Pc Building Simulator

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator reveals a fascinating scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves 454 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 358 FPS, a reduction of roughly 21%. The jump to 4K Low further reduces performance to 187 FPS, which is about 48% lower than the 1440p figure and 59% lower than the 1080p result.

This scaling behavior changes dramatically when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the system produces 284 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 179 FPS—a 37% decrease. At 4K High, the average dips to 94 FPS, representing a 47% drop from 1440p and a 67% drop from 1080p. The Medium settings tell a similar story: 400 FPS at 1080p, 254 FPS at 1440p, and 133 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows 270 FPS at 1080p, 171 FPS at 1440p, and 89 FPS at 4K.

The pattern here suggests that the RTX 5090 D's immense 32 GB GDDR7 memory buffer and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are not the limiting factors at lower resolutions. The 1080p to 1440p scaling on Low settings (454 to 358 FPS) indicates a relatively modest performance hit, suggesting the CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads are keeping pace with the GPU's output. However, the 1440p to 4K transition on Low settings (358 to 187 FPS) shows a much steeper decline, which points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count quadruples.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (454 FPS) and Ultra (270 FPS) is 184 FPS. At 4K, that spread compresses to 98 FPS (187 FPS Low versus 89 FPS Ultra). This compression indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering workload dominates, making the settings-based differences less impactful relative to the raw pixel throughput demands.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 454, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo's performance at 4K Ultra compare to its 1080p Ultra result?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 89, while at 1080p Ultra it reaches 270. This represents a 67% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Q: Is there a significant FPS difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 254, while at 1440p High it drops to 179. The Medium setting also shows a minimum FPS of 216 and maximum of 292, providing a stable range for gameplay.

Q: What percentile does the RTX 5090 D rank among all GPUs?

A: The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77712.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare to its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 46062, placing it in the 89th percentile. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, scores 46030 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098 (0.1% higher).

Q: Which resolution and settings combination yields the highest minimum FPS recorded?

A: The 1920x1080 Medium setting records a minimum FPS of 340, which is the highest minimum among all measured configurations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the gameplay experience in Pc Building Simulator. At 4K resolution, the Medium preset delivers the most balanced performance profile. The average FPS of 133 with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 153 ensures consistent frame delivery without the steep drop seen at Ultra settings (89 FPS average). The High preset at 4K (94 FPS) sits close to the Ultra figure, suggesting that the visual fidelity gains from Ultra over High may not justify the performance cost.

For 1440p displays, the Medium setting shines with 254 FPS average and a tight range of 216 to 292 FPS. This provides ample headroom above typical high-refresh-rate monitors while maintaining a smooth experience. The High preset at 179 FPS still offers excellent fluidity, but the Medium setting's higher minimum FPS (216 versus no recorded minimum for High) makes it the safer choice for competitive play.

At 1080p, the system is so powerful that even Ultra settings produce 270 FPS average. However, the Medium preset's 400 FPS average with a minimum of 340 FPS makes it the optimal choice for maximum smoothness, especially on 360 Hz or higher refresh rate displays. The Low setting's 454 FPS is technically the fastest, but the visual compromise may not be worthwhile given the Ultra setting already exceeds 270 FPS.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best overall experience across all three resolutions, as it consistently maintains a high average FPS while offering a recorded minimum FPS that ensures no noticeable stuttering.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, this pairing of Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves the 13th position. This places it in the top 0.4% of all tested configurations, an elite standing that reflects the hardware's capability in this simulation title. The rank demonstrates that while the combo is not the absolute fastest measured, it outperforms the overwhelming majority of alternatives.

The ranking is particularly noteworthy given the CPU's position relative to its rivals. The Core Ultra 5 235 sits just 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 0.1% below the Intel Core i9-13900HX in average benchmark scores. This near-parity in CPU performance suggests that the GPU, with its 92nd percentile standing, is the primary driver of the combo's high rank. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability provide substantial headroom for the simulation's rendering demands.

