Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The measured frame-rate data for Pc Building Simulator with this Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination shows a clear pattern: the game is highly scalable across resolutions and settings, with the 4K Ultra preset dipping to 45 FPS while the 1080p Low preset reaches 284 FPS. This CPU-GPU pairing sits at rank 1648 out of 3723 tested combos for this title, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. The following analysis breaks down how resolution scaling, GPU characteristics, and CPU capabilities interact in this simulation title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame-rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial but not uniform across settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 284 at 1920x1080 to 179 at 2560x1440, then to 94 at 3840x2160 — a 66.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the progression is 135 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K — a 66.7% drop across the same resolution span. This consistency suggests the scaling burden is evenly distributed regardless of visual complexity.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 201 FPS at 1080p, 127 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K for Medium is 67.2%. High settings follow suit with 142 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K — a 66.9% reduction. The near-identical scaling percentages across all four presets indicate that resolution is the dominant factor in performance degradation, not the individual graphics options.

The delta between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 36-37% for each preset (284 to 179, 201 to 127, 142 to 90, 135 to 85). The delta between 1440p and 4K is roughly 47-48% for each preset (179 to 94, 127 to 66, 90 to 47, 85 to 45). This non-linear scaling — larger drops at higher resolutions — points to the GPU becoming increasingly the limiting component as pixel count grows. At 1080p, the CPU likely has more headroom to feed frames, but at 4K the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the constraining factor.

The fact that 4K Ultra (45 FPS) is barely below 4K High (47 FPS) while 4K Low (94 FPS) is more than double both suggests that the transition from Low to Medium is where the most significant GPU workload increase occurs, while High to Ultra adds comparatively less. This implies that Pc Building Simulator's Ultra preset may include settings that are less demanding than the jump from Low to Medium.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. These specifications directly explain the 4K results: at 3840x2160, the memory capacity and bandwidth become stressed, particularly at Medium settings and above where the average FPS drops to 66 and below.

The RTX 5060's 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units provide the compute foundation for these results. The GPU achieves a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. In Pc Building Simulator, which is a simulation title with potentially many on-screen UI elements and 3D components, these rasterization metrics matter. The 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the raw compute figure, and the data suggests it is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls short of maintaining 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26331, places it near the AMD Radeon 860M (26401, delta -0.3%) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, delta -0.3%). It is also close to the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, delta -0.8%) and slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011, delta 1.2%). These rival comparisons indicate that the RTX 5060's overall compute capability is competitive with mid-range offerings, but the 8 GB memory capacity is a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's DirectX 12 performance (Passmark score of 77) and DirectX 11 performance (200) are notably lower than its DirectX 9 (225) and DirectX 10 (127) scores. Pc Building Simulator, released in 2019, likely uses an older DirectX path, which may explain why the game performs relatively well despite the GPU's modest 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1648 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 55.7th percentile of all tested configurations. This means roughly 44% of tested combos perform better in this game, while 56% perform worse. Given that the CPU is a high-end 20-core part and the GPU is a mid-range offering, this ranking reflects the GPU as the primary limiter in this title.

The combo's position is notable because the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and single-core score of 4958 are strong, but Pc Building Simulator's simulation nature may not fully utilize all 20 cores. The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, delta -0.2%), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, delta 0.3%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, delta 0.6%), and AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, delta 0.8%). These rivals all have similar aggregate scores, indicating the i7-14700F is well-matched in compute capability.

