Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents an unusual workload where the measured FPS data reveals a clear story about component scaling. With the Intel Core i7-14700F paired against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the benchmark results across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher settings, yet reveals CPU headroom at lower presets. The data suggests this is a game where the RTX 5090 D's massive compute resources are only fully exercised when the simulation's visual load is pushed to its limits.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling behavior of this combo is dramatic, with FPS reductions that far exceed what pixel count alone would predict. At 1080p High, the system delivers 284 FPS, but moving to 1440p High drops that to 179 FPS, a 37% reduction. The jump to 4K High further reduces performance to 94 FPS, representing a 67% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5090 D's rendering pipeline is being saturated by the increasing pixel workload, with the simulation's draw calls and scene complexity amplifying the cost of each additional pixel.

The Low preset shows even more extreme scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the system hits 429 FPS, but 1440p Low drops to 358 FPS (a 17% reduction), and 4K Low falls to 187 FPS (a 56% drop from 1080p). The relatively modest decline from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that at these lower graphical loads, the CPU or some other bottleneck begins to limit performance. The i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads are likely sufficient for the simulation logic, but the game's engine may not be fully utilizing them, creating a scenario where the GPU is waiting on the CPU at lower resolutions.

The Medium preset provides the clearest picture of scaling. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 377 FPS, dropping to 254 FPS at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and 133 FPS at 4K (a 65% drop from 1080p). The min FPS values at Medium settings show a similar pattern: 321 FPS at 1080p, 216 FPS at 1440p, and 113 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these drops across the preset levels indicates that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are being progressively taxed as resolution increases, with the 512-bit memory bus becoming a critical factor.

Ultra settings exhibit the most aggressive scaling. The system produces 270 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 171 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and just 89 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings mirrors the High preset's scaling, suggesting that once the GPU is fully engaged, resolution becomes the dominant performance variable. The data implies that Pc Building Simulator's Ultra preset introduces effects that scale non-linearly with resolution, likely including advanced shadow mapping and post-processing that disproportionately impact higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 429 at 1080p with Low settings. This represents the ceiling for this configuration, with the i7-14700F's 5.40 GHz boost clock and the RTX 5090 D's 2407 MHz boost clock working together to achieve this result.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Low?

A: The system delivers 89 FPS at 4K Ultra versus 429 FPS at 1080p Low, a 79% reduction in average FPS. This dramatic gap highlights the GPU load difference between the two extremes, with the RTX 5090 D's 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute being far more stressed at 4K Ultra.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The measured data shows no VRAM-related bottlenecks, with the 32 GB GDDR7 memory providing ample capacity. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth appears to handle the game's texture streaming without issue, as evidenced by consistent FPS across repeated runs.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game?

A: This combo ranks 20th out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 0.7% of all tested systems. This high ranking reflects the strong synergy between the i7-14700F and RTX 5090 D.

Q: How does the 1440p Medium performance compare to other resolutions?

A: At 1440p Medium, the system achieves 254 FPS average with a min of 216 and max of 292 FPS. This represents a balanced sweet spot, with the 216 FPS minimum still far exceeding the 4K High average of 94 FPS.

Q: Does the game show a preference for single-core or multi-core performance?

A: The data indicates that Pc Building Simulator scales well with the i7-14700F's multi-core capabilities, as evidenced by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,122, but the FPS results at lower resolutions suggest the game engine may not fully leverage all 20 cores.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D plays the dominant role in determining FPS across all measured configurations. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, the card provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which appears to be a critical factor in this simulation game's performance. The GB202 chip, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, contains 92,200 million transistors and delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These specifications translate directly to the observed performance, particularly at higher resolutions where the memory subsystem becomes the primary bottleneck.

The clock speeds of 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost are modest for a flagship GPU, but the sheer scale of the processing units compensates. With 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, the RTX 5090 D can process an enormous number of pixels per frame. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are evident in the 4K performance, where the card still manages 89 FPS at Ultra settings despite the demanding workload.

The GPU's 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores are present but may see limited utilization in this 2019 simulation title. The game's release date suggests it was designed before the widespread adoption of ray tracing, so these specialized units likely remain underutilized. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure modern rendering paths are available, but the game's engine may not fully exploit them.

Comparing the RTX 5090 D to its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmark database provides context. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904 in average benchmark, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D's 77,712 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.6% higher. These tight margins suggest that the RTX 5090 D's raw compute power is competitive, but the measured FPS in Pc Building Simulator shows the card's real-world performance is strong, with 94 FPS at 4K High being particularly impressive for a simulation title.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this combo. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 284 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display, while the Ultra preset drops to 270 FPS. The 14 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is minimal, suggesting that Ultra settings provide the best visual quality without sacrificing meaningful performance.

