Pc Building Simulator

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i7-14700KF with the Intel Arc B390 in Pc Building Simulator?

A: This combination ranks 2650th out of 3002 tested combos in the database, placing it in the lower percentile of all configurations measured for this game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700KF compare to its nearest rivals in overall CPU benchmark scores?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996), 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875), and 0.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515), while being 1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (70879).

Q: What is the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score and where does it rank among all GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. This is a very low score, indicating entry-level 3D performance.

Q: Does this CPU support overclocking?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14700KF has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for overclocking. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz and its boost clock is 5.60 GHz.

Q: What kind of memory does the Intel Arc B390 use?

A: The Intel Arc B390 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM of its own. Its memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent."

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo at 1920x1080?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 125, achieved with the Low settings preset. This is more than double the 62 FPS seen at High settings for the same resolution.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture and built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its performance profile is strictly entry-level, as evidenced by its 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482. This score places it just 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.7% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1443), which are both legacy, low-end discrete parts.

The GPU's clock speeds are modest, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. It features 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation pipelines. Its fill rates are rated at 60.00 GPixel/s and 120.0 GTexel/s, with a FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS. Critically for this game, the Arc B390 relies entirely on system memory for its VRAM, as its memory size is listed as "System Shared." This means the available video memory is dependent on the host system's RAM, which can become a bottleneck in a simulation game that tracks many objects and textures.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's limitations are immediately visible in the measured FPS data. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate never reaches 30 FPS on Medium settings (29 FPS) and drops to 20 FPS on Ultra. The 3DMark score and in-game results confirm that the Arc B390 is not designed for high-fidelity rendering or high resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the primary factor limiting performance, as the CPU is a high-end part that is far from being the bottleneck in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the Intel Arc B390 ranks 2650th out of 3002 combos tested in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the bottom 12% of all configurations, which is a poor result given the caliber of the CPU. The CPU itself is a top-tier performer, sitting in the 94th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 70163. However, the GPU's performance is so weak that it drags the entire combo down to a rank that is far below what the processor alone would achieve.

The stark contrast between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's low percentile illustrates a severe performance imbalance. The i7-14700KF is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and 0.9% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, but the Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.5% faster than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM. This pairing is not synergistic for gaming; the CPU's power is effectively wasted in this configuration because the GPU cannot process frames quickly enough to utilize the CPU's full potential.

In practice, this rank means that for Pc Building Simulator, users of this combo will find themselves at the low end of the performance spectrum. The data indicates that the system is more suitable for CPU-intensive workloads than for gaming, but within the context of this game, the combo rank of 2650 out of 3002 is a clear indicator that the graphics subsystem is the limiting factor. The system is measurable and functional, but the experience will be constrained by the integrated graphics solution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user's target resolution and tolerance for frame drops. For a playable experience, the data suggests that the Low settings preset is the only reliable choice at higher resolutions. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 79 FPS, which is smooth. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average is 125 FPS, which is excellent. However, moving up to Medium settings at these resolutions introduces significant frame rate drops.

At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS falls to 56, with a minimum of 47 FPS. While this is still playable, the variance is noticeable. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average is 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS, which is better but still a considerable step down from the Low preset. The High and Ultra presets are not recommended for a consistent experience. At 2560x1440, High yields 39 FPS and Ultra yields 38 FPS, which dips into uncomfortable territory for a simulation game.

For 4K gaming (3840x2160), the data shows that this combo is not viable for any preset above Low. The Low preset at 4K produces an average of 41 FPS, which is marginal. Medium settings at 4K produce 29 FPS (min 25, max 34), High produces 21 FPS, and Ultra produces 20 FPS. These frame rates are too low for a smooth simulation experience. The best experience per the measured rows is to use Low settings at 1920x1080, which provides a high average frame rate with no reported minimum or maximum dips. For those who prefer higher visual quality, Medium at 1920x1080 is the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a clear picture of its capabilities across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the performance ranges from excellent to playable. The Low preset delivers an average of 125 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings average 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 and a maximum of 102. High settings average 62 FPS, and Ultra settings average 59 FPS. All of these are technically playable, but the jump from Low to Medium is a 30% drop in frame rate, and the jump from Medium to High is another 30% drop.

At 2560x1440, the performance tiers shift downward significantly. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings drop to 56 FPS on average, with a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 64. High settings average 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 38 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal, but the difference between Medium and High is a 30% reduction in average frame rate. For a simulation game, the 47 FPS minimum on Medium might cause noticeable stutter during complex scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 41 FPS, which is borderline. Medium settings average 29 FPS, with a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 34. High settings average 21 FPS, and Ultra settings average 20 FPS. The data shows that the GPU is overwhelmed at 4K, and the frame rate drops to levels that are not suitable for a smooth experience. The variance at Medium settings (25 to 34 FPS) indicates instability in frame pacing, which is common when the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth.

The overall trend is linear: as resolution increases, the average FPS decreases sharply. The data also shows that the Arc B390's performance is more sensitive to resolution than to settings, as the drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 53%, while the drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 67%. This suggests that the system-shared memory bandwidth is a primary constraint.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a high-end desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and 10 nm process. It features 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. It has a TDP of 125 W and a launch MSRP of $384.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics calculations, and asset management. The game is a simulation that involves building and managing PCs, which requires significant CPU resources for tracking components and simulating their interactions. The i7-14700KF has the raw computational power to excel in these tasks, as evidenced by its synthetic benchmarks. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 44167, and its single-core score is 6235. Its Geekbench multicore score is 21462, and its Passmark multithread score is 52425.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU's power is not being fully utilized due to the GPU bottleneck. The CPU's average benchmark score of 70163 places it in the 94th percentile, and it outperforms several rival CPUs, including being 0.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. This indicates that the CPU is more than capable of driving higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful GPU. In this combo, the CPU's performance is effectively capped by the Arc B390's rendering speed.

The CPU's 28 threads and high boost clock are well-suited for a simulation game that may benefit from multithreading. The Passmark data compression score of 694963 and integer math score of 183056 suggest strong computational throughput. Yet, the game's frame rate is dictated by the GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is the limiting factor. The data confirms that the i7-14700KF is not the source of the low frame rates; rather, it is a high-performance component that is waiting for a more capable graphics solution to unlock its full potential in this title.