Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title focused on assembling and managing PCs, presents a unique workload that stresses both CPU and GPU in ways distinct from typical action games. The data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a configuration that performs admirably at mainstream resolutions but begins to buckle under the weight of 4K, particularly when visual fidelity is pushed to its limits. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across various settings and resolutions to understand the balance between the processor, graphics card, and the game's demands.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile processor built on the Meteor Lake architecture, featuring a hybrid design with 16 cores and 22 threads. Its base clock operates at 3.80 GHz, which can boost up to 4.80 GHz under load. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded capability, which is a key asset for a simulation game like Pc Building Simulator, where the game logic must track numerous components, compatibility rules, and system temperatures simultaneously. The high boost clock is also beneficial for single-threaded tasks, such as rendering the user interface or processing individual component interactions.

The CPU's performance profile, as indicated by its benchmark scores, shows a strong showing in multi-core workloads. For instance, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 15028, while its single-core score is 1743. This suggests a processor that can handle both the complex simulation calculations and the more straightforward UI interactions with ease. In the context of this game, the CPU is likely to be a primary driver of performance at lower resolutions and graphical settings, where the GPU is not yet the bottleneck.

When looking at how this CPU compares to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is a very competitive part. The avgBenchmarkScore for the Core Ultra 7 155H is 32697. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a deltaPct of 0, indicating nearly identical overall performance. Other competitors like the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (avgScore 32662, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (avgScore 32750, deltaPct -0.2) are also within a hair's breadth. This places the Core Ultra 7 155H in a very tightly contested performance tier, meaning its impact on frame rates in a CPU-bound scenario would be nearly identical to these alternatives.

The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache is another factor that helps in simulation titles, as it allows for faster access to frequently used game data. The 22 threads are particularly valuable for handling background tasks and the game's simulation thread, preventing stutters and maintaining a smooth experience. The data suggests that this CPU provides a robust foundation for Pc Building Simulator, ensuring that the processor is rarely the limiting factor at higher graphical settings, where the GPU takes on more of the workload.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 237 FPS, which is the highest measured for this resolution.

Q: How does the performance drop when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 119. When moving to 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 39 FPS, representing a significant reduction of approximately 67%.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this hardware combination?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 37, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve an average FPS above 100?

A: The combo achieves over 100 FPS at 1920x1080 with High (119 FPS), Medium (168 FPS), and Low (237 FPS) settings, as well as at 2560x1440 with Medium (106 FPS) and Low (150 FPS) settings.

Q: Is the average FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings larger or smaller than the difference between 1440p and 4K at the same settings?

A: At Medium settings, the drop from 1080p (168 FPS) to 1440p (106 FPS) is a decrease of 62 FPS. The drop from 1440p (106 FPS) to 4K (55 FPS) is a decrease of 51 FPS, making the first drop slightly larger.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination is ranked 1800 out of 3002 tested combos for Pc Building Simulator.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions paints a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1080p, the combo is exceptionally fast, with average frame rates ranging from 113 FPS on Ultra to 237 FPS on Low. This high performance suggests that at this resolution, the system is not heavily constrained by the GPU, allowing the CPU's capabilities to shine. The jump to 1440p shows a substantial, but expected, drop in frame rates. For example, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 119 at 1080p to 75 at 1440p, a 37% decrease. This indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor, as the number of pixels it must render increases by roughly 78%.

The most dramatic scaling occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS plummets from 75 to 39, a 48% reduction. This steep drop strongly suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary limiting component at 4K. The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus, which provides a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, are likely being saturated by the higher resolution's demands. The data implies a classic GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the CPU has ample headroom, but the graphics card cannot keep up with the pixel-pushing workload.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. The difference between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 159 FPS (from 237 to 78), while at Ultra settings, the difference is 76 FPS (from 113 to 37). This suggests that the relative performance hit from increasing resolution is more severe when the overall frame rate is already high (at Low settings), but the absolute frame rate at 4K remains low regardless of settings. The game's simulation nature might also mean that at very high frame rates (like 237 FPS), the CPU itself could be nearing its limit, but the overwhelming trend indicates the RTX 4060 is the bottleneck at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand scheme of all tested hardware combinations for Pc Building Simulator, the Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4060 pairing lands at rank 1800 out of 3002. This places it in the 60th percentile of all tested combos, which is a solid, mid-to-upper-tier position. This ranking is a composite measure, reflecting its performance across all resolutions and settings. Given the game's age (released in 2019) and its simulation genre, this ranking is surprisingly mid-pack, suggesting that many other configurations, possibly with stronger GPUs or desktop CPUs, can achieve higher frame rates, especially at 4K.

