Pc Building Simulator

FAQ

Q: What is the measured performance of this combo in Pc Building Simulator at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile delivers an average of 176 FPS. This is the lowest average among the four tested settings at this resolution, though it remains well above typical display refresh rates.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 Mobile compare to its nearest rivals in general GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4090 Mobile scores an average of 43667 in benchmark tests, placing it 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 and 0.9% ahead of both the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile and Quadro M6000 24 GB. It trails the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by 0.9%. This places the GPU in the 84th percentile of all tested graphics cards.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to comparable processors?

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028. In average benchmark scores, it sits virtually tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (0% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.1% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (0.2% behind). The CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile of all processors tested.

Q: Does this system maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, though with diminishing returns at higher quality presets. At 3840x2160, the combo averages 61 FPS on High settings, 86 FPS on Medium, and 122 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS average, which is still technically playable but noticeably less smooth than the other settings.

Q: What are the memory specifications of this CPU-GPU pairing?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's memory clock runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective data rate.

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

A: This particular CPU-GPU combination ranks 908th out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator, placing it in the top quarter of all configurations evaluated.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. Its 16 GB GDDR6 memory pool, paired with a 256-bit bus, delivers 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves crucial for handling texture-heavy simulation workloads at high resolutions. The memory operates at 2250 MHz with an effective data rate of 18 Gbps, and the GPU's pixel rate of 189.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 515.3 GTexel/s provide substantial fill-rate headroom for rendering dense scenes.

The GPU's compute capabilities are extensive: 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. Tensor cores number 304, and ray tracing cores total 76, enabling DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) features. Floating-point performance reaches 32.98 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations, giving the card considerable flexibility in both traditional rasterization and compute-heavy effects. The boost clock of 1695 MHz (with a 1335 MHz base) allows the card to maintain high throughput under sustained load, while the 120 W TDP reflects the mobile design constraints.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's role is decisive at higher resolutions. Benchmark results show that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 58 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it rises to 176 FPS. The scaling pattern suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, which aligns with the card's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The GPU's average benchmark score of 43667 places it narrowly ahead of the Quadro M6000 line and RTX 5050 Mobile, indicating that despite its mobile form factor, it competes with desktop-class workstation cards in raw compute.

The 16 GB frame buffer is particularly relevant for a simulation game where users often render complex shop interiors with multiple monitor setups and detailed component models. The memory bandwidth of 576.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and asset loading do not introduce stutter, which the measured FPS data supports—the Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 73 FPS and maximum of 99 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths, while Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 provide legacy API coverage that simulation titles often rely upon.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H represents the Meteor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 7 nm process. It contains 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and the CPU connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics provide a fallback display output, though the discrete RTX 4090 Mobile handles all gaming workloads.

The CPU's benchmark results paint a picture of balanced performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 15028 multi-core and 1743 single-core. The PassMark suite shows strong multi-threaded capability with a multithread score of 24873 and a single-thread score of 3468. More specialized workloads reveal its character: data compression scores 277353, floating-point math reaches 63703, and integer math hits 86870. The CPU's average benchmark score of 32697 places it in the 83rd percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0% delta) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.1% delta).

In Pc Building Simulator, the CPU's contribution is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 345 FPS average, while at 4K Low it drops to 122 FPS. This spread indicates that at 1080p, the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to saturate the GPU's capabilities, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the limiting factor. The CPU's 22 threads handle the simulation's game logic, shop management, and component assembly physics without becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the strong minimum frame rates at Medium settings: 222 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K.

