Pc Building Simulator

This combo, pairing the Intel Core i7-13700K with the Intel Arc B390, lands at rank 3310 out of 3723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. That places it in the bottom 11% of all tested setups, a surprisingly weak result given the CPU's high standing and the game's simulation nature, which typically favors processor performance. The data suggests a severe bottleneck exists elsewhere, and the GPU's benchmark percentile of 9 versus all GPUs confirms that the graphics component is the primary constraint dragging this pairing down.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 3310 out of 3723 combos is a stark indicator of overall performance parity. In practical terms, this setup will struggle to provide a smooth experience at higher settings, as the measured FPS data confirms. The CPU itself is a powerhouse, with an average benchmark score of 46881 and a percentile of 89 versus all CPUs, placing it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971 (a delta of -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 at 47022 (delta -0.3%), showing the i7-13700K is essentially tied with these high-end chips in raw compute. However, the GPU's average benchmark score is a mere 1482, with a percentile of 9, and its nearest rivals are ancient low-end cards like the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1463, delta 1.3%) and the GT 710 (score 1443, delta 2.7%). This massive disparity between the CPU's top-tier standing and the GPU's bottom-tier placement creates a profoundly unbalanced system for this game.

The rank of 3310 out of 3723 means that over 88% of all other CPU-GPU combinations tested in Pc Building Simulator outperform this one. The data indicates that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor, as its performance sits in the 9th percentile, while the CPU sits in the 89th percentile. This is not a case of a mediocre CPU holding back a decent GPU; it is the opposite. The CPU is capable of feeding frames far faster than the GPU can render them. The benchmark scores for the CPU, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and a Geekbench multicore score of 19429, show immense processing power that goes largely underutilized in this configuration.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its memory is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This shared memory architecture and lack of dedicated video memory are critical factors in its low performance. The GPU has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, along with 12 ray tracing cores. Its theoretical performance is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32 and 15.36 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1). The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s. The TDP is listed as 80 W, and it is an IGP with no power connectors.

In Pc Building Simulator, this translates to a GPU that is only capable of managing a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482, which places it in the 9th percentile. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463 (delta 1.3%), indicating that the Arc B390 is only marginally faster than a decade-old entry-level mobile GPU. This explains why the measured FPS is so low at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2500 MHz is respectable, but the lack of dedicated memory and the low number of execution units relative to modern discrete GPUs means that it simply cannot handle the rendering load of modern games at high fidelity.

FAQ

Q: Why is the combo rank so low despite having a powerful CPU?

A: The combo rank of 3310 out of 3723 is primarily dragged down by the GPU. The Intel Arc B390 has a benchmark percentile of 9 versus all GPUs, meaning it performs worse than 91% of all other graphics cards. The CPU, in contrast, is in the 89th percentile, creating a massive bottleneck where the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's output.

Q: Is the GPU better than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710?

A: Yes, the data shows the Intel Arc B390 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482, while the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 scores 1443. This gives the Arc B390 a 2.7% advantage over the GT 710, according to the deltaPct value. It is faster, but both are in the very low end of the performance spectrum.

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is achieved with Low settings, reaching 125 FPS. Medium settings yield 88 FPS, while High settings drop to 62 FPS, and Ultra settings provide 59 FPS. The frame rate at 1080p is highly dependent on the graphics preset.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, which is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (score 46971) and 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (score 47022), but 0.5% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (score 46654).

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated video memory?

A: No, the memory size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared." This means it uses the system's main memory, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent," which is a significant limiting factor for performance in games that require fast access to large textures.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The Intel Arc B390's percentile versus all GPUs is 9. This means it performs better than only 9% of all GPUs in the database, placing it in the very bottom tier of graphics hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's capabilities across different resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo achieves an average of 125 FPS on Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches a high-refresh-rate experience. Medium settings at 1080p produce an average of 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 102 FPS. High settings at 1080p drop the average to 62 FPS, while Ultra settings yield an average of 59 FPS. This shows a predictable scaling where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. Low settings yield an average of 79 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings at 1440p average 56 FPS, with a range of 47 to 64 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 39 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 38 FPS. The drop from 1080p Low (125 FPS) to 1440p Low (79 FPS) is substantial, showing the GPU's struggle with increased pixel count. At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are mostly unplayable. Low settings average 41 FPS, Medium settings average 29 FPS (with a range of 25 to 34 FPS), High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The data shows that this combo is only viable for smooth gameplay at 1080p with lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 125 at 1080p to 79 at 1440p (a 36.8% drop) and then to 41 at 4K (a 67.2% drop from 1080p). For High settings, the progression is 62 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p (a 37.1% drop), and 21 FPS at 4K (a 66.1% drop). This pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. A CPU-bound scenario would show less of a performance hit as resolution increases, because the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while the GPU's workload grows. Here, the performance degrades almost linearly with the increase in pixel count, which is a classic sign of a GPU that is overwhelmed by the rendering demands.

The scaling from Medium settings shows a similar trend: 88 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p (a 36.4% drop), and 29 FPS at 4K (a 67.0% drop). The consistent ~36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~67% drop from 1080p to 4K across all settings strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B390's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints. The CPU's high scores, such as a Passmark multithread score of 45887 and a 3DMark max threads score of 12412, are not being fully utilized, as the GPU cannot process frames fast enough to keep the CPU busy.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in Pc Building Simulator is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 125 FPS. This is the only setting that provides a frame rate high enough for smooth, responsive gameplay. If a player prefers higher visual fidelity, Medium settings at 1080p, averaging 88 FPS, is a viable compromise, offering a significant visual upgrade while still maintaining a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. High settings at 1080p, at 62 FPS, are borderline, and Ultra settings at 59 FPS are not recommended for a consistently smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings (79 FPS) provide a comfortable frame rate. Medium settings at 56 FPS may be acceptable for some, but the risk of drops to 47 FPS makes it a less stable choice. High and Ultra settings at 1440p, averaging 39 and 38 FPS respectively, are not recommended for gameplay. At 3840x2160, none of the settings provide a playable experience, with the highest average being 41 FPS on Low. The data suggests that users should stick to 1080p resolution for this game with this hardware configuration. The best experience per the measured rows is clearly 1080p Low, with 1080p Medium as a secondary option if visual quality is prioritized over maximum frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a TDP of 125 W. Its cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and has an integrated UHD Graphics 770. The CPU's benchmark scores are exceptional, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116, a Geekbench multicore score of 19429, and a Passmark multithread score of 45887. Its 3DMark scores scale well with thread count, from 2262 with 2 threads to 12412 with max threads.

Despite this immense processing power, the CPU's role in this specific game and combo is largely constrained by the GPU. In Pc Building Simulator, which is a simulation game that can be CPU-intensive, the i7-13700K has more than enough power to handle the game's logic and physics calculations. However, the rendering pipeline is bottlenecked by the Intel Arc B390. The CPU's utility is demonstrated by the fact that the frame rate drops significantly with resolution increases, which is a GPU-bound behavior. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would be more consistent across resolutions. The data indicates that the CPU is essentially idle much of the time, waiting for the GPU to finish rendering frames. The processor's performance is so high that it is not a factor in this combo's low rank; the GPU is the sole reason for the bottom-tier placement.