Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional frame rates in Pc Building Simulator, with the combination ranking 6th out of 1,769 tested combos. The 20-core, 28-thread Raptor Lake processor (boosting to 5.60 GHz) and the Blackwell 2.0-based RTX 5090 (with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus) produce a system that saturates even 4K displays, though the scaling pattern reveals where the bottleneck shifts. The data shows a configuration that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but CPU-limited at 1080p with low settings, where the RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance cannot be fully utilized.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep and consistent drop as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 256.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 159.6 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 37.8% reduction — and then to 86.8 FPS at 3840x2160, representing a 66.1% drop from 1080p. This progressive degradation is expected for a title where the RTX 5090's pixel throughput (423.6 GPixel/s) and texture rate (1,636.8 GTexel/s) are the primary limiting factors at higher pixel counts.

The scaling behavior differs by preset, revealing where the CPU begins to matter. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 448 FPS drops to 342.9 FPS at 1440p (23.4% reduction) and then to 176.3 FPS at 4K (60.6% reduction from 1080p). The relatively modest drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings — compared to the 37.8% drop at Ultra over the same range — indicates that the i7-14700KF is nearing its limit at 1080p Low, where its strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6,290) still cannot feed the RTX 5090 fast enough. At Medium settings, the 1080p average of 380.5 FPS falls to 240.5 FPS at 1440p (36.8% drop) and 127.2 FPS at 4K (66.6% drop).

The gap between High and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases, which is typical for a simulation title. At 1080p, High produces 266.6 FPS versus 256.5 FPS for Ultra — only a 3.9% difference — while at 4K the gap shrinks to 4.7% (91.1 FPS versus 86.8 FPS). This suggests that the incremental visual fidelity from Ultra over High comes at a relatively small frame rate cost, making Ultra viable even at 4K. The overall pattern confirms that Pc Building Simulator is heavily GPU-bound at 1440p and 4K, while 1080p Low and Medium settings expose the CPU's frame delivery ceiling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves rank 6 out of 1,769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 0.3% of all configurations. This top-tier ranking is consistent with the individual component standings: the CPU sits at the 96th percentile against all processors, and the GPU at the 94th percentile against all graphics cards. The pairing of two high-percentile parts produces a synergistic result that outperforms most alternatives.

The CPU's nearest rival data provides context for its contribution. The i7-14700KF scores 70,104 in the average benchmark, essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-14700K (70,074, delta 0%) and the AMD EPYC 9115 (69,887, delta 0.3%). It slightly edges the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X (70,420, delta -0.4%) and outperforms the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,056, delta -1.3%). This clustering indicates that the CPU is not the differentiator in this combo; rather, it provides consistent, high-end performance that does not bottleneck the GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 84,306 places it near peers like the RTX 5090 D (84,241, delta 0.1%) and RTX 5050 Mobile (84,171, delta 0.2%), while outperforming the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (83,209, delta 1.3%) and the NVIDIA CMP 40HX (85,637, delta -1.6%). The tight deltaPct values among these rivals suggest that the RTX 5090's raw compute capabilities are well matched within its class, and the measured FPS in Pc Building Simulator reflects this competitive positioning.

Given the game's simulation genre, which typically relies on CPU logic for building mechanics, the rank 6 result is notable. The data indicates that the i7-14700KF's 28 threads and 33 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample headroom for the game's simulation threads, allowing the RTX 5090 to render at frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most displays.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I want to maximize frame rate?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 448 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. However, even at 4K Ultra, the average of 86.8 FPS remains playable on high-refresh displays.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 159.6 FPS at 2560x1440 to 86.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 45.6%. This indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700KF a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the 448 FPS result suggests the CPU is nearing its limit, as the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low (23.4% drop) is less than at Ultra (37.8%). At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 6th out of 1,769 combos, placing it in the top 0.3%. The CPU is at the 96th percentile and the GPU at the 94th percentile relative to all tested parts.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, High averages 91.1 FPS while Ultra averages 86.8 FPS, a difference of 4.7%. This small gap makes Ultra the preferable choice for visual quality.

Q: Can this combo handle 240 Hz gaming?

A: At 1080p Medium (380.5 FPS) and Low (448 FPS), yes. At 1440p, only Low (342.9 FPS) and Medium (240.5 FPS) exceed 240 FPS. At 4K, no setting reaches 240 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that Ultra settings provide the best experience for this combo across most resolutions, given the relatively small frame rate penalty compared to High. At 4K, Ultra yields 86.8 FPS versus 91.1 FPS for High — a 4.7% difference that is unlikely to be perceptible, while the visual upgrade is meaningful in a simulation game where reading component details matters. At 1440p, Ultra's 159.6 FPS remains well above 144 Hz refresh rates, making it the clear choice. At 1080p, Ultra's 256.5 FPS is still far beyond any standard display's refresh rate, so there is no reason to drop below Ultra.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates on high-refresh displays, Low settings at 1080p (448 FPS) or 1440p (342.9 FPS) are the only options that approach 360 Hz or higher. However, the Medium preset offers a compelling middle ground: 380.5 FPS at 1080p and 240.5 FPS at 1440p, both of which exceed 240 Hz thresholds while providing better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 1440p (171 FPS) is the best choice for 1440p 165 Hz monitors, offering a balance of quality and speed.

At 4K, the choice is between High (91.1 FPS) and Ultra (86.8 FPS), with Medium (127.2 FPS) serving as an option for 120 Hz displays. Given the simulation genre's emphasis on readability and detail, Ultra at 4K is recommended for most users, as the 86.8 FPS average is still comfortably above 60 FPS and provides the most visually complete experience. The data does not support dropping below Medium at any resolution, as even Medium at 4K (127.2 FPS) exceeds the frame rates of most 4K displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 448 FPS, the fastest measured result in the dataset. Medium settings yield 380.5 FPS, representing a 15.1% reduction from Low. High settings average 266.6 FPS, a 29.9% drop from Medium, while Ultra averages 256.5 FPS, only 3.8% below High. The full range from Low to Ultra spans 191.5 FPS, indicating that even at the lowest settings, the RTX 5090 is not fully saturated due to CPU limitations.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 342.9 FPS (Low), 240.5 FPS (Medium), 171 FPS (High), and 159.6 FPS (Ultra). The transition from Low to Medium represents a 29.9% decrease, while Medium to High drops 28.9%, and High to Ultra drops 6.7%. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results show a 23.4% reduction at Low, 36.8% at Medium, 35.9% at High, and 37.8% at Ultra, confirming that the GPU load increases disproportionately at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 176.3 FPS (Low), 127.2 FPS (Medium), 91.1 FPS (High), and 86.8 FPS (Ultra). The step from Low to Medium costs 27.8% performance, Medium to High costs 28.4%, and High to Ultra costs 4.7%. Relative to 1080p, the 4K results show reductions of 60.6% (Low), 66.6% (Medium), 65.8% (High), and 66.1% (Ultra). The consistent ~66% reduction at Medium, High, and Ultra reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the workload, while the slightly lower 60.6% reduction at Low suggests that CPU overhead becomes proportionally more significant when the GPU is under less stress. The narrow gap between High and Ultra across all resolutions — never exceeding 6.7% — makes Ultra the recommended preset for this configuration.