Pc Building Simulator

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B370 shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 113 FPS average, which drops to 71 FPS at 1440p and further to 37 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% reduction from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the graphics subsystem becomes progressively more strained at higher pixel counts.

The scaling behavior becomes more revealing when examining the Medium settings row, which includes both minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 80 FPS with a range of 68 to 92 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium, the average drops to 50 FPS with a range of 43 to 58 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 26 FPS with a range of 22 to 30 FPS. The proportional relationship between these values suggests that the Arc B370's performance scales almost linearly with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU that is operating near its architectural limits rather than being constrained by CPU throughput.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (113 FPS) and Ultra (54 FPS) is 59 FPS, representing a 52% drop. At 1440p, the same comparison shows Low at 71 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS, a 52% reduction. At 4K, Low delivers 37 FPS while Ultra drops to 18 FPS, again a 51% reduction. The consistency of this percentage drop across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the limiting component throughout the entire resolution range, with no evidence of CPU bottlenecking emerging at lower resolutions.

The 4K High setting at 19 FPS and 4K Ultra at 18 FPS show that the highest resolution presets are effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that the Arc B370's 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1280 shading units are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in this simulation title, even at Low settings where the game still only manages 37 FPS. The resolution scaling pattern points to a GPU-bound scenario across all tested configurations, with the CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads providing ample headroom that never becomes the limiting factor.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1080p is the only resolution where the combo achieves consistently playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average is 113 FPS, Medium delivers 80 FPS, and even High maintains 56 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops the High preset to 36 FPS, and 4K High falls to 19 FPS, making 1080p the clear choice for playable performance.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its closest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% lower). These are very tight margins, placing the Arc B370 in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its nearest competitors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores 46030, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% higher), while the AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 (0.2% lower) and the AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45960 (0.2% lower).

Q: Does the game show CPU or GPU bottlenecking at 1080p?

A: The data suggests GPU bottlenecking even at 1080p. The 59 FPS difference between Low (113 FPS) and Ultra (54 FPS) at 1080p indicates that the graphics workload is the primary constraint. If the CPU were limiting, the gap between settings would be much smaller. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 14 cores provide substantial compute resources that are not fully utilized by this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS behavior at different settings?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS only for the Medium settings across all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 68 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it drops to 43 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it falls to 22 FPS. These minimums are 85%, 86%, and 85% of their respective averages, showing consistent frame pacing without severe stuttering.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2761 out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This low ranking is consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs, while the CPU's 89th percentile ranking does little to boost the overall combo position due to the GPU-bound nature of this title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process node. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling with resolution changes. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085 indicate strong compute capability, but the game's simulation workloads do not appear to stress the processor to its limits. The PassMark multi-thread score of 37816 and single-thread score of 4516 further confirm the CPU's capability, yet the measured FPS values show GPU-bound behavior across all resolutions.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it well above average, but this advantage does not translate into superior gaming performance in this title. The nearest rival comparisons show the Core Ultra 5 235 performing within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Intel Core i9-13900HX, AMD EPYC 4364P, and AMD EPYC 7303. These tight margins suggest that any of these processors would deliver nearly identical results in Pc Building Simulator, reinforcing the conclusion that the GPU is the performance bottleneck.

The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyperthreading, provide sufficient parallel processing for the simulation's background calculations. The PassMark data compression score of 390711 and encryption score of 29293 demonstrate strong throughput in CPU-intensive tasks, which may benefit the simulation aspects of the game. However, the measured FPS data shows that even with this CPU headroom, the Arc B370 cannot maintain high frame rates at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings achieve 113 FPS average, Medium reaches 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS, High produces 56 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The 59 FPS gap between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU's 1280 shading units and 40 texture mapping units are the limiting factor, as reducing graphics load yields substantial gains.

At 1440p, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 71 FPS, Medium averages 50 FPS with a range of 43 to 58 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p represents a 37% reduction in average FPS across settings, which aligns with the 1.78x increase in pixel count. This near-linear scaling confirms that the GPU is fully utilized at both resolutions.

