Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Pc Building Simulator, though 4K Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits. The combination ranks in the 56th percentile of tested combos, indicating a balanced pairing that leans on the CPU’s modern architecture to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Pc Building Simulator with this hardware?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings provides a smooth 78 FPS average, while 1920x1080 on High reaches 124 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High is the sweet spot, as 4K High drops to 41 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48,995 on average, placing it 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900. It is 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K. This places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a bottleneck for the Ultra 5 245?

A: At 1080p, the GPU is not the primary limiter, as the CPU’s strong single-thread performance drives high frame rates (248 FPS on Low). However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM and Turing architecture become the limiting factor, dropping the average to 39 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The jump from Low to Ultra at 2560x1440 results in a 52.6% performance decrease, with average FPS falling from 156 to 74. This indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher graphical fidelity settings.

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

A: The combo ranks 1693 out of 3002 tested combos, which places it in the 56.4th percentile. This suggests a mid-to-upper tier pairing that is capable for the game but not at the top end of performance.

Q: Does the CPU’s integrated graphics affect the dedicated GPU’s performance?

A: No, the integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU is present but not used for rendering when the discrete RTX 2070 SUPER is active. The measured FPS is solely from the dedicated GPU, and the CPU’s role is to feed it data efficiently.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary rendering engine here, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the game’s demands at 4K Ultra settings push the memory capacity and bandwidth to their limits. The GPU’s base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units, deliver a raw FP32 throughput of 9.062 TFLOPS, which is adequate for a simulation title.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the GPU is underutilized, allowing the CPU to push frame rates to 248 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU’s 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs become saturated, resulting in a 39 FPS average. The GPU’s 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores are present but not heavily utilized in this simulation genre, which relies more on traditional rasterization. The 12 nm process node and 215 W TDP indicate an older design, but it still performs competitively, landing in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU’s nearest rivals show it is closely matched with the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (1% slower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (1.2% slower), Intel Arc B570 (1.3% slower), and Intel Arc A750 (1.5% slower). This tight grouping suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is a stable mid-range performer. The 8 GB VRAM is the key constraint at higher settings, as the game’s textures and scene complexity can exceed this capacity, leading to the notable frame rate drops observed between Medium and Ultra at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are high across all settings, ranging from 118 FPS on Ultra to 248 FPS on Low. This indicates that the CPU is the primary driver at this resolution, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245’s 5.10 GHz boost clock and 14 cores providing ample headroom. Moving to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 37-40% across settings, with High falling from 124 to 78 FPS and Low from 248 to 156 FPS. This suggests the GPU is starting to become a factor, but the performance remains playable.

The jump to 4K is where the limiting component becomes starkly evident. At 4K High, the average FPS plummets to 41, a 67% drop from 1080p High. At 4K Ultra, the average is just 39 FPS, which is essentially the same as High, indicating a hard bottleneck. The data shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed at this resolution, particularly with the increased pixel count. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is non-linear; the GPU’s fill rate and memory subsystem cannot cope with the 2.25x increase in pixels.

This scaling behavior highlights that the combo is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The 4K results, especially at Medium (58 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS), are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The CPU’s performance headroom at lower resolutions is wasted at 4K, as the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck. For users with a 4K display, the data suggests dropping to 1440p or adjusting settings to Low (82 FPS at 4K) is necessary for a playable experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience is achieved at 2560x1440 with High settings, yielding a 78 FPS average. This setting provides a solid frame rate that is suitable for a simulation game, which does not require the ultra-high refresh rates favored by fast-paced shooters. The 1440p High preset balances visual fidelity with performance, as the 74 FPS at Ultra is only marginally lower but may introduce more demanding effects without a proportional visual benefit.

At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 124 FPS, which is more than enough for a smooth experience, but the higher resolution of 1440p offers a sharper image. For users prioritizing frame rate, 1080p Low at 248 FPS is overkill, and Medium at 175 FPS is a better balance. The Medium setting at 1440p (111 FPS) is also a strong choice, as it provides a high frame rate with only a slight reduction in visual quality compared to High.

4K is not recommended beyond Low settings, as even Medium drops to 58 FPS, which may be acceptable for a simulation but is not ideal. The Ultra setting at 4K (39 FPS) is not recommended due to the significant frame rate penalty. The data suggests that the "High" preset at 1440p is the optimal point, as it is the highest setting that consistently maintains a frame rate above 75 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at any resolution yields a small FPS drop (e.g., 124 to 118 at 1080p, 78 to 74 at 1440p), but the visual gains are minimal for the performance cost.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 1693 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 56.4th percentile, meaning it outperforms more than half of all tested systems but is not a top-tier performer. The ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range position (65th percentile) and the CPU’s strong position (90th percentile), resulting in a pairing where the CPU is significantly more powerful than the GPU.

This imbalance suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor for this combo in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU’s capabilities are stretched. The ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows strong 1080p and 1440p performance but weak 4K Ultra results. Compared to other combos, this pairing is well-suited for users who prioritize CPU-intensive tasks or play at 1440p, but it is not designed for 4K gaming at maximum settings.

The combo’s position in the 56th percentile indicates it is a balanced mid-range option. It is not a high-end enthusiast build, but it is also not a low-end budget setup. The data suggests that users with this combo should target 1440p resolution to maximize the value of the CPU’s strengths while keeping the GPU within its comfort zone.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Ultra: 118 FPS average
• High: 124 FPS average
• Medium: 175 FPS average (min 149, max 202)
• Low: 248 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo provides exceptional performance, with all settings well above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra and High settings are nearly identical in frame rate, suggesting the CPU is the primary driver. The Low setting’s 248 FPS demonstrates the CPU’s capability to push extreme frame rates when the GPU is not taxed.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Ultra: 74 FPS average
• High: 78 FPS average
• Medium: 111 FPS average (min 94, max 127)
• Low: 156 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance remains strong, with High and Ultra both maintaining playable frame rates. The Medium setting offers a significant boost to 111 FPS, making it a viable option for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low setting’s 156 FPS shows the GPU can handle the resolution well when graphical effects are reduced.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Ultra: 39 FPS average
• High: 41 FPS average
• Medium: 58 FPS average (min 49, max 67)
• Low: 82 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The Ultra and High settings are nearly identical at 39 and 41 FPS, respectively, indicating a hard limit. Medium provides a playable 58 FPS, but it is the highest setting that maintains a frame rate above 50 FPS. Low is the only setting that offers a smooth experience at 4K, with an 82 FPS average. The data shows a clear drop-off from Medium to High at this resolution, highlighting the GPU’s memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity as the limiting factors.