Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on the assembly and maintenance of personal computers, presents a unique workload that is less about raw graphical fidelity and more about CPU-driven logic and physics calculations. The pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a dataset that clearly illustrates this dynamic. The measured FPS across resolutions and settings reveals a system that is heavily CPU-bound at lower resolutions, with the GPU only becoming a limiting factor at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings. The benchmark results provide a clear picture of a high-end combination that excels in this niche genre, showing how the software's simulation logic scales with hardware capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a distinct pattern in how frame rates scale with resolution, revealing the bottleneck's location. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination achieves an average of 426.4 FPS. This exceptionally high number indicates that the GPU is not being fully utilized; the Intel Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is the primary driver of performance at this resolution. Moving to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops to 326, a significant 23.5% decrease, which still points to a CPU limitation, as the RTX 4090 is far from its maximum capacity at these settings.

The scaling pattern shifts as resolution increases. At 4K (3840x2160) with Low settings, the average FPS is 173.4. This is a considerable drop from the 1440p figure, demonstrating that the GPU is beginning to take on more of the workload. The transition from Low to Medium settings further illustrates this shift. At 1080p Medium, the average is 369.4 FPS, while at 4K Medium, it falls to 120.1 FPS. This 67.5% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K at Medium settings shows that the rendering resolution is now the dominant factor. The RTX 4090's 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are being tasked with filling more pixels, but the CPU's role is still substantial.

The most revealing data point is the comparison between Low and Ultra settings. At 1080p, the frame rate drops from 426.4 FPS on Low to 249.7 FPS on Ultra, a 41.4% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 173.4 FPS on Low to 80.1 FPS on Ultra, a 53.8% reduction. This larger percentage drop at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor at that resolution with maximum settings. The core logic of the simulation, which is likely single-threaded or lightly threaded, still dictates the ceiling, but the graphics card's workload is what ultimately brings the frame rate down to the 80 FPS range. The data suggests that for this game, the RTX 4090 is somewhat over-provisioned for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU's simulation calculations are the clear bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: At which resolution and settings does the RTX 4090 become the primary bottleneck?

A: The data shows the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 80.1. The larger percentage drop from Low to Ultra at 4K (53.8%) compared to 1080p (41.4%) confirms this shift, as the GPU's rendering workload becomes more demanding than the CPU's simulation tasks.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average frame rate is 426.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This figure indicates that the CPU, specifically the Core i7-14700F's processing power, is the limiting factor at this configuration, as the RTX 4090 is capable of far higher output.

Q: How does the Core i7-14700F compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 54097, which places it 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (avgScore 54450) and 1.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (avgScore 54681). It outperforms the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 by 1.2% and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 1.7%.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The measured difference is small. The average FPS at 1440p High is 162.8, while at 1440p Ultra it is 158.5. This represents a 2.7% performance hit for the increased visual fidelity, suggesting that Ultra settings are a viable option at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 426.4 on Low to 249.7 on Ultra. This is a 41.4% reduction, which is substantial, but the resulting 249.7 FPS is still exceptionally high and far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors.

Q: Does the data suggest the CPU is a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: Yes. The fact that the 1080p Low average (426.4 FPS) is dramatically higher than the 4K Low average (173.4 FPS) indicates that the GPU is not the limiting factor at the lower resolution. The Core i7-14700F's performance in handling the game's simulation logic is what caps the frame rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is paramount. The game's core loop involves managing components, temperatures, and performance metrics, which are all calculations that rely heavily on processor throughput. The benchmark data supports this, showing that at 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are far higher than what a typical GPU-bound game would produce, indicating the CPU is setting the performance ceiling.

The processor's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance is evident in its benchmark scores. A Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and a single-core score of 5003 indicate a powerful processor for both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. This is crucial for a simulation game, which often has a primary logic thread that dictates the simulation speed, while other threads handle auxiliary tasks. The Core i7-14700F's 33 MB of shared L3 cache also helps in keeping frequently accessed simulation data close to the cores, reducing latency.

