Pc Building Simulator

The benchmark data for Pc Building Simulator, running on the Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, provides a clear picture of a system that prioritizes high refresh rate gameplay over raw 4K fidelity. The measured FPS rows across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a component pairing that scales predictably, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, ranking, and optimal settings for this specific configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The performance deltas between 1080p, 1440p, and 4K are substantial, highlighting where the system's strengths and limitations lie. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset hitting an average of 321 FPS and even the demanding Ultra preset achieving 153.4 FPS. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the processor is not a limiting factor; the headroom suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently, but the GPU is still capable of outputting far more frames than most displays can refresh.

Moving to 2560x1440 introduces a significant drop, but the system remains highly capable. The High preset averages 102.4 FPS, while Ultra maintains a solid 94.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 36% for High settings (from 160 to 102.4 FPS) and 38.5% for Ultra (from 153.4 to 94.3 FPS). This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count directly impacts the render workload.

The jump to 3840x2160 is where the RTX 3070 Ti starts to struggle. The High preset falls to 52 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.1 FPS. The scaling loss is steep: from 1440p to 4K, High settings lose nearly half their performance (from 102.4 to 52 FPS). This steep decline confirms that at 4K, the GPU's 8 GB memory buffer and compute throughput are the definitive limiting components. The data indicates that this combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being playable only at lower settings or for less demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the decisive factor in these results. Its specifications—8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth—are sufficient for 1440p but become strained at 4K. The memory clock of 1188 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz provide the raw throughput needed for the simulation's asset loading and rendering tasks. The data shows that at 4K Low, the average FPS jumps to 105.6, a massive increase over High (52 FPS), which suggests that the game's higher presets at 4K are exceeding the GPU's memory capacity or fill rate limits, forcing a performance cliff.

The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48 RT cores are more than adequate for a simulation title, which is not heavily reliant on ray tracing. The benchmark results show that the card's PassMark G3D score of 23356 places it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs, indicating solid mid-to-high-range performance. However, the nearest rivals listed—such as the AMD Radeon RX 6700 or the NVIDIA Quadro M5000—are not direct performance competitors for this game, suggesting that the RTX 3070 Ti's specific driver optimizations and architecture are what matter most here. The measured FPS indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of the scaling behavior, with the CPU providing ample headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Pc Building Simulator, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti holds a rank of 675 out of 1769 combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems, which is a reasonable position given the hardware. The CPU itself has an average benchmark score of 35355, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals—the Intel Core i5-14400, Core i7-13800H, and Core i9-12900HX—are all within a 0.3% delta of its score. This indicates that the processor's raw compute power is not a differentiator in this game, as it is not a CPU-intensive title.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 30849, but its percentile versus all GPUs is lower at 74. This suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the GPU is more mid-pack. The combination's rank of 675 out of 1769 suggests that many other configurations, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates in this game. The data implies that the CPU is not holding the system back; instead, the RTX 3070 Ti's performance ceiling is what determines the combo's position in the rankings. For a simulation game that is not known for extreme CPU requirements, the processor's 12 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient, leaving the GPU as the sole arbiter of the final score.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete matrix of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional results: Low averages 321 FPS, Medium 226 FPS, High 160 FPS, and Ultra 153.4 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is minimal (6.6 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not heavily taxing the GPU at this resolution. This makes 1080p gaming effortless, with even the most demanding preset clearing the 144 Hz threshold comfortably.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still strong but starts to show the GPU's workload. Low averages 200.1 FPS, Medium 144.2 FPS, High 102.4 FPS, and Ultra 94.3 FPS. The Medium preset is right at the edge of high-refresh-rate displays, while High and Ultra are suitable for 60-100 Hz monitors. The drop from Medium to High is significant (41.8 FPS), indicating that the High preset introduces a notable increase in rendering complexity.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations are fully exposed. Low averages 105.6 FPS, which is still very playable, but Medium drops to 76.4 FPS, High falls to 52 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 48.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium at 4K is a 29.2 FPS drop, and the subsequent steps show diminishing returns as the GPU saturates. The data indicates that 4K gaming is possible but requires sacrificing visual quality to maintain smooth frame rates, as the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS standard.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate. For 1920x1080 users, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, delivering 153.4 FPS while providing the best visual details. There is no meaningful benefit to dropping to High, as the performance gain is only 6.6 FPS. The system has ample headroom at this resolution, and the data supports using the highest quality settings without compromise.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 144.2 FPS offers the best experience for high-refresh-rate displays, as it perfectly aligns with a 144 Hz monitor's capabilities. The High preset at 102.4 FPS is also viable for 100 Hz panels, but the Medium preset provides a more fluid experience. The Ultra preset at 94.3 FPS is acceptable for 60-90 Hz monitors, but the drop from Medium is significant enough that the visual upgrade may not justify the frame rate loss.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 105.6 FPS is the only option that guarantees consistently high frame rates. The Medium preset at 76.4 FPS is playable for less demanding scenarios, but the High and Ultra presets, with averages of 52 and 48.1 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. The data suggests that 4K is not this combo's intended use case; users seeking 4K should prioritize the Low or Medium presets or consider a more powerful GPU. The benchmark results clearly indicate that the sweet spot for this hardware is 1440p with Medium to High settings, where the system delivers a responsive and visually rich experience.