Pc Building Simulator

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 570 shows a steep, predictable decline as resolution increases—but the shape of that decline is the real story. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 108 FPS average. Dropping to 1440p Low yields 68 FPS, a 37% reduction. Pushing further to 4K Low lands at 36 FPS, another 47% drop. This is a textbook GPU-bound scaling curve: the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution.

The evidence for GPU limitation is clearest in the High preset. At 1080p High, the system manages 54 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 34 FPS (a 37% loss). At 4K High, it collapses to 18 FPS (a 47% loss from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High presets—both hovering around 37% for the 1080p-to-1440p step and 47% for the 1440p-to-4K step—indicates that resolution scaling is overwhelming the GPU's fill rate and bandwidth, not exposing any CPU bottleneck.

The RX 570's 4 GB GDDR5 memory and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the hardware constraints that explain this behavior. At 4K, the pixel workload quadruples relative to 1080p, and the 256-bit bus simply cannot sustain the throughput needed for playable frame rates on High or Ultra presets. The data shows 4K High at 18 FPS and 4K Ultra at 17 FPS—both effectively unplayable. Even 4K Low at 36 FPS is marginal for a simulation game where menu navigation and UI rendering add overhead.

What about the CPU? The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake processor with a 5.10 GHz boost clock. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. This is not a processor that will bottleneck any modern game at these resolutions. The fact that FPS scales almost perfectly with pixel count—1080p to 1440p is a 1.78x pixel increase, and the FPS drops by roughly 1.6x—confirms the GPU is the sole performance limiter. The CPU has ample headroom; the RX 570 does not.

The practical takeaway: this combo is a 1080p machine. At 1440p, only Low settings approach playability (68 FPS), and 4K is a slide show regardless of preset. The scaling pattern shows no CPU-related anomalies—no frame rate plateaus that would indicate a processor ceiling. Every frame rate drop tracks directly with resolution increases, which is the signature of a GPU that has hit its memory bandwidth and shading unit limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system delivers consistently playable frame rates across all presets. The measured data shows 1080p Low at 108 FPS, 1080p Medium at 77 FPS, 1080p High at 54 FPS, and 1080p Ultra at 51 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (68 FPS) and Medium (48 FPS) approach playable levels, while 4K never exceeds 36 FPS even on Low.

Q: How does the RX 570's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 28874 (0.4% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996 (0.8% higher). The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421 (1.2% lower). The RX 570 is essentially performance-neutral against these peers, sitting within a 2% band of all four rivals.

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this game?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, scores 49196 (0.4% higher). The measured FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K shows smooth, consistent drops that track with pixel count, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck at every resolution and preset combination.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 1440p Medium produces an average of 48 FPS, with a minimum of 41 FPS and a maximum of 56 FPS. This is playable for a simulation game, though the minimum frame rate suggests occasional stutters during complex scenes. For comparison, 1440p Low averages 68 FPS, while 1440p High drops to 34 FPS and 1440p Ultra to 32 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2884 out of 3002 tested combinations in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the bottom 4% of all combos, reflecting the RX 570's age and 4 GB memory capacity. The CPU is not the issue—the GPU's end-of-life production status and Polaris architecture (GCN 4.0) limit its ability to handle this game's demands at higher resolutions.

Q: Should I use Low or Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The data supports Medium as the sweet spot. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 88 FPS. Low settings at 1080p achieve 108 FPS, which is smoother but the visual compromise is substantial. High settings drop to 54 FPS, and Ultra to 51 FPS—both playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the decisive component in this combo's performance profile. Its specifications tell the story: 4 GB GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost clock of 1244 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). These are modest figures by modern standards, and the measured FPS data reflects exactly what these specs can deliver.

The 4 GB VRAM capacity is the most critical limitation. Pc Building Simulator, despite its simulation genre, requires substantial texture memory at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU cannot hold enough texture data in its 4 GB frame buffer, forcing constant swapping that tanks frame rates. The measured 4K results—18 FPS on High, 25 FPS on Medium, 36 FPS on Low, and 17 FPS on Ultra—show that even Low settings cannot overcome the bandwidth and capacity deficit at this resolution.

Clocks are not the issue. The 1244 MHz boost clock is reasonable for the architecture, and the 5.095 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is adequate for 1080p gaming. The problem is memory bandwidth relative to resolution demands. At 1080p, the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Medium settings (77 FPS) and even High (54 FPS). At 1440p, the bandwidth becomes marginal, with High dropping to 34 FPS. At 4K, the bandwidth is simply overwhelmed—the 36 FPS on Low settings represents the absolute ceiling of what this GPU can physically output at that resolution.

The GPU's 150 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its performance class. It uses a single 6-pin power connector and requires a 450 W suggested PSU, which are modest requirements. The PCIe 3.0 x16 interface is older but not a bottleneck at these frame rates. The RX 570's production status is end-of-life, which explains its 74th percentile ranking and its position among rivals like the RX 6800M (0.4% higher score) and RX 470 (0.8% higher score).

