Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination delivers a robust performance profile in Pc Building Simulator, placing at rank 379 out of 3723 tested combos. The data reveals a system that excels at high refresh rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K performance remaining solidly playable. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across resolutions and settings, examining the role each component plays and what the numbers indicate about system bottlenecks.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 65W TDP. The processor features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache, alongside 192 KB of L1 cache per core. Memory support is DDR5 via a dual-channel bus, providing 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

In benchmark tests, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 and a single-core score of 2085. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 37816 and single-thread score of 4516 further illustrate its capabilities. The CPU holds an 89th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46062. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46030 (a 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (a -0.1% delta), showing the Ultra 5 235 is tightly clustered with other high-performing processors.

For Pc Building Simulator, a simulation genre title, the CPU's role is significant for game logic, part compatibility calculations, and system simulation tasks. The processor's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2085, is particularly relevant since simulation games often rely heavily on a single primary thread for core simulation loops. The 14 threads provide ample parallel headroom for background tasks and secondary simulation systems.

The measured FPS data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 431 FPS average, which is an extremely high frame rate that indicates the CPU can feed frames far beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 4K Low settings, the system maintains 142 FPS average, showing that the CPU's capability scales well with the GPU workload.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring the AD104 chip with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, 80 ROPs, 60 RT cores, and 240 tensor cores. It delivers 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and has a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. The card has a 285W TDP and requires a 600W suggested PSU, with a dual-slot design and a single 16-pin power connector.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 Ti achieves a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024 and a Passmark G3D score of 31624. It holds an 84th percentile ranking versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 45152 (a -0.8% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (a -1.3% delta), positioning it competitively within its performance class.

For Pc Building Simulator, the GPU handles rendering of the 3D workshop environment, component models, and the in-game PC assembly visualization. The 12 GB VRAM is ample for this title's texture and geometry demands, even at 4K resolution. The GPU's strong rasterization performance, reflected in its Passmark scores, contributes directly to the high frame rates observed across all measured settings.

The data indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions and quality settings. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 68 FPS average, while at 1080p Ultra it maintains 205 FPS average. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions, where the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering workload increases substantially.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals clear scaling patterns that identify the bottleneck at each setting level. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 215 at 1080p to 136 at 1440p and finally to 71 at 4K. This represents a 36.7% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 47.8% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The consistent proportional drops indicate GPU-limited performance, as the rendering resolution directly impacts the GPU's workload.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The average FPS at 1080p is 431, dropping to 272 at 1440p (a 36.9% decrease) and then to 142 at 4K (a 47.8% decrease from 1440p). The absolute numbers at Low settings are remarkably high, suggesting that the CPU can sustain very high frame rates when the GPU has less work to do. The fact that 4K Low still achieves 142 FPS average indicates the GPU handles reduced-quality rendering efficiently.

Medium settings show a similar pattern, with 305 FPS at 1080p, 193 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset also provides min/max FPS data: at 1080p, the range is 259-351 FPS; at 1440p, it spans 164-222 FPS; and at 4K, it ranges from 86-116 FPS. These ranges show consistent frame delivery without significant stuttering, suggesting stable performance across all resolutions.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates, with 205 FPS at 1080p, 130 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure of 68 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but it represents a significant drop from the 1080p result. The resolution scaling at Ultra settings indicates the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K, with the frame rate nearly halving from 1440p to 4K.

The overall scaling pattern strongly suggests the GPU is the primary limiting component at 1440p and 4K resolutions, while the CPU has sufficient headroom at 1080p to allow extremely high frame rates. The proportional FPS decreases with increasing resolution are characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where the rendering workload scales directly with pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 379 out of 3723 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the top 10.2% of all tested systems, indicating strong overall performance for this simulation title.

The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking and the GPU's 84th percentile ranking suggest both components are well above average, and their combination produces a system that ranks higher than either component's individual percentile might suggest. This indicates effective pairing without significant bottlenecking in either direction.

The combo's position at rank 379 means it outperforms approximately 3344 other tested combinations. This places it in the upper echelon of systems tested, particularly for a simulation game that may not require the absolute highest-end hardware. The rank demonstrates that this mid-to-high-end configuration provides excellent performance headroom for Pc Building Simulator's requirements.

When considering the nearest rival components, the CPU's average score of 46062 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098 (-0.1% difference). Similarly, the GPU's average score of 44795 is close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 45152 (-0.8% difference). These small deltas suggest that alternative component pairings would likely produce similar combo rankings, though the specific Intel/NVIDIA combination tested here achieves this particular rank.

