Pc Building Simulator

# Pc Building Simulator — Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + AMD Radeon RX 7600

This combination of Intel's 20-core Core Ultra 7 265 and AMD's Radeon RX 7600 produces a fascinating split personality in Pc Building Simulator. At 1080p, the system delivers exceptionally high frame rates that suggest a CPU-bound scenario, while at 4K, the frame rates collapse in a pattern that points squarely at the GPU as the primary constraint. The data reveals a system that is remarkably capable at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain playable performance at the highest settings, with the measured average FPS ranging from 226 at 1080p Low down to 35 at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low, the system produces 226 FPS average, which drops to 142 FPS at 1440p Low — a reduction of 84 FPS. Moving to 4K Low, the average falls further to 74 FPS. This scaling pattern, where doubling the pixel count roughly halves the frame rate, is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario at higher resolutions. The 1080p to 1440p transition at Low settings shows a 37% performance drop, while the 1440p to 4K transition at Low settings shows a 48% drop — both consistent with the GPU struggling to fill more pixels.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The system delivers 113 FPS at 1080p, 71 FPS at 1440p, and only 37 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result represents a 67% reduction from 1080p High, indicating that the RX 7600's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus become increasingly taxed as resolution climbs. The Ultra preset tells a similar story: 107 FPS at 1080p, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is barely above the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for playable frame rates.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's 20 cores and 5.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed, as evidenced by the very high frame rates that exceed what most displays can show. However, the steep decline at 4K implies that the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and render output units are overwhelmed by the pixel count. The RX 7600's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate are simply insufficient for 4K gaming at this title's settings. The frame rate behavior across resolutions points to a system where the GPU becomes the limiting component at 1440p and above, while the CPU retains headroom at all tested resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience for this combination. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 160 FPS average with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The jump from Low to Medium costs 66 FPS (from 226 to 160), but the visual quality improvement is substantial. The High preset at 1080p still delivers 113 FPS, which remains smooth for most displays, while Ultra drops to 107 FPS — a minimal additional cost over High.

At 1440p, the Medium preset produces 101 FPS average with 86 FPS minimum and 116 FPS maximum. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, as it maintains frame rates above 100 FPS while offering better visual fidelity than Low. The High preset at 1440p drops to 71 FPS, which is still playable but represents a meaningful reduction in smoothness. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 68 FPS, barely different from High, suggesting diminishing returns at this resolution. The Low preset at 1440p delivers 142 FPS, but the visual compromise is likely too severe for most users.

At 4K, the situation is more challenging. The Medium preset produces 53 FPS average with 45 FPS minimum and 61 FPS maximum. This is the only 4K preset that maintains an average above 50 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays. The High preset at 4K drops to 37 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced simulation gameplay but risks noticeable stuttering. The Low preset at 4K delivers 74 FPS, which is smooth but sacrifices significant visual detail. The Ultra preset at 4K produces 35 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target most gamers prefer and may feel sluggish.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests Medium at 1440p as the optimal balance, delivering 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS. This preset provides smooth gameplay while retaining reasonable visual quality. For users with 1080p displays, the High preset at 113 FPS offers an excellent experience without the need to drop to Medium. At 4K, users should accept Medium at 53 FPS as the practical ceiling for this hardware combination.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 brings substantial processing power to this simulation title. With 20 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz, this Arrow Lake-S architecture processor is well-equipped for the complex calculations that simulation games typically require. The CPU's 30 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample buffering for game logic and asset streaming. The 3 nm process node and 17,800 million transistors give it a strong foundation for sustained performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its capabilities. In Cinebench R23, it achieves 42,216 multi-core and 5,960 single-core points. PassMark multithread score is 49,682, with single-thread at 4,689. These scores place the CPU at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is in the top 7% of processors tested. The nearest rivals show tight competition: the AMD EPYC 4464P scores 64,823 average (0.3% higher), while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 64,438 (0.3% lower). This close grouping suggests that CPU performance is not a differentiator in this game at the tested settings.

The data implies that the CPU is not the limiting factor in Pc Building Simulator for this combo. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 226 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, indicating the CPU can push frame rates well above 200 FPS when the GPU is not stressed. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is clearly bottlenecked at 35 FPS, the CPU's role is to maintain game logic and physics calculations, which it does without apparent issue. The 20 threads may be particularly beneficial for simulation games that often use multiple threads for world simulation, AI, and resource management.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2,060 out of 3,002 tested combos in Pc Building Simulator. This places the combo in the 31st percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 69% of tested combos perform better in this game. The ranking suggests that while the individual components are capable — the CPU at the 93rd percentile and the GPU at the 57th percentile — the combination does not boost to the top tier in this specific title.

