Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: Intel Core i7-13700K + AMD Radeon RX 7700 — Measured Performance Analysis

This analysis examines the measured performance of the Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 in Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title released in 2019. The data comes from direct measurement across four settings presets and three resolutions, placing this combination at rank 1348 out of 3002 tested configurations. The combination of a 16-core Raptor Lake CPU and a 16 GB Navi 32 GPU produces a distinctive performance profile that shifts between CPU-bound and GPU-bound behavior depending on resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 282 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings deliver 200 FPS, High delivers 141 FPS, and Ultra delivers 134 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 1348th out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. The measured data indicates it outperforms roughly 55% of all tested combinations.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded?

A: The lowest average FPS is 44 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. At 4K High settings, the average rises to 47 FPS, while 4K Medium reaches 66 FPS and 4K Low reaches 93 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 7700 have, and is it sufficient?

A: The RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. Across all tested settings and resolutions, no measurement suggests VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintains playable frame rates.

Q: What are the CPU's core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It achieves a multicore score of 30745 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 2116 in the same test.

Q: Does the combo perform better at 1080p or 4K relative to expectations?

A: The data shows a dramatic resolution scaling effect. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 282 FPS, which drops to 93 FPS at 4K Low — a 67% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 134 FPS at 1080p to 44 FPS at 4K, a 67% reduction as well, indicating consistent scaling behavior.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 operates with a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The GPU memory runs at 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective speed. Built on the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, this GPU provides 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. The memory configuration of 16 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus yields a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes increasingly prominent as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU can feed frames rapidly, resulting in 282 FPS at Low settings and 134 FPS at Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 148 FPS, representing a 52% performance drop from lowering settings. At 3840x2160, the same Low-to-Ultra comparison shows a drop from 93 FPS to 44 FPS, a 53% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across resolutions indicates the GPU handles the extra pixel workload proportionally.

The GPU's benchmark scores provide context: it achieves a Passmark G3D score of 20974 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (scoring 15862, a 0.1% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (scoring 16014, 1% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (scoring 16129, 1.7% higher). The RX 7700 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs near the median of the database.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity proves more than adequate for this simulation title. Even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 44, there is no indication of memory swapping or texture streaming issues that would manifest as severe frame drops. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 56, with a maximum of 76, showing a relatively tight frame pacing window.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1348th out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This placement places it in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning 1654 combos performed better and 1347 performed worse. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other across most tested scenarios.

The CPU component alone sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (scoring 46971, a 0.2% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (scoring 47022, 0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (scoring 46654, 0.5% lower). The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 15852.

The discrepancy between CPU percentile (89th) and GPU percentile (58th) explains some of the performance characteristics observed. At lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, preventing the CPU from fully expressing its capability. At higher resolutions, the gap narrows as the GPU workload increases. The combo rank of 1348 suggests that in Pc Building Simulator, this pairing performs slightly below what the CPU's high percentile might suggest, because the GPU cannot always keep pace with the CPU's frame production capacity.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the delta percentages are minimal — all within 0.5% of the i7-13700K's average score. This indicates the CPU is well-matched against similarly positioned processors. The GPU's rival comparisons show a wider spread, with the RTX 3060 Ti being 1.7% faster and the R9 370X being 0.1% slower. These small deltas suggest the combo's rank is more influenced by the overall system balance than by any single component's outlier performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160). The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max FPS data, providing insight into frame pacing.

At 1920x1080, the results are:

• Low: 282 average FPS
• Medium: 200 average FPS, with minimum 170 and maximum 230
• High: 141 average FPS
• Ultra: 134 average FPS

The step from Low to Medium costs 82 FPS (29% reduction), Medium to High costs 59 FPS (30% reduction), and High to Ultra costs only 7 FPS (5% reduction). The diminishing returns between High and Ultra suggest the Ultra preset adds minimal visual benefit relative to its performance cost at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are:

• Low: 178 average FPS
• Medium: 126 average FPS, with minimum 107 and maximum 145
• High: 89 average FPS
• Ultra: 85 average FPS

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows reductions of 37% at Low (282 to 178 FPS), 37% at Medium (200 to 126 FPS), 37% at High (141 to 89 FPS), and 37% at Ultra (134 to 85 FPS). This consistent 37% drop across all settings indicates resolution scaling is uniform regardless of preset.

At 3840x2160, the results are:

• Low: 93 average FPS
• Medium: 66 average FPS, with minimum 56 and maximum 76
• High: 47 average FPS
• Ultra: 44 average FPS

The scaling from 1440p to 4K shows reductions of 48% at Low (178 to 93 FPS), 48% at Medium (126 to 66 FPS), 47% at High (89 to 47 FPS), and 48% at Ultra (85 to 44 FPS). The larger percentage drop from 1440p to 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p suggests the GPU is approaching its limits at the highest resolution.