The rank of 379 out of 3723 also contextualizes the measured FPS data. A system in this percentile should deliver consistently high frame rates, which the data confirms across most resolution and settings combinations. The only configurations that drop below 100 FPS average are 4K Medium (101 FPS) and 4K Ultra (68 FPS), which are still playable but represent the most demanding scenarios.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, all settings presets deliver excellent performance, with even Ultra settings achieving 205 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p provides 305 FPS average with a range of 259-351 FPS, offering a balance between visual quality and performance that exceeds any standard display refresh rate.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 136 FPS average, which is well above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p still achieves 130 FPS average, making it a viable option for users prioritizing visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1440p provides 193 FPS average, offering substantial headroom for competitive play or future game updates.

For 4K resolution, the High preset achieves 71 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 101 FPS average with a range of 86-116 FPS, making it the best choice for users who want both high resolution and high frame rates. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 68 FPS average, which remains playable but offers diminishing returns compared to the Medium preset's performance.

The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best overall experience across all resolutions, as it consistently delivers high frame rates while maintaining reasonable visual quality. At 1080p Medium, the 305 FPS average with a 259-351 FPS range ensures smooth gameplay even during intense simulation sequences. At 1440p Medium, the 193 FPS average provides excellent responsiveness, and at 4K Medium, the 101 FPS average with an 86-116 FPS range keeps the experience fluid.

For users with high-refresh-rate displays at 1080p or 1440p, the Ultra preset is also viable, as it maintains 205 FPS at 1080p and 130 FPS at 1440p. However, for 4K users, the Medium preset is recommended over Ultra, as it provides a 33 FPS improvement (101 vs 68 FPS average) while the visual difference between Medium and Ultra in a simulation game may be less pronounced than in action-oriented titles.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 431 FPS average, representing the maximum frame rate measured in this dataset. The Medium preset delivers 305 FPS average with a minimum of 259 FPS and a maximum of 351 FPS. The High preset reaches 215 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 205 FPS average. All 1080p configurations exceed 200 FPS, indicating the system is capable of driving even the highest refresh rate displays without issue.

Moving to 2560x1440 resolution, performance remains strong but shows expected reductions. The Low preset achieves 272 FPS average, a 36.9% decrease from 1080p. The Medium preset delivers 193 FPS average with a range of 164-222 FPS, representing a 36.7% decrease from 1080p Medium. The High preset reaches 136 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 130 FPS average. All 1440p configurations maintain frame rates above 130 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on standard 144Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the system continues to deliver playable performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 142 FPS average, which is notably high for 4K resolution. The Medium preset delivers 101 FPS average with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 116 FPS. The High preset reaches 71 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 68 FPS average. The 4K results show a clear performance hierarchy, with Low providing more than double the frame rate of Ultra.

The Medium preset is the only configuration with complete min/max FPS data across all resolutions, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the 259-351 FPS range spans 92 FPS, representing a 30.2% spread. At 1440p, the 164-222 FPS range spans 58 FPS, a 30.1% spread. At 4K, the 86-116 FPS range spans 30 FPS, a 29.7% spread. The consistent percentage spread across resolutions indicates stable frame delivery regardless of resolution.

Comparing settings within each resolution, the performance deltas reveal the impact of quality presets. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS by 29.2%, from Medium to High by 29.5%, and from High to Ultra by 4.7%. At 1440p, the decreases are 29.0% from Low to Medium, 29.5% from Medium to High, and 4.4% from High to Ultra. At 4K, the decreases are 28.9% from Low to Medium, 29.7% from Medium to High, and 4.2% from High to Ultra. The consistent scaling patterns indicate well-optimized settings presets.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 provides the best balance of performance and visual quality, with the High preset achieving 136 FPS average and the Ultra preset reaching 130 FPS average. This resolution maintains high frame rates while offering significantly more detail than 1080p.

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

A: Yes, the system achieves playable frame rates at 4K across all settings. The Medium preset delivers 101 FPS average with a range of 86-116 FPS, while the High preset reaches 71 FPS average. Even the Ultra preset maintains 68 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when increasing resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 431 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 142 FPS, indicating the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering workload scales directly with pixel count.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098). The differences are minimal, indicating comparable performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 431 FPS average while the Ultra preset achieves 205 FPS average, representing a 52.4% decrease in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra settings.

Q: Is the Medium preset a good choice for this game?

A: The Medium preset provides excellent performance across all resolutions, with 305 FPS at 1080p, 193 FPS at 1440p, and 101 FPS at 4K. It is the only preset with complete min/max data showing stable frame delivery, making it a reliable choice for consistent gameplay.