Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents an interesting test case for the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT. The measured data reveals a strong performer that is heavily influenced by graphics settings, showcasing how a high-end CPU can push frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The benchmark results tell a clear story about where this combination excels and where its limits lie.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K has a dramatic impact on frame rates, clearly demonstrating the increasing graphical load on the system. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 129.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 78.9 FPS, a significant reduction of approximately 39%. The jump to 4K is even more severe, with the average falling to 41.1 FPS, which is roughly 68% below the 1080p Ultra score.

This scaling pattern is classic evidence of the GPU becoming the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the powerful 16-core CPU can feed frames to the GPU at a very high rate, but as pixel count increases, the Radeon RX 6700 XT must work harder to fill those pixels. The performance drop between 1080p and 1440p is steep, but the 4K results show the GPU is clearly overburdened, especially at higher presets. The data suggests that 4K gaming is only viable at lower settings, where the workload is reduced enough for the GPU to keep pace, as seen with the 86.6 FPS average at Low settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K, with its 16 cores and 24 threads, provides an immense amount of processing power. Its benchmark scores are exceptional, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a Passmark multithread score of 45887. This processing headroom is evident in the game's performance at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system hits an average of 267.5 FPS, a figure that is far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors and shows the CPU is not a limiting factor.

The high boost clock of 5.40 GHz also contributes to excellent single-thread performance, as evidenced by a Geekbench single-core score of 2850. This is crucial for simulation games, which often rely on a single primary thread for game logic. The data implies that in Pc Building Simulator, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. The performance ceiling at 1080p is exceptionally high, suggesting that the CPU has ample headroom to support even more powerful graphics cards. The CPU's performance, ranking in the 93rd percentile compared to all CPUs, further underscores its capability in this role.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for different display resolutions. For a 4K display, the High preset delivers 46 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. The Medium preset at 64.4 FPS offers a better balance, but the Low preset at 86.6 FPS is the only one that provides a high-refresh-rate experience at this resolution. For 1440p, the High preset at 83.3 FPS is a solid choice for smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset at 78.9 FPS is still very playable. The Medium preset at 117.6 FPS is excellent for higher refresh rate monitors. At 1080p, the system is so powerful that even the Ultra preset at 129.6 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 137.9 FPS and Medium at 190.7 FPS offer even more headroom, but the Low preset at 267.5 FPS is only necessary for the most extreme refresh rate displays.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the difference between High and Ultra is relatively small, with a drop of only about 6% at both 1440p and 4K. This makes the High preset the recommended starting point, as it offers nearly the same visual fidelity as Ultra but with a measurable performance gain. The Medium preset is a strong fallback for 4K users who want to stay above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for this combination at 2560x1440 with High settings is 83.3 FPS.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K with Low settings, it achieves 86.6 FPS, but with Ultra settings, the average drops to 41.1 FPS. It is best suited for 4K at Medium or Low presets.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 47282. It performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which is only 0.1% faster. It is also within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is in the 77th percentile when compared to all other GPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-to-high-range performer.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achieved in the tests?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 267.5, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the GPU's performance compare to the AMD Radeon HD 7950?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33721, which is 1% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7950's score of 34050.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT plays the critical role of determining the system's performance ceiling at higher resolutions. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the textures and assets in Pc Building Simulator, but the rendering workload becomes the limiting factor. The GPU's boost clock of 2581 MHz and its 2560 shading units are put to the test as settings are increased.

The benchmark results clearly show the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The difference between the High and Ultra presets at this resolution is only 4.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is already saturated. Its Passmark G3D score of 19786 and its 77th percentile ranking show it is a capable card, but it is not in the same class as the CPU. The data suggests that in this pairing, the GPU is the component that will need an upgrade to achieve higher frame rates at 4K, while the CPU would be able to handle that upgrade without becoming a new bottleneck. The GPU's performance with a 0.7% delta from the AMD Radeon RX 6800 shows it sits at the edge of its performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data offers a complete picture of the system's performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, it averages 267.5 FPS. This drops to 190.7 FPS at Medium, 137.9 FPS at High, and 129.6 FPS at Ultra. The performance is so high that the CPU's capability is the primary driver, allowing the GPU to render frames with minimal restraint.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but the GPU's workload increases. The Low preset produces an average of 171.6 FPS. Medium settings yield 117.6 FPS, while High and Ultra presets deliver 83.3 FPS and 78.9 FPS, respectively. The difference between High and Ultra is about 5%, showing the GPU is starting to feel the pressure.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The Low preset is the only setting to break the 60 FPS barrier, with an average of 86.6 FPS. Medium settings drop to 64.4 FPS, and High further reduces to 46 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, resulting in an average of just 41.1 FPS. The scaling here shows a clear degradation in performance as the pixel count and visual fidelity increase.

How This Combo Ranks

The overall standing of this specific CPU-GPU combination in Pc Building Simulator is noteworthy. It is ranked 976 out of 1769 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the field. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the high individual performance of both components. The CPU is in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 77th percentile.

The mid-pack ranking suggests that the combination's performance is more dependent on the GPU than the CPU in this specific game. While the CPU is top-tier, the GPU's performance level holds the combo back from reaching the higher echelons of the ranking table. The performance of the RX 6700 XT, which is 1% slower than the older AMD Radeon HD 7950 in average benchmark scores, indicates it is a mid-range card. This pairing, therefore, is a balanced, high-performing system for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is not a top-tier 4K setup. The data implies that to climb the ranks significantly, a substantial GPU upgrade would be necessary, as the CPU has the headroom to support it.