Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title where hardware configuration and management take precedence over high-intensity graphical rendering. The measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 demonstrates that this combination is highly capable of delivering smooth frame rates across most settings, with the primary limitations appearing only at extreme resolutions and maximum graphical presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination produces an average of 113 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's score of 49196, and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900's 49228.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 falls into the 57th percentile when compared to all GPUs, indicating it sits just above the midpoint of the performance distribution.

Q: Does the game run better at 1440p or 4K?

A: At 1440p with Medium settings, the system achieves 101 FPS, while at 4K with the same settings, it drops to 53 FPS, showing that the higher resolution significantly impacts performance.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 features a 128-bit memory bus with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, utilizing 8 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish. It operates with a base clock of 1720 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz. The memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The card has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units, along with 32 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate is 339.8 GTexel/s, producing 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Pc Building Simulator, this memory configuration proves sufficient for most settings. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, suggesting the GPU is not bottlenecked by memory capacity or bandwidth. However, at 4K resolution, the average FPS drops to 37 on High settings and 35 on Ultra, indicating that the memory bandwidth and GPU compute power become limiting factors at higher pixel counts. The 6 nm process node and 13,300 million transistors contribute to the card's efficiency, with a TDP of 165 W and a recommended 450 W power supply.

The GPU's benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 16634 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2310. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 88051 and Vulkan score of 34401 further characterize its compute capabilities. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring broad compatibility with modern rendering APIs. The RX 7600 ranks in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, placing it in the middle of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 15199, which is 0.2% higher, showing the RX 7600 is nearly identical in overall benchmark performance to that card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 226 FPS. Moving to 1440p with the same settings, the frame rate drops to 142 FPS, a reduction of 84 FPS or approximately 37%. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS falls to 74, which is about 67% lower than the 1080p result.

This scaling pattern indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the extremely high frame rates suggest the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently, but the GPU's rendering capabilities become the primary constraint as pixel count increases. The 1440p to 4K transition is particularly steep—for example, High settings drop from 71 FPS at 1440p to 37 FPS at 4K, a 48% reduction. Medium settings show a similar trend, falling from 101 FPS at 1440p to 53 FPS at 4K, a 47.5% decrease.

The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are both viable resolutions for this game, with the system delivering playable frame rates even at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 107, while at 1440p Ultra it drops to 68. The 4K Ultra setting produces just 35 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. This resolution scaling behavior is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RX 7600's 8 GB memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle to keep up with the increased pixel throughput demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 226, providing an exceptionally smooth experience. Medium settings produce 160 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 136 and 184 FPS respectively, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings yield 113 FPS, while Ultra settings still maintain a solid 107 FPS average. All 1080p configurations exceed the standard 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution fully playable across all quality presets.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings deliver 142 FPS, which is still well above what most displays can refresh. Medium settings produce 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS, indicating some variance but generally stable performance. High settings achieve 71 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 68 FPS. These results show that 1440p is a practical resolution for this combination, with even the highest quality preset maintaining playable frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings produce 74 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium settings drop to 53 FPS with a range of 45 to 61 FPS, showing noticeable frame pacing issues at the lower end. High settings yield just 37 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 35 FPS. The 4K results indicate that this resolution is only suitable for Low or Medium settings if a smooth experience is desired. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 21 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 16 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the High preset provides an excellent balance with 113 FPS, while Ultra offers only 6 FPS less at 107 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, suggesting that Ultra settings are viable for users who want maximum visual quality without significant performance loss at this resolution.

For 1440p, the High preset at 71 FPS is the best choice for a smooth experience, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is also acceptable, but the Medium preset at 101 FPS offers a substantial performance buffer for users with high-refresh-rate displays. The data shows that Medium settings at 1440p provide the best experience for competitive play, while High settings are preferable for visual fidelity.

At 4K, no preset achieves a consistently smooth 60 FPS. The Low setting at 74 FPS is the only option that exceeds this threshold, but it comes with significant visual compromises. Medium settings at 53 FPS may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the minimum FPS of 45 indicates potential stuttering. For this resolution, the recommendation is to use Low settings if frame rate is the priority, or to consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better overall experience.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU features a 24 MB shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core, with 192 KB L1 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel configuration and 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The processor includes Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics with 64 execution units, though the discrete Radeon RX 7600 handles the rendering in this system.

In benchmark tests, the Ultra 5 245 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. The Passmark multi-thread score is 38706, with a single-thread score of 4394. The processor ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance. Its average benchmark score of 48995 places it in a tight competitive group. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, which is 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, 0.5% higher. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48618, 0.8% lower.

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's role is less demanding than in action-oriented titles. The game's simulation mechanics involve managing hardware components rather than rendering complex scenes. The high frame rates at 1080p, particularly the 226 FPS on Low settings, suggest that the CPU can easily keep up with the GPU's output. The 14 cores provide ample processing power for the game's logic, and the 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance. The data indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution, with the GPU becoming the bottleneck as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2060 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components. The CPU's 90th percentile performance among all CPUs is offset by the GPU's 57th percentile standing, resulting in a combo that is stronger in processing power than in graphics capability.

The ranking suggests that while this system handles Pc Building Simulator well at 1080p and 1440p, there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K. The GPU's performance relative to its rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM which scores 0.2% higher, indicates that the RX 7600 is a solid mid-range option but not a top-tier performer. The combo's position in the 2060th spot out of 3002 means that approximately 69% of tested combinations outperform it, which is expected given the GPU's mid-range classification.

The measured FPS data confirms that this combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers excellent performance across all settings. At 1440p, it remains capable, but the 4K results show clear limitations. The ranking reflects this mixed performance profile, with the combo excelling in lower-resolution scenarios but struggling at higher pixel counts. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combination offers a balanced experience, but those seeking 4K capability would need to consider higher-tier GPU options.