Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator is a simulation title where the act of assembling and configuring virtual hardware is the core gameplay loop, making the performance of the underlying CPU and GPU less about raw graphical fidelity and more about the responsiveness of the system simulation. The measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination reveals a system that is overwhelmingly powerful for this specific game, delivering frame rates that far exceed the refresh rates of typical displays across all tested settings and resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, explains the roles of the CPU and GPU, and offers recommendations based on the benchmark results.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combination in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combo ranks 186th out of 3723 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5% of all systems for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209, indicating nearly identical performance between the two cards.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 462 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings playable?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 74 FPS at 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 93 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Medium settings. This indicates the system never drops below a highly playable frame rate.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-14600K in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48995, which is 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 48618, making it a slightly faster processor in general compute tasks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rate in graphically demanding scenarios, and its specifications are substantial. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the texture and asset loads in a simulation game. The GPU's core clocks are set at a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz, with 9728 shading units available for processing geometry and pixel data. In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is evident in how frame rates scale with resolution; at 1080p, the system achieves 235 FPS on High settings, but this drops to 148 FPS at 1440p and 78 FPS at 4K on the same preset. This scaling pattern shows the GPU is being tasked more heavily as the pixel count increases. The card's performance, as measured by its passmark_g3d score of 34457, places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, has a near-identical average score of 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. This suggests that the RTX 4080's compute power is a key factor in maintaining high frame rates even at 4K resolution, where it manages an average of 78 FPS on High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Pc Building Simulator, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 186 out of 3723 tested combos. This places the system in the 95th percentile of performance, indicating that it is faster than the vast majority of other configurations tested for this game. The ranking is a composite measure, but the measured FPS data suggests it is driven by the GPU's ability to push high frame rates at lower resolutions and maintain playable performance at 4K. The CPU also contributes, as its average benchmark score of 48995 puts it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with a performance that is 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K, a common mid-range competitor. This high rank suggests that users with this combo will not be limited by hardware performance in Pc Building Simulator, as the system is capable of running the game at its highest settings with a smooth experience. The data indicates there are only 185 other system configurations that outperform this one, which is a strong indicator of its top-tier status for this application.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the system performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast: it averages 462 FPS on Low, 333 FPS on Medium, 235 FPS on High, and 224 FPS on Ultra. The minimum FPS recorded at 1080p is 283 FPS on Medium settings, which means even in demanding scenes, the frame rate does not dip below this high threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains very high but scales down predictably: the average FPS is 297 on Low, 210 on Medium, 148 on High, and 141 on Ultra. The minimum FPS at 1440p on Medium settings is 179 FPS, with a maximum of 242 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system still delivers excellent performance: it averages 155 FPS on Low, 110 FPS on Medium, 78 FPS on High, and 74 FPS on Ultra. The only recorded minimum FPS in the dataset is at 4K Medium, which is 93 FPS, with a maximum of 126 FPS. This data shows a clear and consistent hierarchy: frame rates decrease as resolution and settings increase, but the system never falls below 74 FPS average at any point in the tested matrix. The difference between High and Ultra settings is minimal, with a drop of only 11 FPS at 1080p, 7 FPS at 1440p, and 4 FPS at 4K, suggesting that the Ultra preset is not significantly more demanding than High for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and preference for frame rate versus visual quality. For users with a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it delivers an average of 224 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate of most high-end monitors, and the 11 FPS cost over High is negligible. At 1440p, the Ultra preset also provides an excellent experience with an average of 141 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh-rate gaming, and the drop from High is only 7 FPS. For 4K displays, the data suggests that the High preset is the best balance, offering an average of 78 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset drops to 74 FPS; the difference is minor, but High provides a small safety margin. The Low and Medium presets are generally unnecessary with this hardware, as even the Ultra preset provides frame rates that exceed the refresh rate of most displays at 1080p and 1440p. The minimum FPS data supports these recommendations, as the lowest recorded value across all settings is 93 FPS at 4K Medium, indicating that the system is never at risk of stuttering or becoming unresponsive. Therefore, for the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness, the Ultra preset is recommended for 1080p and 1440p, while High is the recommended choice for 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. In Pc Building Simulator, a simulation game that involves managing many simultaneous system components and user interactions, the CPU's multi-threaded performance is crucial for maintaining a stable simulation rate. The CPU's benchmark scores reflect its capability: it achieves a multi-core score of 32924 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 4648, indicating strong performance in both heavily threaded and single-threaded tasks. The CPU's average benchmark score of 48995 places it in the 90th percentile, with its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, being 0.5% slower, and the Intel Core i5-14600K being 0.8% slower. The data suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck for this GPU, as the frame rates at 1080p Low (462 FPS) and Medium (333 FPS) are extremely high, which would be limited by the CPU if it were underpowered. The 14 cores and 24 MB of shared L3 cache allow the processor to handle the game's background simulation tasks while the GPU focuses on rendering, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience. The CPU's high single-thread score is also important for the game's user interface and input handling, which are often single-threaded.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data provides insight into which component is the primary limiter at different settings. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS on High settings drops from 235 to 148, a 37% reduction. When moving from 1440p to 4K, the average FPS drops from 148 to 78, a 47% reduction. This pattern, where the frame rate drops more significantly as resolution increases, is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The GPU is responsible for rendering the increasing number of pixels, and its workload scales directly with resolution. Conversely, the CPU's workload is more consistent across resolutions, as it must handle the same simulation logic regardless of resolution. This is further supported by the fact that at 1080p Low, the average FPS is 462, which is so high that it is likely to be near the CPU's frame generation limit, but the GPU is still able to keep up. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 74 FPS, which is a 84% decrease from the 1080p Low result, showing the GPU's rendering workload is the dominant factor. The data shows that the system is well-balanced for this game, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor at 4K, and the CPU having enough headroom to support the highest frame rates at lower resolutions. This means that users looking to maximize frame rates should focus on lowering resolution or settings to reduce the GPU's load, but the system will provide a smooth experience at all tested configurations.