The RTX 5060's rank of 1648 out of 3723 suggests that this combo is not in the top tier for this game. Combos with higher-ranked GPUs would likely achieve better 4K performance, while the CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs (with an average benchmark score of 53620) shows it is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield greater performance gains in Pc Building Simulator than upgrading the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are: Low 284 FPS, Medium 201 FPS (with a minimum of 171 and maximum of 232), High 142 FPS, and Ultra 135 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 59 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 7 FPS. This suggests that High and Ultra presets are close in actual workload, with Ultra providing marginal visual improvements at a small performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 179 FPS, Medium 127 FPS (minimum 108, maximum 146), High 90 FPS, and Ultra 85 FPS. The Medium setting provides a smooth experience well above 60 FPS, while High and Ultra both remain above 85 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 52 FPS, and from Medium to High is 37 FPS, with High to Ultra only a 5 FPS difference.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 94 FPS, Medium 66 FPS (minimum 56, maximum 76), High 47 FPS, and Ultra 45 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 56 FPS is concerning for 4K gaming, as it indicates occasional drops below 60 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 48 FPS, making them less viable for smooth gameplay at 4K. The Low preset at 94 FPS is the only 4K option that maintains a comfortable frame rate.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance. At 1080p, it delivers 201 FPS (71% of the Low preset's 284 FPS). At 1440p, it delivers 127 FPS (71% of Low's 179). At 4K, it delivers 66 FPS (70% of Low's 94). This consistent ratio suggests that Medium is a well-optimized preset for this hardware combination.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080 gaming, the Ultra preset at 135 FPS is the recommended choice. The data shows that High (142 FPS) and Ultra (135 FPS) are within 5% of each other, so the visual quality upgrade from Ultra is essentially free. Even with the 7 FPS difference, both are well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the 135 FPS average provides headroom for any simulation-heavy scenes that might cause dips.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 127 FPS (minimum 108, maximum 146) offers the best experience. High (90 FPS) and Ultra (85 FPS) are both playable, but the 37-42 FPS advantage of Medium over High makes it the clear choice for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset's minimum of 108 FPS ensures no noticeable stuttering, whereas High and Ultra's lower averages leave less margin for frame-time spikes.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 94 FPS is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS. Medium at 66 FPS (minimum 56) is borderline, as the minimum dips below the 60 FPS threshold. High (47 FPS) and Ultra (45 FPS) are not recommended for 4K gaming on this hardware. If a 60 FPS target is mandatory, the Low preset is the only viable choice; if 30 FPS is acceptable, Medium could be considered.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent performance-to-quality ratio. The data shows that Medium maintains approximately 70% of the Low preset's frame rate while providing significantly better visual quality. For users who prioritize frame rate stability, Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot, delivering 127 FPS with a minimum of 108.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Based on the measured data, 2560x1440 with Medium settings provides the best balance, delivering 127 FPS average with a minimum of 108 FPS. This is the highest resolution where the Medium preset stays well above 60 FPS with a comfortable margin.

Q: Can this hardware run 4K at 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that only the Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves this, with an average of 94 FPS. The Medium preset averages 66 FPS but has a minimum of 56 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra presets at 4K average 47 and 45 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 0.3% below the AMD Radeon 860M (26401) and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421), 0.8% below the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553), and 1.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011).

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough (135-284 FPS) that the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are sufficient. At 4K, the frame rates drop significantly (45-94 FPS), indicating the RTX 5060's 8 GB memory and compute resources are the constraint.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Ultra and High settings?

A: At 1080p, Ultra (135 FPS) is 7 FPS lower than High (142 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra (85 FPS) is 5 FPS lower than High (90 FPS). At 4K, Ultra (45 FPS) is 2 FPS lower than High (47 FPS). The difference narrows as resolution increases, suggesting the GPU is saturated at 4K regardless of these settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This Raptor Lake Refresh part, built on Intel's 10 nm process, has a 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 35122, and its single-core score is 4958, indicating strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is evident from the frame rates at 1080p. The Low preset at 284 FPS suggests the CPU can feed frames far beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 19620 and single-core score of 2429 support this, as the game's simulation logic likely benefits from strong single-thread performance.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 53620, places it in the top tier of processors. Its nearest rivals — Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, delta -0.2%), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, delta 0.3%), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, delta 0.6%), and AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, delta 0.8%) — are all within 1% of the i7-14700F's aggregate score. This indicates the CPU is well-balanced for general compute tasks.

The Passmark multi-thread score of 41317 and single-thread score of 4257 further illustrate the CPU's capability. The data compression score of 505885 and floating point math score of 107005 are particularly high, which may benefit Pc Building Simulator's simulation calculations. However, the game's frame rates at 4K (45-94 FPS) demonstrate that the CPU is not the limiting factor — the GPU's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain performance at higher resolutions.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provide flexibility, though the measured FPS data does not differentiate between memory types. The 20-core configuration, with 8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores (based on the 20-core/28-thread layout), allows the CPU to handle background tasks while maintaining high frame rates in game. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures that single-threaded game logic runs quickly, as evidenced by the 284 FPS result at 1080p Low.