Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator responds predictably to the Core i7-12700KF and RTX 4070 Ti pairing, with frame rates scaling steeply as resolution increases. The data shows a clear transition from a CPU-bound state at 1080p to a GPU-bound state at 4K, and the measured FPS values across all settings presets paint a consistent picture of where the bottleneck shifts.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, and the pattern across settings presets tells a clear story about which component limits performance. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 401 FPS at 1920x1080 to 272 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 142 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is being taxed heavily at higher pixel counts. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are clearly the limiting factors at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is less steep but still significant: 205 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 196 FPS (401 vs. 205), which suggests that the GPU is not the primary constraint at 1080p—otherwise, the gap would be smaller. Instead, the i7-12700KF’s 12 cores and 20 threads are doing most of the work at lower resolutions, and the game engine is likely hitting a CPU limit around 400 FPS. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1043 and multi-thread score of 9983 support this: the CPU can push high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs.

The Medium preset shows the most balanced scaling: 305 FPS at 1080p, 193 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K. The min FPS values at Medium (259 at 1080p, 164 at 1440p, 86 at 4K) indicate that even at the lowest recorded frames, the experience remains playable. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Medium is 112 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 92 FPS—this near-linear drop suggests the GPU is being utilized more evenly across these resolutions, with the CPU still providing a solid foundation.

The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS is the only measured row that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, and it is importantly this is the highest quality preset at the highest resolution. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, users should expect to use High settings (71 FPS) or Medium (101 FPS) to maintain smooth performance. The 142 FPS at 4K Low shows that the GPU can still deliver high frame rates if visual quality is sacrificed, but the 68 FPS at Ultra reveals the true ceiling of this combo at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 68 FPS, which is above 60 but only by a slim margin. The High preset at 4K delivers 71 FPS, while Medium hits 101 FPS, so users seeking a buffer should step down from Ultra.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 272 FPS and High delivers 136 FPS, both well above 120 FPS. For 144 Hz displays, 1440p High is the sweet spot, as 4K High (71 FPS) falls short of 144 Hz and 1080p High (215 FPS) exceeds most monitor capabilities.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 401, but the i7-12700KF’s 3DMark max-thread score of 9983 and single-thread score of 1043 indicate a strong CPU. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (401 vs. 205 FPS) is 196 FPS, which implies the GPU is not fully utilized at Low—the CPU is likely the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti’s average benchmark score is 44795, which is 0.8% lower than the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and 1.3% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384). It sits 1.6% above the RTX A6000 (44075) and 1.7% below the Intel Arc A730M (45592). These are small deltas, so performance is broadly similar to those cards.

Q: What is the CPU’s ranking relative to other processors?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, which is 0.1% below the i7-13700T (35403) and 0.2% above the i5-13600T (35305). It also sits 0.2% above the i7-12700K (35287). The CPU’s percentile vs. all CPUs is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of tested processors.

Q: Are there any measured FPS values with min/max data?

A: Yes, the Medium preset has full min/max data at all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 259–351 FPS; at 1440p, it is 164–222 FPS; and at 4K, it is 86–116 FPS. This shows the frame pacing is consistent, with no severe dips below the average.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 442nd out of 3723 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. This places the pairing in the top 12% of all configurations tested, which is a strong showing. The data is measured, not estimated, so these results reflect real-world performance.

The rank of 442 out of 3723 is notable because it puts this combo ahead of the vast majority of tested systems, but it is not in the top tier. The RTX 4070 Ti’s percentile vs. all GPUs is 84, and the i7-12700KF’s percentile vs. all CPUs is 85, so both components are above average individually. However, the game is a simulation, which may not fully utilize the GPU’s capabilities at lower resolutions, potentially limiting the combo’s rank.

The rank also reflects the game’s moderate demands—it is not a AAA title with heavy graphics, so the CPU’s 12 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance is overkill for this game at 1080p, where the CPU dominates, but it becomes relevant at 4K. The 442nd rank suggests that combos with faster single-thread CPUs or higher-end GPUs may achieve higher FPS, but the i7-12700KF and RTX 4070 Ti are well-matched for this title.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, the RTX 4070 Ti’s deltaPct vs. the RTX 5090 Mobile is -0.8%, meaning it is slightly slower, but that difference is negligible in real-world gaming. The CPU’s deltaPct vs. the i7-13700T is -0.1%, again a minor difference. These small deltas indicate that the combo’s rank is not held back by either component being a weak link—it is simply a matter of the game’s optimization and the hardware’s overall capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured data shows the following average FPS by settings preset: Low delivers 401 FPS, Medium delivers 305 FPS (with min 259 and max 351), High delivers 215 FPS, and Ultra delivers 205 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 96 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 90 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is just 10 FPS. This suggests that the High and Ultra presets are close in performance, likely because the GPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 272 FPS, Medium at 193 FPS (min 164, max 222), High at 136 FPS, and Ultra at 130 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 79 FPS, from Medium to High is 57 FPS, and from High to Ultra is only 6 FPS. This pattern is similar to 1080p, but the overall FPS is lower, indicating the GPU is starting to take on more load. The min FPS at Medium (164) is still very high, so there is no risk of stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low at 142 FPS, Medium at 101 FPS (min 86, max 116), High at 71 FPS, and Ultra at 68 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 41 FPS, from Medium to High is 30 FPS, and from High to Ultra is just 3 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the differences between presets are smaller, and the absolute FPS values are much lower. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is the only row that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it stays above it.

