Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that scales unusually well with graphics settings, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a configuration that is strikingly sensitive to resolution and preset selection. The measured frames per second (FPS) across the board indicate that this combo behaves less like a typical modern AAA title and more like a CPU-bound simulation with a surprisingly light GPU load, making the choice of settings more impactful than the choice of internal components.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is not linear, and the pattern reveals a complex relationship between the CPU, GPU, and the game's engine. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 266 at 1920x1080 to 168 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 98 FPS, and then further to 88 at 3840x2160, another 80 FPS drop. This steep decline suggests that even at Low settings, the RTX 4060 is being pushed harder as resolution increases, but the starting point of 266 FPS is so high that the GPU is clearly not the limiting factor at 1080p.

Moving to Medium settings, the scaling is more moderate: 189 FPS at 1080p, 119 FPS at 1440p, and 62 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 70 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 57 FPS. This indicates that at Medium, the GPU is becoming more relevant, but the engine still shows a significant performance headroom that is not purely pixel-bound.

At High and Ultra settings, the behavior changes character. High settings produce 133 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings yield 127 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. The difference between High and Ultra is remarkably small (6 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 2 FPS at 4K), which strongly implies that the game's Ultra preset adds visual features that are not taxing the GPU, or that the CPU is hitting a ceiling that prevents the GPU from stretching its legs.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts depending on the resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU is almost certainly the bottleneck, as the RTX 4060 is capable of far more than 266 FPS in a simulation game. At 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the primary constraint, but the relatively small delta between High and Ultra at all resolutions indicates that the game's higher presets do not scale GPU load proportionally. This is a title where resolution scaling is not smooth; it is a step function that changes based on the preset's interaction with the engine's simulation logic.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060's specifications are well-documented, and the data shows that its role in this game is more about providing a baseline level of rendering capability than being a high-end performer. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, the memory bandwidth is 272.0 GB/s, which is modest by modern standards. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz are respectable, but the 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate a power-efficient design that prioritizes balance over raw throughput.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's load appears to be light at lower settings. The fact that Low settings at 1080p produce 266 FPS suggests that the RTX 4060 is barely breaking a sweat, and the bottleneck is elsewhere. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the GPU's 8 GB memory buffer and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become more relevant. At 4K Medium, the average FPS drops to 62, with a minimum of 53 and maximum of 72, showing that the GPU is now working harder but still not maxed out, as the frame times are relatively stable.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals is telling. The nearestRivals data shows the RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (a deltaPct of -0.2%), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5%). This places the RTX 4060 within a tight cluster of older or integrated GPUs in terms of raw benchmark scores, which is surprising for a modern discrete card. In this game, however, the RTX 4060's performance is clearly sufficient for high frame rates at 1080p, but the data implies that the game does not heavily utilize the GPU's advanced features, such as the 3072 shading units or 96 tensor cores.

The VRAM situation is worth investigating. With only 8 GB, the RTX 4060 could be limited at 4K Ultra, but the measured FPS of 42 at that setting suggests that the game is not pushing memory capacity to the limit. The fact that High and Ultra produce nearly identical FPS at all resolutions indicates that the game's higher presets are not adding significant texture or geometry complexity that would strain the 8 GB buffer. Instead, the GPU is likely idle waiting for the CPU to compute the simulation state.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1577 out of 3002 tested combos in this game. This places it in the 52.5th percentile of all combinations, which is almost exactly the median. This is a noteworthy finding because the individual components have different percentiles: the CPU is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The combo ranking being lower than either component's individual percentile suggests that the pairing is not optimal for this specific game, or that the game's engine is not able to utilize the CPU's strengths fully.

The CPU's nearestRivals show it is closely matched with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (deltaPct of 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (-0.4%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (-0.5%). This indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225 is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not in the top tier of CPUs. The GPU's nearestRivals are older or integrated parts, which is a red flag for its relative standing.

