Pc Building Simulator

Pc Building Simulator, a simulation title from 2019, presents an interesting case study for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination. The benchmark data reveals a system that is profoundly capable, yet its performance characteristics shift dramatically depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to understand the distinct roles the CPU and GPU play in this specific simulation environment, and how this combo ranks against the broader database of tested configurations.

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 Intel's Meteor Lake architecture, utilizing a 7 nm process. It features a hybrid configuration of 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This core configuration is complemented by a 24 MB shared L3 cache, which is substantial for handling simulation logic. In a game like Pc Building Simulator, the CPU is typically the primary driver of game state calculations, tracking component compatibility, thermal dynamics, and system power draw. The benchmark results strongly suggest this processor has ample headroom for these tasks.

At 1080p resolution, the data shows the CPU's strength. With Low settings, the system achieves an average of 337 FPS, a figure that indicates the processor is capable of feeding the GPU with an immense number of frames. Even at the High preset, the average remains a very high 169 FPS. This performance is consistent with a CPU that is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The Core Ultra 7 155H's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a Passmark multithread score of 24873, place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, confirming its high-end status. Its nearest rivals, like the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, show near-identical average benchmark scores, with delta percentages of 0 and 0.1 respectively, indicating a tightly contested performance tier.

However, the CPU's influence wanes as resolution increases. The frame rate drops from 337 FPS at 1080p Low to 111 FPS at 4K Low. This 226 FPS difference is not due to a failing CPU, but rather to the increasing workload placed on the GPU. In Pc Building Simulator, the core simulation loop—managing the inventory, case fans, and power supply calculations—is not overwhelmingly complex. The 16-core, 22-thread configuration provides more than enough parallel processing power to run the simulation smoothly. The Passmark data encryption score of 16358 and floating point math score of 63703 further illustrate the processor's computational muscle, which is far beyond what this simulation requires. The processor's performance is so robust that it effectively disappears as a limiting factor, allowing the GPU to dictate the final frame rate based on resolution and visual fidelity.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a powerhouse desktop GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. It is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The GPU's core clocks are a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz. With 9728 shading units and 76 RT cores, the RTX 4080 is designed for high-resolution, high-fidelity gaming. In this game, its role is to render the 3D components, the PC case, and the surrounding workshop environment.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in performance scaling. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 53 FPS, while at 4K Low, it jumps to 111 FPS. This 58 FPS difference is directly attributable to the GPU's workload. The RTX 4080's performance percentile of 86 and an average benchmark score of 54247 place it near the top of the GPU hierarchy. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, has a deltaPct of only 0.1%, meaning the two are effectively performance equals in this database. The RTX 4080's compute capabilities, such as a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739, are immense.

The 16 GB VRAM buffer is a key asset. Even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the game's textures and geometry for the various PC components are unlikely to exceed this limit, preventing texture swapping and stuttering. The memory clock of 1400 MHz, effective 22.4 Gbps, ensures that data can be fed to the GPU cores quickly. The frame rates we see, such as 106 FPS at 1440p High and 79 FPS at 4K Medium, show a GPU that scales predictably with resolution. The transition from 1080p to 4K at High settings sees the average FPS drop from 169 to 56, a 113 FPS reduction that underscores the significant rendering load increase at higher pixel counts. This is a clear sign that the RTX 4080 is the component that defines the performance ceiling in this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 337 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K resolution with the Ultra preset?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the combo averages 53 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target for smooth play.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a drop from 106 FPS at High to 101 FPS at Ultra at 2560x1440 resolution, a modest 5 FPS difference.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 53 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra quality preset.

Q: How much faster is the 1080p Low setting compared to the 4K Ultra setting?

A: The 1080p Low setting averages 337 FPS, while the 4K Ultra setting averages 53 FPS. This represents a 284 FPS difference, or roughly 6.4 times higher performance at the lower resolution and settings.

Q: Does the RTX 4080's performance in this game align with its overall benchmark standing?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and its in-game performance at 1080p is exceptionally high, confirming its top-tier status.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Pc Building Simulator, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds a rank of 908 out of 3002 combos. This places it in the top 30% of all tested systems. This ranking is a holistic measure that likely considers performance across various resolutions and settings. Given the extreme frame rates seen at 1080p, it might seem surprising that the overall rank is not higher. However, the rank is a composite of all measured scenarios, including the more demanding 4K Ultra setting where the system averages 53 FPS.

