Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that rarely stresses high-end hardware, but the combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER produces an interesting dataset. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is clearly GPU-bound at higher fidelity levels, while the CPU's massive headroom becomes apparent only at lower settings and resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the ranking among other tested combos, and provides actionable settings guidance based strictly on the observed data.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this configuration. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1920x1080 to 78 at 2560x1440, and then to 41 at 3840x2160. That is a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a further 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The trend is consistent: every resolution step roughly halves the pixel count, and the frame rate follows suit, indicating the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor.

The Low settings data confirms this interpretation. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches an average of 248 FPS, which drops to 156 at 2560x1440 and 82 at 3840x2160. The 1080p-to-1440p scaling here is a 37% drop, nearly identical to the High preset, while the 1440p-to-4K drop is 47% again. When the CPU is barely taxed, the GPU still dictates the pace, and the scaling pattern remains uniform across presets.

Medium settings show the same proportional behavior, with average FPS of 175 at 1080p, 111 at 1440p, and 58 at 4K. The Ultra preset follows suit: 118, 74, and 39 FPS respectively. The consistency across all four presets is striking. It suggests that Pc Building Simulator's rendering load scales almost linearly with pixel count for this GPU, and the Core i9-14900K never becomes a constraint even at 1080p Low where 248 FPS is achieved.

The 4K numbers are the most revealing. At Ultra, the average of 39 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and even High settings only muster 41 FPS. The jump from Medium (58 FPS) to High (41 FPS) at 4K is a 29% performance hit, which is substantial. This indicates that the High preset introduces rendering features that disproportionately affect the RTX 2070 SUPER at 4K resolution, pushing the combo into unplayable territory for demanding users.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node from TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, with a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz. Its 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate, though Pc Building Simulator likely does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS given its release date of 2019-01-28.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM is a relevant factor for this title. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 39 suggests the memory capacity may not be the primary constraint, but rather the raw compute throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS FP32. The pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are modest by modern standards, and the measured FPS at 4K reflects this. The card's percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs places it in the lower half of the performance spectrum, which aligns with the 4K results.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 and its proximity to rivals like the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, -1% delta) and Intel Arc B570 (20556, -1.3% delta) indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a mid-range performer. For Pc Building Simulator, the data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p Low. The fact that the 1080p Low result of 248 FPS is achieved while the 4K Ultra result is only 39 FPS demonstrates that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are the limiting factors, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2155 out of 3723 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator. That places it in the 42nd percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 58% of tested systems deliver higher average FPS in this game. Given the CPU's high performance (95th percentile among all CPUs) and the GPU's lower standing (65th percentile), the ranking is dragged down by the graphics card.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core i9-14900KF (avg score 79371, -0.3% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (79574, -0.6% delta). In contrast, the GPU's nearest rivals are the Quadro M4000M (20480, -1% delta) and the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, -1.2% delta). The delta percentages show that the GPU is slightly below its closest competitors, while the CPU is nearly identical to its top rivals. This indicates that swapping the CPU for a similar-tier part would yield negligible changes in this game, but upgrading the GPU would significantly improve the combo's rank.

The combo rank of 2155 reflects the balance of this pairing. A system with the same CPU and a stronger GPU would rank much higher, while one with a weaker CPU and the same GPU would likely see minimal change because the game is GPU-bound. The data suggests that for Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the component that defines the experience, and the i9-14900K's 24 cores and 32 threads provide no measurable benefit beyond what a more modest CPU would offer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are 248 FPS on Low, 175 FPS on Medium, 124 FPS on High, and 118 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS, indicating some variance but staying well above 60 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS (124 vs 118), suggesting that the Ultra preset adds effects that are relatively cheap at this resolution. All 1080p results are comfortably playable, with even the lowest average (118 FPS) far exceeding typical display refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 156 FPS on Low, 111 FPS on Medium (with min 94 and max 127), 78 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 94 FPS is still smooth, but the High and Ultra presets dip into the 70s, which is acceptable for most users. The drop from Medium to High is 30% (111 to 78), while the drop from High to Ultra is only 5% (78 to 74). This pattern suggests that the High preset is the point of diminishing returns at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 82 FPS on Low, 58 FPS on Medium (with min 49 and max 67), 41 FPS on High, and 39 FPS on Ultra. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a playable average, while Medium dips below 60 FPS and can hit 49 FPS in heavier scenes. High and Ultra are both below 45 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 2 FPS (41 vs 39), showing that the Ultra preset is nearly identical in cost to High at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. The average of 118 FPS is only 6 FPS lower than High, and the visual fidelity gain is worth the minor performance trade-off. Medium at 175 FPS is excessive for most displays, and Low at 248 FPS offers no practical benefit unless the user has a 240 Hz monitor and prioritizes maximum frame rate. The data shows that Ultra at 1080p provides a smooth experience without any risk of dropping below playable thresholds.

At 1440p, the Medium preset delivers the best balance. The average of 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS ensures consistent smoothness, while High drops to 78 FPS and Ultra to 74 FPS. The 30% performance hit from Medium to High is significant, and unless the user prioritizes visual quality over frame rate, Medium is the recommended setting. For users with high-refresh-rate displays, Low at 156 FPS is also viable, but Medium offers a more complete experience.

At 4K, the only playable option is Low, with an average of 82 FPS. Medium drops to 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in busy scenes. High and Ultra are effectively unplayable at 39-41 FPS. Users targeting 4K should either accept Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p, where Medium provides a superior experience. The data clearly indicates that this GPU is not designed for 4K High or Ultra in this title.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 at Ultra settings delivers an average of 118 FPS, which is the most balanced experience. At 2560x1440, Medium settings provide 111 FPS average with a minimum of 94 FPS, making it a strong alternative for higher resolution.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Only at Low settings, which achieve an average of 82 FPS. Medium drops to 58 FPS, and High (41 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) are below playable thresholds. The data shows 4K is not recommended for this GPU beyond Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 20282 is 1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), 1.2% lower than the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), and 1.3% lower than the Intel Arc B570 (20556). It sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: Is the Core i9-14900K a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: No. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern across all settings, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking and performance nearly identical to the i9-14900KF (-0.3% delta) confirm it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference is 6 FPS (124 vs 118). At 1440p, it is 4 FPS (78 vs 74). At 4K, it is 2 FPS (41 vs 39). The Ultra preset is only slightly more demanding than High in this game.

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

A: It ranks 2155 out of 3723 combinations, placing it in the lower half of tested systems. This is primarily due to the GPU's mid-range performance, as the CPU is in the top 5% of all processors.