Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers an exceptional experience in Pc Building Simulator, ranking in the 85th percentile of all tested combinations. With 20 cores and 28 threads driving the simulation logic and a 12 GB GDDR6X GPU handling rendering, this combo produces frame rates that range from a playable 62.5 FPS at 4K Ultra to an astonishing 409.4 FPS at 1080p Low. The data indicates that this system is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while at 1080p the CPU's strength becomes the primary enabler of triple-digit frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions, settings, and component roles.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairs in Pc Building Simulator?

A: This combination ranks 257th out of 1,769 tested combos, placing it in the top 15% of all configurations. That puts it ahead of the vast majority of systems tested for this game.

Q: What is the best performance result achieved with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 409.4 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even at the most demanding configuration — 3840x2160 with Ultra settings — the combo still maintains an average of 62.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its closest GPU rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 42,576, which places it within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE and 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000. It sits 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40.

Q: What is the CPU's standing relative to other processors?

A: The Core i7-14700KF achieves a 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 70,104 is essentially tied with the Core i7-14700K (0% delta), 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9115, 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, and 1.3% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270.

Q: Is this combo more limited by the CPU or GPU in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The data shows a clear GPU limitation at higher resolutions. Dropping from 1080p to 4K at High settings reduces FPS from 206.9 to 66.3, a 68% decrease. However, at 1080p Low the CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock and 20 cores push performance to 409.4 FPS, indicating the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings.

Q: What memory and platform features does this combo support?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The GPU uses 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU is on Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 (16 lanes), while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 257 out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the top 14.5% of all configurations, a strong result for a simulation title that often relies more on CPU throughput than raw GPU power.

The CPU's 96th percentile standing among all processors is the primary driver of this high ranking. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,557 and single-core score of 6,290 demonstrate exceptional compute capability for the simulation's logic-heavy workloads. The GPU's 84th percentile among all GPUs, while solid, is less dominant — its Passmark G3D score of 29,995 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627 indicate capable but not top-tier graphics performance.

When compared directly to rival components, the CPU's average benchmark score of 70,104 is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 9115. The GPU's 42,576 average score is within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. This balanced pairing ensures that neither component becomes a systemic bottleneck in the game's measured scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a pronounced resolution scaling curve that clearly identifies the GPU as the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1080p High, the combo produces 206.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 129.7 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K High, performance falls to 66.3 FPS, a 68% reduction from 1080p High.

This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB memory buffer and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being progressively saturated as resolution increases. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at high settings, but 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in 62.5 FPS.

Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 409.4 FPS — a figure that suggests the 20-core, 28-thread processor with 5.60 GHz boost clock is delivering data faster than the GPU can render at minimal settings. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low (409.4 to 136.6 FPS) shows a 67% reduction, consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings:

• Low: 409.4 FPS average
• Medium: 291.4 FPS average
• High: 206.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 196.1 FPS average

The jump from Low to Medium reduces FPS by 29%, while the drop from High to Ultra is a modest 5%, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong:

• Low: 255.3 FPS average
• Medium: 183.0 FPS average
• High: 129.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 121.5 FPS average

The Medium-to-High transition costs 29% performance, while High-to-Ultra costs only 6%.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle:

• Low: 136.6 FPS average
• Medium: 97.6 FPS average
• High: 66.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 62.5 FPS average

The Medium-to-High drop is 32%, and High-to-Ultra is another 6%. The 4K Ultra result of 62.5 FPS remains playable but shows the GPU's limitations at maximum resolution and settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, based on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture, plays a decisive role in this combo's performance profile. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes the key constraint at 4K resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2,475 MHz and 7,168 shading units provide substantial raw compute, reflected in its 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

The GPU's nearest rivals in general benchmarks — the RTX A6000 and RX 7650 GRE — are within 0.3% of its average score, yet in Pc Building Simulator the 4070 SUPER's performance at 1080p Ultra (196.1 FPS) versus 4K Ultra (62.5 FPS) shows a 68% reduction, highlighting the memory bandwidth and capacity limits at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are less relevant for this simulation title, which primarily relies on rasterization and compute. The measured data shows that at 1080p Low, the GPU is not the bottleneck — the 409.4 FPS result is likely constrained by the CPU's ability to feed the render pipeline. At 4K Ultra, the GPU's pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are fully engaged, producing the 62.5 FPS floor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 196.1 FPS is the clear choice — it delivers nearly 200 FPS with no meaningful sacrifice. Even the most demanding 1080p settings leave ample headroom for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 129.7 FPS offers the best balance. The Ultra preset's 121.5 FPS is only 6% slower, but High provides a more comfortable margin above 120 FPS. For competitive play, Medium at 183.0 FPS is viable, though the visual fidelity loss may not be worth the additional performance.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 97.6 FPS is the recommended starting point. The High preset's 66.3 FPS and Ultra's 62.5 FPS are playable but approach the lower bounds of smoothness. Low at 136.6 FPS is available for users who prioritize frame rate over visuals, but the jump from Low to Medium only costs 28% performance while significantly improving image quality.

The data suggests that this combo can handle Ultra settings at 1080p and High settings at 1440p without issue. At 4K, users should choose between Medium for balanced performance or High/Ultra for maximum fidelity at slightly reduced frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is the computational backbone of this combo, and its influence is most evident at lower resolutions. With 20 cores, 28 threads, and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, this Raptor Lake Refresh processor delivers exceptional single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,557 and single-core score of 6,290 place it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's 33 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide low-latency access to simulation data, which is critical for a game like Pc Building Simulator that tracks numerous component interactions. The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier allow for sustained high-clock operation, though the data shows that even at stock settings the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 409.4 FPS — a result that indicates the CPU is delivering frames faster than the GPU can render. This is further confirmed by the 4K Low result of 136.6 FPS, which is still high but represents a 67% reduction. The CPU's closest rivals — the Core i7-14700K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X — are within 0.4% of its average benchmark score, suggesting that any of these processors would yield similar results in this game. The CPU's DDR4 and DDR5 memory support and dual-channel architecture provide flexibility, though the measured performance does not distinguish between memory types.