The data suggests that while this system is exceptionally fast, it is not the absolute best configuration for this game. Other combos in the database may feature even more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can maintain higher frame rates at 4K. The 908th rank indicates that there are 907 other combinations that achieve a better overall performance profile in Pc Building Simulator. The system's performance is heavily weighted by the GPU, and while the RTX 4080 is a high-end card, it is not the ultimate option available. The Core Ultra 7 155H, despite its excellent multi-core performance, is a mobile processor, and its performance in this desktop-centric benchmark is solid but not record-breaking. The combo's rank reflects a balanced, high-performance system that is more than adequate for the simulation, but it does not dethrone the top-tier configurations that likely use flagship desktop CPUs and GPUs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the user's display resolution and performance preference. The data provides clear guidance for achieving a smooth experience. For a 60 FPS target, 4K resolution is only viable with the Medium preset, which averages 79 FPS. The High preset at 4K drops to 56 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a completely fluid experience. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 53 FPS, is borderline and may be acceptable for a simulation game where twitch reflexes are not required.

At 1440p, the system has significant headroom. The High preset averages 106 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 101 FPS. Both offer a smooth experience, and the 5 FPS difference between them makes the Ultra preset the better choice for visual quality without a meaningful performance penalty. The Medium preset at 151 FPS is unnecessary unless the user has a very high refresh rate monitor. At 1080p, the system is overkill for most displays. The High preset at 169 FPS and the Ultra preset at 161 FPS are both excellent, but even the Low preset at 337 FPS is playable. For the best visual experience, the Ultra preset at 1080p is recommended, as it still provides a frame rate far above the refresh rate of standard 144Hz monitors. The "best experience" in this context is the highest quality preset that maintains a stable frame rate above 60 FPS. Therefore, for 4K users, Medium is the recommended setting; for 1440p and 1080p users, Ultra is the clear recommendation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS for this combo across all tested resolutions and settings. The data set includes minimum and maximum FPS for the Medium preset only.

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 337 FPS average.
• Medium: 239 FPS average, with a minimum of 203 FPS and a maximum of 275 FPS.
• High: 169 FPS average.
• Ultra: 161 FPS average.

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 213 FPS average.
• Medium: 151 FPS average, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS.
• High: 106 FPS average.
• Ultra: 101 FPS average.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 111 FPS average.
• Medium: 79 FPS average, with a minimum of 67 FPS and a maximum of 91 FPS.
• High: 56 FPS average.
• Ultra: 53 FPS average.

The data shows a consistent pattern of diminishing returns as settings increase. For example, at 1440p, moving from Low to Medium costs 62 FPS, while moving from High to Ultra only costs 5 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset is highly optimized, or that the simulation's rendering is not significantly more complex at that level. The minimum FPS values for the Medium preset are also informative, showing that the frame rate is relatively stable, with the lowest minimum being 67 FPS at 4K, which is still a playable rate.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K provides critical insight into the system's bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 169 at 1080p to 106 at 1440p and finally to 56 at 4K. This represents a 66.8% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's workload in Pc Building Simulator is relatively constant regardless of resolution; it is the GPU that must render an increasing number of pixels. The RTX 4080's rendering load quadruples from 1080p to 4K, which explains the proportional decrease in frame rate.

The scaling is not perfectly linear, however. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by 63, and from 1440p to 4K, it drops by 50. This non-linearity could be due to the game's engine and how it handles the increased pixel count, or it could be related to memory bandwidth. The RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, which is substantial but can still become a limiting factor at very high resolutions with demanding textures. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset (53 FPS) is only 3 FPS slower than the 4K High preset (56 FPS) suggests that the GPU is nearing its performance limit at this resolution, and the difference between High and Ultra settings is minimal. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4080 is the definitive limiting component, and the CPU's role is entirely secondary. The data implies that to achieve higher frame rates at 4K, a more powerful GPU than the RTX 4080 would be required.