Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator with Intel Core Ultra 5 225 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a formidable Pc Building Simulator experience, ranking 145th out of 3,723 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 4% of all configurations, with benchmark data showing exceptional performance across all resolution tiers. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at 4K, but transitions to a more balanced CPU-GPU partnership as resolution drops, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance becoming increasingly relevant at 1080p. The measured FPS figures demonstrate that this combination can handle even Ultra settings at 4K with playable frame rates, while at lower resolutions, the frame rates soar well beyond what most displays can even show.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling pattern in Pc Building Simulator reveals a system with substantial headroom at lower resolutions, but one that begins to show its limits at 4K Ultra. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 232 at Ultra settings to 444 at Low settings, with Medium delivering 345 FPS and High producing 244 FPS. Moving to 1440p, these figures drop to 146 FPS at Ultra, 218 FPS at Medium, 307 FPS at Low, and 154 FPS at High. At 4K, the averages fall to 77 FPS at Ultra, 114 FPS at Medium, 161 FPS at Low, and 80 FPS at High.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about the limiting component. At Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 232 FPS at 1080p to 146 FPS at 1440p, a 37% reduction, and then to 77 FPS at 4K, a further 47% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, particularly at Ultra settings where the pixel-pushing demands tax the RTX 5080's capabilities. The 4K Ultra result of 77 FPS, while playable, demonstrates that even a high-end GPU like the RTX 5080 has limits when combined with maximum settings at the highest resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern is even more pronounced, with 1080p delivering 444 FPS, 1440p delivering 307 FPS, and 4K delivering 161 FPS. The massive drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings—a 47% reduction—strongly suggests that the GPU is still the limiting factor even when settings are minimized. However, the fact that 1080p Low produces 444 FPS, nearly triple the 4K Low result, indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to reach extremely high rates at lower resolutions, but the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the ceiling as pixel count increases.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete FPS range measurements, with 4K showing a range of 97 to 131 FPS, 1440p showing 185 to 250 FPS, and 1080p showing 293 to 397 FPS. These ranges demonstrate consistent, stable performance without dramatic frame-time spikes, suggesting that the combination of the Ultra 5 225 and RTX 5080 maintains smooth gameplay across all tested configurations. The fact that even the minimum FPS at 4K Medium (97 FPS) remains well above 60 FPS indicates that this system never drops into unplayable territory, even under demanding conditions.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 brings a 10-core, 10-thread configuration based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with base and boost clocks of 3.30 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively. This processor sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 36,938. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with a nearly identical average score of 36,945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37,112 (-0.5% delta). These tight margins indicate that the Ultra 5 225 is positioned squarely in a competitive performance tier, with no single rival offering a significant advantage.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the 1080p Low result of 444 FPS. This extremely high frame rate suggests that the game's simulation logic, which tracks individual components and their interactions, is well-served by the CPU's strong single-thread performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,655 points and PassMark single-thread score of 4,412 points both demonstrate capable single-thread execution, which is crucial for simulation games that often rely on a single main thread for game logic. The multi-threaded performance, measured at 25,891 points in Cinebench R23 and 30,459 in PassMark multithread, provides ample headroom for background tasks and any multi-threaded aspects of the simulation.

The fact that the 1080p Low result (444 FPS) is nearly triple the 4K Low result (161 FPS) suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the primary driver of performance, while at higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache likely help with the game's component-tracking systems, allowing for rapid access to frequently used simulation data. The DDR5 memory support with a dual-channel configuration providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth further supports the CPU's ability to handle the game's data requirements without introducing memory-related stalls.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB203 chip, is the dominant component in this pairing for Pc Building Simulator at higher resolutions. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU provides 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which proves crucial for handling the 4K resolutions where frame rates drop most significantly. The GPU's boost clock of 2,617 MHz, combined with 10,752 shading units and 112 ROPs, delivers the pixel throughput necessary to push the high resolution frames, though the data shows that even this powerful GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra.

The RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 56,083. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (0.6% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (2.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE at 57,367 (-2.2% delta). These rivals are all within a narrow performance band, but the RTX 5080's GDDR7 memory and higher bandwidth likely contribute to its specific strengths in this simulation game, where texture loading and memory access patterns can vary significantly based on the components being rendered.

The GPU's role is most clearly demonstrated by the 4K Ultra result of 77 FPS, which is the lowest average FPS across all tested configurations. At 4K, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM capacity becomes relevant, as the simulation renders detailed component models and system layouts at high resolution. The 4K Medium result of 114 FPS, with a range of 97 to 131 FPS, shows that the GPU can handle moderate settings at 4K with comfortable margins above 60 FPS, while 4K High at 80 FPS and 4K Ultra at 77 FPS both remain playable but with less headroom. The PassMark G3D score of 36,565 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 provide additional context for the GPU's overall capabilities, though the in-game results are the most relevant indicator for this specific title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a rank of 145 out of 3,723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the configuration in the top 3.9% of all systems tested, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of alternative pairings. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this combo, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance for simulation logic pairs well with the GPU's high-throughput capabilities for rendering.

When considering the individual component rankings, the CPU sits in the 85th percentile while the GPU sits in the 87th percentile, suggesting that both components are performing at a similar high level. The combo rank of 145 out of 3,723, which is better than both individual percentile rankings would suggest, indicates that these two components work particularly well together in this game. The system's ability to maintain 77 FPS at 4K Ultra, despite being one of the most demanding configurations, confirms the synergy between the CPU's simulation processing and the GPU's rendering power.

The rank also highlights that there are 144 other combinations that outperform this setup in Pc Building Simulator, but these likely involve even higher-end CPUs or GPUs that push the performance envelope further. The data shows that this combo delivers excellent performance without requiring the absolute top-tier components, making it a strong contender for users who want high frame rates across all resolution and settings combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p resolution, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 444 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. Medium settings yield 345 FPS with a range of 293 to 397 FPS, High settings produce 244 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 232 FPS. These results indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of providing frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of virtually all gaming monitors, even at the highest quality settings.

At 1440p resolution, the frame rates remain highly playable but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings average 307 FPS, Medium settings average 218 FPS with a range of 185 to 250 FPS, High settings average 154 FPS, and Ultra settings average 146 FPS. These figures demonstrate that 1440p gaming with this combo provides excellent performance, with even the Ultra setting maintaining an average above 144 FPS, which aligns well with high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

At 4K resolution, the system continues to deliver playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 161 FPS, Medium settings yield 114 FPS with a range of 97 to 131 FPS, High settings deliver 80 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 77 FPS. The 4K results show that the system can handle 4K gaming, though Ultra and High settings approach the lower bound of what is considered smooth gameplay. The Medium setting at 4K, with its minimum FPS of 97, provides the best balance for users seeking both visual quality and performance at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average FPS is 444, achieved at 1080p resolution with Low settings. This is the maximum measured frame rate across all tested configurations in the data.

Q: Can this system run Pc Building Simulator at 4K Ultra settings smoothly?

A: Yes, the system achieves an average of 77 FPS at 4K Ultra settings. While this is the lowest average across all tested settings, it remains above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36,938, placing it within 0.5% of all its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36,945 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093 (-0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112 (-0.5% delta).

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: This Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 145th out of 3,723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 4% of all tested systems.

Q: At which resolution does the system show the most significant performance drop?

A: The most significant drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, where the average FPS falls from 444 to 161, a 64% reduction. This indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 have, and is it sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the system maintains 77 FPS, indicating the VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at all tested settings and resolutions.