The percentile ranking of 94 for the CPU means it performs better than 94% of all tested processors, making it a top-tier part. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 9900X3D, are 0.6% and 1.1% faster on average, respectively, but the Core i7-14700F's performance in this specific game is more than sufficient to prevent it from being a weak link. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz is particularly beneficial for the simulation's main thread, which often cannot leverage all cores effectively. In this context, the CPU's high clock speed is as important as its core count for achieving the high frame rates seen in the 1080p and 1440p results.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that players have a wide range of viable settings options, depending on their display's refresh rate and resolution. For users with a high-refresh-rate 1080p monitor (240 Hz or more), the High preset at 260.4 FPS or even the Ultra preset at 249.7 FPS are excellent choices, as both offer frame rates well above the 200 FPS mark. The difference between these two presets is only 4.1%, so choosing Ultra provides a better visual experience with minimal performance cost at this resolution.

For 1440p, the High preset at 162.8 FPS provides a smooth and responsive experience that will satisfy most high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 233.2 FPS is also an option for those seeking maximum frame rates, but the High preset offers a better balance. The Ultra preset at 158.5 FPS is also a strong contender, as the 2.7% performance drop from High is negligible. Given the data, the High preset at 1440p is the most balanced, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining a frame rate that is only 2.7% lower than High.

At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset at 87.3 FPS is a solid choice for a 60-90 Hz display, providing a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. The Ultra preset at 80.1 FPS is also playable, but the 8.9% drop from High brings it closer to the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 120.1 FPS is the best option for players who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual fidelity, as it offers a 37.6% performance increase over High. For a simulation game where system status and information are key, the Medium preset at 4K might be the most practical choice to ensure smooth UI interactions and tooltips, though High is recommended for the best visual experience.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds the rank of 21 out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 1.2% of all systems benchmarked for this game, indicating that it is an exceptionally high-performing pairing. The data shows that this is a top-tier configuration that will have no trouble running the game at maximum settings on any resolution.

The high ranking is a result of both components being near the top of their respective hierarchies. The RTX 4090, with its 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a Passmark G3D score of 38194, is the most powerful consumer GPU available, though its performance percentile of 91 vs all GPUs is slightly lower than the CPU's 94. The Core i7-14700F's 94th percentile ranking means it outperforms most other CPUs, making the pair a formidable combination. The fact that the combo ranks 21st suggests that only a few other pairings, likely involving the most extreme CPUs like the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, can edge it out in this simulation-heavy title.

Given the game's CPU-intensive nature, the CPU's performance is likely the more significant contributor to this high rank. The RTX 4090 ensures that the GPU is never a limiting factor at 1080p and 1440p, allowing the Core i7-14700F's strength to shine. The benchmark results confirm that this is a balanced, high-end system that offers an exceptional experience in Pc Building Simulator, with the only minor weakness being the 4K Ultra settings where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete set of measured average FPS data for the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination in Pc Building Simulator.

1920x1080:

• Low: 426.4 FPS
• Medium: 369.4 FPS
• High: 260.4 FPS
• Ultra: 249.7 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 326.0 FPS
• Medium: 233.2 FPS
• High: 162.8 FPS
• Ultra: 158.5 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 173.4 FPS
• Medium: 120.1 FPS
• High: 87.3 FPS
• Ultra: 80.1 FPS

The data reveals a consistent trend: as resolution increases, the performance gap between settings narrows proportionally. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Medium is 57 FPS, while at 4K, the difference between the same two settings is 53.3 FPS. This shows that the CPU-bound nature at 1080p still allows for some GPU headroom to render more effects, but at 4K, the GPU is working much harder, and the relative cost of each setting level becomes more pronounced. The absolute numbers show that the RTX 4090 is capable of delivering playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, but the best experience for high refresh rate monitors is found at 1080p or 1440p, where the CPU's performance ceiling allows for frame rates in the hundreds.