Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator pairs the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, producing a combination that ranks 69th out of 3002 tested combos in this title. The data shows a simulation game that is heavily GPU-bound at lower settings, while the 24 GB frame buffer and high memory bandwidth of the RTX 4090 keep performance exceptionally high across all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 69th out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.3% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

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 0.2% higher than both the AMD EPYC 4364P (45970) and AMD EPYC 7303 (45960). It sits just 0.1% below the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098).

Q: What is the best measured average FPS in the dataset?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 454, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 368 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: Which settings preset at 4K delivers the highest minimum FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, the Medium settings preset provides the only measured minimum FPS value, recorded at 103 FPS. This is the only 4K preset with a reported min FPS in the data.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, which is essentially tied with the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60326 (0% delta). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 2.5%, which scores 61896.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, indicating both components are in the upper tier of their respective categories.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this configuration for Pc Building Simulator. The data shows this GPU carries 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. For a simulation game that manages numerous system components and their visual representations, this memory capacity is substantial, though the benchmark results suggest the game does not push the GPU to its limits at lower resolutions.

The GPU's clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with 16384 shading units and 512 TMUs, produce a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s and an FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS. In Pc Building Simulator, this raw compute power translates to frame rates that exceed 450 FPS at 1080p Low settings, indicating the game is not heavily utilizing the GPU's full capabilities at that resolution.

The GPU's role becomes more apparent at 4K resolution. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 82 at Ultra settings, which is still high but shows the GPU is working harder. The RTX 4090's 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this simulation title, which does not appear to rely heavily on ray tracing or DLSS features based on the measured FPS scaling. The GPU's 176 ROPs and pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s help maintain high fill rates, which is relevant for rendering the detailed UI and component models in the game.

The GPU's performance percentile of 88 places it near the top of all tested GPUs, though its nearest rivals include workstation-class cards like the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which scores 2.5% higher. This suggests the RTX 4090's gaming-oriented design is well-suited for Pc Building Simulator, but the game's performance ceiling is not solely determined by the GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions, indicating where the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 454 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 328 FPS, a reduction of 126 FPS (27.8%). At 4K Low, the average is 171 FPS, which is 283 FPS lower than 1080p (62.3% drop).

This scaling pattern shows that at 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has headroom to render far more frames than the processor can feed. The 14-core, 14-thread Intel Core Ultra 5 235 with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides strong single-thread performance (2085 in Cinebench R23 single-core), but the game's simulation logic and physics calculations create a CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound behavior at 4K. At 1080p, the difference between Low (454 FPS) and Ultra (247 FPS) is 207 FPS. At 1440p, this gap is 172 FPS (328 vs 156). At 4K, the gap narrows to 89 FPS (171 vs 82). This pattern confirms that 4K Ultra is where the RTX 4090's capabilities are most challenged, while 1080p Low is CPU-limited.

The medium settings preset shows interesting scaling: at 1080p it averages 368 FPS, at 1440p 232 FPS, and at 4K 121 FPS. The percentage drops from 1080p to 4K for Medium are 67.1%, which is less severe than Low (62.3%) but more severe than High (66.9%). This suggests that Medium settings provide a balanced load between CPU and GPU, with neither component being fully saturated at any resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the dataset shows the following average FPS values across settings presets:

• Low: 454 FPS
• Medium: 368 FPS (min 313, max 423)
• High: 260 FPS
• Ultra: 247 FPS

The 1080p results demonstrate that this combo can easily drive high-refresh-rate displays. Even at Ultra settings, the average FPS of 247 exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. The Medium preset's min FPS of 313 indicates that even in demanding scenes, frame rates remain exceptionally high.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are:

• Low: 328 FPS
• Medium: 232 FPS (min 197, max 267)
• High: 164 FPS
• Ultra: 156 FPS

The 1440p results show a significant drop from 1080p but remain above 150 FPS for all presets. The Ultra preset's 156 FPS average is still suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Medium preset shows a min FPS of 197, which is higher than the Ultra average, indicating that medium settings provide a more consistent frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the data shows:

