Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strikingly capable experience in Pc Building Simulator, a Simulation title that rarely stresses modern hardware to its limits. The measured frames-per-second data reveals a combination that excels at high refresh rates across most resolutions, though the relationship between settings and resolution tells a more nuanced story about where the bottleneck shifts. With the CPU ranking in the 93rd percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 80th percentile among all graphics cards, this pairing sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested combinations, yet the game's modest demands mean the RTX 3080 often has headroom to spare.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and revealing. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 351 FPS at 1920x1080 to 116.5 FPS at 3840x2160 — a reduction of approximately 67%. This steep decline indicates that at lower settings, the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count multiplies. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's needs, but the sheer pixel throughput at 4K forces the rendering pipeline to work harder.

Moving to High settings, the scaling pattern shifts. The 1080p result of 173.7 FPS drops to 113 FPS at 1440p and then to 61 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K here is roughly 46%, which is less severe than the Low-settings drop of about 48% from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that as settings increase, the CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions, but the GPU still dominates the 4K outcome. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is enormous — 351 FPS versus 166.1 FPS — indicating that even at the highest settings, the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU.

At 4K Ultra, the average of 56.5 FPS barely crosses the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High achieves 61 FPS. This tight grouping at the top resolution implies that the RTX 3080 is nearing its practical limit in this game when both resolution and settings are maxed out. The data shows a clear trend: resolution scaling is steep, and the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K regardless of settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, brings 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores to the table. Its boost clock of 1710 MHz and base clock of 1440 MHz are modest compared to later generations, but the raw compute power — 29.77 TFLOPS FP32 — is substantial. The 10 GB GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus delivers 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which the benchmark results suggest is ample for Pc Building Simulator's asset streaming.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 80 places it above most graphics cards, yet its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE with an average score of 36101 (a deltaPct of -0.9) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile at 35435 (deltaPct of 1). The RTX 3080's own average benchmark score of 35787 sits nearly exactly between these two, indicating that its compute performance is well-balanced for its class. In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the GPU's role becomes most evident at 4K, where the frame rate ceiling is clearly set by the rendering hardware rather than the CPU.

The measured FPS at 4K Low (116.5) versus 4K Medium (80.7) shows a 31% drop from simply raising settings one tier, highlighting how much the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth are taxed by increased visual fidelity. The RTX 3080's transistor count of 28,300 million on an 8 nm Samsung process gives it the density to handle these workloads, but the data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the card is operating near its effective limit.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor from the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its 30 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile choice, but in Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining high frame rates at lower resolutions where the GPU isn't saturated.

The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505, with a Geekbench multicore of 17731. Its percentile ranking of 93 against all CPUs confirms its high-end status. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47334 on average (deltaPct -0.1), essentially identical performance, while the AMD EPYC 4364P trails by 0.3% and the Intel Core i9-12900F by 0.4%. This places the i7-13700K in a tightly contested performance band.

In this game, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p. The jump from Ultra (166.1 FPS) to Low (351 FPS) at 1080p represents a 111% increase, which is far larger than the corresponding jump at 4K (56.5 to 116.5, a 106% increase). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is still capable of pushing frame rates higher than the GPU can render, but the gap narrows as resolution increases. The 24 threads are likely underutilized in a simulation game that may not scale perfectly across all cores, but the high single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1136) ensures that the game's primary simulation loop runs efficiently.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3080 and i7-13700K combination produces exceptional results across all settings. Low settings achieve an average of 351 FPS, Medium reaches 249 FPS, High delivers 173.7 FPS, and Ultra maintains 166.1 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is relatively small (4.4%), suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers: Low hits 223.2 FPS, Medium 155.7 FPS, High 113 FPS, and Ultra 105.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 35%, reflecting the increased pixel load.

At 3840x2160, the results become more constrained. Low settings still manage 116.5 FPS, which is playable for most users, but Medium drops to 80.7 FPS, High to 61 FPS, and Ultra to 56.5 FPS. The 4K Ultra result falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, meaning users targeting smooth 60 FPS gameplay will need to select High settings or lower. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is a 24% reduction, while High to Ultra is a 7.4% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset adds significant GPU strain for minimal visual gain in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 522nd out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 30% of all configurations, which is respectable given the GPU's mid-tier position in the current market. The ranking reflects the game's relatively light demands — many higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs that push 4K Ultra past 60 FPS, but the i7-13700K's strong CPU performance ensures that this combo excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming.

The CPU's near-parity with the i7-13700KF (deltaPct -0.1) and its slight edge over the AMD EPYC 4364P (deltaPct 0.3) suggest that the processor is not the limiting factor in this ranking. The GPU, however, sits close to the AMD Radeon 880M (deltaPct 0.4) and the Radeon RX 7900 GRE (deltaPct -0.9), indicating that the RTX 3080's overall benchmark performance is competitive but not class-leading. In Pc Building Simulator's measured data, the combo's rank of 522 out of 1769 means it outperforms roughly 70% of all tested systems, a solid result for a 2020-era GPU paired with a 2022-era CPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maximize frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 351 FPS on average, which is the highest measured result. For a balance of quality and performance, 1440p High at 113 FPS is also strong.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 56.5. The CPU's high single-thread performance is sufficient to keep up, but the RTX 3080's rendering capacity caps the frame rate.

Q: How does this combo compare to the Intel Core i7-13700KF with the same GPU?

A: The i7-13700KF has an average benchmark score of 47334, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-13700K's 47282, indicating virtually identical performance in synthetic tests.

Q: What settings should I avoid at 4K to stay above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra settings at 3840x2160 produce 56.5 FPS on average, which is below 60. High settings at 61 FPS are the highest preset that maintains 60+ FPS at 4K.

Q: Does the RTX 3080's 10 GB VRAM limit performance in this game?

A: The measured results show no indication of VRAM limitation, as the GPU's 760.3 GB/s bandwidth and 10 GB GDDR6X memory are sufficient for all tested settings, including 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing smooth gameplay at 60 FPS or higher, the data suggests selecting High settings at 4K, where the average is 61 FPS. At 1440p, High settings at 113 FPS offer a strong balance of visual fidelity and performance, while Ultra at 105.5 FPS is also viable. At 1080p, the choice depends on refresh rate — users with 240 Hz monitors can enable Medium at 249 FPS, while those with 360 Hz panels can push Low at 351 FPS.

The Ultra preset at 1080p (166.1 FPS) and 1440p (105.5 FPS) provides a marginal visual improvement over High but costs 4.4% and 6.6% performance respectively. Given the small gains, High settings are recommended for most users, as the difference between High and Ultra in this simulation game is unlikely to be perceptible in normal gameplay. For 4K users, Ultra's 56.5 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, so High is the optimal choice. Medium settings at 4K (80.7 FPS) offer a comfortable margin for users who want headroom for frame time spikes, while Low at 116.5 FPS is best for high-refresh-rate 4K displays.