Pc Building Simulator

# FAQ

Q: What is the best measured average FPS this combo achieves in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 205 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers a very playable 98 FPS average.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU scores 36,938 on average, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36,945, 0% delta). It is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15,290. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, which scores 15,283 (0% delta).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 32, while the CPU's passmark single-thread score (4,412) and multi-thread score (30,459) are strong. The data suggests the GPU (6 GB VRAM, 336.0 GB/s bandwidth) is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the FPS scale when moving from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 129 FPS, Medium 92 FPS, High 65 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra (3 FPS) is much smaller than between Medium and High (27 FPS).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for this game?

A: This particular pairing ranks 2,352 out of 3,002 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for Pc Building Simulator.

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Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear pattern: this combo performs best at 1080p or 1440p with Medium or High settings, depending on the target frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 145 FPS average, which is smooth for a simulation title. High settings drop to 102 FPS, still excellent. Ultra yields 98 FPS — only 4 FPS less than High, making Ultra the better choice if visual fidelity matters more than a marginal frame rate difference. Low at 205 FPS is overkill for most displays.

At 2560x1440, the story shifts. Medium produces 92 FPS, which is the sweet spot for high-refresh monitors. High gives 65 FPS, playable but not ideal for fast-paced scenes. Ultra at 62 FPS is nearly identical to High, so if you want the best visuals, Ultra costs almost nothing. Low at 129 FPS remains viable for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Medium averages 48 FPS (with a minimum of 41 and maximum of 55), which is borderline for smooth gameplay. High drops to 34 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32 FPS — both below the 60 FPS threshold most players prefer. Low at 68 FPS is the only 4K preset that clears 60 FPS.

Recommendation: For the best overall experience, use Medium at 1440p (92 FPS) or Ultra at 1080p (98 FPS). If you prioritize frame rate above all, Low at 1080p (205 FPS) or 1440p (129 FPS) are the top choices. Avoid 4K Ultra (32 FPS) unless you can tolerate sub-40 FPS.

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GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary driver of performance in Pc Building Simulator, and its specifications explain the measured frame rates.

The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost of 1680 MHz. The 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs process geometry and pixels, while 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores handle ray tracing and AI workloads, though Pc Building Simulator likely relies more on traditional rasterization.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a balanced profile: PassMark G3D scores 14,111, while 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 scores 1,242. Its 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates mid-range positioning. In the nearestRivals list, the RTX 2060 matches the GTX 580 (15,283, 0% delta) and slightly edges out the AMD Radeon 680M (15,270, 0.1% delta) and RTX 3050 OEM (15,199, 0.6% delta).

The VRAM capacity of 6 GB is a critical factor at 4K. The measured FPS drops from 68 at 4K Low to 48 at 4K Medium, then to 34 at 4K High. This sharp decline suggests that texture memory requirements at higher presets exceed what 6 GB can comfortably hold, causing the GPU to struggle with larger data sets. The 336.0 GB/s bandwidth also becomes a constraint at higher resolutions where more pixels require more memory traffic.

At 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom. The 205 FPS at Low shows the card is not the bottleneck; the CPU (with 10 cores and 10 threads) can feed frames quickly enough. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows quadratically, and the RTX 2060's compute power (6.451 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the limiting factor.

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How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2,352 out of 3,002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 22nd percentile of all tested systems. That rank reflects the pairing of a modern mid-range CPU with an aging mid-range GPU.

The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 85, meaning the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 outperforms 85% of processors in the database. Its average benchmark score of 36,938 nearly matches the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (36,945), with a 0% delta. The GPU, however, sits at the 58th percentile, dragging the combo's overall rank down.

The data implies that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,891 and single-core score of 3,655 indicate strong processing power, but the RTX 2060's PassMark G3D score of 14,111 limits the system's gaming potential. In a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, where physics and logic calculations are CPU-intensive, this imbalance matters less than in fast-paced shooters, but the GPU still governs frame output.

The rank of 2,352 suggests that most tested combos outperform this one, largely due to the GPU's age. The RTX 2060's nearest rivals include the GTX 580 (0% delta) and RX 7600 (0.8% delta), showing that it competes with much older or entry-level cards. The combo's position in the database reflects a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably but falls short at 4K.

