Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 produces a wide spread of frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, depending entirely on resolution and preset. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 184 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it falls to 29 FPS. This massive gap reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, but which has ample headroom in the CPU when the GPU workload is light.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, pointing directly at the GTX 1070 as the bottleneck. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 184 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 68 FPS, and then drops further to 61 FPS at 3840x2160. This means moving from 1080p to 1440p cuts performance by roughly 37%, and moving from 1440p to 4K cuts it by another 47%. The pattern is similar at Medium settings: 131 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at the higher presets. At High settings, the average FPS goes from 92 at 1080p to 58 at 1440p and then to 30 at 4K. At Ultra, the numbers are 88, 55, and 29 FPS respectively. The data shows that the GTX 1070 simply cannot sustain playable frame rates at 4K for this simulation title, regardless of how much the CPU is capable of. The 4K Ultra result of 29 FPS is below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered the bare minimum for smooth gameplay, and the 4K High result of 30 FPS sits exactly on that line.

The fact that the 1080p Low result of 184 FPS is so high compared to the 4K results suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. When the GPU is not overburdened, the i7-13700K can push frame rates to very high levels. The scaling pattern indicates that this is a GPU-bound scenario from 1440p upward, with the CPU having plenty of reserve capacity that is only fully utilized at 1080p.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 and a single-core score of 2116. The Geekbench multi-core score of 19429 and single-core score of 2529 further confirm its strong processing power. In the 3DMark tests, it scores 12412 in the max threads test and 1136 in the single-thread test, indicating balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

Given these specifications, the CPU has more than enough capability for a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, which typically does not require extreme multi-core scaling. The data supports this, as the frame rates at 1080p Low (184 FPS) and even 1080p Medium (131 FPS) are far above what would be considered a CPU bottleneck. The processor's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample fast storage for game data, and its 10 nm process node keeps power consumption reasonable at 125 W TDP.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals is essentially a tie. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has an average benchmark score of 46971, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-13700K's 46881. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 are both 0.5% lower. This means the i7-13700K is effectively at parity with these processors in general compute tasks, which reinforces that any performance shortfall in this game is not due to the CPU.

The fact that the CPU is ranked in the 89th percentile versus all CPUs further emphasizes its high-end positioning. It is not a weak link in this pairing. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU well above 130 FPS at Medium settings and 92 FPS at High settings. The 4K results are not limited by the CPU, as the frame rates are far too low to be caused by processing overhead.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the clear limiting factor in this combination. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz. The GPU has 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its theoretical pixel rate is 107.7 GPixel/s and texture rate is 202.0 GTexel/s, with a compute throughput of 6.463 TFLOPS in FP32.

The GPU's benchmark scores are modest compared to the CPU. Its PassMark G3D score is 13498, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1082. The Geekbench OpenCL score is 44700, while Vulkan and Metal scores are 22121 and 18801 respectively. The GPU sits in the 47th percentile versus all GPUs, which is exactly average. Its nearest rivals include the AMD FirePro W5000 with a 0.2% higher average score, the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M with 0.5% higher, and the NVIDIA Tesla M10 with 0.6% lower.

These numbers paint a picture of a mid-range GPU that was released in 2016 and is now end-of-life. Its 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show it struggling to maintain playable frame rates. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 29, which is below the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay. Even at 4K Low, the 61 FPS average is only barely acceptable, and that is with all settings turned down significantly.

The GPU's performance scaling with settings is telling. At 1080p, going from Low (184 FPS) to Ultra (88 FPS) represents a 52% reduction in frame rate. At 4K, the same settings change results in a 52% reduction as well, from 61 FPS to 29 FPS. This consistent percentage drop suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the relative impact of settings changes is similar across resolutions. The 8 GB memory capacity is not being exceeded at these settings, as the game is not a VRAM-heavy title, but the raw compute power of the GP104 chip is insufficient for 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets produce playable frame rates. At 1080p, even Ultra settings average 88 FPS, while at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 55 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS, with 61 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, scores 9803, which is 0.2% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M is 0.5% higher at 9832, while the NVIDIA Tesla M10 is 0.6% lower at 9724. The NVIDIA Tesla C2070 is 0.7% lower at 9716.

Q: Is the i7-13700K a bottleneck for the GTX 1070 in this game?

A: No. The CPU is not the bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 184 FPS, which is far above the GPU's capability at higher resolutions. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30745 indicate it has ample headroom. The frame rates at 1440p and 4K are limited by the GPU, not the CPU.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 55 FPS. This represents a 33% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Medium to Ultra at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 61 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS, which may be playable but is not smooth. The High and Ultra presets average 30 FPS and 29 FPS respectively, which are marginal or below acceptable levels.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The i7-13700K scores 2116 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 30745 in multi-core, which is a 14.5x difference. In Geekbench, the single-core score is 2529 and multi-core is 19429, which is a 7.7x difference. The 3DMark single-thread test scores 1136, while the max threads test scores 12412, an 10.9x difference.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is ranked 3083 out of 3723 tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the bottom 17% of all tested systems, which is a low ranking given the strength of the CPU. The ranking indicates that while the processor is capable, the GPU drags down the overall performance for this specific game.

This ranking makes sense when looking at the measured FPS data. The combo cannot achieve 60 FPS at 1440p on High settings (58 FPS average) and falls well below that at 4K. Many other combinations with more balanced pairings of CPU and GPU would likely score higher. The i7-13700K is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, but the GTX 1070 is in the 47th percentile of all GPUs. This mismatch is what causes the combo to rank so low.

The data shows that the combo is better suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates on all presets. At 1080p Ultra, the average of 88 FPS is competitive. However, the rank of 3083 out of 3723 suggests that most other tested combinations offer a better experience, likely due to having a more modern or powerful GPU. The fact that the GPU is end-of-life and from 2016 is a significant factor in this ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. The Low preset averages 184 FPS. The Medium preset averages 131 FPS with a minimum of 111 FPS and maximum of 150 FPS. The High preset averages 92 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 88 FPS. All of these are well above 60 FPS, making 1080p the sweet spot for this combination.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. The Low preset averages 116 FPS. The Medium preset averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS. The High preset averages 58 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 55 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that consistently stays above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra fall short of that target.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. The Low preset averages 61 FPS. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS. The High preset averages 30 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 29 FPS. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average frame rate, and even that is borderline.

The data also shows that the minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 111 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 37 FPS. These minimum values indicate that the frame pacing is consistent at Medium settings, with no severe drops below the average.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This setting averages 92 FPS, which is smooth and leaves headroom for any scene complexity. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 88 FPS, which is also excellent, but the 4 FPS difference between High and Ultra is minimal, making High a more efficient choice. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 131 FPS, which is very high but the visual quality reduction may not be worth the extra speed.

For users with a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It averages 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS, ensuring consistent performance above 60 FPS. The High preset at 1440p averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 55 FPS, which is too low for a smooth experience. The Low preset at 1440p averages 116 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant.

At 4K, the only viable option is the Low preset, which averages 61 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the visual quality will be poor. The Medium preset at 4K averages 43 FPS with a minimum of 37 FPS, which is not smooth and may cause discomfort during play. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended, as they average 30 FPS and 29 FPS respectively, which are below acceptable levels for a simulation game.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize 1080p with High or Ultra settings for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. If a higher resolution is required, dropping to Medium at 1440p is the only way to maintain smooth frame rates. The data clearly shows that the GTX 1070 is the limiting factor, and the CPU has more than enough power to support any of these settings.