The Medium preset's min/max data shows frame pacing consistency: at 1080p, the spread between min and max is 60 FPS; at 1440p, the spread is 38 FPS; at 4K, the spread is 20 FPS. The narrower spread at higher resolutions indicates more consistent frame delivery when the GPU is more heavily loaded.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data shows clear tiers of performance that align with common display refresh rates.

At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates. The Low preset at 282 FPS far exceeds any display refresh rate currently available, making it overkill for most users. The Medium preset at 200 FPS provides a comfortable margin above 144 Hz displays, while High at 141 FPS sits just below 144 Hz. Ultra at 134 FPS remains above 120 Hz. For 1080p users with high refresh rate monitors, Medium delivers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate headroom, as the jump from Medium to High costs 59 FPS for what is likely a modest visual improvement in a simulation title.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 178 FPS remains above 144 Hz, but Medium at 126 FPS drops below that threshold. High at 89 FPS and Ultra at 85 FPS both fall below 120 Hz. For 1440p users, Medium provides the best experience for 120 Hz displays, while High remains viable for 60-75 Hz monitors. The small gap between High (89 FPS) and Ultra (85 FPS) — only 4 FPS — suggests Ultra offers minimal performance penalty for its potential visual improvements, making it a reasonable choice for users who prioritize image quality at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, all presets deliver frame rates below 100 FPS. The Low preset at 93 FPS is the only option above 60 FPS, making it suitable for 60 Hz displays. Medium at 66 FPS also clears the 60 FPS threshold, while High at 47 FPS and Ultra at 44 FPS fall below it. For 4K users, Medium is the recommended preset, as it maintains an average above 60 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS. The frame pacing data for 4K Medium shows a tight window between 56 and 76 FPS, suggesting consistent performance without major stutters.

The overall recommendation across all resolutions is the Medium preset. It consistently delivers the best frame rate-to-visual quality ratio, with the most complete measurement data (including min/max FPS) confirming its stability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K provides 16 cores and 24 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosting to 5.40 GHz. This Raptor Lake-S architecture processor features 30 MB of shared L3 cache, 2 MB per core L2 cache, and 80 KB per core L1 cache. Built on Intel's 10 nm process, it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU can produce frames quickly. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 282 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU can handle the simulation's logic and physics calculations while feeding the GPU. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and single-core score of 2116 demonstrate strong both-thread and single-thread performance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10717 and max-thread score of 12412 show scaling across threads.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database — the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, Ryzen 9 7845HX, and Intel Xeon w3-2535 — all score within 0.5% of the i7-13700K's average benchmark score of 46881. This tight grouping indicates the CPU performs as expected for its class, without any anomalous behavior in synthetic benchmarks.

Pc Building Simulator, as a simulation title, likely benefits from the CPU's multicore capabilities. The 16 cores and 24 threads provide ample headroom for simulation logic, AI calculations, and background processes. The Passmark multithread score of 45887 and the data compression score of 595292 suggest strong parallel processing capabilities. However, the single-thread performance — a Passmark single-thread score of 4333 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2529 — is equally important for games that rely on a single primary thread.

The CPU's integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present but not used in testing, as the discrete RX 7700 handles all rendering. The CPU's 125 W TDP and support for DDR4/DDR5 memory give system builders flexibility, though the benchmark data does not distinguish between memory types.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals consistent resolution scaling patterns across all settings presets. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by approximately 37% regardless of settings. When moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the drop increases to approximately 48%. This two-stage scaling pattern provides insight into the limiting component at each resolution.

At 1080p, the combo produces very high frame rates, with Low settings reaching 282 FPS and Ultra reaching 134 FPS. The 148 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution indicates the GPU's workload varies significantly with settings. However, even at Ultra, the 134 FPS result suggests the GPU is not fully saturated — the CPU is likely contributing to frame production limits at this resolution.

At 1440p, the frame rates scale down proportionally. The Low preset at 178 FPS and Ultra at 85 FPS show the same 53% reduction between settings as seen at 1080p. This consistency suggests the GPU is still the primary determinant of performance at 1440p, with the CPU providing adequate support.

At 4K, the frame rates drop below the 60 FPS threshold for High (47 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) presets. The Low preset at 93 FPS and Medium at 66 FPS remain playable. The larger percentage drop from 1440p to 4K (48%) compared to 1080p to 1440p (37%) indicates the GPU is becoming the dominant limiting factor at 4K. The pixel count increases by 2.25 times from 1440p to 4K, and the frame rate drops by roughly half, which aligns with GPU-bound scaling.

The limiting component analysis shows a clear progression: at 1080p, the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly, with the CPU's 16 cores and 24 threads providing sufficient frame production. At 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility, and at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for all tested settings, so the frame rate drops at 4K are attributable to raw compute limitations rather than memory constraints.

The consistency of the scaling percentages — 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 48% from 1440p to 4K across all settings — indicates that Pc Building Simulator scales predictably with resolution. This predictability allows system builders to estimate performance at untested settings with reasonable accuracy. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should stick to Medium settings or below, while 1080p and 1440p users have more flexibility in their settings choices.