Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on the assembly and management of PC hardware, presents a unique benchmark scenario for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 890M combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is heavily constrained by its integrated graphics solution, while the CPU demonstrates ample headroom for the game's logic. This analysis breaks down the performance data, examining the scaling behavior, component roles, and practical settings for playable performance.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is stark and immediate, confirming that the AMD Radeon 890M is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces an average of 55 FPS. Moving to 1440p, that average falls to 35 FPS, a reduction of 36%. At 4K, the average plummets to 18 FPS, which is a 67% decrease from the 1080p High result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the number of pixels being rendered directly dictates the frame rate.

The data shows a near-linear relationship between pixel count and performance. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is a 1.78x increase in pixels, and the frame rate drops by a factor of 1.57x. Similarly, moving from 1440p to 4K represents another 2.25x increase in pixels, but the frame rate only drops by a factor of 1.94x. This slight non-linearity suggests that while the GPU is the limiting factor, other system components, such as memory bandwidth, are also being stressed at the highest resolutions.

When analyzing the Low settings preset, the scaling is even more pronounced. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 111 FPS, which is a playable and fluid experience. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces this to 70 FPS, a 37% loss. At 4K Low, the average is 37 FPS, a 67% loss from the 1080p Low baseline. This consistent percentage drop across different settings presets further reinforces that the resolution is the dominant variable affecting performance, with the GPU's fill rate and pixel processing capabilities being the limiting factor.

The conclusion from the resolution scaling data is unambiguous. The AMD Radeon 890M, despite being a modern integrated graphics solution, is insufficient for high-resolution gaming in this title. The 4K results, ranging from 17 to 37 FPS depending on settings, are all below playable thresholds. The 1440p results are marginally better but still struggle to maintain 60 FPS at any setting. Only at 1080p does the system demonstrate the potential for a smooth experience, and even then, only at the Low and Medium presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 890M is the decisive component in this system's gaming performance. Its specifications, including a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, are designed for efficiency within a 15 W TDP envelope. The GPU architecture is RDNA 3.5, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, featuring 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. These are the physical resources that must process every frame, and the benchmark data shows they are simply overwhelmed at higher resolutions.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. This is a critical limitation in a game like Pc Building Simulator, which involves detailed 3D models of components and a fully rendered workshop environment. The lack of dedicated video memory forces the system to utilize system RAM for both the CPU and GPU, increasing latency and reducing effective bandwidth. The memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which is a direct reflection of this shared architecture.

The benchmark scores for the 890M place it in the 45th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 9210. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Vega 8, with a deltaPct of -0.1, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, with a deltaPct of -0.7. This indicates that the 890M is performing at a level comparable to a discrete GTX 960, a card from several generations ago. This context explains why the frame rates in Pc Building Simulator are so low; the GPU's raw compute power is simply not competitive with modern discrete solutions.

The FP32 performance of 5.939 TFLOPS is the theoretical peak, but the practical results are far lower. The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 37 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 590 highlight the GPU's limitations in modern rendering workloads. The pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and texture rate of 185.6 GTexel/s are the theoretical maximums that the 32 ROPs and 64 TMUs can output. However, the 4K data, where the average FPS at High is 18, shows that these rates are not achievable in real-world scenarios due to the shared memory bottleneck and the complexity of the game's scenes.

CPU Role

In contrast to the GPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H appears to be more than capable of handling Pc Building Simulator's CPU demands. The processor features 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This is a high-core-count mobile processor designed for multitasking and productivity, but its gaming performance is also strong. The benchmark data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this configuration.

The CPU's performance percentiles support this assessment. It sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, with a deltaPct of 0, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, with a deltaPct of -0.2. This places the 155H in a competitive position against desktop-class processors, at least in terms of synthetic benchmarks. The multi-core performance, as measured by Cinebench R23, is 15028, which is a strong result for a mobile chip.

For a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU is responsible for physics calculations, game logic, and AI. The 16 cores and 22 threads provide substantial parallel processing power. The L3 cache is 24 MB (shared), and the L2 cache is 2 MB per core, which helps keep frequently accessed data close to the processing units. The memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s, which is the maximum for the dual-channel DDR5 memory controller.