At 1440p, the High preset achieves 179 FPS, while Ultra drops to 171 FPS. The 8 FPS difference is even smaller than at 1080p, making Ultra the recommended choice for 1440p displays. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 254 FPS, which is 75 FPS higher than High, but the visual quality trade-off may not justify the extra frames for most users.

The 4K resolution presents a more complex decision. The High preset delivers 94 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while Ultra drops to 89 FPS. Both are playable, but the High preset's 5 FPS advantage over Ultra could matter for users with high-refresh-rate 4K displays. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 133 FPS, providing a significant boost over High while maintaining acceptable visual quality.

The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as the FPS gains are substantial (429 FPS at 1080p Low versus 284 FPS at High) but the visual degradation is severe. The Medium preset at 1440p with 254 FPS and a min of 216 FPS appears to be the best balance of performance and visual fidelity for competitive play, while the High preset at 4K with 94 FPS is ideal for visually demanding scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system exhibits remarkable performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 429 FPS average, the highest measured value in the entire dataset. The Medium preset delivers 377 FPS average with a minimum of 321 FPS and maximum of 434 FPS, showing consistent frame delivery. The High preset produces 284 FPS average, while the Ultra preset reaches 270 FPS average. The progression from Medium to High to Ultra shows diminishing returns, with the 93 FPS gap between Medium and High being significantly larger than the 14 FPS gap between High and Ultra.

The 2560x1440 resolution demonstrates the system's ability to handle higher pixel counts while maintaining high refresh rates. The Low preset achieves 358 FPS average, a 16.6% reduction from 1080p Low. The Medium preset delivers 254 FPS average with a minimum of 216 FPS and maximum of 292 FPS, maintaining playable performance even during demanding scenes. The High preset produces 179 FPS average, while the Ultra preset reaches 171 FPS average. The 8 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1440p is the smallest gap between these two presets at any resolution.

The 3840x2160 resolution shows the expected performance degradation as pixel count quadruples from 1080p. The Low preset achieves 187 FPS average, still exceeding 60 FPS by a wide margin. The Medium preset delivers 133 FPS average with a minimum of 113 FPS and maximum of 153 FPS, providing smooth gameplay even during intense simulation moments. The High preset produces 94 FPS average, while the Ultra preset reaches 89 FPS average. The 5 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K is minimal, making Ultra a viable option for users prioritizing visual quality.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides substantial processing power that appears to be sufficient for Pc Building Simulator's simulation logic. With 20 cores and 28 threads, the CPU offers ample parallelism for the game's systems, while the 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-threaded performance when needed. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the simulation's data access patterns.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate its capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,122 and single-core score of 4,958 demonstrate strong performance in both threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 19,620 and single-core score of 2,429 further confirm the CPU's balanced capabilities. The PassMark multithread score of 41,317 and single-thread score of 4,257 reflect the CPU's ability to handle both parallel and sequential tasks.

The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the top 9% of tested processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P with an average score of 53,701 (0.2% higher), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 with 53,469 (0.3% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with 53,288 (0.6% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7313P with 53,206 (0.8% lower). These tight margins indicate that the i7-14700F is competitively positioned in the high-end desktop segment.

However, the FPS data suggests that the CPU may not be the primary bottleneck in most configurations. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the system achieves 429 FPS, indicating that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The fact that FPS drops dramatically at higher resolutions while remaining high at lower resolutions suggests that the RTX 5090 D becomes the limiting factor as graphical load increases.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combo ranks 20th out of 3,002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 0.7% of all systems tested. This exceptional ranking reflects the strength of both components, with the CPU's 91st percentile and GPU's 92nd percentile rankings contributing to a synergistic pairing that excels in this simulation title.

The ranking is particularly notable given the game's 2019 release date, which means it was not designed with the latest hardware in mind. The fact that this modern combo still ranks so highly suggests that Pc Building Simulator's engine scales well with contemporary hardware, or that the simulation's CPU-intensive nature benefits from the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads.

Compared to other combos in the top 20, the i7-14700F + RTX 5090 D appears well-balanced. The CPU's performance relative to its rivals (0.2% below the Intel Xeon 6505P and 0.8% above the AMD EPYC 7313P) indicates that the processor is not leaving performance on the table. Similarly, the GPU's position relative to its rivals (1.1% above the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT and 2.4% below the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB) shows that the RTX 5090 D is performing near its expected level.

The 4K Ultra performance of 89 FPS is particularly impressive for a simulation game, which often struggles with high-resolution rendering due to complex UI elements and dense scene geometry. The 1080p Low performance of 429 FPS demonstrates that the combo has substantial headroom for future titles or more demanding simulations. The overall ranking of 20th out of 3,002 confirms that this is a top-tier combination for Pc Building Simulator, with no significant bottlenecks visible in the measured data.