Pc Building Simulator

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread mobile processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 28 W TDP. The CPU's cache configuration includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 24 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with a dual-channel bus providing 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1743 in single-core, while hitting 24873 in PassMark's multithread test. Its overall average benchmark score is 32697, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (+0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (-0.4%).

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

The Core Ultra 7 155H provides substantial processing power for a simulation title like Pc Building Simulator, which relies heavily on logic simulation, inventory management, and system assembly calculations. With 16 cores and 22 threads, the CPU can handle both background tasks and the game's primary simulation loop without creating a bottleneck. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz is particularly relevant for single-threaded performance, as simulation games often have a primary game thread that benefits from high clock speeds. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1743 indicates strong per-thread performance, which translates to responsive menu navigation and quick part-installation feedback in the game.

The multi-core capabilities are equally important here. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028, combined with the PassMark multithread score of 24873, shows that the CPU can manage the game's complex component compatibility checks and power draw calculations efficiently. In Pc Building Simulator, the game must simulate dozens of individual parts, their thermal outputs, power requirements, and physical dimensions simultaneously. The 22 threads allow the game engine to distribute these calculations across multiple logical processors, preventing frame hitches when the player adds a new GPU or CPU to their virtual build.

Compared to its nearest rivals, this CPU sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 on average, which is essentially identical to the 155H's 32697. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is marginally ahead at 32662, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F trails slightly at 32750. These deltas are all within 0.4%, meaning the 155H's computational power is squarely in the mainstream mobile segment. For a game like Pc Building Simulator, this level of CPU performance is more than adequate, as the game's visual requirements are modest compared to AAA shooters or open-world titles.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus helps feed the game's data structures, which include detailed component specifications and 3D models. The 24 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for keeping frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing latency when the game checks compatibility between parts. The PassMark data compression score of 277353 and integer math score of 86870 further indicate that the CPU can handle the game's save-file compression and arithmetic-heavy simulations without breaking a sweat.

At 1080p with Low settings, the game reports an average FPS of 337. This very high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings. Even at 1440p Low, the average FPS remains at 213, which is far above what any monitor can display at typical refresh rates. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its benchmark scores, confirms that it provides ample headroom for this simulation genre, where the primary demand is on consistent logic processing rather than raw graphical output.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is a high-end laptop GPU based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 7424 shading units, 232 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 58 ray tracing cores and 232 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1290 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's FP32 performance is rated at 24.72 TFLOPS, with a texture rate of 386.3 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s. Its 110 W TDP is typical for a high-performance mobile part.

In the context of Pc Building Simulator, the RTX 4080 Mobile is overkill for the game's visual demands. The game's 3D environments, while detailed, do not require the same level of shader complexity as modern action games. Nevertheless, the GPU's specifications determine how well it can handle the game's rendering at high resolutions and settings. The 12 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as even at 4K Ultra, the game does not approach memory limits. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and scene rendering are smooth, even when the player is rotating the camera around a fully assembled custom PC.

The GPU's benchmark results show a PassMark G3D score of 24926, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 38135, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 at 38299 (-0.4%), the RTX 5080 Mobile at 38349 (-0.6%), the RTX 4070 at 37648 (+1.3%), and the Tesla P4 at 37628 (+1.3%). These deltas are minor, indicating that the RTX 4080 Mobile sits in a competitive performance band. For Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is to maintain high frame rates at high resolutions, and the measured data shows it does so effectively.

At 4K Ultra, the game runs at 53 FPS average, which drops from the 1080p Ultra average of 161 FPS. This scaling highlights the GPU's workload at higher resolutions. The GPU's 58 ray tracing cores are not heavily utilized in this simulation game, as the game does not implement demanding ray-traced effects. However, the rasterization performance, driven by the 80 ROPs and 232 TMUs, is what pushes the frame rates at 1440p and 1080p. The boost clock of 1665 MHz ensures that the GPU can sustain high throughput during extended gaming sessions without thermal throttling, which is crucial for maintaining consistent frame times in a game where the player may spend long periods fine-tuning their virtual builds.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides clear insight into how this CPU+GPU combo scales with increasing graphical load. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 337, which is extremely high and indicates that the GPU is not the bottleneck at this setting. Moving to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops to 213, a reduction of 37%. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 111, which is a 67% drop from 1080p Low. This scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the GPU is becoming more utilized as resolution increases, but the CPU still has headroom to push higher frame rates if needed.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similar but with lower absolute values. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 239, dropping to 151 at 1440p Medium (a 37% reduction) and 79 at 4K Medium (a 67% reduction from 1080p). The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows 203 at 1080p, 128 at 1440p, and 67 at 4K, indicating that frame time consistency scales proportionally with resolution. This suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component at Medium settings, as the CPU can maintain high frame rates but the GPU's rendering workload increases with pixel count.

