Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, with the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination demonstrating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 406.5 FPS, which drops to 257.5 FPS at 1440p and 138 FPS at 4K — a reduction of 37% moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46% moving from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline at 4K is expected for a simulation title that leans on compute, but the raw numbers reveal headroom.

Looking at High settings, the pattern shifts: 1080p yields 203 FPS, 1440p drops to 131.2 FPS, and 4K falls to 68.4 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 48%. The Ultra preset tells a similar story: 193.9 FPS at 1080p, 124.8 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only one that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and it does not cross it with much margin.

The data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, is the bottleneck at 4K. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, running at a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, where the frame rates are exceptionally high. At 4K, the GPU's compute throughput — 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 — becomes the determining factor, and the measured FPS reflects that transition.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the star of this combination in Pc Building Simulator, and the benchmark results show that its memory subsystem and clock speeds directly influence the FPS at each resolution. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB frame buffer is ample for this game, as evidenced by the fact that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 64 — a playable result, but not a high-refresh one.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is a key factor in the 4K results. At 4K High, the combo produces 68.4 FPS, which is only 4.4 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS. This small gap suggests that the GPU is hitting a memory bandwidth wall rather than a shading unit limit, as the difference between High and Ultra settings is minimal at that resolution. The 192-bit bus width and 80 ROPs are modest for a 4K-focused card, but the data shows the card still delivers playable frame rates.

In contrast, at 1080p, the GPU is rarely stressed. The 1080p Low result of 406.5 FPS shows the GPU is capable of far more than the display can show, and the 1080p Ultra result of 193.9 FPS indicates that even at maximum settings, the GPU has headroom. The GPU's 7168 shading units and 224 TMUs are more than adequate for this simulation title, which is not graphically intensive compared to AAA shooters. The passmark G3D score of 29995, placing the GPU in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, confirms its mid-to-high-end positioning.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo delivers 131.2 FPS, which is smooth for any display, while 4K High drops to 68.4 FPS — still playable but with less margin.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 42576, which is 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723). It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41991) and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897).

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: No. The i7-14700K's multithreaded passmark score of 52392 and single-thread score of 4472 indicate it has ample compute. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU limitation, not CPU limitation.

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

A: The difference is 212.6 FPS: 406.5 FPS on Low versus 193.9 FPS on Ultra. This shows the settings have a massive impact at lower resolutions.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM cause any issues at 4K?

A: The data does not show VRAM-related stutters or crashes. The 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS suggests the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this game, though the FPS is low enough that users may prefer High settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: It ranks 254th out of 1769 combos, placing it in the top 14.4% of all tested systems for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the High preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 203, which is 9.1 FPS higher than Ultra (193.9) — a negligible difference that most users would not notice — but the High preset likely reduces GPU load and heat. At 1440p High, the result is 131.2 FPS, which is 6.4 FPS higher than Ultra (124.8), again a small gap. At 4K, the difference is more pronounced: High yields 68.4 FPS versus Ultra's 64 FPS, a 4.4 FPS gap that could mean the difference between a locked 60 FPS and occasional dips.

For users with a 1080p display, Low settings at 406.5 FPS are overkill, and Medium at 289.6 FPS is still far beyond any 144 Hz display's needs. The Ultra preset at 1080p (193.9 FPS) is the most visually demanding option and still delivers well above 144 FPS, so it is a viable choice. For 1440p displays, High at 131.2 FPS is the recommended preset, as it stays above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh monitors. For 4K displays, High at 68.4 FPS is the safest recommendation, as Ultra at 64 FPS leaves less margin for demanding scenes.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is a compromise that does not offer much benefit. At 1440p Medium, the result is 185.2 FPS, which is 54 FPS higher than High but visually inferior. The user should prioritize High or Ultra, as the FPS differences between High and Ultra are small in absolute terms.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS table for the Intel Core i7-14700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Pc Building Simulator is as follows:

At 1920x1080 (1080p): Low settings produce an average of 406.5 FPS. Medium settings drop to 289.6 FPS, a 29% reduction. High settings yield 203 FPS, which is 30% lower than Medium. Ultra settings produce 193.9 FPS, only 9.1 FPS below High. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 52% reduction in FPS, but even the lowest result at this resolution is far above any display refresh rate.

At 2560x1440 (1440p): Low settings average 257.5 FPS. Medium settings produce 185.2 FPS, a 28% reduction. High settings yield 131.2 FPS, which is 29% lower than Medium. Ultra settings produce 124.8 FPS, a 6.4 FPS drop from High. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 52% reduction, mirroring the 1080p pattern but at lower absolute values.

At 3840x2160 (4K): Low settings average 138 FPS. Medium settings produce 96.3 FPS, a 30% reduction. High settings yield 68.4 FPS, which is 29% lower than Medium. Ultra settings produce 64 FPS, a 4.4 FPS drop from High. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 54% reduction, and this is the only resolution where any preset falls below 60 FPS — the Ultra preset at 64 FPS barely clears it.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the FPS reduction from Low to Medium is approximately 29-30% at every resolution, and the reduction from Medium to High is also approximately 29-30%. The reduction from High to Ultra is much smaller, ranging from 4.5% at 1080p to 6.4% at 4K. This indicates that the High to Ultra jump offers diminishing returns.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data for simulation workloads. The CPU's benchmark results are strong: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 44534 and a single-core score of 6287, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to handle the simulation logic, which involves tracking components, temperatures, and power draw. The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the FPS is 406.5, which is likely near the engine's upper limit, and the CPU's single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2932) ensures that the game's main thread is well-served. The passmark single-thread score of 4472 reinforces this.

Comparing to rivals, the i7-14700K's average benchmark score is 70074, which is 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 9115 (69887) and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70420). It is 0% different from the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70104) and 1.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71056). These are all high-end CPUs, and the i7-14700K's performance in this game is more than sufficient, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS only drops significantly at 4K, which is GPU-bound.

The CPU's 125 W TDP and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a flexible choice, but the benchmark data does not show any memory bandwidth limitations affecting FPS. The 28 threads are likely underutilized by this game, which is typical for a simulation title that may not scale perfectly across many cores, but the high single-core boost clock ensures responsiveness.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 254th out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 14.4% of all configurations, which is a strong result for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The rank reflects the GPU's 84th percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 96th percentile among all CPUs, but the game's performance is ultimately limited by the GPU at higher resolutions, which is why the combo does not rank higher.

The combo's measured FPS data shows that it is capable of 4K High at 68.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive or high-refresh gaming. At 1440p, the combo excels, with 131.2 FPS on High settings, making it a strong choice for 1440p 120 Hz monitors. At 1080p, the combo is overkill, with 203 FPS on High and 406.5 FPS on Low, meaning users with 1080p 60 Hz displays will never see the full potential.

The rank of 254 out of 1769 is based on the measured FPS across all settings and resolutions, and the data shows that the combo's weakest performance is at 4K Ultra, where it produces 64 FPS. The strongest performance is at 1080p Low, where it produces 406.5 FPS. For a simulation game that is not graphically demanding, this combo is well-matched, but users seeking 4K 120 FPS would need a more powerful GPU. The combination's launch MSRP for the CPU is $409 and for the GPU is 599 USD, but the benchmark data does not factor price into the ranking.