Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents an unusual benchmarking scenario for the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The data shows this combination achieving a combo rank of 753 out of 3002 tested configurations, placing it in the top 25% of all tested combos. This pairing of a mobile-class processor with a desktop flagship GPU yields distinctive scaling behavior across resolutions and settings, with the CPU often becoming the limiting factor at lower resolutions while the GPU dominates at 4K. The measured frames per second data reveals a configuration that is exceptionally fast at 1080p, competently playable at 1440p, and surprisingly constrained at 4K Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression across resolutions demonstrates classic bottleneck behavior. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 338 FPS, which drops to 228 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 119 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 33% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K. Such steep scaling at Low settings strongly indicates that the CPU's single-thread performance is the limiting factor at lower resolutions, as the RTX 5080 has ample headroom to render more frames if the processor could feed it faster.

The scaling pattern shifts dramatically at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 172 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it drops to 109 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 57 FPS. The percentage drops here are 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 48% from 1440p to 4K. While the relative reductions are similar to Low settings, the absolute values suggest the GPU is becoming the primary constraint at 4K Ultra. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are being taxed heavily by 4K Ultra rendering in this simulation title.

Medium settings provide the most complete dataset with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 256 FPS with a min of 218 and max of 295. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 162 FPS with min 137 and max 186. At 4K Medium, the average is 85 FPS with min 72 and max 97. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 37% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K is a 48% reduction. This consistent ~37%/48% pattern across Medium and Ultra settings indicates that the workload scales predictably with pixel count, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario at higher settings.

The High preset shows a less consistent pattern. At 1080p High, the average is 181 FPS, at 1440p High it is 114 FPS, and at 4K High it is 60 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 37%, but from 1440p to 4K is 47%. The 4K High result of exactly 60 FPS appears to be a frame pacing or v-sync-like cap, as the data shows no min or max values for this configuration. This suggests that at 4K High, the system may be hitting a performance ceiling imposed by the simulation's engine rather than the hardware's absolute capability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is a 14-core, 18-thread processor from the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It features a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Its mobile market segment and 28 W TDP classify it as a power-efficient part, yet its benchmark scores show it competing with desktop processors. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12804.5 and single-core score of 1647.5 place it at the 79th percentile against all CPUs.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-12600K (delta -0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (delta -0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (delta +0.5%). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 125H performs essentially on par with these established desktop processors despite its mobile pedigree. This parity is remarkable given that the Ryzen 7 5800 and Core i5-12600K are desktop parts with higher TDPs.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is substantial at lower resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 338 FPS demonstrates that the processor can feed the RTX 5080 with a massive number of frames, but the scaling to 1440p Low (228 FPS) and 4K Low (119 FPS) shows the GPU becoming more relevant. The fact that 4K Low (119 FPS) is still higher than 1080p Ultra (172 FPS) indicates that the simulation's rendering load at Ultra settings is substantially more demanding on the GPU, while Low settings remain partially CPU-bound even at 4K.

The Passmark multi-thread score of 21100 and single-thread score of 3399 provide additional context. These scores suggest that the CPU can handle complex simulation logic, physics calculations, and asset streaming that Pc Building Simulator requires. The 18 threads allow for parallel processing of multiple simulation systems, while the 4.50 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded operations for UI interactions and component placement logic.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 753rd out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 74.9th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms approximately 75% of all combos tested. Given that the RTX 5080 is a flagship GPU with an 87th percentile ranking against all GPUs, the combo rank is lower than the GPU's individual percentile, which confirms that the CPU is holding back overall performance.

The CPU's 79th percentile ranking against all CPUs is notably lower than the GPU's 87th percentile. This mismatch suggests that in most games, the Core Ultra 5 125H would be the limiting factor when paired with the RTX 5080. However, in Pc Building Simulator specifically, the combo still achieves a strong rank because the game's simulation nature may not require the full throughput of the CPU, allowing the GPU to shine at higher resolutions.

