Pc Building Simulator

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

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. Its base clock runs at 3.40 GHz, with a boost clock reaching 5.60 GHz. The CPU carries a 33 MB shared L3 cache, alongside 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. Its 125 W TDP classifies it as a high-power desktop part, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The chip also includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, though the benchmark results here rely on the discrete GPU.

For Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on system assembly and diagnostics, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are central. The processor scores 44,534 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6,287 in single-core, while Geekbench results show 18,896 multi-core and 2,932 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score reaches 52,392, with single-thread at 4,472. These numbers place the i7-14700K in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it sits near the top of the performance spectrum. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF, posts an average score of 70,104, essentially identical to this chip's 70,074 average (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is 0.5% ahead, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 trails by 1.4%.

In this game, the CPU's role is less about raw frame generation and more about maintaining consistent system simulation logic. The measured FPS data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo still produces 32.7 FPS average, suggesting the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 225.3 FPS average, which indicates the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. The high single-thread score of 6,287 in Cinebench R23 is particularly relevant for simulation games, which often rely on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic updates. The 20-core layout provides ample headroom for background tasks, but the single-core strength ensures responsive simulation steps.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1,346 out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower-mid portion of the database, which is notable given the CPU's high percentile standing. The ranking reflects the GPU's more modest position: the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,774. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19,706 (0.3% behind), while the RTX 2070 is 0.5% ahead at 19,680. The NVIDIA Quadro K5200 and Tesla K40m trail by 0.8% and 1.3%, respectively.

This combo rank of 1,346 out of 1,769 means about 76% of tested configurations outperform it in this specific title. The discrepancy between the CPU's top-tier standing (96th percentile) and the combo's mid-pack rank highlights how the GPU limits overall performance in Pc Building Simulator. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo delivers only 32.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players consider smooth. At 1440p Ultra, it reaches 64.5 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, 104.9 FPS. These results suggest the combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, where the RTX 2060 SUPER can keep pace with the CPU's output. The rank also implies that pairing this CPU with a stronger GPU would yield significantly better results, as the processor's headroom is not fully utilized in most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 104.9 FPS.

Q: How does the i7-14700K compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70,420, which is 0.5% higher than the i7-14700K's 70,074 average.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo achieve its highest frame rate?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 225.3 at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the RTX 2060 SUPER's VRAM capacity and memory type?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does this combo exceed 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 71.4 on Low settings, but Ultra drops to 32.7 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The i7-14700K falls in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of this combo's scaling across resolutions and quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 225.3 FPS average on Low settings, dropping to 158.1 on Medium, 113.6 on High, and 104.9 on Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 120.4 FPS, showing that the GPU handles the lower settings with substantial headroom. At 1080p, even Ultra settings clear the 100 FPS mark, making this resolution the most comfortable for the combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages fall to 139 FPS on Low, 99.1 on Medium, 70.9 on High, and 64.5 on Ultra. The Ultra result remains above 60 FPS, which is a key threshold for smooth gameplay. The drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 40.4 FPS, a 38.5% reduction, indicating the GPU's memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and 8 GB VRAM are adequate for 1440p but not without cost. At 1440p Low, the 139 FPS average suggests the CPU can push well beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the results become more constrained. Low settings produce 71.4 FPS average, Medium drops to 52.5, High to 37.4, and Ultra to 32.7. The 4K Ultra figure of 32.7 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution playable only at Low settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 38.7 FPS reduction, which is a 54.2% loss in performance. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 compute are likely the limiting factors at this resolution, as the CPU's 96th percentile performance should not be the primary constraint.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the TU106 chip using a 12 nm process at TSMC, with 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. Its base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, while memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). The card features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has 2,176 shading units, 136 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 34 RT cores, and 272 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 105.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 224.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 7.181 TFLOPS.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions and settings. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the GPU can handle Ultra settings at 104.9 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 32.7 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for this simulation title, as the game's asset complexity is not as demanding as modern AAA shooters. However, the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s may struggle with the increased pixel throughput required at 4K, explaining the steep drop-off from 1440p to 4K.

The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is modest compared to the CPU's 96th percentile. Its average benchmark score of 19,774 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN (19,706) and RTX 2070 (19,680), with delta percentages of 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. The passmark scores show DirectX 11 at 130, DirectX 12 at 61, and DirectX 9 at 218, indicating that the card performs better in older APIs—relevant for a simulation game that may not leverage the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate features. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 87,670 and Vulkan score of 83,503 suggest compute performance is adequate for the game's physics and rendering tasks.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 225.3 FPS, Medium at 158.1, High at 113.6, and Ultra at 104.9. The Ultra preset still provides over 100 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The gap between High and Ultra is only 8.7 FPS, so the Ultra preset's additional visual fidelity comes at a minimal performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to High settings, which produce 70.9 FPS average—above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings drop to 64.5 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for frame-time spikes. Medium at 99.1 FPS offers a smoother experience if the user prioritizes frame rate over visuals. For 1440p, the data suggests High is the balanced choice, as it maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while providing better image quality than Medium.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve a playable average of 71.4 FPS. Medium drops to 52.5 FPS, High to 37.4, and Ultra to 32.7. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings to stay above 60 FPS, or accept Medium if the user prefers visual quality over frame rate. The 71.4 FPS at 4K Low indicates the combo can handle 4K, but only with significant visual compromises. Given the CPU's high performance headroom, the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, so tweaking settings down is the only viable path to smoother gameplay.