The ranking likely reflects the GPU's position as the weaker link in this pairing. The RX 7600's 57th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it is slightly above average but not exceptional. In contrast, the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking is near the top of the performance spectrum. This mismatch creates a system where the CPU has significant headroom that the GPU cannot fully utilize, particularly at higher resolutions. The combo's rank of 2,060 out of 3,002 suggests that many other combinations — likely those with more powerful GPUs paired with slightly weaker CPUs — outperform this setup in Pc Building Simulator.

The measured frame rate data supports this interpretation. At 1080p, where CPU performance matters more, the combo delivers excellent results. But at 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent, and the system falls behind what a more balanced or GPU-heavy combination might achieve. The ranking indicates that users seeking higher performance in this game would benefit more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade, as the Core Ultra 7 265 is already near the top of CPU performance charts.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the component most responsible for the frame rate results in this game. Built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, this GPU features 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz provide solid computational throughput, while the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 339.8 GTexel/s texture rate are specified in the data.

The GPU's benchmark scores show a mixed picture. In PassMark G3D, it scores 16,634, placing it at the 57th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (0.2% higher), AMD Radeon Pro 560X (0.6% lower), AMD Radeon 680M (0.7% higher), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (0.7% lower). This tight grouping indicates that the RX 7600 is a mid-range GPU whose performance is closely matched by several competitors. The DirectX 12 PassMark score of 58 and DirectX 11 score of 172 show moderate capability, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 88,051 and Vulkan score of 34,401 provide additional context on compute performance.

The GPU's role as the bottleneck at higher resolutions is clearly evident in the frame rate data. At 1080p, the GPU can produce 226 FPS at Low settings, but this drops to 74 FPS at 4K Low — a 67% reduction. The 8 GB VRAM capacity and 128-bit memory bus are likely contributing factors, as 4K textures and higher resolutions demand more memory bandwidth and capacity. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth may become insufficient at 4K, causing the GPU to spend more time fetching data from memory rather than processing graphics. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are also limiting at 4K, where the GPU must fill four times as many pixels as at 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: The measured data shows that 1440p Medium delivers 101 FPS average with 86 FPS minimum, while 4K Medium drops to 53 FPS average. For consistent 60+ FPS, 1440p Medium or 1080p Ultra (107 FPS) are the recommended choices.

Q: Why does the frame rate drop so significantly from 1080p to 4K?

A: The RX 7600's 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 64 render output units become increasingly taxed as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU must process four times as many pixels as at 1080p, overwhelming its 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 performance.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 2,060 out of 3,002 tested combos, placing it in the 31st percentile. The CPU ranks at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 57th percentile, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance in this game?

A: The data shows the CPU is not the bottleneck at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 226 FPS, indicating CPU headroom. The GPU becomes the limiting component at 1440p and especially at 4K, where frame rates drop below 60 FPS even at Medium settings.

Q: What settings should I use for 4K gaming with this hardware?

A: The only 4K preset with an average above 50 FPS is Medium, which delivers 53 FPS average with 45 FPS minimum. High and Ultra presets at 4K produce 37 FPS and 35 FPS respectively, which may be acceptable for slower simulation gameplay but are below typical smoothness targets.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600's average benchmark score is 15,171, nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15,199, 0.2% higher) and AMD Radeon 680M (15,270, 0.7% higher). It also closely matches the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15,082, 0.6% lower) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15,063, 0.7% lower).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance.

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 226 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, 136 FPS minimum, 184 FPS maximum
• High: 113 FPS average
• Ultra: 107 FPS average

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 142 FPS average
• Medium: 101 FPS average, 86 FPS minimum, 116 FPS maximum
• High: 71 FPS average
• Ultra: 68 FPS average

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 74 FPS average
• Medium: 53 FPS average, 45 FPS minimum, 61 FPS maximum
• High: 37 FPS average
• Ultra: 35 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings: as resolution increases, frame rates drop proportionally. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most detailed data, including minimum and maximum frame rates, which reveal the frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 136 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 86 FPS remains above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 45 FPS may cause noticeable stutters in fast-moving scenes.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution highlights the GPU's capacity. At 1080p, the difference between Low (226 FPS) and Ultra (107 FPS) is 119 FPS, showing the GPU has ample headroom even at maximum settings. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 74 FPS (142 FPS Low vs. 68 FPS Ultra), while at 4K, the gap is just 39 FPS (74 FPS Low vs. 35 FPS Ultra). This narrowing gap indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily constrained that even reducing settings to Low cannot overcome the resolution's demands, whereas at 1080p, the GPU has enough performance to handle even Ultra settings comfortably.