Pc Building Simulator

# CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H is a 14-core, 18-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Meteor Lake architecture at a 7 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 28 W TDP. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The processor carries an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29093.

Compared to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, the Core Ultra 5 135H sits within a tight performance band. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X by 0.1% (29123 vs. 29093), trails the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 by 0.5% (29245 vs. 29093), and trails the Intel Core i5-13500HX by 0.6% (29270 vs. 29093). It leads the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT by 0.5% (28940 vs. 29093). These sub-1% deltas indicate that in pure compute throughput, the 135H is functionally equivalent to its immediate competitors.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 11875.5 in multi-core and 1700 in single-core. The R20 results show 7834 multi-core and 1105 single-core, while R15 shows 1718 multi-core and 244 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 22422, single-thread score of 3521, integer math at 73509, floating point math at 54867, and data compression at 251651. Physics simulation scores reach 1482.

For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is substantial. This is a simulation game where the primary workload involves simulating component behavior, managing system builds, and calculating performance outcomes. The 14-core, 18-thread configuration provides ample parallel throughput for these simulation tasks, and the 18 MB L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensures that single-threaded operations — such as UI interactions and menu navigation — remain responsive. A 0.1% deficit to the Ryzen 7 5800X in average benchmark score suggests that the 135H should deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this title, though the game's actual frame rates will depend on how heavily it leans on the GPU.

# GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. The chip, designated AD107, contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory clocked at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 raster output units, 24 ray tracing cores, and 96 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 15.11 TFLOPS.

The RTX 4060 holds a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals show remarkably small deltas: it trails the AMD Radeon HD 7790 by 0.2% (17666 vs. 17639), leads the AMD Radeon 780M by 0.3% (17588 vs. 17639), leads the AMD Radeon Pro 560 by 0.5% (17551 vs. 17639), and leads the AMD Radeon Pro 460 by 0.7% (17509 vs. 17639). These are all within 1% of each other, placing the RTX 4060 in a dense performance cluster.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 4060 scores 2302. Geekbench results show 95057 in OpenCL and 48643 in Vulkan. PassMark DirectX tests yield 103 for DX10, 175 for DX11, and 76 for DX12, while the G3D score is 19545 and GPU compute is 9213.

For Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role centers on rendering the game's interface, 3D component models, and any visual feedback during system assembly and testing. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this title's graphical demands, which are modest compared to AAA shooters. The 272.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput ensure that even at higher resolutions, the GPU can maintain smooth frame presentation. The boost clock of 2460 MHz provides the raw speed needed for the game's relatively simple geometry and shader work. Given that the GPU's nearest rival — the Radeon 780M — is an integrated solution, the RTX 4060's discrete nature gives it a clear advantage in sustained workloads, though the benchmark deltas suggest the 4060 does not dramatically outpace its closest competitors in synthetic tests.

# Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear resolution scaling pattern for this combo. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 237 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 150 FPS, a reduction of approximately 36.7%. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 78 FPS, which is 67.1% below the 1080p Low figure. This steep decline — from 237 to 78 FPS across two resolution steps — indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

Similar scaling appears at Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 and maximum of 193. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 106 FPS (min 90, max 122), a 36.9% reduction. At 4K Medium, the average is 55 FPS (min 47, max 64), which is 67.3% below the 1080p figure. The consistent ~37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~67% drop from 1080p to 4K across both Low and Medium settings strongly suggests GPU-bound behavior, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution.

At High settings, the pattern holds: 119 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p (37.0% drop), and 39 FPS at 4K (67.2% drop). Ultra settings show 113 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p (37.2% drop), and 37 FPS at 4K (67.3% drop). The near-identical percentage drops across all four quality presets indicate that resolution scaling is independent of graphics settings — the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the dominant constraints.

The fact that 1080p Low produces 237 FPS while 1080p Ultra produces 113 FPS (a 52.3% reduction) shows that the GPU also limits at lower resolutions when settings are cranked up. However, the CPU is not entirely idle: the 14-core, 18-thread configuration must handle game logic and simulation updates, but the FPS data suggests it is not the bottleneck in this title.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 237 FPS average
• Medium: 168 FPS average, 143 FPS minimum, 193 FPS maximum
• High: 119 FPS average
• Ultra: 113 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 150 FPS average
• Medium: 106 FPS average, 90 FPS minimum, 122 FPS maximum
• High: 75 FPS average
• Ultra: 71 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 78 FPS average
• Medium: 55 FPS average, 47 FPS minimum, 64 FPS maximum
• High: 39 FPS average
• Ultra: 37 FPS average

The Medium preset is the only setting row with min/max data at every resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread from minimum to maximum is 50 FPS (143 to 193). At 1440p Medium, the spread narrows to 32 FPS (90 to 122). At 4K Medium, the spread is 17 FPS (47 to 64). This narrowing spread with increasing resolution further confirms GPU-bound behavior — at higher resolutions, the frame pacing becomes more consistent because the GPU is saturated and cannot deliver large bursts of frames.

