Pc Building Simulator

The Pc Building Simulator benchmark data for the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination reveals a system with substantial headroom, where performance is heavily dictated by graphical settings and resolution. The dataset shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary scaling factor, with the CPU providing enough throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at lower resolutions. This pairing ranks 97th out of 1769 tested combos in this specific simulation title, placing it in the top tier of systems.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, which points to a GPU-bound workload. At High settings, performance falls from 234.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 144.6 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 90 FPS, and then further down to 79.9 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The scaling is not linear, with the gap between 1440p and 4K being more severe than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, which suggests the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are being taxed heavily at 4K.

The pattern changes somewhat at Low settings. Here, 1080p produces 402.3 FPS, which drops to 297 FPS at 1440p and then to 156.3 FPS at 4K. The relative drop from 1440p to 4K is 47%, which is less severe than the 55% drop seen at High settings for the same resolution jump. This implies that at Low settings, the CPU begins to play a more significant role in limiting performance, especially at 1080p where the frame rate is exceptionally high. The i7-12700KF, with its 20 threads, is capable of feeding those frames, but the data suggests that the game's simulation logic becomes a secondary constraint when the GPU load is light.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, with 223.2 FPS at 1080p, 141.2 FPS at 1440p, and 72.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra result, confirming that the game's visual fidelity options at Ultra are particularly demanding on the GPU. The data indicates that for players targeting 4K, even the RTX 4080 SUPER cannot maintain a smooth 60 FPS at Ultra, but it does clear that threshold at High settings with 79.9 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 402.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is a massive frame rate that far exceeds any display's refresh rate, indicating the system is heavily overqualified for competitive play at this resolution.

Q: Does this system hit 60 FPS at 4K with the highest quality settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 72.7, which is above 60 FPS. However, the data shows that High settings at 4K yield 79.9 FPS, and Medium settings yield 106.8 FPS, so Ultra is not the only viable option for 4K.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35355, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14400's score of 35336. This puts the two processors in a statistical tie, with the i7-12700KF holding a negligible lead.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking compared to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 53610. This places it well above average, but not at the absolute top tier, as its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489, a delta of 0.2%.

Q: Is there a large performance gap between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the difference is significant. At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 208.7 FPS while High settings produce 144.6 FPS, a difference of 64.1 FPS. This is a 31% reduction in performance when moving from Medium to High.

Q: How does the combo rank relative to other tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 97th out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 5.5% of all systems tested, indicating it is a high-end configuration.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is crucial for Pc Building Simulator's 4K performance, as the data shows a dramatic drop in FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the 1440p score of 144.6 FPS falls to 79.9 FPS at 4K, which is a 45% reduction. This suggests that the game's texture data and simulation state are consuming a large portion of the available memory bandwidth.

The GPU's clock speeds also play a role. With a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2550 MHz, the RTX 4080 SUPER is running at high frequencies, which helps explain the strong 1080p performance. At 1080p Low settings, the GPU can push 402.3 FPS, which reflects its raw compute power. The GPU's 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores are more than sufficient for this simulation title, which does not appear to heavily utilize ray tracing based on the measured FPS data.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 53610 places it in the 88th percentile, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier card, but not the absolute fastest, as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% behind. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling across resolutions, with the CPU providing a stable foundation.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 97 out of 1769 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This is an exceptional result, putting the system in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested. The ranking is a holistic measure of the system's performance in this specific game, and it suggests that the i7-12700KF and RTX 4080 SUPER are well-matched for the simulation workload.

The high rank is likely due to the GPU's strong 4K performance, which is a key metric for high-end systems. The data shows that the combo can achieve 79.9 FPS at 4K High settings, which is a smooth experience for a simulation title that may involve complex scene rendering. The rank also validates the CPU's contribution, as the i7-12700KF's 20 threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed at all resolutions and settings. The nearest rival CPUs, such as the Intel Core i5-14400, have nearly identical average benchmark scores, but the combo ranking suggests that the i7-12700KF's specific performance characteristics are better suited for this game.

This rank is not absolute, however. Other combos may achieve higher FPS at specific settings, but the overall ranking indicates a balanced system that performs well across the board. For a game like Pc Building Simulator, where the simulation logic can be demanding, a high combo rank suggests that both the CPU and GPU are working in concert to deliver a smooth experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide the single-thread performance necessary for handling game logic. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to manage the simulation state, which includes component compatibility checks, thermal calculations, and system boot sequences. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings, which is indicative of a GPU-bound workload.

However, the CPU's performance is still relevant. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 402.3 FPS, which is an extremely high frame rate. This is only possible because the CPU can process the game's simulation threads quickly enough to feed the GPU. The i7-12700KF's 3dmark scores support this, with a max threads score of 9983 and a single thread score of 1043. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which are both important for a simulation game.

The CPU's benchmark scores also show that it is a capable processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 28979 and single-core score of 4091 are high, and its average benchmark score of 35355 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14400, has an average score of 35336, which is only 0.1% lower. This means that in other workloads, the two CPUs are nearly identical, but in Pc Building Simulator, the i7-12700KF's extra cores and threads may provide a slight edge in handling the game's simulation logic.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 402.3 FPS on Low, 329.8 FPS on Medium, 234.6 FPS on High, and 223.2 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 72.5 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 11.4 FPS, indicating that Ultra provides diminishing returns over High at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS rates are 297 on Low, 208.7 on Medium, 144.6 on High, and 141.2 on Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra narrows further to just 3.4 FPS, which is within the margin of error and suggests that Ultra settings at 1440p are not significantly more demanding than High. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, with the Low setting losing 105.3 FPS, which is a 26% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 156.3 FPS on Low, 106.8 FPS on Medium, 79.9 FPS on High, and 72.7 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show the most significant scaling, with the Low setting losing 140.7 FPS compared to 1080p Low. The Ultra setting at 4K is only 72.7 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU's limits. The data indicates that the step from Medium to High at 4K costs 26.9 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs only 7.2 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the system is so powerful that even Ultra settings produce 223.2 FPS, which is well above any high-refresh-rate display's capability. There is no practical reason to lower settings below High at 1080p, as the difference between High and Ultra is minimal at 11.4 FPS, but both are far above 144 Hz.

For 1440p, the data suggests that High settings are the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays. The 144.6 FPS at High is sufficient for a 144 Hz monitor, while Ultra settings at 141.2 FPS are nearly identical and offer no tangible performance penalty. However, for players with a 240 Hz display, Medium settings at 208.7 FPS would be the better choice, as it provides a significant FPS boost over High.

For 4K, the recommendation is to use High settings, which deliver 79.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and is a 10% improvement over Ultra's 72.7 FPS. Medium settings at 106.8 FPS are also viable for players who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity. Low settings at 4K produce 156.3 FPS, but the visual quality loss is likely too severe for a simulation game where readability of components is important. The data clearly shows that High settings at 4K offer the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo.