Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a remarkably smooth experience in Pc Building Simulator, with the data showing that the pairing is capable of high refresh rates even at demanding resolutions. The benchmark results indicate a clear hierarchy where the CPU's immense multi-threading capabilities dominate at lower resolutions, while the GPU's 10 GB memory buffer becomes the primary constraint at 4K with higher graphical presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS is 351.9, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents a massive performance headroom, indicating the system is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 518th out of 1769 total tested combinations. This places it in the top third of all systems benchmarked for Pc Building Simulator, though it is not near the absolute top tier.

Q: What is the performance difference between Ultra and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 223.6 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 105.7 FPS. This represents a 117.9 FPS difference, showing that graphical settings have a substantial impact on frame rates.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 maintain above 60 FPS at 4K with High settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 59.1, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Ultra preset at 4K drops to 52.6 FPS, indicating that the highest settings strain the GPU.

Q: How does the i9-14900K compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i9-14900K has an average benchmark score of 79824, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900KF (79245) and 0.9% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (79102).

Q: What is the frame rate at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 250.7 at 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors, making this preset highly playable.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.00 GHz, with a 36 MB shared L3 cache. In Pc Building Simulator, this processor's role is pivotal at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 351.9 FPS, while at 1440p Low the frame rate drops to 223.6 FPS. This pattern suggests that the CPU is the primary limiting factor at these settings, as the GPU has ample headroom.

The processor's synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its strength. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 49872, and in Geekbench multi-core it scores 20370. The Passmark multithread score of 58674 further indicates exceptional parallel processing capability, which is relevant for a simulation game that may involve complex system calculations. The CPU's 97th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79824, places it just 0.3% behind the AMD EPYC 7413 (80041) and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-14900KF (79245).

At 1080p, the game's frame rates scale dramatically with settings, from 167 FPS at Ultra to 351.9 FPS at Low. This 184.9 FPS spread is far larger than what is seen at 4K, where the range is from 52.6 FPS (Ultra) to 113.4 FPS (Low). This divergence confirms that at 1080p, the CPU's high clock speeds and core count are the main drivers of performance, while at 4K, the GPU's rendering load becomes more dominant.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the gameplay experience. For users with 1080p displays, the High preset offers an excellent balance, delivering 175.6 FPS. This is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay and retains visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 250.7 FPS and Low at 351.9 FPS are available for competitive play, but the High setting is the recommended choice for most users given the frame rate is already far above typical refresh rate limits.

For 1440p, the High preset again stands out as the optimal choice, producing 113.9 FPS. This is comfortably above 60 FPS and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (159.9 FPS) and Low (223.6 FPS). The Ultra preset at 105.7 FPS is also viable, but the performance difference between High and Ultra is only 8.2 FPS, making High the more efficient option.

At 4K, the situation changes. The High preset yields 59.1 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 79.9 FPS is the best choice for a smooth 4K experience, as it provides a large margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 52.6 FPS should be avoided on this hardware if frame rate consistency is a priority. The Low preset at 113.4 FPS is playable but sacrifices too much visual quality for the resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 518th out of 1769 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This position in the 29th percentile of all configurations indicates that while this is a strong system, there are many faster combinations in the database. The CPU's synthetic performance is exceptional, ranking in the 97th percentile for all CPUs, but the GPU's 80th percentile ranking (with an average benchmark score of 35787) brings the overall combo down.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context. The AMD Radeon Pro Duo has an average score of 35860, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 3080. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE scores 36101, placing it 0.9% higher. Conversely, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile scores 35435, which is 1% lower. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 3080 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The combo's rank of 518 suggests that in this simulation game, the overall system performance is good but not elite. The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck, given its high percentile ranking. The GPU, while capable, is the component that limits the combo's overall standing, particularly at higher resolutions and settings where its 10 GB memory capacity and Ampere architecture are more heavily taxed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, manufactured on Samsung's 8 nm process. It features 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. The GPU has a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores support advanced rendering features, though Pc Building Simulator does not heavily utilize these.

The GPU's role in this game becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high (351.9 FPS at Low), indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1440p, the frame rates remain high but begin to show GPU influence, with the gap between Low (223.6 FPS) and Ultra (105.7 FPS) being 117.9 FPS. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with the Ultra preset dropping to 52.6 FPS.

The GPU's synthetic scores reflect its mid-range positioning. In Passmark G3D, it scores 25086, and in Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 167014. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4407 is a strong indicator of DirectX 12 performance. The GPU's 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35787, places it just 0.2% below the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (35860) and 0.4% above the AMD Radeon 880M (35646).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates show a clear progression across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 351.9 FPS at Low, 250.7 FPS at Medium, 175.6 FPS at High, and 167 FPS at Ultra. These numbers indicate that the CPU is the primary performance driver at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset achieves over 160 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 223.6 FPS at Low, 159.9 FPS at Medium, 113.9 FPS at High, and 105.7 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 117.9 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload increases significantly as settings are raised. The High preset at 113.9 FPS remains well above playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the performance is 113.4 FPS at Low, 79.9 FPS at Medium, 59.1 FPS at High, and 52.6 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 60.8 FPS, which is smaller in absolute terms than at 1080p but represents a larger proportional reduction. The High preset at 59.1 FPS is borderline, while Medium at 79.9 FPS provides a better experience.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 351.9 FPS at 1080p to 223.6 FPS at 1440p (a 36.5% decrease) and then to 113.4 FPS at 4K (a 49.3% decrease from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The frame rate falls from 167 FPS at 1080p to 105.7 FPS at 1440p (a 36.7% decrease) and then to 52.6 FPS at 4K (a 50.2% decrease from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result, which is below 60 FPS, confirms that the RTX 3080's 10 GB memory capacity and Ampere architecture are insufficient for the most demanding settings at this resolution.

The data shows that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the minimal difference between High (175.6 FPS) and Ultra (167 FPS). At 4K, the system is GPU-bound, with the difference between High (59.1 FPS) and Ultra (52.6 FPS) being relatively small. The mid-range resolution of 1440p represents the sweet spot where both components are balanced, with the High preset delivering 113.9 FPS, which is ideal for most gaming scenarios.