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 37 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS with a range of 22 to 30 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The 4K resolution requires 4x the pixels of 1080p, and the performance drops accordingly. The Arc B370's 20 ROPs and 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are clearly insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

The Medium settings rows provide the only complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p, the 68-92 FPS range shows acceptable frame pacing. At 1440p, the 43-58 FPS range maintains similar consistency. At 4K, the 22-30 FPS range reveals that even the minimum FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The consistency of the min/max spread, approximately 85% of average, suggests stable performance without major stuttering events.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, featuring 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores. It operates at a base clock of 300 MHz with a boost clock of 2400 MHz, delivering 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 12.29 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. The GPU uses system shared memory, with bandwidth described as system dependent.

The GPU's benchmark performance places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. The nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier GPUs: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% higher), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% higher), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% higher), and AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% lower). This positioning explains the measured FPS results, as the Arc B370 is fundamentally limited in its rendering capabilities.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's 25 W TDP and integrated nature mean it shares thermal and power resources with the CPU. The 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is modest by modern standards, and the 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes a bottleneck at 4K resolution. The texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s provides adequate performance for 1080p but falls short at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 3 nm Intel process node and Xe3-LPG architecture represent current-generation technology, but the implementation as an integrated graphics processor limits its performance. The 1280 shading units, while efficient per clock, cannot match discrete GPUs with thousands of cores. The measured FPS data confirms that the Arc B370 is the primary constraint on system performance in this game.

Settings Recommendations

For the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Arc B370 combination in Pc Building Simulator, the measured data supports 1080p as the target resolution for acceptable performance. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS, providing a smooth experience with headroom for occasional frame drops. This represents the best balance of visual quality and performance among the measured settings.

The 1080p High preset at 56 FPS is also viable for players who prefer better visual fidelity, though the 24 FPS drop from Medium is noticeable. The 1080p Ultra preset at 54 FPS offers no meaningful improvement over High, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not worth the performance cost. The 1080p Low preset at 113 FPS provides maximum smoothness but sacrifices visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 50 FPS is borderline playable, but the 43 FPS minimum may cause noticeable hitches in demanding scenes. The 1440p Low preset at 71 FPS is the only 1440p option that provides comfortable margins above 60 FPS. The 1440p High and Ultra presets at 36 FPS and 34 FPS respectively are too low for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, none of the measured settings provide playable performance. The best 4K result is Low at 37 FPS, with Medium at 26 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS. These values are all below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered the minimum for playability, making 4K unsuitable for this combo.

The data indicates that the 1080p Medium preset offers the optimal experience, delivering 80 FPS average with a tight 68-92 FPS range. This configuration provides smooth gameplay while maintaining reasonable visual quality. Players prioritizing frame rate over visuals can use the 1080p Low preset for 113 FPS, while those wanting better graphics should stay at 1080p High with 56 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the Intel Arc B370 ranks 2761 out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations. This ranking is primarily driven by the GPU's performance, as the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs with its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184.

The CPU component of this combo performs significantly better, with the Core Ultra 5 235 ranking in the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 46062. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030, 0.1% lower), Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098, 0.1% higher), AMD EPYC 4364P (45970, 0.2% lower), and AMD EPYC 7303 (45960, 0.2% lower). These margins are negligible, indicating that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking.

The combination of a high-performing CPU with a low-performing GPU creates an imbalanced system where the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The measured FPS data confirms this, with the combo struggling to maintain playable frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The 1080p results, while more acceptable, still show the GPU limiting performance at 56 FPS on High settings.

The combo's rank of 2761 out of 3002 reflects the fundamental mismatch between the CPU's capability and the GPU's limitations. While the Core Ultra 5 235 provides ample processing power for simulation workloads, the Arc B370's integrated graphics cannot translate that CPU performance into competitive gaming frame rates. This ranking serves as a cautionary data point for configurations that pair high-end CPUs with entry-level graphics solutions.