The fact that the FPS scales so predictably with resolution, with no sudden drops or stutters that would indicate a CPU bottleneck, suggests that the 155H is providing frames faster than the GPU can render them. The 1080p Low result of 111 FPS is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery rate for this game. While it is not a record-breaking score, it is more than sufficient, as the GPU is the primary constraint. The data indicates that this processor has significant headroom, and a more powerful discrete GPU would be the next logical upgrade to improve performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 111, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS gaming at 1440p?

A: No. The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 70, but that is at Low settings. At Medium settings, the average drops to 50 FPS, and at High it is 35 FPS, all below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 890M compare to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M has an average benchmark score of 9210, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 has a score of 9273. The deltaPct is -0.7, indicating the 890M is 0.7% slower than the GTX 960 in this benchmark set.

Q: What resolution and settings provide a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS?

A: According to the measured data, only the 1920x1080 Low preset, with an average of 111 FPS, and the 1920x1080 Medium preset, with an average of 79 FPS, deliver frame rates that are comfortably above 60 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 2822 out of 3002 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 6% of all tested systems for Pc Building Simulator.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the 4K Medium preset?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for the 3840x2160 Medium preset is 22 FPS, with a maximum of 30 FPS and an average of 26 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: The average FPS is 17. This is the lowest performance point measured.
• High: The average FPS is 18. This is effectively unplayable.
• Medium: The average FPS is 26, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30 FPS.
• Low: The average FPS is 37. This is the only 4K preset that approaches playability, but it remains below 40 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: The average FPS is 33.
• High: The average FPS is 35.
• Medium: The average FPS is 50, with a minimum of 42 and a maximum of 57 FPS.
• Low: The average FPS is 70. This is the only 1440p preset that exceeds 60 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: The average FPS is 53.
• High: The average FPS is 55.
• Medium: The average FPS is 79, with a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 90 FPS.
• Low: The average FPS is 111. This is the highest performance point measured.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend heavily on the user's display resolution and performance target. For a 1080p display, the Medium preset is the clear recommendation. It provides an average of 79 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS smoothness threshold, and the minimum of 67 FPS ensures that frame drops are unlikely to be noticeable. This preset balances visual quality with performance, offering a significantly better experience than the Low preset (111 FPS) without the visual compromises.

For users with a 1440p display, the situation is more challenging. The Low preset is the only option that provides a consistently playable experience, with an average of 70 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 50 FPS, which may be acceptable for a simulation game where precise timing is less critical, but it is below the ideal threshold. The High and Ultra presets, at 35 and 33 FPS respectively, should be avoided as they will result in a sluggish and unresponsive experience.

At 4K resolution, none of the presets deliver a playable frame rate. The Low preset averages 37 FPS, which is not smooth, and the Medium preset averages only 26 FPS. Users with a 4K display should either lower the resolution to 1440p in the game's settings or accept a significant performance compromise. The data clearly indicates that this integrated GPU is not designed for 4K gaming in this title.

The Ultra preset is not a viable option at any resolution. Even at 1080p, it only manages an average of 53 FPS, which is lower than the Medium preset at 1440p. The performance cost of the Ultra settings does not provide a proportional visual benefit for this hardware. The best experience, balancing visual fidelity and frame rate, is achieved by selecting the Medium preset at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and AMD Radeon 890M ranks 2822 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the bottom 6% of all tested configurations, which is a poor result. It is important to contextualize this rank, as it is a combined score that reflects the overall system capability. The CPU is a strong performer, ranking in the 83rd percentile, but the GPU is the weak link, ranking in the 45th percentile.

This massive discrepancy between the CPU and GPU performance is the defining characteristic of this combo. The CPU is capable of feeding a much more powerful graphics card, but the integrated 890M cannot take advantage of that headroom. The rank of 2822 is a direct result of the GPU's inability to render the game at high resolutions and settings. The system is effectively a high-end CPU paired with a low-end GPU, which is a common configuration for productivity-focused laptops that are not designed for serious gaming.

The implication of this rank is that the system is not suitable for a demanding gaming title like Pc Building Simulator at high settings. The performance is acceptable for 1080p gaming at Low or Medium settings, but the overall experience is constrained. The data suggests that this combo is best suited for non-gaming workloads, such as content creation or software development, where the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads can be fully utilized. For gaming, the results are disappointing, and the system's low rank accurately reflects its limited capabilities in this specific game.