Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator presents an unusual hardware challenge: it is a simulation game about assembling PCs, yet its own performance demands scale dramatically with the integrated graphics of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the AMD Radeon 760M. The benchmark data reveals a system that is fundamentally constrained by its GPU, especially at higher resolutions, where frame rates fall below playable thresholds. The combo ranks 2992nd out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of all tested hardware pairings for this title, which suggests that while the CPU is capable, the overall experience is heavily dictated by the iGPU's limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 77 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds 60 FPS, indicating that a smooth experience is only possible at the lowest visual fidelity and resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's raw performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has an average benchmark score of 29093. This puts it statistically on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, which scores 29123, a delta of -0.1%. It is also nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-13500HX, which scores 29270, a delta of -0.6%. The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in most scenarios.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon 760M sits in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 6019, which is within a 0.5% margin of rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001) and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 (6049). This confirms its position as an entry-level graphics solution.

Q: Does the system provide a consistent frame rate at 1440p Medium settings?

A: No, the data shows significant variance. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 34, but the minimum recorded FPS is 29 and the maximum is 39. This 10 FPS spread indicates a noticeable lack of stability, which could lead to stuttering during gameplay.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 36. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 12. This represents a 66.7% decrease in frame rate, highlighting the extreme strain placed on the Radeon 760M by 4K rendering.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H has a launch MSRP of $342. This information is provided for context, but performance analysis focuses on the benchmark results rather than cost.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2599 MHz. The GPU has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output pipelines, along with 8 ray tracing cores. Its raw compute power is listed as 5.323 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, meaning its bandwidth and size are dependent on the host system's RAM, which is a critical factor in its performance.

The benchmark results clearly show that the GPU is the limiting factor in Pc Building Simulator. The GPU's average benchmark score is 6019, placing it in the 35th percentile. This is a low score, and the game's measured FPS reflects this. For instance, at 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS is only 24. This suggests that the integrated GPU's shading units and texture units are overwhelmed by the game's rendering demands at higher resolutions. Even at the lowest settings, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates, as seen by the 25 FPS average at 4K Low. The data implies that the 760M's 512 cores are simply insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K, and even at 1440p, the system is heavily GPU-bound. The presence of only 16 ROPs likely limits fill-rate performance, contributing to the low frame rates observed across all settings at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a stark and predictable decline as resolution increases, which is a clear indicator of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 77 FPS. This is the only playable range. Moving to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops to 48, a 37.7% reduction. At 4K Low, the average FPS plummets to 25, which is a 67.5% reduction from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a system where the GPU's pixel processing capabilities are the primary constraint.

The scaling is even more severe at higher settings. Comparing 1080p Ultra (36 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (23 FPS) shows a 36.1% drop. The jump from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (12 FPS) is a 47.8% reduction. The data indicates that the number of pixels being rendered is directly overwhelming the GPU. The fact that the 1080p to 4K drop at Low settings is nearly the same magnitude as the drop at Ultra settings suggests that the bottleneck is not just about texture complexity but fundamental pixel fill-rate. The system's "System Shared" memory bandwidth is a likely contributor, as higher resolutions require more memory bandwidth to feed the GPU. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU's potential is not being utilized at these higher resolutions; the GPU is simply unable to keep up with the increased workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: This is the only resolution where the combo achieves playable frame rates. At Low settings, the average FPS is 77, providing a smooth experience. At Medium settings, the average drops to 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62 FPS, indicating some stuttering. High settings yield an average of 38 FPS, and Ultra settings produce an average of 36 FPS.

2560x1440: Performance becomes marginal at this resolution. Low settings are the most viable, with an average of 48 FPS. Medium settings average 34 FPS, with a minimum of 29 and a maximum of 39 FPS, showing instability. High settings average 24 FPS, and Ultra settings average 23 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

3840x2160: The system is not suitable for 4K gaming in this title. Low settings average 25 FPS. Medium settings average 18 FPS, with a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 21 FPS. High settings average 13 FPS. Ultra settings average 12 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable. The data shows a linear progression of frame rate drops as settings increase, confirming the GPU's inability to handle 4K resolutions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14-core, 18-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU has a substantial cache hierarchy, with 112 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, as well as 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Its memory bandwidth is rated at 89.6 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU performs well, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11875.5 and a single-core score of 1700. Its average benchmark score is 29093, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's performance in Pc Building Simulator is likely more than sufficient. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at high resolutions, as the FPS drops are directly correlated with resolution increases, which is a GPU workload. The CPU's high percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores suggest it can handle the simulation's logic and calculations without issue. The fact that the combo ranks 2992nd out of 3002 is not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities, but rather the GPU's. The CPU is a high-performing mobile processor, as evidenced by its similarity to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (delta of -0.1%) and Intel Core i5-13500HX (delta of -0.6%). Its 14 cores and 18 threads provide ample processing power, but this power is left untapped due to the GPU's inability to render frames fast enough to utilize it. The data suggests that in a system with a more powerful dedicated GPU, this CPU would be a capable partner.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with Low settings. This is the only configuration that provides an average frame rate above 60 FPS (77 FPS). This setting is recommended for a consistently smooth gameplay experience.

If the user prefers higher visual fidelity, the 1080p Medium preset is a viable alternative, with an average of 54 FPS. However, the minimum FPS of 46 indicates potential frame drops during intense scenes, which could be noticeable. The 1080p High and Ultra settings, with averages of 38 and 36 FPS respectively, are not recommended as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold and will result in a less fluid experience.

At 1440p, the system is not capable of a consistently smooth experience. The Low setting, at 48 FPS, is the only option that approaches playability, but it still falls short of 60 FPS. All other settings at 1440p, and all settings at 4K, should be avoided due to low average frame rates. The data strongly suggests that users should prioritize resolution over graphical detail, as dropping to 1080p Low yields a 60% increase in FPS compared to 1440p Low. For this hardware combo, the best experience is achieved by maximizing frame rate at the lowest resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H and the AMD Radeon 760M ranks 2992nd out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the bottom 0.3% of all tested configurations. This rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance, which is in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's average score of 6019 is nearly identical to that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M (6000) and the AMD Radeon RX 6400 (6001), showing that it is comparable to older discrete entry-level cards.

The CPU, on the other hand, ranks in the 81st percentile, indicating a significant mismatch in performance tiers between the two components. The data implies that this combo is severely held back by the integrated GPU. The rank is not indicative of a poorly performing CPU, but rather a pairing where the CPU's potential is wasted. The extreme low rank, combined with the fact that the system only achieves smooth frame rates at 1080p Low, paints a clear picture: this is a hardware combination designed for basic productivity and light workloads, not for a graphics-intensive simulation game. The benchmark results show that while the CPU is a modern, high-performing part, the integrated GPU limits the entire system to a level of gaming performance that is over 99% worse than other tested combinations.