Pc Building Simulator

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12-core, 20-thread processor built on the Alder Lake architecture using Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock of 3.60 GHz can boost up to 5.00 GHz, and it carries 25 MB of shared L3 cache alongside per-core L1 and L2 allocations of 80 KB and 1.25 MB respectively. This hybrid configuration — combining performance and efficiency cores — is particularly relevant for a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, where the workload tends to spread across multiple threads for physics, component interactions, and UI updates.

Looking at the CPU's synthetic benchmark results, the multi-threaded performance is substantial. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and the 3DMark max-thread score of 9983 indicate strong parallel throughput. Single-thread performance is equally respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 1043. These numbers matter because Pc Building Simulator, despite its simulation nature, does not appear to be heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions — the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes the limiting factor.

The percentile ranking against all CPUs sits at 85, meaning this processor outperforms the vast majority of alternatives in the database. When compared to its nearest rivals, the i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35365 is remarkably close to the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, deltaPct 0.2), and the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, deltaPct -0.2). The i7-12700K scores 35287 with a deltaPct of 0.2. These sub-1% differences indicate that within this performance tier, the i7-12700KF is essentially interchangeable with its closest competitors for most workloads.

The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest headroom for enthusiasts, but the stock performance data is what drives the measured FPS results. The dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility, though the specific memory configuration used in testing is not detailed in the data. What the benchmark results clearly show is that this CPU has the computational muscle to keep pace with one of the most powerful GPUs available.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a combo rank of 85 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the pairing in the top 2.3% of all tested configurations, a position that reflects the exceptional synergy between this processor and graphics card.

Breaking down what this rank means: with 3,723 combos total, a rank of 85 means only 84 combinations deliver higher measured frame rates in this specific game. The data indicates that this is not merely a case of stacking two high-end components — the rank demonstrates that the i7-12700KF can effectively feed the RTX 5090 across the tested scenarios. In many games, a 12-core CPU from the 12th generation might bottleneck a flagship GPU, but the benchmark results for Pc Building Simulator suggest the workload is balanced enough that both components contribute meaningfully.

The nearest rival CPUs for the i7-12700KF — the i7-13700T, i5-13600T, Core 5 213PE, and i7-12700K — all have average scores within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF. This clustering of scores suggests that the combo rank is not highly sensitive to small CPU differences; the GPU likely dominates the variance in FPS results. However, that rank of 85 still indicates the CPU is not holding back the RTX 5090 in this title, as lower-ranked combos with the same GPU would show measurable FPS drops if CPU-limited.

The percentile ranking for the GPU alone is 92 out of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 79842 places it well above the majority of graphics cards. The combination of an 85th percentile CPU and 92nd percentile GPU yielding a top-85 combo in this game suggests that Pc Building Simulator is relatively forgiving in terms of hardware demands, but still rewards high-end configurations with correspondingly high frame rates. The data shows a clear tiering: this combo sits well above the median tested setup, and the rank reflects genuine performance differentiation rather than noise.

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a classic resolution scaling curve that shifts the bottleneck from CPU to GPU as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 401 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 336 FPS, and at 4K Low it falls further to 176 FPS. The 1080p to 1440p reduction is 16.2%, while 1440p to 4K sees a 47.6% drop. This steep decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiter as resolution increases.

The Medium settings tell a similar story with slightly different magnitudes. At 1080p Medium, the average is 352 FPS; at 1440p Medium, 238 FPS (a 32.4% drop); and at 4K Medium, 124 FPS (a 47.9% drop from 1440p). The consistency of the 4K penalty across settings — roughly 48% — suggests that the RTX 5090's rendering workload at 4K is the dominant constraint, regardless of quality preset.

High settings show the same pattern: 266 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p (36.8% drop), and 88 FPS at 4K (47.6% drop). Ultra settings follow with 253 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p (36.8% drop), and 84 FPS at 4K (47.5% drop). The near-identical percentage drops from 1440p to 4K across all settings — 47.6%, 47.9%, 47.6%, and 47.5% — strongly indicate that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor at 4K, independent of the quality preset.

Conversely, the smaller drops from 1080p to 1440p (16-37% depending on settings) suggest that at 1080p, the CPU is playing a larger role in frame delivery. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 401 FPS while 4K Low achieves only 176 FPS — a ratio of 2.28x — aligns with the 4x pixel increase being partially mitigated by CPU headroom at lower resolutions. The data implies that players targeting 4K will see the RTX 5090's capabilities fully exercised, while 1080p performance is more indicative of the i7-12700KF's ability to generate frames.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080: The Low preset delivers the highest average at 401 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 352 FPS, with a minimum of 300 and maximum of 405 FPS. High settings produce 266 FPS, while Ultra yields 253 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 148 FPS, which represents a 36.9% reduction from the Low preset's performance.

2560x1440: Low settings measure 336 FPS on average. Medium drops to 238 FPS, with a minimum of 202 and maximum of 274 FPS. High settings achieve 168 FPS, and Ultra produces 160 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 176 FPS, a 52.4% reduction — larger than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to assert its influence.