The GPU's DirectX 12 (12_0) support and Vulkan 1.3 API compatibility are sufficient for Pc Building Simulator, which is not a graphically intensive title by modern standards. The bottleneck is purely memory-related. The 4 GB frame buffer and 256-bit bus were designed for 1080p gaming in 2017, and the measured data shows that is exactly where this GPU remains viable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2884 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This is a bottom-tier result—the combo sits in the bottom 4% of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations far more than the CPU's capabilities.

To contextualize the CPU side: the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49196, 0.4% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49228, 0.5% higher), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698, 0.6% lower), and Intel Core i5-14600K (48618, 0.8% lower). This is a top-tier processor that is not the cause of the low combo ranking.

The GPU tells a different story. The RX 570's average benchmark score is 28766, placing it in the 74th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 2% of its score, but that score is simply too low to support high-resolution gaming. The 4 GB memory capacity and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the structural limits that drag the combo ranking down.

The gap between the CPU's 90th percentile ranking and the GPU's 74th percentile ranking—combined with the combo's bottom-4% position—indicates a severe pairing imbalance. The CPU is capable of driving far more powerful GPUs, but the RX 570 cannot utilize the CPU's full potential. In Pc Building Simulator, the measured FPS data confirms this: at every resolution and preset, the GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU sits idle waiting for the GPU to catch up.

For context on what this means: the combo ranking of 2884 out of 3002 puts this configuration near the very bottom of the database. This is not a "middle-of-the-road" result; it is a result that signals the GPU is holding back a modern, high-end CPU. The CPU alone could rank in the top 10% of processors, but paired with this GPU, the system performs like a budget build from several generations ago.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on your resolution and tolerance for frame rate dips. At 1080p, Medium is the clear recommendation. The measured 77 FPS average with a 65 FPS minimum and 88 FPS maximum provides smooth gameplay for a simulation title, with enough headroom to avoid noticeable stutters during complex building operations. The jump from Low to Medium is worth the visual improvement, and the drop from 108 FPS to 77 FPS is acceptable.

If you prioritize frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 108 FPS is the maximum performance configuration. This is useful for competitive play or if you are sensitive to any frame drops. However, the visual compromise in a game like Pc Building Simulator—where you are examining small components and reading text—makes Low settings less desirable. The readability of UI elements and component details improves significantly at Medium.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to Low settings. The measured 68 FPS at 1440p Low is the only preset that maintains a comfortable frame rate at this resolution. Medium at 1440p drops to 48 FPS with a 41 FPS minimum, which is borderline for a game where you are constantly moving the camera and selecting items. High (34 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) are not recommended for 1440p.

At 4K, no settings are recommended. The best result is 36 FPS on Low, which is below the threshold for smooth simulation gameplay. Medium (25 FPS), High (18 FPS), and Ultra (17 FPS) are all unplayable. If you must run at 4K, Low is the only option, and even then, the experience will be suboptimal.

The overall best experience for this combo is 1080p Medium. This configuration delivers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 77 FPS and a minimum of 65 FPS that ensures consistent gameplay. The 1080p High preset (54 FPS) is a viable alternative if you want better visuals and can tolerate lower frame rates, but Medium offers better headroom for demanding scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Pc Building Simulator with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 570 is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 108 FPS average
• Medium: 77 FPS average, 65 FPS minimum, 88 FPS maximum
• High: 54 FPS average
• Ultra: 51 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 68 FPS average
• Medium: 48 FPS average, 41 FPS minimum, 56 FPS maximum
• High: 34 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 36 FPS average
• Medium: 25 FPS average, 21 FPS minimum, 29 FPS maximum
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 17 FPS average

The pattern is consistent: each resolution step down cuts performance by roughly one-third to one-half. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the drop is 40 FPS (108 to 68). From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the drop is 32 FPS (68 to 36). The Medium preset shows the same trend: 77 to 48 to 25 FPS across the three resolutions. High goes from 54 to 34 to 18 FPS, and Ultra from 51 to 32 to 17 FPS.

The minimum and maximum frame rates for Medium settings provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the 65–88 FPS range represents a 23 FPS spread, which is acceptable. At 1440p Medium, the 41–56 FPS range is tighter (15 FPS spread) but at a lower average. At 4K Medium, the 21–29 FPS range shows a narrow band of performance, indicating that the GPU is consistently maxed out rather than spiking.

The only preset with full min/max data is Medium, which shows that frame pacing is stable but the absolute performance is the limiting factor. The absence of min/max data for other presets suggests they were either too consistent to warrant reporting or too variable—but the average FPS values are sufficient to make definitive judgments about playability.

The data confirms that 1080p is the target resolution for this combo, with Medium settings providing the best measured experience. Every other resolution/preset combination represents a compromise that sacrifices either visual quality or frame rate consistency.