The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is notable. At 1080p, Low to Ultra is a 124 FPS difference (237 vs. 113). At 1440p, the gap is 79 FPS (150 vs. 71). At 4K, the gap is 41 FPS (78 vs. 37). The shrinking absolute gap at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the settings themselves, dictate the ceiling.

# FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H capable of running Pc Building Simulator at high frame rates?

A: Yes. The CPU scores 11875.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3521 in PassMark single-thread, with an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs. In this game, the 1080p Low result of 237 FPS shows the CPU can feed the GPU well above typical display refresh rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% below the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666), 0.3% above the AMD Radeon 780M (17588), 0.5% above the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551), and 0.7% above the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509). All four GPUs are within 1% of each other.

Q: What is the best resolution for smooth gameplay with this combo?

A: For 60+ FPS at all settings, 1080p is the safe choice — even Ultra delivers 113 FPS. At 1440p, Low (150 FPS) and Medium (106 FPS) maintain high frame rates, but High (75 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) dip below 100 FPS. At 4K, only Low (78 FPS) exceeds 60 FPS; Medium (55 FPS), High (39 FPS), and Ultra (37 FPS) all fall short.

Q: Does increasing resolution from 1080p to 4K affect performance more than increasing quality settings?

A: Yes. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 237 to 113 (52.3% drop). Moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low reduces FPS from 237 to 78 (67.1% drop). The resolution change has a larger impact, indicating the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are the primary constraints.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting component in this game at 4K?

A: The GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent across all settings (approximately 67% reduction), which is a classic GPU-bound signature. The CPU's 18 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock are not the bottleneck here.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 47 FPS at 4K Medium settings. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 90 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 143 FPS. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, all presets deliver playable frame rates — Ultra averages 113 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. For users with 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays, 1080p Medium (168 FPS) or 1080p Low (237 FPS) will take full advantage of the refresh rate, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it given that Ultra already exceeds 100 FPS.

At 1440p, the choice depends on the target frame rate. For 60 FPS gameplay, High (75 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) both qualify, with Ultra offering the best visual fidelity. For higher refresh rates, Medium (106 FPS) is the sweet spot — it delivers over 100 FPS while providing better visuals than Low (150 FPS). The minimum of 90 FPS at Medium ensures frame pacing stays smooth even during demanding scenes.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. Low (78 FPS) is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS, and it does so by a comfortable margin. Medium (55 FPS) falls just short of 60 FPS but remains playable on standard 60 Hz displays. High (39 FPS) and Ultra (37 FPS) are below the 40 FPS threshold where many players find gameplay acceptable. For 4K, the recommendation is Low for fluid play or Medium for better visuals if the user can tolerate slightly sub-60 FPS performance.

The Medium preset stands out as the most balanced option overall. It provides the only complete min/max data set, with a minimum of 143 FPS at 1080p, 90 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that Medium maintains acceptable performance even in the worst-case frames, unlike other presets where frame variance data is unavailable.

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1800 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the 40th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 60% of combos outperform it in this specific game. Given that the CPU holds an 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU holds a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, the combo's middle-tier ranking suggests that the game's performance profile does not perfectly align with synthetic benchmark scores.

The CPU's synthetic performance is strong — it sits within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i5-13500HX. The GPU's synthetic performance is also respectable, with all nearest rivals within 0.7% of its score. However, the combo rank of 1800/3002 indicates that in Pc Building Simulator specifically, the balance between CPU and GPU does not translate to top-tier frame rates.

This ranking implies that other combos with different CPU-GPU pairings achieve better results in this simulation title. The game's workload likely benefits from configurations that emphasize GPU performance more heavily, or from CPUs with higher single-thread scores that can better drive the game's simulation logic. The 135H's 14-core, 18-thread design excels at parallel workloads, but Pc Building Simulator may not fully utilize all 18 threads, leaving some of the CPU's capability untapped.

The measured FPS data confirms that the combo is capable of playable performance across most settings, with 1080p Ultra at 113 FPS and 1440p High at 75 FPS. The ranking of 1800 suggests that while this system is not a top performer, it is also far from the bottom of the pack — it sits comfortably in the middle third of all tested configurations, making it a reasonable choice for playing Pc Building Simulator at high settings and moderate resolutions.