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CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 brings substantial processing capability to Pc Building Simulator, a game that simulates hardware configuration and system building — inherently a CPU-heavy task involving many simultaneous calculations.

The CPU features 10 cores and 10 threads (no hyperthreading), with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process packs 17,800 million transistors. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per core L2 cache provide fast access to frequently used data. Memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support keeps the cores fed.

Benchmark results demonstrate strong single-threaded performance: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 3,655, and PassMark single-thread scores 4,412. Multi-threaded scores are equally impressive — Cinebench R23 multi-core hits 25,891, and PassMark multi-thread reaches 30,459. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking confirms it outperforms most processors.

In Pc Building Simulator, these numbers translate to efficient handling of the game's simulation logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (205) indicates the CPU can drive frame rates well above typical display refresh rates when the GPU is not stressed. Even at 4K Low (68 FPS), the CPU maintains enough throughput to keep the GPU busy.

The nearestRivals data shows the Ultra 5 225 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0% delta), which uses a different architecture but achieves similar benchmark scores. The 0.2-0.5% deltas against other rivals confirm that this CPU is a solid mid-range performer, though not a top-tier chip. Its TDP of 65 W suggests efficient operation, which helps keep thermals in check during extended gaming sessions.

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Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings levels.

1920x1080:

• Low: 205 FPS average
• Medium: 145 FPS average (min 123, max 167)
• High: 102 FPS average
• Ultra: 98 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 129 FPS average
• Medium: 92 FPS average (min 78, max 105)
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 62 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 68 FPS average
• Medium: 48 FPS average (min 41, max 55)
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

At 1080p, the progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline: 205 → 145 → 102 → 98. The drop from Low to Medium is 60 FPS (29%), while the drop from Medium to High is 43 FPS (30%). The High to Ultra gap is only 4 FPS (4%), suggesting diminishing returns beyond High settings.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts: 129 → 92 → 65 → 62. The Low to Medium drop is 37 FPS (29%), Medium to High drops 27 FPS (29%), and High to Ultra is again minimal at 3 FPS (5%). This consistency in percentage drops indicates the GPU scales predictably with settings.

At 4K, the numbers compress: 68 → 48 → 34 → 32. The Low to Medium drop is 20 FPS (29%), Medium to High drops 14 FPS (29%), and High to Ultra is 2 FPS (6%). The absolute FPS values are low, but the relative drops follow the same pattern as lower resolutions.

The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows stability: 123 at 1080p, 78 at 1440p, and 41 at 4K. These minimums are close to the averages, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe stutters.

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Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals how this combo handles resolution increases, and the pattern points to a GPU-bound system.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level:

• Low: 205 → 129 FPS (37% drop)
• Medium: 145 → 92 FPS (37% drop)
• High: 102 → 65 FPS (36% drop)
• Ultra: 98 → 62 FPS (37% drop)

Moving from 1440p to 4K:

• Low: 129 → 68 FPS (47% drop)
• Medium: 92 → 48 FPS (48% drop)
• High: 65 → 34 FPS (48% drop)
• Ultra: 62 → 32 FPS (48% drop)

The consistent ~37% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all settings is a hallmark of GPU-limited performance. The pixel count increases by 78% (from 2.07 million to 3.69 million), but the FPS only drops by 37% — suggesting some headroom in the GPU's compute units. The CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 3,655) ensures it is not the bottleneck at these resolutions.

The ~48% drop from 1440p to 4K (where pixel count doubles from 3.69 million to 8.29 million) is closer to the theoretical scaling for a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly stressed as pixel throughput demands more memory access. The 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS is just 33% of the 1080p Ultra result (98 FPS), indicating the GPU's compute resources (6.451 TFLOPS FP32) cannot handle the 4x pixel increase efficiently.

The data implies that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU (10 cores, 4.90 GHz boost) is sufficient to push frames past 200 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU's 1,920 shading units and 48 ROPs become the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the sub-50 FPS results at Medium and above. For players targeting 4K, lowering settings to Low (68 FPS) is the only way to achieve playable frame rates, while at 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver near-100 FPS performance.