The 13th rank out of 3002 combos implies that only 12 other configurations deliver higher frame rates in Pc Building Simulator. Given the GPU's benchmark scores—particularly the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14326 and Passmark G3D score of 44065—the combo's strong showing aligns with expectations. The data indicates that this pairing is well-suited for the game, with the CPU's 14 cores providing sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to the Pc Building Simulator workload. This configuration—notably lacking hyperthreading—relies on its Arrow Lake architecture and 3 nm TSMC process to deliver performance. The base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide a wide operating range, allowing the CPU to scale its output based on demand. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache help keep frequently accessed data close to the processing units.

Benchmark results for the CPU show a mixed profile that illuminates its gaming behavior. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14769 and single-core score of 2085 indicate solid all-around performance. The Passmark single-thread score of 4516 is particularly relevant for gaming, as many simulation titles rely heavily on single-threaded performance for game logic and physics calculations. The Passmark physics score of 2570 suggests the CPU handles physics computations reasonably well, though it may not be the primary strength.

The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above most processors, yet its average benchmark score of 46062 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals—all within 0.2% delta. This tight clustering suggests that the Core Ultra 5 235 is not an outlier in CPU performance but rather a solid mid-to-high-tier option. In Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's role appears to be supportive rather than dominant, as evidenced by the FPS scaling patterns. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 454 FPS, which likely approaches the CPU's output limit for this game's frame generation. The 14 threads handle the simulation's logic without becoming the primary constraint until frame rates exceed 400 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 resolution, the measured results show a clear hierarchy across settings. Low delivers 187 FPS average, Medium produces 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 153, High achieves 94 FPS, and Ultra drops to 89 FPS. The Medium setting's recorded range indicates relatively stable performance, while the absence of min/max data for other 4K settings limits deeper analysis.

For 2560x1440 resolution, the performance scales upward significantly. Low reaches 358 FPS, Medium shows 254 FPS (min 216, max 292), High achieves 179 FPS, and Ultra produces 171 FPS. The Medium setting again provides the most complete data with its min/max range, suggesting consistent frame delivery.

At 1920x1080 resolution, the system demonstrates its peak performance. Low hits 454 FPS, Medium shows 400 FPS (min 340, max 460), High reaches 284 FPS, and Ultra achieves 270 FPS. The Medium setting's maximum of 460 FPS nearly matches the Low setting's average, indicating that the performance ceiling is close at this resolution.

The complete dataset reveals that the combo maintains playable frame rates at all tested configurations. Even the most demanding 4K Ultra setting produces 89 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The 1080p results show the system's capability to drive high-refresh-rate displays, with every setting except perhaps the lowest exceeding 270 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D serves as the primary rendering engine in this combo, and its specifications align with the observed performance. The GPU's 32 GB GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, ensuring that texture streaming and frame buffer operations never starve for data. The 21760 shading units and 680 TMUs deliver substantial pixel and texture throughput, with the 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate clearly visible in the high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The GPU's clock behavior—2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost—allows dynamic scaling under load. The 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 compute capability provides ample arithmetic throughput for the simulation's rendering calculations, while the 680 tensor cores and 170 RT cores enable advanced features if the game supports them. The Passmark G3D score of 44065 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376915 confirm the GPU's strong standing, with the 92nd percentile ranking placing it among the top GPUs tested.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. The performance drop from 1080p Low (454 FPS) to 4K Low (187 FPS) represents a 59% reduction, which closely tracks the pixel count increase from 2.07 million to 8.29 million pixels (a 4x multiplier). This near-linear scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, whereas the CPU's influence is more visible at 1080p where frame rates exceed 400 FPS.

The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 77712 sit slightly above its nearest rivals in the benchmark database. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76904 (1.1% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.6% higher). This positioning suggests the RTX 5090 D is competitive but not dominant in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured game performance shows it excels in this particular simulation title.