Pc Building Simulator

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this CPU/GPU combo in Pc Building Simulator?

A: Low settings deliver the highest frame rates at every resolution, with 230 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. However, Medium settings offer a strong balance, providing 163 FPS at 1080p, 103 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K, which are all comfortably playable.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 36 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that the Ultra preset at 4K is too demanding for this hardware combination.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 230 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 76 FPS. This significant frame rate reduction with increased resolution indicates the GeForce RTX 5060's rendering limits are being reached, rather than the Core Ultra 7 155H's processing power.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1976 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested hardware configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, a delta of 0%, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.1% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is 0.2% behind.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, which is 0.3% ahead, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is also 0.3% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% behind.

Settings Recommendations

The data indicates a clear hierarchy in performance across presets. For players prioritizing the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset is the only option, delivering an average of 230 FPS at 1080p and 145 FPS at 1440p. This preset also yields 76 FPS at 4K, making it the only configuration capable of clearing 60 FPS at that resolution.

The Medium preset represents the most balanced experience. It provides 163 FPS at 1080p, which is a substantial 48 FPS drop from Low but still far above the refresh rate of most high-end monitors. At 1440p, Medium delivers 103 FPS, which is a smooth and responsive experience. The 4K result of 54 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action.

High settings see a significant performance cost. The average frame rate drops to 115 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, and 38 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is particularly weak, falling below 40 FPS and indicating a poor experience for this title.

Ultra settings are the most demanding. The frame rates are 110 FPS at 1080p, 69 FPS at 1440p, and 36 FPS at 4K. The performance gap between High and Ultra is relatively small, with Ultra being only 5 FPS slower at 1080p and 2 FPS slower at 4K, suggesting diminishing returns for the extra visual fidelity.

The best experience is achieved by selecting Medium at 1080p or 1440p. This preset offers a strong balance between visual quality and performance, with frame rates well above 100 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only sensible choice, as it is the only preset that provides a frame rate above 60 FPS, albeit barely.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data reveals a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the system produces 230 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 145 FPS, a 37% drop. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 76 FPS, a 67% reduction from the 1080p baseline.

This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. With Medium settings, the frame rates are 163 FPS at 1080p, 103 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is only 33% of the 1080p result, showing that the GPU's rendering capabilities are being heavily taxed by the increase in pixel count.

The scaling behavior indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the limiting component. If the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU workload would remain similar. Instead, the substantial frame rate drops at higher resolutions point to the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth constraints.

The RTX 5060 has a memory bus width of 128 bit and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, which provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. At 4K, this bandwidth is insufficient to maintain high frame rates, especially with more demanding settings. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is particularly telling, as it suggests the GPU is unable to process the geometry and texture data required at that resolution and quality level.

The scaling data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. At this resolution, the frame rates are high enough for smooth gameplay, and the performance drop from 1080p is manageable. The 4K results, while playable on Low, are not competitive with higher-end GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1976 out of 3002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places it in the 34th percentile of all tested hardware configurations, meaning it outperforms about one-third of all systems but is outperformed by the majority.

This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component benchmarks. The CPU sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a strong performer. The GPU, however, sits at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, which is still above average but not exceptional. The combination of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is limited by its graphics card in this game.

The ranking suggests that Pc Building Simulator is more dependent on GPU performance than CPU performance. The Core Ultra 7 155H's robust multi-core capabilities, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028, are not fully utilized by this simulation title. Instead, the RTX 5060's raw rasterization performance dictates the overall experience.

When compared to other combos, the 1976 rank indicates that many systems with older or less capable CPUs but more powerful GPUs outperform this specific pairing. The data shows that a balanced system with a slightly weaker CPU and a stronger GPU would likely achieve a higher rank in this game.

The combo's position in the lower-mid tier is reinforced by its measured frame rates. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is below the playability threshold, and even the 1440p Ultra result of 69 FPS is not exceptionally high. To achieve a higher rank, a more powerful GPU would be necessary.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of performance in Pc Building Simulator. Its specifications include 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective).

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for this game at 1080p and 1440p, but it may become a limiting factor at 4K with high-resolution textures. The measured frame rates show that the GPU's memory bandwidth is challenged at 4K, where the average FPS drops below 60 on all presets except Low.

The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, includes 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It has 30 RT cores and 120 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, and OpenGL 4.6. The FP32 performance is rated at 19.18 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 119.9 GPixel/s.

The synthetic benchmarks for the RTX 5060 show a Passmark G3D score of 20891 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3628. Its average benchmark score is 26331, placing it at the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 860M, scores 26401, which is 0.3% higher, indicating that the RTX 5060 is closely matched with its direct competitors.

In Pc Building Simulator, the GPU's performance is directly reflected in the measured frame rates. At 1080p Low, the GPU can produce 230 FPS, but this drops to 110 FPS at Ultra, showing a 52% performance penalty for the highest settings. At 4K, the Ultra preset yields only 36 FPS, which is a 84% drop from the 1080p Low result.

The GPU's 145 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector make it a relatively efficient card for its performance class. The suggested PSU of 300 W indicates that it does not require an overly robust power supply. The dual-slot design and 241 mm length are standard for modern GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 230 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. Medium settings produce 163 FPS, with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. High settings yield 115 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 110 FPS.

The 1080p results show a clear performance hierarchy, with Low being 67 FPS faster than Medium and 120 FPS faster than Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at only 5 FPS, suggesting that Ultra offers little benefit over High for this game.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still playable. Low settings produce 145 FPS, which is a 37% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings yield 103 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. High settings average 73 FPS, and Ultra settings average 69 FPS.

The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p, with Low being 42 FPS faster than Medium and 76 FPS faster than Ultra. The High and Ultra presets are within 4 FPS of each other, reinforcing the idea that Ultra is not worth the performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings produce 76 FPS, which is the only 4K preset above 60 FPS. Medium settings yield 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS.

The 4K results show a severe performance impact from the increased resolution. The Low preset is 22 FPS faster than Medium, and 40 FPS faster than Ultra. The difference between High and Ultra is only 2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is completely saturated at this resolution regardless of the quality preset.

The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates on Medium settings or above. At 4K, only the Low preset provides an acceptable frame rate, and even then, it is barely above the 60 FPS threshold.