Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents a unique workload that scales significantly with both resolution and image quality settings. The benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the AMD Radeon 8050S reveals a configuration that is clearly capable of high refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions, while becoming increasingly GPU-bound as the pixel count rises. The measured FPS across the three resolutions and four quality presets provides a detailed profile of this system's performance envelope.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and clearly illustrates where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves a very high average of 220 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces that to 139 FPS, a substantial 36.8% decrease. Scaling up to 4K Low yields 73 FPS, which is another 47.5% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline indicates that the AMD Radeon 8050S is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the workload becomes increasingly demanding on the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth.

The trend is consistent across all quality presets. For High settings, the average frame rate falls from 110 FPS at 1080p, to 70 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 36 FPS at 4K. The scaling between 1080p and 1440p is a 36.4% reduction, while the leap to 4K represents a further 48.6% reduction from the 1440p score. This pattern suggests that while the CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, the GPU's performance ceiling is hit hard as the number of pixels quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory, with averages of 156 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result also includes measured minimum and maximum values of 44 and 59 FPS, respectively, indicating a frame time variance that might be noticeable on a high refresh-rate display. The Ultra preset, the most demanding, starts at 105 FPS at 1080p, drops to 66 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 35 FPS at 4K. The consistent ~50% performance hit when moving from 1440p to 4K across all settings confirms that pixel throughput is the defining constraint for this configuration in this game.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 8050S is a discrete-class integrated GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. With 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, its specifications are substantial for an integrated part. The GPU's boost clock of 2800 MHz is relatively high, which helps drive performance in less demanding scenarios. The benchmark results indicate that at 1080p, the GPU is not the primary constraint for most settings, as the frame rates are high enough to suggest headroom. However, as resolution increases, its role becomes dominant.

The Radeon 8050S's memory is designated as "System Shared," meaning it utilizes the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a critical factor in Pc Building Simulator, where the game's engine may rely heavily on memory bandwidth. The fact that the GPU's memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent" underscores this relationship. The measured performance degradation at 4K, particularly the low average FPS of 35-36 on High and Ultra, suggests that the shared memory architecture could be a limiting factor when handling the larger textures and buffer sizes required at that resolution.

The GPU's raw compute capability is reflected in its benchmarks, scoring 65,818 in Geekbench OpenCL and 58,398 in Geekbench Vulkan. These scores place it in the 89th percentile among all GPUs, indicating strong overall performance. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which it leads by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, which it trails by 2.5%. This data positions the 8050S as a high-performing mobile graphics solution, capable of handling modern titles, but its performance in this specific simulation is heavily modulated by the resolution and settings, as the FPS data clearly shows.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture. Its high core count is well-suited for the simulation genre, which often involves complex physics and AI calculations. The CPU's base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz provide a solid foundation for single-threaded tasks, which is often the primary driver in games. The benchmark data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, as the system achieves over 200 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the processor can feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates.

The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,028 and a single-core score of 1,743. This places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, ranking it alongside the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which show a near-zero performance delta. This high level of compute performance ensures that in Pc Building Simulator, the CPU can handle the game’s logic and simulation aspects without becoming a significant limiting factor, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom.

At higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the CPU's role diminishes as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The drop in FPS from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical across all settings, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see frame rates plateau or drop more severely at lower resolutions. Instead, the data shows a smooth degradation that scales with pixel count, confirming that the Core Ultra 7 155H provides ample processing power to keep the Radeon 8050S fully utilized, but the GPU's performance ceiling is what ultimately caps the frame rate at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this particular pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 8050S holds a rank of 2217 out of 3002 total combos. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, which is an interesting result given the individual components' high percentile scores. The GPU ranks in the 89th percentile and the CPU in the 83rd percentile, yet their combined performance in this specific game is not in the top half of all configurations.

This ranking suggests that while the components are individually powerful, their combination is not optimized for Pc Building Simulator's specific workload. The game might be more sensitive to certain architectural features or memory configurations that this combo does not excel at. For instance, the GPU's reliance on system shared memory could be a disadvantage in this title, which might favor dedicated VRAM. The rank of 2217 indicates that there are many other combinations that achieve higher frame rates in this game, despite having potentially lower-performing parts on paper.

The measured FPS data provides context for this ranking. While the combo can deliver very high frame rates at 1080p (up to 220 FPS on Low), its performance at 4K is modest, with averages in the 35-73 FPS range depending on settings. This significant drop-off in performance at higher resolutions is a key factor in its overall rank. The data shows that this is a capable system for 1080p gaming, but it falls behind many others when pushed to 4K, which likely contributes to its mid-pack ranking among the 3002 tested combinations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this configuration depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1440p, the High preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 70 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold and should offer a visually rich experience without significant stuttering. The Ultra preset at 1440p also averages 66 FPS, which is playable, but the lower High preset offers a more stable frame rate for a minimal visual difference.

At 1080p, the system has ample headroom to run the Ultra preset, which averages 105 FPS. This is the recommended setting for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it provides a fluid experience while maintaining the highest visual fidelity. For gamers who prioritize maximum performance, the Low preset at 1080p achieves an impressive 220 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 156 FPS, is a strong middle ground for those with 144Hz or 165Hz displays seeking a balance between visual quality and speed.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that this combo is not ideal for high settings. The only preset that consistently hits a playable 60 FPS is Low, which averages 73 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K averages 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but may be acceptable for slower-paced simulation games. The High and Ultra presets at 4K, with averages of 36 and 35 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. Therefore, 4K users should either stick to Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p:

• Low: 220 FPS average.
• Medium: 156 FPS average, with a minimum of 133 and a maximum of 180 FPS.
• High: 110 FPS average.
• Ultra: 105 FPS average.

1440p:

• Low: 139 FPS average.
• Medium: 99 FPS average, with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 113 FPS.
• High: 70 FPS average.
• Ultra: 66 FPS average.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 73 FPS average.
• Medium: 51 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 and a maximum of 59 FPS.
• High: 36 FPS average.
• Ultra: 35 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60+ FPS?

A: At 1440p, the High preset averages 70 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 66 FPS, both exceeding the 60 FPS target. At 4K, only the Low preset (73 FPS) achieves over 60 FPS, while Medium (51 FPS), High (36 FPS), and Ultra (35 FPS) fall short.

Q: How does the Radeon 8050S compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Radeon 8050S has an average benchmark score of 62,108. It leads the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 0.3% and trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 by 2.5% and the AMD Radeon RX 7600M by 2.6%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is substantial (e.g., from 70 to 36 FPS on High), and the high CPU benchmark scores suggest it has ample headroom to process the game's simulation logic.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 220, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 155H perform in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The CPU scores 15,028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,743 in Cinebench R23 single-core. It also achieves a Passmark single-thread score of 3,468 and a multithread score of 24,873.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo among all tested systems?

A: For Pc Building Simulator, this combination ranks 2217 out of 3002 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the performance spectrum.