Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a unique benchmark case because it is a CPU-heavy simulation title that also stresses the GPU at higher resolutions. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combo shows a clear performance curve that shifts from being entirely CPU-bound at 1080p to becoming more balanced as resolution increases. The data indicates that this pairing offers a wide range of FPS, from well over 200 at low settings to just under 50 at 4K Ultra, making it versatile but with distinct limitations that depend heavily on your target resolution and quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic scaling pattern, but with some notable jumps that point to where the bottleneck lies. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 141 to 89, a 37% reduction. This is a substantial hit, but the frame rates remain highly playable. The more dramatic drop occurs when pushing from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at High settings, where the average plummets from 89 to 47 FPS—a 47% decrease. This steep falloff at 4K strongly indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is becoming the primary limiting factor.

The scaling at Low settings is particularly telling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 282 FPS, which drops to 178 FPS at 1440p and then to 93 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Low result is exceptionally high, suggesting that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is doing the heavy lifting to feed frames as fast as possible. When the resolution increases, the GPU workload grows, and the frame rate drops accordingly. This shows that at lower settings, the CPU has ample headroom, and the GPU is the limiting component even at 1440p.

Looking at the Ultra settings, the trend continues but with lower overall numbers. The frame rate goes from 134 FPS at 1080p, to 85 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 44 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 48% performance loss, which is consistent with the High setting drop. This consistency across quality presets indicates that the resolution scaling is primarily driven by the GPU's rendering load, not by CPU limitations. The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, you would need to stick to Medium settings, where the combo delivers 66 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 32 chip, and its memory configuration is a key asset for this title. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card has a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This is more than sufficient for a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, which does not have the massive texture loads of modern AAA shooters. The high memory capacity ensures that you are unlikely to run into VRAM limitations at any resolution, even at 4K Ultra.

The card's clock speeds are also relevant. With a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, the RX 7700 has the raw compute power to handle the game's rendering. The game clock is rated at 2041 MHz, which represents the typical sustained clock under load. The benchmark results show that this GPU is capable of pushing 134 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is a solid result. However, the 4K numbers indicate its limits; the 44 FPS at Ultra and 47 FPS at High show that the card is struggling to maintain playable frame rates at the highest resolution.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15852. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has a slightly higher average score of 16129, showing a delta of -1.7%. This means the RX 7700 is slightly behind that card in synthetic tests, but the measured FPS in this game suggests it is well-suited for the title's specific demands. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 further confirms its mid-range positioning. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role becomes dominant at 4K, where its performance ceiling is evident, but at 1080p and 1440p, it provides more than enough power to keep up with the CPU.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor from the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. For a simulation game, the CPU is critical for handling game logic, AI, and the physics of building PCs. The data suggests that this processor excels at this task, as evidenced by the exceptionally high frame rates at 1080p Low (282 FPS). This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions and can push frames well beyond what most monitors can display.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which is beneficial for the repetitive calculations common in simulation titles. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. This combination of high multi-threaded and single-threaded performance is ideal for Pc Building Simulator, which likely benefits from both. The processor's 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995, confirms its high-end placement.

Comparing it to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14600K has an average score of 48618, which is 0.8% lower than the Ultra 5 245. This shows that the Ultra 5 245 is marginally ahead of a previous-generation popular gaming CPU in overall benchmark performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900, a higher-core count processor, scores 49228, which is 0.5% higher. This close grouping means that the Ultra 5 245 is firmly in the performance tier of high-end desktop CPUs. In this game, its role is to ensure that the GPU is always fed with data, and at 1080p, it performs this task flawlessly, as the frame rates are exceptionally high even at Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 282 FPS, while Medium settings yield 200 FPS with a minimum of 170 and maximum of 230 FPS. High settings average 141 FPS, and Ultra settings average 134 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the user has complete freedom to choose any quality preset and still achieve a smooth experience on a high-refresh-rate monitor. The jump from Medium to High is steep (a 29.5% drop), but the frame rates remain well above 100 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but starts to show the GPU's workload. Low settings average 178 FPS, which is still incredibly high. Medium settings average 126 FPS with a range of 107 to 145 FPS. High settings average 89 FPS, and Ultra settings average 85 FPS. The data shows that at 1440p, the combo is still capable of delivering high refresh rate gaming at Medium settings, and it can maintain a solid 60+ FPS experience at High and Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra at this resolution is minimal (4 FPS), suggesting that the Ultra preset's extra effects are not overly taxing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 93 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 and maximum of 76 FPS. This is the sweet spot for 4K gaming with this combo, as it provides a playable frame rate with a reasonable buffer above the minimum. High settings average 47 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings average 44 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target. The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is a 28.8% drop, showing that the game's High preset is significantly more demanding than Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Pc Building Simulator, this pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1348 out of 3002 total combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. A rank in the 45th percentile means that there are many faster combos, but it is by no means a low-end setup. The data indicates that this combo is more powerful than the average, but it does not reach the top echelon of performance.

This ranking makes sense when considering the individual components. The CPU is a high-end part (90th percentile), but the GPU is a mid-range part (58th percentile). The combo's overall rank is a reflection of this balance. It is not a top-tier gaming machine because the GPU holds it back at higher resolutions, but it is a very capable system for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The ranking suggests that users with this combo will have a positive experience in Pc Building Simulator, but they should temper their expectations for 4K Ultra settings.

The rank also implies that a user looking to improve performance in this specific game would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade, as the CPU is already performing at a high level. The measured FPS data supports this, as the 4K results show the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. This analysis is useful for builders who are considering this exact combo and want to know where it stands in the grand scheme of tested hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at the highest settings. The data shows that at 4K with Medium settings, the combo averages 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 FPS. At High settings, the average drops to 47 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: For a high refresh rate experience, Medium settings at 1440p yield an average of 126 FPS. If you prefer higher visual quality, High settings still provide a very playable 89 FPS average. Ultra settings are also viable at 85 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the data suggests the CPU is the primary driver, as evidenced by the 282 FPS average at Low settings. The GPU provides sufficient performance to reach 134 FPS at Ultra, but the frame rates are still high enough that neither component is a major constraint.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this game?

A: The benchmark data for the GPUs shows that the RTX 3060 Ti has a higher average benchmark score of 16129 compared to the RX 7700's 15852, a 1.7% difference. This indicates the RTX 3060 Ti is slightly faster in synthetic tests, but the measured FPS in this game shows the RX 7700 is still a capable performer.

Q: What is the FPS difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is minimal. At 2560x1440, High settings average 89 FPS, while Ultra settings average 85 FPS. This is only a 4 FPS difference, suggesting that the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding in this title at this resolution.

Q: Is this combo better than one with an Intel Core i5-14600K?

A: Based on CPU benchmark scores, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average score of 48995, which is 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 48618. This indicates the Ultra 5 245 is marginally faster in overall CPU performance.