• Low: 171 FPS
• Medium: 121 FPS (min 103, max 140)
• High: 86 FPS
• Ultra: 82 FPS

The 4K results reveal the RTX 4090's limits in this game. While Low settings still achieve 171 FPS, the Ultra preset drops to 82 FPS. The gap between High (86 FPS) and Ultra (82 FPS) is minimal, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features have diminishing returns at this resolution. The Medium preset's min FPS of 103 is the only recorded minimum at 4K, indicating it provides the most stable frame delivery among the 4K options.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 69 out of 3002 tested configurations places it in the 97.7th percentile of all combos tested for Pc Building Simulator. This is a strong showing, though not the top-tier result one might expect from an RTX 4090 paired with a current-generation CPU. The data suggests that higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful CPUs or configurations that better balance the CPU-GPU load.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235's CPU percentile of 89 and the RTX 4090's GPU percentile of 88 are closely matched, indicating a well-balanced pairing. However, the CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (0.1% higher score) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (0.1% higher), while the GPU's closest competitor is the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% difference). This suggests that alternative CPU choices within a similar performance bracket could yield slightly different results.

The rank of 69 out of 3002 is notable because it places this combo in the upper echelon of tested systems. For a simulation game that is not typically considered a graphics benchmark, achieving this rank requires both strong single-threaded CPU performance and high GPU throughput. The data indicates that the combo's performance is consistent with its component-level benchmark scores, with no unusual bottlenecks or unexpected throttling.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the most balanced experience across all resolutions. At 1080p, it delivers 368 FPS with a min FPS of 313, providing a comfortable margin above typical high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, the Medium preset averages 232 FPS with a min of 197, which is still well above 144 Hz. At 4K, it averages 121 FPS with a min of 103, making it the only 4K preset with a recorded min FPS above 100.

The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visual fidelity over maximum frame rates. It achieves 260 FPS at 1080p, 164 FPS at 1440p, and 86 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is borderline for 60 Hz displays but may dip below that threshold in demanding scenes, as no min FPS is recorded for this preset.

The Ultra preset shows marginal gains over High, with only 13 FPS difference at 1080p (247 vs 260), 8 FPS at 1440p (156 vs 164), and 4 FPS at 4K (82 vs 86). Given these small differences, the Ultra preset's additional graphical demands do not justify the frame rate cost in most scenarios. The Low preset, while achieving 454 FPS at 1080p and 171 FPS at 4K, sacrifices too much visual quality for a simulation game that is often viewed up close.

For the best experience, Medium is recommended as it provides the most consistent frame delivery across all resolutions, with the only recorded min FPS values in the dataset. Users with 144 Hz monitors can confidently use Medium at 1440p, while 4K users should stick to Medium to ensure frame rates remain above 100 FPS.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 plays a critical role in Pc Building Simulator's performance, particularly at lower resolutions. This 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU's single-thread performance is measured at 2085 in Cinebench R23, while its multi-thread score reaches 14769.

The game's simulation nature means CPU performance directly impacts how many system components can be simulated simultaneously. The CPU's L3 cache of 24 MB shared and L2 cache of 3 MB per core help maintain fast access to frequently used data. The 17,800 million transistors on a 3 nm process node (TSMC) provide the computational headroom needed for complex system simulations.

At 1080p, the CPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The data shows 454 FPS at Low settings, which likely represents the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability in this game. The CPU's passmark single-thread score of 4516 and multithread score of 37816 indicate strong per-core performance, which is essential for games that rely on single-threaded simulation logic.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within 0.2% of its average score, suggesting that this processor is well-positioned among current-generation options. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core i9-13900HX are essentially performance equivalents, while the AMD EPYC 4364P and EPYC 7303 are server-class parts that happen to score similarly. For Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz is likely more important than its core count, as the game may not scale perfectly across all 14 threads.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 support helps feed the RTX 4090's 1.01 TB/s frame buffer bandwidth without creating a memory bottleneck. This is particularly relevant at 4K resolution, where the GPU requires large amounts of data to render high-resolution textures. The data indicates that this CPU-GPU pairing is well-balanced, with neither component significantly limiting the other in most scenarios.