Looking at the resolution scaling within each preset, the Low preset drops from 401 FPS at 1080p to 272 FPS at 1440p (a 32% reduction) and then to 142 FPS at 4K (a 48% reduction from 1440p). The Medium preset drops from 305 to 193 (37%) and then to 101 (48%). The High preset drops from 215 to 136 (37%) and then to 71 (48%). The Ultra preset drops from 205 to 130 (37%) and then to 68 (48%). The consistent 37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 48% from 1440p to 4K across presets indicates a uniform GPU scaling behavior, with the CPU maintaining its performance headroom.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 205 FPS is the best choice because it delivers the highest visual quality without sacrificing frame rate—205 FPS is far above any monitor’s refresh rate. The High preset at 215 FPS offers only a 10 FPS advantage, which is imperceptible, so users should opt for Ultra to get the best graphics. The Low preset at 401 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a 360 Hz monitor, but even then, the CPU may not consistently hold that frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset at 136 FPS is the recommended setting for most users, as it balances visual fidelity with a frame rate that exceeds 120 FPS. The Ultra preset at 130 FPS is nearly identical, so users can choose Ultra if they have a 120 Hz display and want max quality. The Medium preset at 193 FPS is a good option for 165 Hz monitors, but the visual difference between Medium and High is worth the slight FPS drop. The Low preset at 272 FPS is only for competitive play, which is not typical for a simulation game.

At 4K, the Medium preset at 101 FPS is the best overall choice, as it provides a smooth experience well above 60 FPS with decent visual quality. The High preset at 71 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz displays, but it leaves little headroom for drops. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is playable but risky—any scene complexity could push it below 60 FPS, and the min FPS at Medium (86) suggests that Ultra min FPS would be lower. The Low preset at 142 FPS is only recommended for users prioritizing frame rate over visuals, which is rare in a simulation game.

The data suggests that the combo is best utilized at 1440p High or Ultra, where it delivers over 130 FPS with high visual quality. At 4K, users must compromise between Medium and High, with Medium being the safest bet for consistent performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF 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. Its 3DMark scores show strong multi-threaded performance: 9282 for 16 threads, 7211 for 8 threads, and 9983 for max threads. The single-thread score of 1043 and the 2-thread score of 2065 indicate that the CPU has excellent per-core performance, which is crucial for games that rely on a few fast cores.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are extremely high (401 FPS at Low). The fact that the Low preset achieves nearly double the FPS of the Ultra preset (401 vs. 205) at 1080p suggests that the GPU is not the bottleneck—the CPU is pushing the game engine to its limits. The 12 cores and 20 threads are more than sufficient for this simulation, as the game likely does not utilize more than a few threads effectively. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9282 and max-thread score of 9983 are close, indicating that the CPU scales well with additional threads, but the game may not take advantage of this.

The CPU’s cache configuration—80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 25 MB shared L3—provides ample fast memory for game data, which helps maintain high frame rates. The 5.00 GHz boost clock is particularly important for single-threaded tasks, as the game’s simulation logic may be bound to one or two cores. The single-thread scores in Cinebench (410 in R15, 1709 in R20, 4071 in R23) and Geekbench (2255) all confirm that the i7-12700KF is a top-tier single-thread performer.

At 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The frame rate drops from 401 FPS at 1080p Low to 142 FPS at 4K Low, which is a 65% reduction, while the CPU’s performance remains constant. This indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti’s 7680 shading units and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain high FPS at 4K, regardless of the CPU’s capability. The CPU’s 25 MB L3 cache and 125 W TDP are well-suited to this workload, but they do not compensate for the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s nearest rivals—the i7-13700T and i5-13600T—have nearly identical average benchmark scores (35403 and 35305, respectively), with deltas of -0.1% and 0.2%. This means that in this game, the i7-12700KF is statistically equivalent to these newer processors, and users should not expect a meaningful performance difference when upgrading or downgrading within this range. The i7-12700K is also 0.2% slower, so the KF variant’s lack of integrated graphics is the only practical difference.