Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title that stresses system configuration and assembly, and the measured performance of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 shows a combination that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data reveals a setup that is exceptionally capable at 1080p, solid at 1440p, and still playable at 4K, with the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and tells a clear story about which component is doing the heavy lifting. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 176 FPS at 1920x1080 to 111 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 58 FPS at 3840x2160. That is a 37% reduction going from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 48% reduction going from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the RTX 3080’s rendering workload is scaling almost linearly with the number of pixels.

The Low preset shows the most extreme scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo produces 352 FPS average, which drops to 222 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 116 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest settings, the 4K result is less than a third of the 1080p result. This suggests that while the CPU (Intel Core Ultra 5 245) is more than capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions, the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs.

Medium settings offer a middle ground. The average FPS at 1080p is 249, dropping to 157 at 1440p and 82 at 4K. The minimum frame rates also show this trend, with 212 FPS minimum at 1080p, 134 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. The gap between average and minimum FPS widens at higher resolutions, suggesting that frame pacing becomes less consistent when the GPU is under heavier load.

Ultra settings show the most constrained performance. The combo achieves 168 FPS average at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and just 55 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold that many builders consider the minimum for a smooth experience, making it the only configuration in the measured data that falls short of that target.

The scaling pattern across all presets confirms that the RTX 3080 is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance headroom, indicated by its strong multi-threaded scores, is not the bottleneck here. The data shows that for 4K gaming, the GPU is working near its limits, while at 1080p the system has ample overhead to push very high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 785th out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the pairing in the top 26% of all tested configurations, which is a respectable position for a mid-range CPU paired with a previous-generation high-end GPU.

The CPU itself sits at the 90th percentile when compared to all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score of 48995 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores 49196, a difference of only -0.4%. It also performs within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and 0.8% of the Intel Core i5-14600K. This means the Ultra 5 245 is delivering performance that is essentially on par with several well-regarded rivals, despite being a newer architecture.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The RTX 3080 sits at the 68th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, -0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, -0.3%), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, -0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, -0.4%). These are not comparable gaming GPUs in terms of real-world performance, which highlights that the RTX 3080’s average score is dragged down by its compute-oriented workload results. In gaming scenarios, the card is much stronger than this ranking suggests.

The combo rank of 785 out of 3002 is influenced heavily by the GPU’s lower percentile ranking. If the CPU were paired with a more recent GPU, the combo would likely rank much higher. The data indicates that this is a balanced-enough pairing for the game in question, but the GPU is the weaker link in the chain.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture and uses the GA102 chip, fabricated on an 8nm process at Samsung. It has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing 760.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The card’s base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz, and memory runs at 1188 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

The GPU’s memory configuration is a critical factor in Pc Building Simulator. The 10 GB frame buffer is sufficient for the game’s requirements at all tested resolutions, as the data shows no signs of memory-related performance cliffs. The high memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s helps maintain consistent frame rates, particularly at 4K where texture data demands are highest.

The RTX 3080 has 8704 shading units, 272 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. It also includes 68 ray tracing cores and 272 tensor cores. The compute capabilities are substantial, with 29.77 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same for FP16. The pixel rate is 164.2 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 465.1 GTexel/s.

These specifications translate directly to the measured results. At 1080p, the GPU can push frame rates well above 300 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the pixel rate and texture rate are more than sufficient for lower resolution workloads. At 4K, the GPU’s fill rate becomes the limiting factor, with the Ultra preset dropping to 55 FPS average.

The GPU’s TDP is 320 W, which is substantial, but the card is designed as a dual-slot solution with a single 12-pin power connector and a suggested 700 W PSU. The card uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, which provides adequate bandwidth for its memory and compute needs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 352 FPS average on Low, 249 FPS on Medium, 176 FPS on High, and 168 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum FPS of 212 and a maximum of 287, showing a tight frame distribution.

At 2560x1440, the results are 222 FPS on Low, 157 FPS on Medium, 111 FPS on High, and 106 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again has the only min/max data, with 134 FPS minimum and 181 FPS maximum. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows from 184 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a constraint.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset still manages 116 FPS, but Medium falls to 82 FPS, High to 58 FPS, and Ultra to 55 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is now just 61 FPS, showing that even the lowest settings cannot overcome the GPU’s pixel throughput limits.

The data shows a clear pattern: the Ultra and High settings produce nearly identical results at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 8 FPS (176 vs 168). At 1440p, it is 5 FPS (111 vs 106). At 4K, it is just 3 FPS (58 vs 55). This suggests that the high and ultra presets have similar rendering demands, and the GPU is hitting a similar performance ceiling with both.

The Low preset provides a significant boost over Medium at every resolution. At 1080p, Low is 103 FPS higher than Medium. At 1440p, it is 65 FPS higher. At 4K, it is 34 FPS higher. This makes Low the clear choice for maximizing frame rates, particularly at 4K where it is the only preset that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data supports using Ultra settings for the best visual quality. The combo delivers 168 FPS average on Ultra, which is well above the refresh rate of most high-refresh monitors. The High preset offers a marginal 8 FPS improvement, but the visual quality loss is not worth the trade-off. Medium and Low are unnecessary at this resolution unless chasing extreme frame rates.

At 1440p, the choice depends on the monitor’s refresh rate. Ultra maintains 106 FPS average, which is suitable for 100 Hz+ displays. High is nearly identical at 111 FPS, making it a reasonable alternative if you want a few extra frames. The Medium preset at 157 FPS is the best choice for 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitors, as it provides the highest frame rate while still maintaining decent visual fidelity.

At 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. The High preset delivers 58 FPS average, which is just shy of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset provides 82 FPS average, giving a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while still offering better visuals than Low. The Low preset at 116 FPS is the only option for high-refresh 4K gaming, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.

For the best overall experience, the Medium preset at 1440p offers the best balance of frame rate and visual quality. It delivers 157 FPS average with a minimum of 134 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. If you have a 4K display, Medium at 4K is the recommended starting point, as it provides 82 FPS average and 70 FPS minimum, which is acceptable for most players.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Pc Building Simulator at 4K smoothly?

A: Yes, but only on Medium or Low settings. The Medium preset averages 82 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum, while Low averages 116 FPS. High and Ultra both fall below 60 FPS, with High at 58 FPS and Ultra at 55 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium offers the highest frame rate at 157 FPS average, which is ideal for 144 Hz monitors. Ultra and High both exceed 100 FPS, with 106 and 111 FPS respectively, making them viable for 100 Hz+ displays.

Q: How much faster is Low compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: The Low preset is more than double the Ultra preset, delivering 352 FPS versus 168 FPS. The difference is 184 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combination?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance is on par with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, but the GPU’s percentile rank is lower. The steep FPS drops from 1080p to 4K indicate GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 4K Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS is 70, with an average of 82 and a maximum of 95. This ensures that even the lowest frame rate remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: It ranks 785th out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the top 26%. The CPU contributes a 90th percentile ranking, while the GPU sits at the 68th percentile.