Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is not a demanding title for modern hardware, but the measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination reveals a clear performance hierarchy across its four presets. The sweet spot is the High preset, which delivers a flawless 60+ FPS experience at 1440p and 1080p while maintaining a substantial visual upgrade over Medium, making it the best balance of fidelity and frame rate. Ultra offers no meaningful benefit for the performance cost, and Low is only useful for maximizing frame rates on high-refresh monitors.

Settings Recommendations

The data strongly favors the High preset as the optimal choice for this configuration. At 1920x1080, High produces an average of 124 FPS, which is 49 FPS faster than Ultra (118 FPS) and only 51 FPS slower than Low (248 FPS). The jump from Medium to High costs 51 FPS (from 175 to 124 FPS), but the visual improvement is typically significant in a simulation game where readability of UI elements and component details matters. The 124 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides enough headroom for a 144Hz monitor.

At 2560x1440, High delivers 78 FPS, which is still comfortably playable and only 4 FPS behind Ultra (74 FPS). This is a critical finding: the performance gap between High and Ultra shrinks to just 4 FPS at 1440p, whereas at 1080p the gap is 6 FPS. This suggests the game becomes more GPU-bound at higher resolutions, making the extra visual settings in Ultra less costly. However, the 14 FPS drop from High to Ultra at 1440p (from 78 to 74 FPS) is not worth the marginal visual gain, especially since High already provides a stable 60+ FPS experience.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. At 1080p, Medium achieves 175 FPS, which is 51 FPS higher than High and provides ample headroom for 165Hz or 240Hz monitors. At 1440p, Medium hits 111 FPS, still excellent for high-refresh gaming. The measured minimum FPS for Medium at 1080p is 149, and at 1440p it is 94, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe drops. Low is only recommended for competitive play or extreme refresh rate chasing, as it pushes 1080p to 248 FPS and 1440p to 156 FPS, but the visual downgrade is substantial.

Ultra is the least efficient preset. At 1080p, it delivers 118 FPS, which is only 6 FPS slower than High but with a significant increase in graphical complexity. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 4 FPS (74 vs 78), and at 4K, Ultra drops to 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data indicates Ultra is only marginally better than High visually but costs 5-6% performance at 1080p and 1440p, making it a poor choice for this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary bottleneck in this configuration for Pc Building Simulator, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. These specifications are sufficient for the game's demands, as evidenced by the strong performance at 1080p and 1440p.

The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 9.062 TFLOPS, which is adequate for a simulation game that does not heavily rely on ray tracing or advanced compute effects. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but largely unused in this title, as Pc Building Simulator does not leverage hardware ray tracing.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for all tested settings at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 39, which suggests the GPU is hitting memory bandwidth or compute limits rather than VRAM capacity. The measured scores support this: the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1651, and its Passmark G3D score is 18169, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (deltaPct -1) and the Intel Arc B570 (deltaPct -1.3), show this GPU is competitive but not top-tier.

The GPU's performance at 1080p Low (248 FPS) shows it is capable of extremely high frame rates when unconstrained, but the CPU begins to limit performance at this point. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 215 W TDP and suggested 550 W PSU are standard for its class, and the dual-slot design with a 267 mm length fits most mid-tower cases. The GPU's end-of-life production status is irrelevant to its current performance, as the data shows it still handles this game well.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound pattern. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1080p to 78 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 41 at 4K (a 67% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the GPU cannot maintain its throughput.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly more gradual: 248 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 82 FPS at 4K (a 67% drop). The percentage drops are nearly identical to High, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck regardless of settings. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p Low, where 248 FPS approaches the limit of what the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 can feed, but the GPU still has headroom.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling with measured minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the average is 175 FPS with a range of 149-202. At 1440p, the average drops to 111 FPS with a range of 94-127. At 4K, the average is 58 FPS with a range of 49-67. The consistent ~37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~67% drop from 1080p to 4K across all presets demonstrates that resolution scaling is purely GPU-limited.