3840x2160: Low settings average 176 FPS. Medium produces 124 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143 FPS. High settings deliver 88 FPS, and Ultra yields 84 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap narrows to 92 FPS (52.3% reduction), but the absolute values show that even at Ultra, the combo remains playable.

Looking at the Medium preset's min/max values across resolutions provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range spans 300 to 405 FPS (105 FPS spread). At 1440p Medium, the range is 202 to 274 FPS (72 FPS spread). At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 106 to 143 FPS (37 FPS spread). The tightening of the range at higher resolutions suggests that GPU-bound scenarios produce more stable frame pacing, whereas CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p exhibit more variance.

The step from Medium to High at each resolution is substantial: 86 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The step from High to Ultra is much smaller: 13 FPS at 1080p, 8 FPS at 1440p, and 4 FPS at 4K. This data indicates that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns over High, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is already heavily loaded.

# FAQ

Q: How does the i7-12700KF's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35365 is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, deltaPct 0.2), the Intel Core 5 213PE (35428, deltaPct -0.2), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, deltaPct 0.2). These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average is 401 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 84 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: Yes. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is nearly identical across all settings (47.5% to 47.9%), strongly indicating the GPU's pixel rendering throughput is the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: How does the Medium preset's frame time consistency vary across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the min/max range spans 105 FPS (300-405). At 1440p Medium, it spans 72 FPS (202-274). At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 37 FPS (106-143), showing tighter frame pacing at higher resolutions.

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

A: The combo ranks 85th out of 3,723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 2.3% of all configurations.

Q: How much performance is lost moving from High to Ultra settings?

A: The loss is relatively small: 13 FPS at 1080p (266 to 253), 8 FPS at 1440p (168 to 160), and 4 FPS at 4K (88 to 84). This suggests Ultra provides marginal visual gains at a modest FPS cost.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, but the High preset at 266 FPS represents the best balance. The step from High to Ultra costs only 13 FPS (down to 253), so players with high-refresh 1080p displays could justify Ultra. However, the Low preset's 401 FPS offers no practical benefit beyond extreme refresh rates, and the Medium preset's 352 FPS sits in a middle ground that adds little visual quality over Low for a 12% FPS reduction.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 168 FPS is the recommended choice for most players, as it clears 144 Hz refresh rates with headroom. The Ultra preset at 160 FPS still exceeds 144 Hz but offers only 8 FPS more than High — not worth the visual settings trade-off if frame rate stability is the priority. The Medium preset at 238 FPS is ideal for 240 Hz displays, providing a substantial FPS buffer while maintaining moderate visual quality. Low at 336 FPS exceeds even 300 Hz monitors, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 3840x2160, the decision becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset achieves 84 FPS, which is below the 90 FPS threshold many would consider smooth for a simulation game. The High preset at 88 FPS is marginally better but still sub-90. The Medium preset at 124 FPS is the sweet spot for 4K gaming, offering a 41% improvement over High while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The Low preset at 176 FPS is playable on 144 Hz 4K displays, but the visual downgrade is severe. For most 4K users, Medium provides the best experience, with its minimum FPS of 106 ensuring no significant frame drops.

The data shows that the Ultra preset rarely justifies its FPS cost — at every resolution, the gap between High and Ultra is 13 FPS or less, while the gap between Medium and High is 36-86 FPS. This pattern indicates that Pc Building Simulator's Ultra settings offer diminishing returns, and the High preset captures nearly all visual fidelity at a fraction of the performance penalty.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a chip designated GB202 containing 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. Its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, a specification that is dramatically overprovisioned for Pc Building Simulator's needs but contributes to the consistently high frame rates observed.

The GPU's base clock of 2017 MHz boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 21,760 shading units and 680 tensor cores provide the computational throughput for the 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance. These specifications place the RTX 5090 in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79842.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's influence becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 4K, the frame rates across settings (84 to 176 FPS) reflect the GPU's pixel throughput capabilities. The 32 GB VRAM is unlikely to be a limiting factor in this game, as Pc Building Simulator's asset sizes and texture requirements are far below what would stress this capacity. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and memory access never become a bottleneck, even at 4K with Ultra settings.

The nearest rival comparisons for the RTX 5090 show interesting deltas: the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (deltaPct 0.3), the P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (deltaPct 0.6), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (deltaPct 1.1). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 with a deltaPct of -1.4. These small percentage differences in synthetic benchmarks do not translate directly to gaming performance, as the measured FPS in Pc Building Simulator shows the RTX 5090 delivering 401 FPS at 1080p Low — a figure that would be unattainable for most of these rivals.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support, along with Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6, ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths. The 575 W TDP and 950 W suggested PSU indicate substantial power requirements, but the performance data justifies the engineering. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are the specifications that drive the 4K performance, and the measured results confirm that the RTX 5090 is the component that determines the upper bounds of frame rates at high resolutions in this combo.