The 28 W TDP suggests that this processor is designed for efficiency in mobile form factors, yet its boost clock of 4.80 GHz allows it to deliver responsive performance when needed. The 24 MB shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed simulation data close to the cores, reducing memory latency. For a game like Pc Building Simulator, where the CPU must track numerous state changes as users assemble and disassemble systems, the thread count and clock speed provide ample headroom, as the measured FPS data confirms that even at Ultra settings, the system never drops below playable thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its peak performance envelope. Low settings produce an average of 345 FPS, which represents the maximum throughput this pairing can achieve. Medium settings reduce this to 262 FPS, with a minimum of 222 and maximum of 301 FPS, showing consistent frame pacing. High settings average 185 FPS, while Ultra settings average 176 FPS. The relatively small gap between High and Ultra (9 FPS) suggests diminishing returns at the top end of the quality spectrum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale predictably. Low settings average 233 FPS, Medium averages 165 FPS with a range of 140-190 FPS, High averages 117 FPS, and Ultra averages 111 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at this resolution costs only 6 FPS, indicating that the GPU handle's additional visual effects with minimal performance penalty. The Medium preset's minimum of 140 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes dominant. Low settings average 122 FPS, more than halving the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 and maximum of 99 FPS. High settings average 61 FPS, and Ultra settings average 58 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 36 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is only 3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset pushes the GPU to its limits without substantial visual benefit in this title.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset shows the most balanced performance profile, with recorded minimum and maximum values that indicate stable frame delivery. At 1080p Medium, the range is 222-301 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 140-190 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 73-99 FPS. These ranges demonstrate that the system avoids major frame drops, which is important for a simulation game where users spend significant time in menu-driven build interfaces that can be sensitive to stutter.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and RTX 4090 Mobile combination ranks 908th out of 3723 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the system in the top 24.4% of all configurations, which is notable given the game's simulation genre typically does not stress hardware as heavily as action titles. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 83rd percentile standing and the GPU's 84th percentile standing, suggesting that neither component dramatically outweighs the other in this workload.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a 0% delta from the Ultra 7 155H's 32697, indicating near-identical overall compute capability. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 (0.2% behind). These tight margins show that the Ultra 7 155H sits in a competitive performance band, and its specific ranking in Pc Building Simulator likely stems from how the game utilizes multi-threaded workloads.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090 Mobile's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, 0.8% behind), RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, 0.9% behind), and RTX A6000 (44075, 0.9% ahead). The GPU's 84th percentile ranking reinforces that it is a high-end mobile part, but the combo's 908th overall rank out of 3723 suggests that many configurations with more powerful desktop CPUs or GPUs outperform it. The rank also implies that Pc Building Simulator does not heavily favor this specific pairing, as the game's modest system requirements mean that even mid-range setups can achieve high frame rates.

The data indicates that this combo's rank is respectable but not elite. The 908th position places it comfortably in the upper quartile, and given that the game is a simulation title rather than a demanding AAA shooter, the ranking reflects that the combo provides ample performance for smooth gameplay at most settings and resolutions. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation, as even the most demanding preset (4K Ultra) maintains an average above 58 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Pc Building Simulator. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 176 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for any display. The step down to High saves only 9 FPS (185 FPS), making Ultra the preferred choice at this resolution since the performance cost is minimal. Medium at 262 FPS offers headroom for users with high refresh rate monitors, but the visual fidelity loss is unnecessary when Ultra maintains such high frame rates.

At 1440p, Ultra averages 111 FPS, which remains smooth for most gaming scenarios. High settings at 117 FPS offer a marginal improvement, but the 6 FPS difference does not justify reducing visual quality. Medium at 165 FPS provides a substantial boost for users with 144 Hz or higher displays, and the minimum of 140 FPS ensures consistent performance. For competitive play or maximum fluidity, Medium is the recommended preset at this resolution.

At 4K, the decision becomes more nuanced. Ultra averages 58 FPS, which is playable but close to the threshold where frame pacing issues become noticeable. High averages 61 FPS, a 3 FPS improvement that is within measurement error but suggests slightly less GPU stress. Medium averages 86 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS, providing a significantly smoother experience. Given that Pc Building Simulator is a simulation game where visual detail matters less than in action titles, Medium at 4K offers the best balance between image quality and performance, with the 73 FPS minimum ensuring no drastic drops during complex build scenes.

Low settings across all resolutions produce frame rates (345 FPS at 1080p, 233 FPS at 1440p, 122 FPS at 4K) that exceed display capabilities for most users, but the visual compromise is substantial. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this game, as it consistently delivers frame rates at least 50% higher than Ultra while maintaining acceptable visual quality. The minimum frame rates at Medium (222 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, 73 FPS at 4K) demonstrate that this preset provides the most stable experience across the board.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 345 at 1080p to 233 at 1440p (a 32.5% reduction) and then to 122 at 4K (a 47.6% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, since the CPU's frame production capability at 1080p Low (345 FPS) far exceeds what the GPU can render at higher pixel counts.

At Medium settings, the scaling follows a similar pattern: 262 FPS at 1080p, 165 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction), and 86 FPS at 4K (47.9% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across Low and Medium suggest that the GPU's fill-rate and memory bandwidth constraints dominate at higher resolutions, with the CPU maintaining adequate headroom. The Medium preset's minimum frame rates show the same trend: 222 FPS at 1080p, 140 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K, each representing roughly a 36-48% reduction.

At High settings, the scaling becomes more pronounced: 185 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p (36.8% reduction), and 61 FPS at 4K (47.9% reduction from 1440p). The Ultra preset follows suit: 176 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p (36.9% reduction), and 58 FPS at 4K (47.7% reduction). The near-identical percentage drops across all settings indicate that resolution scaling is independent of quality preset, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

The pattern strongly suggests that the RTX 4090 Mobile's 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 32.98 TFLOPS compute throughput determine the frame rate ceiling as resolution increases. The CPU's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 22 threads provide sufficient feeding capability at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS, but cannot compensate for the GPU's rendering load at 4K. The data indicates that for users targeting 4K, the Medium preset is the most efficient choice, as it maintains a 86 FPS average while the GPU still has headroom above the 60 FPS threshold, whereas Ultra pushes the GPU to its limit at 58 FPS.