The 4K results are telling: even at Low settings, the average FPS is 82, which is playable but not ideal for a smooth experience. At High and Ultra, 4K drops to 41 and 39 FPS respectively, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that 4K gaming with this GPU requires Low or Medium settings at best, and even then, the experience is suboptimal compared to 1440p. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware, offering 78 FPS at High and 111 FPS at Medium, both of which are excellent.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At High settings, it delivers 78 FPS average, which is smooth and well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, High reaches 124 FPS, but the visual fidelity gain from 1080p to 1440p is more significant than the additional 46 FPS. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only achieve 82 FPS, making 4K impractical for this GPU.

Q: How does the High preset compare to Ultra in terms of performance?

A: The performance difference is minimal. At 1080p, High delivers 124 FPS versus 118 FPS for Ultra, a 6 FPS gap. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 4 FPS (78 vs 74). At 4K, Ultra drops to 39 FPS, which is below playability, while High maintains 41 FPS. The Ultra preset costs 5-6% performance at 1080p and 1440p with negligible visual improvement in a simulation game.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 a bottleneck at any settings?

A: The CPU becomes a limiting factor only at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU produces 248 FPS. The Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 25891, which is strong. However, at frame rates above 200, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3655) may constrain the GPU. At all other settings and resolutions, the GPU is the bottleneck.

Q: Can this setup handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Barely. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 82, which is playable but not ideal. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 58 FPS with a minimum of 49 FPS, which is borderline. At 4K High and Ultra, the averages are 41 and 39 FPS respectively, which are below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1440p is the recommended resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 20282, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avgScore 20480, deltaPct -1), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avgScore 20534, deltaPct -1.2), and the Intel Arc B570 (avgScore 20556, deltaPct -1.3). The RTX 2070 SUPER is 1-1.5% slower than these cards, indicating it performs at a comparable level to mid-range modern GPUs.

Q: What is the minimum FPS guarantee for a smooth experience?

A: The only preset with measured minimum FPS data is Medium. At 1080p, the minimum is 149 FPS, and at 1440p, the minimum is 94 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 49 FPS. For High and Ultra presets, the minimum FPS is not provided, but based on the average FPS and the Medium preset's minimum-to-average ratio (85% at 1080p, 85% at 1440p), the High preset at 1440p likely has a minimum around 66 FPS, which is still above 60.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 plays a supporting role in Pc Building Simulator, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded. The CPU has 10 cores and 10 threads with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its architecture is Arrow Lake-S on a 3 nm process, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 25891, and its single-core score is 3655, which places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's performance in this game is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 248 FPS, which is near the limit of what the CPU can feed. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4412 and multi-thread score of 30459 indicate strong single-core performance, which is crucial for simulation games that often have a single primary game thread. The nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (avgScore 36945, deltaPct 0) and the Intel Core i9-12900T (avgScore 37112, deltaPct -0.5), showing the Ultra 5 225 is comparable to mid-range desktop processors.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 is adequate for this game. The 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1851 are standard for a mid-range desktop chip. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU is present but not used in this configuration. The CPU's lack of an unlocked multiplier is irrelevant since the game does not require overclocking for good performance.

The data shows that the CPU's impact on FPS is minimal beyond 1080p. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the consistent FPS drops across resolutions. The CPU's benchmarks, such as Cinebench R20 multi-core (6317) and Passmark integer math (65345), are strong but not critical for this game. The CPU is more than adequate for Pc Building Simulator, and the measured performance is limited by the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 248 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 175 FPS average, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 202 FPS
• High: 124 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 118 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

At 1080p, the GPU is capable of very high frame rates, and the CPU becomes a factor only at Low settings. The jump from Low to Medium costs 73 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 51 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS, indicating diminishing returns from the Ultra preset.

2560x1440:

• Low: 156 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 111 FPS average, with a minimum of 94 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS
• High: 78 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 74 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

At 1440p, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The scaling from 1080p is consistent: Low drops by 37%, Medium by 37%, High by 37%, and Ultra by 37%. The Medium preset's minimum of 94 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe choice for consistent frame pacing.

3840x2160:

• Low: 82 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 58 FPS average, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 67 FPS
• High: 41 FPS average (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 39 FPS average (no min/max recorded)

At 4K, the GPU struggles to maintain 60 FPS. Only Low settings achieve a playable average of 82 FPS. Medium averages 58 FPS but has a minimum of 49 FPS, which can cause noticeable stutters. High and Ultra are both below 45 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The 4K data reinforces that this GPU is best used at 1440p or lower for this game.