High settings show a slightly different pattern. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 169, dropping to 106 at 1440p High (37% reduction) and 56 at 4K High (67% reduction from 1080p). The drop from 1440p High to 4K High is 47%, which is significant but not unexpected given the 2.25x pixel count increase. At Ultra settings, the pattern holds: 1080p Ultra averages 161 FPS, 1440p Ultra averages 101 FPS, and 4K Ultra averages 53 FPS. The consistent ~37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and ~67% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU combo has massive headroom, with even Ultra settings achieving 161 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains highly playable, with all settings above 100 FPS except Ultra at 101 FPS. At 4K, the system becomes GPU-bound, with Ultra dipping to 53 FPS and High at 56 FPS. The frame rate drops are proportional to pixel count, confirming that the RTX 4080 Mobile's rendering throughput is the constraint at 4K, while the Core Ultra 7 155H provides sufficient processing power to avoid CPU bottlenecks even at the highest frame rates observed.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile ranks 1188 out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the top 32% of all combinations tested, which is a solid position but not at the very top. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 83rd percentile performance and the GPU's 81st percentile performance. In a game like Pc Building Simulator, where the graphical demands are moderate, the combo's ranking is influenced more by the GPU's ability to handle high resolutions and settings than by raw CPU power.

The rank of 1188 out of 3723 means that there are 2535 combos that perform worse and 1187 that perform better. This position is respectable for a mobile setup, considering that many higher-ranked combos likely use desktop-class components. The combo's performance in the measured FPS data shows that it can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming at high frame rates, which is the sweet spot for most users. The 4K performance is playable but not ideal for Ultra settings, which likely contributes to its mid-tier ranking.

Compared to the nearest rival CPUs, the combo's rank is consistent with the CPU's performance tier. The Intel Core i5-14600T, which has nearly identical average benchmark scores, would likely produce similar rankings when paired with the same GPU. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which are within 0.4% of the 155H's CPU score, would also yield comparable combo rankings. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the RTX 4070 and Tesla P4, are within 1.3% of the RTX 4080 Mobile's average score, so swapping the GPU for one of these would likely shift the combo rank by a small margin.

The data indicates that this combo is well-balanced for Pc Building Simulator, with neither component severely bottlenecking the other. The CPU's multi-core performance ensures that the game's simulation logic runs smoothly, while the GPU's high memory bandwidth and shading unit count deliver strong frame rates at 1440p. The rank of 1188 out of 3723 is a good indicator that this combo offers a capable experience for the game, though users seeking the absolute highest 4K frame rates would need to look at higher-performing combos.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all settings provide an excellent experience, with even Ultra achieving 161 FPS average. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 239 FPS average with a minimum of 203 FPS, which is far above the refresh rate of most monitors and provides a very smooth experience. For users with high-refresh-rate displays (144Hz or higher), the Medium or High presets at 1080p are ideal, as they deliver 239 FPS and 169 FPS respectively, leaving plenty of headroom for frame time spikes.

At 1440p, the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 151 FPS and a minimum of 128 FPS. This ensures that even in complex scenes with many components visible, the frame rate stays above 120 FPS. The High preset at 1440p averages 106 FPS, which is still excellent for most displays, but the Medium preset's 151 FPS offers more headroom for maintaining smoothness. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 101 FPS, which is playable but may show occasional dips below 100 FPS in demanding scenes.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 79 FPS with a minimum of 67 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the minimum FPS of 67 ensures that there are no significant stutters. The High preset at 4K averages 56 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay, and the Ultra preset at 53 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience. The Low preset at 4K averages 111 FPS, but the visual quality reduction is significant for this type of game where reading component details on screen is important.

The data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for this combo across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, 239 FPS is overkill but demonstrates the system's capability. At 1440p Medium, 151 FPS provides a smooth experience on high-refresh monitors. At 4K Medium, 79 FPS is comfortable for most users. The Ultra preset only makes sense at 1080p, where 161 FPS is still very high, but the visual differences between Medium and Ultra in a game like Pc Building Simulator are likely minimal given the game's art style. Therefore, the recommendation is to use Medium settings for the best overall experience, with High as a viable alternative at 1080p and 1440p if users prefer slightly better visuals.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra with this combo?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 161, which is very high and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Yes, at 4K Medium settings, the average FPS is 79 with a minimum of 67 FPS, providing a smooth experience. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 53 FPS, which is playable but less consistent.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has an average benchmark score of 32707, which is essentially the same as the 155H's 32697.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s from 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. This bandwidth is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, as seen in the measured FPS data.

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

A: The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are proportional to pixel count, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU has enough headroom to push higher frame rates if the GPU could render faster.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combos in this game?

A: This combo ranks 1188 out of 3723 combos tested, placing it in the top 32% of all combinations for Pc Building Simulator.