average of 78 FPS, which is significantly more playable than High's 56.7 FPS or Ultra's 53.8 FPS. The jump from Medium to Low at 4K is substantial, with Low achieving 109.8 FPS, but this comes at a considerable visual cost. The data implies that "Medium" is the practical ceiling for maintaining a smooth 4K experience, while "High" is the recommended preset for 1080p and 1440p, given its strong performance and likely superior visual quality over Medium. The "Low" preset, while achieving the highest frame rates, should be reserved for scenarios where maximum FPS is paramount, as the visual compromise is significant.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, plays a decisive role in this game's performance at higher resolutions. The GPU's 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power are directly taxed as resolution increases. The measured FPS drop from 340.3 at 1080p Low to 109.8 at 4K Low, a 67.7% decrease, highlights the GPU's workload scaling. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with the average FPS falling to 53.8, which is only 15.8% higher than the 1080p Ultra score of 162.4, showing a severe bottleneck at the highest settings.

The GPU's boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz are the primary drivers of performance in scenes with lower CPU overhead. The data shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not fully saturated, as evidenced by the massive frame rates at Low settings. However, at 4K, the GPU's compute and memory resources are fully engaged. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor in this game based on the data, as no VRAM-related stutters or reductions are noted. The GPU's performance percentile of 87 and its average benchmark score of 49982 place it in a competitive position, but the measured FPS data indicates that its architecture is best suited for 1440p and below in this simulation title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo to achieve over 100 FPS on High settings?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440, the system achieves 106.5 FPS on High, while at 3840x2160 it drops to 56.7 FPS. Therefore, 2560x1440 is the highest resolution that consistently delivers over 100 FPS on the High preset.

Q: How much of a performance gain is there from using the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: The measured FPS at 1920x1080 shows a significant difference. The Low preset achieves an average of 340.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset reaches 162.4 FPS. This represents a 177.9 FPS increase, or a 109.5% improvement, when switching from Ultra to Low.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU become the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 3840x2160. The frame rates are consistently low across all settings, with the highest being 109.8 FPS on Low and the lowest at 53.8 FPS on Ultra. The CPU's high performance, as indicated by its benchmark scores, is not the primary constraint at this resolution.

Q: Is the "Medium" preset a viable option for 4K gaming on this system?

A: Yes, the data shows that the Medium preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 78 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for a simulation title, and it is significantly higher than the High preset's 56.7 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a balanced 4K experience.

Q: How does the system's performance at 1440p Ultra compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS is 101.6, while at 1920x1080 Ultra, it is 162.4. This shows a 60.8 FPS decrease, or a 37.4% drop in performance, when moving from 1080p to 1440p on the Ultra preset.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: The measured data shows that the High preset at 2560x1440 achieves 106.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 101.6 FPS. The difference is a modest 4.9 FPS, indicating that the High preset offers nearly identical performance to Ultra while likely reducing the load on the GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 599 out of 1769 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the upper third of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance. The rank of 599 is notable, as it shows that while this is a high-end pairing, there are many other combinations that can outperform it in this specific game. The CPU's percentile of 89 and the GPU's percentile of 87 are both high, but the game's specific workload might not fully utilize the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, allowing other, differently balanced systems to achieve higher frame rates.

The data suggests that the ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions, where it is the bottleneck. The CPU's average benchmark score of 35355 is very close to its nearest rivals, with a delta of only 0.1% to the Intel Core i5-14400 and 0.2% to the Intel Core i9-12900HX. This indicates that within the CPU's performance class, the choice of processor has a minimal impact on the overall ranking. The combo's position at 599, rather than higher, implies that while the individual components are strong, the pairing might not be optimal for Pc Building Simulator's engine, which may favor different hardware characteristics.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the Low settings preset, the average FPS drops from 340.3 at 1080p to 214.4 at 1440p, a 37% decrease, and then to 109.8 at 4K, a further 48.8% decrease from 1440p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load increases quadratically with resolution. The data indicates that at Low settings, the CPU is able to feed the GPU efficiently, and the frame rate is primarily limited by the GPU's pixel fill rate and shader throughput.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher settings. For the Ultra preset, the FPS drops from 162.4 at 1080p to 101.6 at 1440p, a 37.4% decrease, and then to 53.8 at 4K, a 47% decrease from 1440p. The relative drop from 1080p to 4K is 66.9% for Ultra, compared to a 67.7% drop for Low. This consistent scaling across presets strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at all resolutions, with its workload scaling directly with the number of pixels. The CPU's role appears to be secondary, as it is able to maintain high frame rates at 1080p without being a bottleneck, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance, with the Low preset achieving an average of 340.3 FPS. The Medium preset reaches 242.5 FPS, while the High preset delivers 169.2 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of 162.4 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy, with each step up in settings providing a significant FPS reduction. The difference between Low and Ultra is 177.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily utilized at this resolution, but the CPU is not a limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates are still very high, but the GPU's workload increases. The Low preset achieves an average of 214.4 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. The Medium preset delivers 152.5 FPS, while the High preset achieves 106.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that drops below the 100 FPS mark, with an average of 101.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system's performance is significantly constrained. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a high frame rate, achieving 109.8 FPS. The Medium preset delivers a playable 78 FPS, but the High and Ultra presets fall to 56.7 and 53.8 FPS, respectively. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable on the Low or Medium settings for a smooth experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, provides a robust foundation for this game. Its boost clock of 5.00 GHz and base clock of 3.60 GHz are critical for handling the simulation's logic, which can be single-threaded. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a single-thread score of 1043 in 3dmark and a passmark single-thread score of 3984, indicate strong single-core performance. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU sufficiently, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all settings. However, the CPU's role becomes less prominent as resolution increases.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities, demonstrated by a cinebench r23 multicore score of 28979 and a passmark multithread score of 34092, are likely not fully utilized by Pc Building Simulator. The game's simulation logic may rely more on a few fast cores rather than many slower ones. The CPU's performance percentile of 89 and its average benchmark score of 35355, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, suggest that it is a well-balanced processor. In this game, the CPU's primary job is to maintain a high minimum frame rate and avoid bottlenecks. The data indicates that it performs this job admirably, as the FPS drops from 1080p to 1440p are consistent with GPU-bound scaling, not CPU limitations. The CPU's 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and game logic, ensuring consistent frame pacing.