The combo rank of 753 out of 3002 is particularly interesting when considering that the RTX 5080's nearest rivals include AMD Radeon 8060S (delta +0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta +0.7%), and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta +2.3%). The GPU's average benchmark score of 56083 with a 2.3% delta from the Radeon Pro W5700X indicates that the RTX 5080 is a high-performing part, but the combo rank reveals that the CPU is preventing the system from reaching the top tiers of performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 338 FPS average, Medium produces 256 FPS (min 218, max 295), High produces 181 FPS, and Ultra produces 172 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 9 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds graphical features that have diminishing returns in this simulation game. The Medium preset's min FPS of 218 is higher than the Ultra preset's average of 172, indicating that even in the most demanding scenarios at 1080p, the system maintains high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows more variation between settings. Low produces 228 FPS, Medium produces 162 FPS (min 137, max 186), High produces 114 FPS, and Ultra produces 109 FPS. The High to Ultra gap narrows to 5 FPS at this resolution, further confirming that Ultra settings provide minimal visual benefit in this title. The Medium preset's min FPS of 137 is still above 60 FPS, providing a smooth experience for any display.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more moderate. Low produces 119 FPS, Medium produces 85 FPS (min 72, max 97), High produces 60 FPS, and Ultra produces 57 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 3 FPS, and both are near the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's min FPS of 72 provides a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS, while the High and Ultra presets are right at the edge of what would be considered consistently smooth gameplay.

The data reveals that the Medium preset consistently provides the best balance of FPS and visual quality across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 256 FPS with a min of 218; at 1440p Medium, 162 FPS with a min of 137; and at 4K Medium, 85 FPS with a min of 72. These min FPS values are all well above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in simulation-heavy moments.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. It has 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation processors, along with 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The RTX 5080's benchmark scores show it at the 87th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rivals include AMD Radeon 8060S (delta +0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta +0.7%), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta +2.3%), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (delta -2.2%). These deltas indicate that the RTX 5080 performs within 2.3% of its closest competitors, making it a strong but not dominant GPU in the database.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes increasingly significant at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 57 FPS versus the 1080p Ultra result of 172 FPS shows a 67% reduction, which is substantially more than the pixel count difference of 4x. This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra, as the simulation's rendering demands exceed what the RTX 5080 can deliver at that resolution and quality level.

The GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Pc Building Simulator, even at 4K Ultra. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and asset loading are not bottlenecks. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 255450 demonstrate the GPU's raw compute capabilities, which are likely underutilized in this simulation game that emphasizes system building over graphical fidelity.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset provides the optimal experience for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 256 FPS average with a minimum of 218 FPS, ensuring buttery-smooth gameplay with no risk of frame drops. At 1440p Medium, 162 FPS average with a minimum of 137 FPS maintains this smooth experience on higher-resolution displays. At 4K Medium, 85 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS keeps the experience above the 60 FPS threshold even in the most demanding moments.

For users with high-refresh-rate 1080p displays, the Low preset at 338 FPS offers the maximum possible frame rate, though the visual trade-off may not be worth the 82 FPS gain over Medium. The High preset at 181 FPS at 1080p provides a middle ground, but the 75 FPS difference from Medium to High suggests diminishing returns in visual quality for the performance cost.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 162 FPS is the clear recommendation, as it offers a 48 FPS improvement over High (114 FPS) while maintaining a robust minimum of 137 FPS. The Ultra preset at 109 FPS is nearly identical to High, offering no meaningful performance benefit. At 4K, the Medium preset at 85 FPS is the only setting that provides comfortable headroom above 60 FPS, while High (60 FPS) and Ultra (57 FPS) sit right at the edge of playability.

The data suggests that Ultra settings provide negligible visual improvements in Pc Building Simulator, with only 9 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1080p, 5 FPS at 1440p, and 3 FPS at 4K. Players should select Medium for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or High if they prioritize slightly better graphics and can tolerate frame rates at or just above 60 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum FPS this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 338 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 256 FPS, while the Ultra preset at 1080p achieves 172 FPS.

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming at 60 FPS in this game?

A: At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 85 FPS average with a minimum of 72 FPS, comfortably exceeding 60 FPS. At 4K High, it achieves exactly 60 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 57 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 753rd out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 25% of all tested configurations.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the CPU is the primary limiting factor, as the RTX 5080 has substantial headroom. The 112 KB per core L1 cache and 18 MB shared L3 cache of the Core Ultra 5 125H are sufficient, but the mobile processor's throughput caps frame rates below what the GPU could theoretically deliver.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p provides 162 FPS average with a minimum of 137 FPS, offering the best combination of visual quality and smoothness. The High and Ultra presets deliver 114 FPS and 109 FPS respectively, with minimal visual differences.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 5080's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are AMD Radeon 8060S (delta +0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta +0.7%), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta +2.3%), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (delta -2.2%). These performance deltas indicate that the RTX 5080 performs within 2.3% of its closest competitors in general benchmarks.