Given this data, the combo's rank of 1577 suggests that in Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 4060 is holding the system back more than the CPU is helping it. The CPU is above average, but the GPU is only slightly above average, and the game may not be optimized to take advantage of the CPU's 10 cores and 10 threads. The rank implies that many other combos, likely those with stronger GPUs or different CPU-GPU balances, achieve higher frame rates in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the resolution most likely used for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, the results are excellent. Low settings produce an average of 266 FPS, Medium produces 189 FPS (with a minimum of 160 and maximum of 217), High produces 133 FPS, and Ultra produces 127 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 77 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 56 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is only 6 FPS. This suggests that the game's rendering pipeline is highly efficient at 1080p, and the CPU is the primary driver of performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still very playable. Low settings yield 168 FPS, Medium yields 119 FPS (101 min, 137 max), High yields 84 FPS, and Ultra yields 80 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, with a roughly 37-40% drop in FPS across all settings. This indicates that the GPU is now becoming more involved, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep the system responsive.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 88 FPS, Medium produces 62 FPS (53 min, 72 max), High produces 44 FPS, and Ultra produces 42 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is a mere 2 FPS, which is within the margin of error and confirms that the Ultra preset is not worth the visual cost in this game. The minimum FPS of 53 at 4K Medium indicates that there are occasional frame hitches, but the overall experience is still above 30 FPS, which is acceptable for a simulation title.

The data shows a clear pattern: the game is CPU-bound at 1080p, becomes balanced at 1440p, and is GPU-bound at 4K. The RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K in this game, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but the Ultra preset does not provide a meaningful performance penalty, which is unusual.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best balance of performance and quality, delivering 133 FPS while offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (189 FPS). The Ultra preset is not worth the 6 FPS loss for what likely amounts to minor graphical enhancements. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz or higher), the Medium preset at 189 FPS is the only way to fully utilize the display, but Low at 266 FPS offers headroom for future updates or heavier simulation scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the clear winner, providing 119 FPS with a minimum of 101 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay. High at 84 FPS is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced interaction, and Ultra at 80 FPS offers no advantage over High. The Low preset at 168 FPS is excessive for the visual quality loss, so Medium is the sweet spot.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the only reasonable choice, with 62 FPS and a minimum of 53 FPS. High at 44 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 42 FPS is not worth the drop. Low at 88 FPS is playable but sacrifices too much visual detail for a simulation game where reading text and seeing component details is important. Therefore, for 4K, Medium is the recommended preset, as it provides a playable frame rate without compromising the game's core visual information.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a 10-core, 10-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 192 KB of L1 cache per core suggest a design focused on single-threaded performance and efficient multi-core scaling. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891 and a single-core score of 3655, which place it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is critical at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 266 FPS, which is far beyond what the RTX 4060 would need to be the bottleneck. This indicates that the CPU is driving the simulation logic, and its high single-thread performance (evidenced by the Cinebench R20 single-core score of 891) is what allows these frame rates. The 10 cores and 10 threads are not heavily utilized in this game, as simulation games often rely on a single or few threads for the core simulation loop.

The CPU's nearestRivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core i9-12900T, have similar average benchmark scores (36945 and 37112, respectively), which suggests that the Core Ultra 5 225 is in a competitive position. However, the combo ranking of 1577 out of 3002 indicates that the CPU's performance is not fully realized in this game. This could be due to the game's engine not being optimized for the Arrow Lake architecture, or the RTX 4060 being a weaker link than the CPU.

The CPU's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, are present but not relevant for gaming when a discrete GPU is installed. The 65 W TDP and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth are modest, but the CPU's ability to boost to 4.90 GHz is likely the key factor in this game's performance. The data suggests that in Pc Building Simulator, the CPU is the star at 1080p, but its influence diminishes as resolution increases and the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 provides the highest frame rates, with an average of 133 FPS at High settings and 266 FPS at Low. 2560x1440 is also excellent, with 119 FPS at Medium, while 3840x2160 is playable but limited to 62 FPS at Medium.

Q: Does the Ultra preset offer a significant performance cost?

A: No. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal: only 6 FPS at 1080p, 4 FPS at 1440p, and 2 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the Ultra preset is not worth the frame rate loss.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the bottleneck in this system?

A: At 1080p, no, as the CPU is clearly the limiting factor given the extremely high frame rates. At 4K, yes, as the GPU's performance drops to 44 FPS at High, indicating it is now the primary constraint.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1577 out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the median. This is lower than the CPU's individual percentile of 85, suggesting the pairing is not ideal for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium is 101, which indicates smooth gameplay with no significant frame drops.

Q: Is the CPU's multi-core performance important for this game?

A: The data suggests not. The CPU has a strong Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25891, but the game's performance at 1080p relies more on single-thread speed, as evidenced by the high frame rates that a mid-range GPU can handle.