The combo's rank is likely brought down by its 4K performance. While its 1080p and 1440p results are very strong, the 4K numbers are merely playable, with averages dipping to 37 FPS on Ultra. A higher rank would typically be associated with a GPU that can maintain 60+ FPS at 4K, which the RTX 4060 is not designed for in this title. However, this rank must be viewed in context. The data shows that this is a mobile CPU (the Core Ultra 7 155H is a mobile processor), so this combination might be from a laptop, where thermal and power constraints are more prevalent than in a desktop.

The position is not a poor one; it indicates a balanced system that is excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and capable of smooth gameplay at 1440p. The fact that it is not ranked higher is more a signal of the performance of other, likely more powerful or desktop-class, components in the database rather than a failure of this specific combo. For a user targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank would feel much higher in practice, as the measured FPS data demonstrates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a discrete graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz. For a game like Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is less about complex shader effects and more about rendering a potentially complex 3D environment with multiple monitors and hardware models on screen. The 8 GB VRAM is generally sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it becomes a limiting factor at 4K.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a moderate performance level. Its Passmark G3D score is 19545, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302. The percentileVsAllGpus is 61, indicating it performs better than 61% of all GPUs in the database. This places it as a solid mainstream performer, not a high-end enthusiast card. When paired with the 155H, the system's performance in Pc Building Simulator is good but not top-tier, which is consistent with the combo's 1800th rank.

The VRAM capacity is a critical detail. At 4K, the combination of higher resolution textures and more detailed geometry likely pushes memory usage close to or beyond the 8 GB limit, causing the significant frame rate drops observed. The 128-bit memory bus, while efficient, limits the bandwidth available, which is another constraint at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear trend: the RTX 4060 is a very capable 1080p card and a good 1440p card, but at 4K, its memory subsystem and raw compute power (15.11 TFLOPS FP32) are insufficient to maintain high frame rates in this simulation title.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The provided data gives a detailed look at performance across 12 distinct scenarios.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): The results are excellent. At Low settings, the average FPS is 237. At Medium, it averages 168 FPS with a minimum of 143 and a maximum of 193. High settings produce an average of 119 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 113 FPS. This shows a very playable experience at all settings, with even the most demanding preset maintaining over 100 FPS.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): Performance remains strong. Low settings average 150 FPS. Medium settings average 106 FPS (min 90, max 122). High settings average 75 FPS, and Ultra settings average 71 FPS. This is a solid 1440p experience, with only the Ultra preset dipping below the 75 FPS threshold, though it remains smooth.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Performance drops significantly. Low settings average 78 FPS. Medium settings average 55 FPS (min 47, max 64). High settings average 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 37 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe, confirming the GPU as the bottleneck. Only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS, while the higher presets fall into a range that may feel less fluid.

The data highlights that the step from Medium to High at 4K results in a 16 FPS drop (from 55 to 39), which is a 29% reduction. The step from High to Ultra at 4K is smaller, only 2 FPS (from 39 to 37), suggesting diminishing returns from the additional graphical features. This pattern indicates that at 4K, the GPU is struggling to process the base workload, and extra settings have a relatively smaller impact.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. At 113 FPS average, it provides a fully smooth and immersive experience without any meaningful performance compromise. The jump from High to Ultra only costs 6 FPS, making the visual upgrade free in practical terms. This allows players to enjoy the game with all features enabled.

For 1440p, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 106 FPS average, it is exceptionally smooth and high-refresh-ready. While High and Ultra presets still provide playable frame rates (75 and 71 FPS respectively), Medium ensures a consistently high frame rate that is more resilient to demanding scenes. The data shows that the jump from Medium to High costs 31 FPS, which is a significant price for the visual fidelity gain.

For 4K, the recommendation is more nuanced. The Low preset is the only one that achieves an average above 60 FPS, at 78 FPS. If a 60 FPS target is desired, Low is the only viable option. The Medium preset, at 55 FPS, is playable but may exhibit occasional dips to 47 FPS. For a cinematic or screenshot-oriented experience, the High and Ultra presets (39 and 37 FPS) are options, but they lack the fluidity for comfortable gameplay. The data suggests that for a 4K experience, players should either accept Low settings for smoothness or Medium for a visual compromise, as the high presets do not provide a smooth experience.