Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator: Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT

This combination pairs Intel's Core Ultra 5 245, a 14-core Arrow Lake desktop processor, with AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XT, a high-end RDNA 3.0 graphics card. The measured data shows this system ranking 481st out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top 16% of all configurations. The benchmark results reveal a system that delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the performance scaling patterns indicate where each component's strengths and limitations emerge.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 brings 14 cores and 14 threads to this configuration, operating at a base clock of 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This processor, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with Arrow Lake architecture, has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache per core provide the memory hierarchy that Pc Building Simulator's simulation workloads can leverage.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. Its PassMark multithread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394 place it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs tested. The average benchmark score of 48995 positions it nearly identically to its nearest rivals: it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%, while leading the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8%.

For Pc Building Simulator specifically, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are exceptionally high. At 1080p Low settings, the system produces 396 FPS average, which suggests the processor can feed the GPU with data faster than the graphics card can render frames at that setting level. The 14-core configuration with 14 threads — no hyperthreading — provides adequate parallel processing for the simulation's logic, though the game's demands appear modest given the high frame rates achieved. The PassMark physics score of 2569 and integer math score of 91187 indicate solid computational throughput, while the floating point math score of 120548 shows strong number-crunching capabilities relevant to simulation updates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT features 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus, delivering 800.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2394 MHz with a game clock of 2025 MHz, supported by 5376 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. This Navi 31 chip, built on TSMC's 5 nm process, provides 51.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and includes 84 ray tracing cores.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a wide range depending on the test: it achieves 29009 in PassMark G3D, 5623 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, and 71068 in Geekbench Vulkan. However, the average benchmark score of 13745 places it at only the 55th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in the database are notably different products — the AMD Radeon 660M (0.5% higher), NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (0.5% higher), AMD Radeon RX 570X (0.9% higher), and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (1.5% lower). This suggests the aggregate benchmark score is pulled down by older DirectX tests, as the PassMark DirectX 9 score of 322 and DirectX 10 score of 158 are relatively low, while the DirectX 12 score of 110 and DirectX 11 score of 340 show a different pattern.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's influence becomes dominant at higher resolutions. The transition from 1440p to 4K shows significant frame rate drops across all settings, which is consistent with the GPU being the primary bottleneck when pixel count increases. The 20 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for this simulation game, which released in 2019 and does not appear to stress memory capacity at any tested setting.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear scaling patterns as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 396 FPS at 1080p to 250 FPS at 1440p (a 36.9% reduction) and then to 131 FPS at 4K (a 47.6% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes progressively more limiting, though even at 4K Low the system maintains well above 60 FPS.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows: 281 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p (37.0% drop), and 93 FPS at 4K (47.5% drop from 1440p). The High settings produce 198 FPS at 1080p, 125 FPS at 1440p (36.9% drop), and 65 FPS at 4K (48.0% drop). Ultra settings yield 189 FPS at 1080p, 119 FPS at 1440p (37.0% drop), and 62 FPS at 4K (47.9% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across settings — approximately 37% from 1080p to 1440p and 48% from 1440p to 4K — suggests that resolution scaling affects all quality levels similarly. This pattern indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions across all settings, while at 1080p the CPU's capability to feed frames becomes more relevant, particularly at Low settings where 396 FPS exceeds what the GPU can sustain when pixel load increases. The 4K Medium setting shows a minimum FPS of 79 and maximum of 106 around the 93 average, while 1440p Medium ranges from 150 to 204 around 177 average, and 1080p Medium from 238 to 323 around 281 average.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Pc Building Simulator at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 62 FPS average at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. While this is below the 65 FPS achieved at High settings, it remains above 60 FPS and is playable.

Q: What frame rate difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 396 FPS average while Ultra settings produce 189 FPS average. This represents a 52.3% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 averages 48995 across benchmarks, placing it 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 79 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. All other settings with min FPS data show higher values — 150 FPS at 1440p Medium and 238 FPS at 1080p Medium.

Q: Is the GPU's 20 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The data shows no VRAM-related issues at any resolution or setting tested. The 20 GB GDDR6 memory with 800.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for Pc Building Simulator, which released in 2019.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations in this game?

A: This combination ranks 481st out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the top 16% of all configurations tested for Pc Building Simulator.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the optimal settings depend on the target frame rate and resolution. For 4K displays, Medium settings at 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 4K drop to 65 FPS average, which is still playable but leaves less headroom, while Ultra at 62 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay. Low at 4K produces 131 FPS but sacrifices visual quality unnecessarily given the GPU's capabilities.

At 1440p, High settings at 125 FPS average represent the sweet spot — this is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides better visual fidelity than Medium's 177 FPS or Low's 250 FPS. Ultra at 119 FPS is nearly identical to High, making the visual upgrade worthwhile if the small frame rate difference is acceptable. The 1440p Medium setting, with a minimum of 150 FPS and maximum of 204 FPS, offers the most consistent frame pacing among the tested options.

For 1080p, all settings exceed 180 FPS, so the choice becomes a matter of visual preference. Ultra at 189 FPS provides the highest quality with still-excellent performance, while High at 198 FPS and Medium at 281 FPS offer progressively higher frame rates. Low at 396 FPS is only relevant for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate displays. Given that the simulation genre benefits from visual detail and the game is not a fast-twitch shooter, Ultra or High settings at 1080p are recommended.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest performance across all settings. Low settings average 396 FPS, Medium averages 281 FPS with a range of 238 to 323 FPS, High averages 198 FPS, and Ultra averages 189 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High shows a 29.5% reduction, while High to Ultra shows only a 4.5% reduction, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest quality level.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 250 FPS, Medium averages 177 FPS with a range of 150 to 204 FPS, High averages 125 FPS, and Ultra averages 119 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows further at this resolution — just 4.8% — while the Medium to High drop is 29.4%.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more moderate. Low settings average 131 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a range of 79 to 106 FPS, High averages 65 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. The Medium to High drop is 30.1%, while High to Ultra is 4.6%. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium of 79 FPS shows the system can maintain smooth performance even under load, though the 4K High and Ultra settings hover near the 60 FPS threshold.

The measured data includes min and max FPS only for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the spread from 238 to 323 FPS around the 281 average shows a 30.2% variance. At 1440p Medium, the 150 to 204 FPS range represents a 30.5% variance around the 177 average. At 4K Medium, the 79 to 106 FPS range shows a 29.0% variance around the 93 average. This consistent variance pattern across resolutions indicates stable frame delivery characteristics regardless of pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination ranks 481st out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the 84th percentile — meaning it outperforms approximately 84% of all tested configurations. This rank places it in the upper tier of systems for this game, though not at the very top.

The ranking reflects the measured FPS data, which shows the system can exceed 60 FPS at 4K across all settings and maintains triple-digit frame rates at 1440p for most settings. At 1080p, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates that rival much more expensive configurations. The 14-core CPU with its 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU with its 55th percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a system that is well-balanced for this simulation title.

The CPU's strong benchmark position — nearly identical to the Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — ensures it is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, while the GPU's 20 GB VRAM and high memory bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's graphics demands. The rank of 481 out of 3002 suggests that while there are faster configurations, this combo delivers performance that would satisfy most players seeking smooth gameplay in Pc Building Simulator across common resolutions and settings.